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77.12 ▶ Questioner: That is correct. I am asking with respect to this particular Logos, our sun, in creating the experience of its planetary system and those sub-Logoi of it.
Ra: I am Ra. This query has substance. We shall begin by turning to an observation of a series of concept complexes of which you are familiar as the tarot.
The philosophy was to create a foundation, first of mind, then of body, and then of spiritual complex. Those concept complexes you call the tarot lie then in three groups of seven: the mind cycle, one through seven; the physical complex cycle, eight through fourteen; the spiritual complex cycle, fifteen through twenty-one. The last concept complex may best be termed The Choice.
Upon the foundation of transformation of each complex, with free will guided by the root concepts offered in these cycles, the Logos offered this density the basic architecture of a building and constructing and synthesizing of data culminating in The Choice.
89.19 ▶ Questioner: In that case, I'll ask you… You stated that Ra used the tarot to develop the magical personality. Was this done by the system of learning to become, in mind, the essence of each archetype and in this way develop the magical personality?
Ra: I am Ra. This is incorrect. The clothing one's self within the archetype is an advanced practice of the adept which has long studied this archetypical system. The concept complexes which together are intended to represent the architecture of a significant and rich portion of the mind are intended to be studied as individual concept complexes; as Matrix, Potentiator, etc., in viewing mind/body/spirit connections; and in pairs with some concentration upon the polarity of the male and the female. If these are studied there comes the moment when the deep threnodies and joyful ditties of the deep mind can successfully be brought forward to intensify, articulate, and heighten some aspect of the magical personality.
97.9 ▶ Questioner: Possibly I didn't phrase that the way I meant to, which was: we already have determined the items that should be removed from the first four cards. The question was: have I missed anything that should be removed which were not of Ra's original intention in the last few sessions of determining what should be removed?
Ra: I am Ra. We shall repeat our opinion that there are several concepts which, in each image, are astrologically based. However, these concepts are not without merit within the concept complex intended by Ra, given the perception by the student of these concepts in an appropriate manner.
We wish not to form that which may be considered by any mind/body/spirit complex to be a complete and infallible series of images. There is a substantial point to be made in this regard. We have been, with the questioner's aid, investigating the concept complexes of the great architecture of the archetypical mind. To more clearly grasp the nature, the process, and the purpose of archetypes, Ra provided a series of concept complexes. In no way whatsoever should we, as humble messengers of the One Infinite Creator, wish to place before the consideration of any mind/body/spirit complex which seeks its evolution the palest tint of the idea that these images are anything but a resource for working in the area of the development of the faith and the will.
To put this into perspective we must gaze then at the stunning mystery of the One Infinite Creator. The archetypical mind does not resolve any paradox or bring all into unity. This is not the property of any resource which is of the third density. Therefore, may we ask the student to look up from inward working and behold the glory, the might, the majesty, the mystery, and the peace of oneness. Let no consideration of bird or beast, darkness or light, shape or shadow keep any which seeks from the central consideration of unity.
We are not messengers of the complex. We bring the message of unity. In this perspective only may we affirm the value to the seeker of adepthood of the grasping, articulating, and use of this resource of the deep mind exemplified by the concept complexes of the archetypes.
89.18 ▶ Questioner: I would like to question Ra on each of these cards in order to better understand the archetypes. Is this agreeable?
Ra: I am Ra. As we have previously stated, these archetypical concept complexes are a tool for learn/teaching. Thusly, if we were to offer information that were not a response to observations of the student we would be infringing upon the free will of the learn/teacher by being teach/learner and learn/teacher at once.
90.30 ▶ Questioner: I have an observation on Archetype One made by Jim and request comment by Ra. I will read it. "The Matrix of the Mind is the conscious mind and is sustained by the power of the spirit, symbolized by the star, which flows to it through the subconscious mind. It contains the will which is symbolized by the scepter of power in the Magician's hand. All of creation is made through the power of the will directed by the conscious mind of the Magician, and the bird in the cage represents the illusion in which the self seems trapped. The Magician represents maleness or the radiance of being manifested as the creation through which each entity moves."
Ra: I am Ra. As this instrument is becoming somewhat weary we shall not begin this considerable discussion. We would request that this series of observations be repeated at the outset of the next working. We would suggest that each concept be discussed separately or, if appropriate, a pair of concepts be related one to the other within the concept complex. This is slow work but shall make the eventual building of the concept complexes more smoothly accomplished.
Were we to have answered the observations as read by you at this space/time, as much space/time would have been given to the untangling of various concepts as to the building up of what were very thoughtful perceptions.
May we ask if there are any brief queries at this time?
93.21 ▶ Questioner: I'm at a loss to know the significance of the serpents that adorn the head of the entity on this drawing. Are they of Ra and, if so, what do they signify?
Ra: I am Ra. They are cultural in nature. In the culture to which these images were given the serpent was the symbol of wisdom. Indeed, to the general user of these images perhaps the most accurate connotation of this portion of the concept complexes might be the realization that the serpent is that which is powerful magically. In the positive sense this means that the serpent will appear at the indigo-ray site upon the body of the image figures. When a negative connotation is intended one may find the serpent at the solar plexus center.
93.24 ▶ Questioner: I am assuming that you mean one full question, and I'll make that question: I'd like to know the significance of the shape of the crux ansata, and if that's too much of an answer I will just ask if there is anything we can do to make the instrument more comfortable or improve the contact?
Ra: I am Ra. There are mathematical ratios within this image which may yield informative insights to one fond of riddles. We shall not untangle the riddle. We may indicate that the crux ansata is a part of the concept complexes of the archetypical mind, the circle indicating the magic of the spirit, the cross indicating that nature of manifestation which may only be valued by the losing. Thus the crux ansata is intended to be seen as an image of the eternal in and through manifestation and beyond manifestation through the sacrifice and transformation of that which is manifest.
The support group functions well. The swirling waters experienced by the instrument since our previous working have substantially aided the instrument in its lessening of the distortion of pain.
All is well. The alignments are well guarded.
We leave you, my friends, in the love and the light of the Infinite One. Go forth, therefore, rejoicing in the power and in the peace of the One Infinite and Glorious Creator. Adonai.
77.13 ▶ Questioner: Then for me to condense your statement, I see it meaning that there are seven basic philosophical foundations for mental experience, seven for bodily, seven for spiritual, and that these produce the polarization that we experience some time during the third-density cycle. This may be very poorly stated on my part. Am I close to correct?
Ra: I am Ra. You are correct in that you perceive the content of our prior statement with accuracy. You are incorrect in that you have no mention of the, shall we say, location of all of these concept complexes; that is, they exist within the roots of the mind and it is from this resource that their guiding influence and leitmotifs* may be traced. You may further note that each foundation is itself not single but a complex of concepts. Furthermore, there are relationships betwixt mind, body, and spirit of the same location in octave, for instance: one, eight, fifteen, and relationships within each octave which are helpful in the pursuit of The Choice by the mind/body/spirit complex. The Logos under which these foundations stand is one of free will. Thusly the foundations may be seen to have unique facets and relationships for each mind/body/spirit complex. Only twenty-two, The Choice, is relatively fixed and single.
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The total production for the month of February 2012 was just a bit more than 150kWh, which is quite a respectable performance - and below I've shown the monthly data.
The total production for the month of February 2012 was just a bit more than 150kWh, which is quite a respectable performance - and below I've shown the monthly data.
