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Here is a collection of fine software I've wanted to highlight this month.
I've been running out of time, so feel free to browse the racks at your leisure (just not while in a leisure suit).
Nothing is tagged with electronic or ink-blister inventory-control devices. So if you see anything you want, don't rush out the door.
Best Find-O-October Department:
Dial-a-fix - "Damn I wish I knew of this sooner." This clever little utility is a collection of scripted fixes for common and frustrating Windows system issues. It may be able to repair Windows Update errors and Automatic Update problems, MSI issues, SSL, HTTPS, and cryptography service issues, COM/ActiveX issues, missing registry entries, and quite a few more problems as well.
Graphical Goodies:
Poster Forge - Freeware utility to create your own posters (motivational, inspirational, demotivational, film/movie, old-West, and more). I can see hundred's of uses for this around work.
3D Box Shot Maker - Want to make a virtual store-shelf product box image? This is your tool. Take a graphic image and it can be edited, morphed, and cleaned up to a great 3d-style box image. Really cool and neat. Includes shadows and reflection effects.
Rumshot - Create framed screenshot captures in a variety of frames. Nice and easy to use program.
Updated Fall Classics:
KeePass Password Safe v1.09 - This perennial password manager favorite o-mine has now been updated. I really like what it delivers. There is also an alpha-version release 2.03 out for the brave.
Process Explorer v11.03 - Microsoft's Sysinternals tool has been tweaked yet again for improved performance and loads of Vista support fine-tuning.
The PC Decrapifier v1.8.6 - This handy-dandy tool removes a number of programs commonly installed on many "out-of-the-box" new computer systems. If you like a plain-system, this tool can save you loads of time instead of manually uninstalling each of the elements one-by-one yourself.
DupKiller v0.8.2 - While I don't normally worry too much about having duplicate files on my 500 GB hard drive, having the ability to quickly and rapidly locate any duplicates is a great thing. DupKiller is one of the fastest utilities I have ever found just for this purpose.
OrphansRemover v1.8.9 - OK. It hasn't been updated since Feb 2006, but it is still a dead-handy tool for scanning your system for "orphaned" shortcut files. I just couldn't leave it out.
AM-DeadLink v3.1 - Well, it was updated to me. This version supports Windows Vista. AM-DeadLink quickly scans your bookmarks in Opera, IE, Firefox, and Mozilla/Netscape browsers and looks for invalid links. You can also use it to download "FavIcons" for Opera, IE, and Firefox. If you have dead-links, you can remove them and resave your updated bookmark file. Lots of options and default setting adjustments. It ripped through my Firefox collection of over 800 bookmark entries in just over a minute's time.
For the Impulsive:
Microsoft Works Converter - Via Lifehacker, this Microsoft utility allows you to open, edit and save those documents you made in Microsoft Works into Office 2003 or Office 2007. This newer version now supports Microsoft Works version 6, 7, 8, and 9 file formats.
Resizeable Form Fields :: Firefox Add-ons - Are you like me and hate being forced to accept web-form-fields that are just too small to be comfortable? This is Firefox add-on for us! Allows you to resize (most) form-field boxes to your tastes.
The Man in Blue > FormTextResizer - Don't want to go with a "add-on"? OK. Try this bookmarklet version instead.
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Home>Products>Fish Feed/Pet Food/treats process line>popular selling automatic pet dog food machine
popular selling automatic pet dog food machine
- Massalfa
- Shandong, China (Mainland)
- 1 Set/Sets pet dog food machine
- US $6,000 - 10,000/ Set
- Industrial equipment packaging
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- 30 Set/Sets per Month pet dog food machine
Product Details
|Place of Origin:
|Shandong, China (Mainland)
|Brand Name:
|Model Number:
|Fish, pdog, cat, bird, fish and so on.
|Customer's Requirement
|4000 kg
|1 year
|After-sales Service Provided:
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|Product name:
|pet dog food machine
|Material Stainless steel
|Processing Types:
|screw type extrusion
|Driven Type:
|low cost
|Chinese brand,siemens or customized
|Delta or customized
|pet dog food machine
Product Description
Product Description
ABC. Process of pet dog food machine:
Preparing raw material system→ Mixing system→ Extruding system→ Drying system→Flavoring system→ Packing system
ABC. Product of pet dog food machine are different kinds of dog food, cat food, bird food, frog food ,fish food and so on.
ABC. Function of pet dog food machine It works with simple operation, accurate parameter control, The products can be finished in the stipulated temperature, pressure, humidity and time.Owing to the reasonable design, special materials, the stability, repairs can be guaranteed and ensured. The various shape and taste must meet the different requirements of dog food, cat food and so on.
4.Raw materials :
pet feed processing line takes corn flour, bone meal,fish meal and other grain flour as raw materials.
5. Output can be ABC00kg/h-ABC50kg/h, ABC00kg/h-ABC00kg/h, ABC00kg/h-500kg/h,600kg/h-800kg/h, 800kg/h-ABC000kg/h, ABC000kg/h-ABC500kg/h, ABC500kg/h-ABC000kg/h and so on.
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|Installed capacity(kw)
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6.Voltage :
Three phases: ABC80V/50Hz, Single phase: ABCABC0V/50Hz, we can make it according to customers' Local voltage according to different countries
7. All the machines are made by stainless steel, this line is with reasonable design and with high automation; the screws are made by alloy steel, with building block system structure and self-cleaning function
Jinan Sunward Machinery Co., Ltd is an industry and trade integrated enterprise. The company is committed to R & D extrusion machinery and related ancillary equipments. It is covering mainly machinery and equipment for corn meal milling system, corn flakes/breakfast cereal system, baby food system, corn puff snacks system, pellets system, artificial rice system,soy nuggets system; as well as pet food/fish food system.
-- Before sale service
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ABC.Welcome to visit our factory or the domestic clients' factory.
ABC.Inspect the machine before leaving the factory.
--After sale services:
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ABC. Train the first-line operator.
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4. Operation/ Service/ Maintenance Manual: Provided In English.
5. ABC-ABC engineers will be arranged for customer
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We have no explanation as to how or why this unmanned tractor ended up doing laps and destroying cars in a Walmart parking, but that certainly doesn't make watching it happen any less amusing.
From the comments and the description, it appears this tractor destruction derby occurred in Richmond Hill, Ontario where, fortunately for the rest of us, a video camera equipped Walmart customer captured it on video. We might not know how it started, but this video details the random tractor destruction all the way to the hilarious end.
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Psychometric Tests for Graduates
Gain the Confidence You Need to Excel at Graduate-level Psychometric and Management Tests
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DescriptionThis book gives you the information, confidence and practice to pass graduate-level psychometric tests every time. It's an essential book if you're a graduate (or in your final couple of years at university) and want to land yourself a brilliant job.
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Williamsburg Regional Library ( Williamsburg (city) )
Virginia : Flag of State
Williamsburg Regional Library is a place of kind Building belonging to the County of ( Williamsburg (city) ).
The closest populated place is that of Williamsburg that is0.35 miles far from Williamsburg Regional Library.
Williamsburg Regional Library is also 1,000,000.00 miles far from the closest airport or heliport, the .
The weather forecasting are available for the town of Williamsburg , that is 0.35 miles far from Williamsburg Regional Library .
The Zip Code of Williamsburg Regional Library is 23186.
