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- Develop dairy grade standards used in the grading appraisal process.
- Provide timely and accurate market information on milk and dairy products through the dairy market news and mandatory dairy market reporting.
- Oversee the The Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Program and the Dairy Research and Promotion Program.
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Eagle Scouts at Anne Kolb Nature Center
Ryan, an Eagle Scout from troop 224, built two raccoon-proof crates for Anne Kolb Nature Center to prevent raccoons from getting into trash and throwing garbage around. His mission was also to fulfill the requirements set by Joanne Howes, Parks Naturalist at the nature center. The crates needed Plexiglass on the lids, and the lids also had to be light enough so that children could lift it up, while at the same time heavy enough so that raccoons and other animals open them.
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The Wild Center hosts weekly Farmers Markets where you can meet local farmers and take home some of the wonderful local food grown in the Adirondack region. The Wild Center has joined with The Adirondack Farmers Market Cooperative, Inc. which promotes and manages farmers markets. All related Farmers Market outdoor programming is free and open to the public. Admission to The Wild Center exhibits and additional programming is not included.
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Trends Point Toward Smaller Meals, Healthy Ingredients
With trends toward more but smaller meals and health-imparting ingredients, don't let dinner spoil your snacks!
Most baby boomers can recall when snacks were foods that spoiled a healthy appetite for dinner; at least that's what our parents tried to drill into us.
According to the dictionary, a snack is "a small portion of food or drink, or a light meal, especially one eaten between regular meals." That old definition grossly underestimates the impact snacks have on the modern diet, a diet that has all but abandoned the family meal. To a great degree, snacks define the modern nutritional environment as hostile or friendly. How we handle this "small" portion of our food makes a "big" statement about our health.
Bear Naked projects an image of healthy snacks for active individuals and professional athletes.
When the fast-food coup overthrew the family meal and we no longer had to budge to change the channel, snacks became just part of the onslaught of "empty calories" that pervaded the American diet. But now, consumer concern about rising fatness and slumping fitness is making it smart, even chic, to "spoil" calorie-laden, nutrient-poor fast food meals with snacks that promote a healthy anti-couch-potato image.
Lizanne Falsetto lived a life that many young women dream about: that of an internationally famous, high-fashion model. It's a life filled with travel, excitement, long hours and intense pressure to look perfect and perfectly thin, pressure so great that it can drive many models to sacrifice their health.
But Lizanne was not willing to succumb to the "typical model diet of little food and lots of cigarettes washed down with a bit of coffee," she says. She strutted to a different drummer, a philosophy that beauty emanates from the inside out, and it drove her to create a $20 million-a-year independent natural foods company called Think Products (www.thinkproducts.com), Ventura, Calif.
"What I saw missing was pure food with natural ingredients that helps sustain energy and prolong life," she says. "I saw a niche in the market that the 'natural' shoppers needed: easy convenient snack items that tasted great without preservatives."
Drawing ideas from her own health regimen, Lizanne created a line of nutrition bars with appropriate names like, Think Organic, Think Green and Think Thin. Filled with fruits, nuts, soy protein and a variety of green food powders, the bars provide healthy doses of nutrients and natural antioxidants.
And just to drive home the point that beauty is more than skin deep, Lizanne's "Think of a Cure" campaign donates the proceeds from "Think Pink" bars to breast cancer research. The campaign and bars were introduced at the March 10 Vitality Fashion Show, a venture among Think Products, L.A. Models and Whole Foods Market to benefit breast cancer research.
"This is a cause very near to me, as a family member and close friend have been diagnosed," say Falsetto. "Through education, organic nutrition and early diagnosis, we could be very close to finding a cure. I am committed to natural product develop and research linking nutrition as a key to eliminating this death threat to women and men everywhere."
Health-conscious consumers shun snacks that offer little but white flour, sugar and hydrogenated fats. The "in" ingredients are whole grains, protein -- especially soy protein -- healthy fats, natural sweeteners, fiber and phytochemical-rich fruits. Also, many dieters spread calories throughout the day in several small meals in an attempt to prevent hunger and reduce the risk of bingeing. Both trends fit the modern hectic lifestyle and blur the distinction between meals and snacks.
Brendan Synnot and Kelly Flatley co-founded Bear Naked (www.eat-granola.com), Norwalk, Conn., a company that projects an image of healthy snacks for active individuals and professional athletes. "Our products have been and always will be made from all-natural, wholesome ingredients you can actually pronounce, including whole grains, oats, and a variety of real dried fruit and nuts," says Rachel Sanzari, director of communications and nutrition.
Healthy ingredients aside, consumers still want taste and convenience. "Bear Naked market research shows that our core customers are eating granola primarily as a snack and, as a result, we offer a variety of packaging options," continues Sanzari.
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Numerous studies have linked whole grains with protection from heart disease, diabetes, cancer and obesity. In the 2005 USDA Food Guide Pyramid, whole grains are the preferred choices for the bread and cereals group. ConAgra Mills (www.conagrafoods.com), Omaha, Neb., offers an extensive line of whole grains to match the now mainstream hunger for healthy snacks.
"Proprietary products like Ultragrain whole wheat flour and Sustagrain barley can give [manufacturers'] products a healthier nutritional profile while maintaining consumer appeal," says Elizabeth Arndt, manager of product development for ConAgra Mills.
While a number of grain suppliers are pursuing whole-grain white flour, ConAgra Mills is among a smaller group developing a market for barley. "In late 2005, the FDA approved a heart-health claim for barley based on evidence that the soluble fiber from barley can help lower serum cholesterol," continues Arndt. Sustagrain barley, available in flour, quick-cooking flakes, steel-cut and whole kernels, provides 12g of fiber per 40g serving (1/2 cup uncooked) -- nearly half of the recommended daily value.
Since 1984, Kashi has been focused on healthy snacking. Its TLC line features all natural, whole-grain granola bars, crackers and cookies.
Kashi Co. (www.kashi.com), La Jolla, Calif., was founded in 1984 to spread the gospel of whole grains. While its initial product was rice pilaf and the company became better known for its cereals, it now has turned its attention to snacking, especially since being bought in 2000 by Kellogg Co.
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CHESTER, Pa. – Sébastien Le Toux's brace and Michael Farfan's one-goal, one-assist evening lifted the Philadelphia Union to a critical 3-2 victory over visiting D.C. United in a nationally televised showdown Thursday night at PPL Park.
The win vaults Philadelphia (10-7-13, 43 points) from fourth place into second place in the crowded Eastern Conference, just one point behind conference leader Sporting Kansas City.
Meanwhile, D.C. United (9-9-11, 38 points), despite goals from Dwayne De Rosario and Andy Najar, remain in sixth place in the East and, for now, on the outside looking in for a postseason berth.
