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The gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar, is a moth in the family Lymantriidae of Eurasian origin. Originally ranging from Europe to Asia, it was introduced to North America in the late 1860s and has been expanding its range ever since.
The egg is the overwintering stage. After an acclimation stage, eggs can withstand freezing temperatures. The longer they are chilled in winter, the less heating is required for their hatch in spring.
Egg masses are buff colored when first laid but may bleach out over the winter months when exposed to direct sunlight and weathering. As the female lays them, she covers them with hair-like setae from her abdomen. Many individuals find these hairs irritating, and they may offer the eggs some protection. Egg masses contain from a couple of hundred to about 1200 eggs.
Gypsy moths are dispersed in two ways. Natural dispersal occurs when newly hatched larvae hanging from host trees on silken threads are carried by the wind for a distance of up to about 1 mile, although most go less than 50 meters. Eggs can be carried for longer distances. Artificial dispersal occurs when people transport gypsy moth eggs thousands of miles from infested areas on cars and recreational vehicles, firewood, household goods, and other personal possessions. Females are flightless in most varieties, so these are the only means of spreading.
Larvae develop into adults by going through a series of progressive moults through which they increase in size. Instars are the stages between each molt. Male larvae normally go through five instars (and females, six) before entering the pupal stage. Newly hatched larvae are black with long hair-like setae. Older larvae have five pairs of raised blue spots and six pairs of raised brick-red spots along their backs, and a sprinkling of setae.
During the first three instars, larvae remain in the top branches or crowns of host trees. The first stage or instar chews small holes in the leaves. The second and third instars feed from the outer edge of the leaf toward the center.
When population numbers are sparse, the movement of the larvae up and down the tree coincides with light intensity. Larvae in the fourth instar feed in the top branches or crown at night. When the sun comes up, larvae crawl down the trunk of the tree to rest during daylight hours. Larvae hide under flaps of bark, in crevices, or under branches - any place that provides protection. When larvae hide underneath leaf litter, mice, shrews, and Calosoma beetles can prey on them. At dusk, when the sun sets, larvae climb back up to the top branches of the host tree to feed. When population numbers are dense, however, larvae feed continuously day and night until the foliage of the host tree is stripped. Then they crawl in search of new sources of food.
The brown male gypsy moth emerges first, flying in rapid zigzag patterns searching for females. The male gypsy moths are diurnal unlike most moths, which are nocturnal. When heavy, black-and-white egg-laden females emerge, they emit a chemical substance called a pheromone that attracts the males. After mating, the female lays her eggs in July and August close to the spot where she pupated. Then, both adult gypsy moths die. The European and most Russian forms of the gypsy moth have flightless females. Although they have large wings, the musculature is not developed. However, the Japanese gypsy moth females do fly and are attracted to lights.
Gypsy moths (at least of the introduced American population) fly all day and night, with the possible exception of the late morning. They are most active soon after dusk and in the latter hours of the night (Fullard & Napoleone 2001).
The gypsy moth was introduced into the United States in 1868 by a French scientist, Leopold Trouvelot, living in Medford, Massachusetts. The native silk spinning caterpillars were proving to be susceptible to disease. So Trouvelot brought over gypsy moth eggs to try to make a caterpillar hybrid, that could resist diseases. When some of the moths escaped from his lab, they found suitable habitat and started to multiply. Gypsy moth is now one of the most notorious pests of hardwood trees in the eastern United States.
The first outbreak there occurred in 1889. By 1987, the gypsy moth had established itself throughout the northeast USA and southern Quebec and Ontario. The insect has spread south into Virginia and West Virginia, and west into Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Small, isolated infestations have also occurred sporadically in Utah, Oregon, Washington, California and British Columbia, but these have all been successfully eradicated.
Since 1980, the gypsy moth has defoliated over 1 million acres (4,000 km²) of forest each year. In 1981, a record 12.9 million acres (52,200 km²) were defoliated. This is an area larger than Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut combined. In wooded suburban areas, during periods of infestation when trees are visibly defoliated, gypsy moth larvae crawl up and down walls, across roads, over outdoor furniture, and even inside homes. During periods of feeding they leave behind a mixture of small pieces of leaves and frass, or excrement. During outbreaks, the sound of chewing and frass dropping is a continual annoyance. This phenomenon sounds eerily like a light to moderate rain. Gypsy moth populations usually remain at very low levels, but occasionally increase to very high levels which can result in partial to total defoliation of host trees for 1–3 years.
The effects of defoliation depend primarily on the amount of foliage that is removed, the condition of the tree at the time it is defoliated, the number of consecutive defoliations, available soil moisture, and the species of host. If less than 50 percent of their crown is defoliated, most hardwoods will experience only a slight reduction (or loss) in radial growth. If more than 50 percent of their crown is defoliated, most hardwoods will refoliate or produce a second flush of foliage by midsummer. Healthy trees can usually withstand one or two consecutive defoliations of greater than 50 percent. Trees that have been weakened by previous defoliation or been subjected to other stresses such as droughts are frequently killed after a single defoliation of more than 50 percent. Trees use energy reserves during refoliation and are eventually weakened. Weakened trees exhibit symptoms such as dying back of twigs and branches in the upper crown and sprouting of old buds on the trunk and larger branches. Weakened trees experience radial growth reduction of approximately 30 to 50 percent. Trees weakened by consecutive defoliations are also vulnerable to attack by disease organisms and other insects. For example, the Armillaria fungus attacks the roots, and the two-lined chestnut borer attacks the trunk and branches. Affected trees will eventually die 2 or 3 years after they are attacked. Although not preferred by the larvae, pines and hemlocks are subject to heavy defoliation during gypsy moth outbreaks and are more likely to be killed than hardwoods. A single, complete defoliation can kill approximately 50 percent of the pines and 90 percent of the mature hemlocks. This is because conifers do not store energy in their roots; an exception is larch.
There is not any evidence that releasing or enhancing gypsy moth predators or parasites can reduce gypsy moth populations. Manual removal of gypsy moths may be a viable method for reducing damage on small, open-grown trees and shrubs.
During periods when numbers of gypsy moth larvae are dense, pesticides may be the most effective method of reducing the number of larvae and protecting the foliage of host trees. Application of pesticides should be done by a certified applicator, because special equipment is required. Large areas, such as wooded residential areas and forests, should be treated by aircraft.
Available pesticides fall into two broad groups: microbial or biological and chemical (table 1).
Microbial and biological pesticides contain living organisms that must be consumed by the pest. Microbials include bacteria, viruses, and other naturally occurring organisms; biologicals include manmade synthetics of naturally occurring organisms. These pesticides should be applied before the larvae reach the third stage or instar of development. As they mature, larvae become more resistant to microbial pesticides and are, therefore, more difficult to kill.
Low dose pheromone systems are being employed in some areas (Jersey, Channel Islands, UK) to flood areas with synthetic pheromone and effectively 'blind' males so they are unable to locate females.
Nucleopolyhedrosis virus (NPV), a naturally occurring organism, has been developed as a microbial pesticide. It is presently registered under the name "Gypchek" and is available for use in USDA Forest Service sponsored suppression programs. NPV and Gypcheck are specific to the gypsy moth.
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is microbial and biological. It is the most commonly used pesticide. In addition to being used against the gypsy moth, Bt is used against a number of other pests, including the western spruce budworm and other Choristoneura, and tent caterpillar. When Bt is taken internally, the insect becomes paralyzed, stops feeding, and dies of starvation or disease.
Chemical pesticides are contact poisons in addition to being stomach poisons. The timing of the chemical application is less critical to the successful population reduction of the pest than the timing of the application of the microbials and biologicals. Chemical pesticides can affect non-target organisms and may be hazardous to human health.