Besides Williamsburg Regional Library in the County of ( Williamsburg (city) ) there are the following places of kind Building . These are reported in what follows in alphabetical order:
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Collection - Adair Gymnasium - Andrews Hall - Barrett Hall - Bell Building - Blow Gymnasium - Blow Memorial Hall - Brafferton - Bridges House - Brown Hall - Bryan Hall - Camm Hall - Campus Center - Center for Archaelogical Research - Chandler Hall - College Apartments - Commuter Student House - Corner House - Crim Deli - Davis House - Dawson Hall - Decorative Arts Branch Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Library - Dupont Hall - Earl Gregg Swem Library - Ewell Hall - Folk Art Branch Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Library - Graduate House - Historic Trades Branch Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Library - Hoke House - Holmes House - Horsby House - Hunt Hall - James Blair Hall - James City County Courthouse - James City County Sheriff`s Office - Jefferson Hall - Jones Hall - Joseph L Muscarelle Muscarelle Museum of Art - Keck Environmental Field Lab - Lake Matoaka Art Studio - Lambert House - Landrum Hall - Lettie Pate Whitehead Evans Graduate Student Housing - Marshall Wythe Hall - Marshall-Wythe Law Library - Marshall-Wythe School of Law - McCormack-Nagelsen Tennis Center - McGlothlin-Street Hall - Millington Hall - Monroe Hall - Morton Hall - National Center for State Courts - Old Dominion Hall - Old Lodges - Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall - Physical Plants Crafts Shop - President`s House-College of William and Mary - Prince George House - Providence Hall - Recreational Sports Center - Reves Center for International Studies - Rogers Hall - Rowe House - Sarah Ives Gore Child Care Center - Savage House - Small Physical Laboratory - Sorority Court - Stetson House - Swem Library - Taliaferro Hall - Taylor Building - The Brafferton - The Capitol - The Sir Christopher Wren Building - Thiemes House - Trinkle Hall - Tucker Hall - Tyler Hall - University Center - Washington Hall - Western Union Building - William and Mary Commons - William and Mary Hall - William Barton Rogers Hall - Williamsburg City Fire Department Headquarters Station and Emergency Medical Services - Williamsburg County Sheriff`s Office - Williamsburg Fire Department Administration - Williamsburg Municipal Building - Williamsburg Police Department - Williamsburg Theatre - Yates Hall .
Where to stay: Hotels and other Accommodation Williamsburg Regional Library
Please find in what follows the full listing of the Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts and other accommodation available in Williamsburg Regional Library.
A lot of pictures and fully detailed descriptions are available for the Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts and other accommodation, along with the ratings assigned by the guest of the same Hotels. The ratings are divided by age, sex and much more.
Virginia : Emblem of State
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- Inhabitants : Virginian (East Virginian)
- State's Motto : Sic semper tyrannis
- English translation : Thus always to tyrants (Latin)
Map and road map of Williamsburg Regional Library
View the interactive maps of Williamsburg Regional Library and get road maps, satellite maps and much more. The maps cover a wide area centered on Williamsburg Regional Library .
On each map are available: a selector scale, on the bottom right of the map,a menu for choosing different views of the same map, placed in the upper left corner of the map, a free text search field for locating any business activity within the map itself, placed at the top center of the map.
The videos about Williamsburg Regional Library
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A little over six years ago a group of HIV care providers, many of whom had been in practice at the dawn of the AIDS epidemic, came together to discuss ways they could harness their nearly three decades of knowledge, experience and insight to document and improve standards of HIV care delivery, while cultivating a new generation of HIV care providers.
What resulted was the formation of the American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM), and the development of the Academy's HIV Specialist™ Credentialing Program. Open to physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, the AAHIVM HIV Specialist™ credential remains the only one of its kind nationwide, establishing a standard by which all HIV care providers should deliver quality HIV care. The credentialing program has three simple -- but important -- objectives:
To improve the quality of HIV care,
To broaden patient access to quality care, and
To expand the number of HIV-specialized medical care providers.
We live in an increasingly complex health care environment that demands that we keep up with its rapid evolution. Treating HIV is not the same as it was 25 years ago, as many HIV care veterans know. Breakthroughs in treatment and care that combat HIV and extend life are often followed by perplexing trends, drug interactions and trends in new toxicities and drug interactions. Social and cultural responses to HIV have a direct impact on both our HIV-positive and negative patients. This in turn affects how we provide -- and how our patients receive -- HIV care and treatment, as well as our messages of wellness, risk reduction and prevention. Increased life expectancy for people living with HIV has presented a growing list of issues that includes: treatment adherence, hepatitis B/C co-infection, cardiovascular disease, and more. The definition of quality HIV care, then, must necessarily evolve as people live longer with the disease. It also must integrate the complexities of HIV with health risk factors typically associated with the normal aging process.
Becoming an Academy-credentialed HIV care provider is a way to remain current, and evolve with changes in HIV technology, discoveries of new treatments and shifts in the nation's health care system. The AAHIVM HIV Specialist™ credential demonstrates to patients, colleagues, employers and third party payers a care provider's commitment to maintaining continuing competency through ongoing learning and self-assessment.
Most of us already know from other professional credentialing opportunities that an objective credentialing program with rigorous standards establishes documented accountability for quality care delivery. Patients have become active in their care and treatment, and those with a choice in health care providers are increasingly seeking out experts with verification of HIV-specific knowledge and experience. Health plans and medical clinics also are beginning to encourage, or even require, that those serving patients with HIV become AAHIVM HIV Specialists™.
To apply for the credentialing exam a provider must actively care for more than 20 HIV patients over the last two years. In fact, 55% of AAHIVM HIV Specialists™ have fewer than 150 HIV patients, and only 20% have more than 300. The reality is, then, that the average credentialed AAHIVM Specialist™ is an HIV-specific practitioner for only a part of his or her time.
Becoming credentialed through a process like the Academy's program demonstrates to the medical community-at-large that we as HIV care providers voluntarily seek to establish for ourselves a rigorous, uniform national standard for the knowledge and experience base expected of all practitioners serving on HIV care teams. Developing a universal assessment tool of HIV knowledge for physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants also helps reduce barriers to entry into this specialized area of care. The AAHIVM HIV Specialist™ designation is available to health care professionals from diverse health care settings, educational backgrounds and frontline care experience. Credentialing improves our professional development, benefits our patients' care, and provides a foundation for the creation of better treatment and care access opportunities.
Those of us who have cared for patients living with HIV know that this disease is unlike any other. Those who continue to care for people living with HIV, despite HIV's clinical, social and epidemiological challenges, know that we must act now to ensure we have a new generation of HIV care providers who have the knowledge, tools and resources they need to effectively deliver quality HIV care. Becoming credentialed is a simple, yet powerful, action we can take both as individuals and as a profession, to improve HIV care quality and grow the number of knowledgeable, qualified HIV providers.
Applications for the AAHIVM HIV Specialist™ credentialing exam, as well as program eligibility requirements and frequently asked questions, are available at the Academy's Web site, www.aahivm.org. For additional information, contact Brian Hujdich, AAHIVM's Director of Professional Development and Credentialing, at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Donna Sweet, M.D., A.A.H.I.V.S., is Chair of the Credentialing Committee, American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM).


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National signing day 2014: announcement times for top recruits
Most top college football prospects have already made verbal commitments to schools. But national signing day is a formality, and a few of the most sought-after recruits in the nation still have not made up their minds.
Rivals.com provides a list of announcement times for the top football players who haven't decided which program to bring his talent.
MORE: The curse of five-star running backs | Ready-to-go prospects
Announcement time (eastern), player name, position, caliber
8 a.m., Derrick Nnadi, DT, four-star
8 a.m., J.C. Jackson, WR, four-star
8:10 a.m., Soloman Thomas, DE, four-star
8:15 a.m., Isaiah McKenzie, WR, four-star
9 a.m., Treon Harris, QB, four-star
9:30 a.m., Malik McDowell, DL, five-star
10 a.m., Roderick Johnson, OT, four-star
10 a.m., Ermon Lane, WR, five-star
10:25 a.m., Damian Prince, OT, five-star
10:30 a.m., Travonte Valentine, DT, four-star
10:35 a.m., Terrance Alexander, CB, three-star
10:38 a.m., Kenny Young, OLB, four-star
10:45 a.m., Mattrell McGraw, S, three-star
10:50 a.m., Malachi Dupre, WR, five-star
11 a.m., Raymon Minor, ATH, four-star
11:20 a.m., Braden Smith, OG, four-star
11:30 a.m., Damien Mama, OG, four-star
11:45 a.m., Rashaan Evans, OLB, five-star
1 p.m., Bo Scarbrough, ATH, five-star
1 p.m., Fred Warner, LB, four-star
2:05 p.m., Adoree' Jackson, ATH, five-star
2:55 p.m., Uriah Leataua, DL, three-star
3:30 p.m., Lorenzo Carter, DE, four-star
3:40 p.m., Myles Autry, WR, four-star
4 p.m., John Smith, S, five-star
5 p.m., Wesley Green, CB, four-star
5 p.m., Michiah Quick, ATH, four-star
5:30 p.m., Kalen Ballage, ATH, four-star
6 p.m., Poona Ford, DT, three-star
Despite verbal commitments, players not on this list can still provide a surprise. Last season, three of Rivals' five-stars flipped on signing day.
In reality, national signing day is not a starting block but a finish line. All the flip-flopping, committing, de-committing and re-committing stops.
