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Grilled Herb Stuffed Wild Trout
There are few dishes that I can think of that tastes better than fresh Oregon caught Grilled Herb Stuffed Wild Trout. Somehow, trout tastes better when you catch it yourself just like I did over the weekend. Simply delicious!
Early morning in the Sky Lakes Wilderness. The air was cold, crisp and clean. We were the only people on the lake that day. Do you see the first snow of the season on the mountain? There was one snow patch on the gravel road on the way up to the lake. Once we saw the snow, we all knew that it was the last day of trout fishing for the year. Within weeks or even days, access to this beautiful high mountain lake will be non existent due to snow covered roads.
Once we got out on the lake, the water looked like glass. It was so cool to see the reflections of the clouds on the surface of the water.
A view of Mount McLoughlin from the north. Mount McLoughlin is located in Southern Oregon in the Cascade Mountain Range. It is a volcanic mountain peak nearly 9,500 feet in elevation. I've never been to the top but, from what I have heard from others is that the view on a clear day is spectacular. If there was anyone on the top of the mountain that day, they would not have been disappointed.
Fishing poles, check. Fish finder, check. Down rigger, check. Beverages, check… What a perfect day to go fishing!
It was early afternoon and the wind started to pick up. Between the three of us, we had not caught a thing. No bites, no bumps, no nothing. I was starting to get a bit discouraged because I am used to catching fish. What was so interesting, is that we observed numerous fish on the fish finder but the problem was that we had difficulty getting them to bite. We trolled flashers, we bait fished, we tossed out a variety of lures, and we worked the surface of the lake. We hit all depths and we threw everything that we had in our tackle boxes at them. The fish simply were not interested. I'm thinking it is because it was very late in the season and the water was really cold. When the water is cold, the fish tend to slow down, they are not as hungry as they are in the summer months and in the winter, they descend into depths of the lake. In the summer, different story. You can catch the fish from the bank and at times have better luck than those who fish from a boat.
Finally… It happened. It was a late bite. By late afternoon, I was the first one to land a fish. Woo-hoo! By the end of the day the score was: John – 2, Tessa – 1 and Matt – 0. I felt bad for Matt, for he had a brand new fishing pole that he got for his birthday the day before. Today was a perfect example of why fishing is called "fishing" and fishing is not called "catching".
My catch of the day! I am so glad that I did not get "skunked" and have to return home empty handed. I probably would not have heard the end of it…
My Grilled Herb Stuffed Wild Trout is prepared with fresh caught trout, fresh picked herbs from my garden, and is brightly flavored with orange and lemon zest. It's easy to make, fresh tasting, quick to prepare, and most of all delicious! Most importantly, Bruce loved it too! Enjoy! Tessa
- 1 pound trout (cleaned, scaled, head and fins removed)
- 1/4 cup chopped herbs (I used mostly parsley, then, chives and thyme)
- 1 Tbs each lemon and orange zest
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- lemon wedges
- fresh chopped herbs for garnish
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Arm 11 people with iPads and set them loose at a conference featuring 64 fast-paced presentations of some of the latest ideas in financial services innovation.
That was Denise Gabel's plan at the Finovate Spring 2011 conference May 10-11 at the San Francisco Design Center Concourse and she found the results both satisfying and disruptive.
Gabel is chief innovation officer at the Filene Institute in Madison, Wis., and to her "disruptive" can be a very good word when it comes to new technologies making their way into what she said is the sometimes myopic world of credit unions.
For instance, "disruptive" was the word she used to describe ChargeSmart, a startup that allows consumers to use gift cards for something other than the retailer that sold them. The presenter at Finovate demonstrated selling his at a discount – about $89 for a $100 card – and applying it instead to a utility bill.
"The ability to trade retail gift cards like cash and use them to make payments immediately disrupts the retailers, and the power suddenly shifts from them as the concept grows," Gabel said. "No more float that these cards provide, and the up sales from the consumer using that gift card in the retail environment are gone."
So where would credit unions fit into that scenario? Gabel said that would remain to be seen. In fact, opinions about how credit unions could use ChargeSmart and the more than 60 other solutions the show featured were what the iPads were all about.
A group of 10 people from the U.S. and Canadian credit union industry joined Gabel at Finovate. There they used an app developed at Filene to provide immediate feedback to each other on what they saw, and for Gabel to use to compile reports after everyone went home.
"The iPad was a great success," Gabel said. "Our participants said it helped stay in the moment and track the 64 ideas more closely."
As for the show itself, Gabel said, "I think it's very valuable to credit unions. For those in the box there were several products that fit with credit unions. For those a bit further out of the box, there was an opportunity to think about how this technology could be applied in a different way that would fit with them.
"Either way, I think the show demonstrates that innovation in financial services is alive and well. The question is to what degree will credit unions go out and find way to co-develop with these providers as one way to stay out ahead."
The Filene Institute was a sponsor of the Finovate show and Gabel said she'd be sharing the group's thoughts with the show organizers and on the institute's website. Their opinions varied, of course, but a central theme was how the ideas could become reality back at the credit union, and if they should.
"There were some innovative products and services presented," said Ron Amstutz, executive vice president at the $2.8 billion Desert Schools FCU in Phoenix. "It'll be interesting to see how many of these startup ideas actually make it."
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The Suzuki Grand Vitara has been thoroughly overhauled for 2009, with more advanced drivetrains, better brakes, new cosmetics, and added features. A new V6 engine is available in addition to the four-cylinder engine. It has not turned soft in the process, nor has Suzuki tried to put seven seats where five belong. The Grand Vitara is quite capable in rugged terrain and offers superior durability than the car-based crossovers.