Table 1 - Microbial and chemical pesticides commonly used for gypsy moth control
|Active ingredient
|Representative trade names
|Bacillus thuringiensis
|Registered for aerial and ground application. Available under a variety of trade names. Toxic to other moth and butterfly larvae. Can be used safely near water.
|Registered for aerial and ground application. Available under a variety of trade names. Toxic to bees and some gypsy moth parasites. Commonly used from the ground to treat individual trees.
|Registered for aerial and ground application. Available under a variety of trade names. Toxic to bees and gypsy moth parasites. At one time, the most widely used chemical in gypsy moth control programs.
|A restricted-use pesticide that can be applied only by certified applicators.
The most commonly used chemical pesticides currently registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use against the gypsy moth contain carbaryl, diflubenzuron, or acephate. Malathion, methoxychlor, phosmet, trichlorfon, and synthetic pyrethroids (permethrin) have also been registered by EPA for control of gypsy moth, but are used infrequently.
Several studies done by Peter G. Kevan and associates of the University of Guelph, between 1975 and 1995 in eastern Canada have shown serious reduction in blueberry and other crop pollination due to forest aerial applications of insecticides that killed non-target wild bees.
Diflubenzuron represents a new class of pesticides called insect growth regulators. It kills gypsy moth larvae by interfering with the normal molting process. Diflubenzuron has no effect on adult insects. Aquatic crustaceans and other immature insects that go through a series of molting stages are often sensitive to this pesticide.
Another very effective way to remove these pests is by fire. In most southern states, people use gasoline and fire to kill the pupae stage of the creature.
Stands of trees that are predominantly oak and grow on poor, dry sites (such as sand flats or rock ridges) are frequently stressed and often incur repeated, severe defoliations. Trees growing under these conditions frequently possess an abundance of structural features such as holes, wounds, and deep bark fissures that provide shelter and habitats for gypsy moth larvae and aid their survival.
Stands of trees that are predominantly oak but grow on protected slopes or on sites with adequate moisture and organic matter are more resistant to defoliation by the gypsy moth.
Slow-growing trees on poor sites frequently survive a single, severe defoliation better than fast-growing trees typically found on well-stocked better sites.
More trees are killed in stands that contain mainly oak species than in oak-pine or mixed hardwood stands. Subdominant trees are killed more rapidly and more often than dominant trees.
Predefollation treatments: When gypsy moth defoliation is anticipated, but not within the next 5 years, predefoliation thinning to selectively remove preferred-host trees can reduce the severity of defoliation, increase the vigor of residual trees, and encourage seed production and stump sprouting. Thinnings should not be conducted in fully stocked stands that will reach maturity within the next 6 to 15 years. Thinning results in a short-term "shock effect" to residual trees. This shock effect, coupled with defoliation-caused stress, renders trees vulnerable to attack by disease organisms such as Armillaria.
In fully stocked stands that will reach maturity within the next 16 or more years, two kinds of thinning can be applied. The method of thinning should depend on the proportion of preferred host species present.
If more than 50 percent of the basal area in a stand is preferred host species (mainly oaks), presalvage thinning should be applied. Presalvage thinning is designed to remove the trees most likely to die (trees with poor crown condition) from stress caused by gypsy moth defoliation.
If less than 50 percent of the basal area in a stand is in preferred host species, sanitation thinning can be applied to reduce further the number of preferred host trees. This will result in fewer refuges for gypsy moth larvae and in improved habitats for the natural enemies of the gypsy moth.
Treatment during outbreaks: If defoliation is current or is expected within the next 5 years, thinnings should be delayed because of potential "shock effect." High-value stands can be protected by applying pesticides. In low-value stands or those that are at low risk (less than 50 percent basal area in preferred host species), protective treatments are optional.
Post-outbreak treatments: After a defoliation episode, the land manager or woodlot owner should pursue efficient salvage of dead trees, but should delay decisions about additional salvage, regeneration, or other treatments for up to 3 years. At the end of 3 years, most defoliation-caused mortality will be complete and the need for treatments can be assessed on the basis of damage level, current stocking conditions, and stand maturity.


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While most of Chicago chose to use Sunday morning to do normal things like sleep in, go to church or attend the Air and Water show, I decided to break in the day with a 70 mile bike ride. Yes, you read that right, SEVENTY miles. And it wasn't even the highlight of the day. After I got home (many, many, many hours later) I headed out with B to take 30ish of our closest friends sailing. It was a gorgeous night, and since I like everything to be all about me, I started it off by promptly watching my iPhone slide off the boat and into Lake Michigan.
Yeah. I thought riding my bike 70 miles sucked, but it turns out watching your phone spiral into the drink is worse.
I won't lie, having our friend Tom dive down and find it was pretty spectacular especially since my directions regarding where it fell resembled hand flapping and general pointing in all directions. Sadly the phone is not remotely considering turning on, so I'm giving it a good soak in some dry rice to see if I can get a glimmer of something out of it. We shall see.
After all that excitement, we went sailing. Along for our three hour tour were many friends including the Namby Pamby, Kristabella, and Judgy Amie. We were treated to some wild sailing (including a few spectacular jibes that had all of us lying flat on the top of the boat so we didn't get decked by moving parts) and splashing (seriously, I though we ordered a dry sail?) but then…the views. Oh the views.
What? I count too.
Ok, maybe not. But this does.
This is the face of someone contemplating how much this little "dropping of the phone" mistake is going to cost:
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Just think…at least it wasn't your brand new camera in the lake. #BrightSide
I'd have a heart attack if my precious iPhone ever fell in any water substance, so I can only imagine what you went through. I just hope my phone doesn't meet its demise before the new iPhone is released at some point this year.
Just a helpful hint. My mom works with computers at a school. They often have wet/spilled on electronics. She collects the silica packets that come in shoes/purses and throws those in with the rice to dry out the electronics. The silica gel absorbs moisture and helps things dry out faster.
I still can't believe that happened! But hey! We got to see cutie Tom without a shirt on!
I hope it works soon!
Thanks again for the invite! It was SO MUCH FUN!
Aww…Tom is a hero! No way I could do that. The plant life alone that is touching him freaks me out.
Every time I see a picture of you, your hair is a different color…
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PS love the skyline pics!!!
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License Renewal Fees:
Renewal fees have increased since the last Optometrist renewal due to fees incurred by the program. As you may know, the renewal fee is evaluated each year and set to meet the budgetary needs of the program; however, it is difficult to predict if costs of regulation will decrease or increase in the future. Renewal fees help offset the operational expenses of the program and are an integral part of our commitment to work diligently to provide consumer protection.
If renewed on or before March 31, 2013:
The Active Optometrist renewal fee is: $275
The Inactive Optometrist renewal fee is: $257
If renewed on or after April 1, 2013, a $15 delinquency charge is applied and the totals are:
The Active Optometrist renewal fee is: $290
The Inactive Optometrist renewal fee is: $272
After May 31, 2013, your license will be expired and you must reinstate.
All fees are Non-Refundable. The Division of Professions and Occupations cannot and will not take payment information over the phone. We will not request credit card numbers or checking account numbers via telephone. You will only be able to pay for your renewal online, in person at our office or by mail with the necessary renewal packet. To protect your information DO NOT provide any credit card or checking account numbers over the phone to an unknown source.
IMPORTANT: You must confirm that payment was received for your renewal to be complete. You will receive a confirmation email from the payment system or check your account for a new expiration date in the "Current Information" tab. If your dates did not update, return to the "cart" in the upper right hand corner of your account to complete payment. Your license is not renewed until payment is complete. You must reinstate if you exceed the 60 day grace period.
Colorado Optometrist licenses expire on March 31, 2013 and it is now time to renew your license to keep it in a current status until March 31, 2015. To renew your license, please follow the step-by-step instructions:
Healthcare Professions Profile—This requirement is new to the Optometrist renewal for 2013. All Optometrist licenses in Active status are required to submit and keep a Healthcare Professions Profile updated ("Healthcare Profile").
3. Online Services—Our new Online Services system was implemented July 1, 2012 and all users must register a new account. From this account, you can update your contact information, obtain information about your license and finish the renewal of your license.
