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For those of us who love decorating, moving homes can be exciting. A new space to transform. The challenge of arranging what you have in new ways. I'm trying to remember that excitement.
It has been a tough few weeks. Without going into details, my current landlord has caused me a lot of unnecessary stress. Enough to make me want to leave the vintage gem of an apartment I found two years ago when I first came to Kansas City. I love this slightly rough-around-the-edges duplex with its old school radiators, teeny rooms and brick fireplace. You've seen this apartment all over my blog from the beginning, but it's time to get moving.
And, I'm moving to a house! In a few days, I'll be telling you all about my new place. Get excited to move with me.
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December 12, 2012 by 1 Comment
OMG I loved this !! So cute. Thanks for sharing.
Typical suburban family with two boys, a toddler girl and a minivan… We are raising this family one day at a time and having fun every step of the way!

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- 66 years old
- Date of birth: Jun 17, 1948
- Date of passing: Jan 30, 2015
|Let the memory of William be with us forever
"I miss u dad not a day or moment goes by that I don't think of u u were so good to me and Jake and I will make sure he know all about u when he grows up u were such a humble and peaceful man u make me want to be a better person inside and out rest in peace daddy I know ur ok now and that ur with Jesus I'll never forget u love always sheree"
"Jack was a good friend to me. Him. Sherry and I would sit around talk and laughed they my family and i love them. Miss u Jack love u dear friend"
"I miss you my love you are my heart,and the day you passed away ,it went with you, there will never be another man to replace you,i know your in heaven now baby not hurting now,rip baby"
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Triathlon LAB in Los Angeles, Calif. was recently voted the Top USA Triathlon Retailer 2010 by Triathlon America.
I stopped by the Santa Monica location yesterday to see what they had to offer. I arrived just after professional triathlete Terenzo Bozzone hopped in for some bike maintenance. Pros such as ChrisMcCormack, the Wassner twins and Jenny Fletcher have all visited for supplies and equipment. Check out the photo gallery.
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I have a nose similar to this. link
Except my bump is a little higher up and my whole nose is a tiny bit taller. I want to get plastic surgery, but some people say its fine. I'm so insecure about it, and I feel that men don't talk to me because of it. I need opinions. Thanks :)
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there will be people (real life friends or even some guys on here) who will say "hey, it's alright, not so bad, it's kinda sexy, don't worry" because they care about you and are scared to tell the truth.
now, I'm gonna tell it straight - it's not looking good. and yes, this could be a reason why guys don't talk to you that much.
on the long run, people who are saying that nose like that is OK, ain't doing you a favor. it's better to deal with this situation, fix it, and move on with your life focused on other stuff.
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2014 is all but gone and we here at Inn at English Meadows are looking back at a great year and forward to 2015 and more of the same!
We love what we do and are proud to be able to offer uncommonly good comfort and value, year round, here in Kennebunkport lodging. The wonderful people we get to meet and share our home with make for a very special business and it seems like we're not alone in that feeling.
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When your mom contacted me- she and I both already knew that this very special (tenth!!!) birthday needed something spectacular to celebrate. And with your lead, we did just that!
Feast your eyes on one of my favorite Dream Sessions to date- Ponies & Paper Flowers! The Lord blessed us with dry skies, beautiful horses ready to play and hearts full of love for this one. And the results are spectacular!
I hope that when you see your paper flower garland, and a HUGE print of you with Bella beneath it, that you remember just how loved and celebrated you are. Not just for this birthday- but every single day. We love you and we wish you so many blessed days to come!
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I met Aviva on Twitter and while we seemed to have some friends in common for a while, we really connected when I helped her with the posting of the Book of Hours that she created for Erika. She's an amazing artist and super smart on a variety of topics.
What is your name? Aviva
Where are you from? Berlin, Germany
How did you come to read Fifty Shades of Grey?
I'm not too sure anymore as it is some years ago now. I read Twilight and watched the movies as they came out and observed the fandom reading some fanfiction but not regularly. But I guess I wasn't totally into it as I still kept my oath to never enter a fandom ever again and refrained from commenting. To cut a long story short, I'm pretty sure I also read chapters of Master of the Universe back then and I got the ebooks pretty soon after they initially were published. What I do remember is that I read all books three times in a row when I got them, not able to do anything else at that time.
Did you read an actual book or an ebook?
ebook – it's just easier to get your hands on those in English when you live in a non-English speaking country. Meanwhile we have physical copies of the books, but they are in German for my mom and grandma. I'm a snob when it comes to that, I didn't touch them.
Which is your favorite book in the series?
Fifty Shades Darker
What is your favorite scene in the series?
When Ana pours champagne over Elena. I wanted to do that and worse to her by that time that I wanted to high five Ana then.
How many times have you read the series?
I plead the 5th. Way too often for someone who has a nearly perfect memory, but repetitions sooth me.
Outside of Fifty Shades of Grey, what is your favorite book, series or author?
That's hard. I love Deborah Harkness' All Souls trilogy, Amy Plum's Revenants series, Sylvain Reynard, Elizabeth Wein, Sarah J. Maas etc. but also Homer, Dante, Shakespeare, the German and English classics etc. Stories are like traveling just with the mind. And just as I have no patience for tanning at a beach/ pool I admit to not having much patience with most romances though. I need more.
If you were to meet E L James today, what 2 questions would you ask her?
Let's be real, I'd freeze. At least in any situation that only allows for two questions. And if I got to ask something it would be something along Baby's "I carry the watermelons." line (And I am totally aware that many will be way too young for this Dirty Dancing reference. I can deal with that.)
What was your favorite scene in Fifty Shades of Grey The Movie?
In general I loved how Sam Taylor Johnson composed images and scenes like paintings with lights and lines that come together to continue the storytelling. I can get lost in these details. But if I have to boil it down to one scene, it's Christian and Ana in the Great Room before they go into the RRoP for the last time. Or maybe it is the interview scene. Or the contract negotiation. Or … I don't know!
What scene are you most looking forward to in Fifty Shades Darker The Movie?
Maybe Christian, Ana and Leila in Ana's apartment. Maybe Christian the submissive. Maybe Ana standing her ground with Jack or Elena. But honestly, I most look forward to another outburst of creativity of so many that ends up to be one piece of work. It's always astonishing what people can achieve if they come together and give their best.
Where can people find you on the web?
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Review: Celtx For iPhone And iPad
Screenwriter's definitely have options to write their masterpieces on Apple's devices.
If you own an iPhone, iPod Touch or the magical iPad, you can take your screenplays everywhere.
I recently got a chance to sit down with Celtx for iPhone and it's definitely among the top apps for writers.
Is Celtx the best?
I recently reviewed Scripts Pro for iPhone which was a huge step up from the other offerings. I had already written a few shorts using the app including Crosstown, a project you'll hear more about in the coming weeks.
The app itself introduced a variety of features I had been wishing for since I activated my life changing phone. (Yes, I do think THAT highly of my iPhone.)
It had an Smart Type feature, a tab function and many more useful additions.
Celtx has each and every one of those features and does them all BETTER.
The first thing I noticed was the simpler interface and the easier shortcuts.
I found navigating through my 'test' screenplay extremely easy and natural. Switching between different elements is almost identical to my desktop software. (Almost.)
Essentially, screenwriting software should never get in the way. It seems with each screenwriting app that's released, I keep getting happier and happier.
Which is never a bad thing.
I'm going to hold off on my final judgement until I get a chance to see the upcoming Final Draft app but right now, Celtx is definitely the best.
