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CORVALLIS, Ore. - Eight researchers in a new report have suggested that climate change is causing additional stress to many western rangelands, and as a result land managers should consider a significant reduction, or in some places elimination of livestock and other large animals from public lands.
A growing degradation of grazing lands could be mitigated if large areas of Bureau of Land Management and USDA Forest Service lands became free of use by livestock and "feral ungulates" such as wild horses and burros, and high populations of deer and elk were reduced, the group of scientists said.
This would help arrest the decline and speed the recovery of affected ecosystems, they said, and provide a basis for comparative study of grazing impacts under a changing climate. The direct economic and social impacts might also be offset by a higher return on other ecosystem services and land uses, they said, although the report focused on ecology, not economics.
Their findings were reported today in Environmental Management, a professional journal published by Springer.
"People have discussed the impacts of climate change for some time with such topics as forest health or increased fire," said Robert Beschta, a professor emeritus in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University, and lead author on this study.
"However, the climate effects on rangelands and other grazing lands have received much less interest," he said. "Combined with the impacts of grazing livestock and other animals, this raises serious concerns about soil erosion, loss of vegetation, changes in hydrology and disrupted plant and animal communities. Entire rangeland ecosystems in the American West are getting lost in the shuffle."
Livestock use affects a far greater proportion of BLM and Forest Service lands than do roads, timber harvest and wildfires combined, the researchers said in their study. But effort to mitigate the pervasive effects of livestock has been comparatively minor, they said, even as climatic impacts intensify.
Although the primary emphasis of this analysis is on ecological considerations, the scientists acknowledged that the changes being discussed would cause some negative social, economic and community disruption.
"If livestock grazing on public lands were discontinued or curtailed significantly, some operations would see reduced incomes and ranch values, some rural communities would experience negative economic impacts, and the social fabric of those communities could be altered," the researchers wrote in their report, citing a 2002 study.
Among the observations of this report:
The advent of climate change has significantly added to historic and contemporary problems that result from cattle and sheep ranching, the report said, which first prompted federal regulations in the 1890s.
Wild horses and burros are also a significant problem, this report suggested, and high numbers of deer and elk occur in portions of the West, partially due to the loss or decline of large predators such as cougars and wolves. Restoring those predators might also be part of a comprehensive recovery plan, the researchers said.
The problems are sufficiently severe, this group of researchers concluded, that they believe the burden of proof should be shifted. Those using public lands for livestock production should have to justify the continuation of ungulate grazing, they said.
Collaborators on this study included researchers from the University of Wyoming, Geos Institute, Prescott College, and other agencies.
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I'm not really active here anymore; still running freenode and doing my best to hang on in an economy that's not so great. I had set up a new account here to bump out my old account with all of its ancient certs, but I haven't participated much since I set it up. I was most active on Advogato during the Gold Rush and that time, with its unreal, pressure-cooker atmosphere, is thankfully past.
Of all the certs I received on Advogato, the one that meant the most to me was given to me on this account. In addition to his technical competence, Joel Klecker distinguished himself by being one of the nicest people I've never met. No mean-spiritedness, no rancor, just a friendly person with a sense of humor, who did good work for the community. Remembering espy is a nice bit of closure for a period in my life. I suspect he left gifts of that sort to a lot of people.

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Save for my yen to have an herb and vegetable garden, I adore apartment living. I love how easy it is to maintain. I love the freedom of it, albeit this may all be in my head, but I feel it is so easy to just lock the one door and, whoosh, we're off! I also enjoy that security is "built-in", in the form of our friendly guards at the lobby (who help us with our leftovers to boot!). I like that I can run from my sauté pan to my computer in two seconds. And, this probably sounds very strange to some, I like having my neighbors close by (to understand this, you would need to understand what an absolute scaredy-cat I am), especially when one of them makes a really yummy fish roe spread.
One thing that we miss is grilling, outdoor, charcoal grilling to be exact. Open air barbecues…the smoky taste you get only from charcoal or wood…piling everything from juicy steaks to fresh veggies on a hot grill…a beer in one hand, heavy duty tongs in the other. I can slip into a sarong with a couple of cold beers on hand, while C wields the tongs, but a charcoal grill where we live now will still remain a dream.
Until we escape to mum-in-law's egg farm for the weekend, we have to content ourselves with our trusty grill pan and contact grill – true friends of flat-bound grill lovers. Thanks to these two bits of genius we can enjoy grilled burgers and steaks and veggies (and anything else we can manage to trap between the plates of the all-powerful contact grill!). And I can enjoy joining events like Paul's Big Burger Ballyhoo.
Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Burger
Burger patties as per this recipe (use the meatball recipe just shape as patties…I use the same recipe for my burgers and meatballs). Use 2-3 patties for this preparation and freeze the rest (or alternately, increase the topping below).
Topping good for 2-3 burgers:
– Sauté onions on low heat until golden and caramelized.
– While that's going on, sauté mushrooms, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. Cook until just done, then set aside.
– Toss thyme sprig in with the onions and continue cooking.
– Make sure you patties and grill are ready.
– When onions are soft and golden, add balsamic vinegar. Cook for 2-3 minutes more then set aside.
– Grill the burger patties. Do not overcook!
– Grill hamburger buns.
– Place burger in bun, top with caramelized onions, then mushrooms.
– The topping with be enough for 2-3 hamburgers. If you have more, serve it on the side.
The combination of the thyme-scented onions and the mushrooms go so well with burgers I feel. I could be horribly biased though because I happen to love caramelized onions and mushrooms, so feel free to debate (C, for example, had the mushrooms on the side and used jalapeños instead).
If you want turn this into the Ultimate mushroom & caramelized onion burger, spread some of your favorite barbecue sauce on the bottom bun-half, and melt some gorgonzola cheese on your burger patty before topping with the onions and mushrooms – the whole lot is eyes-rolling-backward-into-head good!
Paul's Big Burger Ballyhoo is hosted by Paul, one half of the brilliant team that is Writing at the Kitchen Table. An interesting point – Paul will cook and sample all the entries! Go Paul!!! My hat's off to you 🙂
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As a cigar smoker, you may have been hearing news, both bad and good, about what is happening in the industry with regard to FDA regulation, and to the warming relations with Cuba and the world-famous Cuban cigar market. This mix of news is both exciting and concerning to the American cigar consumer.
On the one hand we can now bring Cuban cigars back into the United States, and do so legally. On the other hand, the FDA is tightening it's control over the industry and, in essence, choking the it with new regulations and fees that seem designed to cripple both cigar manufacturers and retailers. So, how do we rejoice and mourn at the same time?
Let's start with the exciting news, about Cuban cigars (and rum), that came out late last week. On Friday, October 14, the Obama administration announced a directive that would allow Americans to engage in more trade with the still-communist island. This included the news that American travelers can now bring back the same amount of Cuban tobacco and alcohol as they can from other countries. Additionally, the directive includes bringing back Cuban products from any other country where those products are legally sold.
So, Cuban cigars and rum are, in essence, back on the American menu. However, this doesn't mean you can bring back as much as you want, as some articles on the subject would suggest. According to the United States Customs and Border Protection web-site, one can declare up to 100 cigars, before having to pay "duty." So, if you're in the Caribbean, Canada, Mexico, Europe or anywhere else in the world that has access, you can now purchase Cuban cigars and bring them back with you.
Unbeknownst to most American citizens traveling abroad, it had been a violation of the law to purchase Cuban cigars ANYWHERE. Even as others around the world can/could purchase- technically, as an American, you were 'breakin' the law!' On March 16. 2016, the United States issued a directive that US citizens could purchase Cuban cigars while traveling abroad. And... the long-barred door was kicked open.
Since the warming of relations and change in regulations, you could bring in $100 of cigars, if you had traveled to Cuba on one of the very specific visas offered during that time. However, the cigars could not be sold then and cannot now. These new rulings impact cigars meant for personal use only. It is still illegal to sell Cuban cigars in the United States.
This would all seem like great news to the cigar industry, but here's where we run into some problems. The cigar industry in Cuba may be world-renowned, but not for some of the reasons you might think. Sure, there are great factories and farms in Cuba that produce quality, premium cigars. Yet, since the US embargo in the early 1960s, the primary market of Cuban manufacturers has been Europe.
