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I just returned from a short holiday to the East coast, and came back to more good news for the industry. Last week, Eaton Corp. reported that its second quarter earnings per share increased 47 percent, with net income per share of $0.97 for the second quarter of 2011. Earnings were $0.66 earned in the second quarter of 2010. Sales in the second quarter were $4.09 billion, 21 percent above the second quarter of 2010. Net income in the second quarter was $336 million compared to $226 million in 2010.
And this morning, Parker Hannifin reported that it finished its fiscal 2011 strong as well, with fourth quarter sales up 22 percent and profits up 31 percent. For the year, the company had a record sales of $12.3 billion and more than $1 billion in profits.
And finally, The NFPA shared news from the U.S. Census Bureau that 2010 total hydraulic shipments, both aerospace and non-aerospace, were $10.8 billion. I'm sure we'll see an jump in this number when 2011 numbers are reported.
The following statements come from press releases from the companies themselves but to summarize, both Eaton and Parker expect higher growth rates than they predicted at the start of the year. Let's hope that means not only record profits for big corporations, but a return to job growth for engineers, support staff and others in the industry.
And still I wonder what the economists say about these record numbers. They all predicted it would be 2014 before the fluid power markets rebounded back to its 2008 numbers but most companies, countries and individuals are reporting that 2011 has far exceeded previous records.
Eaton says its sales in the second quarter were 8 percent higher than in the first quarter of 2011.
According to Alexander M. Cutler, Eaton chairman and chief executive officer, "The year is shaping up to be better than we forecasted in April," said Cutler. "We now anticipate our overall end markets will grow by 11 percent versus our earlier forecast of 10 percent.
"We anticipate net income per share for the third quarter of 2011 to be between $1.01 and $1.11," said Cutler. "We expect 2011 to be a year of record sales and record profits. Our sales are projected to be 19 percent above 2010 and 6 percent above our previous annual sales record, which we achieved in 2008. Our operating earnings per share at the midpoint of our guidance is 42 percent above 2010 and 16 percent above our previous operating earnings per share record. We are particularly encouraged by the outlook for our 2011 results, given that many of our significant businesses are just beginning to recover from the economic downturn of 2008 and 2009."
Hydraulics segment sales were $728 million, up 28 percent compared to the second quarter of 2010. Global hydraulics markets were up 18 percent in the quarter, with U.S. markets up 21 percent and non-U.S. markets up 16 percent. Operating profits in the second quarter were $120 million, up 56 percent compared to the second quarter of 2010.
"The global hydraulics markets in the second quarter continued the strong rebound we saw in the first quarter," said Cutler. "Our bookings, adjusted for foreign exchange, increased 20 percent in the second quarter. For all of 2011, we continue to believe global hydraulics markets will grow 18 percent."
Cutler added, "We made further progress during the quarter in our strategy of building a significant filtration business, completing the acquisition of Internormen Technology Group and announcing an agreement to acquire E. Begerow GmbH. These acquisitions double the size of our filtration business and add important new products and end markets to our business."
According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, this morning's report from Parker was attributed to increases in industrial sales in North America and international markets. While sales growth was higher outside North America, the increase in sales here generated more profits.
Parker's full-year profits nearly doubled to $1.05 billion in fiscal 2011 from $554 million a year ago. Sales for the full year were up about 24 percent to $12.3 billion from $9.9 billion a year ago.
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Ultraviolet light therapy lessens the symptoms of psoriasis and simultaneously raises vitamin D levels, a new study shows. However, increased vitamin D is probably unrelated to light therapy's benefits for psoriasis, the researchers say.
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that leaves up to 3 percent of the population with patches of thick, itchy and sometimes painful red skin. Abnormalities in vitamin D metabolism may be partly to blame for the development and worsening of psoriasis.
Many psoriasis sufferers seek light therapy, the standard of which is narrowband ultraviolet B (UVB) light therapy, which mimics the portion of the sun's invisible light rays known to trigger the skin's production of vitamin D.
Because previous research in people with psoriasis has shown that this treatment raises levels of vitamin D and improves the skin condition, Dr. Caitriona Ryan and her colleagues at St. Vincent's University Hospital in Dublin, Ireland, wondered if these benefits might be linked.
To investigate, they followed 60 psoriasis patients during an Irish winter — between October 2008 and February 2009. Half were treated with UVB light therapy three times a week until their psoriasis cleared; the others received no light therapy. Vitamin D levels in the blood were measured along the way.
The researchers found that the average patient undergoing UVB light therapy more than doubled their blood levels of vitamin D by the end of the treatment period, which most completed in about 50 days. All of them reached vitamin D sufficient levels, the researchers report in the Archives of Dermatology.
As expected, psoriasis also significantly improved with UVB light therapy. Half the patients started out with psoriasis severity scores above 7.1, and by the end of treatment half had scores of 0.5 or below.
In contrast, three out of every four patients not receiving light therapy remained vitamin D insufficient at the end of the study. They also experienced no overall improvement in psoriasis severity.
When the researchers analyzed the levels of vitamin D and the extent of psoriasis relief, however, they could find no association between the two.
"The improvement in both vitamin D status and psoriasis may be contemporaneous, but unrelated, consequences" of UVB light therapy, Ryan told Reuters Health in an email.
This finding came as no surprise to Dr. Leon Kircik of Indiana University in Indianapolis.
"Any vitamin D in the blood is not going to help psoriasis. You need it on the skin," he told Reuters Health, pointing to topical vitamin D as an effective psoriasis treatment.
Still, he noted that UVB light therapy is one of the best and safest options for combating psoriasis. So far, it has not been shown to increase the risk of skin cancer, he said, "and it's been used for a long time, even for pregnant women."
But Dr. Amra Osmancevic of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden cautions that UVB light therapy remains a known human carcinogen. Its intentional use in healthy people to only induce vitamin D production is not recommended, Osmancevic told Reuters Health in an email.
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Roberto Martinez said he intends to spend before next season with new players and a revamp of Everton's training base on his wish list.
