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|Kendall™ Intrauterine Pressure Catheter, Transducer Tipped, Dual Lumen,
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|Kendall™ Intrauterine Pressure Catheter Cable
|Kendall™ Intrauterine Pressure Catheter Cable
|Kendall™ Intrauterine Pressure Catheter Cable
The Kendall™ intrauterine pressure catheter system is safe, reliable and user-friendly.
|Small, rounded transducer tip
|Monitoring at the actual point of pressure, for more accurate readings. Insertion is possible at only 1-2 cm of dilatation.
|Flat, clear catheter body
|Deflects away from tissue during insertion minimizing trauma and providing greater confidence. The clear catheter body provides immediate visualization of amniotic fluid. This may help determine proper placement.
|Slotted introducer with pull-tab
|Reduces fluid-splash and allows for greater rotation during insertion. The pull-tab aids in easy removal of the introducer.
|Flexible amnioline with tethered cap
|Easy connections for amnioinfusion or sampling. The tethered cap will not become lost or misplaced.
|Fluid resistant connections
|Protects from fluid splash, diminishing erroneous readings.
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|Simple, one-handed zeroing. No need to glove or disturb the patient.
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|Is the Kendall™ IUPC system latex and DEHP free?
|How do I Zero or Rezero the system?
|With the cable and IUPC connected, briefly press the "Zero/Rezero" button. The green light on the cable will flash for 5 seconds. While the green light is flashing, adjust the monitor to Zero.
|How do I perform a cable check?
|Make sure the cable is connected to the monitor. Then, simply connect the "Check plug" into the distal end of the cable. The light on the cable will be solid green, indicating a cable that is functioning properly. If the indicator does not turn solid green, replace the cable.
|Are the cables warranted?
|Yes. We warrant that the Kendall™ IUPC cables are free from defects in workmanship for one-year.
|How do I get replacement cables?
|Contact your Covidien sales representative.
|Does maternal position affect the baselines?
|Maternal position can affect the baseline if the tip is not in the fundus. Each inch of fluid above the tip can raise baselines by up to 2 mmHg. It is always a good idea to record the baselines with the patient on her left side, right side and in a semi-fowlers position. These recordings can document the range of "normal" baselines.
|How far do I insert the IUPC?
|You should stop inserting when the 45cm mark is at the introitus. At this time, the black circle will be at the distal end of the introducer.
|I am having difficulty advancing the catheter. Do you have any tips?
|Do not twist the catheter in the introducer during insertion. Feed the catheter flat and advance a few centimeters at a time.
|Why is your IUPC flat?
|The Kendall™ IUPC is flat because the catheter body deflects away from tissue and may cause less trauma than a round catheter.
|I have negative baselines. How did that happen?
|During the zero or rezero process, you only have 5 seconds (while the light is flashing) to zero the monitor. If the zeroing process took longer or the button was not pressed, baselines may be negative. To remedy the situation, properly perform a rezero.
The Kendall™ IUPC may be used when there is a need during the intrapartum period to monitor intrauterine pressure, to amnioinfuse or to perform amniotic fluid sampling.
Do not use the Kendall™ IUPC if placenta previa is diagnosed or suspected, or if there is uterine bleeding of undetermined origin. Do not use in a patient for more than 24 hours.
Since procedures vary according to hospital needs and preferences, it is the responsibility of the hospital staff to determine exact policies and procedures for both monitoring and amnioinfusion. The safe and effective use of the Kendall™ IUPC is dependent on the skill of the clinician who applies and uses it.
Before insertion, placental position should be confirmed, amniotic membranes adequately ruptured and sufficient cervical dilatation assured. Do not insert the introducer beyond the cervical os. Attempt to insert the catheter opposite the placental site. Use caution when uterine infection is present. If resistance is met at any time during insertion, withdraw the catheter slightly and attempt insertion at a different angle. Forced insertion may result in patient discomfort or injury. The Kendall™ IUPC is neither intended nor approved for measuring intrauterine pressure extraovularly; attempting to do so may lead to maternal discomfort or injury.


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Demonstrators marched outside of Gallaudet University on Thursday afternoon in support of Angela McCaskill, the school's chief diversity officer who was put on paid administrative leave after signing a petition to put Maryland's same-sex marriage law on the November ballot (known as Question 6).
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Our location guide for Woomera provides some basic essentials for the more adventurous visitor. A simple location map is provided but also a detailed topography map that shows the location of the nearest places where you can surf, ski or mountain climb (if they are close by). Of course some of these will be at long distances from Woomera and those far flung spots are provided on the 'nearest' tables. If you are traveling to other cities or towns near Woomera you will also find weather forecasts for those locations below.
|Other places close to Woomera:
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453 km
|Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon
|Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night
|Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning
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|Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon
|Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night
|Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning
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|Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon
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937 km
|Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon
|Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon
|Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon
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If you are in Woomera and would like to go mountain climbing, hiking, skiing or surfing, click below for detailed forecasts.
Ski Resorts close to Woomera:
|Closest ski resort1
|Lake Mountain (Australia)
|1092 km SE
|Second closest ski resort2
|Mt Donna Buang (Australia)
|1092 km SE
|Third closest ski resort3
|Mount Buller (Australia)
|1109 km SE
|Fourth closest ski resort4
|Mount Buffalo (Australia)
|1112 km SE
|Fifth closest ski resort5
|Mt Stirling (Australia)
|1112 km SE
Mountains close to Woomera:
|Closest mountain peak1
|St Mary Peak (Australia)
|171 km ESE
|Second closest mountain peak2
|Saint Mary Peak (Australia)
|182 km ENE
|Third closest mountain peak3
|Mount Hack (Australia)
|195 km ENE
|Fourth closest mountain peak4
|Mount Bryan (Australia)
|222 km SE
|Fifth closest mountain peak5
|Mount Gee (Australia)
|264 km ENE
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Replying to: What does shutting of the EVDO actually do? by bucks147
Re: What does shutting of the EVDO actually do?
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If i were to shut this off, what would it do?
I heard it saves battery life, but will it mean i can't send/receive pictures/video?
You can still send and receive pics with EVDO off, it'll just be a bit slower, that's all. Still works fine.
Video might be another story. If you have a VCast package, you should definitely leave EVDO on.
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Veet Celebrates Beauty and Confidence
Veet, a leader in the world of depilatories, celebrated Beauty and Confidence at 'VEET Be The Diva' beauty contest grand finale held at Mumbai. 16 finalists of 'VEET Be The Diva' contest walked the ramp with the first runners-up Miss India Earth 2012 Prachi Mishra and Miss India International Rochelle Maria Rao. Dimple Paul was adjudged the winner of Veet 'Be The Diva' 2012 contest and crowned by Ms. Vanya Mishra , Pantaloon Femina Miss India - World, 2012. Dimple Paul, the final winning "Diva" will enjoy her portfolio being managed by Nandini Mehta, a leading fashion photographer.
