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Your farm's manure storage structure (s) and land application equipment are critical to your production system. Like any other piece of equipment, they require regular attention to prolong their useful life, maintain efficiency, prevent environmental issues, prevent animal and human health problems from developing and keep the neighbors happy. That attention extends through all stages, from storage to pumping equipment to land application.
A 2011 study in Wisconsin examining the root causes of over 360 manure-related incidents over a five-year period showed that 44% occurred at the farmstead, 26% during pumping or hauling to the field, and 30% in the field during or after application.
Sixteen percent of the farmstead incidents involved a mechanical or physical failure in the manure storage structure, while 10% involved a valve failure or pipe problem between the barn and the storage structure. The storage overflowed (weather, pump malfunction or poor management) in 30% of the farmstead incidents.
Manure Storage Checklist
Unfortunately, many livestock producers take a "build it and forget about it" approach to their manure storage and think about it only when corrosion weakens a grate (and a sow falls through) or a major problem occurs.
Swine producers should create a maintenance checklist and conduct visual inspections on a routine basis to catch potential problems early. A good starting point would be with state requirements for daily, weekly, monthly and annual inspections for permitted livestock facilities (CAFOs). Even if you only have 100 sows in your operation, these guidelines will give you the basis for what you need.
Another good source is the manure storage Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plan. These guidelines are often part of the state manure storage engineering design standards from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). If cost-sharing or a permit was obtained for construction, you may be required to follow these as a requirement of the permit or contract. Hazard assessments that are a part of your worker safety programs should be included.
Inspect barn waterers and water lines. A single faucet, nipple or watering cup dripping one drop per second will add 3,000 gal. to manure storage annually. If 10 watering devices are dripping, it will add $300 or more to your annual manure hauling tab.
Equipment accidentally banging into waterlines can cause unseen damage, leading to a failure months or years later. Any water line that is exposed should be inspected for dents and damage at least once a month.
Manure is very corrosive. Over time, it will weaken metal and concrete. In storage, decomposing manure produces manure gases. Grates, gates and other building components should be examined on a regular basis. Areas that are consistently wet or exposed to manure are commonly points where damage occurs first. This type of corrosion is particularly noticeable on metals.
Corrosion of this type also takes place higher in the barn as well. A visual inspection for rust or damage along uninsulated walls where condensation occurs is recommended. Pay particular attention to corrosion near electrical or water lines, especially on brackets holding pipes, conduit or junction boxes to the wall.
Underbarn Manure Storage
Because of safety concerns entering confined spaces, it is very difficult to inspect underbarn manure storage. Work in confined spaces may be best left to the professionals, or at least consult with safety professionals to develop a customized confined space entry plan. At a minimum, note the level of manure on a regular basis. If it stops rising or begins dropping, then a leak has developed.
It is safest to do a very thorough visual inspection of the outside of the structure when it is full, walking very slowly around the perimeter. Look for visible signs of manure seeping through cracks and joints. Watch for grasses or weeds that are growing better than the rest. This may be an indication of manure leakage. Make sure that any roof runoff is directed away from the foundation and not ponding alongside the building.
The underbarn walls are designed to not only hold the pressure from the manure inside, but also the weight of the building above. The concrete thickness and rebar needed will vary based on how high the soil is around the underbarn wall. More exposure requires stronger walls. If the design requires soil to be within a foot of the top and some soil has been removed during repairs, construction or erosion, the wall will begin to fail. Review the design blueprints for each barn and make sure soil specifications alongside the building are met.
Above Ground Storage, Lagoons
If your treatment lagoon is not doing its job, find out why. Simple things such as the amount of water being used, antimicrobial agents used in the barn and trees shading the lagoon can impact its effectiveness.
Above-ground manure storages and lagoons are easier to inspect but can be more vulnerable because of exposure to the elements. Like with underbarn storage, start with the designer's operation and maintenance plan to make sure that any required routine maintenance is being done on schedule. For concrete structures with any exterior surface exposed, check the design plan to make sure that the required soil along the outside is present to support the storage wall.
At your computer, go to www.bing.com and type in your address. When it comes up, click on "maps" at the top of the screen, then click on the down arrow next to "birds eye view" and choose "aerial." Zoom in on your farm and, using the tools provided, look at your manure storage from several different angles. Check for signs of erosion, ruts and other issues. Choose "birds eye" and do the same thing. Repeat on several other mapping sites such as www.google.com, www.mapquest.com, or USDA's Web Soil Survey at http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov. Different Web sites use different maps.
Like underbarn storage, a regular check of the level is advisable. Unexpected drops may indicate a leak, while a rise in the level may point to a water problem in the barn. As seen on the aerial map below, the erosion caused by roof and lot runoff is clearly visible.
Runoff from buildings or surrounding areas can damage manure storage by eroding the earthen liner or the soil supporting the plastic or concrete liner. Manure storages should be visually inspected on a regular basis to catch damage before expensive repairs are required. If damage is observed, seek advice from a qualified expert and ensure any regulatory approvals are secured before starting work. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Erb)
For above-ground steel and concrete structures, start with a visual inspection of the outside when the storage is full. Inspect for cracks, seepage, staining or other indications of leakage. Looking for staining is important because small leaks will sometimes seal over temporarily with manure solids. Any seepage or leaks should be documented and repaired as soon as possible, as the moisture in manure will accelerate the rusting of metal rebar in concrete or metal in steel structures. Check for signs of loose or missing bolts, too.
Once you have completed the sidewall visual inspection, assess the soil and plant growth around the structure. A small amount of leakage will stimulate plant growth, particularly in late summer when it is dry. Long-term leaks and larger volumes will stain soil and stunt plant growth.
When the structure is empty, conduct a visual inspection of the inside walls. Use binoculars for a close inspection while you remain in a safe location outside the structure on solid ground. Cracks or damage should be repaired while the storage is empty. Bolts that appeared tight when the structure was full may now be loose.
Earthen manure storages also require a double inspection process — when full and again when empty. Safety considerations for the individuals conducting the inspection and doing any repairs will need to be assessed based on exposure hazards for each situation.
When the pit is full, walk the outside berm and top, looking for rodent and small animal burrows. The animals should be removed and the burrows filled. For larger burrows or burrows near the inside, excavation may be needed to ensure that they are properly filled and sealed.
When the storage is empty, conduct the visual inspection. Look for signs of erosion from rain and overly aggressive agitation that may need to be repaired or carefully watched.
Applying Manure
Many Midwestern swine producers rely on for-hire custom manure applicators to pump and haul the manure. There are many benefits to hiring a professional applicator.
Northern Illinois swine finisher Janet Gillen Reeder of Reeder Farms uses a combination of her own equipment and a custom applicator to apply 7 million gallons/year from her 8,500-head facilities. She says it takes about two months for family and employees to haul manure covering 400 acres in the fall.
Reeder's custom applicator, Merlin McClure of McClure Custom Pumping, can apply manure to fields 3-5 miles away from the site. McClure's crew can move and apply about 3 million gallons for Reeder Farms in about a week using semis, a frac tank and a dragline system. Using a custom applicator reduces wear and tear on the farm's tractor tanker and allows the Reeders to focus on getting the corn planted on time.
Time savings is one reason many livestock producers choose a custom applicator. Another is their equipment. A dragline hose system with an injection toolbar allows manure to be pumped through a hose from the farm to the field where it can be directly injected into the soil. This approach can reduce odor from field application by more than 90%. It also avoids the compaction caused by the weight of the tractor and tanker. A dragline hose system can move 250,000 to 750,000 gal./day.
Custom applicators also offer the flexibility to transport manure farther distances. With the right equipment (sealed system), there is no smell, no dirty tankers and a clean, positive public image.
Systems can be equipped with a flowmeter integrated into a GPS system to provide as-applied maps and reduce application rates in sensitive areas.
A dragline hose system (toolbar, hose and related equipment) is not cheap, costing $100,000 or more, not including the cost of the tractor.