• Click "Next" to register as an INDIVIDUAL. You will then be asked to enter your social security number and last name. Then click "Finish."
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Is it just me or is the Pocket app wonky at the moment?
If you're a frequent user of Pocket, the popular app formerly known as Read It Later, then you might be asking the same question yourself.
A couple of weeks ago, Pocket, like its fellow read-later apps Instapaper and Readability, got updated with optimization for iOS 6 and the iPhone 5. Then, just yesterday, Pocket got updated again.
Yesterday's update, Pocket 4.2.1, contained a fix to a crash when restoring data from an iCloud backup on iOS 6 or an iPhone 5. But, apparently, it also contained a bug that could lead to such issues as crashes upon launch and loading errors.
Having been made aware of the bug by a considerable number of users, the team behind Pocket has already addressed the issues through the app's next update. That update, Pocket 4.2.2, is already being reviewed by Apple.
Update: We have a fix and are submitting to Apple for expedited review. 4.2.2 will fix the issues. We're sorry for the inconvenience.
— Pocket (@Pocket) September 28, 2012
Also, to prevent users who are still on earlier versions from unwittingly upgrading to the faulty 4.2.1 version, Pocket has been temporarily removed from the App Store.
Expect the app to reappear as soon as the 4.2.2 patch is approved by Apple, at which time you can start reading the stuff you've Pocketed on your iDevice again.
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quote:Originally posted by J.L:This might help. The "white room" for Skylab appears to have been number 6A.
And thanks for that picture... never seen it before!!
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Movement of the Mobile Service Structure, normally associated with a Saturn V operation, will not take place during the SL-1 launch. The MSS was used to inspect the second stage insulation of the Saturn V during the CDDT and then moved from Pad A to Pad B to support the SL-2 launch. It is to be returned to Pad A only if a "scrub" is called after cryogenic loading of the Saturn V begins and another inspection of the second stage insulation panels is necessary. The MSS will be moved from Pad B to its park site - in a nominal launch sequence - after the T-20 hour mark in the SL-2 countdown.
Was this done for any other Apollo missions?
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Was ML-2 still on Pad 39A when Skylab 2 launched?
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Phenom photographer and Radcollector columnist Laura Austin, whose body of work by age 21 dwarves many lifelong artists in both scope and quality, has undertaken a rad new project with "Everyone's a Photographer." A group show opening at the Lomo Gallery in LA tonight, "Everyone's a Photographer" features the impressive lineup of Chad Muska, Corey Smith, Jared Eberhardt, Jeremy & Claire Weiss, Natas Kaupas, Ian Ruhter, Danny Zapalac, Jason Lee Parry, and of course Laura Austin herself. Its an event not to be missed, hit the jump for some selected works from the show as well as full event and RSVP info.
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Teen Mom
Did Leah Messer and Corey Simms Get Back Together After She Got Pregnant With Jeremy's Baby?
During the Season 3 finale of Teen Mom 2 on Feb. 4, we watched Leah Messer struggle to tell her ex-hubby Corey Simms about her pregnancy. Much to our surprise, she revealed she felt stuck in her new relationship with pipeline engineer Jeremy Calvert and was having second thoughts about their engagement. Talk about a bombshell!
Corey was obviously super shaken-up by the news — heck, we even saw him shed a few man-tears! But he wasn't crying because he wanted his former wifey back. In fact, he told MTV that his romantic feelings for Leah shut down immediately after she broke the news.
So for people wondering if these West Virginia lovers ever got back together, the answer is no. Leah soon realized that although no man would ever take the place of Aliannah and Aleeah's biological pops, she and Corey just weren't meant to be.
Sadly, Leah miscarried in January 2012 — but the loss didn't halt her relationship with Jeremy. The couple wed later that spring and just welcomed a healthy baby girl into the world on February 4, 2013.
As for Corey, he's happily engaged to a gorgeous police officer named Miranda Patterson.
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Not that I'm complaining but I was curious where Paul Keels has been. He hasn't done a Reds game since the Phillies series..
Not that I'm complaining but I was curious where Paul Keels has been. He hasn't done a Reds game since the Phillies series..
Keels + the Sweater Vest go on an annual
late July vacation 2'gether
before preseason camp opens
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"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act."...George Orwell
"George Bush is a fan of mine...he came to see me in the 70's. His coke dealer brought him."...Bette Midler
"Another note: Gomes told me yesterday that Rolen and Cabrera congratulate teammates for 10-pitch ABs that end in outs, and for sacrificing themselves to get runners over. Gomes said hes never been on a team that did that, not even the World Series Rays." -PD
Maybe he got put on time-out for REPEATEDLY acknowledging Travis Wood's perfect game (though he kept calling it a no-hitter) like a complete d ouchebag, breaking baseball etiquette.
Lets hope he never does another Reds game again.
Getting ready for football season?
"He looked like a surfer kid from SoCal," manager Dusty Baker says. "He didn't say much, but you could tell he was cool."
He's locked in my basement.
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Hamish Rutherford's century highlighted the Black Caps' batting effort, but the tourists are facing a first-inning deficit after the second day of a four-day match against the England Lions at Leicester.
At stumps, the Lions were 219-2, trailing New Zealand by just 66 runs with eight wickets in hand - captain Joe Root was unbeaten on 105 and nightwatchman Chris Wright was yet to get off the mark.
Rutherford had early steered the Kiwis to 285 all out, compiling his knock of 126 runs off 155 balls in almost four hours. In the process, he struck 18 boundaries and four sixes.
The opener also built a 127-run partnership with former skipper Ross Taylor (35), but after he was dismissed - run out by Chris Woakes at 211-4 - the Black Caps could not find any traction and lost their final six wickets for just 74 runs.
Dean Brownlie was the next biggest contributor with 42, while wicketkeeper BJ Watling chipped in 23. For the Lions, Toby Roland-Jones took 4-54.
In response, Root and opener Michael Carberry put one 182 runs for the second wicket, before Carberry eventually fell for 77, caught Brownlie off the bowling of Bruce Martin.
Tim Southeee took the only other wicket to fall, enticing opener Varun Chopra into a catch taken by skipper Brendon McCullum for just four runs.
But McCullum also gave Root a life on 23, when he failed to take a high catch at second slip.
The Kiwi bowlers - notably frontliners Southee and Trent Boult - have also conceded 33 extras in just 59 overs.
New Zealand v England Lions
New Zealand
First inning
Fulton lbw b Onions 7
Rutherford run out (Woakes) 126
Williamson c Kerrigan b Roland-Jones 7
Taylor lbw b Roland-Jones 35
Brownlie not out 42
McCullum c Carberry b Onions 1
Watling b Woakes 23
Southee lbw b Bopara 11
Martin lbw b Kerrigan 6
Bracewell c Chopra b Roland-Jones 4
Boult b Roland-Jones 4
Extras 19
Total 285
Fall: 1-16 (Fulton), 2-41 (Williamson), 3-168 (Taylor), 4-211 (Rutherford), 5-212 (McCullum), 6-245 (Watling), 7-258 (Southee), 8-274 (Martin), 9-279 (Bracewell) 10-285 (Boult)
Bowling: Onions 15-2-46-2, Woakes 18-5-56-1, Roland-Jones 12.5-3-54-4, Wright 15-1-59-0, Bopara 9-0-29-1, Kerrigan 5-0-31-1
England Lions
First inning
Carberry c Brownlie b Martin 77
Chopra c McCullum b Southee 4
Root not out 105
Wright not out 0
Extras 33
Total (for two wickets) 219
Fall: 1-19 (Chopra), 2-201 (Carberry)
Bowling: Boult 11-2-33-0, Southee 14-2-49-1, Bracewell 12-4-36-0, Martin 14-4-59-1, Williamson 8-1-29-0
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Caspian Sea
Caspian Sea (Greek: Κασπία θάλαττα): largest enclosed sea on earth. Whether it was really enclosed on all sides, was hotly contested in Antiquity.