Four-wheel drive enthusiasts use the term soft-roader for vehicles that have all-wheel drive but aren't really built for anything rougher than a graded dirt road. Built on a front-wheel-drive platform, these car-based crossovers include the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mitsubishi Outlander, and Nissan Rogue.
Suzuki's Grand Vitara is a tougher little bugger. It's built on a rear-wheel-drive platform and is available with four-wheel drive, not all-wheel drive, the former distinguished from the latter by its added low-range gearing. This allows the Grand Vitara to climb or descend steeper inclines and walk over rocky obstacles without boiling its drivetrain. It has a proper underbody layout, with steel suspension arms rather than aluminum, and attention to the engine compartment means the muddy river at the door bottoms won't faze it. For two-wheel drive owners it means a nearly indestructible runabout.
However, just because the Grand Vitara can take some abuse doesn't mean the occupants have to. With fully independent suspension, able engines and a clean cabin, the Grand Vitara does not have the rough-and-tumble ride quality and cabin surroundings the term four-wheel drive often conjures up. It is quite happy on the pavement and doesn't ask any compromises.
The 2009 Grand Vitara is offered in 11 permutations, with nearly every imaginable combination available. All models are rated to tow a small trailer, and many can be flat-towed behind a motorhome.Model Lineup
The Grand Vitara ($18,499) comes standard with a 166-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and rear-wheel drive, with five-speed manual standard and four-speed automatic optional ($1100). Standard features include cloth upholstery, automatic air conditioning, power windows/mirrors/door locks, power steering, AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio, outside temperature display, map lights, vanity mirrors and visor extensions, 60/40 split-fold reclining rear seats, automatic headlamps, P225/70R16 tires on steel wheels. Options on the include Bluetooth connectivity, and auxiliary audio input jack.
Premium ($18,899) adds a cargo cover, privacy glass behind the front doors, hard spare tire cover, more paint choices. Premium 4WD ($20,349) also gets heated outside mirrors and offers optional alloy wheels.
XSport ($21,749) and XSport 4WD ($23,399) add SmartPass keyless entry/start, 6CD changer, leather-wrapped steering wheel, fog lamps, sunroof, roof rails and 16-inch aluminum wheels including the uncovered spare.
XSport V6 ($22,999) and XSport V6 4WD ($24,749) feature a 230-hp 3.2-liter V6 with a five-speed automatic and come with Hill Hold and Hill Descent Control and 17-inch aluminum wheels. An optional appearance package adds side steps and textured fender flares. A rear-view camera display on the inside mirror is available ($699).
Luxury upgrade with leather upholstery and synthetic leather door trim, heated front seats, premium audio systems, dark-silver wood print trim, 18-inch aluminum wheels on V6, full hard spare tire cover. The rear view camera and auxiliary audio input jack are the only options. They come in four models: Luxury ($23,249), Luxury 4WD ($26,299), Luxury V6 ($24,549) and Luxury V6 4WD ($26,299).
Safety equipment that comes standard includes dual-stage frontal airbags, front side airbags, and side curtain airbags front and rear. Active safety features to help you avoid accidents include electronic stability control (ESP) incorporating traction control, and antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and brake assist.Walkaround
Since it's a compact SUV, the Suzuki Grand Vitara isn't all that grand in scale, but it's more space efficient than a lot of utility and crossover vehicles. Short overhangs, fairly straight and vertical sides and cargo door, and excellent outward visibility designed for trail use are equally welcome in urban environs.
The 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara is an inch longer than its predecessor.
Head-on, the Grand Vitara's styling is reminiscent of a Saab, with horizontal headlamp elements that appear inset and protected, clean lines and a wraparound clamshell hood that has no bodywork seams on top where they could be seen by occupants. The line that forms the hood opening sweeps upward and carries all the way to the back door, creating a smooth character line.
Although the top window line slopes downward in opposition to the character line, neither is aggressive and the back-seat side windows are still quite large, as opposed to the tiny angular glass on some similar vehicles. Wheels are simple spoked arrangements that don't pack in snow or mud, fender flares keep them trimmed without adding excessive width, and privacy glass is used on upper trim levels.
From a lower vantage point you will also notice that approach and departure angles, which indicate how steep an object or incline you can tackle without body contact, are both very good. Perhaps even more important, departure angle is almost the same as approach, so if you get the front over there's a good chance the back will go over clean as well. Urban dwellers with high curbs will appreciate this because of U-turn ability.
An Appearance package that adds side steps and textured fender flares is offered for XSport models, but we submit since the Grand Vitara doesn't tower over you that no step is needed, and that a few rock scrapes or hunks of mud will far better provide the appearance that you use your 4WD.
From the rear the Grand Vitara takes styling cues from its big brother, the Suzuki XL7, and squares it off to promote more cargo area, easier loading, and less snow-scraping off the rear glass. The Grand Vitara slightly resembles the Toyota RAV4 but comes across as more purpose-styled. Placing the rear tire low on the cargo door doesn't interfere with rear visibility, frees space inside and means you won't have to lie on the muddy, wet or snow-covered ground to reach the spare nor load the dead dirty tire in the cargo area.
In back, the license plate holder that hangs down will be the first thing scraped on trail adventures but it is expendable and won't keep you from driving home.
The Grand Vitara is not based on a front-wheel-drive car like most small SUVs, and has a hybrid unibody with a ladder frame like a truck underneath it. This adds a bit of weight but the payoffs in strength are worth it for serious use; we parked one on two opposite wheels with the remaining two hanging in mid-air and could still open and close the doors and cargo door with normal effort.Interior
The 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara cabin puts to rest any notion that small equals penalty box. There is nothing ground-breaking in style or features but the logic and execution are first-rate, the materials fully appropriate and cheap to neither eye nor touch.