On the flip side, a custom applicator is not for everyone. Relying on someone else means that manure may be applied when they are available, not at your convenience. Cost can also be an issue for custom manure application (fuel, tractor, labor for agitating, pumping, applying and incorporating).
Choosing a Custom Applicator
Picking an applicator who is dependable, flexible and ethical, has the right equipment and can do the job when it needs to be done and at a reasonable cost can be a challenge.
First, find out if your state's applicators have a professional organization that provides networking and training opportunities for their members. Ask if they and their crews attend meetings and training sessions.
Working with university Extension and state regulatory agencies, groups in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania have created more than 20 intentional manure spills (using actual manure) to demonstrate to farmers, agency staff and applicators the proper way to control, contain and clean up a manure spill.
Applicator associations are also active in education, spearheading the formation and growth of the North American Manure Expo, allowing the industry to see the newest application technology in action. The 2013 Expo will be held near Guelph, Ontario on Aug. 21 (www.manureexpo.com).
Applicator associations are also active in research. Wisconsin and Minnesota groups spearheaded a four-year, $640,000 research study that examined the impact of heavy manure equipment on rural roads and devised a set of strategies to reduce the impact.
Some applicator associations maintain a list of members, their equipment and contact information.
Second, verify that the custom applicator meets state training and certification requirements. These lists are often available online.
Third, call and ask questions about fees, equipment, fuel for application, biosecurity protocols and how they handle wet fields.
Fourth, ask about insurance. Ask if they carry a pollution policy in case an accident occurs. Regular business or farm liability policies have a very limited environmental payout (usually $1,000 or less) that barely covers cleanup of any spilled diesel or hydraulic fluid. Some applicators carry a separate pollution policy that protects them and their clients if an accident occurs. Some insurance policies only cover the applicator.
Finally, check out their work experience and equipment in operation. Ask for a list of references. If you want to go a step further, contact your state regulatory agency and field staff who deal with livestock operations and ask about their experiences with a firm.
Regular maintenance and inspection of manure application equipment is key to preventing problems. During application, draglines should be observed at startup and on a regular basis during use to catch small leaks before they become large ones. Manure from a 1-in. gash in a dragline (above) is shooting 50 ft. or more into the air. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Erb).
Field Application
In the study mentioned earlier, citing 26% of manure incidents happen between storage and field, more than 40% of these result in manure spilled on the road, mainly due to mechanical failure, vehicle accidents, overfilled tankers and operator error, such as hitting the PTO accidentally, taking a turn too sharp and dropping off the end of a culvert.
The vast majority of these can be prevented with operator training and taking extra precautions during manure movement. Install mirrors on the tractor or a video camera on the rear of the tanker so you know what traffic is behind you. Make sure lights and reflectors are in good working order.
If a truck-to-field transfer system is used, place the equipment in a location where it will not impact traffic flow. Signage and flaggers may be needed for traffic safety.
Ideally, no one should be able to look at the outside of your manure equipment and know what is inside. Innovative ways to retrofit equipment include:
• Installing spring-loaded (or hydraulic) fill doors to prevent sloshing out of manure during transport.
• Retrofitting tankers to pump and fill from the bottom rather than the top.
• Installing caps on the tanker discharge to prevent dripping during transport.
The remaining 30% of manure incidents occur in the field, including runoff after application; ponding in low areas; or runoff caused by rain, groundwater contamination or manure entering drainage tile; and hose breaks. Swine manure has a very high risk of making its way into drainage tile due to its low solids content and great potential for downward movement.
Liquid manure moves through the soil in the cracks, root channels and earthworm burrows. When injected, the weight of the soil above the sweep pushes manure downward after the sweep passes. Fields at higher risk include those with high clay content, which cracks easily during dry weather; long-term no-till; or manure injected below the tillage zone. Pre-working the fields or surface application with immediate incorporation may reduce the risk.
All swine producers should monitor drain tile outfalls during application and for at least 24-48 hours after application to ensure that manure stays on the field. If drainage occurs, a downstream dam and cleanup will be necessary.
Protecting Rural Roads
Manure-hauling equipment is heavy. A loaded, 9,500-gal. tanker and tractor big enough to safely pull it can weigh 135,000 lb. or more. This can cause significant compaction in the field and on rural roads.
Road damage is a common topic at many livestock expansion hearings. Most rural asphalt roads are built to a standard of 20,000 lb./axle. The more weight per axle, the more stress on the road surface and subgrade, and the greater the damage.
Still, there are several steps that farmers and applicators can take to minimize the damage.
The largest damage factors are axle weight and distance from the center of the tire to the edge of the concrete or asphalt. Moving the load away from the edge can reduce damage by 80% or more.
Equipment routing can reduce road damage. Taking the next step, applicators and towns in Wisconsin are routing short trips on town roads one way for manure hauling. This means that they are not pulling off for any oncoming traffic (except emergency vehicles). It avoids the necessity of slowing down to meet traffic and generally moves 20% more loads per hour — assuming a grid road pattern for empties. This reduces the impact to non-farm neighbors, too, as the roads in front of their homes are busy for a shorter period of time.
Wider culverts or dedicated areas in fields for frac tank transfer are gaining popularity. Long culverts (50-60 ft.) allow longer equipment to enter the highway without swinging wide onto the shoulders. Part of the partnership that McClure, Reeder and the local road commissioner developed was installing wider culverts at field entrances to allow equipment to safely exit fields.
Another strategy in the upper Midwest is dedicated pipes or boring underneath highways and roads for draglines. Draglines are either connected to the ends of the pipes or threaded through. Farms must work with local road crews to ensure the right permits are granted before work begins.
Finally, some farms are trading manure. Rather than pass each other's equipment on the road, they haul equal numbers of loads onto a neighbor's fields. This saves several miles of wear and tear and still retains nutrient benefits.
Manure is a valuable resource, and one that, with proper planning and forethought, will not become a liability.
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My 2½-year-old son shows no interest in the potty. Is he destined to be in diapers forever?
– Melinda
Even though it might seem like that's where you're headed, your son will be wearing underpants before you know it. Just like with walking and talking, kids develop at their own pace when learning to use the potty.
Most kids begin to show signs that they are ready for toilet teaching between the ages of 18 and 24 months but it's not uncommon to go later, especially for boys. When deciding if your son is ready for big-boy pants, look for signs of "readiness," which include:
If your son is showing no interest in the potty, it's OK to put it off a couple of months. In the meantime, you can model toileting yourself and read potty books to him. Keep the potty chair accessible and eventually he'll be ready to sit on it.
Once your son is ready, the process can last 3 to 6 months. The good news is that, in general, the later you start, the shorter the training period. Make sure to praise him for the behavior, even if there is no result. You can even offer incentives like stickers to encourage him along. If you have questions or concerns, talk to your doctor.
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Europe: Day 4, Lisbon
When you're in a European city and all the museums and shops are beginning to blur together, there's only one thing to do: Head to the train station.
Europe's train systems make it possible to reclaim a sense of adventure--and still be back in time for dinner.
In the 19th century, King Luís I of Portugal made Cascais, a small fishing town just 16 miles from Lisbon, the site of his summer residence. As it is wont to do, the aristocracy followed, building sumptuous palaces along the coast. The train to Cascais runs along the Tagus River estuary to the Atlantic Ocean, and the sightseeing is impressive (especially if you remember to sit on the left). From the train station, a footpath leads to small sandy beaches. At Praia da Duquesa (Duchess' Beach), you can rent sun beds and umbrellas for $7 a day. You can choose your lunch straight from the fish baskets at the Duche-Bar, on Duquesa. Try the fresh grilled sardines with potatoes and grilled green peppers and a jar of ice-cold sangria. Spend the afternoon touring the central park and city by horse-drawn carriage or strolling through Cascais, with a stop at the Praia dos Pescadores (Fishermen's Beach) to watch dozens of men repairing their nets at the bottom of the old fortress. In Largo Luís Vaz Camões (the main square), several cafés have terraces ideal for drinks and perhaps even dinner.
