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Update 3/22/2013: The Canon T5i has been announced, with minor upgrades. The T4i with 18-135mm STM is currently a better value and the best price is now B&H, bundled deal with 55-250 is still possible. For serious photographers T5i does not offer any improvements. T5i vs T4i and 18-55 STM Lens info.
The T4i with 18-55 lens is available at B&H or Amazon. If you want to shoot easy video with the T4i buy with 18-135 for at Amazon or B&H. The bundled deal saves $130 over the cost of the same package at Costco, repeat the Costco T4i deal is not as good as the B&H & Amazon deals linked above.
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Sample Images taken with the Canon 18-135 STM IS Lens
Holiday Deals: T4i is now selling with 18-135 for $899, additional freebies(SD Card, Backpack and Training Card) added. Last year camera prices went back up after the holidays.
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Buy at B&H: Canon T4i with 18-135 STM Lens $899 B&H is now including the lovely 40mm lens at the same price. CLICK HERE To buy the Canon T4i with 18-135 and 40mm f/2.8 lens (You will see the price when you add them both to cart)
At first glance I thought the new 18-135 STM lens was just a slight refresh of the old 18-135, a lens that offered a nice rangebut wasn't particularly sharp. Turns out that the new 18-135 STM lens is more than a refresh, it has been optically redesigned and now not only offers the silent stepping motor (STM) that allows for silent Auto Focus while filming it also offers a good deal more sharpness, even wide open. Take a look at these MTF charts (How to read MTF Charts)
NEW 18-135 STM lens
OLD 18-135 lens
Basically the chart for the new 18-135 shows that it is quite sharp both zoomed (TELE) and not zoomed (WIDE). This really looks to be an excellent lens and don't forget it also offers the newest version of IS and the STM for silent autofocus during video. It only adds $350 to the price of the kit over the body and $350 is quite reasonable for such a lens giving Canon shooters an excellent walk-around lens on crop sensors that will be lovely for both stills and video. If you are a parent looking for a kit that will allow you to take photos and video of your child playing sports, acting on stage etc – the T4i + 18-135 STM lens has lots to offer, it is pretty much a no-brainer purchase for folks that fall into that category. If you are not sure that the 18-135 Kit will work for you, use the links below to contact me and I'd be happy to share my opinion.
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Is this lens SMOOTH when zooming? I will be using this with video, and I've found that some lens are quite jerky/notchy when zooming (not good for video)
Sadly it is not quite as smooth as I would like it to be, just a bit of resistance change over the length of the range and I can't get it to zoom as smoothly as I would like. Focus changes as you zoom too.
How will the new ef-s 18-135mm is STM lens perform on the eos 600d.
The snappy focus, the silent focus will all work wonderfully on the T3i (600D). What you won't get is the continuous auto focus during video, that is a feature of the T4i.
Hi Toby,
I want to get a general purpose lens to shoot my toddler. Should I get an 24-105 L lens or the 18-135 STM? I just got a Canon T4i
Hi Greg,
Those two lenses are similar only in range – the 24-105 is Canon L glass and is excellent. Sharp, gorgeous colors and a constant aperture as you zoom, nice feature for video work. The only down side is the size/weight and the price http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AZ57M6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000AZ57M6&linkCode=as2&tag=dpr-20 But if you can afford it the lens will excellent for years to come and keep it is value too. The 18-135 is of course lighter and provides silent AF while filming but the quality is not going to be as good. Happy to answer followup questions.
Thank you Toby,
Do you know if USM 24-105 will have similar autofocus performance (except silence) during video as it is the case with STM?
Greg, I want to say – Not quite – one of the benefits of the STM besides the silence is smaller adjustments to achieve focus – When a USM lens loses focus it cycles all the way through the range of focus before coming back to focus, STM lens is able to make adjustments in either direction at anytime . Let me test this is the next day or so – I don't have the 24-105 on me but I have several other high-end USM lenses that should work as a good example. Will report back.
Hi Toby,
Just wondering if you ever did the test you talked about when comparing the auto focus of a high end USM lens such as the 24-105 vs the 18-135 STM lens.
Interested to hear your results.
I never made a video but I did compare the 18-135 against the 50 USM, 85 USM, 75-300 USM, The New Tamron 24-70 and the new Canon 24-70. In all cases The 18-135 STM performs quite well, it really is impressive. When you compare it against the higher L class there is a difference but it still isn't huge.
Should i get the 18-135 STM lens or the ef-s 18-200 f/3.3-5.6 is lens for either the t3i or t4i. I have a kid on the way in a few weeks and am looking the best all around lens.
Hi Alex, Congrats on the soon-to-be fatherhood! The T4i with the 18-135 STM is going to give you the best quality all around. The 18-200 is a convenient lens in that you don't have to switch lenses really ever but it sacrifices a good bit of quality to get there and is not nearly as fast or sharp and doesn't offer the silent auto focus. T4i and 18-135 purchased together is a solid value. Quick tip for getting little ones to look at the camera – http://www.etsy.com/shop/HappyAcresFarm?ref=seller_info
When will just the lens be available? I have the camera.
Great questions – I hear rumors that later September it will start to sell, really don't know if this is true but I am hopeful. It can be currently purchased directly from Canon http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_s_18_135mm_f_3_5_5_6_is_stm but with tax AND shipping the cost is a little steep. I will be selling my gently used review copy very soon, let me know if you are interested.
UPDATE: I do see that a few are being offered on Amazon Price is still a bit higher than I hoped, once it is officially offered at Amazon price should come down a bit.
How huge is the difference between these two lenses.
Hello – I think I answered your similar question elsewhere – in quality, chromatic aberration and color balance these two lenses are quite similar. The 18-135 with the STM technology does allow for faster and silent AF while filming, it is also silent AF for photography too but the speed of the AF is about the same as USM. Personally I think they range of 18-135 is a little more convenient that the wider 15-85. Hope that helps.
And what would the price of your review lens be?
Thanks for all the great answers.
I can sell mine for $520 – that includes shipping unless you are in AK or HI 🙂
This is a longer lens that my current walk about lens. At what FL does the maximum apperture get smaller. I have the 17-85 canon and 3.5 maximum only goes up to about 50mm. I would be interested if I could keep this lens wide open and achieve a longer FL.
Tony, Sorry to say it is almost exactly the same – just before 50mm the maximum aperture hits 5.0. The best value lens I can recommend if you want a nice wide and constant aperture would be the Tamron 28-75 which has a constant f/2.8.
Hi! Which lens would I better off with, Canon EF 18-135 IS STM or Tamron 18-200? For Use on a 650D, Thanks
The 18-135 STM with the 650D. The Tamron isn't a bad lens and is certainly convenient but you make some sacrifices when you cram that much zoom into one lens and you lose quality at the wide end and zoom. The Canon 18-135 makes less of these sacrifices and you get the newer STM technology, which if you want to shoot any video at all is very nice. The Tamron does not have this. Happy to answer followup questions.
Which is better 18-135 IS STM or EF 24-105 f/4 IS L USM? Thanks
Roy, The 24-105 is a superb lens – Lenses with the "L" designation are Canon's professional level lenses which means the sharpness and quality is excellent. You also get a constant aperture of F/4 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AZ57M6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000AZ57M6&linkCode=as2&tag=dpr-20 Happy to answer more questions.
Is the 18-135 IS STM worth an update on a old Canon 400D (european version of the Rebel Xti) ? It is available here at ~ 560$ tax included (430 euros).
The Xti does not do video. I would use the 18-135 as a replacement of the bundled 18-55mm (non-IS). I also have the 50mm f/1.8 II.
The 18-135 is an improvement but without shooting any video I don't think it is a good value and their are other options for about the same amount of money – or even less. Unless you really like the convenience, it does provide that. Review these two posts Recommended Canon Lenses and One Lens to rule them all And let me know if you have any questions.
I am looking for a camera for my daughter she is really into photography but I dont know where to start. I am leaning towards the EOS Rebel T4i DSLR camera body, 18-55 IS lens, 75-300 lens but am considering the 3Ti 18MP with 18-55MM and 75-300MM. Would you please tell me if I am even looking in the right place. From 1-5 on experience she is a 3.
Gabriel, Sorry I thought I had replied to this. I think the T4i with 18-55 is a great place to start. The touchscreen makes the camera a bit more user friendly and helps to teach as you use. I would skip the 75-300 lens though and get the 55-250, it is a better lens and bundled with the T4i it becomes cheaper. At the time I am writing this B&H has the T4i with 18-55 for $649, add the 55-250 for just $100 more and you have a very nice starter package.
Do you still have your "gently used" 18-135 IS STM evaluation lens?
I sure could use one for my new T4i
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are you CG? What are your properties? Dew points?
I've had some good luck with conditioner (leave-in) only styling. It gives me that soft look you're talking about. The waves/curls haven't been as even or tight as with other products, but the feel of the hair is great and it's much lower maintenance. It was the Alba Botanica leave-in.
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what about Hulk Hogan?
no, i'm being serious.
wrestling is a martial art, so people like Hulk, The Rock, even HHH should be entitled to be in this equation.
don't you roll your eyes at me, lass!
i'm not saying they'd WIN, just that they deserve to be considered.
we all know Zhang Ziyi would win.... rrrrooowwwwrrrr!
i think it's to be his last martial arts movie. IIRC, he said he'd appear in movies, just not highkicking ones.Originally Posted by ReaperBabe
i dunno - he is getting on a bit, plus, it'd be nice to see if he could act, rather than just flip out like a ninja (cos that's what ninjas do)
chuck norris doesn't portray the martial artist on-screen
martial artists try and portray chuck norris.
i hated it. kung fu hustle was genius, though
i studied the period at uni, and i have to say it was pretty well-done. i'm not a fan of tom cruise, and they did set the samurai up as the heroes a bit more than was historically accurate, but it was an enjoyable film...
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I am choosing English, Maths and Irish obviously because I HAVE TO. I am choosing French because I like it and there is no harm in doing it. I am choosing Geography and Music because I have huge interests in them. I chose Physics because I MIGHT want to become a meteorologist and that job requires Physics. None of the other sciences would have been of use to me anyways. It is totally your choice though what to choose!


