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Pneumatic function fittings, as the name implies, do more than simply connect hose or tubing to a cylinder, valve, or other air-powered device — as is the case with conventional fittings. They perform additional control or safety operations, possibly eliminating valves and other devices from a circuit.
For pneumatic system designers, combining multiple capabilities into a single fitting offers compact size, greater design flexibility, elimination of potential leak paths, simplified installation, and potentially lower costs.
These fittings come in a variety of sizes, configurations, materials (such as brass, plastic, steel, and stainless steel), and with push-in connections or standard or metric threads. Here's a look at some of the various types of function fittings available today.
Miniature ball valves
Mini ball valves come in 2/2 and 2/3 versions and let operators open and close a pneumatic circuit. Compact and light weight, they are suited to all types of installations, and a variety of mounting styles lets system designers select the best configuration for a particular application. A screwdriver slot allows closing and opening, even where access may be difficult. Full passage mini ball valves accommodate high flow with low pressure drop.
Operating specs include a maximum pressure of 10 bar, vacuum capability down to 755 mm Hg (99% of vacuum), and working temperature of – 20° to 80° C.
Blocking fittings
Designed to offer maximum flow capacity, blocking fittings lock a cylinder's piston in place by simultaneously cutting off the supply and exhaust air. Functional locks are more precise and rapid when blocking fittings are mounted directly on the cylinder, the volume of air in the piping is no longer a factor.
They should be mounted in pairs, and some versions can fully swivel, providing flexibility in the design and installation of pneumatic circuits. Working pressure with compressed air ranges from 1 to 10 bar. Working temperature ranges from –20° to 70°C
Venting fittings
Fittings with venting capability come in several versions and configurations. Manually operated vent fittings can be used whenever a system must be frequently depressurized. They guarantee immediate isolation of the air line by venting to atmosphere when a simple manual lever is shifted.
Supply in the 3/2 version, for example, can be on the instant- connection side or on the threaded side — for instance, when mounted on a manifold. Maximum working pressure is 10 bar and temperature range is –10° to 80°C.
3/2 pneumatic sleeve valves may be used to bleed the air line by venting the system to atmosphere. Their in-line configuration permits compact mounting directly into the pipework. Moving the sleeve in one direction lets air freely pass through the valve. Moving it in the opposite direction shuts off the supply and exhausts downstream air. Temperature range is the same as for the manually operated vent fittings, but maximum working pressure is 16 bar, and flow direction is one way.
Pressure regulator
Pressure regulator fittings are used to stabilize the pressure applied to pneumatic actuators at a preset value, regardless of upstream pressure fluctuations. Outlet pressure is fully controlled by an adjustment screw. To aid pressure selection, the screw on fittings from some manufacturers is calibrated to show the pressure setting.
Pressure regulator fittings can be mounted downstream of the control valve to reduce pressure for one direction or mounted upstream of the control valve for reduced pressure in both directions. These fittings handle input pressure from 1 to 16 bar, and regulated pressure is 1 to 8 bar. Working temperature range is –10° to 70°C.
Pressure reducer
Pneumatic cylinders often require full force when extending to move a load, but only minimal force on the return stroke. Thus, applying full system pressure to retract the rod wastes energy.
Pressure reducer fittings provide the cylinder with a pressure reduced to a value determined by manual adjustment, thereby increasing energy efficiency. These fittings can mount directly to a control valve or terminal block, or on the pipework between the control valve and cylinder (in-line version). Typical working pressure is 1 to 8 bar and temperature range is –15° to 60°C.
Soft-start fittings
Pneumatic soft-start fittings allow air pressure to gradually increase only on the first cycle of equipment operation. They prevent shocks to a pneumatic system or sudden movements when a machine starts up. For instance, a protected cylinder gradually returns to the position where it stopped when system was vented. Mounted on the FRL (filter-regulatorlubricator) outlet, they protect the entire downstream installation. When mounted to the control valve's supply port or to the common supply line of several associated valves, they control all designated actuators.
Typical working specs for soft-start function fittings include pressures from 3 to 10 bar and temperatures from –15° to 60° C.
Non-return valves
Non-return valves are check valves contained in the body of the fitting. They let air pass in one direction while blocking flow in the other direction. The fittings typically mount upstream of the protected circuit. Their extreme compactness and light weight make them well suited as an easily installed safety item in compressed air circuits. Working pressure is 1 to 10 bar and temperature range is 0° to 70°C.
Sensor fittings
Sensor fittings detect pressure drop and are generally used to discern the end-of-travel of a cylinder. They produce a pneumatic or electric end-of-stroke signal when no exhaust backpressure in the cylinder exists. They can mount on the cylinder or on the control valve.
Typical specs include a temperature range of -15° to 60°C, working pressure from 3 to 8 bar, breaking pressure from 0 to 6 bar, and a response time of 3 msec.
Flow-control regulators
Flow-control regulators control the speed of pneumatic actuators. In the one-way version, an adjustable orifice restricts the exhaust or inlet air flow. The inlet or exhaust flow, respectively, is unrestricted. In a bi-directional version, they control both exhaust and inlet flow. Depending on the model, flow regulators can mount onto a cylinder or in the compressedair line.
However, flow regulation (and, therefore, control speed) is more precise and constant when the flow regulator is positioned near the actuator. This can minimize the elastic effect of the compressed air contained in the pipework between the control valve and actuator. Therefore, direct mounting of a flow regulator fitting onto the actuator is recommended. Typical operating range is 1 to 10 bar pressure at 0° to 70° C.
Snap connectors
Snap connector fittings are used to isolate a circuit without venting the entire system. They are designed for frequent connections/disconnections with complete safety. Connection is confirmed by an audible "click." Working temperature is –20° to 80° C with a maximum pressure of 10 bar.
Rich Sachwitz is with Parker Hannifin's Fluid Systems Connectors Div., Otsego, Mich. Click here for more information on Parker's pneumatic function fittings.
Piloted non-return valve
The piloted non-return valve (PNRV), a recently introduced functional fitting, protects devices in process, assembly, packaging, material handling machines, robotics, and machine tools.
The PNRV integrates several different functions into a single fitting. It can block piston movement to stop a cylinder in mid-stroke, and maintain loads in the event of pressure loss or emergency shutoff in pneumatic circuits.
The PNRV also has an integrated manual exhaust button for venting residual pressure after an emergency stop and a flow regulator for controlling cylinder speed.
With three functions combined into one device (piloted non-return valve, flow regulator, and exhaust) and both the pilot port and supply port incorporated into this fitting, compactness and flexibility are obvious advantages.
PNRVs are mounted in pairs directly on the cylinder, and installation is straightforward: all of the PNRV's ports can swivel into any position, the flow regulator turns on its axis, and the instant-fitting ports make for quick assembly.
Working pressure range is 1 to 10 bar at temperatures from –5° to 60° C.
For more information on Parker's piloted non-return valve, including an animated video.


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The truth is, Israel doesn't want peace
Posted by Thomas Nephew on 1st December 2012
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu told us once Israel wants peace:
"The truth is, Israel wants peace, and the truth is, the Palestinians are doing all they can to torpedo direct peace talks," Netanyahu told his weekly Cabinet meeting.
(AP via Politico, 9/18/11)
If so, he's got a funny way of showing it. First he has a Hamas leader killed who was negotiating with Israeli officials. Then: a massively disproportionate attack on Gaza — following a history both in the past year and the past twelve years of the same. And now, after Palestinians gained a limited measure of formal recognition at the U.N.,
Israel plans to build some 3,000 new housing units in East Jerusalem and West Bank settlements in response to the Palestinians' successful bid for recognition at the UN General Assembly this week, a senior diplomatic source told Haaretz on Friday.
According to the source, Israel also plans to advance long-frozen plans for the E1 area, which covers an area that links the city of Jerusalem with the settlement of Ma'aleh Adumim.
If built, the controversial plan would prevent territorial contiguity between the northern and southern West Bank, making it difficult for a future Palestinian state to function.…
(In response to UN vote, Israel to build 3,000 new homes in settlements; Ravid, Haaretz, 11/30/11)
The truth is, Israel doesn't want peace — at least its government and those who will probably re-elect it don't. Judging by its actions, the Netanyahu administration wants conquest, occupation, blockade, and humiliation of Palestinians in their territories.