This leads us to the first problem: If the ban is completely lifted, who will supply all of these products to the United States? Cuba is a small island. There is no additional land available for tobacco production. They also are in the direct path of many Atlantic hurricanes. One strong storm could easily wipe out an entire year's crop. Where would the enormous amount of cigars come from that the United States consumers would demand?
Another problem that arises is the quality of the current agronomy in Cuba. Let's face it, Cuba is not a wealthy country and modern scientific advances in agriculture and cigar manufacturing have left the island behind. There are so many great products coming out of Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic and Honduras that are currently available in today's industry. Can Cuban cigars prevail in this kind of open marketplace? Readers of international cigar review magazines have seen Cubans being listed less and less frequently. One good example is a well-known magazine that has a top 25 list in which only two Cuban cigars have been listed in the top five in the past three years. (That's not two each year. That's two in three years!)
Anyone that knows cigars knows that cigars produced in different countries will have different, inherent flavor profiles. Cubans are no different. They aren't any better than cigars made in other countries. They just have a different taste.
In my opinion, the allure of smoking a Cuban is one of "the forbidden fruit." As Americans, we can't have them and that makes us want them even more. It's much like what makes us crave all those delicious fatty foods, like double-bacon cheeseburgers and pizza when we're on a diet. We know we can't (or at least shouldn't) have them, so we want them even more.
Many non-Cuban companies utilize the old-world Cuban traditional rolling techniques. If you were to lay a Dominican, Nicaraguan and Cuban cigar, of similar size and shape, next to each other, even a cigar expert would have a difficult time telling you which sample came from where. However, the tasting will tell the story and the American pallet has shifted to a more full-bodied profile. So, would Cuban Cigars really set American cigar store shelves on fire?
So, now that there is a way to purchase and enjoy Cuban cigars legally, when will we be able to buy them in our local brick and mortal cigar stores? The short answer is: no time soon! Aside from what I mentioned earlier, there are many other issues with bringing Cuban-produced cigars into the US marketplace.
First, there is the obvious issue of trade-mark. Following the embargo, many tobacco families left Cuba and established companies in other island nations (predominately the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua). They kept their family names, to identify themselves as being from the Cuban tradition of the finest cigar producers. How can we have boxes of cigars on the shelves of a cigar store with the same name, in some cases, the same logo, though they are being produced by different factories in different countries? If the ban is ever lifted there will be legal challenges and trade-mark infringement actions.
More importantly, how will Cuban manufacturers deal with the new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations governing the cigar industry? Earlier this year the FDA published new regulations pertaining to the cigar industry. In the words of the FDA: "Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of disease and death in the United States. Since 2009, FDA has regulated cigarettes, smokeless, and roll-your-own tobacco. FDA finalized a rule, effective August 8, 2016, to regulate all tobacco products." (http://www.fda.gov/TobaccoProducts/Labeling/RulesRegulationsGuidance/ucm394909.htm)
Strangely enough, in August of this year, the FDA published a study that indicates: "That consumption of up to two cigars per day, while not completely safe, is neither associated with significantly increased risks for death from all causes, nor smoking-related cancers." (http://www.rstreet.org/op-ed/fda-study-cancer-risks-nearly-nil-for-1-2-cigars-per-day/)
Additionally, I have personally been involved with FDA-sponsored webinars that stated that these new regulations are aimed at stopping the marketing to and use of tobacco products by young people. How many times have you seen a 15-year-old walk into your local cigar store and ask to buy a cigar? These new regulations are overreaching and stifling the cigar industry when the focus should be on highly-flavored tobacco products and the vaping industry.
Among the new regulations is what is being termed "the deeming rule." There are too many aspects of this regulation to discuss in this article, so I'll just touch on a few. One of the facets that many cigar smokers have already experienced is the death of the free sample. Cigar manufacturers and retailers can no longer give away tobacco products to their customers. From the outside this may sound like "no big deal." From the inside- problematic. When a new cigar is being introduced, many consumers attend events where they get to know more about the product and are offered the opportunity to give it a try. How do you know if you like a new product unless you get to smoke it first?
This practice is a regular and prevalent mainstay in the food services industry. Think about it: when you walk through the aisles of your local grocery store, how often do you see someone handing out samples in order to promote sales of a new product? This can no longer be done in the cigar industry. So, gone are the days of the free sample. Retailers can't even give you a free cigar on your birthday! In case you're wondering, bundled deals (buy five, get one free) are still allowed, because the retailer is making a sale, not giving anything away for free.
Even more disturbing than losing our ability to hand out free samples is the FDA's adoption of the "predicate date" for cigars. This date is set up to force cigar manufactures to scientifically test and analyze and submit the findings for all new products prior to them being placed for sale in the marketplace. According to the FDA, if a cigar was in regular production and has remained on retail shelves since February 15, 2007, it is "grandfathered" under this rule. (They will, however, have to change their packaging to reflect the new warning labels being enforced by the FDA.) If a cigar was manufactured and available to retailers from the February date through August 8, 2016, the company has a three-year window to have the cigar tested and to submit the regulated paperwork. If a manufacturer wanted to offer a new product after August 8, they may not sell the product until it has completed the FDA approval process.
You may think this doesn't create a huge problem that will impact the average cigar smoker. If so, please continue reading. This is a very complicated regulation, so I am going to pair it down to the bare minimum of facts. According to the FDA website, the least expensive approval process would cost the manufacturer between $3,500 and $22,700. That cost is not, however, per brand. It is per cigar in the line. (If a company had a line that came in a Robusto, Toro, Churchill and Gordo, and each cigar was available in both a Habano and Maduro wrapper, the cost to keep that cigar in the market would be as high as $181,600, for one label!) If a company wants to bring a new product to market, they will have to spend between $117,000 and $466,000, per cigar. And, assuming the companies want to keep the product on the shelves, who will pay for this increase in production cost? We, the consumer, will!
If Cuban cigars are to enter the US marketplace, they will be required to go through the same approval process as all other newly available tobacco products. These costs will be crippling to some companies. As I mentioned before, Cuban cigars are in high demand around the world, where the FDA has no authority. Why would manufacturers want to pay so much to bring their products to the United States, when they are already able to sell them around the world without any government interference? Even if they do decide to market to the US, these already pricey cigars will cost even more, making them out of the reach of the majority of American cigar enthusiasts.
Many Dominican and Nicaraguan manufacturers have raised their prices over the past few months, citing the new FDA rules as the cause. This trend will continue for some time, as the reality of the "deeming rule" settles in on the industry. However, It isn't too late to change these regulations. There are currently law suits, in at least two courts, dealing with this infringement of free commerce and there is a possibility that the FDA could lose part of it's budget, if they persist in this type of regulation overreach.
There are organizations actively spreading the word and encouraging people to contact their legislators. Some notable examples are: www.savetheleaf.org, Cigar Rights of America: www.cigarrights.org, and IPCPR (International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers). IPCPR maintains a legislative issues website, which can be found at www.ipcprlegislative.org. These are only three of the many organizations fighting for the rights of cigar smokers. They are all quality organization that are looking out for our rights. I encourage you to visit their websites and join the fight. You need to exercise your right to be heard, as you may already be finding it more and more difficult to not only sit back and enjoy a good cigar, but to purchase quality cigars at reasonable prices.
From the cigar boom of the mid 1990's, to the birth of the boutique cigar movement in the 2000's, the cigar industry has always looked forward, while still holding onto the traditions of the past. Now, we have an outlet for purchasing Cuban cigars coupled with a clamp-down on governmental regulations.
Where is the industry heading? Hopefully it will continue to grow and thrive and the proud traditions of cigar production and smoking will be safe for generations to come. So, pull that cigar out of your humidor, stop by that brick and mortar tobacconist, even order on-line. Light it up and don't give up your right to enjoy a good cigar with good friends!


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John McNeil, a Cobb County Ga., man who was convicted of killing a contractor in the driveway of his home, was released from jail today, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
McNeil was convicted of murdering Brian Epp in December of 2005 but today he entered a guilty plea to a manslaughter charge to end an appeal pending before the Georgia Supreme Court. He was sentenced to seven years in prison and 13 years probation on the the manslaughter charge but he was credited for time served and released.
"While we would have preferred John to be exonerated based on self-defense, we are thankful that he can return home to be with his two sons and start his life over," NAACP Chairman Roslyn M. Brock said in a statement.