The total production for the month of January 2012 is just less than 102kWh, which is quite a bit less than the SAP average energy production analysis predicted for this month, and below I've shown the monthly data.
The total production for the month of December is just over 89kWh which is more than the SAP average energy production analysis predicted for this month, and therefore compensates to some extent for the smaller than expected production in November.
The lower than expected production last month, as mentioned in the previous post, may have been due to some extent by tree shading, but the average sunshine hours for the month of November were only 57.2 (based on Met office date for Oxford) - which is less than the 30 year average value which is 64 hours - so this will have affected the results as well.
Below I've shown the monthly data for both November and December, along with the 'short' month for October since the installation only went live on the 25th/26th.
More next month !
I've now had my first full month of operation and all the detailed daily energy production values are shown in the graph above.
The total production for the month is just 84.65 kWh which is well down on what the SAP average energy production analysis predicted for this month.
This may be because the month was below average for sunshine hours - or, as I suspect, it may be because I have a bit of a shading problem from trees at this time of the year. When the sun is very low in the sky, as it is at this time of the year, there are some trees quite close to the house that shade the roof quite early in the day - and whilst the trees are deciduous the leaves have stayed on the tree quite late into the month this year.
I will have to wait until later in the month to get the sunshine hour data - so I will report this next month.
Below I've shown the monthly data and obviously October is low since the installation only went live quite late in the month.
The FIT contract arrived in the post yesterday - which was a surprisingly quick turn-around since SSE had indicated that it could take up to 4 weeks.
Completing the contract was a very straightforward process with two copies of the document being provided, one for me to keep and the other that I just needed to sign and put into the post using the supplied postage paid envelope.
Also provided were very clearly details of how the generation meter readings should be taken once a quarter and emailed to SSE. So now I need to wait until the end of December to make my first formal generation submission after which I should receive my first payment.
I am still monitoring the system very closely with measurements being recorded every 5 minutes and the graph on the left shows the daily power generation performance from 25th October until 6th November.
It is difficult to judge whether the performance is on-track until there is a lot more data, but it looks about right - since the SAP design suggested a daily average for October to be about 7.2kWh and for November it would be about 4.7 kWh per day.
I will continue to report the system's performance over the coming months.
The scaffolding all came down today - so I can now say that the installation is fully complete and I'm into a regular running stage.
Over the coming months I will continue to report the completion steps with the FIT application as well regular updates on the performance of the system.
The Fronius inverter has a facility to log all the performance data on a USB stick.
This is installed in a small pull down 'tray' that is on the bottom of the inverter to the right and is 'opened' by undoing two knurled thumb screws as shown in the image on the left.
The USB stick can be seen inserted into the system in the image on the right.
It is very important to run through the correct USB removal process and you shouldn't just pull it out since data could be lost (just as could happen when removing a USB from an ordinary PC)
The data can be logged at different intervals from every 5 minutes through to every 30 minutes and at the moment it is set to just 5 minutes to get the most data over this initial working period.
The data is created as a CSV spreadsheet file which can be imported into Fronius software, that is a free download, for analysis and storage.
The screen shot on the left is from the Fronius system and shows how the the power generated varies enormously through the day - peaking at about 2.8kW, with the system only 'kicking in' just before 9.00am in the morning and is pretty much shut down by about 4pm - and a total just short of 6kWh being generated.
This is much as expected, even on a reasonably sunny day like today, since at this time of the year the sun is not very high in the sky even by midday.
The FIT application needs to be filled in and submitted as quickly as possible after the commissioning of the system, and certainly within 5 days, and my supplier Firegrass pointed me in the right direction to get this done.
The application was made to SSE (Scottish & Southern Energy) and all the following information was available from their web site here:
A useful tip pointed out to me by Firegrass was that at the bottom of the Application Form there was a somewhat odd note that said:
"You will only be eligible to receive FIT payments from the commissioning date if you have provided a written request before this date"
So to avoid any doubt about not being entitled to FIT payments from the very start of service I sent an email to SSE on the 20th October, advising them that a new system would be commissioned on 25th October.
Filling in the Application Form after commissioning was straightforward enough but it needed to be accompanied by the completed MCS certificate, a proof of ownership declaration as well as a utility bill (for proof of identity).
Fortunately Firegrass supplied me by email with both the MCS certificate and a proof of ownership document as PDF documents, and I could also get a utility bill as a download from the supplier's web site, so all I had to do was scan the filled in Application Form and I was able to submit everything by email very promptly earlier this morning.
Later note: have just received (Monday 31st Oct) acknowledgement of receipt of the application from SSE - which says that they should process it within 4 weeks and then they will send out a contract for me to sign.
Day 2 of the installation and the roofing team have cracked on to complete the installation of the panels on the roof.
It looks a bit like Meccano with each of the panels bolted onto the rail framework that was fixed to the roof yesterday.
Man-handling the panels is a bit tricky since it is quite windy today, but whilst the panels looked enormous when they were on the ground they seem to have shrunk once they are up on the roof.
Fortunately it is nice and sunny today, although we've had the odd heavy shower.
With all the panels now on the roof, the electricians were back and the DC cables from the panels are finally connected to the inverter.
The inverter comes already configured with default settings that suit most installations, but there was some minor set up. Importantly the inverter has a USB connection so that it will 'log' data on a continuous basis, so I had bought a couple of USB sticks that I could 'rotate' to collect the data, and one of these was inserted ready to go.
But unfortunately by the time everything was ready to go the sun was already going down so the panels weren't generating enough power for the inverter to start-up.
The generation meter, shown above, was therefore still on its initial reading, which wasn't quite zero, so "00000.69" was the reading that I took for the important FIT application form which I need to complete and submit as soon as possible.
The main installation started this morning with two teams of two doing the work: one pair to do the electrics and a second pair to do the work on the roof.
The electrical work consisted of tapping into the existing distribution box in the utility room shown in the image to the left of the boiler (I'll have no excuses for not decorating the utility room once the installation is done - been putting this off since the new boiler was installed. )
By luck there was a spare 'circuit' available in the distribution box, so this is where the feed from the Solar PV 'generator' will supply elecricity to the main house network, or if it cannot be used in the house it will automatically be 'exported' back out into the main electricity grid.
Moving upstream the feed goes through various isolation switches and importantly through the generation meter; these are both shown to the right of the boiler. The generation meter is a critical component since this is what 'clocks' how much electricity in kWh has been generated - and will be read at intervals in to order claim the Feed In Tariff income.
Going further upstream the feed passes out through the wall to trunking that was installed on the outside wall going up to the loft level.
From here it then enters the loft space where is goes through another isolator before connecting to the inverter which has been fixed to the end gable wall inside the loft.
Shown in the image on the left, the final step upstream is through another isolation/connection box, shown bottom right, where in due course the DC connections from the solar panels themselves will be made.
The electricians finished their work fairly quickly, and had done as much as they could by about mid-afternoon, since the layout of the house made this aspect of the installation pretty straightforward.
The roof work however was slower going and not helped by occasional heavy showers!
What needed to be done here was the careful laying out and fixing of the rails and hangers that each of the panels would be attached to.
The fixings for solar panels are now very standardised and the methods well tested and established, but the work was quite painstaking to ensure that everything was prepared accurately and securely.
By the end of the day all the fixings were prepared but there was no time to start fixing any panels in place.
More tomorrow !
Now the installation is really getting under way as the scaffolders arrived today and had put up scaffolding on both sides of the front of the house in about 3 hours.
So we're just about ready for the main roof work and electrical installation which should start on Monday !