That's nothing new, but it's important to see the plain truth and I think it's important to be willing to say so. Because of our nation's nearly unconditional support for Israel, Americans don't have right to just claim this is an intractable problem or say a pox on both their houses. We need to look at facts like those in the map or in this chart, prepared by "Visualizing Palestine":
Palestinian and Israeli deaths since September 2000
via Visualizing Palestine)
The chart plainly shows an Israel far too interested in just killing alleged enemies (and anyone in the vicinity) — and not interested enough in preventing enmity by not killing first so often. The same could be said of the U.S., unfortunately. Yet both countries might actually be more safe the less often they kill in the name of safety. From a BBC report centered on a Gazan colleague's loss of a baby boy:
Before I left Jehad's house, leaving him sitting round a camp fire with other mourners, I asked him – perhaps stupidly – if he was angry over Omar's death.
"Very, very angry," he said, his jaw tensing as he glanced at the photos on his phone.
Jehad may well not look for revenge, but other Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank will.
EDIT, 12/1: "–following.." clause and links added.
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NEW YORK - Moviegoers satiated their appetite for the "Hunger Games" franchise by making the sequel "Catching Fire" one of the year's biggest hits.
"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" opened with $161.1 million at the domestic weekend box office, according to studio estimates Sunday.
It became the biggest November debut ever, as well as Lionsgate's most lucrative opening.
The result fell short of some expectations and failed to dethrone the year's biggest box-office opening, "Iron Man 3" with $174 million. But the film opened massively worldwide, taking in a total of $307.7 million.
The marketplace largely ceded the weekend to "Catching Fire." The only other new wide release was Disney's Vince Vaughn comedy "Delivery Man," which sputtered to an $8.2 million opening.
The box-office performance for "Catching Fire" establishes "Hunger Games," starring Jennifer Lawrence as the archer heroine of Suzanne Collins' young adult series, as among the elite franchises in movies. The budget nearly doubled from the original and Francis Lawrence took over directing duties from Gary Ross. "Catching Fire" received better reviews and drew a broader audience.
"When the first film was released, there was this idea that it was going to appeal largely to young girls," said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for box-office tracker Rentrak. "But over time, it's skewing back toward male audiences. There's actually a lot of action, there's violence in the movie. It's crossing over to a much broader base."
The domestic opening for "Catching Fire" is the fourth best ever, following "The Avengers ($207 million), "Iron Man 3" and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II" ($169 million).
Record keeping, though, has become more complicated in recent years at the box office. Higher-priced 3-D or IMAX screenings can boost revenue, as can early screenings. "Catching Fire," which earned 8 percent of its gross from IMAX showings, counted $25 million from Thursday night screenings among its weekend total.
The original "Hunger Games" earned $152.5 million in its opening weekend in March 2012, but didn't debut until midnight screenings Thursday.
"It's really become a phenomenon," said David Spitz, head of distribution for Lionsgate. "We've established now a better opening than the first, and now we're entering into the Thanksgiving and Christmas period, which is very, very lucrative."
After two weeks atop the box office, "Thor: The Dark World," released by Disney, slid to second with $14.1 million. After an impressive opening, the romantic comedy "The Best Man Holiday" added $12.5 million for a two-week total of $50.4 million.
Overseas, the critical and box-office hit "Gravity" from Warner Bros. opened big in China. The Sandra Bullock space adventure added $46.6 million to its international total in its eighth week of release. Its cumulative haul is up to $577 million.
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Rentrak. Where available, latest international numbers for Friday through Sunday are also included. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
1. "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," $161.1 million ($146.6 million international).
2. "Thor: The Dark World," $14.1 million ($24.8 million international).
3. "The Best Man Holiday," $12.5 million.
4. "Delivery Man," $8.2 million ($1.2 million international).
5. "Free Birds," $5.3 million ($575,000 international).
6. "Last Vegas," $4.4 million ($2.4 million international).
7. "Bad Grandpa," $3.5 million ($2.4 million international).
8. "Gravity," $3.3 million ($46.6 million international).
9. "12 Years a Slave," $2.8 million.
10. "Dallas Buyers Club," $2.8 million.
Estimated weekend ticket sales Friday through Sunday at international theaters (excluding the U.S. and Canada) for films distributed overseas by Hollywood studios, according to Rentrak:
1. "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," $146.6 million.
2. "Gravity," $46.6 million.
3. "Thor: The Dark World," $24.8 million.
4. "Fack Ju Gohte," $8.3 million.
5. "Captain Phillips," $6.8 million.
6. "The Counselor," $5.4 million.
7. "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2," $5 million.
8. "Friends 2," $4 million.
(tie) "Me, Myself and Mum," $4 million.
10. "Sole A Catinelle," $3.2 million.
Follow AP Film Writer Jake Coyle on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/jake_coyle
Universal and Focus are owned by NBC Universal, a unit of Comcast Corp.; Sony, Columbia, Sony Screen Gems and Sony Pictures Classics are units of Sony Corp.; Paramount is owned by Viacom Inc.; Disney, Pixar and Marvel are owned by The Walt Disney Co.; Miramax is owned by Filmyard Holdings LLC; 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight are owned by News Corp.; Warner Bros. and New Line are units of Time Warner Inc.; MGM is owned by a group of former creditors including Highland Capital, Anchorage Advisors and Carl Icahn; Lionsgate is owned by Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.; IFC is owned by AMC Networks Inc.; Rogue is owned by Relativity Media LLC.


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Established in 1957, The Abney Foundation is a private, grantmaking foundation in Anderson, SC. The Foundation makes grants to charitable organizations recognized under IRS code 501(c)(3). We do not make grants to individuals.
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Friday, July 1 marks the creation of the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics (MIfA). The Institute brings together 20 faculty members of the School of Physics and Astronomy conducting research in astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, planetary science, and space science under a single banner. As an institute within the School, the MIfA will replace the current Department of Astronomy in administering the University's undergraduate and graduate programs in astrophysics.
It will also help coordinate astrophysics research in the current Department of Astronomy with the growing astrophysics program in the physics portion of the School. The MIfA will work actively to develop new research funding opportunities and to seek endowed support for its key functions, including the University's involvement in the Large Binocular Telescope project.
Bob Gehrz has accepted appointment as the founding Director of the MIfA. Professor Ron Poling, Head of the School of Physics and Astronomy said, "Please join with me in congratulating Bob and all of the Institute's members on the launch of this new flagship for astrophysics research in Minnesota. I expect the MIfA will bring even greater success and visibility to this exciting and successful part of the University's research portfolio."


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Vanessa Bryant has sold a Newport Coast house for $3.22 million. The Mediterranean-style house was signed over to her as part of her divorce settlement with Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, and went on the market in September at $3.75 million.
The mountain-view house was built in 1999 and sits on about a quarter of an acre in a gated community where the Bryants have two other houses. Features include an office/library, five fireplaces, balconies, five bedrooms, a bonus room and 5.5 bathrooms. There is a spa, an outdoor fireplace and a built-in barbecue.
Public records show the Bryants bought the property in 2003 for $2.65 million.
Jordan Cohen of Re/Max Olson & Associates was the listing agent.
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The United States nearly pushed its national symbol to extinction in the 20th century. Yet 10 years ago today, the bald eagle officially came off the endangered species list. John Flicker, president of the National Audubon Society in 2007, proclaimed the rescue "among the greatest victories of American conservation."
Indeed it was. Consider how close we came to losing the bald eagle.
Eagles were targeted by hunters for their feathers. So coveted were these birds (and reviled, in some cases) that fanatics took to airplanes to shoot them out of the sky.
Finally, Congress passed the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act in 1940, which prohibits "pursuing, shooting, shooting at, poisoning, wounding, killing, capturing, trapping, collecting, molesting, or disturbing" a bald or golden eagle. The act also makes it illegal to "possess, sell, purchase, barter, offer to sell, offer to purchase" any part, nest or egg of either species. (Because of eagle feathers' religious and cultural significance, the law makes an exception so federally recognized American Indian tribes can own feathers. Note that even eligible Native Americans must first get a permit.)
