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Recent Accounts of Giant Flying Cryptids
Jun, 2, 2007: Ryan Begley, Indiana Teen, Encounters Giant Bird in His Backyard
Okay, the only reason I joined this site is to get my story out in the open to people who might believe me.
Here's what happened: I woke up about 6 a.m on june 2nd. I live in Lawrence Township of Indianapolis, IN. That's all I feel safe divulging for the moment.
The sun was just starting to come up and I was fixing breakfast. I let my dog outside to pee and went to use the bathroom myself. The bathroom window faces my backyard.
The lights in the bathroom were off because the sun was starting to shine through.
While I was washing my hands the sun was blocked out for a moment, like something ran in front of my window. I looked out and briefly saw something black run behind my garage.
I thought it was a person, so i went to see what it was. I ran to my backdoor and opened it. My dog was on the other side shaking. I thought the person hurt my dog so when I went outside, I grabbed a broom to take with me.
I slowly walked around the side of my garage, and that's when I saw it.
At first, I thought it was a person with something on their back. I asked "What the hell are you doing?!?" Real quick to scare and get it's attention.
The thing turned around and I came face to face with this nasty looking bird.
This thing was completely black. Like a crow. Except it was built like a vulture because of the way it stood and the way it's neck leaned forward.
And it's face looked a lot like an emu except it was all ragid and wrinkled. And it's beak was slightly curved. Then...it flew away. That's all I can say.
It's eyes were sort of a maroonish tint.
Now, I'm six foot four and I was staring this thing directly in the face.
I felt like I was staring at a human being because it kept eye contact with me. It was bird-like in many ways. It kept turning it's head like it was confused as to what it was looking at. I looked down at it's feet and saw it had feet like a bird.
I was going to hit it with the broom but didn't because I didn't really know what it was or what affect hitting it with a broom would have. So, I let the broom drop.
This scared the hell out of the bird! It opened it's wings, and there was bright red markings on the inside.
It didn't make a noise, but it did flap it's wings really hard. I could feel the wind coming from the flapping and squinted my eyes.
I opened them and this thing was in my face. It smelled awful".
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Upon further questioning, Ryan revealed that he is 17 years old. His parents were on vacation at the time of the sighting. He lives in a suburban/rural area in Lawrence Township.
He believes that the giant bird was after his daschund/yorkie mix, which is a relatively small dog. He does not want to ascribe anything mystical to the creature, but said that it was "just a big, dumb bird"--although he goes on to say that he believes that it could have taken him in a fight.
Ryan continues; "This thing also had to be taller than me (6 feet four inches) because I was looking it dead in the face when it's neck was hunched forward. It did not make any noise through it's mouth. The only noise it made was from flapping its giant wings.
When this thing took off, it ran a bit, then flew away. It went up in the air at an angle and just sort of disappeared out of my view".
He estimates the wingspan of the cryptid to have been approximately 25 feet.
Ryan is scouring the internet to try to identify what this flying creature was. If anyone has questions or suggestions about the sighting, they can contact him at:email@example.com
Horror with Wings
by Vanessa
My story takes place in either May or June of 1996. I was newly married and my husband and I bought a brand new house out in Rialto, California. If you drive by there now, there are houses everywhere, but back in 1996 there weren't that many and there were still lots and lots of open space.
I worked in L.A. and had a two-hour drive home every night. Since our house was brand new, there were no curtains. We had so many windows, and curtains were so expensive that we could only afford to buy one room at a time.
The room I hated the most to be in at night was the kitchen because the window above the sink was huge and, of course, we had not yet purchased curtains for it yet. When you looked out, all you could see was pitch black.
I would refrain from looking outside because I was always afraid that one day I was going to look up and see some maniac's face staring at me fiendishly.
Well, that never happened, but guess what did? It must have been around 10 p.m. and I was still opening boxes, cleaning, cooking, and washing. I was walking through the kitchen into the den when some movement outside caught my eye.
The moon was bright and the neighbors had their backyard lights on, so there was good visibility. When I looked out at the movement that caught my eye (and I know this sounds weird), but I saw a big "dog" walking along the back fence.
When I say a big dog, I mean one that has a long body, like a husky or German shepherd. It was a big, long dog just walking along the fence with its head down, as if it were sniffing (just like you would see a normal dog doing at the park).
I didn't know my neighbors yet, so I figured one of them must have a table near the fence and the pooch probably just climbed up and liked to walk around up there.
I noticed this, but continued walking into the den, and then it hit me. The back fence doesn't have a rim or edge for anything to walk around on. It was wooden and stood straight up, like the typical wooden fence does.
A sudden chill came over me, so I walked back to the window and looked out at the back fence.
Only the "dog" was no longer a dog. This "thing" - whatever it was - was perched on the back fence and looking straight at me! It looked like a big buzzard.
I remember the old cartoons of Buzz Buzzard and that's what it looked like to me. I saw a long neck and a big body.
I froze when I saw it and stood there for a few seconds. I then moved a little to my left and its head moved where I moved to. So I moved a little to the right and again it followed my movements to the right.
I remember saying to myself, "If that thing flies through the window and gets in here, I'm a goner." I had no weapons and no way to fend off some nightmarish creature that looked like it was straight out of a horror film.
Then the freakiest thing happened. the "thing" had wings and opened them up like a huge kite.
My God, I nearly passed out! It spread its wings and leapt up into the sky.
I was shaking at this point and started to cry. I know what I had seen and it was no dog and it was not my imagination.
I was then afraid to go upstairs to my bedroom because there were no curtains up in our room yet. I had bought some cheap towels and hung them there until we could afford the curtains. I left all the lights on and stayed in the one and only room that did have curtains.
It was the small bedroom my step-son would be staying in, so we put curtains there first.
Where was my husband, you ask? Well he worked swing shift and didn't get home until around 1 a.m. and sometimes later.
For those of you who know the area, I lived on Via Verde Street just off the 15 freeway before you go into the mountains and out to Vegas. I forget the name of the exit, but it was the one after Baseline.
At that time, the whole Chupacabras thing was starting in Puerto Rico. I truly believe this was one of those. What else has wings, a long body like a dog, and a long neck (at least that's how some have described it that have seen it)?
Since it was so dark outside that night, I couldn't tell if the creature had feathers or dark fur. All I could tell was that its body was big and black. I still remember it as if it were yesterday and it still makes my eyes tear up from the shock.....About.com
A Psychologist saw a Living Pterosaur, According to American Author Jonathan Whitcomb
A prehistoric-looking creature flies over an island in Papua New Guinea, according to psychologist Brian Hennessy.
LONG BEACH, Calif./EWORLDWIRE/June 8, 2007 --- A psychologist at a university in Central China asserts that he saw, in 1971, a prehistoric-looking creature flying in Papua New Guinea. Brian Hennessy of the Chongqing University of Medical Sciences described the creature as black or dark brown with a "longish narrow tail" and a beak that was "indistinguishable from the head."
In the daylight of an early morning on Bougainville Island, on a dirt road that led down to the coast, Hennessy heard a slow "flapping" and looked up to see a "very big" creature with a "horn" at the back of its head. There was "not a feather in sight."
After thirty-five years, in the summer of 2006, a friend of Hennessy referred him to the American, Jonathan Whitcomb, author of the book "Searching for Ropens," who interviewed him. The eyewitness account was added to the second edition of the book, which was published on May 30, 2007.