The Everton manager confirmed on Thursday that he will spend money in the transfer market in the lead-up to the 2014-15 Premier League season after collecting a 'big pot' since he joined the Merseyside club in June.
Martinez has sold Marouane Fellaini, Nikica Jelavic and Victor Anichebe, while also sending John Heitinga out on loan, bringing in around £40 million and significantly reducing Everton's wage bill.
While the 40-year-old Spaniard has brought in the likes of James McCarthy and Arouna Kone, Martinez revealed he did not use any money in the January transfer window so he could make some impressive purchases heading into next season.
"We've got money but I didn't want to spend it in January," Martinez said.
"The cash has been here before but in the past they (Everton) have spent £10m in one window, £6m in another window.
"What we have done is bring in loan players, short-term players, and used the young players to accumulate money. It is about spending it a little bit at a time or all at once. I prefer to stockpile for the summer.
"Having to sell players, reduce the wage bill and keep money from other areas to make a big pot is what I've been aiming for over the last 10 months."
Loan players have been critical to Everton's rise to fifth spot in the Premier League this season with Romelu Lukaku, Gareth Barry and Gerard Deulofeu all playing key roles in Martinez's new set-up.
With just six points separating Everton and fourth-placed Arsenal, the blue team from Merseyside could still qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
If Everton qualify for Europe, Martinez knows he will have to expand the squad but if they reach the Champions League he will at least be able to go after his dream transfer targets.
"I always found you can work on a squad of 21 players in the league and for domestic competitions," the former Swansea and Wigan manager said.
"You need around 27 players plus keepers for Europe. It doesn't have to be 27 senior players, it can be young players too, but 27.
"We have identified what we need for next season in terms of the areas, and then you start working on your wish-list.
"If you get into the Champions League you can look for your number one choice. If not, you're going to number four, five, six and maybe seven or eight. But we have got the money and it is there to be spent."
Martinez also has grand plans for Everton's training centre at Finch Farm as he attempts to turn the club into genuine Premier League contenders.
"We need bedrooms for the first team and the option to get digs for the young players to stay on site as well," he said.
"We are two pitches short and we need to have a full-size indoor facility for all the age groups. The facilities here are terrific but the demands every season change and you need to be up to date."


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Author Notes: A drink with jam and bread.....that will bring us back to do-oh-oh-oh.
The joys and songs of Sound of Music. And the memory it triggers in me - days of soft white bread, slathered with butter and topped with the finest strawberry jam ever. I've had to hold myself back from having this everyday for lunch. —Kitchen Butterfly
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- Take a few slices of bread and butter each one. Spread the strawberry jam over the butter, on each slice.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Pralus Creme de Noisette
One of the crazier purchases I made in San Francisco last month was this tube of Pralus Chocolatier Creme de Noisette. If you're thinking that I've started reviewing beauty products, it's okay, this is candy.
The only other tube candy I've reviewed before were some Wonka (Nestle) items that simply couldn't be much more different. (And they probably don't have a single ingredient in common.)
First, Pralus is known by experts as one of the best chocolate makers in the world, right up there with Amadei, Michel Cluizel, Domori and Guittard (see a rankings list here at SeventyPercent). The company is one of only three remaining French chocolate masters to make chocolate from bean to bar. Their line of single origin bars are highly prized (I've tried many of them, but for some reason I've never reviewed them) and their Patisseries in France are known for their wide variety of sweet delights including their Pralulines.
The tube is quite heavy, clocking in at 8.8 ounces (250 grams). I spent a pretty penny on it, $14.99 at Bi-Rite Market. But I rationalized that it's over a half a pound, which is a lot of confection for 15 bucks, especially for something imported from France.
The ingredients are dead simple: Grilled Hazelnuts and Almonds, Sugar, Chocolate and Vanilla. It's basically a decadent Nutella. Now I must admit that I had a long affair with Nutella once. I was introduced to the stuff in Toronto in 1986 and though I had little money, I took home two jars (well, I started with three only two made it to the border). Whenever I was able to find it, I certainly bought it. I didn't spread it on toast or use it in recipes, I simply ate it by the spoonful.
As years went by Nutella became more accessible in the big city (Los Angeles), but I found I didn't like it as much. It seemed sweeter and greasier than I remembered. I'm told the stuff in Italy is actually better, but I kind of gave up on it and switched to straight gianduia by then. (The ingredients in Nutella sold in the USA go like this: sugar, palm oil, hazelnuts, cocoa, skim milk, soy lecithin and vanillin.) I've actually seen commercials for Nutella on TV now, highlighting its nutritiousness but for something that's mostly sugar and palm oil, I have trouble believing it's anything other than nutty frosting.
I can say this, Pralus Creme de Noisette is nutty and it can be used as frosting but it's oh so much better.
The texture at room temperature is like brownie batter, in fact, it looks rather like brownie batter. It's much darker out of the tube than in it. It smells like toasted hazelnuts, quite dark and caramelized. The flavor is immediately hazelnut as well, quite deep and slightly bitter. The cocoa notes are rich and on the smoky and coffee side. I'm not getting anything out of the almonds but that's fine with me if they're just filler.
The texture is also a little like a batter, it's mostly smooth but every once in a while there's a little sugar grain or nutty grain to it. Sometimes the sugar is quite a toasted flavor, like the whole thing was roasted together. It's decadent and great for just squeezing onto a spoon or finger as a treat.
I also tried it a few other ways:
I fully plan to repeat the last two (with some variations) until the tube is gone. So far it's been lasting quite a long time. It's easy to keep in my desk drawer as well and is rather easy to keep neat.
My only other issue, besides price and availability, is spreadability. I can't really blame the product but in the winter I have a bit of trouble squeezing it out of the tube. My house isn't completely heated, so at anything below about 70F the tube becomes rather stiff and hard to squeeze the stuff out. (Something to keep in mind if you're thinking of taking it camping - but the solution is just stick it under your arm for a while.)