It's as easy to get in and out of the Grand Vitara as it is with most big cars and many drivers will appreciate that they can almost slide in rather than sit down and later have to climb out. Seats are nicely shaped to allow freedom of movement and supportive enough to empty the fuel tank. While appearance and materials vary by model, the entry-level model offers the same layout, usability, and safety features of the top-line model. Interior materials are upgraded as the price increases, and the Limited comes with leather seats. Regardless of fabric, the center and door armrests are nicely padded.
A three-spoke tilt wheel offers illuminated redundant controls on all but the base model and frames the three-pod instruments; tachometer, speed, and temperature/fuel/gear display on every model. Often-used operating controls are stalk mounted and easy to use. The shifter, gated on automatics, and handbrake are both well-placed.
Outboard dash vents are omni-directional, with conventional horizontal vents at the top of the central dash area. The audio system and climate control run down the panel, and the only potential issue is display visibility with polarized sunglasses. Door pockets, center console storage and a smaller one overhead, glovebox, and smaller bins handle miscellany.
Rear-seat passengers will find more than adequate leg and headroom, even with a sunroof, although some car-based truck-lets have a bit more room. Sheer width dictates that three-across should be youngsters or petite people but the fairly flat cushion and three full-size headrests equalize comfort among them. The rear seat splits with the narrow side behind the driver, and both sides recline independently.
The cargo load floor is not very high thanks to the rear suspension and with the tire outside there is a sizable open bin underneath it. Volume is decent given the compact exterior dimensions and shaped more upright than laid out flat. Various nets and clips help secure items, and the rear seats fold easily to increase volume by a factor of 2.8.
The back door swings open to the right, so you will have to step around it when loading and unloading curbside at the airport or in the big city. (This is in deference to the more crowded Japanese home market.) However, you will never scrape it on a low ceiling as you might a hatch nor have to jump up to reach the pull strap. Adding a piece of non-skid material, clear cover, or scuff plate to the top of the bumper would protect the paint from loading scars.Driving Impressions
The Suzuki Grand Vitara offers two engines, a brand-new, unique-to-Suzuki, built-in-Japan 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a 3.2-liter V6. Both engines are all-aluminum and included in the zero-deductible, transferable 7 year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
Fuel mileage varies from 19/26 mpg EPA City/Highway for the four-cylinder 2WD manual to 17/23 mpg for a V6 automatic 4WD.
The 2.4-liter four-cylinder is quite competitive and goes about its business smoothly with minimal fuss, delivering 166 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque. You will floor it for uphill on-ramps and sand dunes, and it will happily deliver everything it has without sounding stressed, strained, or underpowered. Either transmission works well with it, and you'll get the best out of it with the manual.
The 3.2-liter V6 engine, also built in Japan, is a derivative of the high-feature V6 used as a 3.6-liter in the Suzuki XL7 and Cadillac CTS and the 2.8-liter turbo used in the Saab 9-3. The 3.2-liter version is designed for longitudinal use, as in the Grand Vitara and other trucks, as opposed to a transverse layout where the engine sits sideways, usually over the front drive wheels. The 3.2-liter delivers 230 hp at 6200 rpm, the same as the 3.2-liter, 400-pound heavier Land Rover LR2, and 213 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm through a five-speed automatic gearbox.
Smoothness and refinement characterize the V6 and the added oomph shows up more at highway speeds than around town or around the rocks. The fuel economy rating hit is relatively small because the V6 gets an extra gear in its automatic, but if you make a habit of using the extra 64 horsepower you will pay in mileage.
Two-wheel drive Grand Vitaras drive the rear wheels, a long-time staple of trucks and taxis and other working vehicles, and a favorite of enthusiasts for driving dynamics. 166 ponies do not make a hot-rod, but the Grand Vitara's ideal 50/50 weight distribution deliver good on-road handling and response and, with the traction control switched off, a heck of a lot of fun drifting around an off-highway vehicle park or snowy field.
With all-independent suspension the Grand Vitara gives up little in ride comfort to most car-based crossovers; in many cases where the crossovers use very low-profile tires the Suzuki rides better because the tires absorb more of the sharp impacts. The Grand Vitara quietly rolls down the highway, the steering and brakes working exactly as you expect with little effort. It might not be the ideal commuter car everywhere, but for rural Minnesota, New Mexico or Alaska, it makes a compelling argument with its decent fuel economy, non-punishing ride and solid build.
Two four-wheel drive systems are available, the single-mode system on Premium trim and a four-mode system on XSport and Luxury models. Both have low-range gearing to get you through slow-speed situations like steep ascents and high-load situations like deep sand and mud. The four-mode system has a setting for four-wheel drive on pavement, as you'd use in winter weather or extreme rain, and it normally drives both axles evenly but can deliver full power to either front or rear axle if needed. Both systems are controlled by a dash-mounted switch. A traction control component helps in very low friction surfaces, and proper axle gearing and torque converter setup ensure maximum use of available power.
While the Grand Vitara is more capable off the highway than most cute-utes and high wagons, it does not compete with the likes of Jeep's Wrangler or Hummer's H3, both heavier, more expensive, more severe-duty machines that extract a penalty in ride comfort and fuel economy. However, a Grand Vitara will handle small rocks, off-camber climbs, and water crossings deep enough that opening a door would flood the floor and the exhaust burbles like one of Suzuki's outboard motors; if you look under hood you'll find the engine air intake is located well up high and the area is quite serviceable by modern vehicle standards.
Tow rating for the Grand Vitara is 3,000 pounds, sufficient for a pair of personal watercraft, dirt bikes or small pop-up trailer, but a little shy for a bass boat. Grand Vitara 4-mode models may be pulled on all four wheels, as a dinghy behind a motorhome, following instructions in the owner's manual and proper fitting of an airbag-compliant tow bar.Summary
The Grand Vitara is a solid choice, both figuratively and literally, in compact SUVs. Suzuki has eschewed making the Grand Vitara a station wagon in favor of keeping the components and durability required for off-highway use. And it has done so while making it more efficient, comfortable for daily use, and sporting a good degree of features, finish, and value.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent G. R. Whale filed this report from the Texas Hill Country.