Back in 2006, McNeil was convicted and sentenced to life in prison despite arguing that he shot Epp in self-defense. The case sparked national attention over the Stand Your Ground law and how it is applied to Blacks and Whites who use it as their legal defense. Last fall, a judge ruled that he deserved a new trial because his original attorney did not inform jurors they could acquit him if he shot in defense of his home or his son. Stand Your Ground can apply to the defense of someone else as well as himself. McNeil plead guilty to manslaughter instead, helping the prosecution to avoid a costly trial.
Unfortunately, McNeil's wife died last week. She was laid to rest this weekend in North Carolina.
Here is some background behind the shooting:
McNeil and Epp had a long-running feud that intensified as Epp was wrapping up construction of the house for the McNeils. The McNeils moved in and planned to spend their first night in their new home on Dec. 5, even though Epp had a few items still on his to-do list.
McNeil never denied he shot Epp in the driveway of his new home. He said he was rushing home because his 19-year-old son had called him to report a strange man in their back yard had threatened to cut him with a box cutter.
McNeil was on the telephone with the 911 when he pulled into his neighborhood. He told the 911 operator to send someone quickly because he intended to confront Epp, according to a recording played in court.
The operator urged him to stay in his car and wait for police.
"When you get a call from your kids that somebody's got a knife pulled on them, threatening them, the first thing you want to do is get home and protect your kid, " John McNeil testified. "So I said I was going to whip his ass."
McNeil got out of his car with a gun and confronted Epp as the contractor walked over from the house next door. Witnesses said Epp didn't stop even after McNeil fired a shot into the ground. The second time he fired, McNeil shot the contractor in the face with a hollow-point bullet.
Because Epp had a knife in his front pants pocket McNeil's lawyer argued then and now that the shooting was justified.
McNeil will serve his 13-year probation in North Carolin. When asked how it felt to be a free man after walking out of jail, McNeil said, "I just want to breathe freedom."
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BATON ROUGE, La. -- Starting pitcher Aaron Nola (2-0) retired the first 18 batters he faced Friday night as No. 3 LSU (13-1) collected 13 hits in a 9-4 victory over Washington (4-8).
Nola earned the victory, allowing four runs in 6.1 innings of work while striking out six. He did not allow a Huskie to reach base until the seventh inning.
"Aaron Nola was brilliant through the first six innings, and you have to credit Washington for finally getting to him in the seventh," said LSU coach Paul Mainieri. "I don't think it was necessarily a case of Aaron throwing bad pitches; Washington just did a nice job of stringing together some hits."
The Tigers jumped ahead 2-0 in the third inning with an RBI single to left from centerfielder Mark Laird, followed by an RBI single up the middle from left fielder Raph Rhymes, who went 3-for-5, extending his hit streak to 12 straight games and his on-base streak to 14 games.
In the fourth inning second baseman JaCoby Jones stole second base and advanced to third on a wild pitch. Jones then scored on a sacrifice fly from catcher Ty Ross increasing the Tigers' lead to 3-0.
LSU doubled its lead in the fifth after a Washington error and a two-out, two-RBI double down the third base line from third baseman Christian Ibarra.
"I was very pleased with our offensive approach throughout the game," Mainieri said. "We were aggressive at the plate and delivered key hits when we needed them. There was never a sense of panic after Washington had their big inning; our guys stayed focused and gave us the cushion we needed."
The Huskies rallied back in the seventh with four runs of their own, including a two-RBI single from first baseman Trevor Mitsui, cutting the Tigers' lead to 6-4.
LSU quickly responded in the bottom half of the seventh with another RBI hit from Ibarra, who finished 2-for-4 on the night.
The Tigers added a pair of insurance runs in the eighth after an RBI-single from Rhymes and a Huskie error.
Reliever Chris Cotton took the mound in the ninth with the bases loaded and retired three straight hitters to record his fourth save of the season.
Washington starting pitcher Nick Palewicz (2-3) suffered the loss, giving up three earned runs (six runs overall), on eight hits.
Ibarra also shined on the defensive side of the diamond with a diving catch and throw from third base on the game's first pitch.
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- Sports Injury Assessment & Treatment
- Rehabilitation & Exercise Programs
- Orthopedic & Neurologic Testing
- Soft Tissue Therapy
- Custom Foot Orthotics
- Body Composition Testing
- Therapeutic Lifestyle Program
- Food Sensitivity Testing
- Quality Nutritional Supplements
- Tempur-Pedic Pillows, & Mattresses
Brian W. Charles, DMD, is an accomplished dentist with a gentle touch, treating patients and their family and friends in Valley and Adams County for over 25 years! Located in McCall, Idaho, we are committed to providing you with excellent dental care in a warm and comfortable setting. When you visit our office, your smile is our top priority. Brian W. Charles and the entire team are dedicated in providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. We take pride in premium results!
Hot Springs, rustic and historical cabin rentals. Burgdorf is scenic, rustic, relaxing, and a West Central Mountain tradition since the 1870's. Only 32 miles north of McCall. Snacks and beverages available. The pool is open to the public daily 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, with 150 gallons of fresh geothermal water per minute. The pool is all natural and log-lined with gravel at the bottom. Come enjoy! For more information please log onto our website: http://www.burgdorfhotsprings.com. Take the scenic drive up Warren Wagon during the summer, or snowmobile in during the winter. Snowmobilers: Be sure to check grooming report before you come.
Six crystal clear pools offer a perfect setting for a family soak at Gold Fork Hot Springs. Soak away your worries in these mineral rich and healing waters. The top pool starts with 110 degree water which spills down into each subsequent pool, the temperature cooling with each tier. One pool offers a sandy bottom with shallow water perfect for the little ones. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the umbrella covered tables set along the surrounding decks. Changing rooms and restrooms are provided. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 9 years old and under.
Sun – Fri 12:00pm – 9:00pm Sat 12:00pm – 11:00pm. Closed Tuesdays for a good pool cleaning!
Cash and Checks accepted. No credit/debit cards.
As a cornerstone of McCall's recreational community, Gravity Sports is a full-service bike and ski shop that sells and rents bikes, flat-water boats, SUPs, camping and hiking gear, skateboards, skis, snowshoes, outdoor clothing and apparel. All of our staff members are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about outdoor sports in McCall. Stop in to get outfitted for your adventure.
Hours of Operation
Peak Season: Monday – Saturday 9 am – 6 pm, Sunday 9 am – 5:30 pm
Non-Peak Season: Monday – Saturday 10 am – 5:30 pm, Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
At Hearing Connection, we guarantee you'll get the professional, expert service you deserve. Our mission is to provide you with state-of-the-art hearing aid solutions and warm, caring customer service.
We specialize in finding solutions for very tough to fit people, i.e. individuals who struggle to hear speech in noise. We're also very much ahead of the game when it comes to the latest hearing aid innovations and wireless breakthroughs. At Hearing Connection, we take pride in providing an outcomes-based practice. This means we'll give you as many follow-up visits as takes to make sure you're fully comfortable and satisfied with your good hearing solutions.
We are pleased to offer a full range of diagnostic and preventative hearing healthcare professional services, including
- Hearing aid screening
- Hearing evaluations
- Hearing aids and accessories purchase
- Rehabilitative counseling
- Preventive care advice
KINETICO QUALITY WATER OF McCALL
Kinetico is an independent dealership, owned by Rick and Karen Martinez. ALL Kinetico products are designed, manufactured, and shipped from Ohio. Made in America
We will provide the same excellent products and services we have provided to the Treasure Valley to Valley County and surrounding areas. Not only will we be able to clean your water of Iron, hard water, but also chlorinated city water, we will be providing the local area with cool refreshing bottled water service delivered to your home or business.
Only your Kinetico water professional can accurately assess your home's specific water needs and tailor a Kinetico home water system that's right for you.
All our Technicians are well trained and professional, neat and courteous providing an experience that is both refreshing and enjoyable, whether you are having a new system installed, or just routine maintenance
Kinetico water professionals hold themselves to Higher standards. Whether providing a thorough analysis of your home's water, explaining how water filtering systems work, or recommending one that's right for you, one thing is certain. No one brings a higher level of professionalism to your home. We promise.
We stand behind our products, from home water filter systems to water softeners and drinking water filters, with the most comprehensive warranty coverage in the industry. Your knowledgeable Kinetico water professional will provide you with all of the details pertaining to your Kinetico water filter system. Contact one today and compare our warranty with anyone. You'll find our warranty is the best!