The negative? It's also the most expensive.
Both Screenplay and ScriptWrite sell for $4.99. If you're only looking to spend around 5 bucks you're better off going with Scripts Pro for $5.99.
Note: Scripts Pro also has a free version so you can try it out.
Celtx will set you back $9.99 but is definitely a solid choice especially if you already own Celtx on your desktop. I still use Final Draft 6.5 but the sync feature would definitely be useful if I used Celtx.
At the end of the day, I rate this app highest because it does the most things right and that's all you can really ask for. Even the "expensive" price tag is pennies compared to the full versions of the leading software out there.
The best compliment I can give this app is that I'm definitely thinking about giving the desktop version a shot.
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Here is the cover art for Haunted by Your Touch, which will be headlined by New York Times bestselling urban fantasy author Jeaniene Frost and featuring stories by bestselling paranormal romance authors Sharie Kohler and Shayla Black. No official blurb yet for the stories. The book is scheduled to be released on September 28, 2010. This is going to be an awesome anthology.
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It is amazing how people spend an exorbitant sum of money in fancy spas to get that enviable glow, when simple ingredients from the kitchen can do the same, only better! And the one ingredient we are in love with is cucumber face mask!
Fact check - chemical treatments give only temporary results, with long-term damage to the skin guaranteed, whereas herbal ingredients show steady results with optimum revitalization to the skin over a prolonged period of time!
In short, go for herbal ingredients always! Now, getting down to why are we so obsessed with herbal cucumber mask, this is what you have got to read.
Cucumber is a powerhouse of vitamin A, vitamin C and carotenes, which together form a powerful antioxidant. It is this antioxidant that repairs skin, locks in the moisture, promotes regeneration of new skin cells and neutralizes the skin against the damaging free radicals.
Furthermore, cucumber happens to be a good source of zeaxanthin and lutein, which slough the skin of dead skin layers, shrinking pores, lightening marks and giving the skin a radiant glow.
Now that you know exactly what cucumber can do, let's explore ways to use cucumber on skin!
Skin Rejuvenating Mask
- Mix 1 tablespoon of freshly extracted aloe vera gel, and again mix it with 1 teaspoon of cucumber juice.
- Apply a thin coat to your face and neck.
- Wait for 15 minutes; and once your skin starts stretching, rinse it clean with plain water.
- Try this cucumber mask for brighter skin tone, twice a week.
Dead Cell Removing Scrub
- Soak 5 almonds in half a cup of water overnight.
- In the morning, grind it into a rough paste.
- Add a tablespoon of honey and a required amount of cucumber juice to whip it into a smooth paste.
- Apply a thin coat to your face and neck.
- Once it dries, spritz some water and when the pack loosens, scrub and rinse with plain water.
Reduce Puffy Eyes
Cucumber happens to have ascorbic acid, which not just reduces the water retention level of the skin, but also lightens scars.
- Cut thin slices of cucumber.
- Place it in the refrigerator to chill for 15 minutes.
- Apply it to your eyes, and let it sit until the coldness seeps out.
- Repeat every day.
Skin Whitening Mask
- Mix a teaspoon of cucumber juice, with an equal amount of potato juice and a few drops of lemon juice.
- Mix it well.
- Place it in the refrigerator to chill for a while.
- Massage it to your skin.
- Let the herbal cucumber mask sit until you feel your skin stretch, and rinse it off with plain water.
Tighten Pores
- Mix 1 teaspoon of cucumber juice with an equal amount of apple cider vinegar.
- Take a few drops onto a cotton pad and apply it evenly onto your skin.
- Let it get absorbed into the skin.
- This DIY cucumber mask will immediately tighten pores.
Glowing Skin Mask
- Mash 1 piece of ripe pumpkin until you get a fine paste.
- 1 tablespoon of pumpkin pulp is enough for the mask.
- Add 1 tablespoon of cucumber juice and 1 teaspoon of honey.
- Using a fork, whip it into a smooth consistency.
- Apply it evenly over your face and neck.
- Let it sit for 30 minutes, scrub and rinse.
Anti-blemish Mask
- Take 1 tablespoon of cucumber juice, a few drops of lemon juice and a teaspoon of turmeric.
- Using a fork, keep stirring until you get a runny paste.
- Apply it to your face and neck.
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I will admit that our wine turned out to taste a bit stronger than I expected. It was good and still held some sweetness, though it was dominated by the earthy flavours of the plums. Regardless, it's definitely something I will do again! Our neighbourhood is full of green gage plums, which really only last a day before they spontaneously start to ferment. This was a great way to convert that plentiful crop into something that will last in our cupboard.
Green Gage Plum Wine
Author: Emillie
- 5lbs of ripe plums
- 3lbs of sugar
- 16 cups of filtered water (cholrine free)
- 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice
- 1 packet champagne yeast
- Follow the basic cider making steps, including sterilization of ANYTHING that is going to touch the plums.
- Wash the plums, remove the stems and put them in a large container for the initial fermentation. Then use a potato masher to roughly break open the skins.
- Bring the water to a boil and pour over the plums.
- Stash it in a quiet corner and leave to cool for 24 hours.
- Add the lemon juice and sugar to the plums and give them a good stir. Follow the instructions on your yeast package (mine has you rehydrate before use) then stir it in as well. Give it another good stir in after an hour to make sure everything is well mixed.
- Cover and leave somewhere warm to ferment for 4-6 days, giving the plums a good stir once or twice a day.
- After this initial ferment you need to move the liquid to your fermentation jugs. I recommend either using a siphon hose and carefully avoiding the solids, or scooping off the floating solids, and then ladling the liquids through a sieve. It's OK to leave some of the liquid behind in the solids.
- Once you have your liquids in a jug, top with an airlock and leave it to ferment for 2 weeks.
- After 2 weeks, rack it into a clean jug for another round of fermentation.
- After 3 more weeks it's basically finished. You can bottle and drink right away, or leave it to age. I've done a bit of both with my wine, and I'm excited to see how it changes with age.
-Thank you to And Here We Are for the initial inspiration for this recipe.
-To learn about racking, sterilization and everything you need to know to make this recipe read about the basic process for cider and wine.
-We've been drinking this chilled. It has a nice fresh taste that way. I also think it would make a nice base for a mulled wine, though it's not the sort of wine you would drink with dinner.


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As we discussed earlier Monday, the Minnesota Vikings drafted Georgia place-kicker Blair Walsh to mount a serious challenge at incumbent Ryan Longwell. That intent was clear based on how coach Leslie Frazier spoke about the situation during last weekend's rookie minicamp.
But I can't say I thought the Vikings would release Longwell on Monday, presumably handing Walsh the job before a competition could ensue. Longwell received nearly $5 million in total compensation last year as part of a new contract he signed 10 months ago, a sum that suggested the Vikings were committed to him for more than one season.
It's true that Longwell took a step back in 2011, missing more field goals -- six -- than he had in his previous two seasons combined. Yes, he'll be 38 in August. But my thought on kickers has always been to ride the reliable ones until they can't drag their legs onto the field. Longwell is nowhere close to that point, and it's reasonable to think he can still be a reliable performer at a unique position that teams can struggle for years to fill.
The Vikings must have seen enough from Walsh during rookie minicamp to convince them it was time to add Longwell's name to a growing list of veterans they have ousted in the past two years. By my count, only six of the 24 players who started the 2009 NFC Championship Game -- including kickers -- are still on their roster.