Return-trip snack
A pack of Areias de Cascais, traditional buttery cookies, from Pastelaria Bijou pastry house.
The Duche-Bar: Praia da Duquesa, 011-351/21-483-1379, sardines $9. Cascais carriage tour: 011-351/21-486-9287, estorilcoast-tourism.com, $54, leaves from Jardim Vizconde da Luz. Pastelaria Bijou: Largo Luís Vaz Camões, 011-351/21-483-0283, $7 a pound, about 10 cookies.
Train info
It's a half-hour ride from Lisbon's Cais do Sodré station to Cascais; trains depart every 15 to 20 minutes from 5:30 A.M. until 1:30 A.M. The Cascais Line charges by zone: You'll need a round-trip ticket valid for three zones to get there and back; it can be purchased at the station on the day of travel ($4). The LisboaCard offers unlimited use of public transportation and access to museums and monuments for one, two, or three days; it covers the train to Cascais (from $20). Schedules at cp.pt.


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General Motors manufactured the Pontiac G6, a midsize sedan, under the Pontiac brand. It made its debut in 2004 as a replacement for the Pontiac Grand Am. The styling was kept conservative. Signature elements of the Grand Am, like the rear spoiler and ribbed cladding, were removed and replaced by standard sheet metal. However, additional features were installed on the Pontiac G6, such as the remote starting system, automatic headlight control, optional panoramic sunroof, traction control, and ABS.
The Pontiac G6 was known for being one of the best cars offered by Pontiac until GM unceremoniously dropped the brand when it hit a rough patch in 2009. The car was styled in a manner that was contrary to popular opinion about Pontiac cars. The styling was backed by good performance and the availability of different body styles.
The base model Pontiac G6 was fitted with standard features like power mirrors, windows and locks, keyless entry, power driver's seat, six-speaker CD stereo system, split folding rear seat, and air-conditioning.
The GT model Pontiac G6 had all the above features along with these options: remote start, ABS, traction control, premium cloth seats with six-way adjustability, and eight-speaker Monsoon stereo system.
The 2010 model year was the last for the Pontiac G6. It was slightly modified from the previous years and included a new sport package that brought the six-speed automatic transmission gearbox to the GTX. The car also received a mid-year facelift that included a revised fascia at the front and rear, and an improved interior. For the first time, the Pontiac G6 coupe came with a four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission gearbox. The last 100 Pontiac G6 models were built on November 25, 2009 to fulfill a fleet order. The end of the G6 production line also marked the end of U.S.-built Pontiacs.
The GTP version of the Pontiac G6 used the same V-6 engine as the GT, but had a displacement of 3.9 liters instead of 3.5 liters. The engine on the GTP also used a variable valve timing system that helped boost the power output to 240 hp. The four-speed manual transmission came standard with it, but it could be changed to the six-speed manual at no extra cost. The convertible version of the GTP, however, did not come with manual transmission and its engine had a power rating of 227 hp because of the restrictive exhaust system. The GTP had stability control, a feature that was not available in any other model of the Pontiac G6.
There were more engine changes introduced in 2007, along with some new features like a standard side torso for all body styles and side curtain airbags. The last feature was released late in 2006, and was therefore considered a change in the 2007 model.
The GT version of the Pontiac G6 now had variable valve timing on its V-6 engine that increased its power rating from 200 hp to 224 hp. The Pontiac G6 GT also had a 3.9-liter V-6 engine as an option, which produced 227 hp with an automatic gearbox and 240 hp with manual transmission.
The Pontiac G6 was introduced in 2005 with two trim levels: a base model V-6 and a sporty GT. A 3.5-liter pushrod V-6 engine gave both versions of the G6 200 hp and 220 lb-ft of torque. The engine was matched to a four-speed automatic transmission gearbox. The Pontiac G6 GT had an additional TapShift feature that allowed the drivers to manually select gears.
Two new trim levels and two body styles were announced for the Pontiac G6 in 2006. The new body styles were a retractable hard top convertible and a coupe. The new trim level was a high performance GTP and a four-cylinder engine-driven SE. The Pontiac G6 coupe and convertible were available in the GTP and GT trim levels. The engine on the base model was changed to a 2.4-liter DOHC inline-four that delivered 167 hp. The transmission remained the same. The 3.5-liter V-6 engine was only available with the sport package on the SE and base level G6, but it was standard with the GT.
The GTP version of the Pontiac G6 also got a new DOHC V-6 engine with 3.6 liters displacement, 24 valves, and variable valve timing. This engine delivered 252 hp and was mated to a six-speed automatic transmission gearbox. In the middle of the year, the automatic gearbox was dropped along with the 3.6-liter V-6.
In 2008, the Pontiac G6 GT was renamed as the GXP and received more dramatic styling elements. The 3.6-liter V-6 that was dropped earlier was released only for the convertible body style. Moreover, the power of the engine was cut down to 222 hp. The power ratings of other engines were also reduced. The 2.4-liter engine now delivered 164 hp and the 3.5-liter engine deliver 219 hp.
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Samsung Throws an Elbow at Apple on Walk to Negotiating Table
Apr 20, 2012 5:00 AM PT
Just as it appeared that there would be a truce in the patent war between Samsung and Apple, Samsung fired another salvo at Apple.
In a filing in the federal district court for Northern California, Samsung claimed Apple infringed on eight of its patents.
Samsung's action was a counterclaim filed in response to a lawsuit filed by Apple in February. Apple's lawsuit charges that Samsung's Galaxy Nexus smartphone uses software, Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) that violates four Apple patents.
In Samsung's counterclaim, it alleges that a host of Apple products step on eight of the Korean company's patents that relate to the "reliability, capacity, efficiency, compatibility and functioning of mobile devices."
The legal move by Samsung came less than 48 hours after it and Apple were ordered to sit down and settle their differences out of court in another patent lawsuit filed in April 2010 against the Korean company by the maker of iPhones and iPads.
Pass the Ammunition
Samsung's action on Wednesday was dictated by legal necessity, according to Florian Mueller, an intellectual property activist-turned-analyst and author of the FOSS Patents blog.
"Samsung simply had a deadline to meet for its answer to Apple's [February] complaint," he told MacNewsWorld. "Counterclaims are usually brought when responding to a complaint."
Nevertheless, the counterclaims are sending a message to Apple too, he continued.
"Samsung wants to demonstrate that it won't give up easily," he said. "By asserting three recently acquired patents as part of these counterclaims, Samsung shows to Apple that it keeps buying ammunition."
Three of the eight patents cited in the counterclaim were purchased by Samsung.
Gaining Leverage
The counterclaims could play a role in the haggling that's expected to take place when the CEOs of Apple and Samsung sit at the negotiating table, as ordered by Judge Lucy Koh.
"It will give Samsung more leverage going into the negotiations," David Mixon, an attorney with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, told MacNewsWorld.
"Samsung is showing that it has the capability to fight back against Apple should these lawsuits go to trial," he continued.
"I don't see it as something to sabotage the mediations or negotiations that are going on, although that could be an unintended consequence of it," he said.
Saving Face
The counterclaims will be another bargaining chip when Apple and Samsung sit down at the negotiating table, according to Adam L.K. Philipp, an attorney with Aeon Law.
"If you're going to get the two CEOs to horse trade and figure out what's going to be a good settlement, you want all your cards on the table," he told MacWorldNews.
The counterclaims will be among the chips played by the CEOs when working out a final settlement, he explained -- chips that will include patent infringement claims, licenses to items in their IP portfolios, business deals and exclusivity contracts.
At the end of the process, he maintained, "They're going to come up with some type of settlement and business understanding that's going to allow them both to go forward without having appeared to have 'lost.'"