Until 2006, Hennessy had been unaware of cryptozoological expeditions related to what he had seen. (Whitcomb's book tells how, in the 1990's, a few Americans began investigating, in Papua New Guinea, creatures described like living pterosaurs, commonly called, by Americans, "pterodactyls.") Hennessy was also unaware that many natives have names for giant flying creatures: One of those names is "ropen."
The American author noticed similarities between Hennessy's description and that of a creature reported 500 miles to the west, near Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea, twenty-seven years earlier. In 1944, Duane Hodgkinson, now living in Montana, saw a giant "prehistoric" creature flying over a clearing where he and another soldier were standing.
Whitcomb had interviewed Hodgkinson in 2004 and realized, two years later, that both the American veteran and the psychologist had seen a dark flying creature with a long tail but no sign of feathers. Both men used the word "prehistoric."
In 2006, Whitcomb showed Hennessy a series of sketches for determining the shape of the head, including the beak and the head appendage. (A similar questionnaire had been given to Hodgkinson two years earlier.) Whitcomb then drew a sketch based on Hennessy's answers, and concluded that Hennessy had seen, in 1971, the same type of creature that Hodgkinson had seen in 1944.
Whitcomb's book asserts that Rhamphorhynchoid pterosaurs live in Papua New Guinea and that they are larger than Rhamphorhynchoid fossils. Hodgkinson is specific about the size of the creature he saw: similar to that of a "Piper Tri-Pacer airplane" (twenty-nine-foot wingspan).
The book also explains the relationship between scientific and religious axioms and how they relate to the concept of living pterosaurs. Learn more online at 'http://www.ropens.com/hennessy
Eyes on the Skies for our Feathered Fiends
The Herald
Published Date: 07 June 2006
Location: Kirkintilloch
GARDENERS have been warned to keep their eyes on the skies after a hungry heron helped itself to a prized collection of fish.
Bishopbriggs resident Walter Morrison was shocked to find that the contents of his pond had been wiped out within minutes by a feathered fiend.
Witnesses told Walter that a 'giant bird' had swooped down and tucked into the fish – including Koi carp, which cost around £50 each.
He told the Herald: "My daughter happened to be looking out of the kitchen window at the time and saw this giant bird beside the pond.
"She said its wingspan must have been about eight feet. My neighbour also saw it and said it was huge and looked like a pterodactyl!
"I'd bought a plastic heron for beside the pond as apparently they don't go into each other's territory, but that obviously hasn't worked.
"I'd say all the fish cost around £300 in total so, after spending that amount of money, it is heartbreaking and I just want to let other people know they should be on the look-out."
The attack took place at Mr Morrison's property in Atholl Gardens last month. Herons eat mainly fish, amphibians, small mammals, and occasionally birds.
They are solitary feeders and very patient, and will stand still for long periods stalking their prey. They can quickly empty a garden pond of fish.
New 1970's Illinois Giant Bird Witness Steps Forward October 10th, 2006
I spoke recently with a witness to an Illinois giant bird. She witnessed her spectacle though in 1973, rather than the more sighting-clustered year of 1977.
"I am not crazy and I don't go around seeing things!" insists Joni Grawe. The problem is that she did see something that to most people would be considered beyond the realms of believability.
Today Grawe, 49, is a group benefits specialist for a paralegal agency out of Illinois and a former realtor, Sunday school teacher and substitute teacher in the public school systems. In 1973 though, she was simply young woman who witnessed a mind-boggling sight.
At this time, Grawe was a typical sixteen-year-old farm girl from El Dara, Illinois in Pike County who enjoyed nature and would often hike the hills and woods of her family's farmstead. One of these solo treks proved more terrifying than exhilarating though.
"I can remember it so clearly in my mind," Grawe recalled. "I can still see it all today. It gives me shivers just thinking about it. Even now, I cannot believe what I saw."
Grawe literally paused for a moment. I could not tell if the memories were overwhelming her or if she was having second thoughts on telling me her 33-year-old story. She assured me that she had never before told anyone outside of her family circle of her encounter.
Thankfully, she continued.
"I was walking down toward Kaiser Creek. It was a beautiful summer day. I would guess mid- to late-July…the beans were up in the fields. I had to walk up this hill and at the top of the hill was a pond—a beautiful, really secluded area. Adjacent to the hill is a 'holler' surrounded by trees. When I was nearing the hill, I heard this trumpet-like screech. It was so strange, unlike anything I had ever heard before."
"And then I saw them, there were three of them, two big ones and a little one. I say 'little', but there was nothing little about it! They were the biggest most frightening birds I have ever seen. The big ones were literally as big as a person standing there. Not thin like a stork, but huge—thick as a person. They looked prehistoric.
They were all gray colored, wrinkly-skinned and matted. Their beaks were not ridiculously long, not like a heron's, and somewhat hooked. Their heads were feathered, not bald like a buzzard."
"The two big ones were smart enough to roost on the ground, but the little one—the child I assume—seemed more naïve. It tried to perch on a tree. This was a thin tree, but it had to be forty feet tall. The tree buckled—completely bent—under the little bird's weight!"
"I dropped to the ground just shaking in fear and tried to hide in the beans. I guess it worked, because they didn't act like they saw me. The big ones started flapping their wings and the earth was literally reverberating from it—the beans were waving! The wingspan must have been at least twelve feet. I just started praying 'Oh my God protect me!'"
Grawe remained in the beans for several more minutes until the three creatures—with mighty, wind-creating flaps of their wings—departed via flight. Grawe ran the whole half of a mile home in shock and terror from what she wad just witnessed. She had just become the area's first observer of a "bigclaw", a name coined by the Pantagraph newspaper out of Bloomington, Illinois (and a clear play off the term Bigfoot) some four years later.
Just one more affidavit of the enigmatic avian sightings in Illinois…of which I will no longer attempt to speculate upon as to their origin.
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OTTAWA — "Hell yes. Of course. Count on us."
With those words to an endangered U.S. diplomat in November 1979, John Sheardown, then Canada's top immigration official in Iran, launched what would become known as "the Canadian Caper."
For the next three months, Sheardown and Canadian Ambassador Ken Taylor sheltered six U.S. diplomats in their private homes.
The six Americans were spirited out of Iran in January 1980 with the help of the Central Intelligence Agency in a top-secret mission, dramatized in the 2012 Ben Affleck movie Argo.
Sheardown, a Second World War bomber pilot and an Order of Canada recipient, died Sunday at The Ottawa Hospital. He was 88.
Sheardown, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease, had been living at the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre.
"He was a true Canadian hero but he never took credit for anything," his son, Robin Sheardown, said in an interview Monday.
"He was very lighthearted, but he never cringed from danger. And he always wanted to help other people."
Sheardown was an immigration officer with the Canadian Embassy in Tehran when militant students stormed the U.S. Embassy on Nov. 4, 1979, taking 52 Americans hostage during the Iranian Revolution.
The students demanded that the deposed Shah of Iran be returned from the U.S., where he was being treated for cancer.
Six Americans who were in other buildings escaped the hostage-taking; they were initially aided by the British and Swedish embassies. Then one of those on the run, Robert Anders, contacted Sheardown, an old friend.