Our engineers put their very best thinking into developing innovations to remove nearly everything from water that isn't water. Our advanced water softener systems are powered by the force of moving water instead of electricity, and our water filter systems achieve incredibly high levels of filtration for the very cleanest, safest drinking water.
With a Kinetico home water system, you're sure to feel and taste the difference. Our whole house treatment systems are engineered to solve virtually any water problem, and produce luxuriously soft water and worry-free drinking water all throughout your home. Efficiently. Reliably. And without electricity. Because better water flows from better thinking.
**We look forward to supporting the local community, and as we grow, providing more jobs.
Stop by or call our new store located at 125 S. Commerce dr. McCall, 208-634-1888 or visit or website at http://www.kineticotv.com and like us on Facebook.*
Stores Hours Monday-Friday 9am – 2pm
Offering courses, retreats, community-building events, workshop facilitation, creativity consulting, intentional celebrations, and coaching. Take your next training, in-service, or retreat to a deeper, more unique place. You can expect play, exploring the edges of your comfort zone, and new ways to see your world. See reneesilvus.com for a menu of topics and descriptions
The McCall Community Center provides a place for seniors to enjoy nutrition, health, social and educational programs and a friendly atmosphere.
Our center is active in community affairs and provides quality services and programs through nutrition, Meals on Wheels, information on social and educational programs and recreational activities supporting senior's independence and encouraging their continued involvement within our community. The center welcomes those persons who are not yet considered "seniors", but individuals who add to our programs with new vigor and ideas. We provide hot meals twice a week to our members and freshly made meals for delivery through our Meals on Wheels program.
We are the only Senior Center in the town of McCall and we are the community disaster center due to our building size and availability of our kitchen.
Receiving a good meal at the Community Center provides a way for seniors to enjoy the companionship of their peers and to enrich their health with a nutritionally balanced, well prepared meal. During the summer our attendance for evening meals averages around 60, while in winter months the average attendance is 25-30, as snowbirds leave for warmer temperatures.
Meals on Wheels ("MOW") is a community service-based program that delivers hot, nutritious meals to the homes of the elderly with the help of willing and dedicated volunteers from the community. The MOW programs help elderly or disabled individuals who are unable to prepare their own meals to stay connected to their communities, to remain healthy and to live independently in their homes for as long as possible. The MOW program has been organized in McCall for over 12 years. With humble beginnings in the Senior Center kitchen, the service has grown to deliver over 1200 meals every year.
The McCall Community Center provides a great atmosphere for people to enjoy each other's company and it provides many educational presentations and opportunities. Once a month we hold an Ear Clinic and twice a month a Foot Clinic. We have a food pantry for those in need and plenty of space for games and relaxation. Other activities we host include: live music for dinners, a Winter Carnival Pancake Breakfast and Senior Lunch, Spring Yard Sale and a Christmas Bazaar.
Tuesday and Thursday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm, congregate dinner is served at 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
McCall Digest is an online community magazine for and about the part of central Idaho that includes the communities of McCall, Donnelly, Cascade, Yellow Pine, New Meadows, Council, Riggins and Grangeville. The region covers Valley, Adams and Idaho counties, the Salmon River Mountains and the Payette National Forest.
A collection of stories highlighting who we are as communities and a region, McCall Digest includes articles on a variety of topics of interest and includes a calendar of local events and activities. It's a place where community members share stories – about the people, businesses and places that comprise our current culture as well as our history, shining a light on our hopes, inspirations and goals for the future of this region. Visitors to the area can learn about who we are and what our area has to offer as a tourist destination.
Have a story or article idea? Submit it to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Building a better home in McCall.
Custom homes, remodels large and small, decks & docks.
Real estate services for residential, investment, commercial and land through Silvercreek Realty Group.
Serving clients in the McCall and Boise areas of Idaho.
Mundo Hot Springs and RV Park is located 3 miles North of Cambridge. It is believed that the Geothermal Hot Springs have been used to heat the housing on the property for around 50 years.
The pool is Natural Hot Springs Mineral Water and has no chemicals added.
The Mundo Bistro offers delicious home-made ppecials, salads, sandwiches, burgers, desserts, snacks and beverages.
Our beautiful site along the Weiser River boasts close and easy access to the famous Weiser Trail! The Weiser Trail is 84 miles of ideal biking, hiking, fishing and bird watching adventures! The trail begins in Weiser and continues through the towns of Midvale, Cambridge and Council. Mundo Hot Springs and RV Park is located halfway along the trail.
Recreation abounds in the Cambridge area as it is nestled in the picturesque mountains of Southwestern Idaho. With the ruggedly beautiful Hell's Canyon of the Snake River just 24 miles to the west on State Hwy 71 there are nearly 100 miles of backwater from the three Idaho Power hydroelectric dams to provide ample space for watercraft enthusiasts and anglers alike!
Accommodation Pricing–
The Pool House – Sleeps 7, Master Bedroom with bath, Queen Bed and Futon $120 . 2nd Bedroom with shower $80. Hide-a-way bed in the living room. Pool House may be rented as 1-bedroom or as the entire home. Free soaks on both days.
Hostel– Sleeps 7, A single room with a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, BBQ and AC. Two Queen beds, 2 Twin beds and one roll-a-way. One shower and a claw-foot tub which has hot spring water. $80 per night.
RV Sites– Includes water, sewer and electric. 30/50 amps $25 (inc tax) per night. Partial sites (water and electric) $22 (inc tax) per night Shady, grassy areas. Showers, restrooms, picnic tables and fire rings.
Tent Sites– Shady, grassy sites. Fire rings, picnic tables, restrooms and showers. $13 per night
Hot Springs Soak Pricing
$7 per adult, per soak $6 per Senior, Military, Kids 6-13 years old, per soak 2-5 years $3 under 2 are free Tax included
Yearly Memberships are available!
Hours of Operation
Wednesday & Thursday 4 pm – 8 pm Friday – Sunday noon – 8 pm
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On Highway 95, 1 mile north of Cambridge there is a sign that directs you to turn on Bain Road and then directs you to Mundo Hot Springs
Planning an event?
We would love to help you settle into the perfect destination for everyone! From a bike race to a wedding, a family reunion or just a weekend getaway, we are the place! With the Weiser River Trail close by, hot springs, fishing, rafting and wildlife watching we are a great place to be so that everyone has something fun to do!
A new place to call home!
Introducing the brand new 36 unit complex located in Beautiful Donnelly, Idaho.
1, 2, & 3 bedroom units available.
1 bedrooms priced at $599
2 bedrooms ranging from $578 – $850
3 bedrooms ranging from $668 – $975
Income restrictions on select units and minimal market units available.
Please call (208)325-3366 for more information or stop by for a tour.
Medical clinic
Since 1996, Pro-Active Physical Therapy has helped everyone from professional athletes to senior citizens recover from injury and meet their fitness goals. Pro-Active offers a variety of specialized, research-based treatments to help with many health issues, including sports injuries, post-surgery recovery and chronic pain. Let us help you maximize your potential with our friendly, knowledgeable staff and full gym in beautiful McCall, Idaho.
A licensed naturopathic medical clinic focusing on women's health and family medicine.
Day Spa- Massage, Skin Care, Hair, Nails, Waxing, and Body Treatments.
Yoga- Classes & Workshops
Boutique- Clothing candles books music and skin care products.
St. Luke's McCall is a 15-bed community hospital located in the beautiful, rugged mountains of central Idaho. Founded in 1956 as McCall Memorial Hospital, today we're a modern hospital offering a wide range of services right here at home. These include our 24-hour emergency department, orthopedics, surgical care, maternal and childbirth services, sleep medicine, hospice care, and more. We also have several affiliated outpatient clinics, and offer many programs dedicated to your health that focus on education, fitness, prevention, and wellness.
Patients will not be denied services based on ability to pay. Discounts are available based on family size and income.
The Cottages of McCall provides assisted living and memory care to seniors in a home-like setting. Respite and day care are also provided. The Cottages is an in-Idaho owned and operated company with additional locations in Weiser, Payette, Emmett, Middleton, Nampa, Meridian, Boise, and Mountain Home Idaho. Assisted Living and Memory Care at its Best.