Several rivers empty themselves into the Caspian Sea, like the Wolga from the north (the ancient Tanais) and the Aras (ancient Araxes) from Armenia. In a famous section of his Histories, the Greek researcher Herodotus states that this Araxes emptied itself in this sea "through only one branch".note[Herodotus, Histories 1.202.] This has been explained as a confusion with the Oxus (the modern Amudar'ya), which indeed, as Herodotus says, emptied itself in large marshes but used to have one branch that flowed to the Caspian.
The ancients believed that the Caspian Sea was exceptionally rich in fish.note[Strabo, Geography 11.7.3-4.] The Caspian White Fish, caught off the Iranian coast, is still considered a delicatessen; sturgeon is also famous. Herodotus mentions the Caspian seals, informing us that people dressed themselves in their skins; he also refers to natural dyes.note[Herodotus, Histories 1.203.]
Herodotus was also aware of the fact that the Caspian Sea was surrounded by land on all sides.note[Herodotus, Histories 1.203.] and so was Aristotle.note[Aristotle, Meteorology 354A3‑4.] but later authors denied this, and believed that the waters were connected to the outer Ocean.note[E.g., Eratosthenes, who is probably quoted by Strabo, Geography 11.6.1.] Alexander the Great sent out a scientific expedition to establish the facts,note[Arrian, Anabasis 7.16.2.] but Strabo was not impressed by what he learned from the final report.note[Strabo, Geography 11.6.4.] A century and a half later, Ptolemy again held the opinion that it was not a gulf of the northern Ocean, but surrounded by land.note[Ptolemy, Geography 7.5.4.]
The ancients also called this vast body of water the "Hyrcanian Sea" or, after the ethnogenesis of the Khazars, the Khazar Sea. Modern Iranians still use this name.


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The carrier-carrier market is not trading in the same sense that stockbroking houses trade with each other. Whereas brokers and banks may buy and sell the same stocks or bonds with each other in the same day, carriers have to be very careful not to do that. If carrier A buys Venezuela from carrier B who buys it from A, one call will come in to carrier A, go to B and go back to A again, over and over until all the circuits are taken up with one call. If it does terminate on an overflow route, the carriers may bill each other many times over for the same call. This is called looping and is very undesirable.
Carriers sign interconnect agreements with each other specifying the terms under which they will do business. As well as the usual terms of payment and dispute resolution, these will include the terms of price notifications. The industry standard is currently seven days for price increases while price decreases take effect on the day of notification. Because the margins in the carrier-carrier market are around 5% - 10%, re-routes or price increases must be made quickly to a destination where the current route is going to increase in price. Since the price increase itself has seven days' notice, it must be issued within twenty-four hours of the cost increase to avoid losses. This puts a significant pressure on the carrier's LCR team, who must process the offers from their suppliers quickly and accurately.
Mobile number portability also impacts the internet telephony, VOIP (Voice over IP) and least cost routing (LCR) businesses. Mobile number portability is a service that makes it possible for subscribers to keep their existing mobile phone number when changing the service provider (or mobile operator).
VOIP is clearly identified as a Least Cost Routing (LCR) voice routing system, which is based on checking the destination of each telephone call as it is made, and then sending the call via the network that will cost the customer the least. With GSM number portability now in place, LCR providers can no longer rely on using the network root prefix to determine how to route a call. Instead, they now need to know the actual current network of every number before routing the call. A voice call originated in the VOIP environment which is routed to a mobile phone number of a traditional mobile carrier also face challenges to reach its destination in case the mobile phone number is ported.
Therefore, VOIP and LCR solutions also need to handle MNP when routing a voice call. In countries without a central database like UK it might be necessary to query the GSM network about the home network a mobile phone number belongs to. As VOIP starts to take off in the enterprise markets because of least cost routing options, it needs to provide a certain level of reliability when handling calls.
MNP checks are important to assure that this quality of service is met; by handling MNP lookups before routing a call and assuring that the voice call will actually work, VOIP companies give businesses the necessary reliability they look for in an internet telephony provider. UK-based messaging operator Tyntec provides a Voice Network Query service, which helps not only traditional voice carriers but also VOIP providers to query the GSM network to find out the home network of a ported number.
In countries such as Singapore, the most recent Mobile number portability solution is expected to open the doors to new business opportunities for non-traditional telecommunication service providers like wireless broadband providers and voice over IP (VOIP) providers.
Last but not least, in November 2008 the North American FCC (Federal Communications Commission) released an order extending number portability obligations to interconnected VOIP providers and carriers that support VOIP providers.
Number plan management monitors changes in suppliers' dial codes and adds or removes codes from the company's own code tables to improve costs. Implementing the changes across the company's switches, billing systems, calling card and other IN platforms is a significant task for the engineering and billing departments.
Quality is usually measured by the Answer-Seize Ratio (ASR = call attempts answered / call attempts), Post-Dial Delay (PDD) and the Average Call Duration (ACD). If the average call duration is very low, it is taken to mean that the call quality is so poor that people cannot have a conversation and hang up. This matters to calling card operators because people do not re-purchase card services that give a low ACD. A low ASR is taken to mean that callers cannot get through to the other end and hence that the route is congested or low-quality. Post-dial delay is the time from dialing the last digit to the time a caller hears ringing. Callers often interpret a PDD of more than three or four seconds as meaning that there is no connection at all.
Additionally, the team may take into account the responsiveness of their supplier's technical team: if there is a fault or low quality, does the supplier fix it or just say that it is the best they can do?
LCR software varies from home-grown Excel spreadsheets, through Access and Microsoft Visual Studio applications to commercial products offering integration with the switch and billing systems costing up to £500,000 for an installation. The simpler the software, the more complex the surrounding manual processes.
Daniel AJ Sokolov, Problems with VOIP and Convergent Services
VOIP News, US Number Portability Extends to VOIP Providers
IDA Singapore, Singapore to Enjoy Full Mobile Number Portability from 13 June


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The 18th edition of the annual Brufut Marathon is set to take place on Saturday December 8th, with all activities centering in and around the Town of Brufut, the organisers said in a press release sent to Observer Sports.
This year's edition is designed to be the commencement of a new era in the format and scope of the now famous race. It will for the first time attract over 1000 runners, made of teams from companies, schools and individuals residing in and outside Gambia.
The release added that registration for this year's event is open until December 2nd 2012 and all institutions are invited to fill the registration forms detailing categories of events and mode of registrations now available at the reception or with the sports coordinators of most hotels, companies and sports organisations, press houses, and schools in Brufut.
The organisers of the Run, the BMRA, wishes to announce for the interest of potential overseas participants that it has partnered Brussels Airlines and the Brufut-based5- Star- Sheraton Hotel to meet the travelling and accommodation needs of would-be runners. For more on this, runners are advised to log on www. brufut-ma.org for direct information on this.
Started in 1994, the Brufut Marathon Run has an intriguing feature and history of being the most regularly held and most famous Gambian road race, organised in a semi-urban setting, by mainly indigenes of the coastal town. Over the years, it has also attracted overseas interest mainly through the influence of its UK collaborators, Friends Of The Gambia Association, FOTGA, which facilitates the dissemination of information about it around the world and the UK in particular.


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We would love to have you join us for an upcoming Open House. If you are interested in having your child attend The Greene School, please register for one of these informative open houses and enjoy a tour of the school. You can find us at 94 John Potter Road in beautiful West Greenwich, Rhode Island.
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Transgenic and Genome Engineering Core Facility
The development of the techniques for introducing foreign DNA into the germ line of mice by microinjection and those of engineering embryonic stem cells prior to injection to mouse blastocyte had yielded two powerful experimental tools: the ability to overexpress or suppress genes in specific tissues of a mouse (transgenic mice), and the power to ablate specific gene expression in the whole mouse or in a tissue specific manner (knock out mice). Since the establishment of these technologies, their use has allowed exploring the role of a variety of genes during development, as well as the importance of these genes for certain physiological and biochemical processes and for the development of disease. Although the gene knock out technology is developed for a mouse model, several transgenic animals (including rats, pigs, etc.) have been studied and reported. The mouse core facility at Boston University School of Medicine provides centralized, expert service to produce successfully these animal models for investigators at Boston University and as an outside service. Thus far, this core has produced animal models relevant to cancer biology, as well as to hematopoietic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastric and immunological diseases.