Congress was serious about protecting these majestic birds, so the penalty is steep: $5,000 and a year in jail for the first offense, even for picking an eagle feather off the ground and keeping it.
Then came DDT.
From municipalities to farmers to homeowners, communities widely used the "wonder" synthetic pesticide starting in the 1940s to control mosquitoes; it entered our lakes and streams. As a result, eagles and osprey - both fish-loving raptors - started laying eggs with brittle, thin shells that couldn't support the weight of a nesting parent. Populations plummeted.
The bald eagle population hit rock bottom in 1963, when the Audubon Society and federal ornithologists documented just 417 mating pairs in the lower 48 states.
Public outcry made DDT unpopular. The U.S. banned DDT in 1972. The eagles slowly came back and today we routinely see them flying across Goodhue, Pierce, Pepin and Wabasha counties farm fields far from lakes and rivers when just 20 years ago seeing a single eagle along a riverbank was worthy of exclamation and getting out of your car to stare in wonder.
The announcement came June 28, 2007, that the Department of the Interior would remove the bald eagle from protection under the Endangered Species Act. The date was set for Aug. 9.
This region where the Minnesota, Cannon, St. Croix and Chippewa rivers flow into the Mighty Mississippi played a key role in the bird's survival. While residents can take some pride in that, our role in the victory was primarily one of geography. Still, residents here raised their voices loudly, collectively and effectively in the fight. Such places as Carpenter Nature Center, National Eagle Center and our state parks and wilderness areas are the result.
The eagle has been the nation's symbol since 1782, when Congress chose its image for the country's official seal. Today, local residents are blessed that sightings of bald eagles are almost as commonplace as the U.S. quarter.


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16 February 2012 • On-campus Event
Are you contemplating ministry or a deeper study of the Orthodox faith? Are you a recent or soon-to-be college grad discerning what your next step is? Or, maybe you are going through a "Quarter-life Crisis" and need a push in the right direction? No matter what life-changing questions you may be dealing with, why not consider exploring seminary life during your Spring Break?
"Come and see what life is like here, and where St. Vlad's might fit into your future plans," encourages Protodeacon Joseph Matusiak, the seminary's Director of Alumni and Recruitment.
When you visit us during your Spring Break you will have an opportunity to attend classes, worship in the chapel, tour the campus and its resources, engage faculty members and get to know current students. Detailed information on the seminary's various degree programs, financial aid, and admissions process also will be provided to you.
There is no cost to visiting potential students, other than their transportation costs. Prospective students may explore their travel options [2] on our Website. Participants needing help in navigating their way from the New York Metropolitan Airports or Railway/Bus Stations, however, may contact Pdn. Joseph at the seminary's Recruitment Office: 914-961-8313, EXT 342 or email: firstname.lastname@example.com. [3] Please also contact Pdn. Joseph to obtain more information, a schedule of activities, and a Prospective Student registration form.
St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, a graduate school of theology, offers Master of Divinity, Master of Arts (Theological Studies), and Master of Theology degrees. Find us on Google Maps [4]. Please consider visiting us at St. Vlad's!


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XML.Com has a pretty great 3 page maps howto up on their site. Check it out if you are interested in maps related stuff. It gives some solid information on how to handle geocoding to latitude and longitude using the excellent (and free!) Geocoder.us database.
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Sorry for the no blog yesterday lovelies! I PROMISE to blog today. N had a really bad cold the last few days (he's better now, thanks for asking), and he totally passed it on to me and my mom. So yesterday I wasn't feeling too hot (missed spin and yoga, but got a short 2 miler run in there) and today is no different. I have the beginning of a bad cold - super bad achy feeling, head hurts, eyes are watering, coughing, the works! Long story short though- I got a temp job until I start my REAL position in 2 weeks. So, I will blog when I get home from that or maybe if the people are way cool at the place I'm going today, I'll be able to get online and blog from there :)
Thursday, December 31, 2009
I'll be back
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
The loot
After my lovely (and I use that term loosly) 3 mile run on the tready at the gym, and a hurt so good lifting session, I was famished. I was starving for some reason! Not just a stomach growl, but a feeling dizzy starving. So what did I do? The natural thing any woman would do- go to Starbucks! I ordered myself a tall extra hot non fat skinny mocha hold the whip. I have no problem having my protein in the form of a delicious hot beverage. Thanks to darling N for a darling gift card to Sbucks.
So I most def hit the jackpot at Pier 1. When my family decided they were going to do an ornament exchange instead of getting everyone a present, I immediately headed to Pier 1. They have the cutest and most prettiest ornaments ever! I knew they were having a crazy sale so I was very excited knowing that whatever I walked out with, I was going to get a great deal on it. I walked out with the most AMAZING canvas painting, 2 pillows for my new couch, and 2 adorable ornaments. The painting was originally $130, the ornaments were originally $9 and $4, the pillows were normally $25 each, and how much did my trip cost? $60 and some change! You cannot beat this people. The painting will be going right over my new couch and I can't tell you how in love I am with it. I kept thinking about it sitting in my car while I did my other shopping. *side note: I did have to text N to make sure it was a-okay to buy the painting. I convinced him this was a NEED and NOT a want-take notes ladies*
OOO mama loves
The cushy comfy pillows to go on our beautiful new couches
The cutsie ornaments that I won't use or really see till next Christmas :(
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Be back in a Jiff
Things over here at California Dreamin are busy! I got the gym to hit and a bunch of FUN errands to run. What I mean by fun is shopping for household knick nacks :) I'll be back later today to blog it up!
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Monday, December 28, 2009
Yowza! It's almost 2010!
I gotta get used to typing 2010 instead of 2009 now! Its crazy that we are almost 10 years into the new millenium. It seems like it was yesterday when people were rushing out to get water jugs and flashlights and candles and generators cause the world was gonna end at midnight in 2000! ha ha, apprently not. I have to wonder though, did people back in 510 B.C, think "Oh man! It's almost 511 B.C! Where does the time go?!"
So I'm doing pretty well with my plan. Workout today was 25 minutes on the Precor and 10 minutes of random weights and abs.
Tomorrow I'm planning going to the gym for a 3 mile run and then an upper body weight routine. I don't know what it is, but I love working my upper body more than Charlie Sheen likes to play with knives. I don't wanna be all buff amazon woman, but I want those guns to be poppin. Then on Wednesday (this day is gonna be crazy), I am taking 2 classes AND running 2.5 miles! Look at who steps it up while she is not working!I am running 2 miles in the morning and then going to a 1 hour yoga class and then going back to the gym after in the afternoon for a 30 minute spin class! And it doesn't stop there folks. I really gotta focus on my fitness these new few months and I really gotta put in overtime before I start my new job. Then Thursday the plan will be another 3 mile run and Friday? Just to change it up, 30 day shred! Mua ha ha!! Lets just hope I stick to it :)
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Sunday, December 27, 2009
So tell me whatcha want, whatcha really really want
Who loves the Spice Girls?! MEEEEE!! I hear they are going to do another tour, which you can bet I will be getting tickets to! My faovrite was Baby Spice! She was always the cute bubbly flirty one-hello! Me in a nutshell! Her and Ms. Geri Halliwell, aka Ginger Spice, were criticized for being overweight next to bean poll Vicky Beckham and Sporty Spice. Well not anymore- this(and 3 cups of coffee) have motivated me to run my 3 miles today
Ms. Emma Bunton (BABY SPICE)
Geri (GINGER SPICE-AFTER A BABY TOO!!!)
So Little Mrs. Married has posted a little survey that I am participating in. Why? Because I can & I know you all wanna know stuff about me, mua ha ha ha!
1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
I ran 3 5K's! I was never a runner and I took my health by the horns and lost 30 lb's and accomplished more than I could ever imagine
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I did! I set the typical woman's resolution- to lose 30 lbs and to become a healthier person. I did it! Thanks to sparkpeople, and a gym membership, I. DID. IT!
3. How will you be spending New Year's Eve?
N and I will be spending time with my mom- we are taking her out to dinner and a movie- we are a crazy pair
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My grandpa died :( He had been batteling alzheimers for a few years and my family had sort of expected it. It was very sad, but we know he is in a better place with God.