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You have to admit these are adorable
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HA! Best one yet. I missed these when they stopped.
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A Crooked River Ranch man has been arrested in connection with several dog poisonings.
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's office, on April 12, at 7:35 a.m., deputies arrested Alan Roy Whitacre, 68 of Crooked River Ranch, on two counts of first-degree aggravated animal abuse, for the poisoning and attempted poisoning of dogs in his neighborhood.
Undersheriff Jim Adkins said a neighbor who suspected someone was trying to poison his dogs had set up hidden video cameras.
On the video tape, Adkins said, "A guy walked over to the property and threw some stuff in his yard. We were not 100 percent sure what it was, so we issued a search warrant."
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*blink*There's an article in this month's Redbook called "Have a Healthy, Happy Vagina". Good article and parts of it are hilarious.
In regards to many woman now being totally hairless and the fad of bedazzling - "Who would have thought that in addition to thinking about wrinkles, belly pooch, and bat wings, a woman would ever have to worry about how pretty--and sparkly--her vagina is?"
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Dare I ask? Do I really want to know?
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What am I doing wrong?!
I started the curlygirl method about a month ago, using no shampoo but a conditioner without -cones. I wash my hair 1-2 times a week (every other week or so I use diluted apple cider vinegar), only combing it in the shower, setting my hair up in a pineapple at night, spray it with water in the morning and after the gym to liven up the curls which have gone flat during the night. I use a little bit of gel every now and then, but I'm not sure I like it.
Basically, the problem I'm encountering is that my hair is still very dry and it tangles massively since I'm not combing it. I really like the way my curls are after I've washed my hair, but after having slept with it in a pineapple or in braids or whatever, it doesn't look 'fabulous' like other forum members say theirs so - mine is as flat as when it was before I started the curlygirl method.
Am I maybe not using the right products? Am I not using enough products (I see that people have rinse-out conditioners, styling gels, sprays etc.)?
My conditioner: Superdrug Tea Tree and Peppermint Conditioner
My gel: Umberto Giannini Curl Friends, Flirty Curls Scrunching Jelly
Check your gels & conditioners for 'cones. Can you list their ingredients here?
Maybe your conditioner isnt moisturizing enough. What are your hair properties?
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Aqua, Cocamide, MEA, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Choloride, Ceteareth-20, Parfum, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil, Benzophenone-3, Potassium Sorbate, Butylene Glycol, Mentha Piperita Extract, Glucose, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Limonene, CI 47005 and CI 42090.
Aqua, Xanthan gum, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/palmeth-25 acrylate copolymer, Polyquaternium-11, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium benzoate, Dipropylene glycol, Aminomethyl propanol, Sodium methylparaben, Parfum, Benzophenone-4, Coumarin, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, CI 17200.
Perhaps I've overlooked something?
My hairproperties, I think, are:
2C or 3A, low-medium density (although my hairdresser says otherwise), low porosity, medium width, shoulder length.
I see glycerin pretty high up on the ingredients list for both products. I wonder if your hair doesn't like that particular ingredient. I don't see any cones in either product.
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If that's the case, any advice on where in the UK I can get glycerin free conditioner?
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NYALA, Sudan - The name ''Darfur'' comes from the Arabic word ''dar,'' meaning home, and ''fur,'' the largest African tribe in this war-ravaged region.
But more than a million Darfurians, driven from their ancestral homelands by government-backed Arab militias, could lose their land if authorities invoke a little-known law that allows the government to take over land abandoned for one year, relief officials and human rights groups said.
For centuries, Darfur residents have been allowed to own and distribute their land according to tribal customs. The rest of Sudan, however, is governed by the 1984 Sudan land tenure law. If imposed on Darfur, it would have dire implications for 1.7 million displaced inhabitants now living in squalid camps in Sudan or neighboring Chad. As tens of thousands of Darfurians approach the anniversary of fleeing their villages, there is growing suspicion among U.N. observers and international human rights groups that the Sudanese government plans to use the obscure law to keep the displaced - mostly African farmers - from reclaiming their land.
With government and rebel attacks continuing in the countryside, many families in the refugee camps are still afraid to go home. Most are unaware of the law, which states that after one year their land can be immediately taken over by new owners, who could legally claim the property in court after living on it for 10 consecutive years.
In recent weeks, tense conversations have been held between the government and U.N. and relief officials, who say they fear the outcome of land seizures could be tragic.
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization has called for a forum on the issue, saying that if the law is applied and the international community does not pressure the government to suspend it, the result could be an endless cycle of anger and bloodshed in Darfur, where land is the primary form of wealth.
''There has to be a lot of pressure . . . to send a clear message: Don't do this,'' said Tony Hall, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. World Food Program, who visited Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, recently. ''The effects of this could be horrendous. Even if you get the displaced to go home, they would not own their land anymore. They might have to rent it or be forever homeless. I think we would then see a conflict and death toll that would be horrifying.''
The law cuts to the heart of the conflict in the rugged farm region of Darfur, where increasingly long droughts and the gradual advance of the Sahara Desert over the last two decades - at six miles a year - have sent Arab herders south onto largely African tribal land.
There have been periodic clashes over land, including a three-year war in the 1990s when the governor in Geneina, the capital of West Darfur, decided to give some land to a group of Arabs. The land belonged to the African Masalit tribe, and the results were violent: 312 Masalits and 220 Arabs dead; 606 Masalit huts and 902 Arab huts burned. As this type of tension continued to grow, farmers, students and political activists from three of Darfur's African tribes started a rebellion in February 2003 against the government, complaining that the Arab ruling elite had failed to develop the area.
Arab nomads, called on by the government to help put down the rebellion, responded by burning farms and villages, looting livestock, destroying wells and pillaging stored grain. The government also bombed villages, leaving roofless huts and huge craters.
The Bush administration has termed the atrocities genocide, but the Sudanese government insists they are the result of civil war started by rebels. Analysts said official efforts to move populations, part of a plan to solidify power and control resources, have been going on for decades.
So far, government officials have made varying comments on the land abandonment law, with some saying they have the full right to use it and others saying they are open to suspending it.
Hussain Ibrahim Karshoum, a lawyer who directs the government Humanitarian Affairs Commission overseeing refugee camps in South Darfur, said the longer displaced families remain in the camps, the ''more complicated'' their land situation may become.
''It's true, this law is there and we could use it,'' he said. ''But Sudanese law is very flexible. It adopts to the customs of the people. I am going to suggest that in Darfur we make a special enactment to suspend this law. Otherwise, yes, it's true, we will have big problems in Darfur.''
The Sudanese interior minister, Maj. Gen. Abdul-Rahim Mohammed Hussein, also said that the government had the right to apply the law but that it could also be ignored.
''We have the right, but it might cause too much damage,'' he said in an interview. ''We think the people should go back to their homes and they should get their land back.''
Even so, Darfur is a vast area - about the size of France - where local authorities with their own agenda may determine land policies.
''In the Darfur context, this law is a huge, dangerous problem,'' said Ghazi Suleiman, a human rights lawyer and leading opposition figure in Sudan. ''And it's not even public knowledge yet. It will be something to watch.''
Noureen Mohamed Yusif, another lawyer in Nyala, said that if the law was not suspended, ''there will be fighting. There will be killing.'' A scholarly man in a nearly pressed suit, Yusif said he had been arrested twice and imprisoned for two months after discussing the law with concerned tribal leaders.
But he said he was determined to inform displaced families about the law and the risks it could represent. On a recent afternoon, he met with another group of camp leaders and explained the legal situation to them.
''This can't be,'' said Mustafa Adam Moussa, 46, whose family had lived on their land for three generations before being driven off in October by a militia attack. ''They can't do this to us.''
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The number of schools getting Google Chromebooks doubled in just three months. Google announced that number of schools using chromebooks is now 2,000 i.e. twice as much as 3 months ago. There is no word on how many units per school or any other concrete data, so it is hard to say whether Google is offering chromebooks for testing purposes, or whether actual sales were made.
Chromebooks are gaining in popularity in educational market. While Chromebooks don't perform as well as traditional notebooks, the price is what drives the sales of Google's web based notebooks. Charity Donorschoose.org along with google offer Samsung Series 5 Chromebooks for as low as $99 to schools. OTC price on these is $249.
Schools aside though, it seems like just about every OEM is jumping on the Chromebook bandwagon. Acer announced grimm 32 percent share losses for 2012. The only segment that produced a gain for Acer in 2012 was Chromebook's segment with gains of 5 to 10 percent.
New Acer C7 Chromebook with dual-core 1.1GHz processor, 2GB DDR3 RAM and 320GB HDD sells for mere $227.
Google is working on Touch-screen Chromebooks. HP the biggest PC maker in the world is working on new HP Pavilion 14-c010us Chromebook. Let's not forget Amazon's biggest seller the Samsung series 3 chromebook.
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In Alleged Scheme, SAT Was Sent From Thailand via South Korea to Connecticut
The South Korean police are investigating an alleged SAT-cheating scheme in which a lecturer was said to have e-mailed a copy of the college-entrance examination, with an answer key, to two students in Connecticut whom he had tutored to prepare for the test, according to the Associated Press. The lecturer allegedly got the copy from a Thai student in Bangkok last year, then quickly e-mailed the test to the two students, who were scheduled to sit for the exam within hours. The students, who may have passed the cheat sheet on to 20 other South Korean students in the United States, ended up receiving nearly perfect scores.Return to Top