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Strange Bedfellows
Much has been made this year about "special interests" trying to buy favors by providing financial support to political candidates. Oddly, those who have been in the most flagrant violation of laws governing such things seem also to be doing the loudest squawking, but we can let that pass-- the rest of the media certainly have. Instead, let's take a little look at who has been giving how much to whom, just for fun.
There is a long tradition, which may or may not be accurate, that if you have business before the government--or if you wish to do business with the government--you had best be on record as having ponied up some cash during the most recent election, and the cash had better have gone to the winner. It isn't so much that a contribution will guarantee you success as it is that the lack of a contribution may well guarantee you failure. Or so the tradition goes.
A less cynical and probably more accurate explanation is that if someone supports the things that are good for you and for your company, you'll be inclined to do what you can to see that person gets elected.
The Federal Elections Commission keeps track of political donations--the legal ones, anyway--and the information they've collected is available online. So I've taken a little while and gone poking around and have found some interesting things. Please bear in mind that these are by no means complete--I don't know the names of every software company or software company executive. Mostly, I was looking for obvious trends, and I found some.
Gates and Ellison in Agreement? C'mon
When was the last time you heard of Bill Gates and Larry Ellison agreeing on anything? Well, they agree on Spencer Abraham, a Republican senator from Michigan. Abraham has supported legislation seen as favorable to the computer industry, particularly H-1B visas, which allow programmers and other technical folks from overseas to come to work in the U.S. And he has received money from both the Oracle Corporation Political Action Committee ($2,000) and the Microsoft Corporation Political Action Committee ($10,000).
Both Oracle and Microsoft (and a number of other corporations) have set up political action committees--Ellison and Gates make their donations promarily through those PACs.
Who else do these software giants support? It's a pretty broad spectrum: Both have contributed to, for instance, John Ashcroft, Republican senator from Missouri, and Max Baucus, Democrat of Montana. Microsoft does not share Oracle's enthusiam for California Democrat Barbara Boxer, but likes Mary Bono, Republican congresswoman from that state. And on it goes, hundreds of donations. Microsoft likes to donate to other PACs whose purposes are not instantly identifiable--they include the American Dream Political Action Committee, the American Renewal Political Action Committee, and the American Success Political Action Committee--but has made no direct presidential contributions. (I have searched but can find no record of any American Nightmare, American Same Old Same Old, or American Failure PACs; these outfits tend to pick puffy, vague names, kind of like software programs.) Oracle, meanwhile, has donated money to the George W. Bush committee and not to Albert Gore Jr. (though it kicked in $2,000 to keep Joseph I. Lieberman, the Democrat vice presidential candidate, in the Senate, before he started running for V.P., too). Both have donated lots--tens of thousands of dollars--to both parties. There is no way to find any particular favoritism--the money to the extreme right is balanced by money to the extreme left. And there's lots in between.
Nor have these companies been ignored. Microsoft for instance, which has some business you may have heard about before a federal appellate court, received a visit from Gore in the spring; interestingly, reporters were not allowed, and there's been no detailed account of what he said. Gore is behind in Washington state, in large measure it's thought because of the administration's treatment of Microsoft. The tea leaves are impossible to read: some say that Bush would drop the antitrust suit, while some say that if it looks close enough that Washington could be decisive, the administration might drop the suit just before the election. And, again, we don't know what Gore told the employees, who don't have to contribute through the PAC, behind closed doors, or whether it resulted in a deluge of money for his campaign. But, again, the Microsoft PAC hasn't exactly been falling all over itself to ship money to Bush, at least not in any easily identifiable way.
News accounts have suggested that Silicon Valley generally favors Bush's more business-friendly, freedom-friendly campaign. By all means log on to the FEC site and take a look for yourself.
Ellison, by the way, has given $20,000 to his company's PAC. For Gates, it's a family thing: Bill has donated $20,000 while wife Melinda contributed $15,000.
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Crockpot Red Lentil, Chickpea, and Tomato Soup with Smoked Paprika
This Crockpot Red Lentil, Chickpea, and Tomato Soup with Smoked Paprika was another one of those recipes where it took me a few tries to get it just right, but I served this version to my brother Mark and his wife Lisa when they stopped by on Saturday, and they both gave it a thumbs up. And no matter how much we long for spring, you know there'll still be more cold wintery days before warm weather arrives, so make this soup in your crockpot next time it's a cold day where you are.
Let the soup cook for 2-3 hours on high, until the lentils are very soft and starting to dissolve.
Add 2 cans petite diced tomatoes plus the juice and cook for 1-2 hours longer on high.
The lentils and chickpeas should both be quite soft when the soup has cooked this long.
Crockpot Recipe for Red Lentil, Chickpea, and Tomato Soup with Smoked Paprika
(Makes about 8 servings, recipe created by Kalyn)
(I used a 3.5 quart slow cooker. I haven't frozen this soup, but I have no doubt that it freezes well, so make a double batch if you only have a big CrockPot.)
1 large yellow onion, diced small
1 T olive oil
1 T minced garlic
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. sweet paprika
(I buy both smoked and sweet paprika from Penzeys or The Spice House)
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. Vege-Sal (or use 1/2 tsp. salt)
fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 cup red lentils
2 cans chickpeas, rinsed
5 C chicken or vegetable stock (or use 3 cans chicken or vegetable broth)
2 cans petite dice tomatoes with juice (14.5 oz. can)
Sour cream or vegan sour cream for serving, optional
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The New York Times aided Mitt Romney's effort to allay fears about his extreme positions on reproductive rights.
Romney has embraced a constitutional amendment to outlaw abortion, suggested he would appoint anti-reproductive rights judges, and supported bills to restrict abortion. Nevertheless, the Times reported that Romney recently "said he had no plans to pursue new laws limiting abortion." The Times quoted a statement that Romney gave to The Des Moines Register saying "no legislation with regards to abortion that I'm familiar with that would become part of my agenda."