Farfan broke the 2-2 deadlock in the 57th minute when he took a nifty first touch to get around sliding D.C. defender Brandon McDonald, dribbled into space and, when no one closed in on him, unleashed a rocket from just outside the box that found the upper corner of the net.
It was the second goal of the season for the Union rookie, who has emerged as a major threat in the midfield in recent weeks.
Earlier, Le Toux started off the high-scoring affair with a fourth-minute goal, finishing off a long ball from teammate Carlos Valdés that the D.C. United defense appeared to misjudge.
Just 11 minutes later, the Union's star Frenchman scored his second goal of the match when he took a nice first touch on a terrific, arching, cross-field pass from Farfan and beat D.C. goalie Bill Hamid.
The red-hot Le Toux now has nine goals in his last eight games after scoring just once through the team's first 22 contests. Farfan has assisted on a Le Toux goal in each of Philly's past two games.
D.C. United, though, quickly countered with their top goal-scorer, as De Rosario netted his league-leading 14th goal of the season, heading a corner kick from Najar past Union rookie 'keeper Zac MacMath.
Najar then got into the scoring with a fantastic individual effort. On a counter-attack in the 30th minute, the dynamic Honduran international ran the entire length of the field, capped by a dribbling clinic he put on to beat Farfan and then a strong shot that got by MacMath to the near post.
Both teams had other opportunities to score in the first half – the Union's Veljko Paunovic had a couple of shots on target and United's Ethan White ripped a shot that went just wide – but went into halftime tied at 2-2.
D.C. United didn't have too many opportunities to come back once Philly took the 3-2 lead, in part because they subbed out De Rosario and standouts Charlie Davies (stomach flu) and Chris Pontius (broken leg) were already out of commission.
The Union were also without a key attacking player in striker Danny Mwanga (right hip flexor strain) but got an added boost from Freddy Adu, who came on as a second-half sub despite a bum ankle.
It was the fist time Adu has ever played against D.C. United, who signed him as a 14-year-old in 2004.
Both teams now have very short turnarounds with the Union heading out to the West Coast to play Chivas USA on Sunday and D.C. United taking on Columbus on the road the same day.
Scoring Summary:
PHI -- Sebastien Le Toux 9 (unassisted) 4
PHI -- Sebastien Le Toux 10 (Michael Farfan 3) 15
DC -- Dwayne De Rosario 14 (Austin Da Luz 2) 21
DC -- Andy Najar 5 (unassisted) 30
PHI -- Michael Farfan 2 (unassisted) 57
Misconduct Summary:
DC -- Perry Kitchen (caution; Reckless Foul) 39
DC -- Brandon McDonald (caution; Reckless Foul) 70
D.C. United -- Bill Hamid, Perry Kitchen, Ethan White, Brandon McDonald, Marc Burch, Andy Najar, Clyde Simms, Stephen King, Austin Da Luz (Blake Brettschneider 73), Dwayne De Rosario (Santino Quaranta 61), Josh Wolff. Substitutes
Not Used: Chris Korb, Kurt Morsink, Joseph Ngwenya, Daniel Woolard, Joe Willis.
Philadelphia Union -- Zac MacMath, Sheanon Williams (Kyle Nakazawa 80), Carlos Valdes, Danny Califf, Gabriel Farfan, Michael Farfan, Amobi Okugo (Justin Mapp 46), Brian Carroll, Roger Torres (Freddy Adu 60), Veljko Paunovic, Sebastien Le Toux.
Substitutes Not Used: Jack McInerney, Zach Pfeffer, Joe Tait, Chase Harrison.
Referee: Ricardo Salazar
Referee's Assistants: -Peter Manikowski; Steven Taylor
4th Official: Terry Vaughn
Attendance: 17,963
Time of Game: 1:51
Weather: Clear-and-73-degrees


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In a major speech at the Office of Special Education Programs' leadership conference Tuesday, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan gave a shout out to a Conifer High School student and her special friendship with a girl who happens to have Down syndrome.
Duncan read from an essay written last year by Kaitlyn Smith about her friendship with fellow Conifer student Kathleen English — both of whom are going to be seniors this year.
Kaitlyn and Kathleen met while they were paired off as partners in P.E. class. They quickly became best friends and they do all of the things best friends do. They eat lunch together every day. When neither of them had a date for the Homecoming dance, they went together as friends. Kaitlyn wrote that Kathleen taught her what truly matters. It's not dressing well, doing your hair right, or making sure everyone likes you. In fact, when high school bullies made fun of Kathleen, her response was to look them in the eye, smile, and ignore them. Kaitlyn wrote about their friendship: "Right from the moment I met her, I knew my best friend was a blessing. I needed someone in my life that was going to change my perspective and give me a different outlook."
Kaitlyn, 17, reached Thursday between shifts at Wendy's, said she was surprised to learn Duncan had gotten his hands onto an essay she wrote in November. But the essay has been making the rounds, going from the teacher to officials in the local Special Olympics community all the way to Tim Shriver, chairman and chief executive officer of the national Special Olympics organization.


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Well it looks like summer is finally here which means we'll all be showing a little more skin.
Most of us have bits of our body we'd rather keep covered up right? But if you lead a healthy, active lifestyle and use a good skincare routine you can usually find the confidence in bearing a little more flesh.
Using skincare tips like exfoliating regularly, using the right skincare combination, staying protected from the sun and moisturizing daily will help keep your skin healthy and radiant.
There are some simple tricks you can use to help you get glowing skin for the summer and I'm going to share them with you.
I mentioned exfoliating and I'm not just talking about your face
If you want glowing skin and the confidence to flash more flesh then try total body exfoliation 1 to 3 times a week. This will help you to remove dead skin cells, improve circulation, make your skin smoother and help prevent body acne.
Cut back on salty foods
I'm not saying don't eat any salt because without some you wouldn't be able to survive but most people tend to have a little more than is good for them. Too much salt can have a dehydrating effect on the skin and the body, so stay away from salty snacks and adding extra to your cooking. Instead use spices in your cooking and eat hydrating foods like melon, celery, cucumber and lettuce.
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Exercise is an awesome way for you to get glowing skin. If you're not into going to the gym or a class then just simply move more. Ditch the car or the bus/tram/train and start walking more places. I guarantee in just 3 weeks you will not only notice that your skin is looking better but you'll have more energy and also lost any extra pounds you may be carrying!
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Late Season Turkey Tactics
So you've been out hunting turkey all spring and haven't had any luck. Now is the time to reassess what you're doing and get yourself back into the game. Making just a few changes to your strategy can make a huge difference in the outcome of your hunt. Late season turkey hunting can be very challenging; these turkeys didn't live this long by making mistakes. You're going to need to up your game if you plan on taking one of these toms down.