Why did the Vikings spend so much money to retain Longwell last season only to cut him 10 months later? I guess we chalk it up to the lack of a broader vision -- they clearly misjudged how close they were to competing -- that presumably has been solved by the promotion of general manager Rick Spielman.
I get wanting to move on past a 38-year-old player, especially when you're getting as young as the Vikings are trying to get. But sometimes place-kickers deserve their own rules when it comes to roster movement. We'll see if the Vikings jumped the gun on this one.


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Alan Yates Sea Fishing Blog 1st October
I wish I never brought my net!
I have got into the habit of taking my landing net during pier trips since the codling turned up on the Kent coast and to date in three sessions I have used it five times but I am having second thoughts about the wisdom of having a net?
Why? Because although I have used the net five times, not once was it for myself and I feel that I may have done myself out of a prize at the recent Dover Pier open event when I landed a cod and a bass for other competitors and then finished third behind them!
Both fish were in the 4lb bracket and that's the size that is on the limit for hauling up the pier wall by the line.
I will never know and it didn't bother me that much. However, my next netting experience did.
A couple of ethnic anglers fishing Folkestone pier asked me to use my net to land a mullet. I did and they killed it and put it in the bucket.
I was gobsmacked and explained that mullet are regarded as a catch and release species in England and we don't kill them because they are precious – that was as alien to them as Yorkshire pudding and they laughed, but I will tell you what – Just no one is going to pursued me to net a mullet again if they are going to kill it!!!!
Upcoming matches
I was talking to Warren Doyle who organises the Irish Winter Beach Festival in the Wicklow region in January 08 and he tells me that there are only four of the houses (sleep 5) left at the Sean Oge complex at Kilmuckridge which is the base for the 2008 event.
The match which is measure and return, fishing day into night and it takes place on the 29th/30th and 31st January 08 and is a Penn league. Full package available from Warren Doyle Tel. 00353 128287769 E mail: email@example.com
A couple of the biggest events in my home county of Kent take place over the coming weeks and both are Penn league qualifiers: The British Open Sea Angling Championships takes place on the 19th October from the beaches of Deal and Walmer, fishing 12 until 5pm.
Top prize is £1000 for the best weight and £1000 for the biggest fish with another £4000 up for grabs for runners up etc.
Details and pegs on 01304 361248 / 363968.
The popular and usually a sell out well before the day, Sheerness Steel SAC, Kent Classic is on the 2nd November on the Isle of Sheppey beaches.
Fishing is from 12 noon until 5pm with a host of cash prizes on offer. Details and pegs on Tel. 01795 662461
Plenty of species from the Isle of Wight
I had a great three day trip to the Isle of Wight with John Wells and Sea Angler photographer, Lloyd Rogers last week and thanks to the help of Isle of Wight anglers, Russ Cattling and Anthony Stanyon we clocked up some great features for Sea Angler magazine, watch out for them in coming issues.
But what was remarkable about the trip was the species list which included: Black bream, red mullet, gilthead bream, small eyed ray, pouting, smoothhound, bass, pollack, scorpion fish, garfish and mackerel.


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Rapper Kanye West dropped a shocker to his audience at a concert in San Jose Thursday night.
West, who previously declared his intentions for a 2020 presidential bid, told the audience that while he did not vote, if he would have, his vote would have gone to Donald Trump. West was subsequently booed by the majority of the audience, with a few lone supporters left clapping. West then dove into a 10-minute rant about politics and racism in America.
West, who is reportedly "exhausted," since canceled the remainder of his Saint Pablo Tour, which was supposed to run through the end of the year.


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Mark grew up on St. Simons Island and spent many of his early years exploring and
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fishing and anyone who has fished around here "knows" that he has the "best reputation
for catching fish".... "especially when "no one else" can". In the afternoons, after-school,
Mark would take his boat and enjoy exploring every part of the rivers, creeks, marshes
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Island, Cumberland, St. Marys, St. Augustine and Sapelo Islands, just to name a few.
He truly "loved" to fish and wanted to explore it to every depth! That being said, he
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want to learn to fish, get the best tips of fishing the waters of the Golden Isles, then
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Jesse Ferguson
The Butcher Boy
Kunaki (2014)
Jesse Ferguson is blessed with one of the most resonant baritone singing voices around: the perfect instrument for singing anything from, as the liner notes of latest album The Butcher Boy puts it, "the Irish, English, Scottish, and American (folk) traditions".
Beside the proper genetic heritage, Ferguson brings to his material years of performing in his native Ontario and, more recently, his current home in Cape Breton. He has also self-produced dozens of videos of traditional songs for YouTube that have collectively been viewed tens of thousands of times on his Bard Of Cornwall channel.
The Butcher Boy (distributed by Kunaki, LLC) features eleven tunes out of the venerable folk catalog, some familiar and some less so, but all will be a welcome addition to the collection of any devotee of this beloved genre and should also win some fans among those who are not.
Produced by Ferguson using the Mixcraft 6 program, to refer to the liner notes again, he also performs all vocals, harmonies, and instruments (including acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin, bodhran, Juice harp, and fife, as well as various percussion instruments).
Besides Ferguson's impressive vocal abilities, he has a deep knowledge and reverence for his material and a knack for finding arrangements that never twist the material away from its roots but also never become repetitive and bland. Both vocally and instrumentally, with no faux sentimentality or wishy-washy rhythms (a chronic fault of some traditional recordings I've listened to over the years), Ferguson puts the story-telling of his material front and centre, an acknowledgement of its origins in the humble homes and taverns it first found its audience.
For example, a well-sung rendition of "The Amsterdam Maid", with multi-track a cappella harmonies accompanied by the rhythm of a bodhran, is followed by a delicate and intricate instrumental tune, "Planxty Fanny Power".
A playful, old time-y version of the American folk ballad, "The Ballad Of Jesse James", livens up the album mid-way through with Ferguson doing a lyric re-write so that the outlaw robs the "Glendale train" (it must have been Buddy MacMaster's day off).
I listened to the CD three times before I read the liner notes and discovered "She Walks In Beauty" is an original musical setting by Ferguson of Lord Byron's poem. His melody fit in perfectly with the traditional style of his other tunes and Ferguson's vocal performance was especially emotive (much like his version of Robbie Burns' "My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose").
The playfulness of Ferguson's delivery of that old pub sing-along chestnut, "The Irish Rover", had me wishing, for the only time listening to the album, I was in an actual pub singing along with a roomful of people.
Cape Breton union supporters will have fun with the two closing tunes, "The Blackleg Miner", a fiery slag against scab labour with a sinister guitar lick underlining the message, and a rousing chorale version of "Byker Hill" sung like it might been done in a coalfield alehouse with whatever instruments were close at hand (in this case, sandpaper block and frying pan). "Colliery men for ever more" indeed.
Jesse Ferguson is playing The Old Triangle Pub on Sydney's Charlotte Street, Saturday, May 31, and Saturday, June 21, from 4:45pm to 8pm.


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Bullion & Investing
Bullion is a bulk quantity of precious metal, usually gold or silver, assessed by weight, typically cast as ingots or bars. Bullion coins are minted from precious metal, usually gold or silver, and bought for investment purposes from major banks, coin dealers, brokerage firms, and precious metal dealers. What's your bullion like?
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Surprise!!! I got a very nice box today.
I knew it was coming; I did not expect to be this fast.