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We provide non-medical, in-home care, personal care and homemaker services and can assist in locating appropriate housing, assisted living facility tours and other free resources. Please view our website at http://www.trinityhomecareresource.com. We accept private pay, medicaid, long term health insurance and V.A. Benefits.
We offer massage, body treatments, nails, spray tanning, and skin care. We also offer a small retail area of skin care products, handbags, jewelry and other accessories.
Business Hours: Monday through Saturday by appointment only.
Create Space to Center is our Motto – Here are some ways we can help you do that!
Private Yoga Class – Call 208-315-0820 to book. Thursdays are the best McCall days but we can see what the universe aligns.
– For an Individual: You will take your practice to the next level with custom alignments and hands on adjustments. You get a Thai Massage in Shavasana!
– For a Group: Elizabeth is a amazing teachers/international guide and is known for her ability to "de-armor" people so they have way more fun! She specializes in connecting families and groups of ladies so make sure to add this to your vacation "Must Do" list.
Reiki Healing Sessions – 75 minutes $55 – This is an healing experience that will help you relax your mind and body. It is seriously beyond words…
– In Riggins: At the Inbody Healing Room 100 N Main St – Call 208-315-0820 to book
– In McCall: At Tantra Power Yoga – Only available certain days of the week.
Retreats – Yoga Inbody offers yoga retreats and international expeditions to help you get in your body so you can have more fun in life. Check out http://www.inbodyexpeditions.com for photos of our international adventures. This summer we have 2 rafting yoga retreat still open! Plus an ACRO yoga workshop locally in McCall, click the Yoga Play link below.
Coming Up:
– Salmon River Rafting, Wine & Yoga: July 9th-12th, 2018
– Hells Canyon Rafting Yoga Retreat: September 13th – 16th, 2018
– Yoga Play Summer Workshop Series: Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 starting July 19th. https://www.facebook.com/events/192095824947857/
– Reiki Retreats and Trainings – Check out http://www.yogainbody.com for Fall courses
2019 Offerings:
– Peru Yoga Retreat: February 23rd – March 1st, 2019
– Nepal Annapurna Base Camp Trek: October 22nd – November 1st, 2019
– Peaceful Power – Women's only empowerment retreat – 2019 dates will be released soon.
Inbody Hideaways Vacation Rental – On the Salmon River in Riggins, Idaho (45 min from McCall)
– Check availability of VRBO https://www.vrbo.com/482517?unitId=1065698 (Search Inbody Hideaway in Riggins)
– This is the location of the 2-4 person private yoga retreats. You can do a 24 hour MINI Yoga retreat to connect to center! Call for dates 208-315-0820.
Retreats Include:
– Morning meditation (with tips for total beginners)
– 2 Yoga classes daily
– Creative Workshop Lessons
– Outdoor Activities
– Beach time on white sand beach
– Restorative Yoga for relaxing both body and mind
– 3 Organic and delicious meals each day (People rave about our menu)


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Education: Curriculum Collection
The Curriculum Collection is a unique collection of resources and service that support the education programs at Tarleton State University.
The collection is used by faculty, students, staff and the community for preparing lesson plans, presentations, and projects. To check out materials you must have a current Tarleton ID or other official picture ID.
The Curriculum Collection is located on the lower level of the Dick Smith Library. Children's books can also be found at the Texan Hall Library in Fort Worth.
Curriculum materials are available during all library hours, however staff assistance may be limited after 5 pm.
For further assistance, contact Amanda Pape, Coordinator for Archives and Special Service at 254-968-9251.
Collections and Equipment
- Juvenile and young adult fiction and nonfiction trade books
- Texas state adopted textbooks
- Reference books
- Teaching resource materials
- Agricultural education materials
- Ellison die cuts and machines
- Comb binding machine and combs
- Math manipulatives and other non-book materials
- Trudy's books: a non-cataloged collection of method and activity books


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Yacochuya Malbec 2005
Winemaker Notes
Critical AcclaimAll Vintages
With vineyards tretching along the eastern side of the Andes Mountains from Patagonia in the south to Salta in the north, Argentina is one of the world's largest and most dynamic wine producing countries—and most important in South America.
Since the late 20th century vineyard investments, improved winery technology and a commitment to innovation have all contributed to the country's burgeoning image as a producer of great wines at all price points. The climate here is diverse but generally continental and agreeable, with hot, dry summers and cold snowy winters—a positive, as snow melt from the Andes Mountains is used heavily to irrigate vineyards. Grapes very rarely have any difficulty achieving full ripeness.
Argentina's famous Mendoza region, responsible for more than 70% of Argentina's wine production, is further divided into several sub-regions, with Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley most noteworthy. Red wines dominate here, especially Malbec, the country's star variety, while Chardonnay is the most successful white.
The province of San Juan is best known for blends of Bonarda and Syrah. Torrontés is a specialty of the La Rioja and Salta regions, the latter of which is also responsible for excellent Malbecs grown at very high elevation.
Known for its big, bold flavors and supple texture, Malbec is most famous for its runaway success in Argentina. However, the variety actually originated in Bordeaux, where it historically contributed color and tannin to blends. After being nearly wiped out by a devastating frost in 1956, it was never significantly replanted, although it continued to flourish under the name Côt in nearby Cahors. A French agronomist who saw great potential for the variety in Mendoza's hot, high-altitude landscape, brought Malbec to Argentina in 1868. But it did not gain its current reputation as the country's national grape until a surge in popularity in the late 20th century.
In the Glass
Malbec typically expresses deep flavors of blackberry, plum and licorice, appropriately backed by aromas of freshly turned earth and dense, chewy tannins. In warmer, New World regions, such as Mendoza, Malbec will be intensely ripe, and full of fruit and spice. From its homeland in Cahors, its rusticity shines; dusty notes and a beguiling bouquet of violets balance rich, black fruit.
Perfect Parings
Malbec's rustic character begs for flavorful dishes, like spicy grilled sausages or the classic cassoulet of France's Southwest. South American iterations are best enjoyed as they would be in Argentina: with a thick, juicy steak.
Sommelier Secret
If you're trying to please a crowd, Malbec is generally a safe bet. With its combination of bold flavors and soft tannins, it will appeal to basically anyone who enjoys red wine. Malbec also wins bonus points for affordability, as even the most inexpensive examples are often quite good.


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October 9, 2017 to December 15, 2017 – The Reece Museum, East Tennessee State University The collage "Art to Stop Traffic: What Mercy Requires of Us" by Lucy Julia Hale has been chosen to appear in the 2017 Fl3tch3r Exhibition: Social and Politically Engaged Art at the Reece Museum, East… Organized by Barbara Dyer | Type: exhibition
November 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 – Atlanta, Georgia WCAGA membership is on a calendar-year schedule and runs from January 1 to December 31 of each year. So if you haven't renewed for 2018, it is time to do so! I will be sending o… Organized by Ann Rowles | Type: dues, reminder
November 5, 2017 at 2pm to December 10, 2017 at 6pm – Lightroom Studios Artist Talk and Opening Reception: Sunday, November 5, 2017 2-6 p.m. An exhibition of bright, luminous, "lit" work by artists William Carpenter, Melissia Fernander, Leisa Rich and Stacie Rose that… Organized by William Carpenter, Melissia Fernander, Leisa Rich, Stacie Rose | Type: exhibition
November 16, 2017 at 6pm to December 30, 2017 at 5pm – Swan Coach House Little Things Mean a Lot, the annual exhibition at the Swan Coach House Gallery, opens November 16 with a reception from 6-9 p.m. Organized by Marianne Lambert | Type: exhibition, of, small, works.


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Complete Heating and Cooling for Year‐Round Comfort and Energy Savings
The GSX160301, 2.5 ton, 16 SEER, 29,000 BTU central air conditioning system will help reduce energy consumption throughout the life of the system. Goodman's SMARTCOIL™ 5mm tube condensing coil design optimizes the heat transfer ability of R‐410A refrigerant compared to standard 3/8"copper tubing. The coil is made of rifled refrigeration‐grade copper tubing and corrugated aluminum fins in a design that maximizes surface area. These high‐quality components together cool your home effectively.
Goodman GCVM970603BN variable‐speed, two‐stage 29,000 BTU gas furnace offers reliable performance and time‐tested durability. A quiet, four‐speed direct drive blower motor is coupled with a two‐stage gas valve that allows installer to turn on two‐stage operation with the flip of a dipswitch. Use with natural gas or add converter for use with propane, or LP.