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As the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11 loom, I will try and post events commemorating that terrible morning that might be of interest to our readers. Here is the first.
Sacred Heart University will host a screening of the film "Of Gods and Men," directed by Xavier Beauvois. This film is loosely based on the life of the Cistercian monks of Tibehirine in Algeria. It tells a story of eight French Christian monks who live in harmony with their Muslim brothers. Following the screening of the film there will be a discussion led by Michael W. Higgins, Ph.D., SHU's vice president for Mission and Catholic Identity. There will also be light refreshments served.
The screening will take place September 13, 2011 at 7 p.m. in the university's Schine Auditorium.
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Refusing to let a strong week end on a sour note, the Indiana High baseball team scored eight runs over the final three innings of Saturday's game and rallied for an 11-7 win over Bishop Guilfoyle in a consolation game at the Curve Classic, a three-day high school tournament hosted by the Altoona Curve at Peoples Natural Gas Field in Altoona.
Its schedule plagued by the wintry weather, Indiana spent all week in catch-up mode and played five games in five days. The Indians played the last of those games Saturday and went 3-2 during the stretch, which included an upset section win over Greensburg Salem, one of the favorites in WPIAL Section 2-AAA.
"Playing five games in five days is a good opportunity to grow as a team," Indiana's first-year coach Rob Stossel said. "It was tough, and the kids definitely deserved a day off today, but we had a great chance to grow and bond as a team this week."
On Saturday, Indiana had early 2-0 and 3-2 leads, but the Indians entered the fifth inning trailing 7-3 after Bishop Guilfoyle pulled ahead with a four-run fourth.
But the Indians didn't panic.
They plated two runs in the fifth to get within 7-5, then erupted for five more runs in the sixth to regain the lead, 10-7. And the Indians did it with small ball.
"It started with (Tommy) DuBose's hit, and then there was an error, we beat out an infield single, and the next thing you know, it's a big inning," Stossel said. "There were no extra-base hits. We just kind of scrapped together a big inning."
Ryan Creps went 4-for-4 with three RBIs to power Indiana's 12-hit attack. Matt Griffith was 2-for-4 with two RBIs, Danny Clark was 2-for-5 with an RBI, and Sean Thompson was 1-for-4 with two RBIs.
Zach Schultz earned the win despite giving up all seven runs to Bishop Guilfoyle. He went five innings, striking out nine while walking six.
Indiana (4-2) visits Yough on Monday.
BLAIRSVILLE 4, HOMER-CENTER 2: Sophomore Scott Thompson was solid in throwing a complete game while his older brother, senior Bobby Thompson, delivered a key two-run single, and the Bobcats nipped the Wildcats in a battle of teams expected to contend for the Heritage Conference title this season.
With his team trailing 1-0 in the fifth inning, Scott Thompson picked a good time to deliver his only hit of the day. His two-run single put Blairsville on the board and put the Bobcats ahead to stay.
Homer-Center committed two errors in the seventh, allowing Blairsville to tack on a pair of crucial insurance runs.
"Blairsville made the plays today when it counted," Homer-Center coach Scott Bauer said. "We made too many mental and physical errors to win the game. Any time you play a good team like Blairsville, you need to make all the plays because you know they will."
Scott Thompson finished 1-for-4 with the two key RBIs, Bobby Thompson was 1-for-4 with an RBI, and Reed Ratkus (2-for-3) was the only Blairsville player to finish with multiple hits.
Bobby Thompson earned the win, allowing six hits and six walks in seven innings.
Matt Jones went 2-for-3, brothers Isiah and Darren Carr went 1-for-2 each, and losing pitcher Austin Fairman produced the Wildcats' only run with an RBI single in second inning.
Blairsville (2-1) welcomes Saltsburg on Monday, and Homer-Center plays host to Ligonier Valley on Wednesday.