Patience is the key
This late in the season it's very easy to get discouraged. If you're focusing on all the misses or mistakes you've had thus far then you aren't going to be in the right frame of mind to bag a gobbler. One thing is for sure, if you don't get out there then you are guaranteed to end up without a turkey in your freezer this season. Be sure that you take the time needed to get your hunt planned out, be careful when putting on your camouflage and possibly try wearing something new. Be patient in your approach; don't get down on yourself or your luck. Being in the right mental state will really help you have the confidence you need to track down one of these clever birds.
The Setup is Critical
This late in the season these toms have heard about every call there is, both good and bad. Your calls can out you in an instant if they aren't up to par. However, even the best turkey caller will run into trouble in the late season if they're using their calls too much. A gobbler might come down to one of your calls, but he won't always respond right away. Chances are he'll try to quietly sneak around looking for a hen. You might have to setup a little further away this time of year. Most hunters are more comfortable being able to see the tom they're after, but if you can see your tom coming then chances are he'll be able to see you too. Many flocks follow comfortable movement patterns around this time of year, if you have extra time try scouting the day before to find what movements they are taking, then find a good spot to ambush your tom.
Adapt with the Birds
In the late season most turkeys have adapted to all of the tricks that hunters are using. They know what popular calls sound like, they are wary of common decoys and most importantly they know when you're coming. Many turkeys will wait out the hunters this time of year; they patiently sit in their roost until hunters have come and gone. In order to adapt to the turkeys try starting your hunt mid to late morning or even in the afternoon if it legal in your area. About this time of day turkeys start to relax a little and might let their guard down a bit.
Bust 'Em Up
If you've tried everything you can think of and still haven't had any success then it's worth trying a few unusual tactics such as breaking up a flock. It's not the easiest or most reliable tactic, but has worked and is worth a shot. Try either breaking up a flock right at dawn or while they're in a field. If you can separate a tom from the hens then you'll have a shot at taking advantage of the tom feeling alone. Since the tom will be eager to reunite with the hens he's more likely to respond to calls and gobble. If you can make your calls convincing enough that he heads your way then you'll have a shot at taking him down. This can be an effective tactic when all else fails, just be sure to only use it if you're sure there aren't other hunters in the area, this tactic could easily upset them.
There you have it, now get out there and try again before the season is over. Just remember that these birds are crafty and it's going to be a real challenge to bag one. Be patient with yourself and keep in mind that because of the late season challenges this could end up being on of your most rewarding hunts.
Turkey Hunting Buyer's Guide
Turkeys are formidable birds that will keep you guessing during a hunt. Those Toms may not look the part, but they can be tough buggers to bag. You'll need the right gear to have a successful hunt. As with all forms of hunting, having the right gear and knowing how and when to use it will make all the difference. Turkey gear is essential to bagging a gobbler, so be sure you have the following next time you're out to take on Tom.
Turkey Calls
Calls are arguably one of the most vital parts of hunting turkey. Knowing how to use the right calls and having enough different calls to create the proper scene can increase your hunting success immensely. Turkeys are very smart animals and will know right away if your calling isn't up to snuff. Be sure to practice all your diaphragm, box and slate calls. Using each of these calls, try to learn different ways to use them. There are a wide variety of different sounds that each can make, including clucks, purrs, putts, fly down, yelp, gobbles and cutts. Spend time mastering different calls and do your homework to know when you should use each of the different types of calls. Calling takes a lot of practice, so be sure to put in the time to get things right. A good place to start is finding a place where you can make some noise and perfect your calling techniques.
Turkey Vests and Camo
Turkeys aren't the dumb birds they look to be, if you aren't wearing the right type of camo you could be in for a long day of hunting. Turkeys have sharp vision and will be keen to spot you if you're not well blended into your surroundings. Dress yourself from head to toe in camo and set up a good blind if you can. Don't forget to get yourself a nice vest for packing in all you'll need. Face paint is also adds to your camouflage -- get yourself good and covered before making the trip.
Turkey Decoys
As with most decoys, knowing when and where to use them is the toughest part. Having a good variety of decoys to choose from never hurt anyone though. With turkeys it's a good idea to follow the old adage that, "less is more." Don't pollute the area with decoys, it won't look natural and you'll have a tough time bringing in any gobblers. Use a hen or a hen and Tom to create the best illusion. Keep your decoys close to the edge of a clearing, you don't want them looking like a loner out in the middle of the field. Try to angle the hen as if she is heading in or out of the clearing but be sure she's not too obscured.
Turkey Blinds
Hiding yourself and your gear can really be a challenge when turkey hunting however if you set up a blind for yourself, you won't have as much to worry about. Since turkey hunting can often be a game of patience it's also a good idea to have a comfortable seat that is also camouflaged. You could be sitting for a while, so why not take a load off and wait this one out without killing your back?
Turkey Chokes
A choke tube can give you less of a spread in order to tighten your shot patterns. Many choke tubes offer a screw-in option that allows you to change your choke on the fly to match your conditions. Be sure to know which chokes will work best with your gun and the type of turkey loads that you're shooting. Having a few chokes on hand when you're out hunting will give you a few options so you'll have the right amount of spread for what the situation calls for.
The Five Biggest Mistakes Turkey Hunters Make
Spring is almost here, so that means the spring turkey hunt is just around the corner. It's time to brush up on turkey hunting tactics and make sure that you are prepared for the coming hunt. There are a few common mistakes that turkey hunters, both beginning and experienced, seem to make every season. These can be costly and troublesome mistakes; with the season just about to start, you'll want to make sure you avoid them.
Not Scouting or Knowing Your Terrain
This is likely the most common mistake most turkey hunters make, as scouting can often get tedious. If you want to even the playing field, however, scouting is one of the most important factors in having a successful hunt. You can never know too much about the turkey population or the lay of the land. Ask yourself a few simple questions before you choose your hunting area: Does this area have a preferred food source? Have you found movement patters and strutting areas? Are there any obstacles such as creeks or fences that could prevent turkeys from being called in? Are there obvious signs that the area has been well hunted by other hunters? By asking yourself a few simple questions such as these and putting in real time to know your preferred hunting area you'll be able to cross off quite a few pitfalls that turkey hunters experience. Give yourself as much time as you can afford to prepare properly and maximize your hunt.