Examples of mouse models generated at our core facility
Figure 1Figure 2Figure 1: The tGO transgene is a fusion protein made up of the cytoplasmic and TM domains of the transferring receptor and the immunogenic peptides of ovalbumin linked to a tetracycline regulated promoter. The tGO mice can be bred to transgenic lines in which transactivator expression is regulated by an assortment of tissue specific promoters to establish model systems for the analysis of autoimmune disease. These investigations were led by Dr. Ann Rothstein, who indicated: "the studies were greatly facilitated by the ability of the Transgenic Core to inject the tGO construct directly into BALB/c oocytes." For more details see What is New in Our FacilityFigure 2: T his figure is from Yang et al. JCI 2006 116:1913, which represents collaborative efforts of investigators at BUSM (Dr. Ravid, senior investigator). This study describes the generation of the first A2b adenosine receptor knock out mouse model. It also includes the ?-gal gene knocked-in instdead of the deleted receptor. This model was crucial in revealing the role of this receptor in vascular function and tissue regeneration. Shown are ?-Gal expression patterns in different vascular tissues.


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The price of the Rezound has been dropped to $80 on the Verizon website. I believe this is in anticipation of imminent new phone releases. I would look to the third party suppliers, such as Amazon, for even deeper discounts soon. It's a good time to consider this phone, especially since it ships with ICS.
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Reinert Center for Teaching Excellence Candidate ForumEvent Details: 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m., May 25, John and Lucy Cook Hall, 3674 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63108
The third candidate for the position of director of the Reinert Center for Teaching Excellence, Paul Myhre, Ph.D., will have an on-campus presentation and interview from 2:30-3:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, in Cook Hall, room 230.
Click here to review Myhre's CV.
All faculty, staff and students in the SLU community are invited to attend a presentation by the candidate and to take part in an open forum with him.
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School evocation [fire]; Level bloodrager 1, magus 1, sorcerer/wizard 1, witch 1; Domain fire 1
Casting Time 1 standard action
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Burning Hands
A cone of searing flame shoots from your fingertips.
Any creature in the area of the flames takes 1d4 points of fire damage per caster level (maximum 5d4).
Flammable materials burn if the flames touch them. A character can extinguish burning items as a full-round action.
Mythic Burning Hands
The range increases to 20 feet, and the damage dealt increases to 1d6 points of fire damage per caster level (maximum 5d6).
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Maserati Quattroporte driven in France
You enter the car and turn on the engine by pressing a button. The mighty roar of the 4.7-litre V8 has now been replaced by the subdued purr of a 3.8-litre V8 turbo. While the old car's steering and engine note demanded you respect the powers that lie beneath, the new car's steering and engine note urge you to relax and be at ease. I wondered if Maserati had gone a bit too far in trying to widen this car's appeal. Thankfully, it hasn't. Because, handling is still sublime. On the Mediterranean Sea-kissed coastal roads of Nice, the Quattroporte brandished the sword that makes it way sharper than an S-Class, A8 or 7 series and much less ponderous around bends than Bentleys. And you never feel the car shifting weight under hard braking.
The steering has toned down on heft and feel, but is easier. Think of the old car like a cellphone with buttons. You could do much less, but every action offered feel and feedback. The new steering is like a very good touchscreen phone. It's effortless, quicker and way more versatile. It's soft at slow speeds and weighs up well as you push the throttle closer to the floor. The new eight-speed gearbox doesn't have your head tapping the headrest every time gears change.
Ride is more pliant and forgiving. And when you press the Sport button, the exhaust becomes louder. And in fully manual mode, the gears won't change unless you use the paddles. But things still don't sound as evil as the old 4.7-litre non-turbo V8. In place of a blood-curdling roar, there's just a deep rumble. In place of burbles and hisses, there's just smooth turbo whistle. What you get instead of the noise is nearly 90 per cent of the torque under 2000rpm. This, in an engine that can still rev gloriously to 7200rpm.


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Zopf - Berne bread in Hamelmann
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Zopf (translates simply as "braid") is the traditional Swiss bread for Sunday breakfast. Its eaten everywhere, so I don't know why Hamelmann calls it Berne bread. Whenever you invite people over for brunch in Switzerland, someone is bound to offer to bring a homemade Zopf. And in actual fact, I have never ever made one. Until now :).
I can tell you, it gave me quite a subversive thrill to follow a recipe out of an American bread book to bake my fist traditional Swiss Zopf. The only changes I made were to leave out the sugar and use a slightly darker flour than usual.
It worked out really well! Even the braiding (after some practice with playdough). Oh yes, and I about triplled the rising times. I went for the overnight refrigerated rise, only it turned out to be an overnight refrigerated stay just the same.
The result does taste just like a Swiss Zopf, very soft and rich. Good recipe. Cool!
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Wow Frances !! Your loaf looks yummy, you just made me hungry lol.....
Hope you enjoyed munching that one down...
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That is a beautiful loaf!!!
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Looks great! How much do you let it rise before braiding the sections?
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Good job Frances!
As far as the overnight proofing goes...some formulas just kind of do that...what you have to remember is that the enzymes and maltase are doing their job still and when those yeasts wake up...even if it is in the oven...they have loads of stuff to eat...and they usually have so much that some is left over accounting for the difference in color for most fridge proofed loaves...can see the blistering on the surface that is usually the result of the overnight fridge proof...
Did you use a basic egg wash on those before baking...or was it some other sort of concoction?...some formulas for Challah call for the eggs to be beaten with oil and some with water...others?
Anyway, another great job as far as I am concerned!
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That would have been the overnight bulk rise. I made the dough around 5 in the evening, then one hour rise outside before putting it in the fridge. I braided the bread next morning and baked it around four in the afternoon. The egg wash was either the whole egg, or just egg yolk - I can't remember which.
Dutch, I'm still sort of sidling up to the idea of an overnight rise being worth it, even if you can't see any difference in the dough. You're right of course, you can certainly taste the difference, but I'm still opening the fridge in the morning going, "blast, it didn't work again!"
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I've been experimenting with different Zopf recipes from time to time. The Hamelmann one is very nice, but I found it a little bit too rich compared with what I'm used to. I had the best results with a mixture between his version and the one out of my old Swiss school cook book:
500g of flour (I use a darkish flour)
1 packet of yeast
10 g salt
50 g melted butter
300 g milk
1 egg
Mix into a dough, let it rise for three or four hours (or overnight in the fridge) cut into four pieces, braid, let it rise for another hour or two (depending on how warm it happens to be), wash with eggyolk and bake until done.... today it took 18 minutes at about 280 C, but I usually bake it for longer at a lower temp.
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And at the same time a lot of store-bought breads seem to use less and less real butter, replacing it with disgusting artificial substances instead....
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The historic decision taken last week by the Congress of People's Deputies to scrap the old Soviet power structures has thrown the country into turmoil. One of the inevitable consequences of the reshaping of the union will be a fundamental rethink of science in the successor states.
As central planning and central funding come to an end, scientists will have to search out new sources of finance and new cooperation agreements. The arrival of new paymasters will almost inevitably herald fresh priorities in both pure and applied research.
The future is also uncertain for the elite who make up the membership of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR and the tens of thousands who work in its research institutes. For them, political devolution raises the vital question of what will become of their academy as the USSR breaks up.
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I started out in computers as a Freshman in HS and graduated from the University of Cincinnati in Computer Science and worked at many major local companies for over 30 years, such as P&G, GE Aircraft, and Cincinnati Bell.