As part of my planning permission research I had ascertained that Building Regulations would not be required for the works "provided the installer is registered under Part P of the approved document", which they were.
But as part of the overall system installation cost, Firegrass also included a structural survey to ensure that there were no issues associated with the increased load on the roof, etc.
As my property was relatively new and certainly in pretty good condition I had assumed that this would be just a cursory inspection.
However the structural engineer spent quite a bit of time carefully looking at all aspects of the roof construction and, much to my surprise, he did find a number of issues. These were all associated with the original construction, where some aspects of the way the individual roof trusses were cross-connected for rigidity, was not done to the required codes.
Fortunately it wasn't anything very serious, and the rectification was something I could easily do myself, and I wasn't required to do the work before the installation was carried out - but I have to say I am actually quite pleased that such a thorough job was done!
A final consideration for my choice of supplier was that they should be a member of REAL. This organisation was set up by the Renewable Energy Association to not only establish quality standards but importantly to offer various insurance schemes.
This was important since I have decided to go with a small local company Firegrass Energy Ltd for the installation, because as far as possible I always try to support local businesses. As they are a member of REAL they then pay for a "Deposit and Advance Payment Insurance Scheme" which means that the deposit I need to pay when ordering would be covered by insurance should they 'go bust' before the installation is complete.
With this safeguard and from the very informative and friendly style of Firegrass, and of couse an acceptable price, I placed the order on 26th September, and was pleasantly surprised to receive the REAL insurance ceritificate through the post just a few days later.
A Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accredited supplier will design a Solar PV installation to the Government approved standard (SAP 2009) and will supply the details of the design as part of their quotation since it underpins the financial analysis for the annual return on investment etc.
You can do your own calculations however by using this web site.
As can be seen in the screen shot on the left all you have to do is to use the google map facility to pin point your location and fill in some basic parameters in the form provided.
You can select a PDF output and then the "Calculate" button will produce your design, as illustrated on the right.
This will not only show you the likely annual total electricity production but also the likely average daily output for each month of the year.
An important consideration for the installation of a Solar PV system is planning permission - which is something you have to sort out for yourself.
The good news is that in most situations the installation of Solar PV on a roof will be what is known as a 'permitted development' and, so long as specific conditions are complied with, planning permission is not required.
Looking at the key conditions, I had worked out that my property was not in the formal Conservation Area of Marlborough, and the short listed suppliers I was talking to could self-certify that their work complied to the necessary building regulations.
However this was clearly a complex area and as I wanted to be quite sure, I contacted the county planning department who were very helpful. As a result I submitted a formal enquiry, which was subject to a small fee, where I had to define the type of installation I was proposing and its details. What proved useful here was a schematic diagram produced by one of the potential suppliers which is shown above and because I could submit all my information via email there were no delays in the post - and in a very few number of days I gained confirmation that it would be a 'permitted development'.
Looking back at my electricity bills I had been growing more and more concerned that the bills were not only steadily going up, but they were also not very seasonal, i.e. each monthly bill was pretty much the same winter or summer.
I had already swapped all of my lighting to new low power bulbs, and having installed a real-time meter to be able to 'see' my consumption on an immdiate basis, it was clear that most of my 'base load' consumption was due to 'gadgets' of one sort of another; primarily the large amount of computer equipment that runs all day long as part of my business which I run from home.
My minimum goal therefore was to supply my base load consumption and with the amount of roof space that I had available I wanted to investigate installing the maximum amount of solar PV capacity. To benefit from the highest Feed in Tariff this meant a maximum installed capacity of 4kW so this was my target.
Contacting potential suppliers was very straightforward since there are a lot out there now, and I opted to look at both national and local suppliers - although I would prefer to choose a local supplier if they met all my criteria - which were:
Once potential suppliers started to provide information things started to move very quickly !
Having been thinking about it for too many months, I have finally committed to look seriously at a Solar PV installation at my property. Solar PV, where PV means photovoltaic, is the technology that allows sunlight to be converted into low voltage DC electricity, which is then converted into the normal higher voltage AC electricity with an electronic device called an inverter.
This technology has been around for a very long time but in recent years, as the volume of installations has increased, the engineering and installation methods have become much more standardised and there are now a lot of suppliers offering 'packages' of one sort or another.
Getting going with this project has been prompted by a much publicised 'review' of the Government backed Feed in Tariffs that is now underway. The Feed in Tariffs, or FiTs, are the way that householders can gain an income from the renewable energy that they generate when they install Solar PV, and it is expected that the review will conclude that the tariffs should be reduced early next year - so I had to get a move on!
To get up-to-date on Solar PV, the first thing I did was to check out both the Energy Savings Trust and the DECC web sites, and then I needed to:
In this series of blog posts I am aiming to document each of the steps I am undertaking and the issues that arise so that others can learn to some extent from my experience.


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Camaro ZLI is about high-tech performance and design, and is a type of car no one has ever brought to this segment previously, said Rick Scheidt, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. Its the most technically advanced Camaro ever, so weve chosen a name from the most elite and exclusive Camaro in history.
The Camaro ZLI gets a Unique front fascia and an alumunium hood with a raised carbon fiber insert. the front fascia includes a front splitter and new vertical fog lamps. The hood features front-mounted air extractors that direct air precisely over the car and increase downforce. The rear of the ZLI includes a diffuser and spoiler. new 20-inch alumunium wheels are lighter than the 20-inch wheels on the Camaro SS.
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Supporting the dynamic track and street performance of the ZLI is the LSA 6.2L supercharged engine, whichwill produce an estimated 550 horsepower (410KW) and 5501b-ft. of torque (677Nm), with specific features for the CAmaro. Built on GMs legendary all-aluminum, small-block V-8 architecture, the LSA features an intercooled supercharger system, premium heat-resistant aluminum-alloy cylinder heads and other details designed to ensure its exceptional performance is delivered with smoothness and refinement. Component and design element that contribute to the LSAs performance include :
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Case Study on L'Aquila
The technician, Giampaolo Giuliani, who could not be reached for comment, had predicted that a massive earthquake would strike based on measurements of radon emissions. Skeptical Italian officials--believing that he was sowing unwarranted panic—publicly refuted the warnings and admonished Giuliani in court.
Did authorities err in contradicting Giuliani's prediction? Could lives have been saved had they heeded the warning?
"I am skeptical of the claim," says Shawn Larsen, a geophysicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California. "Radon has been claimed to be a precursor of earthquakes for some time, since the late 70s. However, there has been no concrete evidence that it is indeed a predictor of earthquakes."
According to John Rundle, director of the California Institute for Hazard Research, a joint program between different University of California (U.C.) schools, the frequent release of that gas results in far too many false alarms to make the system trustworthy. Radon has been associated with seismic events, and earthquakes can cause the release of radon and other ground gases. The problem is, he says, many phenomena other than large earthquakes also result in radon release, including rainfall and atmospheric pressure changes.
"It has too many false positives to be useful," says Rundle, a professor of physics, geology and engineering at U.C. Davis. ""We actually do...