Calling Too Much, Too Little and Lacking Variety
Many new turkey hunters have the tendency to call too often. This can sound unnatural in many cases and can lead to you spooking away your gobblers. Playing on the bird's curiosity can often lead to a better shot. It's just like marriage -- sometimes you need to know when to shut up and listen. Though this is a common mistake with new turkey hunters, the opposite is also true: calling too little will also sound unnatural and could spook any potential birds. The last thing you want to do is draw in a Tom who is just out of range and not be able to seal the deal. You'll want to have a variety of different calls on hand when you head out. If you're heading out with only one type of call you'll probably want to have some other options. Most fisherman don't go fishing with just one lure, they bring an entire tackle box full of options. You'll want to have a few options as well, including mouth, slate and box calls. There isn't any secret pattern to calling turkeys, but if you're just beginning try using the strategy of playing hard to get. Start out soft and test the waters a little. Give a few tree yelps, maybe a cluck or two and some purrs. If your Tom answers wait about ten minutes before calling again. Repeat the call again to verify that he's still in the same tree. Don't call him too much when he's up there, you want him to come down. When you hear him fly down or his gobble sounds a little more muffled you can make a fly-down cackle then use a few shot yelps so he knows you're interested. If he bites and gobbles again you'll know you've got his attention.
All Dressed Up with Nothing to Shoot
Let's face it; most of us think that birds are rather oblivious and that a young Tom won't be able to distinguish one type of camo from another. Being obsessive about your camouflage is going to get you a lot farther in deceiving these birds. Make sure that every part of you has some sort of camouflage; turkeys are great at picking out lazy hunters who haven't applied face paint or didn't put in the time or effort to properly hide themselves. Also, if you're in a well hunted area, be sure to have an article of blaze to keep yourself safe, but hide it in your vest once you start calling.
Not Getting Up Early Enough
The early bird might get the worm, but the lazy hunter wont bag the turkey. You need to have an early start if you want to make this a successful hunt. Calling is most effective at daybreak. Roosts make a lot of noise when they come down out of trees and that usually happens early in the morning. As a bonus, you'll also be more likely to beat any other potential hunters to your preferred hunting area.
Using Too Many Decoys
If you're moving from waterfowl hunting to turkey hunting you may be shocked at how few decoys you really need -- if any at all. If you're used to hauling in bundles of decoys then you might have a hard time just setting out a few small decoys. Decoys are great in the right scenarios and can really add to your hunt. You'll want to set them up with some sort of obstruction or bend in order to get your gobbler into range. There are also other reasons to use decoys sparingly. Decoys can add a lot of weight to your vest; not to mention setting them up can also add time and noise that may make your hunt all the harder. Set up decoys using the right angles so that any turkey heading your way won't be scared off.
All in all, if you do your homework and prepare yourself for your hunt, you'll have a good time and hopefully be able to call in a great bird. Give yourself time to scout the area and make sure that you put in the time to practice calls, dress in the proper camo and make it to the hunting ground early. Following these simple rules will give you the best chance to make your turkey hunt successful.
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Hi Ypedal,Ypedal wrote:ok.. the controller vendor wars will be comming to a hard stop ...... i don't know who's right and who's wrong here.. but i started a thread in the mod forum to discuss solutions...... this is totally un-cool for members/vendors to bash eachother............ more to come shortly.
sharadona wrote:Hello Lyen,
do you have still the 36 mosfet PCB (Board) or Controller? Doctorbass wrote in his thread, its possible to get it from you.
What size have the Rubicon MXR 200V, 470µf caps ? 22mm dia, 10mm lead spacing snap in case or 18mm dia , 7.5mm lead spacing ?
What is the maximum diameter of caps fiting on the 36 mosfet and 24 fet PCB ?
What is the lead spacing on the 36 mosfet and 24 fet PCB ?
wojtek wrote:I have received the controller - beautiful beast.
Have not installed it yet. For now trying to activate bunch of options this controller comes with.
Just would like to say BIG THANK YOU to Edward for great product, service and aftersale support!
He has been guiding me generously on how to activate rear gear with a switch of a button. More options to come!
actually i have similar question - i expected this beast to go well over 100ANeilP wrote:What is the max battery current for one of these?
I see the screen grab showin g 80 amps..what would be limiting it to 80 amps? the MOSFETS or the PCB traces?
7000/81.4 = 86 amps for the 24 FETEd lyen from e-mail wrote:The 24 FET 4115 controller has 33% higher performance than the 18 FET version. The actual battery and phase current depending on the voltage.
The recommended maximum output for the:
12 FET 4110 controller is around 3500 watts,
18 FET controller is around 5250 watts,
24 FET 4115 controller is around 7000 watts.
So let say you are going to run 22S lipo at 81.4v nominal voltage.
You then divide 3500 watts by 81.4v and you get around 43A for the 12 FET,
5250/81.4=64.5A for the 18 FET.
7000/88.8 = 79 ampsEd lyen from e-mail wrote: Or for 24S is
3500w/88.8v=39.4A for the 12FET
5250/88.8v=59A for the 18 FET.
Small wheels + high voltage = wicked fun Totally worth the change if you are a street rider and your frame will support it. If not 20" then 24" is the next best size.NeilP wrote:I am sure we can talk figures all day, but in the end, I am sure to see an increase in performance, what ever figures we come up with
Even if current stays the same as the 18 FET 4110 controller, due more mosfets all running less current, I will have a 30% increase in voltage, and from what Lyen says, rhe 5404 is more efficient
As for wheel size, I have just found a 21 inch motorcycle wheel that is wroughly equivalent to a 26 inch MTB wheel/ tyre
The thought of now having to find yet another m/c wheel to go smaller, is not one I relish
Depends on the setup, but usually a smaller wheel means a little less top speed but the trade off is higher efficiency and more torque/acceleration. Run a similar on your setup going 26 to 24 isn't much of a difference top speed wise. On some really fast motors that want lots of amps a smaller wheel will give you a higher top speed. This is where playing with the Ebikes.CA sim comes in handy. You need to be sure that in all high speed high load conditions you are past the belt point or your controller will be getting a major work out. That means being able to suppply more amps than required. I figure 25% more than the bemf point minimum on level ground at speed to be safe. Helps the controller live especially if you are in hilly terrain. Don't you have a reputation for killing controllers already?NeilP wrote:I have to mod the frame anyway to take the 150mm axle and make torque clamps in the frame..so dropping the mounting point to under the rear triangle and using a smaller wheel would not be an issue..Just the issue of finding a smaller wheel then..
But a smaller diameter is going to give a lower top speed?...or does the different gearing mean that a higher RPM is achieved? and top speed stays the same?