The only pushback in the Times print edition was a report that "Responding to Mr. Romney's comment on abortion, the Obama campaign called it a 'lie,' inconsistent with earlier promises to name Supreme Court justices opposed to Roe v. Wade." (accessed via Nexis)
In fact, Romney has repeatedly embraced anti-abortion legislation.
On his website, Romney declares that he is "pro-life" and opposes abortion in almost all instances. He promises to "advocate for and support a Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act to protect unborn children who are capable of feeling pain from abortion." He also says that as president he will "support efforts to prohibit federal funding for any organization like Planned Parenthood, which primarily performs abortions or offers abortion-related services."
Romney also says he will reinstate the so-called "global gag rule" on international family planning organizations. He promises to "reinstate the Mexico City Policy to ensure that non-governmental organizations that receive funding from America refrain from performing or promoting abortion services, as a method of family planning, in other countries."
Romney has also pledged support for the long-time Republican platform plank on abortion, which calls for a constitutional amendment to outlaw abortions without exceptions for pregnancies that result from rape and incest.
And Romney attacks the Supreme Court justices who enshrined abortion rights in the Constitution as "a small group of activist federal judges legislating from the bench." He promises to "only appoint judges who adhere to the Constitution and the laws as they are written, not as they want them to be written."
The Times has since updated the online version of its story to note that after his statement to The Des Moines Register, Romney's campaign released a statement saying: " 'Gov. Romney would of course support legislation aimed at providing greater protections for life,' spokeswoman Andrea Saul said, declining to elaborate."
In its update, the Times' online story also stated that "Mr. Romney's statement on abortion seemed to conflict with some Republicans in Congress who have sought to further restrict federal financing for abortions, including bills supported by his running mate, Representative Paul D. Ryan."
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Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR)
The distributed network environment research program in the Office of Advanced Scientific Computing conducts research and development activities to support distributed high-end science in the Office of science. It focuses on end-to-end of high-performance, high-capacity and middleware network technologies necessary to provide secure access to distributed science facilities, high-performance computing recourses and large-scale scientific collaborations.
The Goal of the program is to research, develop, test and deploy advanced network technologies critical in addressing networking capabilities unique to DOE's science mission. The program's portfolio consists of two main elements:
The program addresses these technical challenges with a combination of short-term horizon and long-term horizon research and development activities. The short-term horizon activities focus primarily applied research which includes the use of network testbeds to extend, deploy, and test advanced network concepts that have been validated with basic research but not commercially available. These activities are generally accompanied by the development of transition strategies to move the resulting technology into production science networks. The focus of the long-term horizon activities is on basic research that addresses the fundamental issues of ultra high-capacity networks and large-scale distributed scientific collaboration.
Recent Workshop Reports:
The Office of Science (SC) is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States.


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TRAINING: I typically get up early, around 7am, have breakfast and take my daughter to school. I then meet with my trainer about 10am and start physical training. Depending on the workout, we are usually there for about 2-3 hours, after which I then go home to eat, shower and nap. I pick up my daughter from school around 3 in the afternoon. After that I have a snack and get ready to go to the gym again. I usually start around 7pm until about 9pm-10pm. At that point, I go home eat, shower and go to sleep to get ready to do it all over again the next day.
When and why did you start training for fighting? Ten years ago
What ranks and titles have you held? I have had almost every medal in every wrestling tournament I ever entered, from World championships to Olympic games; also Pan Am championships, World cups, and many, many other international wrestling tournaments and invitationals. Won Silver medal in freestyle wrestling in the 2000 Olympics
What was your job before you started fighting? Just wrestling in the German league.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: None, but I will become a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Black belt.
Favorite grappling technique: I love them all - I love Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Favorite Striking technique: All of them.
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Congrats to random winner Elizabeth!
The last few days have been hard. Family birthdays and my anniversary tinged with deep sadness. I feel helpless, don't you? I have wondered where to find God in the middle of such suffocating sorrow for our nation. He seems quiet.
But do not doubt, He was there in that school, no law could keep him out. And He is with us:
In fear.
In joy.
In darkness.
Everywhere we go, everything we do, He is there.
During this Holy season, we are reminded that hope came down from Heaven to a lowly stable.
Grammy-nominated Kari Jobe is a worship leader and a beautiful young lady who loves God. Her new Christmas Edition of Where I Find You is amazing. I love "When Hope Came Down."
Her song"'We Are" is a song of commission for us as believers," says Kari, "to be reminded of what we've been called to; and that is to impact people's lives in everything we do."
So, do that this Christmas season. People are watching, looking for hope.
Today I'm giving away an autographed copy of Kari's "Where I Find You" CD, a red cloth-covered edition of the "A Christmas Carol" book, and a copy of the brand new Wow Hits 2013 CD that she is featured on.
I'm mediating on these words and this blessed hope.
Leave a comment if you'd like to win. This giveaway is only 24 hours and will close Wednesday.


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Tips from your fellow racers
Take Cover Radiator
Whenever I buy a new radiator for my race car, I save the cardboard that covers the fins during shipping. Then, whenever I have to do any work on the car around the radiator I use the cardboard to cover the fins on the radiator so that it won't get damaged, possibly by the slip of a wrench or the back of your hand. This saves the fins on the radiator and the skin on your knuckles. It's always a perfect fit and you just duct tape it in place.
Just don't forget to remove it.
George Lein
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'81 Camaro, Factory Stock
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Rex Smith has owned Rex Tools, Guns & Consignment in Thomasville for nearly 5 years. He says gun sales have never been as good as they are now.
"President Obama is the best gun salesman we've ever had," he said.
Smith isn't alone in his thinking. According to a report by the Associated Press, gun sales are on the rise, to the extent that some gun manufacturers cannot keep up with the demand.
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Barley Vs. Chemical Algae Control
While you don't enjoy seeing algae in your pond you may also not be to enthusiastic about adding chemicals to remedy the problem. Fortunately you have another option when it comes to algae control additives before you resort to chemical treatments.