Sheardown invited Anders and his colleagues to stay at the home he shared with his wife, Zena. Four would stay with Sheardown, two with Ambassador Taylor.
The Sheardowns lived alone in a large house in Tehran; they had an Iranian gardener and a Filipino maid. The maid came to be involved in the deception, but not the gardener.
"We were under surveillance," Sheardown once told an interviewer. "We had tanks at one end of the street and a fellow that walked up and down. They were always suspicious, they'd search the car."
Sheardown had to buy groceries in several different stores each day so as not to arouse suspicion about the amount of food he was bringing home, all the while maintaining regular contact with Iranian officials.
Every evening, the Sheardowns and their four house guests would have a formal dinner, then retire to the den to listen to U.S. Armed Forces Radio.
Mark Lijek was one of the U.S. diplomats who hid in Sheardown's house for three months before leaving the country with a fake Canadian passport.
"I have no way of knowing what would have happened had he not taken us in," Lijek told the Citizen two years ago when he visited Sheardown to mark the 30th anniversary of his escape from Iran.
Taylor shut down the Canadian Embassy on the same day that the U.S. diplomats were spirited out of the country.
Taylor received the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal for his efforts and was celebrated across the continent, while John and Zena Sheardown were awarded the Order of Canada.
Writing in The Canadian Encyclopedia, Carleton University history professor Norman Hillier said that while Sheardown received some of the credit for the Canadian Caper, he did not get "nearly as much as he deserved."
Taylor himself has said as much. "John and Zena were very much part of the core of activity in Tehran, but on top of that, John also shouldered a very demanding job as head of the immigration section, which loomed large at the time," Taylor told the Toronto Star in July 2010.
Sheardown continued to work as a diplomat after the Canadian caper, retiring in 1989.
A Second World War bomber pilot, Sheardown once had to bail out of his crippled plane over Britain. He broke both his legs because he parachuted from such low altitude.
Along with his son Robin, Sheardown is survived by his daughter, Jackie Hunter, his son John Sheardown Jr., his wife Zena, six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He will be cremated in Ottawa and his ashes interred in his hometown of Windsor.
With files from the Windsor Star

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Summer Swap Out
Jun 01, 2015 03:41AM
By Family Features
The warmer weather has many people thinking about carefree days filled with abundant social offerings. Be mindful and approach your summer routine with tools to aid you in making healthier decisions throughout the season.
"Creating a better you begins with your daily food choices," said Marisa Paolillo, nutritionist with the NuVal® Nutritional Scoring System. "If you don't have the right food at home, how will you have the energy to stay fit and active for all those fun summer activities? How you shop, what you cook, eat and do to stay fit on a daily basis really does matter."
From outdoor picnics with the family to poolside parties with friends, summer offers many opportunities that often involve food. An easy tool to help you shop, cook, eat and feel better is the NuVal system, which makes decision-making about better-for-you food choices simple. To find the foods that are right for you, the scoring system assigns a simple one-number, one-to-100 score, based on nutritional label factors and USDA Dietary Guidelines – the higher the score, the better the nutrition.
Whether you're at work or play, use this guide to swap out some standard foods with healthier options.
Everyday menus.
- Better snacks. A combination of berries – such as blueberries (NuVal 100) or cherries (NuVal 100) – and dry roasted almonds (NuVal 84) is a balanced power snack. Chock full of healthy fats, protein and fiber, this kind of "combo snack" keeps you full and energized after summer workouts or between meals.
- Summertime lunches. Swap cold cut sandwiches for roasted white meat chicken (NuVal 57) in a yellow corn tortilla (NuVal 91). Or, toss water-packed tuna (NuVal 87) with whole grain pasta (NuVal 91), cherry tomatoes, cucumber chunks, celery and red onions (NuVal 100). Use light salad dressing or vinaigrette rather than mayonnaise. You can also incorporate half of an avocado into this mix for a creamy alternative to mayonnaise. This not only boosts flavor, but replaces saturated fats with healthy unsaturated fat.
- Smarter suppers. Opt for a healthier main course, such as freshly prepared farm-raised catfish (NuVal 83), a nutrition-rich, high-scoring entree. If you crave Italian, swap out regular pasta (NuVal 30) with pasta made with spaghetti squash (NuVal 100).
Outdoor picnics, barbecues and more.
- Better buns. When shopping for buns to complement grilled meats, consider grabbing a bag of whole-grain or whole-wheat buns. (Look for a NuVal score of 30 or above.)
- Simple seasonings. Use spices and herbs to flavor meat rather than thick, sugar-packed sauces. Herbs like rosemary (NuVal 84), garlic (NuVal 100), dill (NuVal 100) and cilantro (NuVal 95) add flavor to grilled meat, fish and vegetables, and add vitamins and antioxidants to recipes.
- Smarter sides. Forget chips and high fat sides. Fill up on grilled or fresh vegetables, which typically have a NuVal 100 score. Cut up sweet potatoes (NuVal 100) in thick slices or wedges and roast or grill for a great option to French fries.
- Main entrees. Plan a menu that allows guests to choose from a variety of lean meat, poultry or fish and vegetable options. Pairing protein and vegetables is a better way to re-fuel after a game of baseball, basketball and other summer sports.
With the right tools as your guide, you'll be able to enjoy all the fun the season serves up. For more ways to incorporate better foods into your routine, visit www.NuVal.com.
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ALBANY — State conservation officials are calling for New Yorkers to clean their bird feeders, noting that about this time last year they confirmed bacterial infections in common redpolls that frequented feeders across 13 counties.
While no cases have been confirmed so far in 2014, the Department of Environmental Conservation says proper feeder maintenance helps prevent the Salmonella infections, particularly in late winter when songbirds are especially vulnerable.
The DEC says outbreaks can also affect cardinals, goldfinches, sparrows, cowbirds and pine siskins.
The bacteria can be shed in birds' feces even when they appear healthy.
It spreads through contact with infected birds, contaminated seed and seed waste and can afflict domestic animals and people.
They advise emptying and cleaning feeders and bird baths with hot soapy water at least every two weeks.
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This a useful tip from Lee Miller, HOK Firmwide Revit CAD manager. The question is, "How do I merge two workset projects together?"
Here's what to to; the key to this process, is preparation.
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First make backups of all your work.
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The Binding process
In the model which you will bind your project into, create a new temporary workset. This will be the workset that the bound elements will be dump into.
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – The city of Southfield is pledging to make itself safer. And if you're driving unsafely in the area, it could cost you.
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We thought we would share some videos of Tucanos in the news. The following videos cover our dining experience and Grand Opening Charity Celebration on April 26th, 2012! To learn more about the charities, visit http://www.tucanos.com/turnitup
Tucanos in The Gazette
The Gazette wrote an article about our new restaurant opening in Colorado Springs. We are excited about our Grand Opening on April 5th and thought you may enjoy reading the article. Below is a excerpt and a link to full article
Tucanos Brazilian Grill, a Brazilian steak house, opens Thursday at the First & Main Town Center, southeast of Powers Boulevard and North Carefree Circle on the Springs' east side. It's the first Colorado location for the small Lakewood-based chain, which has four restaurants in Albuquerque, N.M.; Boise, Idaho; Provo, Utah; and Salt Lake City.