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A very, very long time ago I personally advocated the inclusion of a certain feature into GNOME. We set up a poll at OSNews, which resulted in a very, very resounding "yes!" from the OSNews community - many of which are GNOME users. The feature in question was the global application menubar, which allowed the GNOME desktop to have a menu bar atop the screen similar to that of Mac OS X. The poll is long gone, the debate thread in the Bugzilla has died out, and no decision has yet been made. I wanted to know where this feature stands, and how much the developers have improved it, and I was in for a surprise.
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In the mid-1990s, a curious sound infiltrated mainstream pop music: ska, the swingin', pre-reggae dance style born in 1960s Jamaica. It was an odd turn at the tail end of the grunge era, and mirrored the rise of the late '70s British groups the Specials, Madness, the English Beat and the Selecter when they stormed British charts after the first wave of punk.
The so-called third wave of ska propelled No Doubt and its charismatic lead singer, Gwen Stefani, to stardom when its 1995 album, "Tragic Kingdom," erupted out of Anaheim after three years of the band bubbling under. The group, which performed the first of a six-night residency at the Gibson Amphitheatre on Saturday night, rose amid a skankin' frenzy that included acts such as Reel Big Fish, Sublime, Rancid and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones.
But ska was just the springboard, and over the next decade, No Doubt went global. The energy generated from Stefani prowling and gangsta-leaning across big stages while delivering honest lyrics about her hopes, frustrations, heartbreaks and romances filled the hearts and heads of a generation.
PHOTOS: No Doubt at the Gibson Amphitheatre
On Night 1, that enduring spirit poured into the Gibson. Performing its first full set since 2009, in support of its first album in more than a decade, "Push and Shove," No Doubt repeatedly showed why it, of all the groups to rise out of that curiously strong pop collision, remains.


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Newly appointed Tuscaloosa County Sheriff Billy Sharp said that he won't run for the office.
Gov. Robert Bentley appointed Sharp on Monday to fill the remaining year and a half of Sheriff Ted Sexton's term. Sexton began a new job with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office on Monday.
The governor appointed Sharp to supervise the department of 217 employees and a $20 million budget while he considers others who have applied for the job.
"He said that he wanted the department to be stable and that he wanted time to be able to talk to people who put in applications, and also give people time to put in applications," Sharp said during a meeting with reporters Tuesday morning. "The Legislature is meeting now, it's a busy time. He wanted to ensure the safety of the people of Tuscaloosa County and wanted the department to know that everything would be running as it is with no disruption in the meantime."
Sharp's appointment as Sheriff comes after a long career of serving in law enforcement and law enforcement education.
He talked Tuesday about his time as an investigator with the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center. Part of his job there was to assist 40 county departments, many with small staffs and limited resources, with investigations. He worked for several weeks helping local, state and federal agencies investigate rural church fires in West Alabama in 2006.
Sharp said he did not know Bentley's timeline for conducting other interviews for the position.
"I don't know how long I'll be here. I will not be a candidate for this office," he said. "I will be here as long as needed to ensure the safety of the people in Tuscaloosa and the safety of the deputies on the street."
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MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Detroit Lions defensive lineman Nick Fairley did not appear in a Mobile courtroom Thursday for his arraignment on drunken driving and reckless driving charges.
Fairley instead waived his court appearance.
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Fairley hopes to enter a pre-trial diversion program, which could lead to the charges being dismissed.
Fairley was arrested in May after state troopers said he was driving at about 100 mph and did not stop for police.
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Covington has over 20 years of kicking experience within the high school ranks, collegiate and professional level.
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) October 28, 2013
Todd Covington of Todd Covington All-Star Kicking hosted a successful National Camp Series(NCS) Divisional Kicking Camp for high school kickers, punters and snappers in Williamsburg, Virginia, on October 20, 2013, according to NCS Founder Michael Husted.
Go here for more information about Todd Covington All-Star Kicking.
Covington has over 20 years of kicking experience within the high school ranks, collegiate and professional level. He played his college football at Hampton University as a four year starter as a kicker and punter.
Covington finished his career as one of the top three kickers/punters in school history and is the holder of several school records, as well as being named to several all-conference and all-state honors.
Covington's football career continued with NFL tryouts with Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Buffalo Bills. He was nominated for the 2011 Virginia Hall of Fame.
Kicking coach Michael Husted, who created the National Camp Series (NCS) after kicking in the NFL for 9 years, says having kicking coaches like Todd Covington attests to the quality of coaches at NCS events.
"NCS Associates are some of the best kicking coaches in the country," says Husted. "NCS coaches provide the highest quality instruction to high school kicking specialists around the country."
Husted says he is very happy to have a kicking coach like Todd Covington as part of the NCS team.
"Todd Covington is an excellent kicking coach," says Husted. "He helped me with the NCS Super Camp in Florida earlier this year. I'm looking forward to working with him on all his NCS events in 2013."
Husted says coaches like Covington, and objective player rankings, are two of the key reasons for the continued success of the National Camp Series.
"2012 shaped up to be the best year yet for the National Camp Series," says Husted. "Having introduced our Kicking IndeX (KIX) Player Rating System, we are positioned extremely well in 2013 to leverage analytics to showcase our athletes, and to provide 'objective high school kicking specialist's statistics to college and university coaches."
Husted says that by utilizing its Kicking IndeX (KIX) Player Rating System, NCS provides an objective evaluation platform for student-athletes who want to showcase their capabilities to colleges and universities for recruiting purposes.
By sorting through over six years of historical event data, the KIX system determines a kicker's rankings by cross-referencing player data to determine how the athletes stack up against others, both presently and historically.
"The NCS levels the playing field for those who don't want to get caught up in all of the 'politics' that occurs in the kicking industry," says Husted. "If you can kick, punt or snap, the NCS KIX system will let a young kicking specialist's skills speak for themselves. No excuses. No explanations."
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Allen Iverson to NBA-D League?
The NBA development league has three teams in the state of Texas, where, of course, everything is bigger. Apparently the past few days, so are the player signings and rumored roster moves.
Last week it was the Texas Legends getting troubled former NBA guard Delonte West, just this morning it was Rio Grande Valley Vipers getting formerly suspended forward Royce White from Houston Rockets, and now the Legends are making a bid for a former NBA superstar.
Sources tell ESPN.com that the Legends, who are co-owned by Mavericks president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson, are ramping up their season long pursuit of Allen Iverson today, offering him the chance to resurrect his career.
Iverson last played in the NBA in 2009-10 in brief stays with the Memphis Grizzlies and Philadelphia 76ers, but the 37-year-old has resisted opportunities to sign lucrative deals in China because, to date, he's been reluctant to consider playing anywhere besides the NBA.