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text: Music Store to open after careful planning subhead: Aspiring guitarist sees the need By Paul Andrew Not long after learning Pip Euinton and Scott Young had a warehouse rented for rehearing and recording music, and to use as a home for their PS Productions, along comes Randy Phelan with Whistler Music, which he opened last weekend. But unlike Euinton and Young, Phelan is strictly a dealer, with the strong possibility of providing guitar and keyboard instruction as a side service. Phelan, who's been "in and out" of Whistler for more than 10 years, comes into the music business as a neophyte, and openly admits to being a hack guitar player who sees a need for instrument sales right in Whistler Village. "I've been planing this for eight months, talking to everybody I can," Phelan said this week. "Besides the musicians who are thinking of buying equipment, there's the pros like Pete & Chad, Glen Mishaw, Karen Thirlwall... all these people have to go to the city for anything. As a dealer, if I don't have it in my store I'll be able to get it the next day, on most occasions." Phelan is operating in a heavy foot-traffic location below the Holiday Inn off Blackcomb Way, just down from The Puppy Zone in the old Whistler Florist store location, and hopes to attract tourist traffic in addition to Whistler's pro and amateur musicians. Sale items include music theory books, instruments and accessories, such as music pedals, strings, and whatever is requested. "It's tough to get going because the music instrument companies are wary of people calling and saying: 'Hey, I'm starting a music store and I need this or I need that.' So you need a location first," Phelan said. "Once they know you're serious, the instruments start rolling in. I've got three Roland keyboards coming in the door right now. But you have to start small. Epiphone is a Gibson product, so you have to prove you can sell that before you can sell Gibson. That's how it'll go at first." Phelan says he's aware of Young and Euinton's business in Function, and is hoping the two will eventually work together to finally supply Whistler with services which should have been in place years ago. "It makes sense for me to send them people who are looking for rehearsal space," Phelan said. "And now that I have the product lines, I'm the only distributor for Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton for the products I'll have in my store. Stuff like Yamaha, Ibanez, Boss. But I won't necessarily sell a lot of high-end electric guitars at first. I'm focusing on a line of acoustic guitars called Norman. They are the makers of Segal guitars. I mean, I'd love to get the Larivée guitars but you have to start somewhere. And I'll be selling a lot of hand percussion instruments right away."


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If you want to change your life, and achieve the kind of lifestyle you've only been dreaming about, then we can help you do it.
We thought that sharing some pictures with you would be a fun way for you to see what we've done and how working from home and investing in ourselves and our education has changed our lives.
So enjoy the pictures, some of them are from our trips abroad, some are with friends and other speakers we've met along the way and others are just silly but that's the whole point. We now have the time to do what we want, and we are truly enjoying life!


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March 15, 2006
I Met the Second Radiation Oncologist
Today I had my appointment with Dr. Oh up at the Tate Center in Glen Burnie. After what appeared to be a sketchy beginning (the first nurse was not familiar with the names of any of my prior surgeries), everything straightened out nicely, and I plan to undergo my radiation treatments at this facility instead of at Hopkins. The difference between 15 minutes and an hour one-way in a car is pretty huge for me.
Dr. Oh also reinforced the radiation option over chemotherapy or observation, and declared a little hard area under the skin at the base of my abdomen to be nothing problematic. This doc has me slated for 25 sessions, so that means 5 weeks instead of 4. I still think tne shorter distance will help me more despite an extra week of treatment.
I go in tomorrow at 8:30 AM (ouch) to get my preliminary scans done so they will then know precisely where to radiate me. I expect to start actual radiation after another week and a half or so have passed, because I need to get fertility testing and banking handled prior to the start of the radiation process. Dr. Oh says that I should expect poor results on that test, which I must admit is a blow. I am experienced with having dreams put in serious jeopardy, but at the same time, I don't think it will ever get any easier to handle it.
Right. So, setup happens tomorrow followed by about a week and a half off, followed by 5 weeks of radiation therapy. I shall keep you posted as always.Posted by Andy at March 15, 2006 07:52 PM to the News category
I'm glad it worked out to go to North Arundel. It seems like you were very comfortable there which is a major positive.
As for the fertility test expected to be "poor", all I can say is it only takes one to make a kid. I went through fertility treatment for three years trying to have a second child. Trust me, I know I'm blessed to have one. I'm sure your Mom and Dad can relate to that. I'll never forget the day when the doctor offhandedly remarked that I was a "poor responder" -- he meant that I was not generating enough ripe eggs in response to the medication -- but it was amazing how many hopes were dashed in that one comment. I cried and cried.
In my opinion, you're doing a great job of doing everything you can on your part, the rest is up to God. I believe it will work out. I hope you do too.Posted by: Susan at March 16, 2006 07:04 AM
Just getting to read what is going on. I am glad you are not going to have to travel so much as well. That should help some although I am sure it is still not easy.
As for the fertility, I know coming from someone who has four children it may sound stupid but always keep hope. I went to a fertility clinic in Philadelphia six months before getting pregnant with Maureen and they flat out told me I would never get pregnant on my own. My mother even approached my sister to confirm that she would be willing to have a child for me when I was ready. Low and behold, six months later to some startling very unexpect results, we were pregnant with Maureen with three more to follow. The lord works in misterious ways.. You just never know..
You are in our prayers. Keep your chin up..Posted by: Nicole at March 17, 2006 06:33 PM
True enough. I expect I'll get an actual report in a week or a bit more. Thanks for telling me your stories, guys. I don't think I really knew about your situations.Posted by: Andy at March 17, 2006 08:15 PM
If you didn't read over on my page, I got a preliminary report (2 of the 3 samples tested) that shows me as normal. I am pleasantly surprised.Posted by: Andy at March 24, 2006 08:37 PM


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The Jenner sisters put on their leggiest dresses and stepped out on Sunday night for the Golden Globes after-party. Kylie, who does not have breast implants (they are big because she is on her period) and Kendall, who does not have lip injections (her lips are just over-lined by Kylie), posed together and separately for the delight of the photographers on the red carpet.
How do you like their looks on this glamorous occasion?
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From the Fabulous Over 50 Club: Felicity Huffman & Sarah Jessica Parker both attended the Golden Globes last night and looked the part in front of the cameras on the red carpet.
While 51 year-old Sarah opted for youthful braids and a very ample white gown, 54 year-old Felicity showed off her very thin and toned frame in a sparkly jumpsuit.
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There's a long history with tabloids setting up Jennifer Lawrence to be some kind of massive Mean Girl, looking to take down her actress contemporaries with a single Doritos fart. Maybe I'm a J-Law Apologist, but I don't think she's that girl. Is she totally capable of being mean, judgy and rude? Of course she is. But I don't think she operates like everything is zero-sum gain, like she can be the only successful woman in Hollywood because there can only be ONE. I think back to when J-Law was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for American Hustle, and she was up against Lupita Nyong'o. Just my opinion, but it always seemed like Jennifer actively did NOT want to win that year, and she really wanted Lupita to have her moment to shine.
That's what I was thinking about when I read this Star Magazine story about how J-Law is Mean Girling Brie Larson. Brie and Jennifer are both nominated for Best Actress this year, and most people believe Brie is the major frontrunner for the award. Again, I suspect that J-Law is fine with that. And to hear Brie tell it, they know each other and they're friendly. Brie said as much in her recent THR profile, saying: "I met Jen seven years ago at a photo shoot. We bonded over the craft service table; we were the only ones eating the doughnuts." Still, Star's source says J-Law is trying to quietly destroy Brie!
Jennifer Lawrence isn't happy about having to share the It Girl limelight with critical darling Brie Larson.
"Jen's starting to feel the heat," says a source close to Brie. "She's made it clear to friends that she does not want Brie in her crew – she thinks Brie is her biggest competition and she's probably right."