GSX160301 | Outdoor Unit
Goodman's 2.5 ton, 16 SEER ENERGY STAR certified condensing unit is built with sound‐dampening features that help ensure that your cooling system doesn't interfere with a good night's sleep. The near silent operation is owed to quiet condenser fan system, which includes a three‐bladed fan and a unique louvered sound‐control top that reduces fan‐related noise.
Additional Features
- Chlorine‐free R‐410A refrigerant
- Louvered cabinet made of heavy‐gauge galvanized steel protects coil
- Weather‐resistant architectural gray finish
- Factory‐installed liquid line filter drier
- Brass liquid & suction line valves
- Contactor with lug connection
- Ground lug connection
- AHRI certified
- ETL listed
CAPF3137B6 | Indoor Unit
Goodman's all‐aluminum evaporator coil is constructed with thick‐walled aluminum tubing, corrugated fins and panels for a single metal solution for outstanding, time‐tested, heat transfer performance properties. It's painted architectural gray and features a leather grain embossed finish. Cased coil for upflow/downflow applications. Easy access owed to split seam front and 21" depth. Fits 21" furnace cabinets. Also compatible with split‐system air conditioning and heat pump systems.
- Inhibits mildew with low water‐retention design
- Cabinet condensation reduced with foil faced insulation
- Copper coil stud for connecting copper liquid suction lines
Additional Features
- Indoor coil quality control/pressure and vacuum‐tested at factory
- Helium pressure testing completed on indoor coil during construction
- Indoor coil's drain pan safe for ultraviolet light treatment system
- Indoor coil has rust‐resistant, thermoplastic drain pans
- 500‐hour salt‐spray approval on outdoor unit's post‐paint finish
- Wire fan discharge grille on condenser
- Condenser features easy access to controls & space for field‐installed accessories
- Outdoor unit has brass liquid & suction line valves
- Condenser cabinet when properly anchored, meets the 2010 Florida Building Code unit integrity requirements for hurricane‐type winds
- Contactor with lug connection and ground lug connection on condenser
- AHRI certified
- ETL listed
GCVM970603BN | Gas Furnace
The GCVM970603BN 98% high efficiency furnace from Goodman saves you money from the moment it arrives. Its versatile design makes installation easy and fast. Once it's running, you'll notice a reduction in your energy bill since 98 cents of every dollar you spend on heating will actually go toward warming your home.
Unlike a standard furnace, which vents leftover heat out of your home in the form of exhaust, the Goodman 98% AFUE GCVM970603BN multi‐speed furnace passes the exhaust through a secondary stainless steel heat exchanger to extract additional heat. That heat – up to 30% or more – which would have otherwise been wasted is circulated through your home by a dual‐speed induced draft blower.
Additionally, the multi‐speed ECM motor also keeps your home temperature steady and several low continuous fan speed options reduce sound and keeps air circulating throughout your home. The self‐diagnostic control board with fault code history helps maintain your investment for long‐lasting comfort. Ideal for installation in a closet, alcove, utility room, basement or attic.
Additional Features
- ComfortNet™ Communicating System compatible
- Heavy‐duty aluminized‐steel tubular heat exchanger
- Stainless‐steel secondary heat exchanger
- Self‐calibrating modulating gas valve auto‐configure for each installation
- Durable Silicon Nitride igniter
- Quiet variable‐speed induced draft blower
- Utilizes ComfortNet™ communicating, two‐stage or single‐stage thermostats
- Self‐diagnostic control board with constant memory fault code history output to a dual 7‐segment display
- Color‐coded low‐voltage terminals with provisions for electronic air cleaner and humidifier
- Efficient and quiet variable‐speed airflow system gently ramps up or down according to heating or cooling demand
- Multiple continuous fan speed options offer quiet air circulation
- Auto‐Comfort and enhanced dehumidification modes available
- All models comply with California 40 ng/J Low NOx emissions standard
- AHRI Certified; ETL Listed
- Designed for multi‐position installation – GMVM97: upflow, horizontal left or right GCVM97: downflow, horizontal left or right
- Certified for direct vent (2‐pipe) or non‐direct vent (1‐pipe)
- Easy‐to‐install top venting with optional side venting
- Convenient left or right connection for gas and electrical service
- Cabinet air leakage (QLeak) <= 2%
- Heavy‐gauge steel cabinet with durable finish
- Fully insulated heat exchanger and blower section
- Airtight solid bottom or side return with easy‐cut tabs for effortless removal in bottom air‐inlet applications
What's IncludedYour Goodman Central Air Conditioning System with Gas Furnace from Heat & Cool Comes With:
- GSX160301 | Outdoor Unit
- CAPF3137B6 | Indoor Unit
- GCVM970603BN | Gas Furnace
- TXV‐30 | Non‐Bleed Expansion Valve Kit
- Installation Manual
- Brochure
- Technical Specification
- Manufacturer Warranty
Key Specifications
Brand Goodman Model Number GSX160301 + CAPF3137B6 + GCVM970603BN + TXV-30 Furnace Model Number GCVM970603BN Coil Model Number CAPF3137B6 Condenser Model Number GSX160301 System Cooling Capacity 29000 BTU System Cooling Capacity 2.5 TON Heating Efficiency (AFUE) 97% Efficiency (SEER) 16 Energy Star Yes System Configuration Upflow
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System Specifications
Brand Goodman Model Number GSX160301 + CAPF3137B6 + GCVM970603BN + TXV-30 Furnace Model Number GCVM970603BN Coil Model Number CAPF3137B6 Condenser Model Number GSX160301 System Cooling Capacity (BTU) 29000 BTU System Cooling Capacity (TON) 2.5 TON Heating Efficiency (AFUE) 97% Efficiency (SEER) 16 Energy Star Yes System Configuration Upflow
Specifications for model: GSX160301
Brand Goodman Model Number GSX160301 Nominal Capacity (TON) 2.5 TON Cooling Capacity (Nominal) 29000 Btu/h Efficiency (SEER) 16 Voltage 208/230 Volt MCA (Minimum Circuit Ampacity) 17.1 amps MOP (Maximum Overcurrent Protection-Breaker) 25 Amp Refrigerant Type R-410A Width 29 Depth 29 Height 35.75 Manufacturer Parts Limited Warranty 10 Manufacturer Compressor Limited Warranty 10 Electrical 208-230 V, 1 Phase, 60 Hz Compressor Type Scroll Compressor Stages 1
Specifications for model: CAPF3137B6
Brand Goodman Model Number CAPF3137B6 Nominal Capacity (TON) 3 TON Coil Configuration Upflow/Downflow Installation Type with Gas Furnace Liquid Line Size 3/8" Suction Line Size 3/4" Width 17.5 in Depth 21 in Height 30 in Manufacturer Parts Limited Warranty 10 Refrigerant R-410A Expansion Device Flowrater
Specifications for model: GCVM970603BN
Brand Goodman Model Number GCVM970603BN Heating Capacity 60000 Btu/h Gas Furnace Configuration Upflow, Horizontal Left or Right Heating Efficiency (AFUE) 98% Energy Star Yes Available AC Capacity Range 1.5 - 3 Blower Motor Variable Speed ECM Gas Valve Type Modulating Fuel Type Natural gas Flue Vent Pipe PVC Flue Location Top MOP (Maximum Overcurrent Protection-Breaker) 15 Amp Cabinet Width 17 ½ in Cabinet Depth 28 in Cabinet Height 34 in Shipping Weight 117 lbs Manufacturer Parts Limited Warranty 10 Manufacturer Heat Exchanger Limited Warranty Lifetime Low NOx Emission Yes Blower Capacity 1200 cfm Heating Source Type Gas Installation Type Central Ducted Electrical 115 V, 60 Hz
Specifications for model: TXV-30
Brand Goodman Model Number TXV-30
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The Chevrolet Camaro® Convertible is nearly identical to its eye-grabbing coupe cousin, so even with the top up you won't be compromising good looks.Sleek lines set off by bold fender shapes. Sculpted rear shoulders and a bodyside panel that's as much a marvel of engineering as it is design.
Twenty-inch aluminum wheels. Deep-set headlamps. Dual performance exhaust. Make no mistake: This car is ready for action. The long hood and short rear deck give Chevrolet Camaro® Convertible its iconic look.