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Everyone seems to want to "pivot" or "cross tab" data, but knowing how to do the opposite is equally important. In fact, I would argue that the skill of "unpivoting" data is more useful and more important and more relevant to a SQL programmer, since pivoting results in denormalized data, while unpivoting can transform non-normalized data into a normalized result set. We all know that there's lots of bad databases designs out there, so this can be a handy technique to know.
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Over-the-Top Andes Mint Cupcakes
So it came to my attention this week that there are actually, officially real, life human beans* that find the combination of mint and chocolate revolting.
I don't know if we can be friends. I'm sorry to sound shallow but I really don't.
However, for those of you who recognize the pure, decadent, perfect relationship between mint and chocolate – behold, I give you the ultimate in mint/chocolate flavor.
A decadent, dense chocolate cupcake is piped full of glossy mint chocolate ganache and then dolloped with a swirl of perfectly creamy and minty buttercream. The beautiful morsel is then drizzled with silky mint chocolate ganache (again!) and garnished with an adorable Andes mint.
Seriously, what's not to love?
*My 5-year old's favorite book in the whole wide world is The BFG by Roald Dahl and because he wants to be the BFG, he goes around calling everyone a "human bean" and practicing his "whizpoppers."
Over-the-Top Andes Mint Cupcakes
- 2 cups sugar
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 30 Andes mints for garnish
Chocolate Mint Filling:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Mint Buttercream:
- 1 cup (2 sticks, 16 tablespoons) butter, softened to room temperature
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 32 ounces powdered sugar (about 7 cups)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- Green food coloring
- For the cupcakes, preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin cups with paper baking cups. In a large bowl, stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; using a handheld electric mixer or an electric stand mixer, beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water. The batter will be on the thinner side. Fill the muffin cups 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. This recipe makes about 30 cupcakes. So you may need to bake the cupcakes in installments if you only have 1 or 2 muffin tins. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack, after removing them from the muffin tin.
- For the mint filling, while the cupcakes are baking, place the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat for 1 minute at 50% power. Stir. Repeat the process until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the peppermint extract and powdered sugar, whisking until smooth. Let the mixture cool to room temperature (but don't let it get too stiff) and pour it into a squeeze bottle or a ziploc bag (it helps to place the ziploc bag, one point down, in a tall glass while filling).
- When the cupcakes are cool, insert the tip of the squeeze bottle into the center of the cupcake and press gently to fill the middle of the cupcake with the mint ganache.
- For the frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Add the heavy cream and peppermint and vanilla extracts. Beat until light and fluffy. Add green food coloring until the color you like is achieved.
- Frost the cooled, filled cupcakes with frosting (using a large star tip) or simply spread the frosting in a large dollop with a butter knife or flat spatula. Garnish with an unwrapped Andes mint and a drizzle of leftover ganache (make sure the ganache is completely cool or it will melt the frosting when you drizzle it on top of the cupcake). Refrigerate until serving.
Be sure to read through the comments about baking at high elevations. Several have mentioned that their cupcakes overflowed when filling them 2/3 full and they had better luck filling them 1/2 full.
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Recipe Source: inspired by this recipe, cupcake recipe from the back of the Hershey's Cocoa box


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This notice applies to all information collected or submitted on the this website. On some pages, you can order jewelry, make requests, and register.
The types of personal information collected at these pages are:
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This site does NOT collect credit card information. Credit Card information is encrypted and forwarded to Authorize.net. Credit card information is never stored or retained by this site and is completely incaccesible by any parties except yourself and Authorize.net.
On some pages, you can submit information about other people. For example, if you order a gift online and want it sent directly to the recipient, you will need to submit the recipient's address.
In this circumstance, the types of personal information collected are:
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We use the information you provide about yourself when placing an order only to complete that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to complete the order with Verisign.
We use the information you provide about someone else when placing an order only to ship the product and to confirm delivery. We do not share this information with outside parties.
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7% sales tax will be automatically applied to all New Jersey orders. All domestic orders will be shipped UPS unless otherwise specified. All claims (damage or shortage) must be reported within five working days after receipt of merchandise. Our responsibility for merchandise shipped via common carrier ceases upon delivering the order to the carrier. We are not responsible for merchandise lost or damaged in transit. You must file a claim with the delivery carrier. We would, however, assist you in supplying any information necessary for submission of your claim.
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|START Conference Manager
ASIST 2012 Annual Meeting
Baltimore, MD, October 26-30, 2012
Humanistic Information Science
Jack Andersen, Melanie Feinberg, Jonathan Furner, Jens-Erik Mai and Joseph Tennis
Tuesday, 8:30am
The panel presents approaches to information science that are grounded in humanities, and argues that the field could be richer if it embraces humanistic approaches to information science. While the field has broadened and changed significantly since ASIST was founded 75 years ago, it is suggested that information science continues to be committed to objectivistic understandings of what is most properly involved in social scientific inquiry. The panelists will present understandings of information science as the field concerned with the fundamental relation between people and reality, and with the culturally-specific roles that information plays in the practices that constitute this relation. The panelists will present a range of scholarly research topics in humanistic information science that will be used as the springboard for interactions with the audience about the future of a humanistic information science.


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some computer related humor
windoze "smart" file extensions
In order to reduce the amount of confusion that end users might have in identifying the role of certain files that they have on their hard drives, Windows now incorporates "smart" file extensions to aid end users in support and troubleshooting issues. Please consult this reference guide before calling Microsoft or any authorized Microsoft Support Services vendor.
.god - Files developed by microsoft
.crap - 3rd party files
.porn - Adult image files on an umarried males computer
.bible - Adult image files on a married males computer
.easyaccess - Undocumented security flaws in Explorer, Outlook, and IIS
.forsakendreams - Unfinished novels and short stories
.lewinsky - Letters to your mistress
.jackson - Information files on your illegitimate children
.bush - New compression format that give you 1.6 Trillion times more disk space but may increase the amount of arsenic and CO that your computer produces
.china - Files that will hold 24 other files hostage if any attempts are made to reference the operating system.
.greenspan - New products that attempt to prevent overuse of the computer by dynamically adjusting the amount of memory your computer has available (adjusted quarterly).
mouse balls are fru's
Mouse balls are now available as a FRU (Field Replacement Unit). Therefore, if a mouse fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it may need a ball replacement. Because of the delicate nature of this procedure, replacement of mouse balls should only be attempted by properly trained personnel. Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse balls by examining the underside of the mouse. Domestic balls will be larger and harder than foreign balls. Ball removal procedures differ depending upon the manufacturer of the mouse. Foreign balls can be replaced using the pop-off method. Domestic balls are replaced by using the twist-off method. Mouse balls are not usually static sensitive. However, excessive handling can result in sudden discharge. Upon completion of ball replacement, the mouse may be used immediately. It is recommended that each replacer have a pair of spare balls for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction. Any customer missing his ball should suspect local personnel of removing these necessary items."