I had talked to you before about the Alterre shoes, and how spectacular they are. So simple to mix and match with your entire wardrobe.
My first Black Heel Starter Kit I was lucky enough to win it on a Giveaway some time ago and from then I had fallen in love with this brand. These shoes are so comfortable even for me that I don't wear heels every often.
Now, I am very excited to show you firsthand how these heels look with 5 different bands. How easy it is to change from band to band.
If you want a different look to mix you style is Ok, changing bands couldn't be easier
You only have to remove the current band on you shoe and change looks by clicking the look of your choice and Voila!!!
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Thinking on getting the started kit? You will received the set of heels, or sandals (your choice) and 2 sets of bands ( you can choose 2 different looks and colors).
Getting the looks is also handy, all the different looks come in individual boxes and each one comes with a pouch to safe keeping.
Alterre is a line of shoes for the woman who is always on the go and that loves to look good. You can transform your shoes with over 125 combinations. Change your look day to-night or pack light for that next vacation.
Beside 5% of their profits goes to Restore NYC. Restore is a non-profit organization that provides long-term rehabilitation to victims of sex-trafficking in New York.
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|AFT Lobbies to Suspend Kids
April 4, 2001
New Rules Give Teachers More Power
By ABBY GOODNOUGH
For the first time, teachers in New York City will have the power to remove disruptive students from their classrooms for up to four days under regulations that Chancellor Harold O. Levy is to present to the Board of Education today.
The changes, which Mr. Levy said did not require board approval, are in response to a state law, passed last July, that stiffened disciplinary measures in public schools throughout the state. That law, pushed by the state and city teachers' unions, also increased penalties for sexual harassment and for violence against teachers.
But in New York City, the most significant change could be the new authority given to teachers to temporarily remove unruly students. Currently, a teacher's last resort against disruptive students is to send them to the principal's office. The principal has the power to suspend them, but only if they have committed such serious offenses as fighting or vandalism. More often, disruptive students are simply returned to the classroom after a few hours at most.
Mr. Levy and Randi Weingarten, president of the United Federation of Teachers, said yesterday that the change was crucial because teachers needed more power to discipline students who constantly misbehaved.
"This is serious stuff that will give teachers more control over their environments," Mr. Levy said in an interview. "It's important for them to have as many tools as possible to exercise authority in their classrooms and to command respect."
Under the new regulations, which are to take effect in September, teachers will have to follow a formal process in removing disruptive students from the classroom for up to four days. Those students will be sent to "alternative instructional settings," either in their school or at another site in the school district. Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani set aside $19 million in his budget proposal for these "in-school suspension centers."
Teachers will have to try less severe means of addressing a student's disruptive behavior before removing the student from the classroom, according to the regulations. Those means might include having a conference with the student or calling his or her parents, board officials said. If those strategies fail, teachers can tell their principal that they want to remove the student temporarily. Principals can intervene and stop a removal, but only if they can prove that the student's behavior did not substantially disrupt the class, the board officials said.
Under the new rules, a student may be removed from the classroom up to three times in a school year. If there is a fourth episode of disruptiveness, the student will automatically be suspended, board officials said. The changes come at a crucial time in New York City, because the Board of Education is planning to place all but the most severely disabled special education students into regular classrooms over the next few years. The teachers' union, anticipating an increase in behavior problems, has been pressing for a stricter discipline policy that will give teachers more power to deal with those problems.
Board officials acknowledged that the regulation allowing teachers to remove disruptive students was created partly with the mainstreaming of special education students in mind. But they also said that many disabled students could be exempt from the rule because federal law spelled out exactly how such students could be disciplined.
The new regulations, which will be the subject of a public hearing before Mr. Levy makes them official, will also increase the number of infractions that merit suspension. A long list of such infractions already exists, ranging from pulling fire alarms to hitting teachers to taking guns to school. But the new state law, which all the state's school districts must comply with as of July 1, adds vandalism and threatening to use "any instrument that appears capable of causing physical injury" against a faculty member or student.
The new law also requires New York City to expand its definition of fighting that merits suspension to include all "physically aggressive behavior" that seriously disrupts a class, board officials said.
At the same time, the regulations will
make it harder to transfer chronically disruptive students from one school
to another, a longtime practice that has been criticized by student advocates
as ineffective. Under orders from the state, the Board of Education is
increasing the number of hearings and appeals to which students fighting
such transfers are entitled. More than 4,000 suspended high school students
were forced to transfer in the 1998-99 school year, according to the board.
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What Does Boo Radley Symbolize In To Kill A Mockingbird
What does Boo Radley represent in To Kill a Mockingbird?
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Boo Radley represents, first of all, the tendency of people to misjudge people and mythologize them; secondly, he is symbolized by the mockingbirds.
- Misjudgments and Superstitions
When Scout as narrator first introduces Boo Radley to the reader she refers to him only as a "haint" and a "malevolent phantom" to which a great deal of superstition is attached.
People said he went out at night when the moon was down, and peeped in windows. When people's azaleas froze in a cold snap, it was because he had breathed on them. Any stealthy small crimes committed in Maycomb were his work....A Negro would not the pass the Radley Place at night, he would cut across to the sidewalk opposite and whistle as he walked....
The Radley family is perceived as unforgivably reclusive because they do not attend church, "Maycomb's principal recreation"; they do not visit with neighbors; they are never visited by neighbors. Most all, there is a mystery connected to what has happened with Boo, who forever remains in the house and has not been seen for fifteen years.
- A mockingbird
In Chapter 10, after Atticus gives the children air-rifles, he instructs them not to kill mockingbirds, for "it is a sin to kill a mockingbird" that merely sings and does not harm anyone. Thus, the mockingbird becomes symbolic of the innocent who harm no one--men such as Boo and Tom Robinson. In his editorial after the trial, Mr. Underwood writes, also, of the mockingbird, whose killing is senseless, likening this death to that of Robinsons:
Mr. Underwood simply figured it was a sin to kill cripples, be they standing, sitting, or escaping. He likened Tom's death to the senseless slaughter of songbirds by hunters and children....
In the end, Boo's appearance and rescue of the children provides him reality for Scout, and, thus, maturation. For, her childish attitudes are put aside as she walks Boo home and stands on his porch, apprehending the meaning of her father's adjuration to consider things from others' points of view before passing judgments.
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Iron Man 3
Review by Steve "WhiskeySour" Brown
Does art resemble life, or does life resemble art? After watching the latest installment of the Iron Man series, "Iron Man 3", directed by Shane Black, I can't help but wonder which is the true statement. Are the movies we watch driven by the attitudes found in the people who watch them, or do they simply call attention to those same attitudes and have their audiences give them life outside the theatre?
Some of you are thinking right now, "Oh God, Whiskey has gone over to the dark-side, hasn't he?" Nope, not yet folks, I just am a great believer in giving credit where credit is due. Amid enough fantastic special effects, manic tension and plot pacing to keep the most adrenaline-addicted junkie enjoying this movie, there is an actual story being told here. A story that touches on that darker side of the hero, everyone seems to pass over without wanting to see. A single question can sum it up: What is the price tag on being a hero?
"Iron Man 3" isn't just about Iron Man flying around in his red and gold technological wonder-machine, defeating bad guys with his sarcasm, all to the beat of an AC/DC hit. Its about Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) and his struggle to deal with his own mortality, and his own inability to save everyone, every time. The realization that there might come a time he will be unable to save the most important thing to him, Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), is quite literally keeping Stark awake at night.