In the event of a collision, six front, side and curtain type air bags protect driver and front passenger.


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Ambion's magnetic bead-based MagMAX™ Viral RNA Isolation Kit is optimized for isolating viral RNA from biological fluids and cell-free samples such as serum, plasma, swabs, and cell culture media. RNA isolation from cell-free samples presents some unique challenges compared to RNA isolation from tissue samples or cultured cells. These include low viral titers, large volumes, and complex samples—which often contain extracellular proteins and high levels of RNase. Since researchers and diagnosticians often need to conduct large scale screening experiments for large studies or during viral outbreaks, the process must also be rapid and reproducible, as well as easily adapted for both manual and robotic high throughput processing. Finally, the procedure must be compatible with real-time qRT-PCR, the standard for diagnostic detection of viral RNA. The MagMAX Viral RNA Isolation Kit addresses these issues. It offers the advantages of solid phase extraction using glass fiber filters—it is fast and requires no organic solvents or RNA precipitation while eliminating the problems often encountered with filter-based methods, such as clogging, large elution volumes, and inconsistent RNA yield. MagMAX Kits are available for both manual and high throughput processing.
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Figure 1. MagMAX™ Achieves Better Sensitivity with 10X Less Sample than Competitor's Kit. The sensitivity of viral RNA detection using Ambion's MagMax Kit was compared with that of the current NVSL-validated viral testing protocol (competitor). Clinical tracheal and cloacal swab samples were collected from poultry infected with California exotic newcastle disease (END) virus. RNA was isolated from 50 µl of sample using the MagMAX protocol or from 500 µl of sample using a competitor's product. Even with 10-fold less sample, viral RNA detection in RNA isolated with the MagMAX protocol was as sensitive or more sensitive than from RNA isolated using the competitor's kit.
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Figure 3. Linear Recovery of Synthetic Viral RNA from Biological Fluids. MagMAX™ Lysis Buffer was added to samples of water, plasma, serum, and milk, and the mixture was then spiked with a serial dilution of a 466 nt HIV Armored RNA® transcript. (Armored RNA is protected from nucleases by a protein coat derived from the MS2 coat protein gene.) Viral RNA was isolated using the MagMAX™-96 Viral RNA Isolation Kit. The recovered RNA was analyzed by qRT-PCR. The results demonstrate that as few as 50 input copies of transcript can be successfully detected in RNA isolated using the MagMAX Kit.
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Ambion's MagMAX™-96 Total RNA Isolation Kit is optimized for high throughput isolation of RNA from 100–105 cells and small tissue samples. Samples are lysed in a high concentration guanidinium solution. Cell debris and proteins are removed with the supernatant after pelleting magnetic beads with bound nucleic acids. DNase I is added to the lysate to digest genomic DNA. Next, the RNA is rebound to the magnetic beads and degraded DNA and DNase I are removed with the supernatant. Total RNA is eluted with either Elution Buffer or Nuclease-Free Water after two washes. Total RNA isolated with the MagMAX-96 Total RNA Isolation Kit is ready for all common molecular biology applications including RT-PCR, RNA amplification, and Northern blotting. Typically, the RNA obtained from small tissue samples using the MagMAX-96 Total RNA Isolation Kit can be used with great success in a qRT-PCR and RPA, but Ambion does not recommend its use in array analysis. The kit includes 96 well plates and reagents for 4 x 96 total RNA isolations.


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The market value of Stanford University's endowment grew 3.2 percent in fiscal year 2011-2012, according to the newly released annual National Association of College and University Business Officers' Commonfund Study of Endowments.
Its performance — increasing from $16.5 billion to $17.03 billion — exceeded that of the average college endowment, which remained essentially flat during that time, declining 0.3 percent.
This year's data indicate a long-term trend: the big get bigger, while smaller endowments are more likely to struggle.
Campuses with the largest endowments have reported the highest one-year returns, agreed Association President John D. Walda and Commonfund Institute Executive Director John Griswold, in a joint statement. That is because the largest endowments can make long-term commitments to less liquid investment strategies, they said. Such endowments also tend to be more diversified and have top-tier investment managers.
Stanford's endowment ranks fourth in the nation, behind Harvard ($30.4 billion), Yale ($19.3 billion) and the University of Texas System ($18.2 billion).
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WASHINGTON — Kobe Bryant sat down at a table bearing a bright smile.
The reasons were obvious.
In what he said will "probably" serve as his last contract, Bryant's two-year extension worth $48.5 million with the Lakers essentially ensures he finishes what will become a 20-year career solely with the purple and gold.
"It makes me want to run through a wall for them," Bryant said in a press conference Tuesday before the Lakers played the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center. "It adds more fuel to the fire to be able to come out and prove to everybody that they're right and everybody else is wrong."
Bryant can't run through a wall yet, let alone run in an NBA game considering he's been rehabbing his torn left Achilles tendon for the past seven months.
That's partly why Bryant's signing that ensures he remains the NBA's highest-paid player sparked criticism.
Bryant's salary in 2014-15 ($23.5) and 2015-16 ($25 million) is relatively less than the $30.45 million he makes this season. But Bryant's extension leaves the Lakers with purchasing power to sign only one top-level free agent instead of two. The 2014 candidates include LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Zach Randolph, Rudy Gay and Luol Deng. The 2015 candidates include Kevin Love, Rajon Rondo, LaMarcus Aldridge and Marc Gasol.
Bryant argued the Lakers "absolutely" can field enough of a championhip-caliber roster around him.
"The fans are, God bless them, they're fans and have good intentions and a good spirit," Bryant said. "But I don't think they understand the cap or what strategically the Lakers are trying to do better than the Lakers do. I think we'll be all right."
Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak offered similar sentiments Tuesday on a conference call.
"I think we do," Kupchak said on whether the Lakers can field a championship roster. "The challenges are there. The collective bargaining agreement doesn't make it easier for anybody. It's restrictive and challenging. But yes, I do believe we can."
Kupchak also defended the Lakers for not exhibiting the same amount of patience with their negotiations with Bryant as they have with his recovery.
"You have to weigh what's going to happen this summer, but everybody forgets Kobe will be a free agent this summer too," Kupchak said. "We got who we feel is one of the top free agents this summer. We still have the ability to pursue other free agents or other opportunities between now and the trade deadline or this summer or the next summer, based on our flexibility."
Kupchak argued the Lakers didn't want to wait too long into the season to secure a deal with Bryant out of respect for what he's done for the Lakers' brand, including five NBA championships, seven NBA Finals appearances and the high demand in ticket and jersey sales. Kupchak downplayed whether Bryant's participation last week in practices influenced the Lakers' thought process.
"I didn't make a big deal out of it at all," Bryant said. "The amount of love and respect I have for the Buss family and organization trumps anything else that I wanted. I just wanted to come out and play. If they wanted to wait and see how I play, that's fine. If they didn't, that's great."
"The only number I saw was the only one I agreed to."
The Lakers are aware what message Bryant's extension sends to other top-flight free agents.
"Our reputation based on Dr. Buss' ownership over the years has been a good one in taking care of players and being a destination place for players," Kupchak said. "He wasn't afraid to make a financial decision or business decision. But it always felt to the point where everybody knew he wanted to win.
"I don't think the people I work closest with, with Jeanie and Jim, has changed at all."
With that, Bryant then poked fun at outgoing NBA Commissioner David Stern for nixing the Chris Paul trade in 2011.
"The Lakers have always been an organization that seems to make the right decisions," Bryant said. "I think it's lucky for me and the Laker organization, this smart business decision they made business-wise can't be revoked by the NBA."


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Timrek45 needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 109 designs submitted by 27 freelance designers.
Looking for web design that contains drop down menus (several) across the upper midsection of the page. See the current website at ntcps.com for a sample. We are not thrilled with the flash menus but do like the moving water flash at the top. Also see the website at cmamanagement.com for a sample of how we would like to have the look and feel of the site. Just raised the prize too.
Commercial Pools Services LLC
Drop Headings could consist of: HOME, ABOUT US, SERVICES, CUSTOMER SERVICE, FAQS, INDUSTRY NEWS, BE INFORMED, CAREERS, CONTACT US. We would like the ability to edit drop downs as needed to accomodate change. Not sure we need scrolling information. There should be a login space for employess and costomers. One login. for one backend application shared by both. Also a separate contact page for the public. Will need a home page and secondary page.