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Mayor Chris Beutler today said citizen input from the Taking Charge budget process has resulted in his proposal to end non-injury accident reporting in the 2012-2014 budget. He said the proposed budget cut, equal to 2.5 police officers, will allow the City to fund services citizens ranked as higher priorities, including StarTran service, library hours and the Pioneers Park Nature Center.
"In government, it is easy to develop an 'inside the beltway' mentality in which the inner workings of government become the driving force, rather than the citizens we seek to serve," Mayor Beutler said. " The Taking Charge process gives us a citizen's view on our decision-making and helps our employees better understand the expectations of the public. The public engagement aspects of Taking Charge also have given us clear direction as to what citizens want."
Only 42 percent of those responding to the recent online budget survey said they would retain non-injury accident reporting. It was the second year in a row that the service was ranked as the lowest priority among the options listed. Of those survey respondents who wanted to avoid a tax increase, only 34 percent supported non-injury accident reporting. The Mayor said he had been leaning toward cuts in StarTran service that had been recommended in a recent audit. But survey support for StarTran was strong - nearly 68 percent wanted to retain StarTran service.
City Public Safety Director Tom Casady said the City has investigated non-injury traffic accidents and completed vehicle accident reports as a convenience for drivers and their insurance companies. Last year, police investigated about 6,925 non-injury accidents. If the cut is made, officers would still respond to crashes to protect the scene until vehicles are removed; to confirm that drivers are licensed, insured and sober; and to help arrange for a wrecker and transportation. Drivers would still need to compete an accident report for the State Department of Roads when required by law. Drivers would be reliant on their insurance companies for any determination of cause and contributing factors.
The Mayor will present his proposed budget to the City Council Monday, July 9. He said the budget cuts will not be as noticeable as they have been in previous years. The workforce will be reduced by 8.8 full time equivalents, but most of the job reductions are not the result of ending programs.
"It is a cautious budget that does not create big new spending obligations in response to sales tax growth," Beutler said. "It is a fiscally prudent budget that still seeks to provide service more efficiently. And it is a budget that allows the people to have a say in how they are governed."
The Mayor thanked the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center (PPC) which has worked with the City on the Taking Charge public engagement process for five years. He said the PPC has documented increased feelings of trust and confidence in City Hall as a result of the Taking Charge process.
"If people have faith that City Hall is making reasonable decisions, they will be more likely to support the tough choices that need to be made for Lincoln's future," Beutler said. "That faith is how you build a consensus around a project like the Pinnacle Bank Arena or the decision to invest an additional $7 million per year in roads as we did in last year's budget."
The results of the online survey are now available on the City website, lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: taking charge). The Mayor's proposed budget for 2012-2013 will be available beginning Monday afternoon at lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: budget).


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You can feel as if you have really accomplished a great workout after walking on the treadmill, pedaling away on a stationary bike or hopping on an elliptical for an hour. However, are you really getting all you can out of your workout by using these machines? I know that most of us like to rely on cardio to achieve our weight loss goals. It is one of the best ways to burn calories and shed those excess pounds. Cardio can get your heart pumping and your dress size shrinking if you do it right. There are a lot of cardio myths out there that many of us take for truths. The things that we swear by may be causing us harm and slowing our results. Here are three cardio myths that many of us have fallen victim to.
Cardio is the fastest way to lose weight and burn fat. Most of us know that cardio burns a lot of calories, and we need to burn those excess calories to lose those extra inches. However, did you ever stop to think what kind of weight you are burning? If it was just fat, then you would be doing a lot of good. However, cardio burns fat and muscle. This means that you could lose muscle mass unless you incorporate some type of strength training into your routine. You can build muscle, burn fat and lose weight, especially if you try metabolic weight training or weight training done at a high pace. You can use kettlebells and free weights for this.
You can burn more calories by performing on an empty stomach. Many think that if your belly is empty, you will have to use stored fat to fuel your workout, which will cause you to burn more fat. However, your body needs energy to perform your routine, so I would not suggest skipping a meal before your workout. This could also lead to negative effects on your body in the form of losing muscle mass. The best option is to choose a healthy pre-workout snack that will fuel your workout.
Harder is always better. This one is a little more complicated than it seems. You will actually burn a greater percentage of your calories from fat if you stay in the "fat burning zone." However, you will be exercising at a lower intensity and keeping a lower heart rate, which means you will burn less calories. But, you'll be saving your muscle! This is key. Keep it lower the majority of the time and you'll be right on point!
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (Oct. 29, 2011) – Despite tough weather conditions for a second straight day, the ETSU women's golf team maintained its position atop the leaderboard following second round play Saturday in the Lady Paladin Invitational at the Furman University Golf Course.
The Buccaneers will lead Georgia State by two strokes as they enter third and final round action on Sunday. Meanwhile, ETSU sophomore Sian Evans (Gillingham, England), who began the day as the event's individual leader, finished Saturday's action tied for fourth after firing a 7-over-par 79. She is currently just three strokes back of leader Charlotte Lorentzen of Georgia State.
"The conditions were tough again today and that made the course difficult to play," said ETSU head coach Stefanie Shelton. "The girls hung in there and played hard though. They are in a great state mentally. We look forward to the challenge of playing the course tomorrow."