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The Future of Genetic Testing
Telling Science Fact from Science Fiction
First, the facts: The idea of genetic testing isn't new. As early as the 1960s, doctors began urging that newborn babies be tested for rare diseases they could inherit from their parents. Such diseases are called genetic diseases because the illnesses are contained in genes. Testing began for phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare disease that causes mental retardation. PKU can be prevented with a special diet if it's detected early. The test for PKU and other rare but treatable diseases are now routinely done in the hospital soon after a baby is born.
In the 1970s, researchers developed genetic tests that could be done before a baby is born. Scientists found that if a mother and father both have the gene for a certain illness, their child has a high possibility of being born with that disease. Soon, couples thinking of having children could get tests for genes that put their children at risk for developing sickle cell disease and Tay Sach's. By the 1980s, tests called prenatal genetic tests were regularly done before a baby was born to find out the risk of a genetic disease. They're now a routine part of health care in most states.
In the 1990s, researchers were able to identify genes that showed a person's chance of developing breast cancer and colon cancer. People with certain forms of a gene called BRCA-1, for example, are more likely to develop breast cancer. Genetic testing of this type can help you find out whether you have a "genetic predisposition" to some diseases—in other words, whether certain gene variations you carry make you more likely to develop a disease. That doesn't mean that you're destined to develop it; it only means you're more likely than those with other versions of the gene.
"It's important to realize that nearly every disease has both a genetic component and an environmental component," Dr. Benjamin Wilfond of NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute explains. "You can't modify your genes, but you can modify your environment to help prevent some diseases."
Consider the common cold virus, for example. Anyone who comes in contact with the virus could become infected. However, some people have a genetic predisposition that makes them more likely to get sick. If you know this ahead of time, you can take measures like steering clear of places where cold germs are likely to be and taking extra care to wash your hands when visiting public places.
Genetic testing can give us a similar head start on fighting many diseases. People who learn early that they're genetically predisposed to a disease can benefit by knowing what symptoms to look for and potentially finding the disease in its early stages. They may also be able to change things in their lifestyle—their environment—to prevent the disease.
By the early 2000s, computers and other technology had advanced to the point where large collections of a person's genes could be looked at, a method called genetic profiling. In the future, some technology companies may be able to offer genetic testing to map your whole genome—all the genes in your body at once! That sounds like a dream come true for preventing disease, but the reality is that researchers haven't yet learned enough to help predict your health.
"The marketing for some testing may be premature," Dr. Wilfond warns. "We know so little about some of these genes, and they may be small contributors to actual disease. There is a danger of misunderstanding or misinterpreting the results. These tests are giving you just small amounts of information."
Wilfond advises people to think carefully about offers for testing. "Ask yourself a couple of questions before you decide," he says. "Is this test part of routine medical care that will help me, or is this test something that's only going to make somebody a lot of money?"
In the meantime, researchers are learning more about genetics and disease every day. "We now understand how to look at a person's genes for their risks of more common diseases such as heart disease, asthma and Parkinson's disease," Wilfond points out. As scientists learn more about how environmental factors affect genes and how illnesses develop, more types of genetic testing will become part of routine health care.
Television and movies—and even some marketing—often make the science fiction of genetic testing seem like science fact. It's true that health researchers are always looking far ahead to a day in science future. Part of the challenge of genetic testing is figuring out what to tell people until that day comes.
"There is a process for accepting new things in medicine that happens to be gradual and that's good," Wilfond observes, "because as we wait longer, we learn more."
Wise Choices
Should You Get a Genetic Test?
Considering whether to have a genetic test is a lot like deciding whether to have any other medical test, according to Dr. Benjamin Wilfond of NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute. You should ask yourself—and then your doctor—a couple of questions first:
Stretches of DNA, a substance you inherit from your parents, that define characteristics like height and eye color, along with how likely you are to get certain diseases.
Genetic Testing:
Test that involves taking a sample from someone's blood, hair, skin or other body part, then examining the person's genes to look for signs they might be at high risk for certain diseases or disorders.
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But Brown is back now, participating in bye week practices this week before playing the first game of his sophomore campaign against California next Saturday.
With all of the hullabaloo surrounding Mundt's play it's easy to forget that Brown was in fact pushing Lyerla in spring and fall camp for snaps, before suffering the injury.
"I expect to be in the rotation against Cal, whether it's catching the ball, making blocks, on special teams… I just expect to be out there helping the team win," Brown said following Wednesday's practice.
Brown, a 6-foot-6 241 pound sophomore from Lyndhurst, Ohio, was a prized recruit in the 2012 class, who totaled two receptions for 42 yards as a true frosh last year.
The hardest thing for Brown since returning to practice this week has been catching his breath, which is to be expected considering his one month absence.
"I get tired really quickly.
"It's just trying to get back into shape. I've been gone for a whole month, as you can imagine I'd be pretty tired. So it's just getting back in a rhythm of playing football," Brown said.
Brown has been supplementing post-practice training with the practice work in an attempt to get to where he needs to be.
Asked the role the bye week will play on his recovery and preparation for Cal, Brown says it was crucial considering it played a part on his return date.
"The bye week was really big, because I was going to come back against Tennessee. But I had that bye week, so I just played it safe," he said. "It gave me a lot of time to rehab and recover, work on my cardio, and learn the playbook again."
In his mind, missing a game instead of risking re-injury was an easy decision.
"I only missed three games. Looking at it further in the season, I get 10 games plus bowl games or Pac-12 championship. I think it was a bigger payoff down the road by waiting," he said.
Practice Notes-
As was mentioned yesterday, bye week practices provide quite a divergence from regular game prep weeks. Coach Helfrich detailed the differences focusing on the importance of getting scout team guys team reps.
"Normally during the year, if you're a redshirting freshman… you're on the scout team. Next week they'll be full-fledged Cal. This week we're trying to get them a little bit more Oregon offense and defense. Some reps for the future.
"You can certainly tell who's been studying their Oregon playbook," Helfrich said.
Among the other differences are who is at practice. Most of the assistants are hot on the recruiting trails, leaving Helfrich and the remaining staff to run practices.
Helf highlighted the play of linebacker Danny Mattingly, running back Lane Roseberry and wideout B.J. Kelley as scout team guys making the most of their opportunities this week.