"I would predict that there's going to be some burying of the hatchet and an announcement of some great, new partnership initiatives," he added.
Not So FRANDly
While the counterclaims may be a bargaining chip in the United States, they could be an an anchor in Europe. That's because among the patents cited in them are two FRAND patents.
FRAND (Fair, Reasonable And Non-discriminatory) patents are for technologies deemed essential for an industry to develop -- in this case, the mobile industry in Europe.
Samsung has an agreement with the European Telecommunications Standard Institute (ETSI) to license any patents essential to European telephony on a FRAND basis.
The European Union opened an investigation in January into possible abuses by Samsung of its FRAND patents.
"It could hurt them Europe," opined Mixon. "Any time you have patents that deal with standards, either imposed by the government or an industry group, that's always a very sensitive political issue."
Using FRAND patents to build its case against Apple in the United States could build the anti-trust case against Samsung in Europe, according Mueller.
"Samsung has demonstrated that it believes it has the right to seek injunctions against Apple's products based on standard-essential patents, a kind of conduct that I think it should refrain from," he declared. "Samsung should keep clear of antitrust trouble."


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To judge by the media coverage this summer, only two hip-hop albums of note have been released. Both were recorded by multi-platinum multimillionaires raised on first- and second-generation hip-hop.
As even your grandma could probably tell you, these albums, rolled out with the help of the sharpest marketing teams money can buy, are "Yeezus" by Kanye West and "Magna Carta Holy Grail" by Jay-Z, West's former label mate and "Watch the Throne" collaborator. What elders perhaps don't know, though, is that beneath the self-described Watchers are a legion of MCs a decade or more younger upending a genre that the reigning monarchs claim to control.
While the two self-proclaimed gods boast of their riches, brilliance, good fortune and influence throughout their new work as if speaking from a castle balcony overlooking the masses, down below voices are grumbling.
"I am a god — so hurry up with my damn croissants," raps West, and it's unclear whether he's kidding. History tells us that such bluster has been known to backfire. As another kind of royalty, Lauren Bacall, famously explained, "Looking at yourself in the mirror isn't exactly a study of life."
Lost amid the glare of their shine are the impressive bounty of ascendant voices earning quiet kudos, online buzz and, most important, expanding fan bases and who are less inclined to big-budget braggadocio. In fact, one of the best of them, Chance the Rapper, is part of a hot Chicago team that has frugality built into its name: Save Money.
This summer Chance and fellow rappers Mac Miller, Vince Staples, Run the Jewels and others have released confident, thoughtful work from a less shimmering perch. A half-dozen of these rappers are touring America as part of the Space Migration Tour, which lands at the Hollywood Palladium on Aug. 7. The bill will feature Miller, Staples, Odd Future side-project the Internet and New York heavy Action Bronson.
Miller is the headliner for obvious reasons: His independently released 2011 album "Blue Slide Park" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, the first indie in 16 years to do so, and has sold more than 400,000 copies. The success was propelled by his self-released debut mixtape, "Best Day Ever," which featured the anthem "Donald Trump," as well as tens of millions of YouTube views.
Miller recently relocated from his Pittsburgh home to Los Angeles, where he has quickly meshed with some of this city's most talented rappers, including Odd Future's Earl Sweatshirt and Tyler, the Creator; Ab-Soul of Kendrick Lamar's Black Hippy collective and vocalist Niki Randa, whose vocals as part of Blank Blue have made a deep dent on the city's beat scene.
All are featured in Miller's new album, "Watching the Movies With the Sound Off," a decent leap forward with quiet, ethereal beats that are the polar opposite of West's booming "Yeezus." Whereas the latter is worrying about messing up mink coats, Miller's at home in front of the computer "chilling for an hour, smoking weed, watching Worldstar," the website devoted to grungy rap and street fight videos.
At its best, like on the collaboration with Ab-Soul titled "Gees," Miller describes himself as an "ignorant-ass white kid/But I'm still bicycling and recycling/And I'm still eating Gummy Bear vitamins." (He admits to imbibing much more than vitamins on other tracks.)
Miller's still a dude's dude, unfortunately, and has yet to trim the uninteresting, boastful fat that has prevented too many otherwise sharp rappers from making inroads with potential listeners over 30 (read, anyone who might have a daughter that Miller so loosely denigrates on lesser verses).
On "Bird Call," a gem of a rhythm built by Clams Casino, features a beat that spins with an undercurrent of psychedelia while Miller relays the tale of a night spent on weed and thinking about the future: "I used to care ... about success/Now I just want to see Mila Kunis undress," he rhymes before devolving into X-rated lyrics detailing the experience. (Since its release on June 18, "Watching Movies" has sold more than 137,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. West's "Yeezus" was released the same day and has sold three times as many — but probably cost 10 times to market.)
As a producer, Miller goes by Larry Fisherman, and he has teamed up with Staples to release "Stolen Youth," a 30-minute EP that further underscores the depth of the Los Angeles hip-hop community. Unlike the shock of "Yeezus" or Jay-Z's collaboration with Timbaland on the heavily synthetic "Magna Carta," Fisherman and Staples, a Los Angeles lyricist, prefer subtlety. They understand that "Stolen Youth" likely won't be consumed on expensive stereo systems but through headphones. Beats bounce, synth and vocal runs slither through the ears.
Staples, who's not yet 20, received his first exposure on "Earl," the breakout Odd Future album that helped to propel the collective onto the worldwide stage. Staples released his debut mixtape in 2012 and is building a devoted following among peers. His lyrics explain why. On "Guns and Roses," for example, he's gritty but smart with an eye for detail. He describes a 13-year-old holding a gun for the first time, a weapon "that was made for a man/The rush he get is one you won't understand/Unless you hold it and blow it." It's a sensation that hunters and gangsters have felt.
Guns and bullets fly throughout Chance the Rapper's excellent "Acid Rap," which I reviewed when it came out and recently included on my list of 2013's best albums. Chance, born Chancelor Bennett, has quickly become one of America's most vital young musical voices and is the subject of a major label pursuit involving marquee executives and rappers. In the memorable words of his track of the same name, they all want him for his "Juice."
He and his Save Money colleagues, however, have already built a vast community of musicians within a south Chicago rap scene and see little need for major label backing. The loose affiliation features musicians including rappers Vic Mensa, Joey Purp and Nico Segal (a.k.a. Donnie Trumpet), and includes instrumentalists, producers, filmmakers and artists.
It's an ever-evolving model whose blueprint was designed by the Wu-Tang Clan when the Save Money kids were still in diapers: conquer with the collective energy of a group, then divide and support one another . In the social media era of retweets and followers as key distribution channels, the voices of many can market music on the cheap.
Which isn't to say they're going it alone. Chance is represented by an agent, Cara Lewis at the Creative Artists Agency, who has helped guide the careers of Kanye West, 50 Cent and Eminem, and BWR PR, a powerhouse of the entertainment business. Money, as always, chases talent, which these days is quantified as much through streams, downloads and Twitter followers as album sales or critical acclaim.
Granted, if these guys have it their way they'll be sitting on the same throne in five years after conquering rising superstars Drake, J. Cole and Nicki Minaj. The upstarts' leanings don't suggest they'll be too humble about their wealth and talent if they do end up reigning
Hunger for attention and the power it affords, though, is a great driver of a certain kind of creativity. It makes for an energy that West and Jay-Z long ago sapped as their wine cellars grew. To extend the metaphor, who needs Champagne when you've got juice?


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I'm not sure I even remember when and where I got this cookbook or even why. Probably because it had chocolate in the title and/or it was on sale and my Pavlovian response to either stimulus is to buy it. I flipped through it for my baking challenge and nothing really caught my eye to try so I defaulted to the brownie recipe. Turns out this brownie was well worth the $5 or $6 I paid for this cookbook even if I never try another recipe from it again.