Along with Evans, other ETSU results included senior Mayte Vizcarrondo (Cadiz, Spain) tying for 8th, while junior Chloe Garner (Somerset West, South Africa) is tied for 13th, after posting a team-best score of 78 on Saturday. Sophomore Larissa Steinfeldt (Eschweiler, Germany) is also playing well and tied for 20th.
The Bucs will return for third and final round action on Sunday, and fans can watch live scoring via Golfstat.com. For more on ETSU women's golf, including daily updates on the day's play, visit ETSUBucs.com and click on the women's golf link.


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Thank you all for the warm welcome. I am very excited to join the community and look forward to interacting with everyone!
As Chet mentioned, I will be involved in expanding the social media platform for the Cisco industry team.
I am fascinated by the new relationships that exist between businesses and customers as a result of social media. In the old paradigm, traffic was mostly one way: customers were inundated with sales and marketing information but rarely given the opportunity to provide insightful feedback. Not anymore. Via social media, the customer really is king. Customers rightly now expect a relationship that is collaborative, on-demand, automated, and in real-time. A customer can become a renowned expert and evangelist for a company – or embarrass a company by publicly criticizing its customer service.
Smart companies will embrace and promote this new relationship. It's the best customer focus group on the planet, and it's free! However, social media isn't the goal but rather the journey. A smart company will also have a proper social media strategy, not just a social media presence. This is where I hope to make my biggest contribution. The Manufacturing Industry team has embarked on this social media journey to engage with you, our audience. We need to be leading the conversation, listening properly and reaching the right people. I hope that you will join me in this exciting process as active members and contributors as I help guide that journey. Thanks again for the warm welcome, and stay tuned!
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Most of us park our retirement savings in stocks, bonds and maybe a sliver of something exotic like commodities. But about 2% of the nation's IRAs, with assets of more than $100 billion in all, are "self-directed" –managed under special custodial arrangements that let the investors put their money in, well, almost anything they want, as long as they don't use or profit from those investments before they retire. Real estate is one of the most popular holdings in such IRAs, as Encore discussed recently. In the summer edition of WSJ Money magazine, going live this weekend, my former colleague James Sterngold takes a look at the intriguing benefits and not-insignificant pitfalls of self-directed retirement accounts, profiling investors who've built nest eggs on everything from dressage horses to a rock-and-roll fantasy camp. (Giddyup, Roger Daltrey.)


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The Lincoln City Council will vote on the nomination of former State Senator DiAnna Schimek to fill the vacant Council seat formally held by Jayne Snyder, on Monday September 26, according to City Council Chairman Gene Carroll.
Carroll previously announced he would select a name for Council vote from nominations made by his fellow Council members. Jon Camp and Adam Hornung nominated Mary Bills-Strand, a local realtor. Carl Eskridge, Jonathan Cook, and Doug Emery nominated DiAnna Schimek.
"We were fortunate to have two such outstanding citizens nominated for the Council seat. Mary Bills-Strand has been a community leader on a number of issues facing the City. I have a tremendous amount of respect for her and her accomplishments," Carroll said.
"It was a difficult decision as both candidates have a great deal to offer the community. But in the end, I thought DiAnna's strengths filled a void that has been needed since John Spatz left the Council. The City needs to work closely with the Legislature on issues that impact the City of Lincoln. With DiAnna's 20 years as a state senator, no one is better positioned to help the City make progress on issues such as the Commission on Industrial Relations, jobs creation, and state regulation."
"DiAnna has a reputation for building consensus and has demonstrated a long history of working with people across a broad political spectrum. She brings people together and will provide the same spirit of non-partisanship to the Council that is characteristic of our non-partisan Legislature," Carroll said.
Carroll also cited Schimek's breadth of experience as a factor, "DiAnna has faced a variety of issues in her career, from health policy to economic development, jobs creation to affordable housing to performance auditing. She will hit the ground running from day one and provide an important perspective on many issues from which we can all benefit."
"I think DiAnna is the best choice for moving Lincoln forward," Carroll said.
The Chair's nominee must receive four Council votes to be elected to the vacant Council seat. If no one is elected on Monday the 26th, the process is repeated at the October 3rd meeting until the open seat is filled.


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I like your site very much. Thank you for some much honesty. I have a question; do open relationships really work?
Well gee, thanks for your kind words, darlin'; I appreciate it.
To your question about open relationships, I guess that depends on the maturity level of the people considering opening their sexually exclusive relationship. And how much work they are willing to put forward to communicate with one another through all the details that such a decision entails.
That being said, there are a few things us sex researchers know for sure. In most cultures, people claim to practice sexual exclusivity, which is commonly referred to as monogamy. Although I think that's a misnomer. Monogamy literally means having one union, which, as we all know, tells us nothing about sexual expression of either or both partners.
Lifetime sexual exclusivity (being sexually involved with only one person for one's entire life) is rare. Serial sexual exclusivity (having a series of exclusive relationships over one's life) is much more common. And despite knowing that we humans do not mate for life, we continue to presume that sexual exclusivity, or monogamy is the only legitimate kind of coupling.
This, unfortunately, leads to our culture's obsession with cheating — that is, having sex with someone outside of a monogamous relationship. And frankly, what I know about humans, human relationships, and human sexuality; I can say for certain that fidelity is not necessarily a genital issue. One can indeed be faithful to someone else and still have the freedom to express him/herself sexually with others. It happens all the time. In these cases, fidelity is to the relationship and the agreements, parameters, and boundaries mutually agreed upon by the partners. Which get me back to my opening comment about the need for communication. Of course, it's much easier to presume that everyone in a relationship is working under the same rubric, but that kind of presumption is a fool's paradise.