I started out in computers as a Freshman in HS and graduated from the University of Cincinnati in Computer Science and worked at many major local companies for over 30 years, such as P&G, GE Aircraft, and Cincinnati Bell.
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Is your computer slow, have virus problems? - I have been in computers over 30 years including P&G, and GE Aircraft, and offer the best solutions to consumers and small to mid-sized companies.
My Services Include:
* Tuneups and Virus/Malware Removal - Remote
* Installing Security, Anti-Virus, Firewalls
* Setting up WiFi Networks, and Security
* Data Recovery for PC and Macintosh Computers
* Disaster/Recovery, and Backups
* Transfer XP/Vista Programs, Data, etc to Windows 7/8
* PC / Laptop Repair and Upgrades
* Custom Built, and Re-Building of Existing Computers
* Reload Operating Systems - XP, Vista, Windows 7/8
* Small Business Setup and Advise
* Consulting and Planning
* Web Design and Hosting
* Personalized Computer Lessons
* Email Setup
* Troubleshooting
* Much More!
I'm available for Remote, Onsite, and Drop-off support for consumers and businesses 7 days a week!
I have helped all types of businesses get setup and advised them with strategic consulting to make the right decisions.
Cincinnati, OH 45230
My grandson had a paper for school he thought he saved to his thumb drive but he removed the drive quickly and lost the document. We asked Tom to see if he could recover the document
Tom responded first and was available to do the job on a Sunday. He gave the job 110%. Tried different approaches. He recovered the document however it was corrupted.
I have worked with many IT professionals I found Tom to be very knowledgeable and was excellent working with us. I will request his services in the future.
Working with Tom to solve my computer problems was a great experience. This gentleman has tremendous knowledge pertaining to computer systems and a wealth of experience behind him. My computer was plagued with at least 14 virus type threats and the CPU utilization was off the chart. Tom took remote control of my PC and went to work on it immediately upon my contacting him. The things he was able to do and repair were phenomenal. He did not quit working on the PC until it was running perfectly. He actually worked on it from approximately 8:30 PM till 1:30 AM and never took a break. He is a true gentleman and he communicated with me all during the process to let me know exactly what he was doing and why. If you ever encounter a problem with your PC I highly recommend consulting with Tom. I know that I will.
Mike, - Thank you for the compliments. Coming from a high level Chrysler executive is especially appreciative. I always strive to give the best service.
Heather, it was good working with you, and the Data Recovery went smoothly and was able to recover 100% of your data, and replace your hard drive.
Tom saved my computer from a chainsaw. Remote PC Fixers did a fabulous job fixing and repairing my computer. It now works like a dream and the price was so affordable that I felt that it was an added bonus. Thank you so much.
Hannah, your kind words are very appreciated and the Data Recovery from your hard drive went well and I'm glad you are happy with the results!
Tom responded quickly and got right to work on ridding our computer of several viruses. He worked for over six hours on a Saturday afternoon and evening until all issues were fixed. It's been a week and we haven't had any problems since then. If we need computer help again, we will contact Tom.
Lyn, it was a pleasure working with you and your comments are most appreciated and we strive to do the best possible job possible at a affordable price.
Quick diagnosis, great experience.
Thank you for your feedback it's very appreciated!
I run a small business from home. My computer crashed and fried my hard drive. Within a week,Tom retrieved nearly all my files, then set up my computer so this would not ever happen again.Tom is now my Go-To Guy for any and all computer issues, questions or repairs. I will never go to anyone else.
Lynda, it was a pleasure doing business with you and I really appreciate your comments! - Tom
Great PC repair! Stopped using my computer it was running so slowly but Tom fixed it and now it's better than new! One day turnaround, affordable price and amazing results!
Thank you, and I really appreciate your comments and I strive to give the best service at the best price for everyone! - Tom
Tom was awesome! There were several issues with my computer and he did not stop until all of them were solved. Everything was done remotely here in my home, so I did not have to take my computer to a business to be repaired. I'm impressed with the knowledge and expertise Tom has, and would gladly recommend his services to anyone. My computer is now working great, and I'm so happy I didn't waste the time or money by taking it elsewhere.
Freda, thank you so much for the compliments, and my main goal is to fix everyone's computer the right way.
Bruce, thanks for the 5 Star Ratings and I'm glad to be of service to you and your truck company over the last several years!
Tom has always done a top-notch job and I have enthusiastically recommended him to others. He is knowledgeable about up-to-date issues and solutions and is conscientious about seeking out the least expensive -- and often free -- product.
I appreciate your kind words and it has been a pleasure helping you out over the years!
Tom was very thorough and did everything I asked of him in a timely manner. He is very knowledgeable and explained things to me when I asked. I LOVE the fact that he can do all your requests remotely... no packing up my PC and hauling it somewhere!
Beth, it was fun working with you, and Thank You for your kind words!
Tom is a Subject Matter Expert in the Computer Consulting Service. He is willing to take extra steps to make sure the results are to each customer's satisfaction and expectations. My experience of finding a trojan virus on my home desktop had me sending a message to Tom through LinkedIn!
I highly recommend Remote PC Fixers to do the job! The 'other guys' tried and their last comment was that I would have to wipe the disc clean and reformat, but thanks to Tom Shedd and Remote PC Fixers, http://www.remotepcfixers.com/, that didn't happen! In less than 2 hours Tom had it completely clean and recovered, with no need to reformat, and no loss of data!
They rocked my world and I will not hesitate to contact them if the need occurs again!!!
Thank you Pam, it was a pleasure helping you out and working these problems to a make your computer workable, and faster than new!!
A friend recommended Tom, describing him as patient, thorough, accessible, and reasonably priced. He is all that indeed!
Thank You Saundra, it's been a pleasure to help you out!
best in town
Thank You Ken, glad to help you!
An absolute pleasure doing business with T Shedd. His in depth knowledge and expertise on everything computer was matched only by his patience in working with me to ensure my needs were fully met and I left a satisfied customer. Will come back to T Shedd again and will happily refer others.
Thank you for kind words, I strive to do the best job for all my clients!
After suffering thru a laptop with many issues, I called Tom and he jumped right on it. He did an outstanding job. Got rid of viruses plus optimized it to run better. He took my 5 year old laptop and made it run 5x better!!!!!!
Thank you for kind words, I had fun putting a super-tune on your laptop, it makes me just as happy too, and I really appreciate your comments!
Thomas jumped right in and delivered a high quality repair service. I had previously been thinking of replacing my laptop although it is only 3 years old due to its operating problems.
I plan on using Remote PC Fixers for my regular maintenance and computer repair need.
Thanks a lot Suzanne and it was a real pleasure helping you out, and I appreciate you using my services - Regards, Tom
Tom-Just wanted to say thank you SOOOOOO Much for the incredible help you gave us after our office break in when all our computers, printers, and scanners were stolen.
Talk about Disaster/Recovery!!!!! You helped us locate and purchase computers, scanners, and printers. Then during recovery, you discovered that our back up hard drives were damaged and the data was nearly unrecoverable. But you did it with your MAGIC!!!!!!!!
Then all of our files and programs had to be converted from Windows XP TO Windows 7. You were wonderful in recovering all our emails and calendars and retrieving, restoring, and upgrading all of our quickbook files.
You dedicated countless hours and worked into the wee hours to make sure that our data was recovered, our systems were upgraded, our files secured, you backed up our entire new system both locally and to a secured off site location.
Finally, you got our network up and running, got all our systems to talk to each other, our printers printing and our scanners scanning.
Through this whole ordeal you did it professionally and with a smile. Most importantly, you kept us calm in the midst of our biggest crisis and proved to us that the impossible is POSSIBLE!!!!
A perfect motto for your services should be:
If its difficult, we do it immediately; if it's impossible it takes just a little longer!
You are a miracle worker!
Jan, - Thank you for the compliments. Coming from a high level executive is especially appreciative, and your help was also key to the successful Disaster/Recovery we accomplished!
Arrived promptly, Performed the service quickly.