Although her reps deny a rift, sources say Jennifer is so threatened that she even ordered BFF Amy Schumer to avoid Brie at the Golden Globes, but her Mean Girl plan backfired.
"Brie was in Amy's movie 'Trainwreck' so they get along well. But Amy spent most of the night trying to keep Brie away from Jen!"
And while Jen knows she can't be Hollywood's favorite forever, she refuses to pass the baton gracfully.
"She's be smarter to make Brie a friend, not an enemy," says the source.
[From Star Magazine, print edition]
OK Magazine had a similar story about Brie and Jennifer's "feud," with sources claiming that "Jen just didn't hit it off with Brie" and "Brie was a little uptight for her liking and that she couldn't hang." And for what it's worth, Gossip Cop spoke to an unnamed source on Team J-Law and the source claimed that the alleged rift is bulls—t. Sure. Do I believe that Brie and Jennifer are not BFFs? Sure. Do I believe that J-Law is, like, actively trying to shun Brie? Of course not.
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Brad Pitt has been looking oddly "youthful" for a few months now. I noticed it first at the premiere of The Big Short in November, but a lot of people commented on his "freshened" look at the Golden Globes. I think it's probably a combination of factors, some of which are rather harmless. Like, Brad had facial hair on and off for years, but these days he's rocking a clean-shaven look, so he automatically looks different. He's also got a haircut (that looks like a '90s wiglet), which changes his appearance. But there is something else going on. Aggressive facial peels? Botox? A facelift? Life & Style says no – their sources claim Brad's new look is the result of a new diet, skin care treatments and IV vitamin drips.
Brad Pitt is turning back the clock! An insider close to Brad reveals in the new issue of Life & Style Weekly that for the past several months, Brad has been on an intense antiaging regimen that includes a new diet, expensive skin care treatments and even IV vitamin drips!
"He's been telling friends about his new antiaging plan," an insider tells Life & Style. "He's been doing it with the help of a nutritionist and a personal chef."
The insider reveals the details of his new diet to Life & Style, on newsstands now. It's heavy on salmon, walnuts and chia seeds, which are high in omega-3 fatty acids to combat wrinkles, plus lean meats and eggs, which provide amino acids to help repair damaged skin cells, according to the insider. Other staples in Brad's strict regimen are brown rice and beets, since they are high in phytoceramides, which many people take as supplements to keep skin hydrated and plump.
"What you put in your mouth shows on your skin," says Beverly Hills dermatologist Dr. Ava Shamban, who does not treat the father of five. "His diet will help Brad's skin repair itself."
The insider tells Life & Style that he's also been supplementing the diet with "collagen smoothies and antiaging IV vitamin drips," as well as going to get regular facials.
"Brad's working hard to keep his youthful looks," the insider says. "The transformation has been nothing short of amazing."
Here's the thing: I believe Brad Pitt is vain, but do I believe he's THIS vain? I don't. I think he would go in for some facial peels and some Botox. I don't believe he would completely change his diet and get IV drips full of anti-aging vitamins. I just don't believe he cares THAT much. But he does care, and we can see it all over his (new) face.
Somehow, we ended up talking about Caitlyn Jenner all week and she didn't even say a word. It happened because Ricky Gervais dead-named Caitlyn and made trans "jokes" the beginning of his Golden Globes monologue. When Gervais was criticized for insensitivity (or whatever you want to call it), he went on a Twitter rampage defending his right to make transphobic jokes. Or whatever. It would have been great, I think, if Caitlyn had just stayed quiet and let Gervais talk himself in circles. But Caitlyn was hustling for the second season of her reality show, I Am Cait, on Thursday, so of course she got some questions about Gervais. This is what she said:
"On Ricky, I think what I'm gonna do is call the Golden Globes and see if they need a new host for next year. And we'll solve that problem."
We somehow missed covering these Golden Globes photos yesterday, but I am SO HAPPY that I get to use them today. Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall have been dating since the fall – the first rumors we heard about them was back in October, and at that point, the relationship was probably a month old or so. Rupert and Jerry (Jupert!) also had some very public date-nights throughout the fall, but the Golden Globes marked their first big red carpet together as a couple. And they looked sort of nice, I think. I mean, it is what it is. Anyway, Jupert is now engaged! It will be Rupert's fourth marriage, and Jerry's first (although the common-law thing with Mick Jagger should count).
Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall have announced they're engaged to be married. Murdoch, 84, executive chairman of News Corp. and 21st Century Fox and chairman of the New York Post, and former supermodel Hall, 59, revealed the news in the Births, Marriages and Deaths section of Britain's The Times.
The announcement read, "Mr Rupert Murdoch, father of Prudence, Elisabeth, Lachlan, James, Grace and Chloe Murdoch, and Miss Jerry Hall, mother of Elizabeth, James, Georgia and Gabriel Jagger, are delighted to announce their engagement."
The couple has been dating since late summer. It's the fourth marriage for Murdoch. Hall was in a relationship with Mick Jagger for 23 years. It's her first marriage.


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Watching No Offense tonight on AcornTV! I'm glad they made Season 2 available. I needed to laugh tonight. It was a long disappointing two days. The humor helped to clear my mind so that I could put things into perspective. This to shall pass…
A handy guide to those pesky acronyms in #LineOfDuty for you, fellas. pic.twitter.com/s5lA747gCf — BBC One (@BBCOne) April 7, 2019 One of my favorite shows for a few years has been Line of Duty (LOD). So, I was excited when Season 5 (S5) started. During the first four seasons, I …
Watching No Offense tonight on AcornTV! I'm glad they made Season 2 available. I needed to laugh tonight. It was a long disappointing two days. The humor helped to clear my mind so that I could put things into perspective. This to shall pass…
Yasss! Dirk Gently, Holistic Detective Agency is finally back! I've been waiting for Season 2 on Hulu. I enjoyed the original BritVersion and this reboot is pretty good. Glad I noticed the new episodes today. It was a great break after today's World Cup Games (still shocked about Messi). I like the quirky humor and the supernatural theme in the episodes. The show also appeals to my morbid sense of humor. Seasons 1 and 2 are now on Hulu, so enjoy. By the time you read this, I will have binge-watched half the episodes.
Well, it's been a week since EastEnders Shakil Kazemi (Shaheen Jafargholi) and Keegan Baker (Zack Morris) were stabbed and left for dead in the Queen Vic alley. The "knife storyline" was an important story to tell. There had been an increase in knife-related injuries and deaths in the United Kingdom (U.K.) during …
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The thrilling #Shetland Season 4 finale. Streaming now on #BritBox. pic.twitter.com/1S5ONHImPg
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Enjoying an evening with Chardonnay, coding, and Shetland. #100DaysofCode
I've enjoyed the other seasons of the show, so, of course, I was excited to hear Season 4 was streaming on BritBox. I watched all six episodes while coding a sample webpage. Some people listen to music while they code. I prefer to watch/listen to BritMystery/Crime television shows. Shetland became my favorite because I've traveled to Scotland a few times and love the country. I love seeing the beautiful countryside again as Perez tries to solve the crime.
The show also reminds me of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple. She said it best:
One does see so much evil in a small village… Miss Jane Marple
So, murder and crime on the Shetland Islands seem appropriate.
I started watching Broken with Sean Bean on BritBoxUS three months ago. I binge-watched the rest of Season 1 after the first episode. Now, I'm waiting patiently for Season 2. (Please tell me there will be a Season 2!)