Another shortcoming of setting up sexual exclusivity, or monogamy as the only legitimate kind of coupling is that it diminishes all the other types of relationships that flourish albeit in a more covert sort of way. And here I'm talking about an array of open relationship models and polyamory. The fact that we don't hear a lot about these non-traditional relationships shouldn't suggest to you, or anyone, that they don't exist or that they aren't practical or practiced my a lot of people. They are! It just means that most people in non-traditional relationships know not to go public in a society that would denigrate them for their lifestyle choices. That's how things are here in the good old US of A; and I'll wager it's also true for you Italians. Am I right, or am I right?
Open relationships and polyamorous relationships work because the people in them adhere to some basic tenets about how to conduct themselves.
First among them is the notion that these alternative relationships must be chosen; they can't be mandated. If one or another of the persons considering an open or poly relationship is being pressured to go along with the flow, or is fearful that he/she will be alone if he/she doesn't comply with the will of the other(s), that kind of duress is not gonna work.
Each person in the relationship needs to take responsibility for the choices he/she is making. If you're not up for the task, or if this kind of arrangement is not compatible with your personality type, don't attempt to override that. You will only jeopardize the relationship for the other(s) involved. However if the idea appeals to you, give it your best shot. I can guarantee it will be a learning experience. Just remember, exploring something and having it carved in stone are two very different things.
Second, communication is key. The more complex the relationship structure the greater the need for open lines of communication. Know your boundaries and express them clearly. Ask questions; never assume you know something when you don't. If you will allow me some shameless self-promotion, I'd like to direct your attention to my latest book, The Gospel Of Kink — A Modern Guide To Asking For What You Want And Getting What You Ask For. It's a communication and relationship-building workshop, for folks in nontraditional relationships, in workbook form. I think you will find it most enlightening.
Third, know yourself! You must be able to deal with your emotions, particularly jealousy, in an up-front, adult way. This is often much easier said than done. If you need to be the center of attention just so you can feel good about yourself, or you have serious territorial issues — this is mine, this is mine, and this is mine! Alternative relationships are probably not for you.
Know what keeps you even keel in terms of what you need and what you are able to give. There has got to be a healthy tension between these two things. If you're the kind who gives too much and resents not being rewarded for your gifts, stay away from alternative relationships. Or if you are so needy that you can't stand it when someone else is enjoying his/her time in the sun; open or poly relationships are decidedly not for you.
You should also know that alternative relationships, of whatever stripe, are, for the most part, on the fringes of what society will accept. And some are outright taboo. This doesn't mean you will have to slug it out on your own, in a vacuum of support. On the contrary, you will no doubt find that the people who are living contrary to the expectations of the popular culture are often a whole lot more generous with their support and compassion then those following all the rules.
You will find that your support system will shift from more traditional sources like family, church, and community to alternative sources like clubs and social groupings of other like-minded individuals as yourself. A common mistake made by those in non-traditional relationships is to take their problems and issues to their traditional support systems. This rarely works because the traditional support system will inevitably blame the non-traditional relationship setup for the problem. This is not true, of course, but how would those in traditional relationships know otherwise.
I always suggest that those in non-traditional relationships bring their issues to their non-traditional support system. Here you are less likely to encounter judgments about your life choices and more help with overcoming the problems at hand.
Good luck
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I have tried upload MP3s, and Zip files (album/mp3s) on both my Ubuntu 15.04 and 2012r2 server. The upload option will upload files to the incoming folder, but then it does nothing else. The files sit there and I am unable to access them from madsonic (5.1.5240.20150506.1212). Since I have never used this function before, nor can I find information on what is suppose to happen. So I am unsure if I need to manually move the files, or if masonic is suppose to do something with them.
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I've also read that she should be eating 10times per day and she only does 7-8...should I be concerned about this?
One last question....for now....Her night feeding went from about 20-30 minutes to barely 10, is this normal? I never really "watched" the clock, I would just glance when we started and then again when we stopped just because I was curious.
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The railroad industry includes railroad companies, manufacturers of railroad equipment and companies that service railroads.
In the 2014 campaign cycle, the industry contributed over $9 million to federal candidates, political parties and outside spending groups, its highest total ever. Almost all of that went to candidates and parties -- 65 percent of it to Republicans. During the past two decades, the railroad industry has regularly contributed more to Republicans than Democrats, with the split fluctuating depending on which party controls Congress.
Top contributors include one of the largest freight railroad networks, BNSF Railway; international transportation company CSX Corp; and premier railroad operator Union Pacific Corp. Each spent about $2 million in 2014 alone.
Industry favorites include Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio); and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R- Ky.). The three are also top recipients of contributions from rail's major rival, the trucking industry.
The industry also digs deep to ensure that its interests are represented in Washington, spending over $200 million on lobbying the federal government over the last five years combined.
The biggest industry spender in terms of federal lobbying has consistently been the Association of American Railroads -- an industry trade group whose members include all the major freight railroad companies and Amtrak -- with nearly $42 million in expenditures over the last five years.
Of paramount importance to the industry is encouraging increased federal investment in rail infrastructure and expanded freight and passenger rail. Rail interests scored a major political victory in 2009 when President Obama announced his support for a new high-speed rail system, though progress since then has been slow. Other issues they have lobbied on include taxes, the environment, safety regulations, energy policy, and homeland security.
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Even for a man immortalised on the small screen, former NSW detective Roger Rogerson endured the most dramatic of days.
The once-decorated detective had police thumping on the door of his Sydney home on Tuesday morning before ending the day behind bars, charged with the murder of university student Jamie Gao.
Rogerson, 73, appeared frail and dazed as he was frogmarched out of his suburban home in front of a media pack in Sydney's southwest.
"We're back to the Gestapo days now," he told the pack.
As he was pushed into a police car he complained about his bad hip and knee and said "on the advice of my lawyer, I've got nothing to say."
He and fellow former policeman Glen McNamara have been accused of killing Mr Gao in an alleged botched drug deal.