5. What countries did you visit?
Unfortunatley, I stayed in the US of A! Hopefully in 2010, that will not be the case. N and I DID visit the whole country of America. Driving across it will do that.
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
A 8K or 10K under my belt and a baby on the way
7. What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
July 31st- Last day at my old job at the Real Estate company in North Carolina. I had to say goodbye to a couple friends who I love! Can't wait to see them again. Maybe a trip in the summer this upcoming year?
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
My 5K's and the accomplishments I've made with my health and weight
9. What was your biggest failure?
Nothing! Failure isn't in my vocab
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I had a couple ear infections which brought on nasty flu symptoms, but other than that, I was blessed with good health
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Hmmm....a gym membership? A POD for all of our stuff to be shipped to California? I'm not sure- do I ever make a bad purchase?
12. Where did most of your money go?
Taxes, paying off credit card, and as of yesterday a couch and loveseat
13. What song will always remind you of 2009?
Just Dance, by Lady GaGa
14. What do you wish you'd done more of?
jello shots- no seriously though, probably spend more time with Christine in NC
15. What do you wish you'd done less of?
getting mad over dumb people
16. What was your favorite TV program?
Real Housewives & Jersey Shore! JS came outta no where, but its more addicting than the coffee I can't stop drinking
17. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I don't hate people, but I've never liked a certain person that is still a pain in the ass to many people
18. What was the best book you read?
OOO by far "Beneath a Marble Sky"
19. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Lady GaGa and Lady Antebellum- they can always get me to shake it like a polaroid picture
20. What was your favorite film of this year?
Hmm, this is a hard one. I can't even remember. Most recently Julie and Julia- a really cute movie
21. What did you do on your birthday?
The big 2-3, I celebrated by going out to dinner with my family and having some sushi
22. What kept you sane?
Christine- I worked with her at the Real Estate company and she was the best person ever! Talk about laugh fests
23. Who did you miss?
All my family in friends in CA (up until we moved back of course)
24. Who was the best new person you met?
Oh gosh, hmmm......I can't think of someone who I met in 2009 that I didn't already know.
25. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009:
EVERYTHING happens for a reason, and you can't reason with crazy people
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Labels: life, motivation, working out
Lifestyle changes
Hello lovely blog readers! How was your day? Mine started off on kinda a low note. N went to bed sick last night and he was still sick this morning. I hate it when my hubby is sick. So being the good nurse I am, I doped him up on some Ibuprofen and Mucinex MD. He sounded so congested and he kept saying how his head was so full it could pop. So he stayed home while my mamacita and I went.....furniture shopping!! N & I need new couches (and a few other pieces) so, we had planned on going today, but when the cold from hell decided to drop on in and stick to N, we thought it was best he stayed home and slept. So off we went to boost the economy with money that disappears faster than its brought in with the next best thing- my madre!
After stopping by the new apartment to get room measurements, we stopped by several furniture places and even 2 consignment stores with a budget in mind. There were good deals, but N and I had a budget (and he likes it when I stick to them). FINALLY when my mom and I were driving, we saw those peeps on the side of the road dancing with their signs holding one that said "FURNITURE LIQUIDATION! LOWEST PRICES IN TOWN! CAN'T BE BEAT!" Hey-o! That caught my attention faster than another one of Tiger's hoochies revealing more sext messages. We got there and there were couches and other miscellaneous furniture pieces everywhere. My mom and I walked down every aisle in that place until then *insert heaven music here*, there they were. 2 beautiful pieces that were perfect! Even more perfect? The price! For the both of them, it was $599 (599, are you outta your mind?!). Most def a little more than what N and I wanted to spend, but Karli was in control of this mission and I had my trusty mom there who loves a great deal and she was telling me to go for it! I snapped a pic with my handy dandy iPhone and emailed it to N (who was thankfully awake), to get the approval. Two sick thumbs up from N and out came the check book (ka ching! *insert sad, why can't things be free music here*). Delivery date set and I couldn't be happier and more proud of myself. The deal I walked away with was su-weet! We've never had brand new furniture since we've been married so this will be a lifestyle change for us. We're all growns up *Tear*
After the heartache that was giving up a paycheck, my mom and I were famished. So after a quick stop at Kohls, we decided to meet up with one of my very loyal readers. My gramma (HI GRAMMA :D )!! We went to her favorite Mexican place, and it really hit the spot. I wish I had taken a picture of it, cause it was a butte! I had a vegetarian burrito (guac, rice, pinto beans, lettuce, fresh chopped salsa) I finished only half of it cause it was as big as Lisa Rina's upper lip
No way would I be able to finish it. After a nice chat we rolled ourselves over to another consignment store (which is where I fell in love with a lamp that would look great right next to our new couch), and then to Trader Joe's. My mom has MS, and got this book called Ultra-Metabolism, which is a book about your diet and especially making your diet gluten free, which is a must do for people with MS. My mom has symptoms that can get in the way of her doing and enjoying things she wants to do, so I am encouraging her to try this diet. Its recommended by a lot of Dr.'s for patients with MS, and I've read so many reviews by people with MS who love it. So while we were at Trader Joe's, we browsed some sections where she will be shopping. Before N and I moved back to California, I shopped at Whole Foods for most of my produce and some other ingredients my clean eating cookbook called for. So I am going to show my mom where she will be finding a lot of her gluten free ingredients. This is a lifestyle change for her, and she's actually really excited as am I. I've told her I will go on walks with her too, since its important for EVERYONE to get in some sort of cardio everyday (today mine was shopping, duh!)
So tomorrow we are off to Trader Joe's and Safeway to get all of the ingredients for her "Phase 1" of the plan. I'm going to be participating in this lifestyle while N and I still live here, so I'm really excited too! I have heard great things about going gluten free in terms of the difference your body will look. Goes perfectly with my plan
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Labels: family, furniture, growing up
Friday, December 25, 2009
K, I take that back
So I know I said I wouldn't blog until tomorrow, but I before I log off for the rest of the day, I am watching True Life on MTV (Very Christmasy, right?) and it got me thinking. I have lost 30lbs (thank you sparkpeople!!!) from exercising and tracking my calories to a 'T'. The heaviest I ever was in my life was at least 185. Beyond that, I never weighed myself. I am watching the True Life about wanting to lose weight and for some reason it just gets me super motivated. True, I have lost 30 lbs. I am a personal trainer and I have educated myself in fitness as well as nutrition, but I for some reason want to push myself (the competitive side in me). So since N and I will be starting a family in the next coming months, I am determined to get in the best shape possible. I am healthy now, but I want to get super toned. N loves me to pieces no matter what size and to quote him "I look smokin hot" and "bangin", but I want to get to the best shape possible so after I have kids, its easier to get in the best shape possible. I will never forget a quote from Heidi Klum when a reporter asked her, " Stay at home mom's all over America would love to know, how they can get the body you have after 4 kids". Her answer? "Well it depends what sort of shape you were in before. If you were 30lbs overweight before you got pregnant, you can't expect to be where I am" It wasn't word for word that, but pretty darn close. So Heidi, I am taking your advice and I can only get on my knees and pray to Jesus that I look like you after kids. N and I move into our new place January 9th, so I will be able to have super fast Internet again which will in turn let me track my calories accurately on sparkpeople again. So lovely readers of my blog- that's my resolution. More details to come, but that's the basis of it.
O and PS- since being back in the Cali-for-ni-A, I have gotten to my original goal weight baby! Snaps for Karli!
Merry Christmas!!
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Labels: goals, sparkpeople, weight loss, workouts
Merry Christmas & Happy Birthday Jesus
The day I have been waiting for all year is here!!! Will be back in full blog mode tomorrow! I hope you all have a great Christmas and you get everything that you asked for!
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Labels: Christmas
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
I am sitting here in my cozy home in front of a warm fire with Daisy Mae because its 38 degrees this Tuesday night! It's so funny that people (other than Californian's) think its 80 degrees all over CA all year round.