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I was delighted for this BearingPoint Institute paper to have the privilege of interviewing the German Minister for Transport and Digital Infrastructure, Alexander Dobrindt.
It is great to see that the Federal Ministry is working to meet the challenges of the #ConnectedCar world and to realise its benefits for citizens. Mr. Dobrindt has taken a forward-looking stance in the discussions over the legal and ethical questions thrown up by increasing automotive digitisation.
Real-world testing on the A9 Autobahn in Germany is further proof of the commitment of the Ministry to developing workable, real-world solutions to the practical and theoretical conundrums placed before us.
Placing automotive industry stakeholders from car makers to component suppliers and IT component producers in real world testing situations will help to ensure that these companies are ready for the big transition, allowing drivers to benefit from increased automation.
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There's still no mention of LTE on the CDMA platform on the Red Pocket website, but yesterday a listing for a Red Pocket 1 Year Wireless Plan - Every Month 1000 Minutes/1000 Texts/1000MB showed up on eBay. The plan is priced at $199.99 for a year's service which works out to $16.66/month. If you need more than 1000 texts per month, a "Gold" plan with 1000 minutes, 1000 MBs and "unlimited" texts is available for $229.00/year or $19.08 per month.
The seller is redpocketstore which claims to be the official Red Pocket Mobile eBay store. I called Red Pocket customer support and the representative knew about the eBay deal and said it was legit but was unable to answer any questions about it and referred me to the eBay seller.
According to the eBay description, the plan works with AT&T, unlocked GSM, Sprint and other CDMA phones. The eBay offer contains an activation kit with comes with "dual cut and nano GSMA and a CDMA LTE triple punch SIM card". I messaged the seller on eBay asking if Verizon LTE phones were supported and if they would get LTE data got this reply;
"Hello, from what it sounds like, you would be trying to activate phones on the CDMA network.
The answer is YES! The only issue that would come up is if you are still on a pre-existing contract with your current carrier, if the phone you're trying to activate has an unpaid balance or if for some reason the phone was reported as lost or stolen.
As long as it doesn't meet the above hiccups, you will be good to go.
They do get LTE as long as that coverage is available in your area."
I then asked the seller if the CDMA SIM was for Verizon or Sprint and he replied:
When we mail out the starter kit, it does include a triple punch SIM card for the CDMA network.
For the CDMA-S network, we do not typically include a SIM card as your pre-existing SIM card if your phone uses one should work. If your phone requires a SIM card and you do not have one, please let us know the type of phone you have and the ESN number and we will be happy to mail you the appropriate SIM card for the CDMA-S device."
Seeing as the kit includes a CDMA SIM rather than a CDMAS one, it's pretty clear that this eBay deal marks the launch of Red Pocket Verizon LTE. When I called Red Pocket support they said that LTE phones were still not allowed on any of the regular CDMA phones but suggested that the eBay deal might be different.
So is it a good deal? Maybe, as always that depends on your needs. 1000 minutes, 1000 texts and 1000 MBs for $16.66/month is .555¢ per minute, text, or MB. However, there's no rollover, this is a "use it or lose it" deal. The per unit cost goes up if you can't use all your minutes, texts and data up every month. If you run out of anything you can add 500 minutes or 500 texts or 500 MBs for $10 (2¢ each) or 1000 minutes or texts or MBs for $15 (1.5¢ each). The add-on minutes, texts or MBs don't rollover either, plus they expire at the end on you current plan month. That means that if you run out near the end of the month you could end up paying $10 for minutes, texts or data that expire in a few days.
Another gotcha with this deal is that only the first 500 MBs per month are at high speed. The second 500 MBs are throttled to between 64 and 128 Kbps. Still it's hard to find any plan that includes LTE, 1000 minutes and 500 MBs of high speed data for under $20 on any operator, especially Verizon.
I'm wary of paying any provider $200 or more dollars up front for a year's service. But Red Pocket has been in business since 2006 so they seem pretty stable. On the other hand, Red Pocket suddenly shut down service on the T-Mobile network earlier this year leaving users to scramble for a new provider. Red Pocket customer support doesn't have the best reputation either. To Red Pocket CS' credit, when I called today hold time was less than a minute, the representative was friendly and courteous and other than not wanting to talk about the eBay offer seemed knowledgeable about Red Pocket's products and services.


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It's 3:00 a.m. and time for our daily ritual. I'm on the sofa scarfing down a bowl of Raisin Bran, with a purr monster in my lap, a spotted pillow beside me, and a brindle guard at my feet. Having soothed the mid-morning hunger pains, the baby stops kicking and settles down, content among the pack.
After years of training humans to train dogs, and raising a personal petting zoo of dogs and cats, I'm being schooled by a fetus.
The day I announced we were expecting a baby (via Facebook, of course), it became clear that my friends are in one of two camps: pet parents or human parents. All were shocked. My husband, Brian, and I have been married for 15 years, we're both in our 40s, and we share our home with four dogs and two cats whom we collectively refer to as the Lane Petting Zoo.
How they chose to respond to the news was telling. Understandably, my dog friends misinterpreted the ultrasound photo I posted:
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"Ooh, a puppy! What kind are you getting?"
"Who is the breeder?"
After all, I had spent years with them at agility competitions and at my training facility obsessing over canines. When I clarified that we were expecting a human baby and that Brian and I were the breeders, only one person had the guts to ask what surely many others were thinking:
"Did you mean to do that?"
Why yes, we did.
I suppose anyone else would've been offended. Not me. How could I, considering the company I kept? Many of our dog friends made it plain that they did not want children. If they did have kids, they were grown and gone, often accusing their dog-obsessed moms of playing furry favorites.
Human parents, on the other hand, enthusiastically welcomed me to their world.
"Your life is going to change completely!"
"You don't know how much you can love someone until you hold that baby in your arms."
Each time I told a human parent that I was expecting, I felt an instant connection, the way I feel toward people who embrace dogs as family members. When we learned we were having a boy, I felt drawn to mothers of sons, the way I'm drawn to fellow Dalmatian owners.
On my journey to becoming a mom, I spend less time at familiar places like PetsMart and agility trials and more time at Babies R Us and baby showers. I feel like a foreigner at times, stumbling my way through a new culture full of people who speak a language I don't yet understand. Sleep sacks? Nasal aspirators? So a Pack 'n' Play is like an X-pen? Can I clicker train the baby?
My due date is February 23, 2014. I don't want the birth of my son to mark the end of one era, saying goodbye to my dog friends and quality time with my zoo. I hope that our new addition will allow me to bridge these two worlds of pet and human parents, and create a new kind of family.
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Peter D. Ladd, Ph.D., has been a faculty member of St. Lawrence University in the Graduate School of Education for over thirty six years. He coordinates the Certificate of Advanced Studies Program in Counseling, and has worked for thirty five years in St. Lawrence University's satellite graduate program on the Akwesasne Mohawk Reservation. Dr. Ladd has three published government white paper research manuals in the area of social reform for Native people; Sharing Solutions: First Nations Social Reform, also, First Nations Child and Family Services Joint National Policy review, and the Comprehensive Research Findings in Education and Training: Aboriginal Strategic Initiatives.