Manmeet Kaur and Natasha Sharma were the runner-ups and all the top 3 winners are awarded an annual contract with KWAN, India's premier celebrity management firm..
'VEET Be the Diva', an open to all contest, had over 1500 entries across the country. 4 city auditions were held to select 50 girls from the 200 shortlisted contestants. A voting round was initiated on Veet India Facebook page where these 50 girls competed to gather the maximum votes to be amongst the top 16 winners.
Mr. Chander Mohan Sethi , Senior Vice President, South East Asia, Reckitt Benckiser said, "Veet stands for Beauty and Confidence! We at Veet believe that every woman radiates beauty from within. The contest today is a platform for the girl next door to discover and highlight the Diva within her. Confidence is one defining quality of a Diva. And 'VEET Be The Diva' contest provides an opportunity to every girl, no matter who she is, or where she is from, to awaken the Diva within her and shine."
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Ms. Vanya Mishra , Pantaloon Femina Miss India - World, 2012 said, "Beautiful touchable smooth skin is the starting point of 'beauty'. Beauty in turn gives 'confidence' to every girl. Veet through the 'VEET Be The Diva' contest today applauded the beauty and confidence in the girl next door. A Diva is not necessarily a model or an actress; Diva, is the hidden beauty in every woman, every girl waiting to be enhanced and recognised."
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opinionBy Shehu Dikko
Shortly after President Olusegun Obasanjo opened the new Kaduna State University built by Governor Ahmed Makarfi in 2005, I went to take a look at it. I subsequently wrote a long essay titled "Age of Pure Water" as a result of that and visits to other schools at around the same time.
In it, I noted that a student hostel was being constructed at the new university as a public and private sector partnership project. I have recently learnt that the car dealer who built that hostel was actually granted a certificate of occupancy for the measured section of the college land on which he built the hostel which is now letting out bed space at thirty thousand naira a session: a certificate within a certificate. In a university.
If that isn't bad enough, during a brief drive around the much older Government Secondary School in Zaria City accompanied by one of its old boys one day this month, I saw that substantial parts of its grounds have been taken over by private residential developments, currently at various stages of completion, the access to which is only through the main gate of the walled school; strange families living or coming to live with students in a school. It should be taken for granted that they too have title deeds.
Are those the actions of straightened out persons who should lead us? Are those examples worthy of being handed down to a younger generation?
At the same secondary school, a new ICT Centre, an invaluable resource to have, has been built though not yet fully completed and functional; although there were no workmen about, there were signs of on-going work.
It is known that Namadi Sambo, an architect and our current Vice President is also an old boy of the school. It is also known that the CBN provided a generous grant for its construction but it is not known whether the CBN can or will remain responsible for its running cost, nor whether it will prove ultimately beneficial. The building housing it has been dumped right in front of one of the best designed buildings in Zaria, the main school building which is an imposing edifice that will not look much out of place at a school in Wales. If you stand back and look askance, you will see that the older building is the work of imaginative and devoted architects and builders who conceived it as the centrepiece in a plan which incorporated the other still fine buildings housing dormitories and classrooms; the newer ICT block the hurried work of their poor imitators who have no sense of taste nor refinement, whose only vision, despite their access to technological tools and methods vastly superior to those of an older age, is of their deeper pockets, and who have thus ruined the magic of the old edifice and its surrounds.
This in Zaria, once home to Babban Gwani.
Is it really a hard ask, to demand of our leaders today vision matched by careful thought, painstaking planning and vigilant execution?
Also this month, there has been much commentary and celebration and even some cautionary words about the fiftieth birthday of Ahmadu Bello University but I have not read one word of wounding shame about how its home is now a vast rubbish dump despite its being the responsibility of graduates of ABU.
Zaria is practically dead. ABU has proved unable to imbue it with such moral and mental qualities as to provide it sustainable life. A place where people cook bang in the middle of a busy main road of toxic exhaust fumes and have buyers of their fare is useless as a habitat let alone a place for any schooling much less real learning. It should be embarrassed to say that it is host to a university. A university should be ashamed to say that it resides there. How can anyone who spent three or four or as many as seven years of reading and looking and examining and experimenting and demonstrating at the original promising ABU and left a more knowledgeable and more understanding and more critical person fail to notice and be disturbed by a spectacle of ruin and decay and a disorder which says that had there been no government of any type at all in the last thirty years and longer, things could not be imaginably worse?
Shame on you if you are one of its unworthy graduates who have lacked the moral sense to notice and be disturbed.
Of what value our time spent at the old highly competitive ABU or at one of its slightly poorer or richer cousins at considerable cost to an earlier generation of people who loved us if you and I do not say, from this day forward shame on us if we do not persistently demand of all persons who aspire howsoever to lead us, that they must show us their vision of a good habitat matched by demonstrable, cost plans and programmes; and are not afterwards led to support them until we see clear and abundant evidence of their being possessed of the right measures of uncommon motivation and unwavering commitment required to make that vision a living and enduring reality?


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Newton thought that color is infused by pressure on the eye. To prove this, in an optical experiment, Newton stuck a darning needle around the side of his eye until it poked the backside.
He calmly noted that he saw white, dark, and colored circles when he stirred the needle in his eye. Although it is not known what he concluded from his experiment, Newton argued that light is composed of particles.
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good luck with that, Taiwan is conservative and I've seen a shemale but once in a nightclub. I've been there 5 times in the past 10 years too.
the guy is right, it will be difficult in Taipei.
BUT: go to the zone, find the Chatters Pub (it is one of the last ones on the left side of the main bar street. Look for Tiffany. I know her a while, when she still did not have her (quite impresive) boobs. You almost do not believe she is a guy!!
.... never had her, like only girls, but she is tempting...
Good luck,
Am very new to all this ,but am heading to Taipei. Is it still the case of hard to find Tgirls
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interviewBy Samuel Abulude
Davina is an Afro pop singer and has been in the industry for almost a decade, when she performed with international artistes at Star Mega Jam. The native of Kogi State has seen both sides of the coin in the industry and in this no-holds barred chat with SAMUEL ABULUDE, the singer lays it bare
Can you tell me about yourself?
My name is Davina, a music artist and a jewellery designer. I call myself a Jewel mogul because I have adorned the faces of so many women. Davina is a name I gave myself when I was going into music. My full name is Davina Patience Achema from the Igala speaking part of Kogi State.
So what have you been up to?
I took a break from music in order to settle down. When I was younger as an artist, I could do a lot and move around. I have wealth of experience in the music industry having performed along with a lot of international artistes like Ja Rule, Kevin Little, T-Pain, Akon and so many others at Star Mega Jam, Star Trek and other shows. During that period, it was easy for me because I had no other responsibility to take care of like getting married, settling down and having children.
A lot of women don't know where to stop and smell the roses as well as when to take a break. And it tends to create a lot of problems in their life. It is either they are successful and no husband or no children. I don't want mine to be like that. I want to have everything a woman deserves to have in life. I believe that after I marry and settle down, I can still pursue my musical career. In fact, I don't want to be pursuing my musical career and forget about marrying and having kids or give birth out of wedlock. I don't want any of that.