Simply put, the decomposition process of barley straw releases a byproduct that inhibits algae growth. When used proactively barley straw can prevent algae blooms from establishing in your water feature. One of the main drawbacks of using Barley Straw was that you had to wait 6 to 8 weeks for the decomposition process to start. It was also a bit messy and consumed a considerable amount of space. Over time products like Barley Straw Pellets and Barley Extract were developed to improve results in a shorter amount of time. Barley Extract contains the beneficial components of barley straw decay, which means once you add it to your pond it immediately goes to work against future algae growth. Barley Straw products are a great first resort in water garden maintenance because they are natural eco friendly products that are safe for your fish, plants and pets.
Barley Straw products are an excellent first step in the fight for a crystal clear pond, but they are by no means a guaranteed solution in every situation. There are always cases where using an aquatic algaecide like PondCare® AlgaeFix® or TetraPond® Algae Control. A prime example of such instances are in scenarios where your pond already has an established algae bloom. Using an algaecide will provide dramatic results in a short time which makes them highly desirable. Chemicals designed for use in water gardens are typically friendly for fish and plants but you should always read the product label before you make your purchase.
Both barley products and chemical products are effective means of fighting algae. Having the knowledge to choose the appropriate product for your unique situation will help keep more green in your wallet and less in your pond. Think of barley straw products as more of a proactive approach to algae prevention and your chemicals as a reactive treatment.
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He hasn't quite left his girlfriend
Dear Meredith,
A few months ago, I began what I believed was a whirlwind romance with a co-worker. We had known each other for a year but I never thought of him as anything more than just that -- he wasn't my "type" and lived with his girlfriend.
One night, when we were out after work grabbing drinks, something changed. He put his hand on my lower back and in that one minute, I felt completely different about him. I pulled him aside to ask him what was going on and the next thing I know, he was kissing me. Game over. I tried to chalk it up to a careless moment at a bar, but over the next week I noticed we were acting differently toward each other -- we were texting constantly and finding any reason to be together at work. We finally talked about it and we both admitted that we could not stop thinking about each other. Within a matter of days we began seeing each other all the time and talking non-stop. He broke things off with the girlfriend and moved into a spare bedroom while he looked for a new place to live. He brought up the future -- marriage, babies, the whole nine yards. Suddenly I was so excited about all our plans and for once I felt like things were "meant to be." The only thing standing in our way was the fact that in our field we make little money -- something that was preventing him from being able to move out immediately. But other than his living arrangements, we were a couple -- everyone at work knew we were together, he told his friends and his family about me, we spent all our time together.
Then, about two months in to this whirlwind romance, I got a job promotion. While I normally would have been ecstatic, suddenly I was terrified -- I wouldn't spend my days side-by-side with this man who I had completely fallen for. We told each other it was going to be fine. But not less than one week into my new position, he suddenly started pulling away; he stopped texting me every second, and when I saw him for the first time one night after work, it just felt like something was off. I finally confronted him about how I was feeling and he told me he was "confused," and that even though I had made him happy, he needed to work on being happy on his own. He said he needed time. Of course I was completely crushed and confused. I tried to give him space but the next thing I knew, I found out he was spending time with the ex-girlfriend he lived with -- I guess she wasn't an "ex" after all. When I tried to confront him about this he told me he is being honest with me -- that he's confused and doesn't know what to do, and how is he supposed to afford moving out of the apartment they share together on the measly salary we make?
So for the past two weeks we have barely spoken, save for the text messages back and forth in which he calls me his "best friend."
The worst part is, this not-so-ex girlfriend has absolutely no idea about me and him. At the time, he told me he didn't see the point in telling her about us because they were broken up and he was moving out and he didn't want to hurt her more. But now, I just feel like he's been living a lie for the past few months and now he just gets to go back to his old life without any repercussions.
I guess I just don't understand how someone can make all these plans for the future with you and then change their mind so quickly. All of my friends are telling me that he's being selfish and unfair, and to just let him go, but I'm having a hard time. Especially because he keeps reaching out and telling me what a tough time he is having. He says he "doesn't know" what he's doing yet but he knows that he doesn't want to hurt me. I just don't want to walk away from something that felt so "meant to be." Am I being completely delusional? I just wish that the other girl knew the truth because I feel like that would force him to make a decision, one way or the other.
– hopeful(ly) not delusional, Boston
You're not delusional. You're just ... the woman who got involved with the cowardly guy who was still living with his girlfriend and had no real plans to leave her, despite all of his big talk.
You jumped into this before knowing enough about his life outside of the office. And really, let's not forget that this started with you making out with somebody else's boyfriend. I had bad vibes from paragraph one (or two).
Sadly, your friends are right. It hurts and it's a horrible disappointment, but this guy is too selfish to be a partner right now.
Also, in response to your last sentence, let's not "force him to make a decision." That's not how good, adult relationships begin. You should be with someone who has the courage to make choices because they know what they want -- not because they've been backed into a corner. I wish his girlfriend knew about you too, but no matter what, I wouldn't want you to be with him at this point.
Accept the fact that he's decided not to leave her. Tell him that you're not his best friend and to leave you alone. Then go enjoy your promotion. And count it as a blessing -- because he was going to mess this up no matter what. At least you don't have to look at him all day.
Readers? Are her friends right? Should she be talking to this guy at all? What if eventually decides he wants to be with her? Help.
– Meredith


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TM500 TD-LTE Test Mobile
Aeroflex's New TM500 TD-LTE Test Mobile Supports 3G TD-LTE Basestation Development in China
Wichita, KS, October 22, 2008–Aeroflex today announced a new TM500 TD-LTE test mobile designed to support Time Division Duplex for 3G LTE (TD-LTE). Complementing Aeroflex's highly successful TM500 LTE-FDD for 3G LTE Frequency Division Duplex, the TM500 TD-LTE test mobile is designed to enable infrastructure equipment vendors match the demanding timescales for TD-LTE trials in China.