So today was a tough (no idea why it was tough) 3 mile run followed by 55 minutes of yoga. Right when I heard the teacher talk, I got a shiver down my spine- I knew it was going to be a good class. Some people go to yoga for the flexibility benefits, some people go for the "yogi" experience, and I? I go for the goosebumps and relaxation. Its the last pose that you end all yoga classes with- corpse pose.
The teacher, or master as the yogi's call them, will generally talk you through your "cool down" or relaxation period after stretching and holding your body in intense poses for an extended period of time. It's a way to thank your body for being so strong- I on the other hand prefer to thank my body by getting in an extra hour or 2 of sleep (or stopping on the way home from the gym for a Superstar from Carl's Jr).
Tomorrow I am going with my sister to finish our Christmas shopping, and then let the fun begin! Christmas Eve day we have a bunch of family coming over for an early dinner and presents, and then on Christmas, the fam is waking up at the bright and early time of 3 AM! WHEWY!! My sister is making a delish breakfast crock pot recipe and I will be making Fiber One blueberry muffins.
Oh so N and I also decided what we are doing for New Years Eve. Get ready for this wild night I'm about to describe. Are you sitting down? Do you have a brown lunch bag near the computer just in case? N and I are staying home from New Years Eve!!! We've done the whole going downtown and staying out till the early hours of the morning and we've done just doing the small house party thing too. Been there, and got the T-shirt. So we decided since my mom will be all by herself on NYE (brother and dad go north for hunting & niecy poo & sister will be in NC), we'd take her out to dinner and a movie. Some people like to ring in their year by making out with a total stranger and then proceeding to the nearest toilet (or vase), to puke every liquid and solid they've had, but I prefer to ring it in with a little guac (or mucho guac if I'm being honest) and MUCHO margaritas.
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Currently on Repeat
Bad Romance by Lady GaGa
Going for my 5K run at the gym followed by some yoga, be back later!
PS- My whole upper body is in sore from yesterday's workout. It hurts so good
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Labels: On repeat
Monday, December 21, 2009
God Bless our Troops
Workout today consisted of a nice 3.2 mile run with 30 minutes of upper body weight training
I wanted to say thank you to all of our servicemen and women out there. Especially to those who are far away this time of year. N was away for the whole holiday season when he was in Iraq and I'll never forget how sad it made me to miss our 1st holiday season together.
4 days till our favorite time of the year!!! Are you in the least bit ready?! I am- BRING IT!! But please, don't bring it too fast- I want to soak up every second on Christmas morning.
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Labels: holidays, military, working out
Sunday, December 20, 2009
RIP Tai Frasier
So I'm going to start this blog on more of a serious topic: I am seriously so bummed about Brittany Murphy dying this morning. Here is a brief snip from wikipedia
"...Murphy was rushed to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after suffering a full cardiac arrest and pronounced dead. Reports of her death were confirmed by the Los Angeles County Coroner's office and a spokesperson at the hospital."
Now I do agree with what people are saying, that it probably was drugs and the word on the street was that she had a problem with anorexia, but non the less, she was still a bouncy happy little thing (coulda been the result of the pills now that I think about it). Hollywood has lost an amazing actress. They are saying that her husband is opposing the autopsy which my sister and I both agree that he probably knows she was on some sort(s) of drug(s) and he just doesn't want people to remember her like that. N on the other hand is from the school of "if you can't do the time, don't do the crime". Crime equaling drugs of course. I do agree with him, but still- sad, sad, sad! Her mother, Sharon, was the one who found her too which I can't even begin to imagine finding your child unconscious on the floor.
Now shifting gears here: Working out- I have not worked out once this whole weekend. Yesterday was a day full of walking around, but nothing that I would call a workout. So I sorta feel like a slob today. N and I went to din din with Bestie Bon Bon and her hubby last night at Benihana's and it was so good that I hardly left a thing on my plate- NOT GOOD. The restaurant was kind enough to take my picture as N and I were leaving last night
Sike! That's not me, but in my mind, that's what I felt like. Tomorrow its back to the gym for some mayja working out. I'm feeling an upper body day/run 3 miles sorta day, and maybe follow it up with their addicting vanilla raspberry whey protein shakes. If I could have permanent IV with that stuff in it, I would. You think I'm joking but I'm not- it's that good. Also something else thats just as delicious as a raspberry vanilla whey protein shake, is that I won't be starting my new job till after the 1st! I get to soak up the long workouts and just relaxing till after the holidays!!!
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Labels: celeb gossip, working out
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
I spoke to a lady in the HR department of the company I interviewed at today and she said that I will be getting the job!!! EEEEK!! It hasn't been offically named MY position yet, but she said I would be getting a call from her later on this week or beginning of next week to confirm pay and benefits and all of that great stuff. So either way, before the new year starts, I will have a new job(praise the Lord above!!) I have been thinking a lot about how 2009 has evolved: started my health and fitness kick (and by kick I mean a David Beckham wammy), started and completed my personal training school and passed my test with a high score, packed our apartment and moved all the way across the country to our home, N accepted a good and stable job from a very prestigous company, I accepted a job at a small/fun CPA firm, was then laid off due to unforseen (to me and employers at least) events that occured, threw Bestie since we were 4 years old a successful baby shower, N and I getting our apartment that we l-o-v-e, starting a new job at reputable company and the year isn't done yet! The family "issues" that have happend, have been blessings in disguise for my family and I am thankful that.
Anoter big change - my heeeeeer. I started this year as a brunette, went to blonde, went back to brunette, and am now making my way back to blonde! I am so so so excited and I have a feeling that I will be a blonde for some time since N and I have some "plans" for what 2010 will be bringing :) BABIES *cough cough* I am more than ecstatic. We will be coming up to our 5 year wedding anniversary and N and I are more than ready to start our own family.
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Monday, December 14, 2009
On the 12th day of Christmas
My family gave to me: a beautiful Christmas treeeeee
Trying to find THE tree
Maybe a tad too small
We found the perfect one!
We couldn't leave without a snap shot of Bunny boo with Santa Clause
Let the festivities begin! While my dad was putting the lights on the Christmas tree, Monica and Mack-a-tack, were hard at work making deeelicious peanut butter cookies
There she is! Before the decorations attacked her limbs
The lovely decorating committee
The beautiful disaster that was "organizing" the Christmas decorations we've had since me, my sister and brother were babies
Drum roll please.............
My dad is going to add the garland tomorrow, but I must say (in a totally bias opinion of course) it's a beauty! Easy on the eyes if ya know what I mean. Everyone had a good time helping out and Daisy Mae had a fun time with her kong, not helping out
Now it is time to relax by the fire and kick back with N and finish up the Christmas shopping from the nice cozy location that is the couch- the pic is dark but you catch the drift
Can't you just feel the coziness come through your monitors?
Hope you all are having a happy holiday season so far! I am doing really good with interviews and workouts. Last Friday I had my 2nd round of interviews with the same company I interviewed with on Thursday, and it went really well. The guy told me that he thinks I will be hired with no problem. He also told the first lady I interviewed with, that he really liked me and things went really well. I really hope I get this job. Not to get all yippity on you all, BUT I am about to. This just goes to show that a positive attitude will do so much for you. I have kept positive about the whole being laid off thing and just knew that God had something else in mind for me. I have my 3rd and final interview with the company tomorrow at 4:30pm and I will be a nervous wreck I'm sure since it's with the regional manager. The woman whom I interviewed with on Thursday told me that she is a really nice though, so I am not too worried about it. To unravel some of my nerves, I will be running a mile or 2 and going to spin class in the morning. Nothing like sweating all the butterflies straight out to the point of a blackout. Just to keep you up to date from my last post : Shredding and running 3 miles on average, have been accomplished everyday these past few days (snaps for Karli!) Then to keep my UNnervous self busy, I will be running to CVS to get N and mine's Christmas cards printed and at least ready to mail the next day. If the butterflies aren't gone by THIS point, I will return home shortly after I get the Christmas cards and catch up on all the important, soul nurturing shows such as Jersey Shore, Bad Girls Club, and my favorite Teen Mom. Guilty pleasures I tell ya!
Have a splendid week ladies and gents!
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Labels: Christmas, family, holidays, interviews, working out
Friday, December 11, 2009
I'm sorry - am I missing something?