"It's the end of the fiscal year of college football," said former UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel of the Pac-12 Network. "Truthfully, the next year has already started. It's a culmination of lots of work, two and three and four years of work to get these guys into the boat."
Sure, there are occasional stragglers among the blue chippers. Some kids get cold feet and need a little extra time. Or maybe mom flips out, and needs to be reassured that her baby is in good hands. But for the most part, by the time Wednesday is over, the vast majority of FBS teams will have their latest haul of players locked up.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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Cushendall Charcoal Roman Blind
A grey leaf design roman blind. This comes fully lined as standard. Comes fully lined as standard with a choice of blackout or thermal lining
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Homes that utilize a water softening system find that their water not only tastes and feels better, it also doesn't leave behind staining residue. It can be easy to forget how beneficial these systems are until they go on the fritz. As soon as water usage isn't as comfortable as it used to be, it's time to bring in the most knowledgeable water softener service phoenix has to offer. Once these professionals arrive they will not leave until the problem has been completely resolved.
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Water softeners are relatively easy machines to take care of. Owners only need to periodically refill the salt tank and the unit will do all the rest of the work. The downside is that any machine that typically requires very little maintenance seem to eventually experience a malfunction that goes unnoticed for some time. If left unchecked for too long, the problem can lead to irreversible damage and that is when a company like Allegiance Water needs to step in. Providing quality water softener installations at affordable prices, these technicians can visit a home and determine which of the units they carry will best meet the household's needs and budget without requiring drastic plumbing or electrical work.
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When a water softener experiences a major failure, no amount of repairs is worth paying for. At this point it is better to purchase a new model. Although some people have the skills to pick out a unit and personally perform the installation, the majority of homeowners need the help of a professional. Taking advantage of the free estimate process that many water service companies provide will allow customers the opportunity to find the best deal for their home. Rather than worry that they overpaid for a unit because they went with the first thing that was recommenced, homeowners can be confident in their decision because they were able to compare and contrast with various experts.
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During the installation process, water lines often have to be slightly altered. As amateur plumbers know, this process can be frustrating if everything isn't done properly. Companies like Allegiance Water Services have the tools and skills to quickly replace a water softener without any major water complications. Hiring a team like this saves a customer from unexpected leaks and glitches that can occur during an inexperienced installation.


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Fossil Gallery
Elrathia permultaA small, rare, and poorly known trilobite
Trilobita (Order: Ptychopariida)
Trilobites are extinct Euarthropoda, probably stem lineage representatives of Mandibulata (which includes crustaceans, myriapods, and hexapods) (Scholtz and Edgecombe, 2006).
Species name:
Elrathia permulta
Described by:
Description date:
Elrathia – unspecified.
permulta – from the Latin per, "very much", and multus, "many".
Type Specimens:
Holotype –USNM65517 in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, USA.
Other species:
Burgess Shale and vicinity: none.
Other deposits: other species occur, sometimes abundantly, elsewhere in the Cambrian of North America and Greenland.
Middle Cambrian, Bathyuriscus–Elrathina Zone (approximately 505 million years ago).
Principal localities:
The Walcott Quarry on Fossil Ridge. Elrathia sp. has been reported from localities on Mount Stephen.
Brief history of research:
The concept of Elrathia permulta is quite confused. Walcott named the species Ptychoparia permulta in 1918 and illustrated two specimens, one clearly designated as the type. Resser (1937) noted that the illustrated specimens were quite different, moved both to Walcott's 1924 genus Elrathia, and proposed the name Elrathia dubia for the second species. Unfortunately, he based this on the original type of permulta; Rasetti (1951) declared dubia invalid, returned the type specimen to Elrathia permulta, and designated the other of Walcott's specimens as a paratype of Ehmaniella burgessensis. The holotype of permulta, however, lacks many of the diagnostic characters of Elrathia, and Robison (1964) suggested it represents a new genus.
Hard parts: the adult dorsal exoskeleton is up to 25 mm long, with a large semicircular cephalon occupying about one-third the total length. The cephalon is bordered by a rounded rim and broad inner furrow; genal angles are produced into sharp triangular spines extending back to the fourth thoracic segment. There is a relatively long field between the narrow, tapered, and anteriorly rounded glabella and the frontal rim. Eyes are small and transverse eye ridges are very weak. Three pairs of shallow lateral furrows mark the glabella. The thorax comprises 14 segments, and tapers back more rapidly over the posterior half to a small rounded pygidium. The surface of the exoskeleton is variably granulate.
Unmineralized anatomy: not known.
Rare in the Walcott Quarry on Fossil Ridge, and elsewhere.
Maximum size:
25 mm
Life habits:
Epibenthic, mobile
Feeding strategies:
Deposit feeder
Ecological Interpretations:
E. permulta may, like similar small ptychoparioid trilobites, be interpreted as a mobile, epibenthic deposit (particle) feeder adapted to low oxygen levels.
RASETTI, F. 1951. Middle Cambrian stratigraphy and faunas of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections, 116 (5): 277 p.
RESSER, C. E. 1937. Third contribution to nomenclature of Cambrian trilobites. Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections, 95(22): 29 p.
ROBISON, R. A. 1964. Late Middle Cambrian faunas from western Utah. Journal of Paleontology, 38:510-566.
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The Gateway Certified Student Leader Program takes place on Thursdays from Noon-1:30p in S109. This series is coordinated by the Office of Student Activities & Leadership Programs and paid for with your Student Activity Fee. Please check back for Fall 2016 dates.
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We've seen a lot of videos with the woman-freaking-out-in-fast-car formula. This one, starring the mega fast new M6, is something special.
Instead of the 'oh no' fake screams you usually get from plastic blondes riding in the passenger seat, this woman is totally genuine and more than a little funny. We think she had a good time…
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This is better than watching parents freak out at the Olympics.
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Stevens Donates Bikes to Hoboken in Effort to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Stevens Institute of Technology donated 16 bicycles and five bike helmets yesterday to the Hudson Transportation Management Association (TMA) for use by Bike Hoboken, an organization that gives bikes to those who can't afford them. The bikes were once used by campus police or students who later abandoned them. Now they will have new homes and provide a benefit to the community.
"Stevens is pleased to provide these bikes for a good cause," said Robert Maffia, vice president for facilities and campus operations at Stevens. "This is just one small, but important, step in the university's ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and be a good steward of the environment and a good neighbor."
"This gets more bicycles to people who can use them as part of their commute and gets more cars off the road," said Jay DiDomenico, director of the Hudson TMA. "It's part of our endeavor to improve the health of people by getting them on bicycles and reducing emissions."
"The bikes will be refurbished and given to adults in Hudson County who need a bike to get to work or school," said Brian Wagner, lead advocate for Bike Hoboken.
Stevens has also added shuttle routes that both encourage greater use of mass transit by commuters and promote the safety and convenience of more than 500 off-campus students and 175 employees living in Hoboken. The university is also committed to participating in the city's bikeshare program in its continuing effort to reduce drive alone trips to campus.
(from left to right ): Bob Maffia, Stevens Institute of Technology, VP for Facilities and Campus Operations; Beth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology, Chief of Staff/Director of Community & State Relations; Chief Timothy Griffin, Stevens Institute of Technology Police; Brian Wagner, Lead Advocate for Bike Hoboken; and Jay DiDomenico, Director of the Hudson Transportation Management Association (TMA).


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A bill to allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes in Pennsylvania will be the subject of a legislative hearing this month, the chairman of a state Senate committee announced Thursday.
Law and Justice Committee Chairman Chuck McIlhinney scheduled a public hearing for Jan. 28 in the state Capitol on the proposal that was introduced this week. Seven members of the 50-person Senate have signed on as sponsors.
A spokesman for Gov. Tom Corbett said he remains opposed, even if the bill is scaled back to allow only non-intoxicating forms of marijuana.
In its current form, the 34-page bill would permit people with medical needs and a doctor's approval to obtain an identification card that would allow them to acquire marijuana legally. It would create the Medical Cannabis Board and an enforcement arm within the state police.
"There are sick children who have medicine that will make them better, but under current Pennsylvania law they are not allowed to take it," said a leading sponsor, Sen. Daylin Leach, D-Montgomery. "They are allowed to take much more toxic, less effective medicine."
Leach said he was confident the bill will pass if it gets Corbett's support, but the governor's spokesman said Thursday his position has not changed.