This brownie has exactly the kind of texture I like – it's dense and fudgy but not overly mushy or underdone. It's definitely not cakey and the chocolate is a dark chocolate taste, not overly sweet. You can do almost any kind of add-in besides or in addition to chocolate chips since the texture can support it. Plus it's easy to make. Whenever I say that, I have friends roll their eyes and tell me "my brownies never turn out like yours." I'm trying not to keep being baffled by that.
Brownies are so easy to make. There isn't a magic formula to them but I'll tell you the number one mistake I think people make with brownies is they overbake them. We're conditioned to "bake until done." But "done" with a brownie is different than done with a cake or a cookie. You know a brownie is done when a toothpick comes out clean at the corners but with a few moist crumbs in the middle. Moist crumbs, not raw batter. If you go for a clean toothpick test from the middle, your brownies are likely to be overbaked, especially at the edges and corners which will be dry once the brownies cool. I try to take close-up pictures of the brownies I bake so you can see what I mean by a fudgy texture.
Baking times also vary by oven and the times listed in recipes are meant to be a guideline, not an absolute. Err on the side of caution and toothpick test your brownies at least 5-10 minutes before the recommended baking time on the recipe. I've said this before and I'll keep saying it until everyone can make good brownies: chocolate "sets" as it cools so what might seem underdone or too moist when they're in the oven may become perfect and perfectly fudgy after you take them out of the oven and the brownies have cooled.
Deep Dark Brownies
From "Chocolate Bar" by Matt Lewis and Alison Nelson
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter
3/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder
5 ounces semisweet chocolate
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chocolate chips, optional
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.
Sift the flour, salt, and cocoa powder together into a bowl; set aside.
In a medium-large, heavy saucepan, combine the butter and espresso powder and stir over low heat until the butter is melted. Add the chocolate, stirring constantly until the mixture appears completely smooth, approximately 2 minutes.
Take the chocolate mixture off the heat and add the sugars, mixing until combined.
Add the eggs and vanilla and continue stirring until they are evenly incorporated and the mixture does not appear grainy.
Sprinkle the sifted flour over the mixture and stir just until blended. Stir in the chips, if using.
Pour the batter into the greased pan and smooth the top. Bake the brownies for 28 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Do not overbake. Cool completely on a wire rack.
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It's like the shot of the Vette towing the mini-Vette, but more quirky.
The HM Vehicles Free-Way was a three-wheeled microcar from Minnesota, built for a couple years in the late '70s and early '80s. They only made 700 of them, but I think they could have sold some more if they'd marketed them as a heavy-duty towing vehicle.
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Over the years, we've used the magic of editing to make it look like most every project turns out just perfect.
But in addition to the teachable movements we've included in our shows, there have been quite a few laughable moments as well where things have not gone exactly as planned.
Once in a while we're able to share them on TV, but there usually is not enough time.
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Park Hotel Ai Pini is strategically positioned:
just off the ring road for Mestre, Miranese exit, only ten minutes drive from Venice and Marco Polo Airport VCE and 30/40 minutes from Treviso airport TSF; 1 km from MESTRE TRAIN station. Among the hotels in Mestre, this hotel is ideally located for business people or tourists alike, since it allows guests to easily reach the main cities of Veneto such as Padova, Treviso, Verona, Vicenza, and other interesting areas such as the Brenta Riviera or the Dolomites, with the charming resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo.
There is an excellent public bus service outside the hotel, which passes every 7-10 minutes, allowing guests to easily reach Venice in 15-20 minutes.
Setting the NAVIGATOR IS RECOMMENDED TO SELECT THE CITY OF VENICE, INSTEAD OF THE CITY 'OF MESTRE. Unfortunately it happens that sometimes, looking in Mestre, the navigation system can not find the no. Civic 176.
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One HIV-Infected Queer's Response to the State of the Union Address
By Aaron Laxton
February 14, 2013
Recently the news of a school massacre with twenty children killed galvanized media outlets around the world. In the days and weeks after, politicians from both sides of the aisle dug in for what would without doubt be a long fight regarding gun reform. As a person who is living with HIV I am left to question, where is this same passion and fervor regarding a CURE for HIV/AIDS?
With an aging group of activists and an ever-changing political environment comes a change in priorities and the government's ability to put issues that we hold as valuable as a lower priority. It is true that therapies and treatments for HIV/AIDS have vastly improved; the fight is far from over. The rates of new HIV infections within the African-American and Latino populations are staggering and barriers regarding access to care still abound.
During President Obama's State of the Union address those of us living with HIV waited for a renewed sense of vigor and determination, marking a move toward a CURE for HIV/AIDS. Sadly, in the end, it was a vague phrase that seemed like a disingenuous attempt to court voters rather than an actual plan to get to an AIDS-free generation. By the numbers, those living with HIV/AIDS have seen catastrophic cuts to programs and funding under the Obama Administration that only serve to prove that lip service is alive and well in the White House and Washington, D.C.
Twenty white-children are killed in a school shooting; subsequently the instantaneous response from the White House is a stark contrast to the determination and attention given to HIV/AIDS, an epidemic that has killed millions of people including at least 290,000 gay men. I suppose it makes sense since dead votes do not count on Election Day!
Just as it was in the early days of the epidemic, it was not until white children began to become infected did the public develop a bad taste in their mouth. What will it take now for the public, for those living with HIV/AIDS to rise up and demand a CURE to an epidemic that has been raging more than 32 years, with more casualties than all the wars put together?
I am simply one queer living with HIV who is using his voice but if we are to succeed it will demand that once again we get angry over a lack of governmental response, funding cuts to HIV/AIDS programs, cost-containment measures affecting ADAP recipients and the list goes on.
Who is this generation's Larry Kramer to rally the troops and boldly proclaim that without action we are dead?
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I embrace a sex-positive model. People are going to have sex; it is a natural part of who we are. However we need to make sure that it is safe. I can be found on weekends throughout St. Louis, Missouri, passing out condoms and safe-sex kits.
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text: Articulated Action March 9, 2013 01:47 PM Tweet In place of the rear axle, the articulated Tribine features a 1,000-bu. custom-made grain wagon that can be emptied in two minutes. TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By Nate Birt Top Producer Managing Editor Email Harvester prototype can capture 1-mile's worth of corn When the conditions are ripe for harvest, there's no time to stop. Tackling 1-mile stretches with a 12-row header, the articulated Tribine designed by Indiana farmer Ben Dillon couples a commercially available combine with a 1,000-bu. custom-made grain tank to keep harvest moving. Powered by a 375-hp to 400-hp engine, the Tribine is a Class 7 combine in terms of threshing. It weighs about the same as a conventional Class 8 combine but at 35' is a few feet shorter than traditional machines. Its articulated design features a pivoting rear axle that allows for shorter turns and crab steering. That means the front module can continue moving forward in a straight line while the grain cart shifts closer to the semi, extending the reach of the auger. Two minutes flat. The 22" rear-mounted unloading auger can empty the 1,000-bu. grain tank at 500 bu. per minute. The custom-built grain tank is manufactured by Crust Buster based in Kansas. Dillon says the Tribine system requires less overall diesel fuel and labor because a tractor and grain cart aren't necessary during harvest. Bigger tires create less compaction and a symmetrical design leaves only two tracks The articulated design also allows for bigger tires that create less compaction. The Tribine's symmetrical design means there are only two tracks left in the field. "The Tribine's design addresses all of the major trends in worldwide agriculture—higher yields, bigger fields, a better understanding of compaction, higher machinery costs, higher labor costs, qualified labor harder to find and controlled traffic," Dillon says. The Tribine was assembled at a shop Dillon rents in Mound Ridge, Kan. Limited testing at his farm in 2012 assessed the basic functionality of the machine. Changes, such as improving the direction in which the chaff spreaders throw, are needed. Testing will continue, including farmer input. Dillon holds 28 patents on harvester technology, which he has been developing since 1997. The current Tribine prototype represents the fourth generation he has built. His first prototype included attaching a grain cart to a standard combine, a model that was ineffective. Working with two family members—a son who is an electronic engineer and a son-in-law who is a mechanical engineer—he designed a grain cart that was powered and steered. The third generation was a large machine on tracks that carried 1,000 bu. of grain. Dillon used it during harvest on his farm for four years. Today, he cash rents his north-central Indiana farm and is focusing his efforts on the Tribine. His goal is to find a production partner with the facilities and resources to produce a machine like the Tribine. For now, the prototype isn't far along enough to say when the Tribine will be commercially available or how much it will cost, Dillon says. You can e-mail Nate Birt at email@example.com. To watch a video interview with Tribine inventor Ben Dillon, who showcased the harvester at the 2013 Ag Connect Expo & Summit, visit www.FarmJournal.com/Tribine Back to news


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11 July 2010
Announcement of participants in the Q2 2010 Championship Playoff
The playoff will be held on Thursday, 15 July 2010, at 15:00 UTC (10 AM in Chicago; 20:30 or 8:30 PM in New Delhi). We realize that this time may cause difficulties for some players. We apologize in advance for that, but everyone must take the playoff at the same time.