A day after police flew to Brisbane to track down Rogerson, detectives pounced on his home in Sydney's southwest as he chatted with his lawyer Paul Kenny.
Rogerson was whisked away to Bankstown Police Station, where he was charged with murdering the 20-year-old Mr Gao and large commercial drug supply.
Police allege Mr Gao took three kilograms of methamphetamine to a drug deal with Rogerson and McNamara on Arab Rd in Padstow last Tuesday.
Mr Gao was then driven to a nearby location and murdered, they say.
His body, wrapped in a blue tarpaulin with chains binding the feet, was found floating in the sea off Cronulla on Monday.
Rogerson had been in Queensland on Monday for a speaking engagement but Mr Kenny said his client had agreed to turn up to Sydney Police Centre at midday on Tuesday.
Mr Kenny was outraged by the surprise visit to his home by detectives.
He labelled the police move an "absolute disgrace" and deplored the theatrics.
"The way they spoke to Mr Rogerson was most unnecessary," Mr Kenny said.
"He has been an experienced policeman, he is an older gentleman, as you know ...
"He was treated like a dog.
"I don't know what television shows they have been watching but it's obviously a flop."
Rogerson didn't apply for bail which Magistrate Elaine Truscott formally refused in court on Tuesday afternoon.
Mr Kenny asked the magistrate for Rogerson's "security to be looked at", and for orders to be made so he could access medication while in custody.
Outside court, Mr Kenny wouldn't commit as to whether Rogerson would fight the charges.
"We'll see when we get the brief of evidence," he said.
Rogerson's due before Central Local Court on July 22, where he will appear by audio visual link.
McNamara, who was arrested on Sunday night and also charged with murder and large commercial drug supply, is also due to appear in court in July.


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Peggy Flanagan is a dynamic trainer, teacher, and community and political organizer with more than 10 years of experience in the progressive movement. She is enrolled in the White Earth Band of Ojibwe and is an urban Indian from the great city of Minneapolis. Her vocation is to ensure that Native American people are heard within all aspects of civic engagement: community organizing, electoral politics, and the creation of public policy.
Peggy is a storyteller at heart and is a sought-after speaker on leadership development and organizing. Peggy is the director of external affairs at Wellstone Action—the country's largest progressive training center. Before assuming her current role at Wellstone Action, she directed the Native American Leadership Program at the organization.
Peggy also serves as adjunct faculty for George Washington University's Native American Political Leadership Program. Recently named as one of the top 100 most influential people in Minnesota politics by Campaigns & Elections magazine, Peggy was the First Americans GOTV coordinator in Minnesota for the 2008 Barack Obama Campaign for Change and Al Franken for Senate campaign, and served as the Native American community coordinator for the Minnesota Kerry-Edwards campaign in 2004. She was elected to the Minneapolis School Board at age 24 and was the first Native American and youngest individual to serve on that body. In 2008, she was recognized by the Minnesota Jaycees as one of the 10 Outstanding Young Minnesotans.
While it is clear that Peggy has a passion for politics, that passion is rooted in social justice and the teachings of Jesus. Peggy first connected with Sojourners while helping to organize the "Rolling to Overcome Poverty" bus tour and she never looked back. Through her involvement in Call to Renewal and now Sojourners, Peggy has found a home where her faith and politics can co-exist. She often says that she "grew up" through her participation with Sojourners over the years. She's humbled to serve on the Sojourners board.
Peggy has also served on the boards of several other community organizations, including the Native American Community Development Institute, Native Vote Alliance of Minnesota, and the Young Elected Officials Network.
Peggy is a 2002 graduate of the University of Minnesota and holds a bachelor's degree in American Indian studies and child psychology. She is a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
Peggy lives in Minneapolis with her husband Tim and their dog Reuben.
Areas of Expertise
- Community organizing
- Native American civic engagement
- Electoral politics


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Thursday, February 28, 2013
Business vs. Baseball
On the baseball side, Crane hired Jeff Luhnow and gave him free rein to rebuild the franchise. Luhnow came over from the Cardinals, where he was integral to the success that franchise experienced, both in the majors and on the farm. Luhnow's hand-picked team has focused on the Astros' minor league system, which was universally ranked among the worst when he took over. The results have been astounding. Through a fantastic draft and many savvy trades, the farm system has improved by leaps and bounds in just a short time. Nearly every national expert now rates the system in the top 10. You might disagree with his vision, but I don't think there is any question that he has been enacting his vision efficiently and effectively.
On the business side, can anyone really tell what is going on? The flubs and head scratchers have been fairly constant from the beginning. They started with the 70 million dollar discount for the move to the AL. There have been ugly billboards blocking the view of the downtown, twitter gaffes, the loss of a beloved broadcaster and questionable claims of poverty. The ongoing negotiations with CSN Houston are threatening to leave a large portion of Houston and the surrounding area unable to watch the Astros. Recently, people looking for tickets on opening day noticed the ticket prices doubled. The unifying vision of the business side, if there is one, seems to be money. And that is not sitting well.
A lot of these can be viewed as perception problems. There are valid defenses for each one of these moves, and those defenses have been offered. But that misses point. The direction of the baseball side will require patience and faith. In the meantime, we want to know that the Astros care about us, as a fan. We want to know that our loyalty is not being taken for granted. If the Astros have a perception problem with the fans now, whatever the reasons, it could be devastating. A fan lost now might not be regained when the baseball side finally sees results.
For now, the baseball side is still winning over my loyalty. I am still seeing this new ownership as a positive for the Houston Astros, because it is fixing what was broken on the field. But I want to see a unified front. I want to see the baseball side saying be patient, we are working on the future, and the business side saying, we will do everything we can to help you along the way. Right now, those messages seem crossed.