Unless you've been hiding under a rock or eye hasn't been caught while you are in the check out line at the grocery store, you all know about the fasinating news that Tiger Woods has cheated on his wife with 13 (and counting) women. Really classy women too. Ranging from hookers to porn stars - texts and emails have come out & it makes me sick to even think about. If THIS woman can't keep an honest man, who can?
Look at her! I was baffled! I had to ask N what the heck and even he was speechless and said he would never cheat on her (unless my beautiful sultry self showed up at his door of course). I mean this woman gave birth to 2 of his kids, showed up to almost ALL of his boring games and is gorgeous! Any woman who can sit through hours of golf, they deserve a cookie. If not a cookie, then at least a non cheating husband. And PS, what the heck is the attraction this guy (besides his bank account)?
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Labels: stupid guys
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Greetings from sunny California
We woke up on Monday morning to this
My parents yard/pasture
The Bunny Boo having fun with the doggies
The vegetable garden
While N had to go support his unemployed wife, I and most of the family spent that first day trying not to freeze to death and did a lot of this:
It was beautiful and such a big surprise. Surprised like all the men in America were when they learned that their beloved Megan Fox has toe's for thumbs
The snow made the roads ridiculous! The main road that my parent's house is off of, looked like something out of a movie! Trees were down in the middle of the roads & bushes were just hanging off of power lines. I don't mean just little wispy tree's either. I mean hundreds of years old oak trees. So our power was out for a total of 2.5 days and I have to say thank God N and I have a gym with a shower cause we were gettin ripe! It was a lot of fun just having candles and everyone gathering around the fire for warmth, er I mean fun, and living like the pioneer's did. It made for an early bedtime since I couldn't watch The Hills or my new personal fav, Jersey Shore.
So ladies and gents, another year of brown hair is coming to an end. For some reason, the blonde in my hair pokes through the brown no matter how many times I go sit in the chair (and pull out the credit card), and my roots are starting to show now that I am OD'ing on prenatal and biotin. My hair grows FAST which is what I want, but my wallet and N are not as understanding to the monthly hair appointments. So, I will be seeing my hair magician sometime before this month ends to get a bajillion blonde highlights put all over my hair. N says he is ready for his blonde wifey again. He has decided that he likes me best blonde. He has a true appreciation for the California girl design: D
Another topic I would like to discuss with you peeps: working out! Since I am still unemployed, I will be making my fitness a first thing in the morning type of deal, like I did when we first got back to California. With the power being out and it being so cold and crazy on the roads these past couple of days, I only went for a short run and went to the gym once and ran a 5K and lifted some weights, so I am most def slacking. On top of eating take out most nights since we didn't have power. So the rest of my week will look like this:
Tomorrow- shred with Jillian in the morning & hit the gym for a nice 3 mile run after my INTERVIEW (Scroll down to the next paragraph to read about it)
Friday - I have nothing planned except getting things ready for Bestie since we were 4 years olds baby shower on Saturday. So I will be going to the gym for a 1 hour yoga class and doing a nice 1 mile run after. Then when I get home - SHRED!
Saturday - Run 3 miles outside before the baby shower so I don't feel guilty when I drink a few insanely delicious margaritas (yes, you read that right: margaritas (non for the mother to be) at a baby shower)
Sunday - A brisk 2 mile run prior to church and then......WE ARE GETTING OUR CHRISTMAS TREE!!!! SO SO SO SO EXCITED!! I have waited for this day all year!!
Now the interview?! you may be asking yourself? Yes, I have an interview with a promising company tomorrow at 10 am! If I get this job, N and I will most def be moving into our apartment & the benefits of this position will be way better than the benefits my previous job offered, so I am praying that I get this. Not only that, but its in a beautiful area AND it will only be 1 exit up the freeway from our apartment and since I am always looking forward, I yahoo! mapped it. It will be approximately 12 minutes from our house, boo ya! Prayers this way please :)
I will be sure to fill you all in on the job tomorrow lovelies
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Labels: jobs, weather, working out


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I like the name SIPA...."That IPA is a Sipa" (sipper)....meaning you can sip a lot of it or that it is easy to sip.
5.75 gal:93% US Pale7% UK Medium Crystal60 min rest at 67°C30 IBU (Tinseth) CTZ at 60 min5 g CTZ, 10 g Centennial, 15 g Citra at:20 min10 minWhirlpool, 30 minDouble for dry hopWyeast 1272, standard pitching rateOG 12.5°PFG 3.0°PABV ~4.8%IBU ~50 (That would be more like 65 at sea level, but most of it is from late additions anyway.)Edit: Forgot to mention water. 70 ppm Ca, 150 ppm SO4, 100 ppm HCO3, not much else.
Sean - no Chloride at all?
Kelsey McNair's West Coast Bitter/San Diego County Session ale.
How about techniques to succeed with the "style"?I have been trying with Denny's favorite 1450 for the full mouthmashing highadding some bready aromatic.Still a little thin here.


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Attorney Afoa Leulumoega Su'esu'e Lutu yesterday declared he is running for Governor of American Samoa in the coming general election. Afoa, a High Chief of Utulei, has chosen for his running mate, Le'i Sonny Thompson a ranking orator of Ofu, Manua and currently Director of Administrative Services.
This will be Afoa's fifth time running in the gubernatorial race, twice as lieutenant governor and this third time for governor. Afoa and Le'i made the announcement yesterday at Afoa's residence in Utulei, which is also their campaign headquarters.
Speaking with Samoa News, Afoa said the decision to enter the race for governor of American Samoa is because he believes that his team can make a difference.
Afoa noted that he and his partner Le'i have the same views and vision, and they think alike. He added that he has faith in Le'i and together they can take this government to the next level.
The High Chief from Utulei added that the move to run again came after much soul searching and a strong aspiration for the American Samoa people to have a better government than they currently have.
Afoa is a private lawyer specializing in land and title matters, and is currently the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Korea in the territory. He is also the Executive Director for the Constitutional Review Committee Staff.
He has served as Chief Legislative Counsel and Director of the Legislative Reference Bureau (1997-2004); Special Legal Counsel to the Speaker of the House (1996-97); Special Legal Counsel for Senate President (1989-92) and from 1992-1996 served in the House of Representatives, from District 7- Ma'oputasi (villages of Utulei, Gataivai and Fagaalu)
Earlier in his career (1985-1989) he served as the Attorney General for ASG.
Also listed in his resume are the posts of Chief Legal Counsel for the American Samoa Constitutional Convention (1986) and Instructor, Juvenile Justice at ASCC.
Afoa received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Hawaii, and his Juris Doctor degree from Valparaiso University Law School. He first opened his private law practice in the territory in 1975.
Afoa said of his team, "We're both educated, we also have the wisdom to carry out our duties if elected into office and we have been public servants for a very long time."
He said, if given the chance, his administration will choose the best of the best.
"We will give everyone a chance — it will be an equal opportunity for everyone — of course there will be procedures to be followed, but everyone will be given the chance, no matter where you come from."
Afoa said that through the years he has seen what goes on in the government, and through the years, there have been no changes. He noted that he has made his own life, has a great family and good children, and yet he still believes that he can make a difference in government.
"All we want is a chance to help out the people, to make a difference, and to me character is important... the preservation of the integrity of the government and the process of government are important to us."
Samoa News queried Afoa as to why he keeps on running in the gubernatorial election as he has lost in previous years.
He replied "I believe I can make a difference, I believe that I can assist to take this government and take this country to another level, and so I looked for someone to who I think can help me make it work". Afoa said he's happy and pleased to have Le'i Sonny Thompson as his running mate, as he shares the same passion, views, commitment and vision.
"I've known Le'i for a very long time and I have confidence in his leadership abilities. Together Le'i and I can make a better government."
Afoa asks the people of American Samoa to give them a chance. "We are confident that with God's guidance, blessings and the people of American Samoa's support, together we can make a difference in serving our people."
Le'i is a honorably retired officer from the US Air Force, with 21 years of service in the rank of Major. He has also been Manager of Safety, Health and Security with StarKist Samoa and is currently serving as ASG Director of Administrative Services.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Southern Illinois University and also holds a Master's of Science degree in Human Resources management development from Chapman University in Orange County, California.