The new TM500 TD-LTE's extensive Layer 1, Layer 2 and higher-layer test features make it an indispensable testing peer that provides complete visibility even into the lowest layers of the radio modem by generating the detailed diagnostic data needed for engineers to verify the required functionality and optimize network operation and performance. With support for MIMO, handover testing, 20MHz channel bandwidths and 150Mbit/s downlink data rates, it will enable comprehensive development and test support of base station and network infrastructure for the next generation of Chinese mobile technology. The TM500 TD-LTE can co-exist in the same unit as the TM500 LTE-FDD protecting investment and maximizing test flexibility for engineers working on both standards.
Aeroflex will provide full in-country support for the TM500 TD-LTE so that technical questions and integration issues can be dealt with in Chinese and Aeroflex engineers can get on-site quickly.
"LTE presents R&D engineers with new challenges, including a new system architecture, radio technology and high data rates," said Stephen Hire, director of marketing for Aeroflex Asia. "Aeroflex is the industry leader in test mobiles and has extensive experience of delivering various versions of the TM500 going back many years. Specifically for 3G LTE, many infrastructure equipment vendors have been successfully developing, testing and demonstrating LTE Frequency Division Duplex mode using the TM500 test mobile, since 2007."
The TM500 TD-LTE will be available for customer shipment in late 2008. It will be available both as a standalone unit and as an upgrade to existing TM500 LTE-FDD systems.


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Port-A-Cool PAC2K24HPVS Portable Evaporative Cooler with 1/3 HP Motor
- 6,700 CFM Portable Evaporative Cooler
- Cools up to 1,800 feet
- Ideal for cooling commercial areas like a warehouse, shop, or athletic field
- Operate the unit for around a dollar a day
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The Port-A-Cool PAC2K24HPVS Evaporative Cooler
The Port-A-Cool PAC2K24HPVS portable evaporative cooler boasts 6,700 CFMs and 1,800 square feet of coverage. Use this unit for all your industrial and commercial spaces, like horse stables, airplane hangars, warehouses, and delivery bays. This evaporative cooler is powerful cooling technology with easy portability.
Cools Up to 1,800 Square Feet
The Port-A-Cool PAC2K24HPVS evaporative cooler can take on your toughest jobs. Able to cool up to 1,800 square feet, this evaporative cooler offers powerful cooling technology. The variable fan speeds puts custom-controlled cooling at your fingertips. Move the PAC2K24HPVS anywhere you need cool relief because it is mounted on casters and easily transportable.
Dual Water Fill Options
The PAC2K24HPVS has two ways to fill the water reservoir. Fill the water tank to its 14-gallon capacity for hours of cool relief. Or, connect the unit to a standard garden hose for a continuous water supply and endless cooling. The drain valve makes it easy to remove excess water before storing or moving the unit--just open the drain valve and turn on the water pump.
Special Features Include
- 14-gallon water capacity with water control valve
- Variable fan speeds
- Energy-efficient motor with three-year warranty
- Cord wrap for tidy storage
6,700 CFMs and Variable Fan Speeds
The Port-A-Cool PAC2K24HPVS offers 6,700 CFMs of cooling power. The fan is variable so it can be adjusted to your exact comfort level. The powerful motor has a three-year warranty, so it is built to last and will continually tackle your cooling needs. Port-A-Cool evaporative coolers can be relied on for cool relief whenever and wherever you need it.
Eco-Friendly Evaporative Cooling Technology
The Port-A-Cool PAC2K24HPVS can be operated for around a dollar a day--that's a huge savings compared to traditional ACs! This evaporative cooler doesn't use any harsh chemicals or refrigerants to cool, just the all-natural goodness of water. This Port-A-Cool evaporative cooler will save you money and reduce your carbon footprint.
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The Port-A-Cool PAC2K24HPVS evaporative cooler has an energy-efficient motor with a three-year warranty. With a simpler system than air conditioners, it is relatively maintenance-free. This evaporative cooler is made from molded polyethylene, so it won't rust, crack, or leak!
- Model: PAC2K24HPVS
- Product Type: Commercial Evaporative Cooler
- Product Dimensions: L: 25.00" x W: 50.00" x H: 53.00"
- Product Weight: 155.00 lbs.
- Product Color: Black
- Application: Provides spot cooling in up to 1700 square feet. Ideal for manufacturing plants, mechanics' garages, military bases, dog kennels, and gymnasiums
- Warranty: 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty
- Voltage: 115 volts
- Amps: 9.5 amps
- Frequency: 60 Hz
- Certifications: UL
- Coverage Area: 1700 square feet
- Product Construction: Plastic
- Air Flow: 6700 CFM
- Motor Type: 1/3 HP
- Fan Diameter: 24 inches
- Cooling Pad Type: High-efficiency virgin kraft paper
- Water Tank Size: 14 gallons
- Number of Speed Settings: 10
- Water Supply: Hose , Water Tank
- Casters: Yes
- One-Piece Housing: Yes
- 14-gallon water tank or connects to a standard water hose
- 6,700 CFM Portable Evaporative Cooler
- Constructed of molded polyethylene, so it won't rust, crack or leak!
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Hey, I'm GerbilCrab. I joined long ago but kinda vanished. I'm back now and better than ever.
Right now I mostly build robotic creations for the fictitious planet: Medalik. This metal rich planet is inhabited by nothing but robots. Some act like plants, some act like animals. It's been a ton of fun making creations for this world and I hope others enjoy them to as I share them.


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Here's the latest article from the Autism Spectrum Disorders site at BellaOnline.com.
101 Games & Activities for Youth With Autism
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Simon Hacker, a Canadian national, works as a Logistics Officer for WFP in Syria. Based in Damascus, Simon is responsible for dispatching emergency food supplies for 150,000 people per day throughout the war-torn country. Here, in his diary, Simon describes a typical day in his life as he and his team attempt to proovide food assistance for 4 million Syrians each month.