Would you say celebrity marriages suffer because of that?
Yes, you can't eat your cake and have it. A lot of women pursue their career and forget that time is running past them. Before they know it, they are close to 40. There are so many women in the entertainment industry who have suffered such things. All of a sudden, they discover, I am alone.
How did this happen? In as much as they won't open up and tell you but this is what is going on in their lives. And some of them will tell you, I'm not searching whereas they are. They won't tell you the truth because they have now gotten successful in their career and discover that money does not guarantee happiness. So, I didn't want to make the same mistakes female musicians and entertainers make, so I prioritise my life taking a break now from music.
For how long have you been in music?
Professionally seven years. 2005 was when I performed at Star Mega Jams which is something I will always talk about. It opened doors for me and I picked up my life from Star Mega Jam. I thank God that music did a lot in my life and will still do. I plan to go to the studio this year. As a matter of fact, I am opening my own studio not just for myself but for every other aspiring artiste out there. I intend to do a lot of Collabos this year.
My genre of music is African contemporary music which some call Afro-pop. My personality notably my long hairdo expresses the African woman. On how I got to Star Mega Jam, I met the former MD of Nigerian Breweries, Festus Odimegwu and he gave me a chance to perform having listened to my music before. I had done two Albums, in 2003 and 2004 but ironically the albums were not released into the market.
How Challenging was it for you as an artiste?
You hear a lot of Nos before a Yes, may be a hundred Nos before a Yes but you should not give up because of that. Of course, I felt like giving up on my music career. The Album that was not released was sponsored by someone. It was a case of he who plays the piper dictates the tune. I want to say that women like me are not being supported in the music industry because of our genre of music and other factors.
I love my kind of music and will continue playing it just the same way Angelique Kidjo is playing all around the world. I'm sure her music was not accepted initially so I believe Davina will also perform her music all around the world. Mark my words, it will happen. I have evergreen songs that fifty years from now, they'll still be heard. Songs like 'I go make am', songs like 'Femi' that I wrote. So, I'm not in a hurry.
How did you cope with harassment playing in Night clubs before hitting it?
I believe young girls complain of sexual harassment because as a young, up and coming artiste, you are scared and timid and have no knowledge of the terrain. You think, what can this man or manager do to me? Can he rape or assault me? A lot of girls have suffered that as they build a career in showbiz. Even abroad, a lot of girls have lost their lives in their quest for fame. They fell into the hands of evil people. Some were raped, killed, lured and they didn't have the initiative to handle these predators.
Music is not a career for weak-minded people. If not, everybody will be singing and acting. It is not easy to uphold the lifestyle of a celeb. I thank God that I passed the stage successfully of being harassed. At this stage now, I should be the one harassing any one that wants to harass me. Over the years, I have learnt to be confident and fearless. I have gone to shows where guys play and I happen to be the only lady there. The music industry is really a tough terrain for a woman.
Sometime ago, I was discussing with Don Jazzy and he was trying to tell me how tough the terrain is for a woman. Are you sure, you can cope, Don Jazzy was telling me in a chitchat that a lot of women can't cope here. I told him that for me to have performed at Star Mega Jam back then which a lot of women could not, then what challenge wouldn't I surmount now.
Is that true?
Of course, how many women played at Star Mega Jam and Star Trek then? It is because of the challenge women face. In Africa, mostly in Nigeria, the music industry does not favour women! I can say it over and over again. I was watching the Nation's Cup Final in a friend's house and I saw about four, five ladies performing that day and I was telling my friend, look at the way the South African women are being supported. In Nigeria, it is not the same. Women are still struggling to be heard.
But now we have more female musicians...
Yes we do but they will complain of the same thing. It is not easy. That is the truth.
Even when we have Tiwa Savage, Omawunmi, Waje...
Yes, do you know how long it took Waje to be heard? Do you know when she was doing back-up for P Square? That is what I am talking about. It took her a long time to be heard and that boils down to persistence. Tiwa Savage was in US writing songs for top musicians. The way she will be perceived is different from the way we would be perceived. Do you understand me? And thank God for Mavin Records, if not she will be singing the same music. There are a lot of good musicians and I can mention names.
A lot of good female artistes, who are not being heard, some don't even have a record label to push them out. I was at a seminar and Kenny Saint Brown was telling everyone how you go to South Africa and spend over a million naira shooting a music video. How many shows have come out of it? Let's speak the truth. There are no shows out there for the artistes and even though there are, have they given it to the men before considering the female artistes.
You mention Omawumi, Tiwa and Waje, they were persistent to be heard and I give them the credit. But we want more to happen to us. It's not just these few people. We want the industry to be bubbling as it is bubbling for the men. Women artistes deserve to be encouraged because we work as hard as the men.
It starts from us women encouraging ourselves because we are always antagonising instead of supporting one another. You mentioned Goldie, how many shows has she performed that is not from Kennis Music? I could have been homeless if I was waiting for these shows to come my way. You cannot tell me that I am not good enough.


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I always enjoy reading these, so I am starting one!
What did you spend on school supplies? Clothes do not count, but everything else does!
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DD didn't get a supply list this year (second grade), and DS's kindergarten teacher only asked for 4 large glue sticks. Apparently she did so many projects with the kids last year that the school cut her off from the glue supply in April. So she asked if we could send some extras in. *lol*
That only came to $8. I spent another $50 or so on things that we'll probably end up using around the house -- notebooks, crayons and markers, graph paper for games, things like that. I hit some really good sales so I stocked up for the next year or two. I also got each kiddo a pencil case and some new goodies to put it in for their backpacks.
We're looking at about 200 dollars on stuff the kids absolutely had to have for school this year but that's very unusual for us.
The major cost is the graphing calculator my high schooler needs. She's been making due with a scientific calculator and special math apps on her ipod but we can't really put off this calulator any longer. That was about 100 bucks. She needed some new dance items for P.E. She's at a performing arts school so it's very specific. Thankfully, most of her dance shoes were in good shape from last year and her feet didn't grow! Otherwise, she just needed some spirals. The high school doesn't have book fees and even covers all AP fees.... we're pretty lucky in that reguard!
DS started middle school so we had to purchase a P.E. uniform for 25 dollars. He spent another 25 on a big binder, dividers, spirals, new lunch box, P.E. combination lock and mechanical pencils.
Typically we get away with 30 or 40 dollars total for both the kids.
Married mom of two, DD 17 and DS 14.
My kids go to a school that has a supply fee and requires NO supplies. The supply fee was $40 per child.
but everything has pros and cons
For our public school, every kid has to pay a $25 materials fee, and gets an extensive supply list. They don't give you the supply list until the week before school, and then the conveniently hold a "supply sale" the Friday before school starts. If you have a job or otherwise can't get there, you can pay an extra $5 for them to pack it for you to be picked up that night. Can't get there? Pay an additional $5 to have them deliver it to the classroom. DD's 4th grade list would have been $48 through the supply sale. Her two intervention classes had their own lists, not available through the supply sale. Ds's kindergarten list was $29. So my total cost would have been well over $100, plus the fixed fees.