Bean plays Catholic priest, Father Michael Kerrigan. He struggles to accept his past "missteps" and to be a "good priest. I've been a practicing Catholic since April 2016. I've also had moments where I've struggled with maintaining the message and spirit of the mass homily. I found the show to be refreshing and comforting. Continue reading


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How To Get A Loan To Buy A Commercial Property For A Restaurant When You Have No Cash
You can cook, you've always dreamed of owning a restaurant, and you just noticed in the commercial real estate listings that the perfect property is on the market. Unfortunately, you don't have a downpayment for a commercial property.
Luckily, there is a solution – While it can be challenging to get a loan to buy commercial real estate without some cash on hand, it isn't impossible. Check out these options:
1. Find an investor
The easiest way to buy a commercial property for a restaurant when you don't have any cash is to find an investor. If you have friends, family, or colleagues who have money to invest, approach them, just as you would a bank, and present them with a detailed business plan outlining your plans for the commercial space.
If they agree to invest in your restaurant, draft a legal document regarding their level of involvement in the restaurant as well as your repayment scheme. As their money is an investment rather than a loan, your repayment plan should be based on profits. If you don't have any profits and can't pay them back, the investors can simply claim the loss as a capital loss.
2. Ask the seller to finance the loan
If the seller owns the commercial property for the restaurant outright, ask him or her to finance the property for you. Rather than taking out a mortgage from a bank, you borrow the funds from the seller, and to avoid a down payment, you convince the seller to finance 100 percent of the loan.
If the seller is not willing to finance 100 percent of the restaurant, explore combining seller and bank financing. For example, if the bank is willing to cover 80 percent of the loan, ask the seller to cover 20 percent. You can use the 20 percent as a downpayment for the bank loan,
3. Pay the down payment in installments
If you cannot find a way to avoid paying a down payment, talk with your lender about paying it in installments. If you find a lender who is willing to accept cash flow financing, you can pay the down payment in installments after you open the restaurant.
In order to convince a lender to accept this type of arrangement, you may need a turn-key property, meaning you can open the restaurant almost as soon as you close on the loan. That way, you will have cash flow right away to pay the downpayment.
If you need to renovate the property to prepare it, the delay in cash flow may dissuade the lender from accepting the down payment in installments.
4. Explore asset financing
If you are buying a commercial property that was previously a restaurant, you are likely buying all of its contents as well. In some cases, you may be able to liquidate some of these contents and use the proceeds to pay your down payment. This arrangement is called asset financing.
There are two ways for asset financing to work. In the first case, the lender has to agree to accept the down payment after the loan closes. Essentially, you arrange the sale of the asset, and immediately after you close on the property, you sell the asset and give the cash to the lender.
In the other scenario, the seller of the restaurant agrees to give you the asset before the sale is complete. You sell it and use the proceeds as the down payment. When you present that to the bank, the loan closes.
5. Approach your suppliers
There may be a surprising source for your downpayment: the restaurant suppliers. In most cases, the suppliers who sell the restaurant its food, liquor or other supplies want to see the restaurant stay open. If it closes, they lose a client.
Because of that, if the suppliers are confident in your ability to run a restaurant well, they may loan you the down payment you need to get a commercial real estate loan so you can buy the space for your restaurant.


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Check it, I'm even typing pretty coherently.
Ignoring that I had to start this over a few times because my hands were still shaking anyways... but that stopped.
So, lets start with "I've been reading up on things." And "things" are just fucking depressing. And a couple of "things" have pissed me off. But I'll get to that later. WhiteCrow decided I was an important person to pay attention to all of a sudden and dropped a link early this morning to one of the last few posts on my blog. I'm sure YOU have all seen it before now. I only just now noticed it about two hours ago. And only after I slapped my little wavelength jamming gizmo to my forehead. Then I also saw Mr Anonymous's comment on my last post too(and Swan's replies attached to it). Between the two... I may have had a bit of a fit for a little while. As described above.
So lets get a few things straight here. Apart from a few vague almost hallucinatory recollections, I do not recall being assisted by anyone back in the hotel. Might explain how I got there... among other things... but I don't remember anyone ever specifically being there. There is no one with me now. There has not been anyone with me since I left the hotel. No one has been "helping me out" as it were, with ANYTHING as of late. So at the very least, there is no one hanging off my shoulder being all buddy buddy with me that I need to do a double take and start worrying about now.
Now, I'd already just "accepted" that someone was following me, because I picked that much up from Cassidy's reply Saturday. Didn't know how long it had been going on or how the fuck she knew about it but... Proxy, so I just took her word for it. It's either real or a scare tactic. Safer to assume the former. Still, I haven't noticed anyone tailing me. Maybe they were as invisible as their posts... either literally or perceptively. At least now I feel a little more aware of what I need to look out for... and have another excuse to keep my wits about me... Maybe the threat of another stalker will help me focus a bit more towards getting my head on right. I'm so used to the other threat I barely even consider it a threat anymore... just an inevitability.
Sigh... picking up from there I guess...
People have died. I'm aware. In fact... in a weird way... I was there. That's the even more irritating thing at this point. The visions haven't really stopped... just slowed down. He's still showing me things... as they happen now, it seems... even though he's nowhere around me. It's like I've got a front row seat to every terrible thing that happens these days. Does wonders for the psyche... -.-;
but I'm not here to complain about it... I just wanted to say I was there... so maybe that means they weren't really alone? I- ...I don't know. But I'm sorry. I'm sorry for all of your losses. And in a weird way, I feel your pain. So I just wanted to say that I'm sorry. It's not much, but it's the best I can do.
And Weaver I don't know what to tell you. I'm sure there's more to be gleamed from what I've been seeing so far but, up to this point my focus has been on shutting these things out, not memorizing them. I'm sure there's some details and insight that could be gained from this kind of shit, but I haven't really been in the condition to sort those things out. I will say however, that if I focus on any one memory/vision/whatever, then I can make more out of it. I experience them as though I'm fucking there... At this point, I just need enough of a description to jumpstart the vision. An identifier... sometimes just a name...
Great. That set off another headache. Good job Gargoyle. You're a credit to your health.
Though before I forget, while we're on this fucking topic... thanks for the link earlier WhiteCrow, but fair fucking warning. You're on the top of my shit list right now and I KNOW WHAT YOU FUCKING LOOK LIKE. So just something to think about maybe? Pray I get worse before I get better...
So what else is happening then.... do we have any runner's left to be listening to me today? Seems like the only people I know anymore who are still alive are proxies... that just doesn't feel like a good sign. Maybe people are just laying a little lower these days. Or they're dead and new Messenger is too lazy to find out about them... and old Messenger was too fucked up to... I'll hold out for them being alive though. You Proxies seem to keep pretty detailed paperwork on that kind of shit for... Some... Reason... so I assume we'd have heard about it if you got someone I could name.
North... Shade needs something to do. Tell him to teach you some of that self defense stuff he seems to know... so you can subdue him next time he throws a bitch fit. Sound like a reasonable idea?
Shade... Stop throwing bitch fits. Also Fre- ....Caged is still alive. And full Proxy now. There, someone to direct anger towards. Have fun.