The company has been around since 2006 and offers services to HOA's, Apartments, Municipalities, Schools Fitness Clubs and other places with commercial pools. Staff members are CPO (Certified Pool Operators) with dive certifications for working underwater as well. The company is a member of the National Swimming Pool Foundation, Professional Pool Operators of America, Association of Pool and Spa Professionals, Texas Rereation & Park Society, Texas Public Pool Council and Community Assiciations Institute.
- Item 1... - Tag Line: One budget, One Price, One Provider!
- Color schemes we are flexible on, Light blues something similar to the CMA website but not a duplication of of it Should be pool oriented, have a clean look and no unecessary "gobbeldy gook" if that's a word.
- Item 1...no cheesy sloppy stuff, This should be a clean looking corporate site that conveys a strong image of Commercial pool services and professionalism. No backyard pools will be served by us. Pool service websites are known for being cheap looking and half baked. We do not want that. It should convey a professionalism.


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The Novarian Shock Trooper, known for dropping in unexpectedly without parachutes or nothing. These guys are tough. They carry nova swords and are quite heavily armored.
A Novarian flame trooper, good for toasting enemy troops, not so much enemy vehicles
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Basic Novarian Infantry Unit. Highly trained, very dangerous. Armed with your basic blaster.
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A Novarian Heavy, armed with a heavy blaster, very few things are capable of standing in the way of this guy
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Overwatch of the guys have so far, probably going to be getting some more. I have a ton of the chrome faceplates and body armor, just lacking the bodies
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Among the first things you'll notice about the all-new 2019 Toyota Avalon is the grille.
Depending on whether you opt for sport or luxury trims, you're looking at a wide expanse of twisted black lacquer or shiny metallic horizontal lines.
Some people on my social media feeds have likened it to a dead fish with a gaping mouth. Others have added heart-eyed emojis in reaction.
But everyone seems to have an opinion on the love or hate side of the scale. There isn't much middle ground.
Personally, I'm not a fan of the front-facing styling, but I do like that Toyota took a chance and created something different. You will not mistake this for anything bland or boring – a reputation the automaker has tried very hard to shake.
In fact, the exterior styling overall is bold and aggressive; a huge departure for a vehicle that currently boasts drivers with an average age of 66.
During the press preview, Lisa Materazzo, vice president of vehicle marketing and communications at Toyota, said that they are actively targeting a younger demographic, though she didn't specify an age.
But with additions such as five standard USB ports, Apple CarPlay, smartwatch connectivity, WiFi hotspot, Qi wireless charging and an available JBL premium audio system – in addition to the bold styling – you can see that the brand is looking to attract families and younger professionals – not just the Baby Boomer set, which has been its core.
The trim strategy also reflects this attempt with the XSE and Touring trims heading toward the sport side of the spectrum with quad-tipped exhaust and a sound generator that pipes the engine sound into the vehicle.
The XLE and Limited trims will appeal more to the traditional Avalon buyer with more premium – and conservative—interior materials and active noise cancelling, which will remove that engine sound.
Avalon will also retain a hybrid model in XLE, XSE and Limited trims.
During a daylong test, we were able to cycle through the various trims and powertrains. We noticed, yes, the XSE and Touring gasoline models sound a bit sportier, and yes, the XLE and Limited models look a little more elegant on the inside. But the overall ride and handling is pretty similar unless you're cycling through the drive modes. Normal adds more comfort to the suspension and Sport adds some quicker throttle response and throatier engine noise.
All in all, the new Avalon is a comfortable cruiser.
And I really like the cushy seat bottoms.
The gasoline models will come equipped with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that delivers 301 horsepower and 267 pound feet of torque. This is enough power to help you merge with fast-moving traffic or have a nice off-the-line start, but it's nothing super fast or completely effortless.
The hybrid model, which has a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine mated to an electric motor is the surprise of the two. It has a total output of 215 horsepower, and yet it feels peppier than the V-6. Plus you can't beat the fuel economy. It will get either 43 or 44 mpg in combined driving depending on your trim. We averaged around 40 mpg during our test and considered that a win since neither my partner nor I were sedate drivers.
Base price for Avalon will be $36,395, which is just $250 more than the outgoing model. Yet it adds more than $1,700 in additional content, including 33 additional horsepower, an 8-speed automatic transmission, Apple CarPlay, a 9-inch touch screen display, Amazon Alexa, full-speed adaptive cruise control and an additional 4 USB ports.
What's more, the hybrid model only adds $1,000 over its gasoline counterpart at each trim.
Pricing for the gasoline/hybrid models per trim is as follows:
Avalon will go on sale in May.
The Bottom Line
You will either love or hate the exterior design of the all-new 2019 Toyota Avalon. But the interior is more neutral with nicely appointed finishings, well-placed controls and incredibly comfortable seats.
The power is neither sluggish nor super fast, but hits the sweet spot of just right. And while the midsize sedan has traditionally trended older, this new model offers a lot of high-tech amenities meant to target a younger buyer.
If you can get beyond the polarizing design, Avalon has a good story to tell.
Editor's Note: Driving impressions in this "First Look" review are from an invitation-only automaker launch event that allowed special access to the vehicle and executives. Toyota covered our accommodations, meals and transportation costs.


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Explore The Region
More Than Meets the Eye
We admit it. Potsdam is a small town — even if it does happen to be the quintessential college town where life revolves around two universities. But the truth is there's more to Clarkson's location than meets the eye — and a lot more to do.
If you're an adventurer, ski slopes beckon. Hiking trails call. Caves that are hidden throughout the Adirondacks wait to be explored. The numerous lakes and rivers of the North Country beg for some kayak and rafting action. And there are still a couple of shipwrecks in the St. Lawrence Seaway that are waiting to be discovered by a lucky diver. Wait. Never done any of these things? Experienced members of the Outing Club will teach you.
And if you're an urban explorer, you can absorb the culture and rack up international travel points in nearby Ottawa and Montreal. And while NYC or Boston are several hours away, that doesn't stop Clarksonians. We're always up for a road trip.
Learn more about the alums and their love of the Adirondacks.


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South African Cops Will Now Confiscate Your Phone If It's Used While You're Driving
Although many states have enacted laws forbidding drivers from using their cell phones while behind the wheel, the fines for doing so are often so minimal that they often aren't much of a deterrent.
But Cape Town, South Africa might have found the secret to compliance: cops there won't just ticket you, they'll take your phone away for 24 hours.
The policy, which went into effect on Monday, is a move by lawmakers to cut road deaths in half by 2014. Currently, about 1,300 drivers lose their lives on Cape Town highways every year.
Motorists there now have to use a hands-free device while driving and cannot hold a phone with "one or both hands or with any other part of the body" (which makes us think South Africans are a far more flexible people than we Americans are).
If you're caught breaking the new law, you can be dinged with a $600 fine and — horrors! — see your beloved cell phone locked up for 24 hours. And since more and more people are now addicted to their mobile devices, that may be the harshest punishment of all.


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GOP Warns CNN, NBC on Clinton Programs, and More
What's News: The National Republican Party threatens to bar CNN and NBC from the 2016 presidential debates over their specials on Hillary Clinton. China is reviewing its one-child policy. "2 Guns" wins at the box office. Joanne Po reports.
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This unique park includes a children's animal farm; a horse arena with trailer parking, covered picnic shelters with electricity and running water; multi-use trails that connect to the Puget Power/City of Redmond Trail. In addition, Farrel-McWhirter features a fun and challenging orienteering course, tire swings, and an engaging nature trail.
Acreage: 68 acres
Site Map: Park & Trails
Barnyard Hours: 9am-4pm (Varies by season, weekend and weekdays. Holiday hours are 9am-3pm.)
Park Hours: 7am-Dusk, weekend, weekdays and Holidays.
Rental Times: Varies with rental.
To make a reservation, call 425-556-2300 or see reservation information);
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19545 Redmond Road
At the end of SR-520 onto Avondale Road, go approximately 1.25 miles. Turn right onto NE Novelty Hill Road. Go 1/4 mile. Turn left on NE Redmond Road. Go 1/2 mile. Park is on left and well marked. To access arena parking: From the end of SR–520 onto Avondale Road, go north approximately 1.5 miles, go right on NE 116th St then right on NE 196th St, entrance is at end of road on the right. Parking is limited, please carpool.
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