With planning (guessing at the lists) and reusing a few things (dd is really hard on her stuff) I got all 4 lists for $50. Add the $25 fee, that's an average of $50 per kid.
I fear next year. DD will straddle two schools...
Cheaper than private tuition, I keep reminding myself....
I don't count it as part of the total, but I have also donated glue to DS' class, band aids to DD's class, and a stash of non food rewards to each room. I collect this stuff through the year, so I'm not sure their total.
I polled under 15 per kid. My kids public school provides everything they need. Their backpacks from last year were still fine so I just bought a few little things to put in their pencil boxes (box of crayons, few erasers etc.) and new lunch boxes. :D
I spent just over $100 for 3 children. This didn't seem too bad this year.
I voted $60-70 but it was $138 total for just the school list for two children. The cashier thought it was a lot, so I think the regular public school list may be less (my children go to a charter which gets less money per pupil); iirc ds' regular ps K list was about $35. Ds is using the backpack I bought for him last year but couldn't use due to space issues in the classroom. Dd's backpack was about $18.
Then there are the uniforms. We are required to buy the shirt through the school ($18) and we find it much easier to have a uniform set for each day, so 5 shirts per child. But since Ds still fits his shirts from last year I haven't bought any for him yet, though even if he doesn't outgrow them they may fade too much to last the whole year. I buy their uniform pants through Target because their non-pleated pants are very sturdy, don't shrink, are waist adjustable, and long so I hem them and let down as necessary; it is likely that I won't have to replace their school pants at all this year--though I did buy 1 extra each jic because it costs twice as much to buy/ship the pants after the back-to-school season is over--luckily dd's pants were on sale.
$35 for the supply box the PTA does as a fund raiser and $10 for the book bag. You can buy your own supplies, but it's more expensive - especially if your kid wants the character stuff. Pretty much everyone buys the PTA box. You can also buy your own book bag, but for kindy the size is pretty specific because they only have so much space. The PTA also makes a little (very little) off the book bag and everyone seems to buy them.
The teachers have a wish listed posted of supplies to fill the gap - things like staplers, note pads, water colors. I try to grab one item, more if I find them on sale, every week when I do my shopping.
It is TOTALLY reasonable, even compared to when I was in school. I can remember being in 9th grade and thinking really? Markers and scissors?
Lunch supplies are costing a fortune.
This was an unusual year for us since both dc's needed new lunch boxes and backpacks, so this puts us close to $100 altogether for just those things. We typically get many years use out of these, and this is ds' first new backpack since K.
My dd's teacher purchased most of the needed supplies for her class, and just asked for a $3 donation, in addition to bringing a few pencils, a pencil box and a 1/2" binder (which we had from last year, so could re-use,) and $4 in change that the class will use during math class this year. I purchased some supplies for the classroom - kleenex, band aids, baggies, class snacks.
My ds was also able to re-use some of his stuff from last year, but needed new spiral notebooks, highlighters, post-its, pens & pencils, a "required" scientific calculator for math class, his band instrument (we are renting, but this will be $600 for the year all by itself) and a band book.
Laura - Mom to ds (10) and dd (7) "Time stands still best in moments that look suspiciously like ordinary life." Brian Andreas.
Apparently doing it rong and ruining it for everyone, but I don't give a crap anymore.
We spent money last year when DS started school. Backpack, pencil box, ruler, markers.... This year all that is the same, so I don't think we have spent a dime. No, I take that back; we bought a pencil sharpener and some pencils with a better grip on them (his teacher made a note he would benefit from them). So about 3-5 dollars. Next year DD also starts school - so then it will be some real money again.
100+ but I donated a ton of stuff to our back to school supply drive. Probably 2/3 of it was donated, most to the drive plus some to the classrooms. Plus we got a lot of stuff for home for homework and crafts.
$15 to 30 - they let me buy them some pens, and I bought DS a Moleskine dayplanner. For the past couple of years, they have really resisted buying new school supplies, and they mostly re-use stuff from the previous year. If it was up to me, we'd splurge at the office supply store.
I did write a cheque for DD this morning for $150 for school fees. She attends a performing arts high school. The money supports their extra activities like drama productions, so not really "school supplies" like stationery items. I consider it money well spent and think we get off pretty lightly, given the quality of the educational experience she's getting.
We may also buy another laptop soon.
Wow, I think you guys can get school supplies more cheaply, or the lists aren't as bad or something. Not even counting clothes, I still spent 225$ on three kids, so about 75$ each. In the younger grads, the school bought the supplies in bulk for a 60$ fee each parent, and I wish they still did that not just over price, but convenience and not driving 80km to get them!
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Wow, I think you guys can get school supplies more cheaply, or the lists aren't as bad or something. Not even counting clothes, I still spent 225$ on three kids, so about 75$ each. In the younger grads, the school bought the supplies in bulk for a 60$ fee each parent, and I wish they still did that not just over price, but convenience and not driving 80km to get them!
I do really shop the sales. It's the only way I can afford to both get my kids what they need for school and our home and still have lots to donate. I did the Staples 0.01 sales, I checked the adds, etc.
I didn't count clothes, lunch box, etc. Partly because my children require clothing whether or not they attend school, and partly because we didn't purchase any new lunchboxes, backpacks, etc. (buying quality does have an up side!)
I figured "school supplies" meant things like paper, binder, crayons, kleenix, etc.
but everything has pros and cons
grateful mother to DD, 1/04, and DS, 2/08
I did count lunch cases and back packs, so that's probably some of why the higher price. We were lucky to have one out of three back packs make it for a three year span, but it got upgraded to one with more compartments. I really have a hard time keeping things with zippers in good condition in our house!
Busy keeping up with three children and an awful lot of chickens!
2 back packs
The kids get free back packs and a few items through Mission Of Hope but they prefer to get a back pack of their choice so I buy them one each.
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Came back to revise my answer a little. DD realized she needed a couple of extra notebooks and her binders were pretty beaten up, so last night we picked up a few. Along with a fresh pack of crayons, just because....
Total back-to-school supplies are still less than $100 combined for both kids, and then the $150 school activity fee. I won't even touch on DS's costs for university (he's been haunting the used book store and looking on-line too).
I am now starting to be really sure that lists for our kids are different. Keep in mind that when the school bought supplies in the early grades (no backpacks or lunch bags, included), we still paid 60$ for bulk buying by the teacher. My youngest child alone needed 8(!) packages of crayons, two pairs scissors, 12 scribblers, 2 binders, loose leaf, four packs of ten pencils, markers, colored pencils, paint brushes, ruler, 3 erasers, white glue, 2 boxes Kleenex, it goes on and on! My older kids don't need the repeat crayons, but then we had to get into calculators, math sets, more binders, duotangs and paper. Then there is an additional 10$ supply fee (agenda,extra duotangs) This is a public school, and actually it ran cheaper than their old city school before we moved (there, we were also looking at flash drives). This year we had an additional fee for bussing. extracurriculars, etc, and it's mandatory. I am generally very happy about where I live and not particularly jealous, but wow! Many of you seem to have both lower prices and shorter lists. No amount of sale shopping or careful saving of previous year's supplies could get me down to some of these figures! I would love to hear from other Canadians on this! Is it just my province (I've worked a lot with parents and schools so I can tell I'm right about this province, at least.