The following 48 players (listed in alphabetical order by last name or display name) are eligible to participate in the playoff. Congratulations to each of you.
You will find to the right of their names the basis on which they were selected for the playoff. Check the Rules page for more details on these three categories (Ranking, Correctness, Wildcard) and how the players were selected.
Each of these players will receive an email with more details on the playoff process. We will assume that if we do not hear back from you that you can participate. If you cannot participate at this time (and by that I mean that you really cannot physically be at a computer, not that it would be inconvenient for you), reply immediately. If more than 20% of the players (10 or more) cannot participate, we will change the time, but I very much hope that will not be necessary.
And now....the playoff participants:
Noor Ahmed (Wildcard)
Timur Akhmadeev (Ranking)
Guewen Baconnier (Ranking)
Janis Baiza (Correctness)
Rokas Baltuskonis (Correctness)
Fabio Cotta (Wildcard)
Michal Cvan (Ranking)
Rich Dellheim (Wildcard)
Jeyhun Gasimov (Wildcard)
Radoslav Golian (Correctness)
Muhammad Abdul Halim (Ranking)
John Hall (Ranking)
Niels Hecker (Correctness)
heho (Correctness)
Ken Holmslykke (Ranking)
Jeff Kemp (Ranking)
Gerben Kroese (Ranking)
Eurico Matos (Ranking)
Marcus Matzberger (Correctness)
Oren Nakdimon (Correctness)
Cem Ozer (Wildcard)
Mike Pargeter (Ranking)
Sailaja Pasupuleti (Ranking)
Jens Petersen (Ranking)
Alexander Polivany (Correctness)
Michal Pravda (Ranking)
Marcio Reis (Wildcard)
Christian Rokitta (Correctness)
Fabio Sangalli (Ranking)
Javid Sch (Correctness)
Anton Scheffer (Ranking)
Filipe Silva (Ranking)
Muhammad Sohail (Wildcard)
Nick Strange (Correctness)
Adriano Teixeira (Correctness)
Roger Troller (Ranking)
Nopparat Vanichrudee (Ranking)
Henrikas Zukovskis (Ranking)
rahim ahmedov (Wildcard)
yves colin (Ranking)
sibanjan das (Wildcard)
shwetamber kaushik (Ranking)
kristine seco (Wildcard)
Toine van Beckhoven (Ranking)
Edwin van Meerendonk (Ranking)
Rob van Wijk (Ranking)
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I am very glad to know that. please pray for me.
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Is it possible to open this contest for everyone instead of for only shortlisted players?ReplyDelete
After all the purpose of this project is to gain knowledge through participation in quizzes.
It is highly disappointing for me that I cannot participate when I was waiting for this event since it's declaration. As I am not shortlisted I will not mind if I am not considered for the prize even if I win but it would have been a good experience and pleasure for me to just participate and see where I stand among the players.
Yes, I agree with Ramesh. Atleast after the Championship Playoff, there can be a time frame open for other players as well. So that everyone can experience the Most Awaited Playoff.ReplyDelete
That is a very fine idea. All it takes is work on the website, and bandwidth for such work is, at this time, fairly narrow. So I will add this to our ER list and hopefully soon you will have the opportunity.ReplyDelete


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Ball, J. M. (1997) Continuity Properties and Global Attractors of Generalized Semiflows and the Navier-Stokes Equations. Journal of Nonlinear Science, 7 (5). pp. 475-502. ISSN 0938-8974 (Paper) 1432-1467 (Online)
Barrio, R. A. and Zhang, L. and Maini, P. K. (1997) Hierarchically coupled ultradian oscillators generating robust circadian rhythms. Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, 59 (3). pp. 517-532.
Breward, C. J. W. and Darton, R. C. and Howell, P. D. and Ockendon, J. R. (1997) Modelling foam drainage. I Chem E Symposium Series, 142 (2). pp. 1009-1019.
Cruywagen, G. C. and Maini, P. K. and Murray, J. D. (1997) Biological pattern formation on two-dimensional domains: A nonlinear bifurcation analysis. SIAM Journal of Applied Mathematics, 57 (6). pp. 1485-1509.
Dale, P. D. and Sherratt, J. A. and Maini, P. K. (1997) The role of fibroblast migration in collagen fibre formation during foetal and adult dermal wound healing. Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, 59 (6). pp. 1077-1100.
Dallon, J. C. and Othmer, H. G. and Van Oss, C. and Panfilov, A. and Hogeweg, P. and Hofer, T. and Maini, P. K. (1997) Models of Dictyostelium discoideum aggregation. In: Dynamics of Cell and Tissue Motion. n/a (n/a). Birkhauser Verlag, Basel, pp. 193-202.
Flynn, E. V. (1997) A flexible method for applying Chabauty's Theorem. Compositio Mathematica, 105 . pp. 79-94. ISSN 0010-437X
Flynn, E. V. and Poonen, B. and Schaefer, E. F. (1997) Cycles of quadratic polynomials and rational points on a genus 2 curve. Duke Mathematical Journal, 90 . pp. 435-463. ISSN 0012-7094
Flynn, E. V. and Smart, N. P. (1997) Canonical heights on the jacobians of curves of genus 2 and the infinite descent. Acta Arithmetica, LXXIX (4). pp. 333-352. ISSN 0065-1036
Gaffney, E. A. and Maini, P. K. and Sherratt, J. A. and Dale, P. D. (1997) Wound healing in the corneal epithelium: biological mechanisms and mathematical models. Journal of Theoretical Medicine, 1 (1). pp. 13-23.
Giles, M. B. (1997) Aerodynamic design optimisation for complex geometries using unstructured grids. Technical Report. Unspecified. (Submitted)
Giles, M. B. (1997) Aerospace design: a complex task. Technical Report. Unspecified. (Submitted)
Giles, M. B. (1997) On adjoint equations for error analysis and optimal grid adaptation in CFD. Technical Report. Unspecified. (Submitted)
Giles, M. B. and Larson, M. and Levenstam, M. and Suli, Endre (1997) Adaptive error control for finite element approximations of the lift and drag coefficients in viscous flow. Technical Report. SIAM. (Submitted)
Harriman, K. (1997) Sonar acoustics. Masters thesis, University of Oxford.
Heath-Brown, D. R. (1997) The density of rational points on cubic surfaces. Acta Arithmetica, 89 . pp. 17-30.
Hofer, T. and Maini, P. K. (1997) Streaming instability of slime mold amoebae: An analytical model. Physical Review E, 56 (2). pp. 2074-2080.