He has six books published in the area of conflict resolution and counseling; Inclusion, Empowerment and Healing; Meditation, Conciliation and Emotions: A Practitioner's Guide for Understanding Emotions in Dispute Resolution; Relationships and Patterns of Conflict Resolution: A Reference Book for Couples Counseling; Conflict Resolution for Law Enforcement Street Smart Negotiating; Emotional Addictions: A Reference Book for Addictions and Mental Health Counseling and Person-Centered Diagnosis and Treatment in Mental Health: A Model for Empowering Clients. In 2013 he will publish with Kyle Blanchfield the book; Leadership, Violence and School Climate.
He has contributed to institutional reform by founding: the Augsbury Institute for Youth and Families, the St. Lawrence Valley Teachers' Learning Center, the St. Regis Mohawk Counseling Center and co-founder with Kyle Blanchfield, J.D., of the Northern New York Centers for Conflict Resolution. Dr. Ladd lives in Clayton, New York with his wife, Kyle, and their son, Dorian.
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FEMA Worker Pleads Guilty To Embezzling $143,000 | News
GREENBELT, Md. (WUSA) -- A 56-year-old FEMA worker plead guilty to embezzling over $143,000 from the agency, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland announced.
Sheila Ann Howard, of Capital Heights, Md., began working for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in 1986 and was made a Human Resource Specialist in 2008.
According to the plea, Howard processed payments for FEMA like cash awards and special bonuses. Howard admitted to processing 28 fraudulent payments in the names of 18 former FEMA workers and a current employee, according to authorities.
Howard faces a maximum of 10 years in prison.


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Flores, Labuan Bajo, Jajakarta suites Komodo
|JAYAKARTA SUITES KOMODO LABUAN BAJO WEST FLORES ISLAND The Jayakarta Suites Komodo-Flores will be an extraordinary resort located on the white sandy beach in Labuan Bajo, surrounded by beautiful sea and amazing mountainous scenery. The city serves as a jumping-off point for the trip to Komodo and Rinca Island. Due to the spectacular sights, gorgeous coral reefs and more than 50 dive spots around the island, it is a wonderful place to experience different adventures such as diving, snorkeling and fishing, it is the paradise for all scuba divers and snorkelers. The 4-star luxury resort in Labuan Bajo, Flores has the beautiful sea on one side and amazing mountain scenery on the other. Labuan Bajo, Flores is the gateway to discover the Komodo Dragons. Due to the spectacular sights, gorgeous coral reefs and more than 50 dive spots around the islands, it is a wonderful place to experience different adventures such as diving, snorkeling and fishing. It is truly a paradise for scuba divers and snorkelers. Other tourist destinations include Mirror & Snake Cave, beautiful waterfalls such as Cunca Rawi & Mount Mbeliling and popular trekking areas. Our resort is only a few minutes away from the Komodo Airport and a 1½ -hour trip by speedboat from Komodo Island. The resort provides 71 guest rooms including Deluxe Rooms, Jayakarta Suites and the exclusive Presidential Suite. Other facilities such as the swimming pool, spa & sauna, tennis court, karaoke, fitness centre and diving centre assure a wonderful stay with us. Our many meeting rooms are elegant and comfortable with seating for up to 350 guests. These stylish meeting rooms with high quality equipment will guarantee a successful conference or meeting. Labuan Bajo, Flores is recognized as a great eco-tourism destination and The Jayakarta Suites Komodo-Flores is known for its warm hospitality and is dedicated to making your stay here a wonderful experience. So please join us at The Jayakarta Suites Komodo-Flores. The giant pre-historic lizard called Komodo Dragons can be found in Komodo National Park, only half an hour by boat from Labuan Bajo. Other tourist destinations will accomplish your journey in Flores such as Mirror Cave, Snake Cave, Cunca Rami Waterfall, etc. Accommodation Overview The Komodo islands have long been an insider tip for divers from around the world but now with the nomination to one of the "seven new wonders of the world" by UNESCO through Komodo National Park Official Committee, tourism to this island has skyrocketed to levels never seen before. As a four-star luxury hotel in Labuan Bajo, it has 8 floors and featuring 71 exclusive suites including Deluxe Suite, Jayakarta Suites and Presidential Suite. When the sunset comes, outstanding natural beauty will give you the best panoramic view combined with the sparkling blue ocean and fresh air. Whatever your purpose to stay at our hotel, the facilities including Swimming Pool, Spa & Sauna, Tennis Court, Jogging track and Karaoke will offer you an incredible experience and provide the warm of hospitality. For business guests, we truly understand your expectation for meeting plan, the wide choices of meeting rooms are enhanced by elegant with the capacities up to 400people so we will guarantee to offer successful meeting with our stylish meeting rooms and high quality of equipments. As one of the pleasant and successful resort, we commit to serve with full commitment and legendary service because your satisfaction is our main goal to be reached. So now, it is your time to choose your own destination and The Jayakarta Suites Komodo-Flores is the right choice for leisure and business purpose. The Jayakarta Suites Komodo, Flores will be the first 5 Star Luxury Hotel in Labuan Bajo and counts with the full support of the Hospitality and Tourism Board of the island, as it not only brings new investment to the island, attracting even more tourism but also creating jobs for the locals. Komodo island is well known for its amazing dive sites and gorgeous coral reefs and it counts among the top 50 dive spots in the world. The Jayakarta Suites Komodo in cooperation with the ORCA (German) Diving Centre will provide all diving facilities and services including diving courses for diving enthusiasts from around the globe. Other facilities of the Hotel include a variety of meeting rooms, a fitness center, a lounge and bar, a swimming pool, a jogging track and of course facilities for water sports and diving. The Jayakarta Hotels & Resorts brand is well established in Indonesia and through its network with local and international travel agents, the Jayakarta Suites Komodo will soon be able to reap the fruits of its success. The Jayakarta Suites Komodo has appointedMr. Ronald Hendrajaya, BA as its General Manager to set-up the Hotel operations and drive forward brand awareness locally and internationally. Service & Facilities Business Center with Boardroom 24-hour Laundry & Dry Cleaning Spa & Massage Drugstore Beauty Salon Doctor On Call Baby Cots Luggage Storage Parking Space Safe Deposit Box Concierge Desk IDD Telephone Valet Parking Elevators Dining room Cable TV & Movies Tea/Coffee-Making facilities Karaoke room Sport & Recreation Uniqueshaped Swimming Pool Children's Pool with sandy beach Children's playground Fitness Center with Sauna & Steam bath Spa & Massage Tennis Court Room Rates: Jayakarta Deluxe : USD 150/ Jayakarta Suite : USD 220 President Suite : USD 410 Room rates is per night/single or double bed rooms All room rates including taxes and taxes High and peak season surcharge : USD 40/night apply from July 01-September 15 and Dec 01 to January 15 All rates is Excluding breakfast Meal Set: Breakfast : USD 20/person Lunch Set : USD 25/person Dinner Set : USD 25/person Pick up and transfer services included
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SUNY Canton Releases Strategic Plan for 2020Monday, June 7th, 2010
SUNY Canton has released its Strategic Plan, "SUNY Canton 2010 – Committed to Student Success," to continue and guide the College's remarkable growth and progress for the next 10 years.
There are several goals and key initiatives listed in the plan, including:
- Plans to expand academic offerings by creating more four-year and master's degree programs that build upon associate-level offerings to meet the community's need for career-driven educational options.