Busy keeping up with three children and an awful lot of chickens!
$30 shared supplies fee/child at our charter elementary school.
I only needed to buy one backpack this year, but I'll need to replace lunchboxes for all 4 of my kids soon. I also needed to buy each child a folder and make sure they had gym shoes. I'm not sure I consider any of those things exclusively "school" supplies since all of my kids had backpacks, lunchboxes and sneakers when we were homeschooling....
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Mom of two girls.
I'm not sure what I spent,maybe $40 for both kids.That's with lots of extras,I did the sales,my dad and I were laughing because we went into Office Max and each spent 3 cents,and came out with 3 packs of filler paper each.I bought a lot of other things for 5,10 and 25 cents each.At the beginning of the summer we went to Spencer's at the mall,and they had boxes of backpacks for $5 each.They were regular $60!Dd got a Linkin Park one,and ds a Transformers.They each also received 3(!) backpacks for free,one from a free yard sale at a local church,that one was filled with supplies,one from the Back to School Celebration(we live in a city with a very high low income population,and this event has the parents go through lots of tables which have info about resources available in the city before the kids get their backpacks) which had a few notebooks and pens and pencils(also recieved a free cell phone with 90 minutes a month for me,since we receive assistance,which I gave to ds as my mom pays for dd and my cells),and another one from another celebration at the park up the street,these were VERY nice and had some supplies,a book,and a very nice lunch bag.2 were surprises,we didn't expect the yard sale one or the one at the park.The yard sale one and the back to school ones will wear out very quickly,last year ds went through 4 similar ones.But it's awesome that they give them out!The lunch bags we'll most likely donate,as both kids get free lunch.Ds is bussed for free as it's in his IEP,and my mom brings dd to school and her best friend's mom brings her home,and will not accept gas money.I bought some tissues for both schools,and will buy some supplies off ds's teacher's wish list when I have the money.Neither school has a specified list of needed supplies per child,so I just bought what I thought they would go through.
The uniforms are a whole other matter!!I don't like them at all.Usually I buy their clothes at Salvation Army or yard sales for under $2 each,but they didn't have any uniform styles and colors in their sizes.So even though I went as cheap as possible(dd ended up with $12 boys pants from Target,as I couldn't find any girls or juniors for under $20!),I still spent way more than I usually would have.I don't understand how they passed this rule,the parents were not asked,neither were the students.In a city with such a high low income population,it wouldn't have passed had we had our say.Maroon,black or grey tees or polos,black or khaki pants,no hooded sweatshirts,no cargo pants,plain black,white,or brown shoes,no designs or characters allowed.I also had to travel quite a bit to find these items,as everything local was sold out.Thankfully I have my parents,as we don't have a car.Some I even had to have my dad order online!Usually I only buy new undies,socks,and shoes,and always as cheap as possible.Shoes were $70 for the 2 kids,and that was at Payless's buy one get one half off!There were many cheaper styles my dc liked better,but they weren't uniform style.Ugg.The uniforms ended up costing me over $200,which does include the shoes,but that is still way too much for me.At least they mostly share shirts,and I was able to find some boys grey tees for about $3 each on clearance at a Target that is fairly far away.I bought all 4 they had.
My DS's supplies came to $28. I'm only counting the stuff from the school supply list -- I'm not including stuff like backpack, lunchbox, water bottle, etc., all of which we reused from last year.
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SANTA CRUZ, California (Wednesday, October 1, 2008) – The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 4-star O'Neill Cold Water Classic and ASP Grade-3 Oakley Pro Junior North America Championships will draw hundreds of professional and junior surfers from all over the world to Santa Cruz, California's legendary Steamer Lane, Oct. 21-26, 2008.
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Last year, Jordy Smith, took the title after claiming an O'Neill wildcard into the event. He added his name to a who's who list of notable past winners including Ritchie Collins, Martin Potter, Tom Curren, Kieran Horn, Adam Replogle, Taylor Knox, Joel Parkinson and Bobby Martinez.
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Local Santa Cruz surfer, Nat Young, will return to defend his Oakley Pro Junior title at the O'Neill Cold Water Classic, which will serve as the ASP North America Championships and is the final opportunity for the ASP North America junior competitors to gain entrance to the ASP World Junior Championships in Australia.
Only the top four rated North American surfers will move on to the championships, so the small field of 48 and the competitive draw will ensure a climactic finish.
As the final stop of the Macy's CA Trifecta Surf Series, the Cold Water Classic will award a $15,000 bonus cash purse to the top three finishers in the WQS division of the series – $10,000 for first, $3,500 for second and $1,500 for third. After the second event on the series, the Oakley Newport Beach Pro, the Trifecta points leaders have been shaken up with Nate Yeomans (2,175 pts) taking the lead after securing his third consecutive championship at 56th Street in Newport Beach.
2005 Macy's CA Trifecta Champion Asher Nolan (1,800 pts) finds himself in contention again as he takes the number two position after a solid fifth-place finish in Newport. Up-and-coming Malibu surfer Dillon Perillo (1,663 pts) skyrockets to third after shining in both the WQS and Juniors events at Newport. Former O'Neill Cold Water Classic Champion Kieran Horn (1,650 pts) now sitting in fourth, will look to exploit his hometown advantage.
For the second year, the Oakley Pro Junior Division will also receive a significant Trifecta bonus purse, which has doubled from $5,000 to $10,000 and will award $7,000 for first, $2,000 for second, and $1,000 for third. After Newport, Hawaii's Sebastian Zietz (778 pts) maintains his lead and Dillon Perillo (725 pts) jumps to second in the standings for his win at the Newport Beach Oakley Pro Junior. Jason Harris (630 pts.) slips slightly to third place after finishing in 17th in Newport. Last year's O'Neill Cold Water Classic Oakley Pro Junior Champion and Santa Cruz's own Nat Young (583 pts) holds a solid fourth place following consistent performances at both Trestles and Newport.
The O'Neill Cold Water Classic will be webcast LIVE via www.coldwaterclassic.net
For more information, log onto www.aspnorthamerica.org
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The Global Volcanism Program has no activity reports for Grensdalur.
The Global Volcanism Program has no Weekly Reports available for Grensdalur.
The Global Volcanism Program has no Bulletin Reports available for Grensdalur.