Houston, P. and Suli, Endre (1997) A Posteriori Error Analysis for Linear Convection-Diffusion Problems Under Weak Mesh Regularity Assumptions. Technical Report. Unspecified. (Submitted)
Houston, P. and Suli, Endre (1997) A Posteriori Error Analysis for Systems of Nonlinear Convection-Diffusion Equations. Technical Report. Unspecified. (Submitted)
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CHIMNEY ROCK-- Atop Exclamation Point, the highest point in Chimney Rock State Park, Matt Popowski, public relations and special events manager, points to the old, narrow Cliff Trail, made famous as the location for one of the most dramatic scenes in the 1992 film "The Last of the Mohicans."
From this viewpoint, where peregrine falcons are now regularly sighted, longtime fans and newcomers can gain a new appreciation for the film that will be shown on a 35-foot screen during the second annual Movie on the Meadows, beginning at dusk on June 15.
Standing in this spot, it is easy to understand why director Michael Mann chose the area for filming his fourth feature film, which starred Daniel Day-Lewis and Madeline Stowe.
Mann's requirements, explains Popowski, were that the area look as pristine and undeveloped as Upstate New York in the 18th century, yet have the accessibility needed for making a major motion picture, including access roads used to bring in equipment and supplies.
The 26-story elevator leading up to the trailheads helped with getting equipment to filming locations, but filming on the narrow trails, slippery rocks and steep cliffs proved difficult as Stowe, who played Cora Munro, recalled in a 2005 interview. "The location was very difficult to get to," she said, "I recall rock-climbing a good deal of the way in that long skirt, and I felt terrible for the crew members who had to haul the heavy equipment."
During an event last year commemorating the movie's 20th anniversary, Mann also commented on the physical demands of the film. "Everybody was in the best shape of their lives," he said, calling the film a "massive operation."
Mann was especially impressed with the lengths Day-Lewis went to in preparation for the demanding role of Hawkeye.
"Daniel is athletic as a long-distance runner," Mann said. "He'll get up in the morning and do 10, 15, 16 miles. But he had no upper body development, and so he took six, seven months to put on all that weight. And the ambition for Daniel and myself was to have him acquire all the skill sets that Daniel Boone would have had."
Many longtime employees who were working at the park during the filming still tell how Day-Lewis immersed himself in the role, living in the wilderness of North Carolina before filming began and carrying a rifle slung over his shoulders at all times, always maintaining character.
All the work resulted in dramatic cinematic footage that could never have been obtained in a studio.
Looking down on the Cliff Trail, fans of the movie will recognize the narrow trail where Uncas (Eric Schweig), the handsome and brave Mohican warrior, fights for his beloved Alice (Jodhi May). Hikers can also see the location across the gorge from the park where the filmmakers recreated a Huron village that allowed for spectacular views of the gorge's namesake — Hickory Nut Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls of its kind east of the Mississippi.
Particularly meaningful this year are memories of Russell Means, who died last October from cancer. Means, a longtime activist for Native American causes, was cast as Chingachgook, the last of the Mohicans, who avenges his son against the Huron warrior Magua played by Wes Studi during the climactic final 17 minutes of the movie.
Popowski will be leading hikes to view these and other important vistas related to the film at 3:15 and 4:45 p.m. June 15, at no additional charge with paid park admission.
Hikers can also view the original costume worn by Day-Lewis as well as photographs and other memorabilia related to the making of the film.
A rock slide in November has temporarily closed the Hickory Nut Falls Trail, but fans of the falls can get a glimpse from the town of Chimney Rock along Highway 64.
Reservations for the hikes are first-come, first-serve and can be made the day of the event by signing up in the Sky Lounge Gift Shop beginning at 1 p.m. Hikers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the moderate to strenuous hike.
The park will close to regular visitors at 7:30 p.m., allowing for those attending the movie to begin parking. Attendees are encouraged to arrive from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the pre-show entertainment and movie screening from 9 to 11 p.m. Moviegoers are welcome to bring picnics, but as Chimney Rock is now a state park, no alcoholic beverages are allowed. Concessions will be available. Advance parking tickets are available for $9 at the Lake Lure Ingles store through June 14.
Movie on the Meadows is a unique way to enjoy the beauty of the Hickory Nut Gorge and one of North Carolina's newest state parks. As Popowski says, "Hundreds of people travel to Chimney Rock from around the world every year to see where 'The Last of the Mohicans' was filmed. For many fans, watching their favorite movie at our park will be a dream come true."
'The Last of the Mohicans' will be shown on outdoor screen
CHIMNEY ROCK-- Atop Exclamation Point, the highest point in Chimney Rock State Park, Matt Popowski, public relations and special events manager, points to the old, narrow Cliff Trail, made famous as the location for one of the most dramatic scenes in the 1992 film "The Last of the Mohicans."


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FRANKFORT, Ky.—Sen. Rand Paul has already filed to seek re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2016.
The Kentucky Republican who has been talking about possibly running for president next year filed a statement of candidacy to run for a second term in the Senate on March 21, some three months after taking office.
Paul, the son of Texas congressman and former Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, won the GOP primary in Kentucky last year over a Republican establishment candidate and followed that up with a general election win over an establishment Democrat.
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Vegetable Ramen Recipe
This ramen is packed with a rainbow of vegetables providing you with a great amount and variety of vitamins and nutrients. The perfect remedy if you're battling a cold, a hangover, fatigue, or just want a smorgasbord of vegetables in a delectable broth. Often times we forget that fresh wholesome ingredients are what our body needs to repair itself. Okay, so the last thing you want when your hungover is vegetables, but combined with this umami-filled broth, you may just change your mind. So skip the pills, tonics, energy drinks and hair of the dog. And in 30 short minutes, see if this ramen isn't the key ingredient to bring you back to life.
Another reason I love this recipe is because it combines so many different textures. I add some vegetables at the beginning to give the ramen a deeper flavor, and some at the end to remind you of the freshness of the veggies. The lovely resiliency of the mushrooms, the pop of the corn and the crunch of the cabbage. I also like to add the zucchini a bit after the celery, onion, carrot and garlic so that it doesn't get mushy and retains its beautiful green color. And in this particular ramen, the broth can be made with either vegetable or chicken stock, depending on your preferences. It's the white wine and soy sauce that will give this ramen its umami comfort.
The recipe calls for vegetables I find most delicious in this dish. However, this recipe can also be a great opportunity to get creative, so feel free to ad-lib on the veggies. Throw in whatever suits your mood, or what you already have on hand. The important thing is to add some vegetables in the beginning as part of the mirepoix, or broth starter, and some near the end so you still get those delightfully different textures.
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Servings: 6
Calories per serving: 350 per serving
Prep time: 10
Cooking time: 20
Total time: 30
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2 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 carrots , roughly chopped
1 celery stalk , roughly chopped
1 small yellow onion , roughly diced
2 garlic cloves , smashed
1 zucchini , roughly diced
1/8 cup white wine (or white wine vinegar)
3 ½ cups vegetable stock or chicken stock
1 cup water
1 lime , juiced
1/8 cup soy sauce
6 oz ramen noodles
Sriracha , optional
1 cup corn
1 cup savoy cabbage, shredded
1 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced
For Garnish:
handful of cilantro leaves , roughly chopped
4 scallion stalks , chopped
1 lime , cut into wedges
1 avocado , in slices
Sriracha , optional
1. In a large stock pot heat oil, carrot, celery, onion, and garlic for about 3 minutes. Add zucchini, salt and pepper, and cook another 3 minutes. Then add white wine to deglaze pot, and allow to cook for 2 minutes.
2. Next add stock, water, lime juice, soy sauce and if desired, Sriracha, and bring to a boil.
3. When boiling, add ramen noodles, and reduce to a simmer. Next add corn, cabbage, and mushrooms and allow to cook until ramen is al dente, about three minutes.
4. Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with avocado, cilantro, scallions, squeeze of lime, and if desired, Sriracha.
Note: can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.


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LOS ANGELES — "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters" cooked up $19 million in its opening weekend.