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In Reply to: RE: get your own atomic clock chip for half that price posted by kh6idf on July 25, 2012 at 06:23:38
Half a microsecond / day!
And suitable for embedded devices / applications.
Now, how does that accuracy / repeatability and precision compare with the range of jitter specs measured on current consumer digital devices?
Is CD or DAC jitter in PPM or ???
Using the broadcast WWV / WWVH signal in a home situation is generally impractical, though I know of the in-home 'atomic clocks' with built in receivers. If you live in the wrong place, using WWV becomes less than practical.
WWV is what? 10KW or maybe 25KW? Even with a good SW receiver I am sometimes not able to get a good, stable signal at any frequency from 5Mhz to 20Mhz. I'm not sure about lower fequencies.
I've even logged WWVH from the Hawaiian islands....You can sometimes hear it during the planned downtime of WWV which still comes from Ft.Collins, Colorado.
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...for typical consumer 'atomic clock' synchronization using a time code. You're unlikely to get it on most general coverage / shortwave receivers as the signal is well below the US AM broadcast band in frequency.
I've never received WWVB...My LW receiver goes to only 150KHz. As it turns out, I've never gotten ANYTHING below the standard AM band.
Antenna length is daunting and normal interferrence wipes out anything that remains. I don't recall trying those frequencies when Southern California had a near-12 hour power lapse last year. At that time, normal SW reception was Epic. and electrically quiet. Too bad I couldn't power my Stereo.
The modules used in 'atomic clocks'....which I guess just update themselves every day (nite, actually, when reception is best) are sometimes removeable....so the real over achiever could use one of THOSE and probably get the same end result or better...as one of those expensive 'local' modules w/built in source.
WWV and WWVH broadcast the encoded time as well as WWVB.....And since it is the LW version which provides the time code, for 'atomic clocks', my objection to WWV / WWVH is out the window.
As a total aside, the US uses ELF or VLF to communicate with subs. The waves will go thru some depth of salt water. The transmitters take up a LOT of space, miles in most cases. Also, due to huge inefficiencies, radiated power is just a small fraction of that needed to run the operation.
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. The transmitters take up a LOT of space, miles in most cases.
HAARP deals with this.
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I thought the ELF / VLF antenna array was in Michigan?
The Russians have s similar program at a frequency near 60Khz.
HAARP is high frequency stuff.....10Mhz......and sounds weather related.
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Stage 1: Readings and Visual Diagrams
This first category of learning methods, and the first stage in teaching throwing, is often ignored by the teacher because it takes work up front, and as educators we're already buried in paperwork! However, the extra time used for preparation pays off and the students will be quicker to meet you half way.
A worksheet designed to address all the critical points associated with habit forming for wheel throwing technique helps. I always begin by asking the students to read the worksheet through and I then present them with several questions to make sure they have read it. After that, I go over the content of the worksheet again, re-phrasing it with words that come more naturally.
Any worksheet that addresses frequently asked questions can be used as a reference point by the students and ultimately make your job easier. A worksheet never takes the place of a verbal explanation from the instructor or a practical demonstration, but it certainly gives the student something to think about when it's placed in their hands, even if they've walked into the classroom late. The worksheet always reinforces stages 2 and 3. Flying solo with a worksheet for one class might make a student think about showing up on time. Revisiting the handout prior to practical demonstration at the beginning of the next class will eliminate your feelings of guilt and give the late student a chance for redemption.
Creating a Teaching Worksheet for Ceramics
Stage 2: Practical Demonstration
After everyone has read the worksheet and I reinforce and explain it verbally, I move to stage 2. The students watch the practical demonstration while reference to the worksheet throughout the process. I slow way down and ask the students how I should be executing the technique according to the worksheet. I demonstrate all of the steps listed to further reinforce the information. At this time I also talk about some of the "tricks" in my personal approach for success.
If I make a mistake in the process while demonstrating, we discuss what happened. I encourage the students to ask the following questions. Why did the mistake happen? What should have been done differently? How can the mistake be corrected? This shows students how to learn from the inevitable mistakes. They also refer to this experience of watching a demonstration, and the troubleshooting that occurred, when working on their own pieces, so it helps and influences them as they form their own habits. Lastly, it also puts them at ease with the expert imparting the knowledge.
The first piece I make for a demo is always destroyed at the end; this takes away the preciousness of the object created. I then take the opportunity to give my short talk on how each person in the class dictates what is considered their first piece on the wheel. Will it be the piece that becomes an ashtray, or will it be the piece that is kept after they understand the control required to make a thin wall and keep the piece centered? The viewer may never know if the maker's first piece was made on the very first day or at the end of the first year of practice.
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Stage 3: Hands-on Experience
When I finally make it to Stage #3, everyone is ready to get started. I ask for one more exercise of patience on the student's part. Everyone goes through the steps of centering and opening simultaneously and no one moves to the next step until everyone is ready. Once everyone gets to the point of pulling up on the cylinder, they are all cut loose and begin to work on their own. At this point I walk around and address all of the students one-on-one, giving suggestions and helping with the challenges they encounter. The whole process takes me about an hour to go through from start to finish. I always start the next class with a review through practical demonstration and check that everyone has their worksheet with them for reference.
This approach may not work for all teachers, but the idea is to teach from as many angles as possible and use each angle to reference the other. Think about adapting this method to your particular way of teaching. Look at the effort Val Cushing has put into point #1—the achievement of his students speaks of the value of his efforts.
To the students reading this, please use this information to pull knowledge from your teacher in a way that best fits your learning style, I'm sure he or she will direct you to a good resource even if there's no worksheet available. Remember, the classroom environment is a 50%–50% situation with regards to effort, requiring equal amounts from both student and teacher. Realizing this helps speed everyone to what really counts: the content of the work. Technique is only the path to content and work ethic will drive you down that path!
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Citation: Sun, Z., Lower, R.L., Staub, J.E. Generation means analysis of parthenocarpic characters in a processing cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) population. In: Proceedings of the 8th Eucarpia Conference, Cucurbitaceae 2004: Progress in cucurbit genetics and breeding research, July 12-17, 2004, Olomouc, The Czech Republic. p. 365-372. Interpretive Summary:
Technical Abstract: The incorporation of genes for parthenocarpy (the production of fruit without fertilization) into processing cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) can provide a means for increasing fruit yield and quality. The inheritance of parthenocarpy in this horticulturally important market class is not well understood. Thus, the inheritance of parthenocarpy was investigated in segregating generations derived from a line 2A (P1, parthenocarpic) x Gy8 (P2, non-parthenocarpic) mating. A Generation Means Analysis was applied to yield data from six generations [P1, P2, F1, F2, BC1 (F1 x P1), and BC2 (F1 x P2)] collected at two locations [Arlington (greenhouse) and Hancock (open -field), WI] in two years (1999 and 2000). The number of effective factors controlling parthenocarpy was estimated to be more than one. An additive-dominance model adequately explained the variation in generation means of the Arlington grown populations. A model that included additive x additive interaction and dominance x dominance interaction was necessary to explain the variation in generation means of the Hancock grown populations. Duplicate epistatic effects were detected at both locations. Data from the Hancock location indicated the presence of parthenocarpic genes in both parental lines. Narrow-sense heritability estimates ranged from 0.15 to 0.56 across locations and years. The direction of the dominance effect changed depending on environment. These results suggest that selection will likely be effective for increasing the degree of parthenocarpy in the environments tested, however, the amount of gain from selection for this trait will be environmentally dependent.