The small Grensdalur volcanic system (also known as the Hveragerdi system) lies at the eastern end of the Reykjanes Peninsula, SE of the Hengill volcanic system and south of the Hrómundartindur volcanic system. Grensdalur is the oldest of the three volcanic systems in the Hengill area and was last active during the Pleistocene. The Hveragerdi geothermal area contains high- and low-temperature geothermal features that include fumaroles, hot springs and pools, mud pots, and geysers, and provide heat to the town of Hveragerdi.
The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any Holocene eruptions from Grensdalur. If this volcano has had large eruptions (VEI >= 4) prior to 10,000 years ago, information might be found on the Grensdalur page in the LaMEVE (Large Magnitude Explosive Volcanic Eruptions) database, a part of the Volcano Global Risk Identification and Analysis Project (VOGRIPA).
This compilation of synonyms and subsidiary features may not be comprehensive. Features are organized into four major categories: Cones, Craters, Domes, and Thermal Features. Synonyms of features appear indented below the primary name. In some cases additional feature type, elevation, or location details are provided.
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|Steam plumes, newly formed after a May 2008 earthquake, rise from the Reykir ("smokes" in Icelandic) geothermal area, with the town of Hveragerdi in the background. The Hveragerdi geothermal field lies within the small Grensdalur volcanic system. Grensdalur is the oldest of three volcanic systems in the Hengill area and was last active during the Pleistocene. The Hveragerdi geothermal area include fumaroles, hot springs and pools, mud pots, and geysers, and provides heat to the town of Hveragerdi.
Photo coutesy of the University of Iceland Hvergerdi Research Station, 2008.
The following references have all been used during the compilation of data for this volcano, it is not a comprehensive bibliography. Discussion of another volcano or eruption (sometimes far from the one that is the subject of the manuscript) may produce a citation that is not at all apparent from the title.
Clifton A E, Sigmundsson F, Feigl K L, Gudmundsson G, Arnadottir T, 2002. Surface effects of faulting and deformation resulting from magma accumulation at the Hengill triple junction, SW Iceland, 1994-1998. J Volc Geotherm Res, 115: 233-255.
Hansteen T H, 1991. Multi-stage evolution of the picritic Maelifell rocks, SW Iceland: constraints from mineralogy and inclusions of glass and fluid in olivine. Contr Mineral Petr, 109: 225-239.
Sigmundsson F, Einarsson P, Rognvaldsson S T, Foulger G R, Hodgkinson K M, Gunnar Thorbergsson G , 1997. The 1994-1995 seismicity and deformation at the Hengill triple junction, Iceland: triggering of earthquakes by minor magma injection in a zone of horizontal shear stress . J Geophys Res, 102: 15,151-15,161.
Zhanxue S, Armannsson H, 2000. Gas chemistry and subsurface temperature estimation in the Hveragerdi high-temperature geothermal field, SW-Iceland. Proc World Geotherm Cong, 2000, Kyushy-Tohoku, Japan, May 28-June 10, 2000, p 2235-2240.


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Marijuana DUI standard dies a 3rd time in CO
Voters in Washington state will consider a 5 nanogram THC driving limit this fall on a ballot measure about marijuana legalization. A legalization ballot measure pending in Colorado specifically leaves the question to lawmakers.
Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper added drugged driving to a list of measures he asked lawmakers to consider in the special legislative session expected to end Wednesday.
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy has asked all states to adopt blood-limit, drugged driving laws and set a goal of reducing drugged driving in the United States 10 percent by the year 2015. But the White House doesn't tell states what nanogram limit to set for illegal drugs.
Law enforcement lobbyists in Colorado have vowed to keep trying to enact a pot DUI standard. Tom Raynes of the Colorado District Attorneys Council argues that even though medical marijuana is legal in Colorado, it's not dosed like prescription drugs and is easily abused.
"Folks don't know what they're taking," Raynes said. "It's like a doctor offering a bowl of drugs and saying, `Reach in, take what you think you need and go ahead and drive.' ... We've got to get a handle on this."
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The Perth Wildcats have signed exciting 2013 second round NBA Draft pick James Ennis as an import on their roster for the upcoming NBL season.
The Atlanta Hawks selected Ennis as the 50th pick in June's NBA Draft, before immediately trading him to back-to-back NBA Champions the Miami Heat.
With an abundance of superstar wing players such as LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, the Heat picked up Ennis with the view of him playing in the 2014/15 NBA season, when a host of their veterans, including Shane Battier and Ray Allen, become free agents. This means he can play for the Wildcats this season and still remain property of Miami, where he will likely return next season. His contract at the 'Cats includes an NBA out-clause for the 2013/14 season where he could return to the Heat if the opportunity arises.
Standing at 200cm and weighing in at 90kg, Ennis is a swingman who was an All-American senior at Long Beach State University and was named Big West Player of the Year after turning heads with standout performances in the 2012/13 season.
The 23-year-old is an explosive athlete with a wing-span of almost seven feet and the hops to allow him to fly over helpless defenders.
The American is excited to be coming to Perth.
"I can't wait to get over to Australia and join my new teammates," said Ennis.
"Obviously I would have liked to be playing in the NBA this season, but it's a huge opportunity to develop my skills in a good competition and put on a show for the fans in Perth."
Ennis played in the NBA Summer League in Orlando before catching the eye of both Wildcats managing director Nick Marvin and head coach Trevor Gleeson who witnessed his ability first hand at the Summer League in Las Vegas.
"We saw this guy score 25 points in the semi-final of the NBA Summer League and we thought wow, this kid can really play, but we didn't think we'd get him to Australia, but we are now super excited to have him at the Wildcats and can't wait for him to suit up for us because he is going to be a highlight reel," said Gleeson.
"He's long, he's athletic, he's a scorer, people in Perth are going to love watching this kid play and they will have to make the most of it because I think he will spend about seven or eight years in the NBA after he sees out the season with us."
In the 2012/13 NCAA season, Ennis averaged 16 points shooting at an impressive 48.3 per cent from the field while playing for Long Beach State. He's also dangerous from the three-point line, hitting 35 per cent from long range while picking up an average of 6.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 blocks per game.
James Ennis is currently in New Jersey where he has been attending the NBA Rookie Transition Program, and the club expects him to arrive in Perth next week.


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Bluewater Productions has already brought new readers to sequential storytelling with its Political Power, Female Force and Fame comic book series. Now the independent comics company is reaching out to the members of NASCAR nation with its latest comic: Fame: Danica Patrick.
Bluewater's latest biography comic traces Patrick's rise through the male-dominated ranks of auto racing. It also explores the fascination that the public has with Patrick.
Writer CW Cooke, who has also penned Bluewater's top-selling Taylor Swift biography comic, said that even the most devoted of fans will learn something new about Patrick after reading this book.
"We've all seen the pictures and heard the gossip about her," Cooke said. "But digging into her story and learning about her really focused me on the fact that she's a real person and not just a pin-up model or a one-note person."
Cooke hasn't created a white-washed version of Patrick's NASCAR performances, either. The comic covers the critics who say that Patrick hasn't had enough success on the track to deserve all the attention that she gets.