Le'i told Samoa News that he has yet to notify Governor Togiola Tulafono of his decision, however he has made a commitment to the government and he will serve until it is time for him to resign.


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Mike Adams
August 18, 2013
More microscopic photos of the "mysterious fibers" found in McDonald's Chicken McNuggets have been released by the Natural News Forensic Food Lab. The forensic microscopy investigation was conducted by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, using clean laboratory protocols.
These new photos, shown below, appear to depict microscopic hairs, fibers or strands of varying colors and shades throughout the McDonald's Chicken McNugget samples. All the following photos were taken at 200X magnification. The hair-like fibers you see here are much smaller than a human hair or animal hair (see comparison below). The Chicken McNuggets were purchased on August 15, 2013 at a McDonald's restaurant in Austin, Texas.
Natural News broke the story yesterday about mysterious fibers found in Chicken McNuggets, and the story has been covered by www.DrudgeReport.com www.InfoWars.com and thousands of other websites across the 'net.
"These microscopic images of strange fibers in Chicken McNuggets do not mean they are unsafe to consume," reiterates Mike Adams, who led the microscopy research project. "But they do raise many questions about the origin of the ingredients used in Chicken McNuggets, and they possibly raise red flags about quality control procedures used in the manufacture of this popular fast food."
There has been a wave of public speculation (see comments, below) about whether these fibers are related to a mysterious condition known as "Morgellon's," which also appears to involve the presence of strange, unexplained fibers in humans. You can see examples of Morgellon's morphology at:
Here are the new images just released by the Natural News Forensic Food Lab, with notations:
This black strand appears to be a multi-fibrous "tangle" of unknown origin:
This is one of the more mysterious fibers we've found. Notice that the semi-transparent fiber appears to have a "sheath" surrounding the center portion of the fiber. This seems to indicate the likelihood of a biological origin:
Here's another black fiber "tangle." We found these frequently as we searched through several Chicken McNuggets:
Here is yet another "tangle" we located:
For comparison, we added a dog hair fiber to this slide so that you can see the size difference. The large brown hair arcing across the entire frame is a dog hair. The much smaller black hair-like fiber is what we found in a Chicken McNugget:
Here is an extreme close-up of a black fiber we managed to remove from a Chicken McNugget. Notice that it appears to be segmented. This may indicate it could be made of biological cells connected end to end:
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Margaret Anita Clasen, 91, of Eureka, formerly of Garnett and Florence, passed away Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Eureka Nursing Center in Eureka.
She was born May 6, 1922, in Marysville, the daughter of Harry and Helen West.
She was united in marriage to George Henry Clasen on Oct. 28, 1939, in Marysville.
The family purchased the Florence Bulletin in Florence on July 1, 1946. They later purchased half interest in the Garnett Publishing Co. on Oct. 1, 1964, and moved to Garnett where they published the Anderson County Review.
She is survived by her son, David, of Seattle; daughter-in-law, Rachel Clasen of Eureka; one grandson, Robert Clasen and wife, Kelly, of Belton, Mo.; four granddaughters, Kathy Schwar and husband, Bill, of Scottsdale, Ariz., Shari Hendrickson and husband, Jim, of Olathe, Rebecca Schultz and husband, Tim, of Park City, and Robin Wunderlich and husband, Wes, of Eureka; 14 great-grandchildren, Laurie, Katie, Maggie, Robbie, Cynthia, Josh, Jeff, Michael, James, Sarah, Julianna, Chloe, Camden, and Cooper; and five great-great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Anderson, Isaiah, Ella, and Evelyn.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, Richard Clasen; and daughter, Georgette.
A memorial has been established with the Garnett Public Library. Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home, PO Box 595, Eureka, KS 67045, who were in charge of service arrangements. Funeral services were held in Eureka on Sept. 7.


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Im currently using an older sun fire x4100 with its integrated
1G network ports in a bridge and use PF to filter traffic to my 50 or
so machines in a server room. The 1G uplink to the internet is directly
connected in to the public side of the PF firewall.
I have used this setup for years and it works well.
But now we are considering upgrading the server room uplink from a 1G Cat5 cable to 10gigE Multimode fiber. If I do this and keep my same OpenBSD firewall, I am thinking that I will need to put a dual-port PCI-X 10gigE network card in there in order to bridge the 10gigE from the public
internet uplink in to the protected server room.
My question is this: Will the pci-X backplane be a bottleneck for acheiving
line rate 10gigE ? It has been suggested to me by my local network folks that my firewall may be able to handle bridging 1G traffice, but might not
be able to handle 10gE traffic... Im not sure how to gauge this.
I suppose I could, in my ignorance, throw a newer 1U system with PCI-e v2.0 and the newest dual port 10gigE card I can find at it... but it would be nice to understand what the constraints are...
Any pointers appreciated
You might find a discussion on 10Gb firewall performance from the misc@ mailing list helpful. It took place in January and February of last year, and begins here:
You don't mention the architecture you run with your Sunfire X4100 (AMD Opteron). For 4.8, the 10Gb NIC support list is the same for both i386 and amd64 (from the Project website), though capabilities differ -- the difference is in the footnotes. Review the hardware support documents for the details.
For amd64:
10Gb Ethernet Adapters * Intel 82597 PRO/10GbE based PCI adapters (ixgb) * Intel 82598 PRO/10GbE based PCI adapters (ix) * Neterion Xframe/Xframe-II based PCI adapters (xge) * Tehuti Networks 10Gb based PCI adapters (tht), (G)
10Gb Ethernet Adapters * Intel 82597 PRO/10GbE based PCI adapters (ixgb) (A) (B) (C) * Intel 82598 PRO/10GbE based PCI adapters (ix) (A) (B) (C) * Neterion Xframe/Xframe-II based PCI adapters (xge) (A) (B) (C) * Tehuti Networks 10Gb based PCI adapters (tht), (A) (B) (C)
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There are a few other drivers that show up in an apropos search as well, not sure if they're well supported yet.. or if OpenBSD's network stack is well optimized for 10G speeds.
che(4) - Chelsio Communications 10Gb Ethernet device
myx(4) - Myricom Myri-10G PCI Express 10Gb Ethernet device
You should see if you can replicate your setup and artificially generate the kind of traffic you'll be seeing, see how it fares.. and then gauge if a dedicated intelligent switch/bridge might perform better.
Thank you for the thread link and the prototyping suggestion...
is there any way to tell if a system running "PF" is "Maxxed out" - Would the load average spike or would pf or my NIC drop packets quietly?
is there a PF metric I can look at to see if my bridge is performing ok?
If you stay PCI-X ... seriously crack into your system's technical specifications. PCI-X is a linear bus; that is, cards on the same bus COMPETE with each other. If on the same bus, in a bridge mode, each 10GB card will CRUSH the other.
In all but the first-gen servers with PCI-X, the PCI-X chip set supports four (4) independent PCI-X buses. One bus (bus[0]) necessarily connects to the NORTH/SOUTH bridge for CPU and MEMORY access. The remaining three buses are typically spread to -- (a) bus[1] on-board chips (e.g. embedded SCSI controller, if it/they exists), and (b) the physical slots in the system.
If your PCI-X system includes legacy PCI-only slots, then one of these three buses is typically dedicated to these legacy PCI-only slots (bus[2]). Consequently, your PCI-X slots are typically spread over the remaining bus.
You need to crack your mobo's technical spec/documention an find those two independent and non-contended slots for your 10GB cards. If you can't isolate to slots, then don't even try.
IMO, though, if you need something approaching wire- (or glass-) speed, then go, go, go PCI-e.
The speed through all the rest of the system will be faster too. You can get a supermicro mobo with the needed x8 (or x4) PCI-e slots for sub-CAD$200, or a genuine intel mobo for just over CAD$200. Drop a low cost E3-1200 series XEON ($200) and you're smoking.
Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.
Update: 7/29/2011
I have secured a sun fire x4170 PCI-e based machine for my next firewall.
Have installed a 10gigE dual port Intel X520-DA2 adapter, which OBSD 4.9
is detecting fine in the AMD64 build.