"The FDA is the arbiter of the safety and efficacy of all drugs, all substances that are ingested," Corbett press secretary Jay Pagni said. "If the FDA were to run a clinical trial, the governor would be interested in the findings."
Twenty states and Washington, D.C., currently have some form of public medical marijuana program, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Two states have legalized it for nonmedical purposes as well.
This week New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed allowing medical marijuana for patients at 20 hospitals, and New Hampshire's House gave preliminary approval to legalizing marijuana for recreational use.
Pa. Senate to Hear Medical Marijuana Bill
A bill to allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes in Pennsylvania will be the subject of a legislative hearing this month, the chairman of a state Senate committee announced Thursday.


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Actor Michael Jace pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a murder charge in the shooting death of his wife at their home last month in the Hyde Park area of Los Angeles.
Jace, 51, best known for his role as LAPD officer Julien Lowe on the television drama "The Shield," is accused of shooting his wife, April, at their home on the 5400 block of Brynhurst Avenue around 8:30 p.m. May 19. Police said Jace was arrested after calling 911 and telling the operator he shot his wife.
The body of April Jace was found inside the house.
Since being arrested, Jace has been held in jail on $2 million bail. The judge also ordered Jace to stay away from the couple's two children and not contact them if he is released on bail, according to the Associated Press.
Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Fire Department released a three-minute 911 call from April Jace's father in which he said Michael Jace told him he had just shot his wife.
April Jace worked as a counselor in the financial aid office at Biola University, located in La Mirada, at the time of her death. Co-workers said she possessed a "radiant personality" and displayed great "love for helping students and families."
April Jace had two young sons with the actor. Police said the children were in the house during the time of the shooting.
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A statement released by her family said they were focused on caring for the children.
"We cannot reverse the senseless violence that resulted in April's death but we can invest in the lives of her innocent children that are paying the price for it," the family wrote in the statement.
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Become one of the privileged few to say they have experienced this beautiful kingdom in this relatively untouched corner of the Himalayas.
Depart London Heathrow on your scheduled, overnight flight to Kathmandu, via Dubai.
Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Patan, one of three royal cities in Kathmandu Valley. After an introductory meeting at the hotel with your guide, the afternoon will be at leisure to allow you to relax and take in your new surroundings. The group will reconvene in the evening to enjoy a welcome dinner together.
Following breakfast, your group will commence its first foray into Nepal's capital city. Kathmandu is not only the country's core in terms of trading and religion but is also known for the sleepy, all-seeing Buddha eyes which keep watch from the stupas and temples dotted amongst the chaotic jumble of buildings that spread across the valley. Begin with Boudhanath, the largest and holiest Buddhist stupa (a hemispherical shaped monument containing Buddhist relics) outside of Tibet. Continue on to the ancient religious complex of Swayambhunath, also known as Monkey Temple due to the families of macaques that live and roam around the grounds. After lunch your tour returns to Patan, a sprawling city which has almost merged with Kathmandu, separated only by the murky waters of the Bagmati River. Explore the enchanting melange of temples and former royal palaces of Durbar Square before concluding your day with a shopping trip in Thamel where you can barter for souvenirs or take a break to enjoy a sweet pastry from one of the local bakeries.
In the morning you will begin your drive to the hilltop settlement of Bandipur, arriving in time for lunch. With winding lanes, traditional Newari-style buildings and a community of farmers and traders, this beautiful town is seemingly untouched by modern life. Following a local lunch, venture into the heart of Bandipur to discover Bandipur Bazaar, an area of old shops, houses, temples and meeting places where you can appreciate the extraordinary view of the snow-clad Himalayan skyline.
Enjoy a morning at leisure in Bandipur before journeying to Pokhara, the gateway to the peaks and valleys of the Annapurna mountain range. This sleepy lakeside city enjoys a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere and is the perfect base for day walks or hikes into the spectacular surrounding mountains. Arriving at your hotel in the late afternoon there will be some time to unwind before your evening meal.
After breakfast at your hotel, a tour to the stunning Devi's Falls follows where the group will follow a series of underground streams and small walkways before reaching the cascading waterfall that bursts through a tunnel and falls into a cave deep below. Next visit Mahendra Cave to appreciate the stalagmites and stalactites before making a stop at the Tibetan refugee camp to browse for handmade jewellery, pashminas, trinkets and local carvings. Finally your group will take a peaceful boat trip on the serene waters of the lake before enjoying a riverside lunch. Returning to your lodge in the afternoon the rest of the day is at leisure.
Today you will depart Pokhara after breakfast for Chitwan National Park, one of the largest havens for the endangered Bengal tiger and home to a rare population of one-horned Indian Rhinoceros. A stop will be made en route at Manakamana to take a cable car ride to the summit of a spectacular viewpoint. Arrive at the hillside temple and a mountain shrine which dates back to the 17th century and is believed to be a place where the goddess Bhagwati has the power to grant wishes to those who are able to make a suitable sacrifice. Following lunch, your journey will continue into the sub-tropical lowlands of the national park where, in the evening you will experience the traditional dances of the Tharu Cultural Show.
Your full day tour of Chitwan National Park begins in the morning with a canoe ride up the Rapti River where you may encounter the rare gharial, a fish-eating crocodile whose population is estimated at less than 235 individuals. Next visit the elephant breeding centre where you will have the chance to watch mother and baby elephants interact whilst grazing in the jungle and warding off pesky mosquitos by covering themselves in dust. After lunch the group will proceed further into the jungle for a guided safari upon the backs of the majestic elephants, led by the local mahouts (elephant riders) who will be keen to help you spot deer, rhinoceros, antelope and perhaps even a glance of the 'King of the Jungle', the Bengal tiger.
Leaving Chitwan after breakfast, you will be driven back to Kathmandu, stopping for lunch along the way and arriving back in the city in the late afternoon. Enjoy some free time to venture out into the bustling streets to pick out any last minute gifts before enjoying your final dinner with the rest of your group. The sounds of bicycle bells and chanting monks and the intoxicating aromas of Nepalese delicacies will leave you with a memory to cherish
Depart Kathmandu in the morning for your flight to Paro in Bhutan, offering incredible views of the entire Himalayan region. Your guide will meet you on arrival and accompany you to Thimphu, stopping en-route to admire the joining of the Thimphu and Paro Rivers at Chuzom before arriving at your hotel with some time to relax. In the afternoon visit the impressive fortress of Trashichoedzong, then 'Buddha Point' where locals chant prayers to the largest Buddha statue in Bhutan. In the evening explore Thimphu's main market area and browse through paintings, hand-woven textiles and jewellery.
Explore the Thimphu valley with a trip to the National Library and the King's Memorial Chorten - a monument constructed to represent world peace and prosperity. Taking the scenic highway back to Paro appreciate the dramatic river valleys before arriving at your hotel late morning. Next visit Ta Dzong, originally built as a watchtower during the 1864 Duar War and now home to the National Museum focussing on royal memorabilia and Buddhist art.
Visit the breath-taking Taktshang Monastery perched on the side of a cliff, a place of worship recognised as one of Bhutan's most famous monasteries. In the afternoon drive to the ruins of Drukgyel built back in 1649 as a control point along the route to Tibet.
Depart Paro after breakfast for your return flight to Kathmandu, with the rest of the day at leisure.
Transfer to Kathmandu airport for your flight to the UK.
British Passport Holders do not need to obtain a visa for Nepal prior to departure, a Nepalese visa can be purchased on arrival into Kathmandu. This will cost around USD $25, so please have this ready in USD cash together with three passport size photos. We recommend that you check the following website before travelling for all the most up to date advice and requirements for entry into Nepal http://www.nepembassy.org.uk/visa.php
You must obtain suitable travel insurance prior to departure. Mercury Direct is partnered with Holiday Extras which offer insurance at the following prices:
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If booking more than 10 weeks before departure a deposit of £250pp will need to be paid at the time of booking with the full amount payable at 10 weeks prior to departure. The deposit applies to adults and children. If you are within 10 weeks of travel then the full balance of the holiday will be payable.
Your flight is to Nepal is with Jet Airways (9W), departing from London Heathrow Terminal 4. Each passenger is entitled to 23kg of hold luggage & hand luggage of 5kg not exceeding 55cm x 35cm x 25cm in size, in addition to one small personal item on-board the aircraft. Weight restrictions will be finalized on E-ticket receipt. Should you wish to take additional luggage you will need to pay extra at check-in. Check-in should be at least 3 hours before departure.