- Initiatives by SUNY Canton OnLine and the College's International Programs office to establish more distance learning opportunities to reach to more students worldwide.
- Sustainability efforts to reduce spending on non-renewable energy sources and decrease the College's overall environmental footprint.
- Efforts to assure that the campus will become more of a hub of intellectual and social activity for both students and community members.
- Migration of the SUNY Canton Kangaroos sports teams to the NCAA Division III.
The Strategic Plan was the result of a year-long collaboration between administration, faculty, staff, students, and the larger community, with guidance by a 16-member steering committee, and oversight by President Joseph L. Kennedy. School of Business and Liberal Arts Dean Linda A. Heilman led the planning process. Jondavid S. DeLong, assistant professor and legal studies program director, created the written portions of the plan.
"The SUNY Canton community has engaged in discussions to determine where we want the College to go in the future," said SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy. "The consensus is that we must keep moving forward and the Strategic Plan is both a starting point and a road map in an ongoing process of change, adaptation, and continuous improvement."
As part of the Strategic Plan, the College will also continue to physically expand and evolve to meet the changing needs of students. A key addition to campus will be the newly constructed Convocation, Athletic and Recreation Center, nicknamed Roos House, which is scheduled for completion in Spring 2011. The College is also planning to construct a new residence hall to provide more housing options for the increasing population of four-year students.
The College's mission, developed as part of the plan, is to provide a progression of accessible, affordable, high-quality applied programs that enable students in the North Country, New York State, and beyond to achieve their highest potential both personally and professionally.
The 2010 SUNY Canton Strategic Plan is intended to serve as a campus specific complement to the larger State University of New York Strategic Plan, "The Power of SUNY."
SUNY Canton's strategic plan can be viewed at http://www.canton.edu/strategic_plan.
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There's one problem driving me mad, hope you can help me!! Here's what happens:
My app has a TabPanel, containing 4 tabs. In one of them I need to display an image representing a map of a campus, which needs to be panned/scrolled around by the user.
I would like the map to appear centered within its container Panel, instead of appearing sticked to the bottom left corner. I searched the forum for some advice: found something but it isn't working for me...
I also tried to bind the "scroll" event on the map Panel to track down the "scrollTop" value of that panel, but it always remains 0.Code:mapp.views.Map = new Ext.Panel({ layout: "fit", items:[ { scroll: 'both', width: 1000, height: 792, html:'<img src="img/map.png" width="1000" height="792" border="0" usemap="#Map" />', listeners:{ afterrender: function(thisPanel) { var d = thisPanel.body.dom; d.scrollTop = (d.scrollHeight - d.offsetHeight)/2; } } } ] });
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Halle Berry: My Second Pregnancy Is The 'Biggest Surprise Of My Life'
'The Call' actress revealed her second pregnancy — her first child with fiance Olivier Martinez — was a total surprise, but she couldn't be happier! Read on for more of her interview.
Halle Berry, 46, is currently pregnant with her second child, and she and fiance Olivier Martinez, 47, are thrilled about the baby news — especially since as Halle is nearing 50 years old, it was such a shock!
Halle Berry's Surprise Pregnancy: Shocked By Good News
"I feel fantastic," Halle told CNN's Alina Cho in a new interview published on April 8. "This has been the biggest surprise of my life to tell you the truth."
She had her first child, Nahla Ariela Aubry, five years ago with her ex Gabriel Aubry, 37, but she thought that Nahla would be her last because too many years had gone by. Halle has never looked her age though, because she always looks radiant and incredibly youthful!
"I thought I was kind of past the point where this could be a reality for me. So it's been a big surprise and the most wonderful," Halle added.
Although Halle has confirmed she is in fact pregnant, she says that she and her fiancé do not know the baby's gender yet.
Halle Works To Fight Hunger
This baby news comes while Halle is busy working to battle hunger with designer Michael Kors and the U.N. World Food Programme. She was motivated to join this cause because she is a mother and she understands how important it is for children to have food and that it actually all starts in the womb.
"Especially now, being a pregnant woman and already having a child … it's so important what happens to the baby while they're in utero. And the first 1,000 days is fundamental," she revealed.
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Practical Concealed Carry Skills
Date(s) - 05/27/2017
9:00am - 4:30pm
Otisco Lake Rod & Gun Club
The MDTS Practical concealed carry skills course presents the necessary and practical mindset, equipment, knowledge and skills for the concealed carry license holder. The students understanding of when they can and cannot legally utilize a firearm to protect themselves or others and the ability to present and fire the concealed firearm effectively, when justified, will be the primary focus points of this course. Attendees will also gain a thorough understanding of firearm safety and the legalities involved with carrying a concealed handgun. Note – Pistol licensing programs do not teach methods of carry or deployment from concealment nor do many law enforcement departments; this class is recommended for the legally licensed citizen, off-duty law enforcement officer or undercover law enforcement officer.
Course content will include but is not limited to:
Essentials of Firearm Safety – Ownership, Carry & Storage
The Personal Protection Mindset
Legal Considerations – N.Y.S. Article 35, Use of Force, Where You Can and Cannot Carry and more..
Concealed Carry Methodologies, Equipment & Support Gear
Threat Recognition & Management
Fundamentals of Marksmanship & Surgical Speed Shooting
Concealed Carry Draw-Stroke Development
Critical Thinking & Decision Making
Second Party/Family Considerations
Post Altercation Considerations & Tactics – Contacting and Speaking to Authorities
In addition, students will shoot and be graded upon (3) state qualification courses of fire:
Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit Qualification Course
Nevada Concealed Firearms Permit Qualification Course
LAPD Retired Officers Qualification Course
***Upon achieving a passing score on these qualification courses attendee's will be given a certificate of completion
Equipment List:
N.Y.S. Pistol license, serviceable pistol, comfortable clothing or duty uniform, 300 rounds ammunition, minimum of 2 magazines/speedloader & holders (3 is better), sturdy belt & strong side concealment type holster, eye & ear protection, weather appropriate clothing, hydration, note taking materials and cover garment.
*If you have a .22 conversion kit for your pistol you can use it during this course but it is highly recommended you attempt to shoot the majority of the course with your carry ammunition caliber. You WILL need a minimum of 200 rounds of regular ammunition which you will be shooting.
**Lunch is limited to 30-40 minutes max and is often a "working" lunch where discussion of specific aspects related to the days class or a module of instruction is presented. Therefore it is highly recommended you bring a bag lunch.
***Contact us today if you would like to host MDTS at your range or come to us here in the Mohawk Valley region for one of our Practical Concealed Carry Skills Courses. We have range and classroom facilities available that can accommodate large groups (12+), semi-private (2-4) or private training (1 on 1).
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ESR stands for erythrocyte sedimentation rate. It is commonly called a "sed rate."
It is a test that indirectly measures how much inflammation is in the body.
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate; Sed rate; Sedimentation rate
A blood sample is needed. For information on how this is done, see: Venipuncture
The blood sample is sent to a lab. The test measures how fast red blood cells called erythrocytes fall to the bottom of a tall, thin tube.
There are no special preparations needed.
When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing.
A "sed rate" is often ordered for someone who is having unexplained fevers, certain types of arthritis, muscle symptoms, or other vague symptoms that cannot be explained.