Fame: Danica Patrick will hit comic book shops and online retailers like Amazon in December. The 32-page comic will retail for $3.99.
Artist Valerio Giangiordano handled the art for Patrick's story. Cooke, who was thrilled when he received his sample pages, said that fans won't be disappointed in the job that Giangiordano turned in.
"I just can't wait until you get to see this," Cooke said. "The art was knocked out of the park on this one. One word breathless"
Darren G. Davis, publisher and founder of Bluewater Productions, said that the company's biography comics, which have generated reams of coverage from mainstream media, have brought a new stream of readers to the world of comic-book storytelling.
Davis said he expects that to continue with the introduction of the Patrick comic.
"I don't know how many Danica Patrick fans are already into comics, but I hope that Fame: Danica Patrick will show NASCAR nation that reading comics can be extremely entertaining," Davis said. "I'm proud that we are helping to increase the number of comic fans. We all know that the industry needs new readers to truly thrive."
Bluewater's 1st sports icon to be transformed into a comic book is David Beckham which will be in stores October 13.
Bluewater Productions is one of the leading independent comics companies in the country. In addition to its line of biography comics, the company publishes a series of science-fiction, horror, superhero, young-adult and drama comics.


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Adam Smith, the father of modern economics, distinguished between "value in use" and "value in exchange" – in his own words: "The word VALUE, it is to be observed, has two different meanings, and sometimes expresses the utility of some particular object, and sometimes the power of purchasing other goods which the possession of that object conveys. The one may be called 'value in use'; the other, 'value in exchange'. The things which have the greatest value in use have frequently little or no value in exchange; on the contrary, those which have the greatest value in exchange have frequently little or no value in use. Nothing is more useful than water: but it will purchase scarce anything; scarce anything can be had in exchange for it. A diamond, on the contrary, has scarce any use-value; but a very great quantity of other goods may frequently be had in exchange for it".
According to Smith, the value in exchange is the power of a commodity to purchase other goods and whose objective measure is expressed in the market. A virtual adaptation of this want-based value in exchange now exists, also called – "Bitcoins" (Currency: B). Ever heard of it before? Perhaps you have not been labeled as one of those into-the-digital world technology geeks whose life revolves around the digital space and virtual worlds. Not that I am one either, but hey, then we all know that curiosity killed the cat. I came to know of Bitcoin's existence while with a media and entertainment start-up, previously in my career, with which I was engaged with, devising and supporting partnership strategy for payment gateways. That's how I foremost got introduced to Bitcoins; that's how the inquisitiveness built-up.
So what is a Bitcoin? – It is world's first digital currency that was devised in 2009 by a programmer called, or atleast he/ she is believed to be called, Satoshi Nakomoto. Bitcoins are digital currencies (coins) that are earned by solving real-time networking security problems. These coins then can be traded for real currencies on exchanges (where Bitcoin's are traded), or for goods from certain businesses that accept them. Now read this: Bitcoin is a concept run by internet users and not by any business or bank. The concept of exchanging Bitcoins needs only a computer, an internet network, and a flash drive, which also acts as your locker. Since the concept has been devised on open source, anyone can view the code and hence you must have basic computer security knowledge to ensure that there is no digital theft or hacks. Still confused on how it works? Ok so try this analogy – ever heard of peer-to-peer music sharing – hello Napster: the bane to the media and entertainment industry, and a boon to the pirates. If you haven't heard about Napster, then it is about time to you get your basics right. Coming back to the point, the Bitcoins work like peer-to-peer music sharing networks, except that they are a decentralized internet society. The demand for the same grows as long as the internet users use Bitcoins and circulate it.
Bitcoin has no banks to report to, nor it is associated with one (remember I mentioned, the concept is driven by users and users alone), so you just end up saving extra $$$ that you always wanted to in order to avoid paying those extra commissions and fees to set-up and maintain an account. In other words, it has no central monetary authority to monitor the transactions online, which only means that is unlikely to expand beyond a few niche segments such as the online gamblers, hackers and other ill repute behind the screen underground characters. Some good things about the use of this digital currency are that transactions across the globe become easier – and moreover it is free. Also your account is never frozen or kept inactive – so you can now plan on an epic timeless expedition across the globe without stressing about what happened to your account. It also forms a great way of conducting easy transactions for petite and freelance businesses. Wouldn't you want to have such a thing when you aren't investing that much? And yes, you need not worry about the inflation, since the supply of the digital coins is done at a predetermined rate. At the time the concept began the value of one Bitcoin was approximately about 60 US cents, and at the time of this blog post, it is already trading at approximately US $15. You may want to check the website 'Mt.Gox', that allows trading of US Dollars (USD) for Bitcoins or
Bitcoins for USD, 24/7 – now wouldn't you want such a hassle-free, round-the-clock control on your money?
Upshot: Stock markets interest me in general, and I found the concept of Bitcoin quite fascinating and interesting especially looking at the two year currency valuation. As per Reuters, approximately $130 million worth of Bitcoins are now in existence, but the number is not expected to explode enormously. But like any other currency, a Bitcoin's worth also fluctuates with demand. Since Bitcoin is a system run by users, the understanding is that it will either see an extensive recognition or it will not. It will by no means go away until people decide to bring it to an end. It will keep running as long as the users have the will and ability to keep it going. Bitcoins, a very good concept, is probably attracting large number of eyeballs in the digital space, but because of the lack of a central monetary authority they are probably disaster-prone. It is all but a giant digital ponzi scheme ready to burst soon.
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Most of us have experienced the sight and sound of a low-flying airplane. It can be deafeningly loud and equally unnerving. That is why there are protections in the law for those who live within a flight path and must endure turbo-thunder on a routine basis.
It is unclear at this point whether residents of East Columbia have a legitimate complaint regarding nighttime air traffic from Baltimore-Washington International Airport over their homes.