I was thinking about trying the SolarFlare card, but it doesnt look like
they have a stable driver yet... theres really only a beta freeBSD driver so far.
So I'll stick with the Intel card for now.
I've plugged it in to the switch and am seeing traffic w/tcpdump on the 10gigE port. Havent set up the bridge yet, but am planning to put this baby between my Extreme Summit x650 24-port 10gigE switch and one of my file servers as a test.
Thanks for the responses here.... there is much deep tech knowledge on this board and I am grateful for the help. Would still enjoy hearing anyone elses' stories about setting up 10gigE bridges with openbsd. Will share more as I progress on this project.
I am up and running in production a bridging firewall with OpenBSD 5.0 on a sun fire x4170 PCI-e based machine. Im using the 10gigE dual port Intel X520-DA2 adapter.
I think it is worth mentioning in this post a note I got from the folks at Calomel:
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"Using ALTQ - packet queuing apparently cant work with 10gig yet, there isnt
enough bandwidth or there is a bug that doesnt let you set the
max bandwidth high enough...
if you want to support 10G you can not use Altq. The reason is
altq's bandwidth value is limited to a 32bit float value meaning you
can only go up to 4294Mb/sec.
Here is a link to the post we made on the Openbsd and FreeBSD mailing
list about this issue:
pf ALTQ bandwidth limited to a 32bit value (4294Mb)
No solutions were purposed from the group. The only idea the pf guys
had was to wait till "prio" queuing is done in pf. That will take up
to a year to finish though.
Secondly, ALTQ is a huge performance hit. When using anything more
then 4gbit/sec we notice heavy CPU usage."
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Everything seemed to work out well: we were walking up to the door and saw a huge line, but just as we were beginning to turn and walk to the back, Jolene, one of Bjorn's friends from Trinity yelled at us. They were at the very front and we snuck in with them, so we maybe waited 30 seconds total. We found out later that the line went clear around the block, so it was awesome. And it gave us time to be able to check out all of the Sigur Ros clothes for sale. I bought an EP of the opening band playing: "Animane", which is actually a sideproject of Sigur Ros; the four girls in the band started their own band, a very different, but appealing style of music.
Sigur Ros, was incredible. They have amazing presence on the stage: their music is so beautiful, and the way they used lights and images on the screen behind them was creative and unique. I was able to get a couple of pictures, and 3 videos. I will try to figure out how to post the videos online soon.
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Jul 2, 2010 (CIDRAP News) – An independent committee set up by the World Health Organization (WHO) to review its pandemic response wrapped up a 3-day meeting today, during which members heard testimony from widely divergent groups, from health officials to some of its most public critics.
At a media briefing following the Geneva meeting, Dr Harvey Fineberg, chairman of the group, told reporters that the committee, which is also tasked with assessing how the International Health Regulations (IHRs) functioned, is still in fact-finding mode. Fineberg, who is president of the Institute of Medicine in the US National Academy of Sciences, said the group agreed to add another meeting to take place at the end of September, though it will stick to the May 2011 deadline for submitting its final report.
The 27-member group was appointed by WHO Director-General Dr Margaret Chan and met for the first time in April. Since the last meeting, two members withdrew from the committee due to concerns about their links to the WHO during its pandemic response, which they said might complicate the independent evaluation of the WHO's actions.
Since the review committee's first meeting, the Council of Europe's (COE's) Parliamentary Assembly has endorsed a report criticizing response to the H1N1 pandemic by the WHO and European governments. In addition, reports and an editorial in BMJ (formerly the British Medical Journal) raised questions about possible conflicts of interest among the WHO's pandemic advisors due to links with pharmaceutical companies.
Fineberg said over the 3-day meeting the review group heard from Paul Flynn, a British member of parliament from the Labour Party who was instrumental in drafting the COE report and Dr Fiona Godlee, editor of BMJ. They were among several people to give 20-minute testimony. He said the committee also heard from health officials from several different countries, pharmaceutical industry representatives, and even a journalist.
He said the committee's next meeting will consist of a similar format, and he said the group hopes to hear from WHO officials, representatives from other health organizations, governmental health departments such as the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, and more journalists.
When questioned by reporters, Fineberg said he was struck by the chasm between the perceptions from health officials that the pandemic response worked well and the strong criticism from others who testified. He said the committee doesn't intend the proceeding to become a debate. "We're gong to have to come to a resolution in our own minds as a committee," he said, adding that the goal is to distill lessons learned from the WHO's pandemic response, not to affix blame.
Some reporters asked if the review committee would publicly post the written materials and reports that it has received and will consider in making its final report. Some groups have criticized the WHO for a lack of transparency in its pandemic response decision-making. Fineberg said the group would consider the request, but emphasized that all of the review committee's meetings have been public.
When asked about emerging themes that the group is gleaning from the testimony, Fineberg said it's clear that pandemic characterization is a big issue. Some have accused the WHO of changing the pandemic definition at the start of the pandemic, a charge it has strongly denied.
The agency has grappled with the possibility of using a severity index in its pandemic phase descriptions, because severity can vary from country to country and vary during the different pandemic waves. Instead, current pandemic definitions focus more on geographic spread patterns.
Describing the severity of the current pandemic virus has been controversial. The virus was mild for many groups, which has fed into critics' views that countries overreacted with costly stockpiles of vaccines and antivirals. However, the new virus has shown unusual patterns, exacting larger tolls on younger people and hitting some vulnerable groups particularly hard, such as pregnant women and people with underlying medical conditions.
Fineberg said the review group heard from a German health official, who suggested that in the future the WHO issue a global risk assessment and also offer threat assessments for individual nations or regions. "That's the kind of fresh thinking I hope the committee can hear," he said.
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A native of Washington County, she was born on May 15, 1939 to the late Revel and Ruby Lewis Coulter.
She was a member of the Fairview Christian Church, a graduate of Willisburg High School and a former employee of Sol-Tech Insulation Company of Shelbyville.
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Another upbeat opening number may be just what this somber show needed.
Maybe too much of a good thing really is too much.
Granted, it was probably naive to hope that Neil Patrick Harris' stint as host of Sunday's CBS Emmy broadcast could top his Emmy-winning turn as Tonys host. But we did expect him to come closer to the mark.
Instead, he was as dull and off-kilter as his oddly downbeat show — a talented man who seemed trapped between his desire not to repeat himself and our desire to be entertained. If you don't want to do an opening musical number because you're afraid it will draw Tonys comparisons, fine, but don't make us miss it by substituting a faux battle among former hosts that only reminded us of how ill-served the broadcast has been over the past few years. And don't drop in a "Number in the Middle of the Show" that felt like a lesser version of those numbers you did on, yes, the Tonys.
In his great favor, Harris comes across as a professional, likable young performer who takes his hosting job — or jobs — seriously and who respects the event he's there to represent. He didn't tarnish the winners' evening, but he did nothing to burnish it, either.
Of course, it was not entirely his fault that the night was so flat and — outside of a spontaneous standing ovation for an overcome Bob Newhart — emotion-free. And that's despite the risky choice of building the three-hour-plus broadcast around five special memorials to departed stars, setting a glum tone while opening the show up to criticism over the choices.
Many viewers were no doubt wondering why the show carved time out for some while relegating Larry Hagman and Jack Klugman, among others, to the standard group "in memoriam" segment that was once again marred by the audience's inappropriately rising and falling applause. There's nothing more tasteless than using these segments to hold an instant referendum on the popularity of the dead.
Whatever one thought of the individual salutes (and Rob Reiner's for Jean Stapleton and Edie Falco's for James Gandolfini were particularly lovely), even the worst of them at least had a clear purpose. Outside of the rhinestones, if there was an actual connection between Elton John's performance and HBO's Emmy-winning Liberace movie, he's the only one who saw it — and that's one more person than understood the rendition of Yesterday by Carrie Underwood that was meant to link the Beatles to the Kennedy assassination and insulted them both.
Why waste time on Shemar Moore's inane backstage introductions? And just to make matters stranger, there was the choreography category's dance salute to — what, exactly? Bad TV? The whole number was so baffling and terrible, it was as if the producers were begging viewers to tune out.
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