It is your responsibility to check any health and vaccination requirements applicable to your booked arrangements. We can only provide general information about this. Health and hygiene facilities and disease risks vary from country to country. You should take health advice about your own needs as early as possible and in good time before your departure. Sources of information include; www.fco.gov.uk, http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/, www.hpa.org.uk, your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic.
This tour is accessible to most people with an average level of fitness and normal mobility. It involves full days of sightseeing, often on foot and includes some climbing of stairs and getting on and off coaches and boats. This tour is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.
There is no minimum number of travellers for this extension however the main tour passenger numbers will apply for the main part of the tour. If in the unlikely event there are less than the required number of people booked on your main tour date then you may be asked to change to a different date. A full refund will be made available to you should this alternative not be suitable.
This is a fully escorted tour, meaning that you will be met on arrival by your national guide who will remain with you for the duration of your trip ensuring that you have first-hand knowledge at all times.
The currency in Nepal is the Nepalese Rupee or NPR, divided into 100 paisa. US dollars and UK sterling are both also often accepted should you wish to keep an alternative currency on you. The currency in Bhutan is Bhutanese Ngultrum and is officially pegged to the Indian Rupee. Also Indian Rupee is acceptable all over Bhutan. There are ATMs in Bhutan but currently they only operate with their respective Bhutanese banks. Since these ATMs currently do not function with outside banks, so ATM facility can't be used by visitors. Traveller's checks / cash are the best option so please ensure you have enough currency with you when you travel.
You will need to take some extra money with you to cover any personal purchases, such as souvenirs, laundry and extra drinks and snacks. Approximately £100 - £200 will be sufficient for the duration of the tour, depending on how much of a bargain-hunter you are!
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We have secured a few places on this tour for single travellers with no single supplements. Once these are all sold, if you are a single traveller, you will need to pay a small supplement. However, if you are happy to share with another passenger of the same gender, then let us know at the time of booking and we will endeavour to find you a travelling partner. Alternatively, please ask about our single supplement prices in order to book your own twin room
If the group departure dates are not suitable for you and you would prefer a more personal and flexible experience then you can choose to book a private guide for your tour at a reasonable supplement.
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All hotels were in good locations. Hotel Himalaya and Fishtail Lodge in Nepal, City Hotel (Thimphu) and Tashi Phumstock (Paro) were excellent, with high standards and good locations. The Hotel in Bandipur was OK, but I felt claustrophobic in the room. The bathroom at Rhino Lodge smelt, and there was no hook for the shower head which made washing awkward; the bedroom was fine, The food, was amazing except for Chitwan where the toast was like warm bread, and not a lot of selection.
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Travelling from Delhi to Agra, this 3 night extension takes you on a tour through India's capital as well as the magnificent Taj Mahal.
Travelling from Delhi to Agra then Jaipur, this 6 night extension tour of the Golden Triangle takes you through India's most famous sights. Ride a rickshaw around Old Delhi, marvel at the Taj Mahal and discover the Pink City of Jaipur.
Travelling from Delhi to Agra, then Jaipur, this 10-day, 8-night tour of the Golden Triangle and the exotic Ranthambore National Park takes you through India's most famous sights.
Journey through tropical lowland rainforests, rolling tea plantation-covered mountains and discover pristine white-sand beaches in the east of the island.
Characterised by winding emerald rivers, exotic wildlife, spice plantations and lush landscapes, the south Indian state of Kerala exudes tranquillity and beauty.


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The former Boulder youth hockey coach who admitted to sending thousands of sexual texts and Facebook messages to children younger than 15 was stabbed twice in the back Monday by a masked assailant outside his Boulder County home, sheriff's officials said.
Boulder County sheriff's deputies led a search across the neighborhoods surrounding Snowpeak Lane, off Baseline Road west of Lafayette, but were unable to locate the black-clad suspect, who fled on foot.
Boulder County sheriff's spokeswoman Heidi Prentup confirmed that the stabbing victim was Zachary Meints, 26, a registered sex offender who was sentenced to 10 years of intensive sex offender probation in 2012.
"He said that when he got home, somebody came up behind him and stabbed him in the back," Prentup said.
Sheriff's officials have not said whether they believe the stabbing is related to Meints' Internet sexual exploitation conviction.
Investigators located a knife Monday, but Prentup said they're not yet sure whether it was the weapon used in the stabbing. She also confirmed that Meints had been the target of a recent threat, which she declined to discuss.
Prentup said Meints told investigators he was getting out of his car at 2:30 p.m. and was headed toward the house at 679 Snowpeak Lane — where he lives with his parents — when someone stabbed him in the back.
Sheriff's officials said Meints was transported to Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette, although when contacted later in the day, hospital officials said he was not listed as a patient.
Prentup said Meints survived the stabbing, but she was not aware of his location.
Meints told sheriff's officials that the suspect was a male wearing a black hoodie and a black mask.
Deputies with search dogs combed the area after Meints said the suspect ran from the scene on foot.
Sheriff's officials said Meints' home was burglarized earlier this week, but it's not yet known whether the two crimes are connected. Prentup said the suspect in Monday's stabbing did not enter the house.
Boulder County records show the house is owned by Michael Meints and Marcia Siegel, and that address also is listed as Zachary Meints' place of residence on the sex offender database.
Meints, who was fired from his coaching position with the Rocky Mountain RoughRiders 15-and-under hockey team after an investigation was opened in September 2011, pleaded guilty in May 2012 to one count of Internet sexual exploitation. The class four felony carried a presumptive sentence of two to six years in prison.
The Boulder County District Attorney's Office said an investigation uncovered extensive sexual communication Meints had over two years with youth members of the Boulder Hockey Club while he was a coach there.
In August 2012, Boulder District Judge D.D. Mallard sentenced Meints to 10 years of sex offender intensive supervised probation, which includes close monitoring of his personal relationships and regular polygraph tests to ensure he is not acting in a hypersexual way.
He is required to register as a sex offender for 10 years beyond when his probation is completed.
Four parents of Meints' victims spoke at his sentencing hearing, focusing on how the former coach violated their trust and the trust of their children, an aspect of the case Mallard referred to when handing down her sentence.
"(Your players) see you at the rink and you're friendly, you're their coach they look up to you, and then at night they're getting these very graphic Facebook messages about sexual conduct," Mallard said. "You just mixed a lot of good and bad things for them."
Camera Staff Writer Ashley Dean contributed to this report.
Contact Camera Staff Writer Mitchell Byars at 303-473-1329, firstname.lastname@example.com or twitter.com/mitchellbyars.


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I have been creating a website locally using xampp server, therefore cannot provide a link to illustrate my problem, so I hope I can explain it properly. I installed this some time ago, but have only worked on it sporadically up to now. I have WP 2.8.6 and Atahualpa 3.4.4 on Windows XP Pro.
I wanted to create a static home page and a separate blog page for posts, which I managed to do by following instructions on the WP forum. So far I now have Home, About and Blog pages. I have gone through all the settings and suggestions on this forum regarding settings for post footers for multi-post pages, but I still cannot get the post footers to appear below the sample posts I've made on the blog page. When I view the post as I'm creating it, I can see the footers, but when I publish the post they are not there on the actual page.
Post/Page Info Items>Footer: Multi Post Pages has the default text still there. I have not made any changes to any files, as far as I can recall in the months I've been playing with this website.
You can see the two example posts I made on the blog page in the image below, with no footer information present.
Edit: When I click on the post title, the next page, that contains just the actual single post, has the footer and comment box. Is the layout on the main blog page where all the posts are listed (with no footer, etc) normal?


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One of the standard criticisms of programs to unburden California's overcrowded network of prisons and county jails is that crime will increase as more felons are released on parole and more lower-level offenders are put on probation instead of being sent to jail. The argument goes that inmates are criminals by definition and we can expect them to commit more crimes when they are freed. And if that's the case, we can expect arrest records to show that parolees and probationers make up a huge portion of the population of people arrested for new crimes.
A study commissioned by Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck and the chiefs of three other California police departments suggests otherwise. In a report released late last month, the Council for State Governments Justice Center showed that the vast majority of people arrested in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento and Redlands during the study period — 2008 through the middle of 2011 — were on neither probation nor parole, nor had they ever been. Of those who were, most of the new crimes involved drugs, not violence. In fact, relatively few arrestees who were on parole or probation — only 7% in Los Angeles — were arrested for violent crimes.