The character development around Tony Stark was very well done. By the ending of the movie, you no longer just sympathize with him, but you feel you actually understand just what this man is underneath everything. A pleasant surprise to me because the usual problem with trilogies is that the writers run out of interesting things to say about their characters right around the second movie, thus, there's this tendency to have them knocking about the set accomplishing absolutely nothing. Since "Iron Man 2" did struggle with this problem, I'm actually happy to say "Iron Man 3" found a solution, proving once and for all that every now and then those fat cats up in Hollywood can learn from their mistakes.
That being said, nothings perfect and "Iron Man 3" did have some plot issues. The first is the bad guy. Without going into too much detail, The Mandarin, doesn't seem to have any motivation as to why he's attacking. At one point he tells the American President that he sees himself as a teacher, but what lesson he's trying to get Americans to learn is lost on me. As I have said before, the best villains are the ones who's motivations are understandable. The guy is clearly angry at the U.S. for something, or maybe its just Tony Stark he's angry at, either way his actions make little sense and are never properly explained. Call me old fashioned, but the two characters that should be developed the most are both the antagonist and protagonist, because these are the two characters that will be driving the plot. In "Iron Man 3", all the character development was lavished onto Stark, giving the distinct impression that the Mandarin was only there because one of the writers had some vague feeling an antagonist was needed. This was not helped at all by twists and turns in the plot that made little sense to me, let alone something I found funny.
The other issue I had with the movie was its ending. Again not going to spoil the movie for anyone, but Deus Ex Machina. Deus ex machina is a plot device used commonly in many vehicles of story telling. Essentially it's when the writer paints his characters into a situational rock and hard place scenario, and has to rescue them by introducing a new element into the story. Deus ex machina is a bit of a double-edged sword however, on one hand it keeps the plot from being predictable and adds excitement, but if done too heavy-handedly, it can call into question the choices the characters made leading up to the event. This is what happened at the ending of "Iron Man 3", Tony Stark pulls a trump card out of his back pocket, that made me wonder why the super genius didn't think to use it before. I realize there would have been less theatrical build up if Stark had initiated his ace in the hole plan at the start of the movie, but at least it would have made more sense.
All in all though, I still enjoyed going to see this movie. Despite it's disappointing lack of a well-established villain, or it's use of deus ex machina to sacrifice good plot for another chance to show off its huge special effects budget, "Iron Man 3" is a movie to go see. Shane Black managed to bring a touch of reality to a Marvel comic superhero, keeping the core personality of Stark intact but also making him understandable and relateable in the real world. For an industry that deals mostly in fantasy, this is as likely to happen successfully as opening up your box of Cheerios one morning and finding a unicorn that transports you to Narnia.
So hats off to you Shane Black!
Directed by: Shane Black
Release Date: May 3, 2013
Run Time: 130 Minutes
Country: USA
Rated: PG-13
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- (Daughter of Laban and the favorite wife of Jacob)
- Meets Jacob at a well
Genesis 29:9-12
- Jacob serves Laban for an additional seven years to obtain her as his wife
Genesis 29:15-30
- Sterility of
Genesis 29:31
- Her grief in consequence of her sterility; gives her maid, to Jacob in order to obtain children in her own name
Genesis 30:1-8 Genesis 30:15 Genesis 30:22-34
- Later productiveness of; becomes the mother of
- Joseph
Genesis 30:22-25
- Benjamin
Genesis 35:16-18 Genesis 35:24
- Joseph
- Steals the household images (teraphim, legal deed) of her father
Genesis 31:4 Genesis 31:14-19 Genesis 31:33-35
- Her death and burial
Genesis 35:18-20 ; 48:7 ; 1 Samuel 10:2
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[H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names
[S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary
Bibliography InformationNave, Orville J. "Entry for 'Rachel'". "Nave's Topical Bible".


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Muhammad Ali Three-time heavyweight champion who proclaimed himself "The Greatest", defied the US government over the Vietnam war, and later became one of the most well-known – and loved – sportsmen in history has died, his family spokesperson has said. He was 74.
Born as Cassius Clay, Ali, the first real boxing mega brand, who was a moving advertisement for sports showed he was a real fighter when he fought the battle of Parkinson's disease for 32 years
Ali was admitted to hospital on Thursday with a respiratory problem – a move that was described at the time as "a precaution". However, reports emerged 24 hours later which said he had been placed on a life support machine and his family "feared the worst".
He died late on Friday at a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, a family spokesperson said.
Ali had become increasingly frail since being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1984, aged 42, and in recent years had limited his public appearances. Earlier this month his brother Rahman Ali revealed that the condition was so advanced he could barely speak or leave his house.
As a sportsman he will be remembered for many classic fights – in particular beating the fearsome Sonny Liston to become champion; the Fight of the Century and the Thrilla in Manilla against Joe Frazier, and the Rumble in the Jungle in 1974 when, at the age of 32, he surprised everyone bar himself by cutting down George Foreman in Kinshasa to regain back his title.
Paying tribute after his death, Foreman wrote: "Ali, Fraser and Foreman we were one guy. A part of me slipped away."


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Has anyone purchased from her? What was your experience like? authentic? Thanks!
I bought an authentic LV multicolor alma bag from her years ago. My purchase experience was very positive. Good communication and fast delivery. She is a my_Poupetter seller and a power seller on eBay. She sells only authentic bags. She has taken many years to build up her reputation, and selling one fake bag does not pay to jeopardize it.
Thanks for the quick response I'll take that into consideration
I bought my LV black multicolore speedy from her. She is an excellent seller, I would highly recommend her anytime!
Maybe it was another seller, but I thought she was the one that was kicked off of ALVA for selling fakes, unknowingly.
^ Yes, you're correct.
Here's a thread regarding this seller
I know I'm kinda new here, but I have asked about this seller. I was told the same that the seller has been known to mix fake and real. Be careful!
I purchased a Cabas Piano from her a while back and the experience was really great. This was before she became MPRS. Haven't dealt with her since then. My memory is that she was a professional.
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In my neighbourhood, people love to party. I never know what I'll bump into, so bringing my camera with me is usually a must.
Spain has plenty of indoor markets – which is great for when there is unusually bad weather, don't you think? A few weeks ago I went to my local indoor market to find some fish. Despite the fact that Barcelona is not an official celebrator of carnival, look what was happening there…
Do you get these spontaneous parties where you live?
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Boulder County manages prairie dogs in a comprehensive way so prairie dogs thrive where appropriate on open space properties.
Update Meeting
Staff will provide an annual update on prairie dog management on open space properties. Staff will be available to discuss the variety of activities conducted in 2017. Public comment is invited.
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Ron Stewart Parks & Open Space Building
5201 St. Vrain Rd., Longmont
Prairie Dog Habitat Element of the Grassland & Shrubland Management Policy
On October 15, 2012, the county adopted the Prairie Dog Habitat Element of the Grassland and Shrubland Management Policy. The plan was updated on February 25, 2016. The purpose of the policy is to provide guidance to staff on the policies and practices that should guide managing prairie dogs and their habitat and to set goals for the staff with respect to management.
2016 Policy Changes
The Board of County Commissioners approved the Proposed Amendments to the Prairie Dog Habitat Element on February 25. These amendments will now be included in the approved Prairie Dog Habitat Element document. The amendments are as follows:
- Revisions to the vegetation relocation criteria
- Extending the dates for prairie dog relocation one month from July 1 to October 15 annually. The current relocation dates are July 1 to September 15.