Caged... I was happy to see you were still alive. Now I'm not sure anymore. I guess I'm just kind of disappointed. Sorry if I just sic'd Shade on you, I assume if he was going to come after you he'd have done it anyways eventually. How's Philip? XP
Morningstar... I was going to say that I'd give the babies back because I hate children, but then I realized that the sound of a dozen wailing infants would probably drown out the sound of the bulldozer and there's just something strangely appealing about the notion of a "Stealth Bulldozer" but then I would still have to listen to screaming children and I don't think I'd ever be in the mood to put up with that, so we're going to have to take that one back to the drawing board. But give me like two mechanical engineers and I think we could work that out... I have no idea what I'd actually do with it though. But it's a fascinating idea. As for the dynamite... well... there are a LOT of politicians I never liked... but we're probably past the point of really needing to worry about that so... as practical uses go I'd probably need more time to think about that too. Let me get back to you on this one.
Oh... and I'm glad you friends aren't dead. And before anyone complains at me... I realize Gleeman and Crouching Tiger and the rest being alive means they go right back to killing people, and that sucks, but lets face it, if they hadn't survived then somebody else would still be killing those same people in their place. So lets just be happy for the Not Dead People for once how about it? Can that be a thing please?
Cassidy... If I had a better option than taking a bus, then I guess I'd go for it. But I don't have the money for a plane. And walking was/is a non-option. I'd consider
Caden... Can't blame you...
Fakelight... You're still a dick
Joseph... How's the new job working out? I notice your kinda sorta 'rival' is still being a jackass... I still don't know if I'm supposed to like him or not. Are we supposed to like him?
Moriarty....? I'm not looking up how to spell that. Goldstien or whatever! Am I supposed to like you? What the fuck man? Seriously...
Aura... Keep laying low or whatever... I want to see what Overseer's next fuse blowing looks like.
Overseer.... Daaaaaaaaw~ <3
You know.... I spent a lot of time pondering over wild and crazy ideas about how I or some rag-tag team of raggamuffins or whatever could break into your compound and rescue her... and after all that work, you let her just walk out the door by herself without the slightest of commotions. I don't know whether to give Aura like, some kind of pen-ultimate badass award or to just laugh reeeeeeeeeeally hard at you.
But do give us an update or something. You being quiet frightens me. Stop that.
"R3D"... I fucking dislike you already. Why the fuck are you following me?
There are probably a lot more people I should be talking things at but I can't think very straight right now, so I guess that means the rage-high is wearing off and I need to start packing up. I'll check in on the rest later... or something.


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The ABCs of me.
A – Age: 29
B – Bed size: King
C – Chore you hate: Cleaning the pond
D – Dog/Pet's name: Bastet and Little Man
E – Essential start to your day item(s): My phone (alarm, email, twitter, facebook)
F – Favorite color: purple
G – Gold or Silver: silver
H – Height: 5′ 4″
I – Instruments you play(ed): hehe, I'll keep the perverted jokes to myself. No instruments really. Dabble here and there on guitar.
J – Job title: Business Analyst
K – Kisses or hugs: Hugs
L – Living arrangements: Own
M – Mood: Relaxed
N – Nicknames: Randifity, Punkin, Angel, baby girl
O – Overnight hospital stays other than birth: none
P – Pet Peeves: Leg shaking, listening to others chew
Q – Quote from a movie: "So now we got a huge guy theory, and a serial crusher theory. Top notch."
R – Right or left handed: Right
S – Siblings: 3 older sisters and 1 older brother
T – Time you wake up: 6:00 am
U- Underwear: What I wear depends on my clothing
V – Vegetable you dislike: Onions
W – Ways you run late: Usually it's traffic
X – X-rays you've had: wrist, face, neck, ankle, chest, mouth, back
Y – Yummy food you make: chili, lasagna, cheese dip, cheesecake, homemade ice cream
Z – Zoo favorite: as in animal? Cheetah or dolphin
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Clarke County in south central Iowa will become home next year to the world's largest turkey hatchery after an Alabama company completes the 86,000 square foot facility. Up to 50 million turkey eggs will be hatched at the facility annually when it's at full production within two or three years, says David Kenyon, president of Valley of the Moon Commercial Poults.
A ground-breaking ceremony was held April 12, 2011 just north of Osceola, the county seat of Clarke County and the town where the hatchery will be located. Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey were on hand to turn the first shovels of dirt.
Work will begin on what will be 24 buildings that will house the hatcheries and some hens. About 50 workers will be hired during the run-up to what Kenyon says will be the plant's first sales by January 1, 2012.
Project is being built in Iowa because the feed is here
Most of the breeding stock will live on farms in Iowa and elsewhere, with the eggs trucked to Osceola to spend four to seven days incubating in 100-degree temperatures before hatching. The newly hatched turkeys will be sent to buildings in Storm Lake, West Liberty and elsewhere, where they will grow to proper weight to be made into Christmas and Thanksgiving and turkeys, as well as sandwich meat.
"We're here in Iowa because this is where the feed is," says Kenyon. "About 70% of the cost of a tom turkey is feed."
He says the environmental considerations are minimal because most of the waste produced by the hatchery facility will be eggshells which can be applied to farmland as a calcium material. Also, infertile eggs will be discarded. "The little turkeys won't be around long enough to generate much waste," says Kenyon.
No worry about manure and waste, because there won't be much
The average wage for workers at the plant will be at least $12 an hour. The Iowa Economic Development Board has agreed to provide financial incentive for Valley of the Moon. The firm will get nearly $2 million in state tax credits for building the $16.7 million project. The package also would include a $2 million tax abatement from Clarke County over five years. Also, Clarke County Development will provide a $64,000 forgivable loan, and the Clarke County Electric Co-op will contribute a $130,000 forgivable loan.
Valley of the Moon refers to Sonoma, Calif., home of Nicholas turkeys, the brand name owned by Valley of the Moon's parent, Aviagen of Huntsville, Ala. Iowa is the 10th largest turkey producing state, according to USDA. Turkey consumption while it has expanded beyond its traditional holiday emphasis, still trails beef, pork and chicken. "With rising beef prices, we have a real opportunity to expand turkey consumption," says Kenyon. "But we also have higher feed costs to deal with in the poultry and livestock feeding business today. Corn that costs $7 or $8 a bushel isn't a good deal for turkey producers.''


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I think I've set a personal record. I finished reading Twilight today. The record being...I don't think I've ever read a book that length before...in that short amount of time. Fortunately I picked up the 2nd book last night while I was at my parents' house. I have a goal to finish them all by the end of September. That way, I get it out of the way rather than drawing it out for forever. Plus I figure that way, it will all be fresh in my head. And I'm already looking forward to the movie. I don't know if I'll drag my husband to see it with me though.
Speaking of movies...we went out last night. We had planned to see Mamma Mia!, but our waiter at Streets of New York was soooo slooooow! So we ended up missing the showing we'd wanted to see, and didn't think we'd make it in time for the next showing at a different theater, so instead we saw The House Bunny! We laughed. We thought it was funny!
The other day I watched Dan in Real Life for the first time. I really liked it. I sobbed my way through it. I put off watching it for a while because I thought I had heard someone say that it wasn't any good. (probably Josiah) It's fairly chick flicky, but I recommend it.
I was successful this week, in getting all the dollhouse stuff listed. I'm very glad about that. I also realized how nice/easy it is having just one child at home again. And the fact that he's 4 compared to the last time I had just one child at home...Rylie when she was 2, before Alyssa was born of course. It's just nice to be able to do something without being distracted every 2 minutes to get a cup of milk or something to eat or watch, etc. Trenton keeps himself fairly occupied with games on the computer. I sat and read for several hours yesterday, uninterrupted. I could have gone to the store and he would never have noticed. Of course I'd never do that, I'm just saying.