text: Wayne airs it out vs. Hoover September 7, 2012 Story Share WAYNE - Wayne's vaunted rushing attack gave way to a pretty efficient passing game in the early portion of Friday night's meeting with Cardinal Conference rival Herbert Hoover.By the time the Pioneers went back to their bread and butter, the only thing still to be decided was the final margin of victory.Sophomore quarterback Grant Ferguson threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as the defending Class AA state champion Pioneers (2-0) rolled to a 46-7 win over the Huskies (0-3) at Pioneer Field."You've got to have a quality snap, protection, route runners who catch and a guy who can pull the trigger. The trigger guy showed poise and confidence tonight," said Wayne coach Tom Harmon. "The supporting cast followed his lead."Wayne scored touchdowns on each of its first five possessions, with none taking more than five plays to complete.Ferguson teamed with fellow sophomore Mason Hodge for scoring tosses of 4 and 25 yards to give the Pioneers a 12-0 first-quarter lead. Ferguson then scored on a 77-yard run - his first carry of the night - before firing a 10-yard scoring toss to Austin Pyles to extend the lead to 26-0 with 6:22 left in the first half.Ferguson finished the half 9 of 11 through the air for 101 yards, while rushing for 73 yards on just three carries.Senior tailback Brandon Spurlock also got in on the act, completing the first-half scoring with a 34-yard run with 3:06 remaining before the break.Spurlock finished with 167 yards on just seven carries, gaining 33 yards or more on four of seven totes.Spurlock's younger brother, Nathan, scored on a 6-yard run just 61 seconds into the second half to make it 40-0, and backup signal-caller Mike Perry capped the Pioneers' night offensively with a 59-yard touchdown pass to Kurt Arthur with 8:39 left in the game.The Huskies avoided a shutout when Shaun Dotson scored on a 9-yard run with 5:34 remaining. Dotson rushed for 76 yards on 15 carries to lead Hoover. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Six arrested in Capito's office after day of protesting health care bill 2 'There is no justice in bargaining against the people's interest': Federal judge rejects drug plea 3 Legislators adjourn without taking up state employee furlough bill 4 SBA member says officials overstepped authority on Nicholas schools 5 Dozens go topless, braless in Charleston to normalize female bodies Ripley knocks off Nitro for first win Previous Story Wellman lifts Spring Valley past SC 37-36 Next Story


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When you're 8 years old, Atomic Fireballs are a mystical candy. They're intriguing, yet terrifying. At that age, being able to polish off a whole fireball is an impressive task. I was not that impressive as a kid.
Now they come in smaller, chewy form, which makes them much more manageable, size-wise, at least. My 8 year-old self could have used these to train myself up to the full jawbreaker version. I got this fun-sized bag as a free sample from the NCA.
The chewies were about the size of a Lemonhead. No surprise there, as they're made by the same company (Ferrara Pan).
They had a hard candy shell that cracked when I bit into it. Inside was dense, grainy, and chewy. It was kind of like a grainy jelly bean (the cheap store brand kind), only spherical.
They tasted like chewy Red Hots (also made by Ferrara Pan), all sweet and spicy candy cinnamon. They left a tingly burn on the tongue that was strong and just a tad painful.
They had a vaguely plasticky finish, but it wasn't too noticeable, as the burn took center stage. I think these may have been even hotter than the original because all that chewing released more spiciness, but I'm not sure…
It's been a while since I've had a real Fireball, so maybe the original's burn has dissipated in my memory. An O from me, but if you love the original, these are definitely worth a try.