- Excluding the use of Phostoxin (aluminum phosphide) for lethal control of prairie dogs that is currently allowed under the plan.
2015 Update
On December 7, 2015, staff provided an update about prairie dog management activities. The update included information about colony mapping and proposed changes to the Prairie Dog Element, including vegetation criteria for prairie dog relocation.
Questions & Answers
Attendees submitted questions after the meeting. Answers to those questions are as follow.
When will Boulder County get Black-footed ferrets?
Boulder County Parks & Open Space does not currently have any areas that meet the US Fish and Wildlife Service requirements for the reintroduction of Black-footed ferrets. The staff is proposing to target 2020 for reintroduction. BCPOS is working with City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to achieve this goal.
Are there government programs for experimenting with plague management tools such as vaccines?
We are aware of testing being done on an oral vaccine for prairie dogs.. We expect that the oral vaccine may be available by 2017, and are committed to utilizing this method when it becomes available. This vaccine is being developed by USGS – National Wildlife Health Center.
Is there an alternative to the 30-day quarantine required for donating prairie dogs to the BFF program?
A 21-day quarantine is required to ensure that the Black-footed ferrets in the recovery program do not contract the sylvatic plague. Not all of the live delivered prairie dogs are quarantined; some are immediately euthanized at the facility, and frozen for future use.
Will translocations require quarantine if ferrets are reintroduced?
Our understanding is that if the "take" site is dusted with insecticide three weeks prior to removing prairie dogs for relocation, there is no need for a quarantine period.
Why do we have vegetation criteria for relocation?
Boulder County Parks & Open Space manages our properties for many objectives. On grasslands designated as Habitat Conservation Areas (HCAs) and selected for prairie dog reintroduction, it is our goal to develop and maintain a diverse and resilient grassland ecosystem that can support prairie dogs over the long-term as well as many other organisms native to the prairie grasslands. Vegetation criteria help us to maintain a diverse and hopefully resilient ecosystem that can do just that.
Why haven't we relocated to the oldest of the restored grasslands yet?
The grassland restoration program was not designed to provide prairie dog relocation sites when conceived. At the time, the goals focused on restoring native prairie grasses, forbs, and shrubs. As with many restoration programs, we have learned a lot about grasslands and restoration processes since 1996.
The Prairie Dog Habitat Element identified a desire to see prairie dogs return to these restored grasslands, our staff proposed developing a tool for identifying restored grasslands that had become resilient enough to see the reintroduction of prairie dogs while remaining largely intact.
Until these tools are in place, we do not plan to allow prairie dogs on restored grasslands of any age. We do not plan to actively relocate prairie dogs onto any restored grasslands at this time, but once a property has been identified using our restoration tools, we will not remove prairie dogs that migrate onto these properties.
BCPOS hired Smith Environmental and Engineering to help formulate the criteria for restored grasslands. BCPOS plans to test these criteria throughout 2016.
View the Rock Creek Grasslands Management Plan
Will the new vegetation and restoration criteria improve the potential for relocation?
Under the current vegetation criteria, 25% of transects studied by BCPOS met the criteria originally approved in the Prairie Dog Habitat Element, but no sites as a whole qualified for relocation. Under the new criteria, a number of sites are now eligible for relocation efforts. We feel that adjusting these criteria has made relocation a real possibility and one that can be pursued responsibly in order to maintain grassland resiliency.
Do we still use poisons for the treatment of prairie dog colonies on No Prairie Dog Areas?
The BCPOS prairie dog program has elected to no longer use aluminum phosphide or "Phostoxin" on any properties. Instead, our program and our partners use either a Carbon-monoxide (CO) machine or CO cartridges to treat colonies in No Prairie Dog Areas. At the 2016 tenant training, BCPOS will inform tenants that phostoxin will no longer be permitted on Boulder County Parks & Open Space property. In addition we will be proposing an amendment to the Prairie Dog Habitat Element stating that aluminum phosphide will not be used on BCPOS properties.
Could BCPOS convert the treatment crew into a relocation crew?
Our prairie dog management crew has led relocation efforts in the past and will be the major contributor to any relocations in the future.
How many properties do we remove prairie dogs from in a year?
The number of properties varies based on where prairie dog colonies grow and the time required to manage the colonies each year. In 2015 the prairie dog management crew removed prairie dogs on 30 properties.
Do any private landowners have an interest in prairie dog conservation agreements?
We work closely with property owners adjacent to our NPD, MOA, and HCA properties. While we have not received requests for such agreements in the past, we would certainly pursue such agreements if there was interest on the part of the private landowner.
Will relocation become annual?
Not necessarily. According to the Prairie Dog Habitat Element, relocation can only occur in areas of HCAs with prairie dog populations below 15% occupancy. These areas must meet the vegetation criteria and have been historically occupied by prairie dogs. Therefore, it is difficult to predict how often relocations will occur.
When will BCPOS determine locations for 2016 relocations?
Until the vegetation criteria for relocation are updated, no areas on HCAs within the BCPOS system meet the relocation requirements. Once they are updated through public hearings with POSAC and the Board of County Commissioners, we expect to relocate to eligible sites on the South County Grasslands in 2016. Efforts to identify relocation sites on our HCAs are on-going.
When will restoration criteria go into effect?
Since the final draft of the grassland restoration protocols has not been submitted, we cannot accurately identify a date for when they will go into effect. However, we do plan to field test the protocols in 2016.
How will we open up burrows on restored or "recovered" sites?
One of the criteria for relocation is existing or historic prairie dog colonization. Therefore, if possible we will use existing burrows. However, in many cases, over the time required to see resilient vegetation on these sites, burrows entrances fill in. Therefore, our staff will pursue auguring to open identifiable burrows, in the hopes that the burrow network attached to these burrow entrances is still intact.
Why can't we relocate prairie dogs into other counties?
Colorado law requires that the county commissioners of both the sending and receiving counties approve relocations across county lines. Such relocations are rarely pursued for that reason.
How will climate change impact policy decisions?
BCPOS works to manage our lands adaptively; regularly monitoring the impacts of management and policy decisions to improve our management. Climate change may have a wide variety of impacts on Boulder County and we will seek to flexibly manage our lands to meet those impacts. The Boulder County Climate Change Preparedness Plan provides guidance to county agencies on how to pursue adaptive management in the face of climate change.
Why do we have agricultural land in areas appropriate for prairie dogs?
The agricultural land in Boulder County has been in agriculture for more than 100 years. When we purchase properties we assess the current use of the land and interact with the seller to understand their interests. If the land is currently in agriculture, on valuable agricultural land, or the seller requests that it remain agricultural land we manage it to remain in agriculture in most cases. This is in accordance with the expressed goal of the Comprehensive Plan to maintain agriculture in Boulder County.
In the case of about 2,000 acres of land across the county, we have decided over time that the land would be more suitable as native grassland and we undertake an effort to restore these lands to native grassland. These areas may be suitable for prairie dogs when they are deemed to be resilient and "restored".
Prairie Dogs seem fine in current colonies and on marginal land, why do we concern ourselves with restoration?
Prairie dog colonies are located throughout the plains region of the county and many are located on marginal properties in road medians and other such undesirable locations. However, BCPOS is charged with managing the entire ecosystem on our properties not just for one species. Our goal is to support prairie dog populations on properties that can support a resilient ecosystem that supports a wide variety of organisms.
What is the oldest colony in the county?