It's 5 a.m. and I am woken by the alarm on my iPhone.
When I first arrived in Damascus in June, 2012, I lived in an apartment like all the other staff. But, after the assassination of the country's defence minister and other car bomb attacks, we were all ordered in December, 2012, to move into a hotel, considered to be secure enough to house us and our control room.
From 8 a.m. until 9:30, my team of 30 slowly trickles in. I wait anxiously for the logistics assistants who will update me on the loading of the trucks. [Food is brought into Syria overland and by air and housed in our warehouses. Other trucks then pick up their cargo and fan out across the country.] Throughout the day these logistics assistants will text me updates every time trucks arrive at the warehouses. It's the single most important indicator of our progress. We have to feed 150,000 people today.
At about 10 a.m. I receive an urgent phone call from a colleague in the field. A new armed group has taken part of the road to the eastern city of Deir Ezzor and has hijacked two of our trucks. I quickly call another colleague and ask him to find out what's going on. It's not the first time this has happened. The good news is that we're often able to negotiate the trucks back. I remain hopeful.
The drivers are some of the bravest people working in our operation. They have an amazing ability to navigate around the country, the conflict and the armed groups in a way no one else can. With danger lurking around every corner, they cross multiple front lines, get detained at checkpoints – sometimes for days at a time – or worse. One of our drivers was hijacked and detained by an armed group for 20 days during which he was tortured terribly. His toes were cut off, one at a time, and his Achilles and other tendons were severed. He'll never walk again. His crime? He was an Alawite driving through rebel Sunni-controlled territory at a time of sectarian clashes along the Mediterranean coast. The food he was delivering was to go to civilians of both sects.
My Syrian warehouse manager tells me we have 20 trucks stuck at the Lebanese border. I ask him if they are urgently needed. He says yes.
My Syrian interpreter and I hop into the armoured Land Cruiser and head to the director of customs to see if we can get the trucks released. We see the director and he greets us with a smile. After some pleasantries and a cup of coffee, we ask for his help. He makes a few phones calls and tells us the trucks will now be released. He thanks us for the noble work that WFP is doing to help his country. I thank him also and we leave.
I get a message telling me we've only loaded food for 50,000 people. I immediately make a call to find out what's going on. We'll be hard pressed to hit the target at this rate.
Recently our warehouse in Damascus found itself in the middle of an epic battle. A day earlier, you would have said it was one of the most peaceful areas in the city. After visiting the warehouse and feeling the reverberation of intense shelling and gunfire, I realized we were unlikely to recover this food any time soon. With food for more than 400,000 people now stuck, it was all hands on deck to figure what to do next. With some clever rerouting of deliveries and local purchases of food, we were back in business. Another day, another disaster averted.
Walking back, my Syrian colleague shows me some pictures of his family picking apples at an orchard last fall. It brings me back to my own childhood.
I can trace my humanitarian roots back to when I was a young boy helping my mother as a Rotary volunteer in Southwestern Ontario. In the past seven years with the World Food Programme, I have worked in eight countries that have suffered either from natural disasters or conflicts or both. I have witnessed the tragedy that grips people when they don't have enough food to eat, as well as the incredible resilience of the human condition. People in places such as Syria continue to dream even with the constant sounds of shelling and mortars raining down around them. It's inspirational.
Shortly after I arrive back at the office, my boss summons me from across the room. He tells me we've just received information of 5,000 starving families in a besieged area outside the capital – and that I have to arrange trucks immediately. We haven't been able to deliver to this place in months. Even if we find brave enough drivers they'll never make it past the checkpoints. It's an impossible request. We both know it. I tell my staff to get on the phone and find trucks. They oblige me, but they too know that it will take a miracle to pull this off. We have to try.
The other day I awoke to an e-mail that trucks were having serious difficulty accessing one of our warehouses outside Damascus. Some 60 trucks had accumulated, waiting to offload badly needed food supplies. Apparently there was an issue at the last checkpoint located not far from the warehouse. Given that we are building up this particular facility to serve one million people per month, it was a big problem. I had no choice but to go there myself to find out what was going on.
After navigating more than 10 checkpoints, I reached the one in question: a snaking, 800-metre-long dirt road, with lines of cars on both sides, plenty of heavily armed soldiers and a well-used army tank for good measure. After a thorough search of our car and bags, I was told by one of the soldiers that the colonel in charge wanted to meet me in his barracks.
Through my translator, I told the colonel about our operations, how we try to feed over four million Syrians a month, and how we need his help to ensure that our trucks can pass.
After lots of discussion we came to an agreement: He would let the trucks come and go if we kept him informed of our operations. There would be one non-negotiable condition: no movement from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on this road. I said we would try. We shook hands, and I promised I would stop by next time I visited. "Ahlan wa sahlan," he said with a smile – you are most welcome any time.
It's nearing 6 p.m.and the workday is finishing. I meet some colleagues for dinner and head back to the hotel for curfew.
While I wouldn't trade what I am doing for the world, humanitarian work entails very real dangers. Every day thousands of humanitarian workers risk their lives to help the most vulnerable, sometimes paying the ultimate price. I lost five colleagues when a suicide bomber walked into our office in Islamabad in 2009 and blew himself up. It was a day I will never forget – a reminder that life can change in a split second. I made a commitment to myself that day that there would be no victory for those who tried to disrupt our work in Pakistan or anywhere else – it strengthened my resolve to continue what I am doing.
I slip into bed and send a few more messages to my logistics assistant, asking how much food we were able to dispatch this day. Enough for almost 172,000 people, he says.
"OK, get some sleep," I reply. We're going to have to do it all over again tomorrow.
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The United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has condemned the street violence and intimidation seen across Northern Ireland this week, sparked by a dispute over the flying of the Union flag over Belfast's City Hall.
Loyalists, angered by this decision not to fly the Union flag all year round, set fire to an Alliance party office on Wednesday. On Thursday four men were arrested after a bomb was discovered in Derry and on Friday Alliance MP Naomi Long and Sinn Fein councillor Jim McVeigh were issued death threats.