Especially eye-opening was the very low arrest rate of former prison inmates released on "non-revocable parole," a program begun in 2010 to stop the return flow to prison of parolees who committed nonviolent, "technical" violations of parole conditions, such as failing a drug test or showing up in the wrong part of town.
The study period ended right before counties began taking more convicted felons, both in jails and in probation, under AB 109, broadly known as public safety realignment. A follow-up study is needed.
On Monday, in a separate study, the Vera Institute of Justice reported that a large proportion of county jail inmates from two study areas — Boyle Heights and South Los Angeles — preparing to reenter society have drug or mental health problems.
More research is needed, but the figures from both the Council for State Governments and the Vera Institute suggest that many people who wind up in jail or prison got into trouble at least in part because of clinical conditions, and that many of them come out with the same problems they had when they went in.
If public resources are to be spent effectively, California must cut its recidivism rate, and to do that, it must use data to slice through the posturing of those in politics and law enforcement who claim to "know," without facts or figures, what people, policies or laws to blame for crime. If drug and mental health problems play a large role in landing people behind bars, it stands to reason that focusing more on diagnosis and treatment could save taxpayers money, reduce the criminal burden on neighborhoods and, by the way, address some of the misery and hopelessness of those caught in the revolving jailhouse door.


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Emmanuel College serves several Sisters of Notre Dame organizations through its New Student and Spring Days of Service, Annual Toy Drive and other educational opportunities.
Julie's Family Learning Program was founded in 1974 by Jean Sullivan, SND and Louise Kearns, SND, who had been working closely with struggling, female-headed families living in crisis at the margins of society. Julie's has grown into a community-based family support and education program that is committed to the development of strong, stable, healthy family functioning. Julie's breaks the cycle of poverty among low-income families by providing services that enable poor, at-risk mothers and their children to transform their lives and become healthy, responsible, successful, and economically self-sufficient members of their communities.
Emmanuel's Annual Toy Drive benefits Julie's Family Learning Program.
Established by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1992, the Notre Dame Education Center (NDEC) in South Boston provides ESOL instruction, as well as citizenship, literacy and technology programs, to adult learners, in morning, afternoon and evening classes. At NDEC, students are able to acquire skills that empower them as citizens, as family members, as participants in the workforce, as well as in the community.
The Notre Dame Montessori Pre-School in Dorchester provides a holistic educational program for city/inner city youth aged three to seven. Their major goals are to create an atmosphere that fosters self-esteem, independence and an inner motivation to learn.
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3rd GunVault died in 4 years... I'm DONE
I'm done with GunVaults... I have now had 3 fail on me in less than 4 years.
First one was a multi-deluxe that went crazy flashing its light when nobody was pressing the buttons and locked itself out. I figured out that it only happened when it was plugged in, so I continued using it on battery power (mistake, more on this one later) .
Second one was a microvault where the keypad stopped working. Sometimes they would work, sometimes they wouldn't, sometimes you would get half way through your code and they would stop working. This happened 13 months after purchase. I emailed GunVault and never got a response.
Next the cable that attaches the motor to the spring in my multi-deluxe broke... what a RIDICULOUS design.
Last, ANOTHER microvault that was purchased a little after my first one (about 15 months old) had the same thing happen. Buttons no longer work. This one stopped working while I was in PA. I was visiting my grandfather in a VA hospital (federal property) and locked it in my car... sadly I didn't bring a key with me so I was left without a pistol for the rest of the trip and my drive home.
I am DONE messing with these things. I have owned 3 in 4 years and all 3 have broken. I would recommend NOBODY trust their lives to these things.
NOTE: Both MicroVaults have the new style buttons.
|August 13, 2012, 09:49 AM
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There are some pretty good options available that don't use electronics of any kind and have proven reliable over many years of service. A mechanical push-button lock is used on all these and there are several brands/designs to choose from.
Fort Knox
FAS1 Safe
I like electronics and gadgets as much as most guys, but not for my HD gun storage. I want to feel confident in it every time and for me I just don't feel comfortable with electronics for this application.
|August 13, 2012, 09:58 AM
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I have one of these inexpensive Homak pistol boxes and have been very pleased with it. The first set of batteries has lasted almost 3 years and it works every time.
|August 13, 2012, 12:15 PM
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Another strike against GunVault is that I bought my 2 micros months apart. Yet they both came with the same key. Now that mine is dead, I will post my key # after I get home. We can see how many of us share the same key.
|August 13, 2012, 06:59 PM
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a suggestion
this is what I use and I really like it for a bedside gun safe.
it has 2 keys included and its digital keypad
I have owned mine for a year now, and other than preemptively replacing the AA battery, its been flawless.
Its large enough for any pistol, and ammo with accessories. No it will not stop a determined thief but nothing will. It will save your neighbors kids life though when they come in and do the things kids do.
|August 13, 2012, 07:16 PM
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I had one for 2 months. I almost could not get my guns out of it. I took it back and got $$$ back.
|August 13, 2012, 08:53 PM
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The first set of batteries I put in mine lasted a year. 2nd set lasted about 6 months. 3rd set lasted about a month. After that it started going through a set about every 2 weeks. Alkaline Energizers, not cheap stuff. It's been sitting on a shelf in the garage collecting dust for about 10 years, you can have it if you want to pay for shipping.
|August 13, 2012, 09:15 PM
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I have one of those... I wouldn't trust it for anything. I bought it because we were fostering and DCS required you keep your ammo locked separate from guns. I threw a couple boxes of ammo in it so we appeared to be compliant (luckily they didn't know what those 6 ammo cans on top of it were).
It can be opened by lifting it up a couple inches and dropping it on a hard surface (so make sure your's is bolted down). The problem is that all of those super cheap electronic safes use the same design (complete carbon copy) and they use the cheapest solenoid they can find. Cheap solenoids don't exert much force, so they have to use a VERY light spring to hold the plunger up. Dropping it causes the inertia of the plunger to push it down enough to open it. I originally wondered why they didn't just flip it around so gravity held it in the locked position and then I realized the solenoid wasn't even strong enough to pull the weight of the plunger.
I also decided after watching videos here:
http://www.thesidebar.org/insecurity/?p=793 (this is the guy who showed his 3 year old how to do these things and made a video of it that has been circulating around).
Some of the cracks require having intimate knowledge of that particular safe... others are just knowing the carbon copy design of cheap safes and finding a hole to get to the solenoid.
I decided to try my luck against my HF safe. In less than 5 minutes I cracked it with nothing more than a ball point pen and a paper clip. I used the pen to push one of the LEDS back (not board mounted). I tried this first because I feared removing the keypad would damage it. I then slipped a paper clip through the hole and found the solenoid in a matter of moments. BAM! Open in a few minutes without even opening it up first to familiarize myself with the design. I just had to know the carbon copy design used in pretty much all Chinese safes. I highly recommend watching the videos and then take a try at cracking your safe. You will be surprised at how easy it is.
I don't mean to sound snobby, but especially after these issues with the GunVaults, I'm done wasting money on cheap stuff. Particularly when my life may depend on it.
|August 13, 2012, 09:35 PM
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I also had a Gun Vault.
Now, I like the V Line stuff, or better yet the Knox Pistol Box. The Knox would be my first choice by a long shot.
He who dares wins.
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|August 13, 2012, 09:40 PM
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The Knox pistol box is the one I am leaning towards. They look pretty nice.
Only a little over 1000 combinations, but I can always lock the entire thing up when its not at my bedside.
|August 14, 2012, 05:37 AM
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Quote: "I am DONE messing with these things...I would recommend NOBODY trust their lives to these things." Funny, I've said the exact same thing, except that I was referring to the Sig P220....Anyhow, I never bought a GunVault, and this thread makes me kinda glad I didn't. I use a small safe with a keypad door, bought at Office Depot for a lot less than a GunVault. Works fine.
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|August 14, 2012, 09:04 AM
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Be sure and bolt it to something solid if you keep your HD gun in there so the whole box can't just walk away. The heavier boxes when bolted down could buy you enough time that a thief gives up for something easier to grab.
Here's mine: FAS1 Safe Video
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Jackie's Quilting Chronicles (featuring ME!)
In the meantime, I happy to report that a podcast that I recorded a few months back is now live!