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Update: Man Killed in Tyler Auto + Pedestrian Accident Identified
Tyler Police have released the name of the man struck and killed early this morning while attempting to cross the Troup Highway.
Police say 41-year-old David Wayne Bickerdike of Tyler was crossing the highway and was not in a crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle driven by Susan Helgesen, 58 ,of Tyler.
No citations have been issued. Police say Helgesen did not see Bickerdike because he was wearing dark clothing.
The accident occured around 4:45 a.m. Monday in the 55 hundred block of the Troup Highway in Tyler.
Shots Fired Leaves Two Hospitalized in Tyler
A shooting in Tyler Sunday night has left two people hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries. Police say the shooting occurred at 9:45 p.m. in the one thousand block of West Shaw Street.
The victims who could not identify the shooter were driven to the hospital in a private vehicle.
The shooting remains under investigation, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Longview Police Looking for Driver of Car Involved in Fatal Hit and Run
On July 28, 2012 at 12:30 a.m., Longview Police Department Sergeant Doug Brinkley noticed a man lying in a grassy field located in the 300 Block of West Cotton Street.
Officers learned the victim was walking westbound on Cotton Street when he was struck by an unknown vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene.
The victim, identified as Jason Lee Johnson 20, of Longview, was transported to Good Shepherd Medical Center where he later died as a result of his injuries.
The suspect's vehicle will have major damage to the right front headlight area. Longview Police are asking for anyone with information about this incident to contact Officer Brandon Thornton at 903-237-1196. If the tipster wishes to remain anonymous they can also contact Gregg County Crimestoppers at 903-236-STOP(7867) or submit a tip online at www.greggcountycrimestoppers.org.
Weekend Accident Claims Life of East Texan
One person is dead and another person is hospitalized in critical condition following a one vehicle crash Saturday in Franklin County.
DPS says Jerry Paul Bellomy, 28, of Winnsboro, was a passenger in a car driven by Kacey Preston, 27 also of Winnsboro. Bellomy was pronounced dead at the scene after Preston lost control of the car in a curve and struck a tree. Preston is in critical condition suffering from blunt force trauma to his head and chest
The fatal wreck occurred at 1:46 a.m. on State Highway 37.
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Enroll for Project Schedule Management training course in Afghanistan from Invensis Learning. Project Schedule Management course is ideal for individuals and enterprises that are looking to gain a deep understanding of schedule management best practices used globally.
This Project Schedule Management training course is ideal for professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in developing project schedules in an enterprise project environment. Project Managers, Team Leaders, Senior Managers, and anybody who wishes to understand project scheduling best practices in their day-to-day work. Participants attending this training will receive a hard copy of the course material.
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This Project Schedule Management training is available across multiple states/cities in Afghanistan.
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Our practice offers a strong base in general obstetrics and gynecology as well as significant experience in the subspecialty fields of gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology, urinary incontinence, family planning, maternal-fetal medicine and midwifery. Our physicians are board-certified, and all are experienced in managing a broad range of preventive health issues including:
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Kiosk lets you 'live' in a different skin02/08/2013
New this year for UA's annual Rethinking Race: Black, White and Beyond series is the Race Experience Kiosk. It is designed to help visitors consider race, racism and identity in a new light.
Look for the Race Experience Kiosk in Bierce Library through Tuesday, Feb. 12.
With the Race Experience Kiosk, visitors can see themselves in a different skin. They can change their race to Black, White, Asian, Hispanic, Middle Eastern and Indian, then share favorite pictures via e-mail.
This museum-quality exhibit has software that provides a personal, one-of-a-kind race morphing experience. The kiosk creates an environment that encourages discussions about race and our deep-rooted beliefs, misconceptions and biases.
Look for the Race Experience Kiosk in Bierce Library through Feb. 12.
For more information, visit the Race Experience Kiosk online. To see the full schedule of activities, visit the Rethinking Race website.
Related: See the Akron Beacon Journal's feature story about the kiosk.


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The night before his jury trial, La Plata County resident Grant Ebbenga reviewed his evidence, drew a map of his property and studied statements the victim made to animal-control officers.
Ebbenga, 49, was representing himself last month in La Plata County Court. He was charged with five crimes: harboring a vicious dog, having an at-large dog, having a dangerous dog, having no proof of a rabies vaccine and having no license for the dog.
He said he felt anxious about representing himself but confident about his chances.
Im looking at this as a learning experience more than anything, he said the night before the trial. I dont have anything to lose, really. Im learning about the system.
Courtroom litigants who represent themselves often get more than they bargain for. They are overwhelmed by the paperwork, inconvenienced by the number of court hearings and blindsided by the procedures.
Yet more people are choosing to represent themselves, said Michelle Sylvain, who was hired this year to provide assistance to self-represented litigants in the 6th Judicial District, which includes Archuleta, San Juan and La Plata counties.
(A similar position was created in the 22nd Judicial District, which includes Dolores and Montezuma counties.)
Sylvain cited two possible reasons for the increase in pro se litigants: the ailing economy and a do-it-yourself society.
More people are using the Internet to research problems, from diagnosing medical conditions to assessing their legal situation, she said. But when it comes to practicing law, the task can be daunting.
The words are strange, and they dont understand the process, Sylvain said. Its as if you were taking a trip to a foreign country, and you didnt know the language.
Some people look at a form and dont know if they are the plaintiff or the defendant, Sylvain said. Those who make it past the first question often become stumped on subsequent questions, she said.
Ebbenga said he was unfamiliar with the term voir dire, which means to tell the truth, and refers to the process by which jurors are questioned before being selected to sit on a jury. Yet he seemed familiar with the jury-selection process.
Ebbenga was accused of allowing his dog, Jack, to roam free May 20, 2012, near his property north of Oxford. The dog bit a woman on the back of her leg, according to a report she made to La Plata County Animal Control. The bite broke skin, and the woman underwent rabies shots as a precaution.
Ebbenga faced up to six months in jail and about $8,000 in restitution if found guilty on the most serious charge having a dangerous dog. But jail time was extremely unlikely given the circumstances, and Ebbengas homeowners insurance said it would cover the restitution, he said.
Without the threat of jail or hefty monetary penalties, it didnt make sense to hire a lawyer, he said.
Im not stressed about it at all, he said before the trial. Theres no way theyre going to give jail time on me because Im an upstanding member of the community.
Ebbenga was found guilty on three counts and acquitted on the most serious charge. He was ordered to pay about $250 in fines.
Youve got to love our litigious society, he said after the trial.