Speaking at a news conference she held with pro-British First Minister Peter Robinson and his deputy, former IRA leader Martin McGuinness, Clinton said "Peace does take sacrifice and compromise and vigilance day after day. And we've seen that again this week that the work is not complete, because we have seen violence break out again. And I join with both Peter and Martin and all the leaders and citizens who have condemned the recent attacks here in Belfast and around the whole area. Because look, there will always be disagreements in democratic societies…
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She added "There can be no place in Northern Ireland for any violence, any of the remnants of the past need to be quickly, unequivocally condemned."
When questioned on the threats against the lives of the Northern Ireland politicians, Clinton said "I am very distressed by the news that [Long's] been subjected to threats, that members of the Alliance Party have had their homes and offices attacked. That's absolutely unacceptable, and both Peter and Martin have spoken out in unmistakable terms condemning this kind of intimidation, threatening behavior."
She continued "Democracy requires dialogue, compromise, and constant commitment by everyone to protecting the rights of everyone. And so the United States will continue to strongly support all those who stand on the side of peace and reconciliation and democracy and dialogue, and we will strongly support the work that Peter and Martin and their colleagues are doing."
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Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said "There are no truer friends to this island, or our peace process, or the economic prosperity that many people enjoy as a result of the new jobs that have been provided, provided by the support given by both Bill and Hillary Clinton. So we wish you all the very best in the future. And again, our deepest thanks and appreciation for your support.
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A new Associated Press-GfK national survey finds that 79 percent of the public believe the Washington Redskins name should not be changed. Only 11 percent think it should be changed.
Some Redskins fans have criticized the Washington Post — which has championed a name-change — for delaying its posting of this result on its website, and then putting up a story that seems to bury the poll results. However, the print edition has a full, fair story on page 3 of the sports section.
In a free society, the opinion that matters should be that of the team owner, tempered to the extent he deems appropriate by the views of his customers. Redskins owner Daniel Snyder has made it clear he doesn't intend to change the name. That is his right, just as it is the right of those who don't like it to refer to the team without mentioning "Redskins" (as a few media outlets do) or to boycott the product.
In our litigation-overrun society, there is another option — the lawsuit. Five Native Americans have petitioned that the Redskins' team name shouldn't have federal trademark protection. If successful, the suit might coerce Snyder into changing the team name to protect his revenue stream. Clark Griffith writes about the issue here.
Meanwhile, the activist who is bringing the trademark action, Susan Shown Harjo, says that public opinion is irrelevant. She states, "It's not up to the offended class to say what offends the offended."
That's true in a sense, of course. But if carried to the extreme of allowing people to dictate what can be said about them, Harjo's view is an assault on free speech.
Moreover, the evidence suggests that in this case, "the offended class" isn't particularly offended by the Washington football team's name. A 2004 Annenberg poll found that 90 percent of Indians weren't offended by the name of the Washington Redskins. But, to borrow the favorite phrase of a former Redskins coach, maybe the activists will be able to "coach up" the Indians on the subject.
In the meantime, as I suggested in an earlier post, the assault on the Redskins' name seems more like a power play by activists than a matter of genuine concern to almost anyone.


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in among the banana barrages and the chicken stampedes, there are a number of spells from full-scale world of warcraft that have been reborn in pet battles. for examples, feign death, heroic leap, and curse of doom. but there are still plenty of player abilities which are denied to our poor pets. so here is a list of spells i feel blizzard should, nay, needs to add to our pets' spellbooks:
hammer of the righteous
fire elemental totem
victory rush
ritual of summoning
army of the doods
teleport: moonglade
leap of faith
so what would pet versions of these spells do, exactly? i got no freaking clue. do i look like the details guy? shoot, i can't even do capitalization right....
Thursday, November 29, 2012
new pet spells i'd love to see
Posted by Ratshag at 12:48 PM
Labels: abilities, pet design
5 comments:
- AnonymousNovember 29, 2012 at 3:25 PM
Technically, Frog Kiss is kind of a polymorph.ReplyDeleteReplies
- AnonymousNovember 29, 2012 at 3:27 PM
Victory Rush could be almost a reverse Ravage, which heals you if you kill a pet with it.Delete
- AnonymousNovember 29, 2012 at 3:29 PM
Ooh...misdirection could cause your enemy to accidentally cast his spell on one of their own backline pets, with the caveat that it has a chance to hit one of your backline pets instead.Delete
Ok, I'll stop spamming the comments now.
good ideas, bro. thanks for the input. and spam comments all you want - google's paying for it!ReplyDelete
How about bubble hearth.ReplyDelete
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Soul music band Aaron and the Spell will appear at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, as part of he 65th Annual Pastorius Park Concert Series.
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Brown began to write songs a few years ago when he was going through a rough time in his life: his band broke up and a long-term relationship of his ended. He said he used that difficult time as inspiration to write songs. He then moved from Harrisburg to Philadelphia, fell in love with the city's music scene and created a new band.
In August of 2012, Brown's band released its debut album, "Sing," and quickly began to play shows all over the Philadelphia area at venues such as World Café Live, Tin Angel, Fergie's Pub on Sansom Street and the Grape Room in Manayunk. The band played at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City.
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Dennis Bakay of Philly2Philly.com said Aaron and the Spell was "best described as a band that soaks in all of the influences of the Philly indie music scene."
"This is a band with a sound that's a rich blend of blues, R & B, and soul," he added.
The rain location for each concert will be at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy's Lower School Auditorium, Cherokee Campus, 8000 Cherokee St. Rain statuses will be posted on chestnuthill.org by 6 p.m. on the day of the show.
The concert series is organized and produced by the Chestnut Hill Community Association and made possible by donations from the Chestnut Hill Community Fund and Chestnut Hill Hospital. Further sponsorship is provided by WXPN and the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department. Be sure to check back with the Local for previews of each band act the week before each concert.


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