Do you know Jackie Kunkel and her business, Canton Village Quilt Works? Well, if you don't, you should. Jackie is prolific in the online quilting community. She is a blogger, a shop owner, a long-arm quilter, a podcaster (is that even a word?), and an all-around awesome person. She's been a supporter of mine and an encouraging voice in my blogging and quilting journey since day one. (You may also remember that Jackie came to my rescue when I was looking to have a charity quilt quilted a few months back.)
All of which is why I was thrilled to meet Jackie at Quilt Market in Houston this past October. And when she asked me to be a guest on her podcast, Jackie's Quilting Chronicles, I was more than happy to oblige.
The podcast is now available on Jackie's site. You can listen to it here.
Check it out, and be sure to tell Jackie I said "hi"!
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Aw, glad your recovery is going well--was just thinking the other day about you and your elbow.ReplyDelete
Love Jackie--her online shop is awesome (she is my go-to for Kona Solids), and I've been reading her blog for a couple of years now. I love how small the quilty blogosphere seems! Can't wait to hear your guest spot on her podcast!
I love Jackie and have a been a follower of hers for quite some time - I think you have a great friend in her.ReplyDelete
Jackie is a sweetheart! She reads and comments on my teeny tiny blog and is so supportive. I appreciate her very much!ReplyDelete
I'll be sure to listen to your podcast!
So glad to hear that you are recovering nicely from your elbow injury.. Will look forward to seeing your new projects.ReplyDelete
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So happy you're back! I've missed reading your blog. Hope your recovery is complete very soon!ReplyDelete
What a great interview! Isn't this incredible weather. I'm just loving sitting by an open window while I sew. I hope the elbow is healing quickly and you can get back to your sewing. :-)ReplyDelete
I just wanted to say that I have been enjoying seeing the Blockapaloosa unfold on everybody's blogs! It's a really fun quilt! Thanks for the eye candy... I look forward to seeing the rest of the blocks "materialize".ReplyDelete


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Cronuts: The Craze Hits Cincinnati
Over the past few years, Cincinnati locals have repeatedly warned me that the Queen City is often "20 years behind the times." But I'd recently been back in town for only two days when, while walking St. Gregory Street in Mount Adams, I was floored by the signs I saw: "We Have Cronuts and Crookies" and "Croughnuts are Here!" The craze started by Dominque Ansel back in New York had made its presence known in less than two months. And while he certainly isn't the first to cross a doughnut and croissant, those two signs were making rather bold statements.
"Ours is better," the barista at Bow Tie Café informed me, referring to my mention of The Sweetest Things, one block away.
I've spent enough time on both sides of the Ohio / Kentucky line to know that the people in the food industry here are extremely friendly, and so I suspected that their attempts weren't birthed by hostile competition. So then, what conversations had resulted in three local cronut interpretations six hundred and fifty miles away from the hubbub in New York? And what do their results taste like?
"Our pastry chef saw this story about cronuts and this beautiful photo and was like, I can do that!" says Mary Beiser of Savor Catering and Events in Newport, Kentucky, who supplies to Bow Tie and two other local coffee shops. "And he did, and we just thought that they were wonderful." The buzz around them was minimal, but when local Channel 9 News broadcasted that one of their anchors really wanted to try the epic pastry, Mary was quick to offer her version up. Since their on-air success, they sell out at the coffee shops and at their stand at the Saturday morning Covington farmer's market in around an hour. They've become Savor's top selling item.
Nearby the market, Left Bank Coffeehouse's Maggie Soard had heard about cronuts before Mary's newscast, when Jean-François Flechet—owner of local Taste of Belgium restaurants—updated his wait at Dominique Ansel Bakery on their Facebook page. He was in line apparently to "see if it's worth trying to reproduce". But by the time his turn came, they were out. "In line for two hours for nothing. #nocronut."
"Mary makes really good croissants," Maggie said. "So the cronuts are delicious. They taste the way a funnel cake at a fair smells; what you want it to taste like too, but it never does." Patron Kate Welsh added, "It's just pure wonderful. They run out very quickly—I've only had one."
"Quickly" means 20 pastries and 15 holes in about an hour on the three times a week when Savor delivers. It's a small but significant number.
Back in Mount Adams at The Sweetest Things, owner/chef Heather Turner saw an opportunity for her much-loved croissant recipe to step up to the next level in a new offering for her clientele. Like Mary's version, Heather deep-fries and glazes her croissant dough, and while she only sells a few daily, they now compete with her signature pain au chocolat.
"These are amazing," Lucy Hodgson swooned as she took a bite. Neither she nor her dining companion, David Rentschler, had heard of them. But they were full of questions and seemed somewhat shocked by the around-the-block hysteria I explained was happening in New York, so much so that I gave them what I'd been photographing. By the time I'd packed up and left, the pastry was gone.
Nearby in Loveland, Ohio, the community push came before Holtman's Donuts tried their hand; "We had just been on our local station and the next day or so it came out that the cronut was a big thing in New York, so the station called up to see if we'd make it for them," said Katie Willing, who works at and is marrying into the third generation of the family-run shop. But the team was busy preparing for their upcoming Over the Rhine location, and didn't think too much of it until more and more people began to request them. In their third trial batch, they sold three dozen in less than two hours. "We're not putting all of our money in this. If they sell, that's great. If they don't, it's just like the other fun little experiments we do."
Their experiment sheds light on the differences between what's popping up around Cincinnati and Chef Ansel's version. His is a layered pastry that's rolled in sugar, piped with pastry cream in layers, then glazed and garnished—a recipe that took him two months to perfect and takes three days to execute. "Chef Dominique Ansel's creation is not to be mistaken as simply croissant dough that has been fried," his website clarifies.
Which is, in simplest terms, what bakers nationwide and locals in Cincinnati are making. Savor and The Sweetest Things versions are fried and glazed croissants—they retain all the things you love about a doughnut but they have an airier texture and aren't as cloyingly sweet. Holtman's are made from layers of their doughnut and Danish doughs, which they let rise, freeze, and rise a second time before frying and either rolling them in cinnamon sugar or glazing them with strawberry, mocha, or plain glaze. They taste like a really well made classic doughnut with a somewhat flakier texture and much more volume, but not a croissant made in the style of a doughnut.
"It's our version, we're not trying to copy anything", Katie is quick to point out. The same was said at Savor and The Sweetest thing; each shop is proud of their accomplishment, and not trying to knock-off or compete with the original.
Yet they know the comparisons are out there, and it's already changed the way they look at and speak about their pastries. In the three days between when I'd read that first "We Have Croughnuts" sign and spoken with the creator, Mary had gotten a Cease and Desist letter in the mail from New York. She pressed, "We are a catering company in northern Kentucky that doesn't do any advertising—it's all word of mouth—so the news spot was a golden opportunity to maybe get more catering jobs. We never thought that we were taking something from someone a thousand miles away. We feel awful about the attention that poor man is getting up there—it looks like it's just craziness. But it was quite the shock when we got that letter in the mail."
Dominque Ansel (the chef and the company) has received a lot of backlash since similar letters went out around the country, and Mary is right that there's been much attention heaped onto the chef from both sides of the argument. A recent statement on the bakery's Facebook page clarified, "Our desire to protect the name is not an attempt to claim or take credit for all cooking methods associated with the recipe or all croissant and doughnut products in general. Instead, it offers the bakery and Chef protection against un-granted affiliations with the bakery or confusion from customers."
Heather and Katie hadn't received one, but were very aware of the patent issue around the word and now all three make it clear that they offer "doughsants". They're careful not to even "like" it when someone tags their pastry as a cronut. Yet that word accidentally slipped constantly from well-meaning mouths, including mine, during conversations with bakers, baristas, and diners alike. Many miles from New York, the craze of the cronut has created a strong ripple, if not a stir, in Cincinnati.
But if someone were to want to put a truly local stamp on the pastry, David (the diner at The Sweetest Things) offers up a solution: "Put some bacon on it. That's how we do it in Cincinnati. Make it a three-way."
Days after this statement had slipped from David's mouth, Mary at Savor began doing just that; this past Saturday at the farmer's market, she welcomed in the Bacon Maple Croissant Doughnut.
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Weekly Fraser Valley Sport fishing column; Dec 30 2013 to Jan 6, 2014
The last day of the year to me is as exciting as the first as we look back upon what we have been through and look forward to what is to come.
Im always excited about beginning a new tournament season where all fishermen start out again. Jimmy Houston from his book, Catch of the Day.