Thanks Doug, it was a pleasure and I appreciate you using my services again - Regards, Tom
Excellent service and prompt attention to any questions. Recovered files from a crashed hard drive when no one else was able to fix it! A very positive experience. I highly recommended this Tom and his service.
Thank you Carol it was a pleasure helping you out!
Tom has been my "computer doctor" for years. He keeps my computer running smooth and fast. He does this by regular maintenance, back-ups, updates, virus checks. On the rare occasion I have a problem,Tom has always been able to fix it. Tom is a nice guy and can explain computer lingo that everyone can understand.
Mary S.
Thank You Mary, it was a pleasure helping you out and I appreciate the repeat business!!
Thank Tom for your great service. Just left a message on your facebook page recommending your service to anyone who has PC issues, Again much thanks & will call if another issue arises. Thanks again.
Robin thank you for your nice review! - We strive to always give the best service available at Remote PC Fixers - http://www.remotepcfixers.com
Tom does a GREAT Job fixing my PC and giving me advice when needed.
Had major software issues and Tom cleaned everything and reinstalled Windows and all the patches in no time. Everything runs like new now.
Thanks Tom
Terry, it was a pleasure working with you and thanks for the kind review! - We strive to always give the best service available at Remote PC Fixers - http://www.remotepcfixers.com
We were about to give up and buy a new computer until I contacted Tom. Now our computer is running so much better and faster, and will last a lot longer! The service was very reasonable, and you cant beat not leaving your house to get your computer fixed. I will recommend you to anyone who needs a computer tune up!
Janet, thanks for the kind review! - We strive to always give the best service available at Remote PC Fixers - http://www.remotepcfixers.com
No matter what time I need help Remote PC Fixers is there for me, which is important for a small business owner. Whether it is a quick fix or something more complex - it always gets fixed. Tom Shedd is very knowledgeable and has helped my business with a few "strange" issues. Fast, reliable and at a good price. Highly recommend Remote PC Fixers.
Julie, - I'm glad I could get your business running again and I appreciate your compliments coming from a business owner! - We strive to always give the best service available at Remote PC Fixers - http://www.remotepcfixers.com
Extremely satisfied. My laptop was running etremely slow and just having all kind of problems. I had been advised to have it "cleaned up." I kept putting it off because I didn't want to take it to Staples where I had previousy gone because of not having my laptop for several days. I had just read about Remotepcfixers.com in our local community magazine and decided to call and find out about it. Well it took over four hours to get my laptop cleaned up and running great. Best investment for your money. I recommend Tom Shedd very highly.
Diane, it was a pleasure working with you and thanks for the kind review! - We strive to always give the best service available at Remote PC Fixers - http://www.remotepcfixers.com
I would not hesitate to recommend Tom Shedd at Remote PC Fixers. I have known him a long time and can vouch for his knowledge and professionalism. He has an extensive background in computers in different capacities, not someone who took a class or two & calls himself an IT expert. Tom will give 100% to any job that he does for a customer and will not give up until the problem is resolved. Honest and fair, he will communicate with you in terms that you can understand, not techie lingo. For these reasons, if you need technical advice about hardware/software, you will not regret using Tom Shedd.
Robin, I appreciate the kind review especially from a colleague who graduated with me and is a professional IT expert too! - We strive to always give the best service available at Remote PC Fixers - http://www.remotepcfixers.com
Remote PC Fixers has made my sister a very happy woman! She had 3 printers that would not work. She was constantly at my house printing things. Having used PC Fixers before, I hooked her up with Tom, the Fixer. He found the problem hidden deep in her computer and she is printing again. Next she had him clean up her computer, and she reports that it runs faster than when she bought it. Thanks from my sister and I! (I do not have to hear the whining anymore!) I will recommend to all of my friends!
Diane, - Thanks for the kind review and it was a pleasure working with your Sister and thanks for the compliments! - We strive to always give the best service available at Remote PC Fixers - http://www.remotepcfixers.com
Tom Shedd, the brains behind Remote PC Fixers, is excellent. His fees are reasonable and his technical knowledge is vast. He's fast and easy to work with, in person or by remote computer connection. He has recovered lost data from damaged hard drives, assisted in replacing a laptop screen, recommended a better email service, advised me on the purchase of new computers, and set them up for greatest efficiency. He's worked for me, a lawyer, over several years.
Chuck, - Thanks for the honest review and we strive to give the best service available at Remote PC Fixers - www.remotepcfixers.com
Quick, professional and affordable!
My computer was "down and out" and soon "up and smiling" thanks to the extreme knowledge and attention to detail. After using this service, I will not use anyone other than Remote PC Fixers to help with any issues I may encounter in the future.
Suzy, - It was a pleasure getting your business back up and running smoothly again, and thanks for the kind review too! - We strive to always give the best service available at Remote PC Fixers - http://www.remotepcfixers.com
A. Virus/Malware Removal, Data Recovery, Replace Hard Drives, Setup Small Businesses, Consulting, Move old systems to Windows 7 and 8
A. Check to see if the person to be hired has the experience to help you with your computer problems.
A. I have worked for GE Aircraft Engines, P&G, Honeywell, Cincinnati Bell, Milicron and several other companies.
A. Do they have the right experience to do the job properly and can they explain in simple terms what needs to be done, and what the cost is.
A. Does the person have the right skills to do the job right.
A. Because I have over 30 years of experience and worked for companies such as GE Aircraft Engines, P&G, and Cincinnati Bell.
A. I like to make people happy with their computers and understand them better.
A. That I have the ability to handle any computer problem, give advise, and that I have been involved with computers since the 9th grade, and worked for GE Aircraft and P&G.
A. I started out in computers as a Freshman at Princeton High School.
A. I read newsletters from the best sources available and always stay on top of the best methods and practices available. I'm a member of many cutting edge organizations.
A. Technical ability to get the job done right and make the customer happy.


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Game patch 1.2 added Relics to Marvel Heroes, a new item type that let's you improve your hero. They got their very own slot on the hero inventory screen, so you don't need to sacrifice anything to use them.
Each Relic gives you a boost to one stat, plus +1 Health Point for each relic you use. Relics can stack up to 999, but each new relic will get weaker then the previous one, so it will progressively take longer to get more powerful.
This basically means that the first relic will give you "+10 damage", the 2.nd one gives you "+7 damage" (for a total of 17), while the third gives you "+4 damage", with a total of 21 extra damage. Each new one added to the stack will be weaker then the previous one, so the first few relics will make the biggest difference for your hero. These numbers were all made up, but they work like this.
The "+1 Health Point" on the relics is a flat rate, so you will always get one extra health for each new relic you equip on your hero, for a maximum of 999.
You can only equip one type of relic at the same time, so choose carefully. You can change relics later, but the previous relics will be bound to your hero.
There are a total of 7 different types of relics:
Relics of Xandar: "+ X damage rating with any Ranged Power".
Relics of Atlantis: "+ X damage on Critical Hit".
Relics of the Snakeroot Clan: "+X % move Speed".
Relics of the Gibborim: "+ X Spirit".
Relics of Asgard: "+ X damage rating with any Melee Power".
Relics of Lemuria: "Gain X Heath when you deal damage".
Relics of Chthon: "Deal X mental damage when you get hit".
How to get Relics
Relics drop from any enemy in the whole game. They are affected by Special Item Find rating, so make sure to stack up on that if you're looking for artifacts. Contrary to Eternity Splinters, Relics can drop from any enemy, even the ones who are grey (outleveled). This means that the most viable way of farming them is by grinding low level enemies over and over with a high SIF stat.