Paramount's R-rated action film update on the classic fairytale topped the box office, according to studio estimates Sunday. "Hansel & Gretel" features Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton as grown-up renditions of the title characters battling witches with crossbows.
Don Harris, Paramount's president of distribution, blamed icy weather on the East Coast for the film's not-so-bewitching debut.
"We got dinged a little bit with the weather on Friday, but overall we're pleased," said Harris, who added that "Hansel & Gretel" performed solidly internationally, earning $25 million overseas.
Other films opening over the weekend in the U.S. and Canada didn't fare as well. The crime thriller "Parker," starring Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez, debuted in fifth place with $7 million, while Relativity Media's raunchy ensemble comedy "Movie 43" opened in the seventh spot with $5 million.
Hollywood.com box-office analyst Paul Dergarabedian noted that it was the first time box-office grosses were down over last year after four up weekends.
Universal's supernatural horror film "Mama" starring Jessica Chastain dropped to second place with $12.8 million in its second weekend.
Several best-picture Academy Awards contenders continued to benefit from Oscar buzz, as well as the motion picture academy's decision to move up this year's nomination announcement, giving nominees more time in theaters between the Jan. 10 nominations unveiling and the Feb. 24 ceremony.
"Having an Oscar nomination is like holding a lottery ticket," said Dergarabedian. "It could pay off on Oscar night, but it's already paying big dividends now. All this time between the Oscar nominations and the telecast is prime time for these movies to capitalize on their higher profile."
"Silver Linings Playbook," which is up for eight Academy Awards, came in third place over the weekend with $10 million. The film starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence is in its 11th weekend of release and earned $3 million overseas.
"Zero Dark Thirty," the Osama bin Laden manhunt drama also starring Chastain, dropped to fourth place with $9.8 million. It's competing in five categories at the Academy Awards and nabbed $3.6 million internationally.
"Django Unchained," which is nominated for five Oscars, took in $5 million in sixth place, and the musical "Les Miserables," which is up for eight Academy Awards, earned $3.9 million in the 10th position. It was the fifth weekend for both films. "Django" topped the international chart with $47.9 million in 65 total territories.
'Hansel & Gretel' nabs $19 million, No. 1 at box office
LOS ANGELES — "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters" cooked up $19 million in its opening weekend.


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August 1, 2010
The Wisdom of an Older Man
An older man approached an attractive younger woman at a shopping mall.
'Excuse me; I can't seem to find my wife. Can you talk to me for a couple of minutes?'
The woman, feeling a bit of compassion for the old fellow, said, 'Of course, sir. Do you know where your wife might be?'
'I have no idea, but every time I talk to a young woman with big tits, she appears out of nowhere.'
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Frontierland Park is in the back of the Linda Mar neighborhood of Pacifica, CA. While Pacifica is known as a town that is always foggy this area of Pacifica was once called Sun Valley due to the amount of sun it receives compared to the coast, which is only 2 miles away.
Frontierland Park is common destination for families, children, and outdoor enthusiasts. On any given weekend you will find lots of birthday parties, possible soccer or volleyball games, and more. The park also hosts events for AYSO, the Parks Beaches and Recreation of Pacifica, and other special events.
The Bay Area is renowned for its natural beauty, affluence, diversity, and progressive thinking new age reputation. Lots of ammenities, tours and hotels can be found all around the area.San Francisco is the cultural and financial center of the Bay Area, and has the second highest population density of any major city in North America after New York City. It is also a major tourist destination, and transport and accommodation is plentiful, ranging from luxury hotels to cheap accommodation. San Jose is the largest city in terms of population, land area, and industrial development, and is the center of Silicon Valley, a well-known high technology region. Oakland is a major manufacturing and distribution center, rail terminus/hub, and has the fourth largest container shipping port in the United States.Largely because of San Francisco and Silicon Valley, the Bay Area presently ranks second only to the much larger New York City region in number of Fortune 500 company headquarters (April 2010 Fortune Magazine). source: wikipedia


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This memorandum supercedes and inactivates Comptroller's Memorandum No. 11 (2001-2002) dated June 19, 2002.
In an effort to improve the accountability of state funds, a new contract audit process is being implemented. The new process will include expanded pre-audits of contract payments. Elements of the expanded pre-audit will include additional focus on the scope of work, deliverables, including minimum performance standards, agency contract monitoring procedures and controls, and accountability of state funds. Minimum performance standards mean the minimum level of service/activities that the contractor must perform in order to receive payment on fixed price or cost reimbursement contracts. Additionally, the expanded pre-audit for some contracts may include agency or contractor site visits. In addition to improving the accountability of state funds, the new process will benefit state agencies by providing assistance and guidance in their contract monitoring process. The effective date for the new contract audit process is November 1, 2003. Listed below are guidelines and procedures for contractual service invoices processed directly through FLAIR. Guidelines and procedures for contractual service invoices that will be processed through My Florida Market Place will be addressed in a future memorandum.
Questions regarding the new contract audit process may be directed to Suzette Harris at 850-410-9314, SunCom 210-9314 or via email: firstname.lastname@example.com; Glenn Elmer at 850-410-9428, SunCom 210-9428 or via email: firstname.lastname@example.com; or Sharon Schrader at 850-410-9323, SunCom 210-9323 or via email: email@example.com.


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Redbor Kale and Great Northern Bean Soup
On my days off, I love spending my free time in my little garden. Gardening diverts my attention from my hectic day job into something completely relaxing and calm. Tending to my plants whether it be watering, weeding or picking bugs off the leaves of my lettuce makes me happy. I've enjoyed gardening for many years and every year and season my garden changes.
My garden is small but very productive. Two raised beds, a small patch of dirt and several large pots. That's it. I utilize every bit of precious gardening space that I can. During the spring months, I grow my cool weather crops. Cool weather crops include kale, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, cauliflower, spinach, kohlrabi and radicchio. In a few weeks, what you see here will be replaced by tomatoes, squash, beans, cucumbers and corn. I rotate the variety of plants every year and I make sure that I never put the same plants in the same spot every year.
A bucket of fresh picked Redbor Kale. I made the decision to harvest all my kale this morning. I did that because I needed to make room for the tomatoes that I will be planting next weekend. I gave a few bunches of kale away to friends and family and the rest went into the freezer. I saved one bunch for my Redbor Kale and Great Northern Bean Soup.
Redbor Kale. If you are not familiar with kale, you need to know that kale does not form a head like lettuce and that it has a cabbage like texture. I chose the Redbor variety of kale for my garden this year because I liked the purple color on the leaves and stems. I was not disappointed. It has a wonderful flavor too.
About four feet away from the kale, I planted a small patch of spinach. 2 packets of seed, warm days, plenty of water and a month later I have almost too much spinach. I need to start sharing the spinach with friends and family too. What's worse is that I am starting to think that Bruce is getting tired of having spinach frequently as a side dish for the past couple of weeks. Fresh spinach is delicious and good for you. Organically grown spinach like mine, is even better. In a month or so I will be growing zucchini and yellow squash in its place. Unfortunately, Bruce despises squash. In the meantime, I hope that he enjoys his spinach.
My Redbor Kale and Great Northern Bean Soup is a simple recipe that I pulled together for a quick and healthy lunch during the work week. It's made with fresh picked kale from my garden, great northern beans, carrots, onion and thyme. It's easy to make and tastes delicious. Enjoy! Tessa
- 1 small bunch of kale (I used Redbor)
- 1 can great northern beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 onion (chopped)
- 1 carrot (diced)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (use more if you like)
- 1 quart chicken stock. (use vegetable if you like)
- salt and pepper to taste
Wash and trim the kale. Be sure remove the stems. In a medium sized pan over medium high heat saute the onion and carrots in the olive oil until onions are translucent. Add the great northern beans, garlic, thyme and chicken stock. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook until kale and carrots are tender. Taste and correct your seasonings and serve. Makes about 4 servings.


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