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Just to top it off, protein is your key to a healthy, successful weight loss! Harvard has a bunch of information on why that's so important.
By Dr. Halls
This type of diet is meant to increase metabolism, cleanse and support the liver flush your system, and lose fat. The Fat Flush Diet (or foods that burn fat) has three phases and allows only specific foods and drinks. Phase 1 is a 2 week quick start that limits daily calories to 1100 – 1200. Phase 2 adds carbs, increases calories to 1500 and is followed until you reach your target weight. And Phase 3 is a "lifestyle eating plan" that adds dairy products and even more carbs.
Below you will seek some foods you can and cannot eat, associated with foods that burn fat.
These foods that burn fat, desire two tablespoons of flaxseed oil a day because it's a wonderful source of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids.
The list of allowed fruits consist of 1 apple, orange, nectarine or peach, 1/2 grapefruit, 2 plums, 6 strawberries, 10 cherries and 1 cup of berries. This diet allows two portions daily.
Dieters are allowed to eat up to 8 ounces a day of lean protein including fish, lean beef, veal, lamb, and skinless turkey or chicken. They're also allowed up to two eggs a day. Lactose-free, high-protein whey powders can be included in the diet as well, and eating tofu up to two times a week can also be recommended as foods that burn fat, if you wish.
"I thought 'clean eating' was devouring cupcakes while mopping the floor…"
Veggies are unlimited as long as you stick with the choices in the actual 'Fat Flush Plan' (foods that burn fat) book, which I'm sure you can get off of the internet somewhere, or in a book store.
The list includes: asparagus, green beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cucumbers, eggplant, spinach, collard greens, kale, romaine lettuce, escarole, arugula, parsley, onions, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, radishes, mung bean and alfalfa sprouts, okra, tomatoes, watercress, red or green leaf lettuce, zucchini, yellow squash, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and garlic.
You're also allowed one carrot and three olives.
Dieters are required to drink eight glasses of cranberry water (cranberry juice and water mixture) every day. This is a key element for cleansing the body. A 'long life cocktail' is to be consumed twice a day, which was developed by a holistic nutritionist. That nutritionist states that the cranberry water and flaxseed mixture increases elimination and helps balance hormones. One 'cheat' is allowed: 1 cup of organic coffee.
"Dear diet, It's not me, it's you. I don't think it's going to work out between us. You are boring, tasteless, and I can't stop cheating on you."
According to a holistic nutritionist, these herbs that can be added to the foods that burn fat are used freely because they help boost metabolism: cayenne, dried mustard, cinnamon, ginger, dill, garlic, cloves, bay leaves, parsley, apple cider vinegar and cumin. The only sweetener allowed is Stevia Plus because it does not affect blood sugar and it contains prebiotics.
"Rather then going on a diet, I'm hoping to get some sort of horrible stomach ailment."
Phase one does not allow trans fats, caffeine, soda, alcohol, aspartame, sugar, many spices, yeast-related vinegar, oils (except flaxseed oil), fats, grains, bread, cereal, starchy veggies and dairy products.
Two servings of carbs (whole grain bread, sweet potato, peas, carrots and butternut or acorn squash) are added during Phase 2. In Phase 3, more carb choices (brown rice, beans, potatoes, corn, whole grain pasta), dairy products (yogurt, cheese) and a limited amount of salts are added to foods that burn fat.
"My bathing suit told me to go to the gym, but my sweat pants were like 'nah, you're good'"
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This is a blog to chronicle this portion of the life of Staff Sgt. Jason Ross, my son, as he mends, after an I.E.D. explosion, on March 7, 2011, while serving his country in Afghanistan.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
June 20, 2012
Linda and I came back down this afternoon, and arrived back in San Diego at about 15:45 (3:45pm) +/- a few minutes. We went in and spoke with Jason and found him to be in very good spirits and feeling pretty good. He was surprised to see us, since Linda's flight didn't happen until a few hours later, but none-the-less it was good to see him again. He has gone to a couple more hyperbaric chamber treatments and they went well, and tomorrow we will be headed over to the hospital at Balboa for an appointment, and then over to UCSD to continue with the hyperbaric treatments.
As some of you know, I am a Giants fan and have missed not being able to attend any of their games this year. Each time we have tried to go, Jason has had some complication come up and we stay home. Well, I was able to get in touch with Sarah Farnsworth, of the San Diego Padres and she arranged to get a ball signed by Bruce Bochy to me. That was way cool, considering that it is a keepsake from a totally different team. Of course, Bruce did work with the Padres organization for 14 years, I think, and so perhaps there are still some friendly/positive feelings and that could have made it easier to obtain the ball and signature. Anyway, I am very glad to have it. Jason said that since I'm the bigger fan he wanted me to keep it. Now, if the Giants could just quit loosing to the Dodgers the world would be a better place... ;-)
Thank you, for all the support and prayers being sent our way and take the time to appreciate all that God has given and provided.
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and maybe stop losing to the Angels as well!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 20, 2012 at 9:41 PM
yes, these last two games have been ugly!!!ReplyDelete
Glad Jason's new treatments are going well! Can't wait to see pics of the new baby.
Happy Summer Ross Clan,
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Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Grand children as so amazing! Each one is so precious!ReplyDelete
What a tremendous comfort we have in the wounds of Jesus! Praying in Seattle right now!
Isaiah 49:13-16a Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted. But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me. Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands...
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Developing ideas for creative holiday gifts or making them is an enjoyable, economical way to remember friends and family members during the upcoming season.
A babysitting gift certificate may be one of the best gifts a young mother receives, especially if she has infants and very young children. Several hours of babysitting will enable her to enjoy some free time.
If there's a handyman or gardener in your household, give elderly friends and relatives certificates for home repairs and yard work they may be unable to do.
Holidays can bring joy and fun especially to children. Children always look forward to receiving presents, often times costly and unnecessary ones. Sometimes our children are more concerned about the presents they want to get and forget the true meaning of the holidays — shared time and enriching experiences.
Here are a few tips for parents to help their children look beyond all of the seasonal product-driven marketing:
Applications are now available for the 2015 Carroll County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP) at the Carroll County Conservation District Office, 1804 Highland Avenue, Carrollton or the Carroll County Extension Office.
All applications must be into the Conservation District Office by Dec. 18 at 4:30 p.m.
Office hours for the Conservation District are as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday– 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Wednesday – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The holidays are quickly approaching, and with them, the season of great eating. Soon, you'll have more turkey and dressing than you'll know what to do with.
It's a great idea to save your Thanksgiving leftovers, as it stretches your holiday food dollars and provides quick meals for your family. Leftovers must be stored and reheated safely to prevent foodborne illnesses. Follow these tips to ensure your leftovers are safe to eat:
As you walk into my office, you may notice my little farm animal figurines on the shelf. I have just about every species of farm animal covered: beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, goats, donkeys, alpacas, poultry, rabbit, and the list goes on. These little guys come in real handy when I am not able to bring in the real thing, especially to a classroom.
They are the easiest animals to take care of because they barely eat a thing and manure management is a breeze (wink, wink).
It is that time of year again to get ready for the 4-H country ham project. By Dec. 1, those interested in the 4-H Country Ham project must let me know so that the number can be sent to the University of Kentucky.
Eco-gastronomy. It's not a word you hear every day. And if you look in a dictionary, chances are you won't find it. But to the 80,000 members of Slow Food, it is an apt description of their growing worldwide movement.
According to the Slow Food website, the word describes "the strong connections between plate and planet," and in an age when people are beginning to take an interest in sustainable living concepts, it's a word you may see used more frequently.
Managing feed intake in calves is an important task to pay attention to, and Dr. Roy Burris, Beef Extension Professor at the University of Kentucky, offers his expertise on the topic:
The most common problem Dr. Burris sees in feeding calves is feed bunk management. It sounds simple but it can be a real problem … one that can easily be solved by paying attention to details.
Start with managing self-feeders. Just dump the feed in and the calves take care of the rest, right? Wrong.
The holidays are fast approaching and while you probably haven't hit your maximum stress level yet, it will surely hit soon enough. With last minute shopping, problems with turkey baking, finding all your stuffed-away decorations and dealing with relatives right around the corner, it's expected that everyone will have stressful moments.
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This is a discussion on How many have 9mm 1911's? within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; A 1911 in 9mm ??? ~ What's that? Oh...you mean like one of those imitation Colt 1911s that will only shoot those little tiny .380 ...
Yes, for competition/target shooting
Yes, for carry
Yes, just to have/collect
Yes, for another reason
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A 1911 in 9mm ??? ~ What's that?
Oh...you mean like one of those imitation Colt 1911s that will only shoot those little tiny
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No...I don't have one of those.
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The 1911 in 9mm makes a lot of sense.
Up until recently 50 rds. of Monarch 115 gr ball
sold for $5 a box at Academy. It makes an excellent
range load. For defense you can find deals on bulk
Speer Gold Dot 124 gr +P for around $10 a box.
My one and only 1911 for years was a custom Colt
Gov't. in .38 Super. Ammo was hard to find and expensive, handloading was the only way to go.
Most 9mm +P and +P+ meet or exceed the most
commonly available Super load - Winchester Silver Tip 125 GR.
Here are my two primary pistols used for home and carry. S.A. target loaded and Kimber Carry Pro.
Both are reliable, accurate, and just feel good!
If you need something more powerful for hunting
or woods protection then get a 10mm.
no 9mm, but YES in .38sup. 1911 in .38sup is the best shooter that I own. It's pretty much like firing a laser.
Yes factory ammo is tough to come by and pricey. But it realoads cheaply enough!!


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Yay! What a gorg pic. You made me look at my countdown widget... ours is 89 days. Ahhh...!!ReplyDelete
- Cupcakes and CashmereAugust 20, 2008 at 11:13 AM
congrats! i do hope we get to see pictures from the big event!!!ReplyDelete
I've talked about a destination wedding for a while because I LOVE the beach and if I can't live next to one, then I want to be married by one.ReplyDelete
So if MrB ever decided to propose (no pressure, haha) I'm going to be emailing you, lol
so excited for the photos.ReplyDelete
Holy crap...that picture is AHHH-MAZING!ReplyDelete
OMG, what a stunning photo! Marrying the man you love on a cliff overlooking the ocean = so romantic!ReplyDelete
I just checked our countdown too! 39 days till I marry the man I love. =)
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miss purple - ooh we are barely a week apart. I can't wait to see your pics!
miss burb - yes, do it!! and let me know when you do! :)
lizy - you only have a little over a month! oooh!! so exciting!
I can't believe you're getting married in 80 days....How exciting!ReplyDelete
Love the new blog look...so professional....
Congratulations! That's awesome!!! If and when I ever get married, that's how I'd do it- in front of the people that matter the most on the beach and Mexico. You rock!!!ReplyDelete


text: The saying "what's old is new again" is apropos in talking about the latest exhibition at the Los Angeles Museum of California Design. Elizabeth Eaton Burton's shell lamp—inspired by the Santa Barbara, Calif., seaside setting, where she spent her teenage years—would look right at home in a trendy, vintage apartment today; as would Marilyn Kay Austin's 1962 fluorescent-blue floor vase. The exhibition California's Designing Women: 1896-1986 celebrates 46 of the women who helped shape California into a design epicenter, while also shifting the female-dominated craft into a more gender-neutral and desirable profession. The show will run from Aug. 10, 2012, through Jan. 6, 2013. • mocad.org