More guides:
- Marvel Heroes stat explained
- A guide to costume cores
- Guide to Marvel Heroes
- How to go prestige mode in Marvel Heroes
- How to apply synergies to a hero
- Black Panther leveling build / leveling guide
- Marvel Heroes beginner's guide
- How to unlock new heroes with Eternity Splinters
- Marvel Heroes costume drops
- St. Patrick's Day guide
- How to get more stash space
- How to unlock Team Insignias
- Marvel Heroes mission that awards special loot
- A Guide to Spider-Man endgame
- How to level up fast on Marvel Heroes
- How to access the inventory of a hero without using that hero
- Costume core crafting
- Leveling up fast in Marvel Heroes (patch 1.41)
- Cosmic prestige leveling tips
- Marvel Heroes NPC locations
- Marvel Heroes leveling guide
- How to unlock Luke Cage
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If you are fortunate enough to own a motorcycle customized by Jeff Palhegyi you understand the power and artistry of his work. Jeff is the architect of the most admired custom Star motorcycles ever created. Over the years he has earned the recognition as one of the world's premier custom bike designers. His artistry has been showcased here in the United States at Sturgis, Daytona Bike Week, and Laughlin as well as worldwide at the Tokyo Motor Show in Japan and at both INTERMOT and Milan in Europe.
Now Jeff makes his handcrafted design work easily accessible with a line of chrome accessories specifically for Star motorcycles. Now you can easily and affordable build your dream bike,
What sets Jeff apart from almost every other bike builder is that his background is more artist than welder. His inspiration is born through visualization and illustration.
"I don't think I have ever in my life drawn any picture of a car or motorcycle that had stock wheels on it or that didn't have some custom bodywork or paint. I owned 6 to 7 cars in high school and each and everyone of them I customized in some way."
For Jeff, it started as a child with his first set of wheels - a BMX bike. He spent as much time at the bike shop as he did riding. Nothing was ever good enough. He repainted the frame, added polished aluminum accessories one after the other, new wheels, new cranks, you name he had did it. This passion for customizing continued as he moved into his first set of four wheels – a 1967 Ford Mustang. He was constantly visualizing, sketching, and drawing anything with wheels and an engine.
"My first real job was working for Chenowth doing racing, off-road design and development. He gave me the freedom to explore and learn about suspension technology and his theory of design."
While working for famed off-road racer and builder Lynne Chenowth in 1989, Jeff got his first taste of working with Yamaha Motor Corporation. In a joint project to create concepts for the ATV Product Planning group, Jeff's star shined. His creative skills and newfound engineering expertise added a flair and a relevancy to the project and showed in the finished product. It seemed destine that when Yamaha Motor began work in 1992 on what would become the Royal Star motorcycle, they enlisted Jeff to design the initial accessories for the bike.
The progression to street bikes was a natural and it brought Jeff back to his childhood of sketching custom cruiser cars and motorcycles. The metric revolution in cruiser motorcycles needed someone with Jeff's well-rounded talent and understanding. For years, metric companies had cut around the edges of this market, but the Star line would not only become a serious player, but a leader.
"I look forward to every year when Yamaha introduces a new Star model. The task of creating the first custom version of that bike, I'm like a kid in the candy shop. When you can create a custom that glorifies the OE design with bigger wheels, chrome accessories, some tweaks to the bodywork and custom paint and you unveil it for the first time, there's nothing better."
Since the release of the first Royal Star in 1995, Jeff has created over 60 individual custom Stars for Yamaha alone and has been the inspiration for thousands of accessories and even a few models.


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Markets retreat on favorable conditions
Wheat closed last week ending April 19 mixed, with the winter wheat contracts ending with small losses to small gains while Minneapolis lost ground. For the week ending April 19, May Minneapolis was off 15 cents, May Kansas City was 5.5 cents lower and May Chicago was 1 cent higher.RELATED CONTENT
Planting progresses
All three wheat exchanges struggled last week but most of the issues were in the winter wheat exchanges while Minneapolis experienced modest gains.RELATED CONTENT
USDA surprises market
Wheat traded lower in most of the session this week, except for March 30. Early selling was tied to improving conditions for the Southern Plains winter wheat crop and from position squaring ahead of the March 30 U.S. Department of Agriculture report while strength March 30 was because of a friendlier-than-expected acreage report from USDA.RELATED CONTENT
Markets retreat
The wheat markets had losses of 15 to 26 cents last week. The winter wheat markets had the larger losses due to beneficial rains in much of the winter wheat belt and losses in the corn market. Minneapolis wheat had lighter losses due to strong export sales and lingering concerns about dry soil conditions in the Northern Plains. Markets will likely spend this week positioning ahead of the March 30 reports.RELATED CONTENT
A wave of export sales
The corn market gained 10 cents last week. The futures came under pressure mid-week with larger acreage and production estimates for 2012. Buying interest did resurface late last week with fresh export sales.RELATED CONTENT
Production concerns support grains
Wheat started the week higher to sharply higher with most of the early session strength coming from weather concerns overseas. Rain has been slowing harvest activity in Europe and now is starting to cause quality concerns. In addition, dry concerns are starting to pop up in Australia. Gains were trimmed late in the session do to technical selling.
Swine flu pressures; weather supports
The wheat market took a turn for the worse as it started the week like most of the other commodities. Most of the losses April 27 were a result of concerns toward the recent swine flu pandemic. The fear is that if the swine flu issue continues to spread and more people get diagnosed with the disease, the world will slip back further into a recession and demand for U.S. ag products will decrease.
Soybean strength helps support grains
The wheat market started the week trading both sides of the fence, starting lower, rallying to post small gains around midsession, but then slipping slightly on the close to end the session lower in Minneapolis and Kansas City but stronger in Chicago.
USDA report priced in
The wheat market started the week off sloppy with many of the contracts off slightly. After trading back and forth for a time, most of the contracts settled in to trade with decent losses.
Wheat should stay on pace
Trade was dictated by bearish news from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Jan. 12. The wheat market opened the day lower on news of increased carry-over by USDA and traded near limit down for most of the session. In the grain stocks report, USDA increased its ending stocks estimate for wheat to 655 million bushels, which is 47 million bushels above pre-report estimates. World ending stocks also were increased by 1 million tons, which leaves world wheat stocks nearly 29 million tons higher than this time last year.
USDA report gives market direction
The wheat markets traded on the defense throughout the week with most of the selling pressure tied to improving weather conditions in the U.S. and Europe.
Rough week for grains
Wheat started the week on the defense with selling tied to improving weather conditions for a majority of the wheat growing regions of the world. Generous rains fell over much of Europe over the weekend. The only friendly news for wheat came from rain in the Northern Plains states and Canada, as this will further delay planting progress.
Russia exporting wheat and weather
Wheat started the short trading week lower and extended session losses. Early selling was tied to weekend reports from Russia stating its intent to lift the export ban on wheat. The news pushed wheat lower and into sell stops, which only accelerated session losses. Rain over the weekend in parts of Europe added to the session's pressure. Losses limited by slow planting progress of spring wheat in the Northern Plains, but in the end, the pressure from the market hitting sell stops proved to be too much to overcome.
Weather concerns drive market
Wheat started the week with strong gains with support coming from weather concerns. Session gains were limited by a stronger U.S. dollar.
Wheat takes charge
Wheat started the week with strong gains as buyer returned to the market after another week and weekend of adverse weather. Additional support was a result of world weather forecasts. Germany was expected to get decent rains in much of the driest regions over the weekend but instead little to no rain fell.
Outside markets pull grains down
Wheat opened the week lower and tried to rally but slipped to end lower. Wheat traded with decent strength early because of continued concerns toward planting progress in the Northern Plains and from drought concerns in the Southern Plains. Wheat sold off the second half of the session as pressure spilled over from the lower corn market.
Weather forecast pressures markets
Wheat started the week higher with strength spilling over from continued concerns toward this year's U.S. production.
Weather influences trade
The wheat exchanges opened the short trading week with less-than-expected gains after seeing a strong overnight performance.
Fund selling pushes market lower
Wheat started the week lower on news of another earthquake in Japan. The news hit the wheat market hard, especially the hard wheat as Japan imports this variety.
USDA makes no changes
USDA's April supply and demand report was seen as friendly to wheat as USDA surprised all by increasing seed demand by 4 million bushels.