Once a diagnosis has been made, this test may be used to monitor whether the illness is becoming more active or flaring up.
This test can be used to monitor inflammatory diseases or cancer. It is a screening test, which means it cannot be used to diagnose a specific disorder.
However, it is useful for detecting and monitoring:
Adults (Westergren method):
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Note: mm/hr. = millimeters per hour
Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
Although it can help diagnose some illnesses, an abnormal ESR does not prove that you have a certain condition. Other tests are almost always needed.
An increased ESR rate may be due to:
The immune system helps protect the body against harmful substances. In autoimmune disorder is a condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. ESR is often higher than normal in people with an autoimmune disorder.
Common autoimmune disorders include:
Very high ESR levels occur with less common autoimmune disorders, including:
An increased ESR rate may be due to some infections, including:
Lower-than-normal levels occur with:
Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others.
Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include:
Kushner I, Ballou SP. Acute-phase reactants and the concept of inflammation. In: Firestein GS, Budd RC, Harris ED, et al, eds. Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2009:chap 52.
Pisetsky DS. Laboratory testing in the rheumatic diseases. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 278.
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Rich niche: New bird franchise makes two
On the surface, it may sound a little crazy to open a store that sells products geared only toward feeding the birds.
Who knew that bird feeding is one of the top eight hobbies in Virginia? According to Judith Lane, who just opened Wild Birds Unlimited, the pastime ranks second only to gardening.
And Lane's store isn't even the first. Charlottesville already has the ornitho-oriented Wild Bird Crossing.
"I'm kind of surprised to hear there's a new one because there's one at Rio Hill Shopping Center," says local wildlife lover/nature writer Marlene Condon.
Can Charlottesville support two stores in the same niche market?
Lane, a former marketer for Nortel, puts it in telecom terms: "At Nortel, we weren't worried about Lucent. Look at the stats."
She says the market potential is huge: $3 million. "Heck, if I got 10 percent of that, I'd be giddy," says Lane.
The former marketer did her research and is convinced of the potential in the backyard bird-feeding crowd. And she got her retail experience last year working at the Cat House, another animal-specific shop.
The only ones who really thought she was crazy were bankers, but she didn't let them stop her, finally using her retirement funds to get the store open.
As much as Virginians apparently love their birds, feeding them is not without controversy.
One worry is that diseases could be spread at the feeder. Condon scoffs. "I've fed birds all my life– I see one sick bird a year. As long as you keep the feeders clean and don't let them fill with wet seed, it shouldn't be a problem."
Wild Birds Unlimited carries just the tools for that long brushes to scrub out those nasty perches.
Pennsylvania outlaws bird feeding in the summer because of a bear problem, and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries discourages bird feeding because it attracts raccoons, says Condon. "If you do it right, you're not going to attract mammals," she says.
To that end, Wild Birds Unlimited offers options to daunt determined squirrels and raccoons. But even with her squirrel-proof feeders, "You're always going to get that one renegade," acknowledges Lane, who offers a guarantee to replace the feeder if an unstoppable squirrel gets in.
Condon is probably just the type of customer Wild Birds Unlimited and Wild Bird Crossing would like. She spends hundreds of dollars a year feeding the birds. "Maybe even a thousand," she says.
Lane sees her major competitors as grocery and big box stores. But one drawback of those places, she says, is "There's no one there to address questions to, to ask, 'Is this good for finches?'"
While Lane acknowledges that many shoppers are price sensitive, she says low-cost grocery store seed may not be such a good deal. "It has fillers," she says– milo for one– and "birds around here don't eat milo– they'll knock it out." Lane says, "You can spend $8 on feed the birds only eat a quarter of."
Over at Wild Bird Crossing, which opened in 1995, owner Mary Hall is hesitant to answer the burning question: Can Charlottesville support two bird-product stores? "Obviously, they think it will," she says.
Hall says that while her business continues to grow, her only concern is that Wild Birds Unlimited is located almost around the corner in Shoppers World near Starbucks. And both franchises sell a lot of the same products, Hall concedes.
But she's not going to say anything bad about a new competitor. "I've been there, opening a new business," says Hall. "If they survive, we survive. It'll be good for the entire community."
And it's a community where apparently the unwary easily become hooked. They start with a small feeder, but then before they know it, they've got feeders all over the place to attract different types of birds.
Lane knows. She likes to sit in the morning with coffee and watch the birds in her yard. "It beats watching television," she says.
Wild Birds Unlimited is Charlottesville's second bird specialty shop.


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ATLANTA (AP) - The UPS Foundation says it will no longer give grants to the Boy Scouts of America as long as the group excludes gays and lesbians from being scouts or scout leaders.
The philanthropic arm of the Atlanta-based shipping giant made the change Thursday after an online petition protesting the foundation's annual grants to the Boy Scouts attracted more than 80,000 signatures. The UPS Foundation gave $150,000 to the Boy Scouts in 2010. It wasn't clear how much they gave the group last year.
UPS spokeswoman Kristen Petrella says groups applying for the grants will have to adhere to the same standards UPS does. The company says it does not discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
When you were younger, you played games to test your own strength much like the way baby animals playfully enact versions of the activities they'll require for survival and success later in life, like hunting, chasing, and fighting. At some point, though, part of becoming a mature, compassionate, and conscious Scorpio is to stop exercising your power just because you can, but instead learn how to utilize it for a noble (or selfish but harmless) purpose. That's lesson one, anyway. Seeing as how you should have mostly mastered that, this week is all about lesson two: figuring out when not to use your advantages, and let things play out as if you were a mere mortal like the rest of us.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
If Sagittarians were given a superpower of their choice, but only had a second to pick, nearly every one of you would select some form of transportive ability, like flight or teleportation. Leos might choose invulnerability, Pisces telepathy, or Geminis invisibility, but your first instinct would be to acquire something that would help you get around faster, with more ease and freedom. That says something about you. Luckily, you don't really need a paranormal ability to achieve that general aim; it might just mean a subtle restructuring of your schedule, or your priorities. This week, see what you can do about that.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
The whole "with great power comes great responsibility" thing is a concept you only partially buy into. "It's not my job," carries some weight with you, too. However, although you needn't act every time you see an opportunity, there are times when inaction is quite simply the wrong thing to do – namely when an innocent (especially a child or an animal) is harmed by your unwillingness to step up. As long as doing so doesn't put you in any serious danger, you should consider it your calling to never shirk this responsibility, at least this week (if not every week). If you don't step up, it's depressingly likely that no one will.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
In How to Train Your Dragon, the main character discovers that nearly everything his elders taught him about dragons was wrong. Even though this received wisdom had spanned generations, he was willing to disregard it long enough to discover its implicit misconceptions. You, of course, are always willing to question what you've been told, and should continue to investigate matters thoroughly for yourself – no matter how much such scrutiny is discouraged. Since such dissuasion is likely to be laid on thick this week, you'll need to reaffirm and redouble your determination to ignore it, and press on anyway.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
In response to the many suicides of bullied gay youth, one of my heroes, Dan Savage, years ago started a project to speak to teens who might be full of despair (Youtube.com/itgetsbetterproject), essentially delivering the simple (and truthful) message, "It gets better." Such mentorship and community-fostering is admirable to me. Make extending kindness, guidance, and understanding to those who need it most your goal this week. The coolest part about such an activity is that you won't just be helping others; you're likely to feel more focused, directed, and understood than you were before you began, too.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
"Never give up on your dreams!" is the counsel of people who've just achieved theirs. While you can't really go wrong with that message, I'm usually much more curious about the setbacks (or supposed setbacks) they experienced along the way, and how they managed to endure them and persist in spite of them. That would actually be more inspiring to me than the ultimate realization of their goals. Since you yourself have overcome numerous obstacles as you've proceeded down the path, please be kind enough to share your hard-won experience with those you see struggling similarly. Help them on their way; they're very likely to return the favor, down the line, should you need it.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
It's one thing to be generous – and you should strive to continue to embody this admirable trait – and quite another thing, however, to be taken advantage of. Unfortunately, some people aren't especially good at being aware of or respecting sensible boundaries when accepting someone's generosity. It's for these people they invented the saying, "Give them an inch, they'll take a mile." Don't let them spoil your bighearted disposition for the rest of us, though. Don't allow them to make you upset. When they cross a line, gently but firmly let them know; then carry on as before. If they need to be cut off, cut them off – just don't cut everyone off.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Sometimes change only happens when people feel they truly have no other choice. Even though we know we'll probably run out of oil and gas in our lifetimes, few people are conservative in their gas usage; only if petroleum prices skyrocket will most people seriously consider carpooling, bicycling, or public transportation. I think we all know some stuff we could and should change, yet we're mostly too selfish, lazy, or stubborn to actually do it. I'm hoping you Geminis – more open-minded than most – will be more willing to embrace necessary changes before they're forced on you (by which time it may actually be too late).