How much do you think a lawyer would have cost me compared to the $250? he said. It would have been $2,500 instead of $250.
Ebbengas inexperience became evident during the trial.
He became rattled when Judge Martha Minot said certain documents he brought to court were inadmissible.
Your next point, the judge said.
Wow, youre really moving this along. Thanks for giving me time to collect myself, he said sarcastically.
The judge smiled.
During an interview, Minot said judges have to stay neutral to both sides and cannot help pro se litigants. Attorneys are more likely to know the rules of evidence and can make valid objections, whereas pro se litigants may not, she said.
Ebbenga apologized for his inexperience during closing arguments.
Im sorry Im stumbling through this procedure somewhat, he said. But Im not sure what Im allowed and not allowed to say. I appreciate your patience with a nonattorney in this case.
Several people in the legal community advised against self-representation if the consequences are too high.
Even attorneys know better than to represent themselves. There is a famous quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln, who was a lawyer: He who represents himself has a fool for a client.
Prosecutors and judges sometimes grow impatient with pro se litigants who lack knowledge of the procedures, said Durango defense lawyer Brian Schowalter.
Theres a little bit of schadenfreude going on, he said. It can be kind of funny to watch people who dont know the rules.
For those wanting to represent themselves, the 6th and 22nd judicial districts now employ self-litigation coordinators.
Sylvain said she can help people locate and fill out forms in a variety of civil cases, including divorce, name changes, small claims, landlord-tenant disputes and money claims for more than $7,500.
The self-help program is not intended to be a substitute for attorneys; rather, it is meant to provide assistance to self-represented litigants, she said.
People have been really happy about the service, and that they can get some of their questions answered, she said.
If no legal forms exist or if the process seems overly daunting, people should consider hiring a lawyer, Sylvain said. Also, if the case involves a large corporation or a government body, the process can become more complicated, and people should considering hiring an attorney, she said.
Just getting that person served can be complicated, she said.
The state Supreme Court has allowed lawyers to offer unbundled legal services, meaning they can assist litigants with certain aspects of a case for example, filing a motion or arguing a protection order without signing on for the entire case.
Modern society tends to turn to the courts to resolve conflicts, Sylvain said. People who litigate their own cases might develop a better appreciation for alternative-dispute resolution, for example, reaching an agreement through mediation or a settlement, she said.
Ebbenga said hes not afraid to stand up to the district attorney, and hed do it again.
Its certainly been a learning experience, he said.


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(beautiful illustration from Simone Lettice)
I have an announcement to make :
- I am splitting the blog in half...
- You are, what?
Let me explain : Vents de Boheme will remain for our family mostly. Kids pictures, family events.
After 3 years I need to take a new direction.
So I created a new blog (hosted on Blogspot) more focused on my new creation "Un lieu sur terre". The new blog will still talk about what we enjoy around our house but with a "greener" emphasis and the behind the scene/atelier of my brand "Un lieu sur terre".
So please come and follow the trail to UN LIEU SUR TERRE.


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Gavin Sacks necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 217 diseños de 56 diseñadores freelance.
InsideHotels.com is new hotel review website , where will review and analyze millions of reviews from other travel review sites like Tripadvisor etc and summarize them for consumers.
Here are some design basics to consider when designing online travel related logo's ( taken from this article on good travel website logo's http://www.logodesignworks.com/blog
Elements of a Successful Online Travel Logo
If you have a travel related business, you need a travel logo that draws customers in. You are not just selling plane tickets or hotel rooms; you are selling a fantasy of faraway places and relaxing moments with loved ones. Because most travel companies are selling this mixture of escape and relaxation, there are a few common themes you will see in a online travel website logo and other media related to this industry.
Bold Text
One common theme you will see in online travel website logo design is bold, highly legible text. Many companies also use all capital letters. This makes the name easier to read, even from a distance, and also makes it seem more authoritative. People want their travel company to be in charge, so a online travel website logo that expresses this attitude will be more successful.
Abstract Graphics
Graphic designers have to be very careful using globes, compasses, airplanes, and other travel related objects in their online travel website logo and ad design. These icons have been used to the point of overuse. The only way one of these objects can make an effective logo is if it is somehow changed to appear new and fresh again. Because that can be difficult to do, many travel companies have turned to logos that are entirely abstract. This makes the company seem more cutting edge and avoids being too obvious. However, with the right infusion of originality, a travel object can certainly replace the abstract graphics that have taken over the field of online travel website logo.
Location-Specific Color Scheme
The color scheme of a online travel website logo will usually reflect the location being advertised. If you have a travel agency specializing in tropical vacations, the color palate will be bold and splashy. If the company focuses on Asian travel, colors such as red and gold are a more obvious choice. Blue and green are both relaxing colors for a company that offers less exotic vacations or one that covers many different locales. There is no set color choice for a online travel website logo, so you and your designer are free to choose the one that suits you and your destination the best.
Unusual Design
There are a lot of travel options, so a company that wants to be successful must work to set itself apart from the competition. For this reason, travel brochures and ads tend to be the most innovative and unusual in the world of graphic design. Unique brochure design and eye-catching ad design dominate the field.
A Word of Warning
Because the average travel logo tends to follow this set of rules, it is easy for a logo to be so unremarkable that it fades out of notice. However, a logo like this is worse than no logo at all. A travel logo that is boring or clichéd will not make customers want to trust their hard earned vacation time to your company. It will not build the brand recognition that your company needs to compete in an era when anyone can make reservations themselves on the internet. A online travel website logo is not just a pretty picture for your signs. Rather, it is a representation of your company and the type of services you offer. An original online travel website logo, a winning ad design and a unique brochure design are all selling more than a trip; they are selling a fantasy.
Please read this article on good travel website logo's http://www.logodesignworks.com/blog…site-logos
It will help give you some direction.
Online travelers looking to research, plan and book hotels online. These travelers are used to using well designed websites and like all things contemporary and uncluttered.
They trust sites with good design
The logo needs be very creative , clean and bold lines with some informality (fun)
Its a web.2.0 site , so needs to be a fresh contemporary logo with warm fun colors
People need to easily identify that insidehotels.com provides an insiders look into hotel reviews. Try to avoid the usual Cliche's of using hotel icons in the logo and no magnifying glasses to be used.
As the word Insidehotels.com is fairly long - try and find a way to visually emphasize the word "inside" separate from hotels
Reference logo's in the hotel industry ( do not copy these styles - more to give you idea of online travel space)
http://www.wego.com ( this site is owned by me)
Please see the attached jpegs of my existing logo for InsideHotels.com - I am looking for a big improvement on this. Nicer colours - please don't follow this colour scheme - use different brighter colours
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