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A point to quibble on: that paragraph about the sudden resurgance in the minor league rating and Luhnow's arrival is misleading. Many of the top prospects, and almost the entirety of the win/loss improvement in the system last year was accomplished by pre-Luhnow acquisitions. I don't mean to be a heretic, but Wade and Heck deserve a lot of credit on that front.
Just a minor issue, as the theme of the post is spot on.
- March 1, 2013 at 8:36 AM
Here is a sad thought. My family is split fairly evenly between Braves and Astros fans. Because I grew up in Lake Charles I've have always been a very loyal 'Stros fan. So has half of the family. Last week I spoke to my brother who is also a huge Astros fan. And he mentioned that he was going to start watching the Braves instead and has started following their spring training. Due to the fact that the Astros are going to be completely and totally blacked out here this year. Doesn't look like we will even get audio. So, my sister (Braves fan) is now recruiting me. I must say that I've never hated the Braves. So maybe I'll move to the dark side or maybe I'll take a sabbatical from MLB all together and just follow it loosely on sites like this. : (
- March 1, 2013 at 8:48 AM
- Keith Ashcraft said...
Looking one by one at the flubs I feel it might not be as bad as it sounds. Specifically, the AL move can probably be put on MLB and not Jim Crane, if not entirely then the large majority of the blame. The billboards are hard to explain, especially considering they didn't get permission from the Houston Sports Authority. Twitter gaffes are just that and probably just the result of a lack of editing. CSN sounds like a crummy situation all the way around, not sure who is at fault, the Astros or Comcast. JD leaving is huge and probably the biggest blow to Astros fandom. Basically, what I'm saying is I agree, it's been a tumultuous time and perhaps not all of the blame can be placed on ownership. But Only time will tell
- March 1, 2013 at 9:25 AM
- (Not Hank) Aaron said...
Nooooooo. Don't do it. Don't become a part of the tomahawk chopping hoard. You can get radio on mlb at bat. 20 bucks for the year.
- March 1, 2013 at 9:34 AM
- (Not Hank) Aaron said...
Agreed, individually they might not be that bad. But they add up. And if the fans perceive a problem, there is a problem.
- March 1, 2013 at 9:36 AM
Hey Paul, you can have an AL and NL team, I did before. The Braves were one of my favorite NL teams when I was growing up. I just loved watching Maddux work, that guy knew how to pitch.
- March 1, 2013 at 9:43 AM
Yeah maybe I'll just listen on mlb audio. Didn't realize that wasn't subject to blackouts. Thanks. But it still stinks not to be able to see them.
I usually attend a dozen or so Astros games a year even though it's a good 7 hr drive.
But, if I can't watch them locally. I'll move that to 0 games.
Case study, the NBA Hornets I listened to on radio last year because there wasn't a broadcast north of the lake of NOLA where I live. This year they are broadcasted on a local station so I can watch the games. I attended 2 games last year. Over 20 this year.
Take that advice MLB.
- March 1, 2013 at 10:20 AM
- farmstros said...
I understand the distinction you make, but it is very difficult for me to separate the baseball side from the business side. Mainly because I am pretty certain when push comes to shove, the business side will drive the bus.
- March 1, 2013 at 1:36 PM
What happened to Crane's introduction press conference where he sincerely stated he would cut the prices so fans would come??... am I the only one that remembers that... LIKE the Tax tables pre-Reagan letting you hoard as much of the Companies' salary only having to pay taxes as high as 90% of Gross Income ayt $1 Mil. (what 10-yr averaging was for.)
- March 3, 2013 at 9:20 AM
Ok to the comment about CSN the Astros own that channel. They are the majority stake holder. The only reason you can't watch your team is because Jim Crane wants his money.
Part of running a business is making your customers happy. I honestly don't understand why Crane bought the team. The average fan was already lost. He has done everything possible to upset and drive away his core customers. His stunt flying off to golf with Obama after telling us the Astros are broke shows how out of touch he really is. If he thought minute maid was empty last year just wait. I absolutely hate what he has done to my team.
- March 4, 2013 at 11:04 PM


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After playing for over five hours on Friday night at Hawks Field in front of a national-television audience on the Big Ten Network, senior Chad Christensen delivered a two-out single in the bottom of the 16th inning that scored fellow senior Bryan Peters from third base to propel the Nebraska baseball team (9-15, 3-1 Big Ten) to a 10-9 win over the Northwestern Wildcats (10-7, 2-2 Big Ten).
Peters had one of his best games as a Husker, even though he didn't enter the game until the seventh inning. With the bases loaded and two outs in the seventh, Peters pinch hit for Wes Edrington and lined a full-count double off of reliever Kyle Ruchim into the right-field gap that cleared the bases to tie the game, 8-8. Peters picked up his third hit of the night to lead off the 16th, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt from Rich Sanguinetti and then to third on a deep fly out to right field from Pat Kelly. Following a walk to Michael Pritchard, Christensen lined 2-0 pitch from Jack Livingston to right field for the game winner.
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Tanner Lubach also played hero for the Huskers as his two-out single in the bottom of the ninth sent the game to extra innings. After Ruchim struck out Darby and Kalkowski to, Blake Headley worked a walk and was replaced on the base paths by Ty Kildow. The 5-5 speedster from Omaha promptly stole second to get himself in scoring position. With a 1-1 count and the Huskers down to their final out of the game, Lubach dropped a single into left field, his only hit of the night, that scored Kildow to tie the game, 9-9, after Northwestern took the lead in the top of the ninth.
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Tonight's 16-inning affair was the longest at Hawks Field in nearly five years, as the Huskers also played 16 with the Texas A&M Aggies on May 9, 2008. 11 pitchers combined to throw 522 pitches on the night.
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