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
As much as we want to make those we love feel safe, that's not always possible. The simple truth is that, while there are some things you can protect them from, there are many things you can't, and pretending you can would be perpetrating an illusion. Lying to someone, even with the best and most noble intentions, rarely makes them feel safe – in fact, it's likely to undermine your more admirable and effective efforts. Continue your efforts to protect those you love – but do so without dishonesty. If something is truly out of your hands, admit it.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Despite your love of luxury, most Leos deal with poverty pretty well. Unlike your sensual Taurean cousins, who get frustrated when things aren't top-quality, Leos really only need a few special things in their lives; the rest can be rather plain, cheap, or ordinary. This ability to make do with less will serve you well this week and in the coming months, but make sure you don't deprive yourself completely. Selectively pamper yourself here and there, without breaking the bank. Indulging yourself in one or two vital ways is the key to being happy with everything else.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
What you're up to now is a little like arbitrarily deciding to go through a whole day wearing oven mitts: "Other people are too used to relying on me using my fingers, so let's see how they fare when I can't use them!" Besides being exceptionally silly, it's also a poor way of getting what you actually want: better boundaries and consequently fewer people taking advantage of you or your talents. Take off the oven mitts. They're just going to make you look petty and ridiculous. Instead, practice figuring out just where your boundaries lie, and how to (at least in the future) effectively enforce them.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
"I'm sorry." Two simple words, that, when you mean them, can indicate (and change) so much. Unfortunately, simple apologies are frequently ineffective because of how often people deliver them insincerely or arbitrarily. Those who've been wronged are reluctant to actually accept them without some more undeniable demonstration of remorse. Luckily for you, such grand gestures won't be necessary right now, so you can cancel the skywriting and dozens of roses. Ironically, they'd actually make you look disingenuous. A heartfelt, look-you-in-the-eye-and-mean-it apology will do the trick – so give them exactly that.


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The Obama administration's decision Tuesday to delay a key provision of the Affordable Care Act for a year sounds worse than it is. Businesses with more than 50 full-time workers will now have until 2015 to either provide health coverage for their employees or pay fines, a concession that Republicans have quickly pounced on as proof that Obamacare as a whole is an unworkable monstrosity and which has many others scratching their heads at the fact that requirements for individuals and small businesses continue unabated. On a symbolic level, this move is terrible. In terms of the goal of expanding health care coverage to as many Americans as possible as soon as possible, though, its effect will likely be marginal.
Only a small fraction of American companies — something on the order of 5 percent — employ 50 or more workers. Of those firms, the vast majority — again, somewhere around 95 percent — offer health insurance. Even if this provision of the health care reform law prompted all of those companies to start offering affordable, quality coverage, its impact on reducing the number of uninsured would pale next to the other provisions of the law that will go into effect, such as the mandate that individuals buy coverage, the expansion of Medicaid, and the advent of health insurance marketplaces with government subsidies for low- and moderate-income people who do not have coverage through their jobs. Big companies tend to offer their employees health insurance because it enables them to attract and retain good workers, it reduces absenteeism because employees are healthier, and it offers a tax-advantaged way to increase compensation. That will remain true whether the employer mandate is in effect or not.
The idea of the employer mandate is certainly appealing politically. If individuals are going to be required to obtain coverage, and if most small businesses that offer coverage will be required to offer high-quality plans, then it only seems fair that big businesses be required to chip in as well. The problem is, the law, as written, appeared likely to produce some unintended results.
Some companies at or just above the 50-employee cutoff have said they will fire workers or convert some to part-time to avoid the requirement. It would effectively tax companies for hiring low-income workers who would qualify for subsidies in the new health insurance exchanges and thus create a disincentive for lifting people out of poverty. And even companies that do offer insurance will be subject to extensive reporting requirements. The administration says it is delaying the effect of the law so that it can iron out the definitions of full-time and part-time workers and simplify the reporting scheme. But if the goal is to make sure that all stakeholders are contributing to the cost of coverage, there are simpler, less distorting ways to do it — for example, focusing not on the number of hours employees work but on the percentage of payroll a company spends on health care.
By delaying for a year, the Obama administration creates a whole new set of problems. Without mandatory reporting by employers, for example, how will the government know for sure that a worker qualifies for subsidies on the insurance exchanges? The decision is bound to engender ill will by keeping in place the individual mandate but dropping the one for large businesses, and it has fed into the Republicans' narrative that the Affordable Care Act is an unwieldy mess that is going to create havoc once it is fully implemented.
It's that last part that's the real root of the problem. It was to be expected that a piece of legislation as significant as the Affordable Care Act would require adjustments to work effectively, but Republicans have no interest in making it work. Instead, they are eager to find any new excuse to vote for a repeal of the whole thing on a hollow promise that they could enact something simpler and more effective — not that they have ever offered any such proposal. If Republicans were actually interested in expanding health insurance coverage in a way that is fair to both individuals and businesses, they would engage with the White House and congressional Democrats in an effort to tweak the legislation to make it better. Instead, they want once again to make Obamacare a wedge issue in the next election.
They can go ahead and try. Americans already are or soon will be familiar with the benefits of the legislation — children allowed to stay on their parents' policies into young adulthood; ends to lifetime benefit limits; a ban on exclusions from insurance because of pre-existing medical conditions; coverage for preventive care and screenings; and the creation of exchanges in which individuals can shop around to determine the right combination of quality and cost. It will quickly become apparent that states that have embraced the law, like Maryland, will be able to expand coverage to almost everyone while offering consumers real choices, while states that have not will fall farther behind. The White House's announcement Tuesday was an embarrassment, but it doesn't begin to undermine the good that will be done by the Affordable Care Act.