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Heritage's Feulner Spins Reagan Legacy
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Heritage Foundation president and Townhall columnist Ed Feulner hates government deficits and debt. We know this because he devoted a column last August to "a Tide of Red Ink." And because he declared last November that "the people … cried out against … soaring debt." And because in December, he complained that the "extension of unemployment insurance" would "add to our already disastrous long-term fiscal problem." And that "The debt problem … is real. And it's getting worse. The national debt is set to double over the next decade, due to out-of-control spending in Washington. The inevitable result, The Heritage Foundation's Brian Riedl assures us, is higher interest rates, slower economic growth, and rising tax rates."
So given Ed Feulner's principled and consistent opposition to government deficits and debts, I was excited when I saw the headline on his latest column: "Reagan's True Legacy." Finally, I hoped, a conservative columnist would take a break from the hagiography and acknowledge that Reagan was responsible for massive increases in both annual deficits and national debt, as these charts from Feulner's own Heritage Foundation show.
Alas, the word "deficit" does not appear in Feulner's examination of "Reagan's True Legacy." Nor does the word "debt." Perhaps it isn't deficits Feulner hates -- it's Barack Obama?
It's bad enough that he ignores inconvenient facts in a column purportedly about "Reagan's True Legacy" -- but Feulner actively misleads as well. "Reagan created a genuine economic miracle," Feulner tells us. "Americans of every class -- rich, middle-class and poor -- saw their wealth increase." In fact, the Reagan years were awfully good for the rich (as are most years) but did little for the rest of the country. Annual wages for the top one percent of earners soared, while wages for 90 percent of Americans stayed essentially flat through the 1980s. Don't hold your breath waiting for a conservative columnist to mention that.


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Hany Mawla '98, Judge, New Jersey Superior Court
The New Jersey State Senate confirmed the appointment of Hany Mawla '98 to the Family Division of the Superior Court in Somerset County.
The New Jersey State Senate confirmed the appointment of Hany Mawla '98 to the Family Division of the Superior Court in Somerset County. Mawla, who sits on the Dean's Diversity Council at Seton Hall Law, is one of the youngest judges on the bench at just 36 years old and has the distinction of being not only the first American-Arab Muslim, but the first American Muslim of any background to ascend to the Superior Court in New Jersey, according to the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee of New Jersey.
"It confirms our society's commitment to reward both merit and effort, but more importantly, it allows Arabs and Muslims to tell the American story," said Mawla. His ascension to the bench was not something he did alone, he added. Support from the Arab Muslim Community in New Jersey as well as connections he fostered while at Seton Hall Law played a role in his appointment.
He credits the law school with helping to steer him onto his career path. During his second year, Mawla went to the Office of Career Services in search of summer employment. "I was looking for a change from what I was doing in the [previous] summer," he said. Seton Hall Law stresses the importance of both internships and clerkships within the judiciary. Quickly, Mawla found a judge who was looking for an intern.
During the summer between his second and third years, Mawla interned for Judge Craig Randall Harris, who was working for the Family Law Division in Essex County, where many high stakes matrimonial cases were being litigated. During his third year, Mawla loaded up on family law courses and interned in the Family Law Clinic at Seton Hall Law's Center for Social Justice.
After graduating from Seton Hall Law, Mawla then went on to clerk for Judge Harris, which allowed him to continue to rub elbows with some of the best matrimonial attorneys in the state — and hone his legal skills.
He secured a position at the family law firm of Newman McDonough Schofel & Giger after his clerkship and later joined Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Perretti. In 2003, he joined Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis—where he became a partner in 2007—and continued to specialize in family law and matrimony cases.
"There was never, ever a boring day. The ability to help good people on their worst day, as matrimonial lawyers say, was something I enjoyed very much. As a lawyer, I read that a prominent New Jersey jurist once said, 'lawyers are a helping profession.' I think he was right when said that," remarked Mawla.
Mawla said New Jersey stands out from the rest of the nation in terms of being fair and equitable to both sexes, as well as children with respect to family law. "I'm a student of the case law and some of the finest opinions that have been written in New Jersey surround family law and matrimonial law," he said.
The school's emphasis on academics continues to play a pivotal role in his professional career. "The academics were the most important part of my time here at Seton Hall. My biggest benefit was really the classroom time and what I learned from the professors. Among many things, that's what opened doors for me. It is a very special group to be a part of; to be a Seton Hall Law alum. The school's reputation continues to exceed prior years," he said.


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Re: Discrete Orthogonal Polynomials: Notebook or Package?
Hello Frank,
in version 6 of Mathematica you can use Othogonalize. E.g. to get polynomials up
tp 4th order orthogonal on -3,-2,...3:
Orthogonalize[{1,x,x^2,x^3,x^4},(Print[{#1,#2}];Sum[#1 #2,{x,-3,3}])&]
hope this helps, Daniel
Frank Iannarilli wrote:
> Hi,
> At library.wolfram.com, there is a link to a 1996 package for
> generating such DOPs as Chebyshev, Hahn, Meixner, etc (i.e.,
> orthogonal in discrete summation, rather than integration). But the
> link leads to archiv.org, which in turn points to a dead link.
> Can anyone point to a Mathematica implementation of DOPs?
> Thanks!


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Leora Givens (Stelly) passed away peacefully yesterday, surrounded by her children. She had suffered a devastating stroke nearly 5 years ago and never truly recovered.
@Leora Givens (Stelly) Iam really heartbroken to hear of Aunt Leora's passing yet I am comforted in knowing that her soul is at peace with our Lord. She was such a kind unselfish person. We all have the most beautiful memories of the Givens', Roy and Leora, their absolute commitment to family, and to each other. May the family be comforted in the knowledge that our prayers are with them as they mourn the loss of this Beautiful Matriarch. May her soul rest in peace in the presence of our Lord in Heaven.


text: If you can, look carefully at the gun's sight. Check the strangely wrong lighting. This is a problem with the UV unwrapping, I think. I put a dark spot at the place you'll want to be watching. I don't know of any way to fix it, barring a new UV map. O, and I happened to be listening to Pandora, I think it's the White Stripes. :)


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Here is the scoop in abbreviated fashion. My wife and I both submit out paperwork at the same time. She received her permit in about 7 weeks.
After some waiting, I called the Kentucky State Police (KSP) and found out my social was written incorrectly on the application. (Note: in my county the Sheriffs office fill out the application for you based on your answer to the questions.) Never was I asked to verify the information written by the Sheriff's Office.
After much discussion I was informed, the only way to correct this was to fill out a "Change in personal information" which then has to be mailed to my county Sheriff's Office, signed by the Sheriff and mailed to the KSP. I called the KSP yesterday and was told they have not received it yet, but "it could be in the mail bins" which should "only take a few weeks".
So here I am only a few weeks from the 90 days, and I'm being told it will be a "few weeks" before they even get to the correct information and run the background checks.
Since Kentucky is a "shall issue" state, something has to be done and the KRS states it be done "within 90 days".
My questions are:
What will happen at 90 days?
What repercussions are there for the KSP going over the 90 days?
I really want to be proactive in rectifying this situation, so any advice would be greatly appreciated.