This morning we took the kids to a Primary activity. They got WET which ='s FUN! Of course they still wanted to go swimming when we got home. Crazy kids!
Right now I have my brother's 5 kids over while he and his wife are out to dinner. They + my 4 kids = NOISY! As long as they're having fun, right?! Mostly as long as nothing's getting broken...including but not limited to, bones!
I hope everyone is having a great weekend!
Saturday, August 23, 2008
3 comments:
- scrappiemom said...
Congratulations on finishing the book! Now, you need to get it back here so I can read it. One of these days when you don't have anything to do and you have the car, you should take Trenton and go visit Grandpa. He would really enjoy that! Your kids don't really know their great-grandparents and now that Grandma is gone...
- August 24, 2008 at 10:51 AM
- Leslie said...
I have thought about reading it with all the hype, but we will see if I do.
And thanks for watching the kids...sorry about the noise!!
- August 24, 2008 at 10:45 PM
- Jenna Consolo said...
Congrats! Don't you just love it when a book is so good it can get a person reading again? Yay! Keep on going! The 4th one is so good so far!
I liked Dan in Real Life too. Much better than I anticipated.
- August 24, 2008 at 11:56 PM
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Saturday, this recipe aired on the Food Network via Sunny Anderson. Here's the link to the recipe. Today, my freezer holds a gallon bag of this delicious mixture. Yes, freeze your granola. It will remain much more crisp.
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This is delicious, and it's even better after about a week in the freezer!
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Joy's Note: A few weeks ago, I sat down to write the 'post-Sandy post' and quickly realized that I was not the right person for the job-- not when I knew a way-more-legit expert-in-training who has managed public health emergency response at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, who has worked as an EMT, who is pursuing a PhD in health and public policy at Hopkins, and whose own family was dealing with post-Sandy flooding. This post comes courtesy of Meghan McGinty, who has faced such formidable foes as Katrina, Rita, and H1N1. Follow her musings about public health and risk communication on twitter @breukelen299:
When Joy began this blog she intended it to be a forum to articulate, "what exactly public health is, why you should care, and what great, non-creepy things are happening while you're asleep." In her first post, she highlights the live-saving activities of public health that often happen unbeknownst to the public. But over the past month, public health has made our lives safer and healthier in a very visible way.
On October 29th, Superstorm Sandy made landfall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, leaving a path of destruction up and down the east coast. Though the storm has passed, there are many hazards that remain in its aftermath. Public health workers are working tirelessly to ensure that the public is safe from the hazards posed by the consequences of the storm, namely the loss of power and flooding. Some of the most urgent health concerns included: access to safe drinking water, contaminated flood waters, food safety/sanitation and carbon monoxide poisoning from running generators without proper ventilation. In case you missed it, here is a brief overview of some of the essential public health services that have made us safer and healthier after Sandy:
What has public health done?
- The US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius, declared a public health emergency, which allowed Medicaid, Medicare and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) rules to be waived thereby ensuring that beneficiaries of these programs continue to receive critical healthcare services after Sandy.
- The US Public Health Service opened seven 40,000 square-foot Federal Medical Stations, which have 250 hospital beds for evacuees requiring non-emergency medical care.
- The New York City Department of Environmental Protection monitored public drinking water to ensure that tap water was safe to drink.
- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene visited numerous restaurants that lost power, were flooded, or had food contaminated to ensure that these restaurants were able to safely re-open.
- The NYC Health Department also issued warnings about:
o Operating portable generators safely to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning;
Delivery of these crucial public health services would not have been possible without the significant investment our Federal, state and local governments have made in developing and maintaining our public health infrastructure, as well as all the emergency preparedness planning that has been conducted for disasters like Sandy.
What can you do?
Emergencies such as Superstorm Sandy can leave people feeling vulnerable and helpless. But there are important steps you can take to help us recover from Sandy and to protect yourself and your family from future disasters. To help with recovery from Sandy, consider:
- Donating blood;
- Making a financial donation to the American Red Cross; or
- Volunteering to help with the recovery.
- Be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for at least 72 hours; be informed, make a plan, build a kit, get ready (Joy's note: and don't eat your emergency rations unless it's an emergency!).
- Heed evacuation orders. When you don't, you put not only your life in danger, but also the lives of the first responders who have to save you.
Lastly, I urge you to communicate to your elected and appointed officials that you value government investment in emergency preparedness. Unless you are ready to sanitize your own water and grow your own food, you rely on public health to keep you safe. Public health and disaster relief cannot be left to the private sector.
--Meghan McGinty, MPH, MBA, CPH
(Meghan's thanks and disclaimers:
- I would like to express my gratitude to the many courageous first responders (including my brother-in-law), public health workers, and volunteers who have responded to and will continue to help us recover from the devastation of Superstorm Sandy.
- The views expressed within are entirely my own and do not reflect the opinions of Joy Lee or any organization with which I have previously been or currently am affiliated.)


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5 July 2018 | General Interest
Each year the Wurreker Awards provide an opportunity for VAEAI in partnership with the Department of Education and Training to showcase examples of achievement, inclusion and best practice in Koorie post-compulsory education and training and employment.
This year the award categories cover all aspects of Koorie vocational training, employment and pathways. There are ten awards in three main categories.
We encourage you to consider who in your local community deserves to be recognised for outstanding achievement in one or more of the 10 categories.
Nominations close at midnight 17th August 2018.
The Wurreker Awards will be held at the Aborigines Advancement League on Thursday 13th September 2018 from 6:00pm.
Award Categories
The awards are:
1. Community Based Employee – outstanding achievement in community based programs or initiatives. Nominees must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person employed by a Victorian Koorie Community based organisation who has achieved excellent outcomes from their participation in a community based employment program or initiative.
2. Private Sector Employee – outstanding achievement in private sector based employment programs or initiatives. Nominees must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person employed by a Victorian private sector employer who has who has made a significant contribution to their workplace and/or made significant progress in his/her career.
3. Teacher/ Trainer - outstanding achievement in the delivery of training to Victorian Koorie students. Nominees must be a Trainer/ Teacher employed by a Victorian Registered Training Organisation, Learn Local or University and able to demonstrate innovative, flexible and effective training delivery to Koorie students.
4. Public Sector Employee - outstanding achievement in public sector based employment programs or initiatives. Must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person employed in the Victorian public sector who has made a significant contribution to their workplace and/or made significant progress in his/her career.
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5. Koorie Organisation – Dr Mary Atkinson Award - development and/or delivery of training programs which build the skills of the workforce and the overall capabilities of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) in Victoria. Nominees must be a Victorian Aboriginal Community based organisation able to demonstrate their role in the development and/or delivery of effective Koorie training programs.
Innovative Koorie Learner Pathways – there are two awards in this category encompassing training providers who are involved in new and innovative community driven/led programs and initiatives (including partnerships) that have resulted in improved pathways and career or employment outcomes for Koorie learners in Victoria.
6. TAFE Provider – Must be a Victorian TAFE Institute actively involved in community driven partnership arrangements which support career development and employment outcomes for its Koorie students.
7. Non-TAFE Provider (Learn Local, University, Private Registered Training Organisation) - Must be either a Victorian Learn Local, Private Registered Training Organisation or University provider supporting the Wurreker Strategy through active involvement in community driven partnership arrangements which support career development and employment outcomes for its Koorie students.
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Call for Nominations
Calls for nominations circulated amongst stakeholders advising of awards and categories.
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Award recipients will receive a trophy; a cash prize will also be awarded to Individual Category award winners.