BCPOS does not maintain a database of colony age across the county. We have been monitoring prairie dog colonies on our properties since the 1980s (mapping since 1997) and we are aware of colonies that existed prior to that decade.
Can you make the vegetation monitoring results available to the public?
The proposed vegetation criteria are available on our website. Once the proposals are prepared for presentation to POSAC and the county commissioners, we will provide the formal proposal as a memo to both bodies on our website. We will also post the data used to develop and test the proposed changes.
As Boulder County prepares to open land up for prairie dogs in 2016 what is the actual number of dogs, or acreage, you plan to relocate/make available?
As per the Prairie Dog Element, Appendix I: Relocation Methods and Procedures
- The minimum size of a relocation area is not pre-determined, but rather will be considered, among other criteria, by BCPOS staff on a case-by-case basis.
- The minimum number of prairie dogs to be relocated during each event shall be >60 (Robinette et al. 1995), although greater numbers may increase relocation success (Hoogland 2006; Dullem et al. 2005; Griffith et al. 1989; Roe & Roe 2003; Meaney 2001), particularly at areas without an existing active colony (Robinette et al 1995).
- A target release number of 4-7 prairie dogs per available burrow will be followed (Shier 2006), with the assumption that additional burrows will be constructed by the colony following release.
Given these criteria, acreage and prairie dog numbers will vary by relocation effort. There will be a minimum of 60 animals relocated. As for additional numbers, this will depend on the site characteristics (I.e.- how many open burrows are available?)
How many prairie dogs per acre are allowed, assuming a relocation actually occurs?
As per our relocation criteria, we base our numbers on how many burrows are open. Our goal is to place 4-7 prairie dogs per burrow (depending on gender/age parameters).
All proposed relocation efforts must be reviewed by CPW, and this review includes site assessments and approval/disapproval of proposed numbers of animals.
It was indicated by Susan Spaulding that as the land becomes available, prairie dogs currently on BC land (either open space, AG, or abutting AG) would take priority over dogs in eminent danger on private land. If this is correct I would assume you have an idea of the number of dogs, and their current location, that would be allowed to be relocated on these newly open lands. If so, what are the numbers and the locations.
We will prioritize removal of prairie dogs for relocation from NPD properties. At this time we do not know which exact NPD properties will be prioritized for the removal and relocation efforts.
The number of prairie dogs to be relocated will depend on the relocation site conditions, but will be >60 per relocation effort..
What would be the anticipated time frame for these relocations?
BCPOS will conduct relocations starting July 1, and ending no later than September 15, annually, as needed. By starting relocation efforts no sooner than July, juvenile and female survivorship is maximized (Jacquert et al. 1986). No relocation will be conducted after mid-September to allow for burrow acclimation and body conditioning for reduced winter foraging (Coffeen & Pederson 1986).
Once the relocation of the dogs from BC lands is complete will you open up land to prairie dogs in eminent danger from development of private land?
Our Prairie Dog Habitat Element requires us to prioritize Parks and Open Space lands for relocation. However, in the case that we have accomplished our relocation goals (removal of animals from NPD properties is complete), we will consider animals from non-County owned lands.
How many prairie dogs would you need to have to introduce the BFF and what data are those numbers based on?
The USFWS service does not identify a number. Instead they require 1,500 acres of active prairie dog colonies on contiguous lands to support a minimum of 30 adult ferrets (20 females and 10 males). The acreage number of 1,500 is based on a home range of an adult female ferret being 75 acres. These 1,500 acres of colonies are required to be active, and as research has shown that prairie dog colonies in Boulder County are more densely populated than in less bounded areas, we foresee no issues with having enough numbers of prairie dogs within our colonies to support ferret predation levels.
Of note: Ferrets typically hunt every 3 days or so. An adult ferret may therefore prey on 2-3 prairie dogs per week.
Does Boulder County only intend to focus on 1,500 acres for the BFF?
BCPOS intends to relocate to Habitat Conservation Areas in an effort to achieve the required acreage of active prairie dog colonies to support ferret reintroduction. Of note, we will be working closely with City of Boulder OSMP in the south central part of the county. Only by combining our land base do we have enough colony acreage to achieve the 1,500 acres needed.
For the purpose of long term survival of the BFF it would seem that Boulder County would need to begin re-population of prairie dogs now to be able to determine if the colonies are stable and healthy prior to BFF introduction, what consideration if being made for this?
Based on considerable review of available research, we will not relocate during the winter months, as this limits success. (See below).
As outlined in our Prairie Dog Habitat Element, Appendix I-
BCPOS will conduct relocations starting July 1, and ending no later than September 15, annually, as needed. By starting relocation efforts no sooner than July, juvenile and female survivorship is maximized (Jacquert et al. 1986). No relocation will be conducted after mid-September to allow for burrow acclimation and body conditioning for reduced winter foraging (Coffeen & Pederson 1986).
How many individual ferrets do you plan to introduce?
At this time, USFWS considers a minimum release number of 20 adult females and 10 adult males per reintroduction effort. This is the minimum number to ensure the best chance of establishing a self-sustaining population.
How many acres are currently in the Open Space system that could take the BFF right now?
There are no sites currently appropriate for ferret reintroduction. We have no contiguous habitat with 1,500 acres of active prairie dog colonies.
Is it correct that Boulder County previously agreed to set aside 5,000 acres for prairie dogs, and currently only 1/2 of that land is actually occupied by prairie dogs?
BCPOS has designated 19,290 acres as HCA. However, within this acreage, only a proportion is suitable for prairie dog occupancy, based on their habitat requirements (for example, steep slopes, rocky outcrops, water bodies, forested lands are not suitable).
BCPOS proposed a goal of 5,000 acres of suitable habitat acres within Habitat Conservation Areas. Currently, the suitable acreage within designated HCAs is 3,326. Our goal is to acquire the additional land necessary to achieve 5,000 acres of suitable habitat with the addition of Dowe Flats adjacent to Rabbit Mountain. We will also add acreage to our suitable habitat totals when Rock Creek Grasslands are fully restored and deemed resilient enough for prairie dog occupancy. Our model parameters for what is determined as "non-suitable" are listed in Appendix E and are based on extensive research review as well as internal management decisions to preserve certain areas, such as rare plant associations.
When was the vegetation criteria in Boulder County first introduced? What year did Smith Ecological present these ideas to Boulder County?
Our vegetation criteria were developed using criteria originally developed the City of Boulder's Open Space and Mountain Parks. We changed them to reflect our interest in relocation and the reality of grasslands on our properties. We proposed these criteria in 2012 and included the requirement of assessing the criteria for three years before making any further necessary changes. The most recent proposals are the result of that three-year assessment.
Smith Environmental and Engineering was hired to address another question posed during the update of the Prairie Dog Habitat Element. BCPOS has been restoring grasslands since 1996 and since that time we have been searching for scientifically tested ways to identify when a restored grassland is resilient enough to be more lightly managed and to see the return of prairie dog colonies. There is no current published scientific literature or technical guidance available to reference for this specific question. Smith was hired in 2015 to help our staff develop protocols for performing that assessment.
It is the understanding of many prairie dogs advocates that Smith Environmental is in the business of exterminating prairie dogs. If this is correct does it not seem a conflict of interest to hire Smith Environmental to dictate grassland policy?