Not every angler is a tournament fisher, yet Jimmys words are good encouragement for us all. I know the dreary days of January can get a person down, particularly if one did not accumulate a full bank of great memories from the year past, but a new year brings new seasons and the opportunity for change.
What adventures and challenges await you this year? It is time to set your sights and make those plans, fish dont swim passed your couch, and time waits for no-one. I have studied, met, and talked with many of the greats in sport fishing; and I have found they all have one thing in common. They all dream big and never say it cant be done. Everyone faces challenges of time, skill, equipment, and money; but it is when one is faced with those challenges and does it anyway, that makes a champion.
So what are you going to do with 2014? Thats right, I said do with, not in; victors dont try to cooperate within challenges, they subdue them. So I ask again; what are you going to do with 2014? There is a kid waiting for Dad to be his or her hero. There is a public waiting for a new champ. There is a world waiting for a new record, and then there is you, waiting for the best day ever.
The Report
The ice is off our lower mainland lakes. You can expect fishing to be fair to good for January. Focus your fishing on the warmest parts of the day, in and around the north east sections of your favorite lake. Try a slow troll or retrieve with: Wooly Bugger, Big Black, Baggy Shrimp, Dragonfly Nymph, or Halfback Nymph.
The Fraser River is fishing fair for Dolly Varden and cutthroat. For Cutthroat try: Professor, Anderson Stone, American Coachman, Rolled Muddler, Black Gnat, Griffith Gnat, Zulu, Hares Ear, Renegade, or Irresistible. For Dolly Varden try: Zonker, Flat Black, Big Black, Eggo, Clouser's Deep Minnow, Bucktail, and Lefty's Deceiver.
The Vedder River is fair to good for Dolly Varden, rainbow, and steelhead. For rainbow try: Czech nymph, Kaufmann Stone, Hares Ear, Big Black, Wooly Bugger, Eggo, Zulu, Soubou, Irresistible, Elk Hair Caddis, Tom Thumb, Black Gnat, or Renegade. For steelhead try: Steelhead Nightmare, Flat Black, Kaufman Stone, Rolled Muddler, Steelhead Bee, Irresistible, October Caddis, or Stimulator.
The Harrison River is good for cutthroat.
The Thompson River closes for angling January 1st.
Keep your fly in the water
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Mayor Bob Filner on Tuesday ordered Children's Pool beach in La Jolla to be closed from sunset to sunrise through mid-May after video surfaced of the seals there being sat on, kicked and punched.
His decision marks the latest notable chapter in a years-long conflict between people who want to protect the seals by making the cove off-limits to humans and those who believe dual access is a historical right. The dispute has generated national attention with litigation, dozens of rallies on both sides over the years and numerous attempts by the San Diego City Council and state Legislature to forge compromise.
The video footage, which viewers of a live seal camera at Children's Pool recorded last month and then posted on YouTube, shows two women crossing a city-installed rope barrier and disturbing mother seals and their pups. One of them engaged in the physical abuse while the other took photos.
"I felt it was important to take this step after evidence of individuals seen on videotape harassing, taunting and causing stress to the seals," Filner said in a statement Tuesday.
The closure took effect on the same day and will continue until May 15, the approximate end of the annual pupping season. The mayor's aim, he said, is to protect the animals during this sensitive period. Disturbances can cause mother seals to abandon their young.
"The pregnant seals are giving birth and when they're harassed, they end up being separated from their offspring, and then the chances of survival for the offspring are very much reduced," said Larry Wan, founder of the Western Alliance for Nature in Malibu, which donated the seal cam to the city. "And if they're forced into the sea when they're giving birth, that also doesn't bode well for the seals."
The alliance installed the video camera last month in cooperation with the city. The camera, donated at a cost of $40,000, provides around-the-clock monitoring of the pool and its inhabitants. It's equipped with windshield wipers for rainy weather and infrared capability to capture mother seals birthing pups at night. That function allowed the camera to stream shots of the women harassing the animals.
The video camera doesn't record images, Wan said, but some viewers captured video segments with cellphone cameras and posted them online.
He said the incident drew new attention to intentional disturbance of the seals, but that such violations have occurred repeatedly.
"There are records of harassment that have been going on for a decade," Wan said. "The seal cam has been letting the whole world know about it, and it's not a pretty picture for the whole world to see of San Diego unless they do something about it."
On Tuesday, he provided video of other incidents in which visitors to the cove dispersed the seal colony by getting too close to them, running toward the animals or taking up-close flash photography at night.
After learning about the harassment involving the two women, Filner asked police to make extra checks at Children's Pool and called for the nighttime-closure permit, said mayoral spokeswoman Irene McCormack.
The city has also notified the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which is charged with enforcing the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Officials with the agency could not be reached for comment Tuesday night.
San Diego Police Department Capt. Brian Ahearn said for the past several weeks, the department has put an officer on patrol at Children's Pool 24 hours a day seven days a week, with officers working in shifts.
The harassment case involving the two women is still being investigated, said Ahearn, who oversees the department's Northern Division — including La Jolla.
Having police at the site is meant to keep the peace and prevent future abuse of the seals, Ahearn said. Since officers have been stationed there, he said, there have been no incidents and no arrests.
"The officers have become a part of the community," interacting with the visitors and even answering questions about the seals, Ahearn said.
Ahearn said the police presence won't be indefinite, and that San Diego's Park and Recreation Department is looking at a transition plan that involves using private security guards.
Staff writer Susan Shroder contributed to this report.


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Primary Health Care Comes Full Circle. (Dr Halfdan Mahler Interview)
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Dr Halfdan Mahler served three terms as director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) from 1973 to 1988. He joined WHO in 1951 as a senior officer attached to the National Tuberculosis Programme in India. He came to WHO headquarters in 1962 as chief of the tuberculosis programme, a post he held until 1969. From 1969 until 1970, he served as director of project systems analysis. From 1970 until 1973, he served as assistant-director general of several divisions. After retiring from WHO in 1988, he directed the International Planned Parenthood Federation until 1995. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Copenhagen in 1948 and holds a post-graduate degree in public health.


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|Encyclopaedia of Potterworld
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- "I have been enjoying sharing information about Harry's world on Pottermore for free, and don't have any firm plans to publish it in book form."
- —J. K. Rowling FAQ answer, confirming she no longer has any solid plans for this book
The Encyclopaedia of Potterworld[1], also called the Scottish Book, is a planned guidebook by J. K. Rowling as the authoritive directory of all the creatures, characters, places, and other elements that comprise the Harry Potter universe, containing mostly un-published notes, letters, drawings, etc. As of May 2012, this project appears to been postponed or cancelled in favour of Pottermore.
In a (somewhat) recent interview with PotterCast, Rowling revealed she definitely intends to write the encyclopedia, but wished not to rush the process.
In court testimony in April 2008 (regarding grounds of copyright infringement) Rowling stated that she had 'recently' begun working on the project.[2]
On 4 September, 2009, the Leaky Cauldron website reported that Rowling's fellow author, friend, and neighbour, Ian Rankin, mentioned in a BBC interview that Rowling had been "making family trees of all her characters", presumably for the encyclopedia.[3]
On 13 April, 2012, she confirmed that she had started work on the project, and that all royalties made from the project would be donated to charity.[4]
However, in May 2012, Rowling updated her official site to say that she no longer had "firm plans" to publish an encyclopedia in book form, saying that she was currently choosing to share information on Pottermore for free instead.[5]
If published, subjects covered might include the method of creating a Horcrux, the manner in which Peter Pettigrew gave Lord Voldemort a rudimentary body, and the reasons for Florean Fortescue's murder.[6]
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- J. K. Rowling's calling it "The Scottish Book" is a reference to the way the play Macbeth is called "The Scottish Play," as it is considered bad luck to speak the play's name out loud, particularly before a performance[1].
Notes and referencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 See this FAQ on J. K. Rowling Official Site via the Web Archive
- ↑ Larry Neumeister/Associated Press, "Rowling Testifies in Lawsuit Over Harry Potter Encyclopedia", Washington Post, 15th April 2008, Pg. C04 (accessed 27th August 2009).
- ↑ http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2009/9/4/ian-rankin-says-jk-rowling-writing-family-trees-and-working-on-scottish-book
- ↑ www.jkrowling.com
- ↑ FAQs - J. K. Rowling Official Site
- ↑ J.K. Rowling PotterCast Interview