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The Board of Washington County Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in the commission room at the Washington County Courthouse. Present: Alison Mueller, 1st District Commissioner; Roger Otott, 2nd District Commissioner, Chairman; Gene Helms, 3rd District Commissioner, and Lou Kern, County Clerk. Absent: Elizabeth Hiltgen, County Attorney, due to trial matters. Chairman Otott called the meeting ...Read More »
Texting While Driving Warnings Done
The Kansas law banning texting while driving took effect July 1, 2010, but officers could only issue warnings for the first six months. As of Jan. 1, 2011, citations may be written with a minimum fine of $60, plus court costs.Read More »
One Killed, Two Injured in Blue Springs Fire
One person was killed and two injured by a fire in Blue Springs on Monday. At approximately 8:30 A.M. Gage County Communications dispatched Blue Springs Fire Department to a house fire at 102 West 3rd in Blue Springs. Upon arrival firefighters found Wes O'Keefe, age 47 of 102 West 3rd, Blue Springs, outside the structure suffering from burns. O'Keefe told ...Read More »
Washington County Sheriff's Report
On 010811 officers were dispatched to 38 South Center, Barnes for a report of Domestic Battery. No arrests were made. On 011311 in the 400 block of Quivira Road. John Holle, Linn driving a 2003 Ford Truck was northbound and could not get stopped in time and struck a 1989 Ford Truck driven by Loren Bott, Linn. No injuries ...Read More »
Complete TVL Tournament Results – Monday Jan. 17
Monday, January 17 – Twin Valley League Tournament Results Girls #1 Washington Co. 76, #8 Wetmore 45 F #3 Baileyville B&B 60, #6 Centralia 42 F #4 Valley Heights 52, #5 Frankfort 42 F #2 Hanover 46, #7 Onaga 37 F Boys #4 Centralia 61, #5 Onaga 51 F #1 Washington Co. 67, #8 Blue Valley 39 F #3 Baileyville ...Read More »
MARYSVILLE USD #364 Regular Board Meeting Highlights January 12, 2011
• Accepted the following donations: o Received $351.04 from Tom Knott for paint for the "M" on the football field. o Received $6,000 from Guise-Weber Foundation, Inc. and $2,000 from R.L. or Elsa Helvering Trust for the WIA program. o Received $500 from the Winifred Johnson Charitable Trust for the WIA program. o Received $125 from John McNish (Bolton & ...Read More »
Woman Injured in Nemaha County Crash
A Morrill woman was injured Monday on Highway 36 east of K63 when she lost control of her vehicle and went into a ditch. Karri Wendler, age 20, of Morrill was travelling West on Highway 36 when she tried to pull onto the side of the road, lost control and slid into the ditch striking the brush pile. According to ...Read More »
Nemaha County Board Willing to Help Centralia Re-establish EMS Service
The board phoned and spoke to Brent Teeter with Seneca EMS concerning ambulance services in Nemaha County. Commissioners let Mr. Teeter know that if the City of Centralia was able to reinstate their ambulance service, the county would subsidize the program in the amount of $1,000.00 per month as they had done in the past. Commissioners also stated that they ...Read More »
One Injured in K9 Accident
In a follow-up to an accident we reported on Thursday. Nebraska State Patrol reports that they responded to an injury accident on Tuesday evening at 9:50 on K9 2.6 miles South of Palmer, Kansas. According to the report Roger K. Mikels of Miltonvale, Kansas was driving Northbound on K9 when the passenger side wheel dropped off the pavement. Mikels overcorrected ...Read More »
Fire Damages Odell Home
A house fire in Odell caused extensive damage to a home on Thursday evening. Odell, Diller and Beatrice Firefighters responded to a blaze at a house owned by Jake Rutti just after 5 p.m. The home is located on Highway 8 and Highway 112 west of Odell. Rutti reported that he was sealing cracks with foam when the foam caught ...Read More »


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No other UK tour operator features on this list and beating them to first is a day safari in Kenya – but Mull's
Martin and Judith Keivers have seen their wildlife trip operation, Mull Charters, ranked No 2 in the world by Tripadvisor.
They knew nothing about their Tripadvisor ranking until Sea Kayaking Scotland contacted them to say 'Well done' – and then had to go searching for it.
Mull Charters began by chance.
Martin and Judith run a B&B in Salen on the east coast of Mull – which happens to be the home base for the RSPB's Mull officer, Dave Sexton who, in turn, happens to be a prime move in the development of the White Tailed Sea Eagles breeding, observation and tracking programmne on the island.
Dave Sexton and Mull are also well known to wildlife television and film audiences around the world through Dave's advisory work on documentaries and films and his appearances on major programmes like the BBC's Spring and Autumnwatch series.
Martin and Judith were looking for another service they might run to complement their B&B business and mentioned the possibility of sea tours to watch the sea eagles – and Mull Charters was born.
They took the advice from Dave Sexton and from RSPB Scotland seriously and planned their business accordingly. The result is clear in the worldwide recognition now awarded.
What they do is strictly controlled and Mull Charters is licensed both by RSPB Scotland and by Scottish Natural Heritage. They are told which territories they may enter and when. They are told how much they may feed the eagles without making them dependent – and in fact this is quite an interesting part of what they do.
When the chicks are hatched each year and the parent birds are hunting for food to feed them, the fish they are fed from Mull Charters' boat Lacy Jane, provides them with food which helps to allay farmers' constant anxieties about the potential of the birds to take newly born lambs. This may well happen 0ccasionally but far less than the inevitable mythology would have it.
The breeding pairs observed from the Mull Charters tours are already well established, so their business is not creating unsustainable populations.
They feed them by throwing small amounts of fish in the water off the boat when they see that the birds are active in the area. This gives those aboard wonderful opportunities to see the birds close in and to photograph them (see photo two below, of Lady Jane, visitors and a hovering sea eagle close in).
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The company take only a small number of passengers – a maximum of 12 – which gives everyone a great view of the birds (who almost always turn up) – and of the other wildlife species around – basking sharks, minke whales, porpoises and dolphins, sea otters and a multiplicity of sea birds.
Martin says that sea birds have had a particularly good season with the seas rich in feeding for them. Manx Shearwaters have been present in some numbers – with their quite spectacular flight.
The Lady Jane used to do a passenger ferry run between Colonsay and Port Askaig in Islay, sometimes between Colonsay and Mull. She now belongs to Mull Charters and operates out of Ulva Ferry on the west coast of Mull, her home sea area for wildlife trips.
The company run scheduled tours which anyone can go on. They also run sea angling trips and charters.
They are the only operator taking people to see Inch Kenneth Island, which is off Mull's west coast.
This small island belonged to Lord Redesdale, father of the famous Mitford sisters. It was home to Hitlerite, Unity Mitford, for some time after her repatriation to hospital in Britain following her alleged attempt to commit suicide by shooting herself in the head in a Munich park when England declared war on Germany.
Inch Kenneth has its mysteries – we wrote on this in an earlier article, Inch Kenneth, Mitfords and mysteries – and Mull Charters is the only way of getting out to see this fascinating place.
Mull Charters appeared in the BBC's Springwatch this year – with Martin Keivers (right) with Iolo Williams while filming it; and will feature on a forthcoming BBC series on the Hebrides – Martin Keivers is in the lead photograph, top, with John Aitchison aboard Lady Jayne, during filming for this series.
Congratulations to Mull Charters from Argyll and the Isles Tourism
Argyll and the Isles Tourism is proud of this international recognition for Mull Charters.
Mike Story, its Executive Director, says: 'Argyll and The Isles Tourism are delighted that a local company has received such well deserved recognition.
'Martin and Judith Keivers work amazingly hard and some of the images of wildlife captured from the Lady Jane are simply world class.
'They deserve this recognition and Calum Ross, our Chair and I are immensely proud of them.
'Mull Charters listing at No 2 in the world reinforces Argyll and The Isles as a world class destination.'
2013 is the Year of Natural Scotland and Argyll and The Isles – possessor of the richest biodiversity in the UK, is perfectly placed to take advantage of the increased publicity arising from Mull Charters ranking on Tripadvisor.
The photographs above are © Mull Charters