Boulder County Parks and Open Space released a public Request for Proposals seeking a consultant qualified to develop protocols for identifying when a grassland is "restored" to a level that means it is resilient enough to weather the impacts of drought, prairie dogs, and other impacts. The request for proposals was released widely, and staff spoke directly with consultants and academics seeking those interested in tackling the subject. The selected consultant was able to provide both an adequate proposal and the qualifications necessary to address the interests of our ecologists, biologists, and rangeland managers. Our staff was as selective as possible and would not have selected a consultant that they did not feel could provide the service in a professional and comprehensive manner.
Are any other counties, that you know of, in the US implementing these policies prior to establishing prairie dogs colonies on the land?
We studied the policies of various county and municipal governments during the development of the Prairie Dog Habitat Element. Our relocation criteria were developed using a template developed by the City of Boulder and in consultation with existing literature. At this time, there are no nationally-accepted standards for identifying a, "restored" grassland. BCPOS is leading the field in this effort. We plan to field test and verify all protocols proposed by our consultant and will not implement the protocols unless they meet with our professional satisfaction.
How many actual acres of potential prairie dog land was added with the recent change in the vegetation criteria? If none, at what time will you consider loosening the vegetation criteria rules further?
The vegetation criteria have not been applied in the manner suggested by the question to all our HCAs. For the two properties that we studied, the Lindsay and Zaharias properties, the following changes in acreage were observed:
- Lindsay: 27 acres historically occupied
- 0 acres met the current vegetation criteria
- 21.5 acres meet the proposed new criteria
- Zaharias: 57 acres historically occupied
- 14.7 acres met the current vegetation criteria
- 42.3 acres meet the proposed new criteria
Other relocation criteria besides the vegetation criteria must also be met for an area to qualify for prairie dog relocation. We identify appropriate areas for relocation and then use the vegetation criteria to test whether the identified areas can meet the criteria. Because of the intensive nature of testing the criteria at identified sites, it would be extremely difficult to test every acre of identified HCA.
Does Boulder County map prairie dog colonies/numbers on both county owned and private land? If yes, what are those numbers?
BCPOS maps prairie dog colony acres on BCPOS land only. We have access to the mapping done by the municipalities in Boulder County as well. BCPOS land contains 2,059 acres of prairie dog colonies as of the end of 2015. We have information on the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks and Parks and Recreation mapping effort. In 2015, they mapped 3,031 acres of active colonies.
Is Boulder County required to maintain a certain population of prairie dogs within its borders?
There is no requirement at the local, state, or federal level to maintain a number of acres or individuals. Our goal with management on MOA and HCA acres is to allow colonies to grow and change with as little management as possible.


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Woodtli, the Swiss Flysurfer man had the ideal wind conditions shortly after receiving his first batch of Speed 4s. This is what he has to say about these babies:
Flysurfer Speed 4 - 8.0 & 10.0 review.
We had the chance to test the Speed 4 8.0 & 10.0 in super strong & gusty winds.
The conditions we normally not really have in Switzerland:
0° Celsius (ok, in winter it's even colder ;))
Snow. Average Wind: 25-33 kts
Really reduce Bridle system. Only A,B & Z - > simplified mixer. Just one pulley left on each side. There are fishing lines at the entry of the canopy (Rigid Foil Technology by GIN) which gives the kite a better profile and more "shape". No more Jet Flaps. The Airouttake is now in the middle. and is in the same color as the color shame of the kite. So even Fipi won't forget to close it ;)
The rest is in the high flysurfer quality as usual. We don't write about the Bar Inf. 2.0 as it is well known already. — at Yvonand Beach!
Flight Feeling
Just one word: Really NICE… ok that where 2 words ;)
Really direct and super smooth. Like a flysurfer. We had a really gusty day but the kite is a real gust eater.
It's the typical FS Feeling in the air. But with lots of more wind. — at Yvonand Beach!
Now we come to the really interesting Point: the Hangtime…
The Speed 3 was already called: the Flying Machine… but the Speed 4 just tops it. Sheet in the Bar… keep it there and up you go… and up, up, up…. and then you just fly….amazing.
Even standart landings without landing loops are super soft. Really nice hangtime. WE LOVE IT — at Yvonand Beach!
Turning Speed:
It turns really fast. We had the feeling that the turning & the speed was faster & higher then the Psycho 4 in the same size. The Landing Loops and Kiteloops just worked really well. I was surprised how well! GOOOOOOD Job there FS :) — at Yvonand Beach!
As mentioned before: Gust eater.
But also when you depower the kite it's still super stable.
We had the chance to test the Speed 4 8.0 & 10.0 in super strong & gusty winds. The conditions we normally not really have in switzerland:
0° Celsius (ok, in winter it's even colder ;))
Average Wind: 25-33 ktsEven at the beach when you land it, we normally have wing tip collapsing wight the Speed3's (cause the wind comes a bit over trees and there are wind rotors). Not with the Speed 4's at all. STABLE!
Now here comes the only concern so far:
The range is HUGE. But the 2/3 of the rope are enough to completly depower the kite. The last 1/3 is just nice to have.
So you have to get use to it, that you generate much more power/depower on shorter travel way of the bar. But ones this is mastered. You will love it. It feels strange for the first 5 minutes.
Then it's mastered and it works really perfect.
We came up with this: for starting and landing we use the full depower rope. As soon as we are on the water, we pull the stopper 1/3 down and have a perfect working system. This will be super for shorter kiters and also for kids and kite girls.
Fipi just dropped it ones. But as soon as he had his head out of the water… the kite was already in the air.
Fipi had to pull the safety as he got his 2 feet into the bar when he crashed really hard after a megaloop. So far so good. Almost no rest pull.
It really was not the day to test the lowed. But we did not reach the high end yet! The fat guy (me - 93 kgs naked) took the 8.0. The skinny Fipi ( 75kgs) took the 10.0. The badest Gust was 45 kts measured. NO PROBLEMO… not even had to pull the adjuster.
All in all:
We really had a lot of concerns about this kite. But after today we love it and won't change it ;)
I normally ride tubes when the wind is over 25kts. For safety reasons and because the tubes are just more rigid and stable in these conditions.
But the Speed 4 has totally showed us today that they work in higher winds. And not only 4 pros. There where some other testers that really liked the kite.
All in all: Flysurfer… well done!
You have made a goooooood successor to the psycho 4's. Now please keep up the fantastic work and bring us the Speed 4 in bigger sizes :)
— with Limacher André, Lennart van Schuilenburg, Philippe Woodo Woodtli, Ramon Schoenmaker, Michael Kaspar, Ernst Novak, Dylan van der Meij, Gunnar Biniasch, Armin Harich and Yusca Balogh.
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After just two years of marriage, it looks like Scheana Marie and Mike Shay of Vanderpump Rules are going to be getting a divorce after this one, Bravoholics.
Apparently, as of Wednesday, Mike Shay decided to up and disappear on Scheana, even though a close family friend had just died, and Scheana was, needless to say, in a time of need.
Unfortunately for Scheana, she didn't have her husband's shoulder to cry on, because he peaced out and has been no where to be found.
Given Mike and his past addictions, Scheana feared that he may be back to doing pills, so she decided to deactivate his credit cards, as she wasn't able to get in touch with him.
Sources connected with the couple have come forward and said that Mike then decided, after finding out that his cards weren't working anymore, to go ahead and clean out the couples' joint bank account.
Even though Mike has been reportedly sober since New Years of this year, Scheana believes that he could be suffering a relapse, and she's considering getting a divorce.
Either way, shit has definitely hit the fan, for lack of a better term.
As of right now, no one has heard a word from Mike on the situation — he's still gone.