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How to Work With a Contractor and Not Get Ripped Off
Green Architect
Earlier this week we told you how to find a good contractor &mdash well, finding a contractor is one thing, but ensuring the construction process is a relatively smooth experience is another. For tips, we once again turned to green architect Nathan Kipnis to find out how to work with a contractor, and not get ripped off!
How does a homeowner ensure that they don't get ripped off during a construction project?
- Get it all in writing &mdash always draw up a contract before the work begins (AIA contracts, others).
- Include a start date and estimated completion date in the contract.
- Some people choose to include a clause that gives a discount to the homeowner if the work isn't done on time, and will give the contractor a bonus if they finish early. The bonus is generally required to perhaps help the contract stand up in court, but the idea is to make sure the project gets done in a reasonable amount of time. The problem we have found in the past is that the smaller the project, the less likely the contractor is to do this – some contractors refuse to do this at any scale. However, if dates are given for completion and there is no penalty, there is no 'teeth' to the contract to enforce this.
- Make sure your contract specifies that any additional charges or expenditures must be authorized by you in advance, in writing and signed by both parties.
- Cost overruns will happen, and you should set aside up to 15-20% extra money for the unexpected. In other words, you should not do the project without some sort of contingency funds available to cover an unexpected item, or an item that you want to add 'as long as we're doing this project'. The more complete the plans are, the lower the extras to the project should be, but it is very rare for a project to not have extras in one form or another.
- Ask if the contractor is fully insured, and ask to see the papers. Ask not only to see their insurance, but also ask to be added to their insurance as a 'named additional insured'. Again, contact your insurance agent to go over what requirements are needed to satisfy your unique situation.
- Specify that the contractor is responsible for getting the necessary permits for the work (except the owner is responsible for obtaing the general building permit).
- Obtain a written guarantee of the workmanship and materials. There should be a part of the contract that provides at least a one-year warranty for the project labor. Generally the material warranties (and equipment warranties) would be the responsibility of the different manufacturers.
- Agree on who's responsible for clean-up and garbage removal. The level of final clean up is generally 'broom finish,' which is not quite to a final move in cleaning level. Keep that in mind, as you still need to have the project final cleaned by someone.
Where can a homeowner find examples of good contracts to use and do they need a lawyer to get involved?
- Contracts for construction can be purchased from numerous websites, and I would recommend that an attorney experienced with construction contracts review the contract before it is signed:
- The AIA (American Institute of Architects)
- Construction Books Express
- The Contractors Group
Everyone hears the horror stories of workers smoking in the house, using the house bathroom, something is broken, etc. How can this be avoided or dealt with on the job site?
Spell the rules out clearly at the beginning of the project – put it all in writing. I have seen these rules posted on site, in multiple languages. If there is a truly a problem and it is clear who did it, you can withhold the amount of the problem from their payments.
What if the homeowner doesn't like the work a subcontractor is doing, should they say something or wait to talk to the general contractor?
The correct 'chain of command' is critical to maintain during the job. Even if you want to be nice (or be critical) to a subcontractor, do not give them any directions at all. If there is an architect involved in the project, they should be the central go-between for the general contractor and the client. If for some reason an architect is not involved, the owner should communicate directly and consistently with project foreman, who is the general contractor's representative. The foreman's name should actually be noted on the contract between the owner and the contractor as the contact person from the contractor's office.
What if the homeowner see something wrong, unsafe or illegal happening on the job site - what should they do?
If something is not being done per the construction documents, the owner should immediately contact either the architect or the foreman (see above). Regarding something unsafe, the owner and the architect are not responsible for job safety. That is the responsibility of the general contractor. There are times when something is unsafe to the point of immanent danger, at which point it might make sense to act immediately. I can't really be more specific than this, but job safety is completely the responsibility of the general contractor.
When is the homeowner responsible for payments?
- Some contractors require a down payment – I don't recommend a down payment, but on smaller projects it is not uncommon to hear that they request it. My concern is if a down payment is provided, and no work gets done, then they have your money. If you do agree to give them a down payment, I would require that the full down payment come out of their first pay request.
- Stagger payments and tie them to specific stages of the project, so you can hold back if the work is progressing slowly, and outline this payment schedule in the contract. On smaller projects it is not uncommon to have payments connected to 'monument' points of the project. For example, once demolition, excavation and the foundation work is complete, a payment might be due. Having an architect on the job to ascertain if the amount requested is correct is well worth it. You don't want the contractor to ever get ahead with their payment requests relative to the work in place.
- Use a retainer: we actually prefer to retain 10% of the amount requested. In other words, if $10,000 is requested for a certain element of the project, say concrete work, we would retain 10% of that ($1000) and pay the contractor $9000. That way, there is 10% of their money withheld at the end of the project. You are in a much better situation at the end of the project holding 10% of their money. The 10% could be reduced down to 5% if it made sense to do that. We have found in rare situations that some contractors have a hard time finishing up the last 10% of the project. Holding that amount back ensures that they remain very interested in your project.
- Don't ever pay cash, it's recommended to pay by check or credit card and get a receipt.
- Utilize 'waivers of lien.' Liens are a form of security interest that can be filed by a contractor or a subcontractor. It is intended to be a penalty to owner if the owner does not pay the contractor. However, situations can come up where you pay the general contractor but the general contractor does not pay the subcontractor. Waivers of lien are certified documents that state that the general contractor and separately each of the subcontractors and material suppliers have in fact received their payments and are waiving their 'lien rights'. It is very important to obtain waivers of lien from the general contractor, each subcontractor and their corresponding material suppliers for each payment provided by the owner. If not, you could have a lien filed against you even if you paid the general contractor correctly.
Who decides when the job is substantially complete, and what if there is a disagreement?
The architect (if it is not an architect, they are generally referred to as the 'owners representative') signs off on the project as being 'substantially complete' (i.e. when the project is completed to the point that it can be used for its intended use). This is not the same as 'final completion', which is when 100% of the work is complete. In other words, you can be substantially complete if you have all of the parts of the project working correctly, but perhaps there is a door knob that is backordered, a few of the HVAC grilles are not yet installed, or some touch up paint needs to be done. The items yet to be completed are compiled in a 'punch list'. The value of the punch list, as determined by the owner's representative/architect, can be provided to the general contractor. The retainage that was withheld (10% or 5%) can be released often holding back 150% of the value of the items on the punchlist – this is done to ensure that those last few items are completed by the general contractor. If the general contractor, for whatever reason, does not complete these items, then the owner has 150% of the value of them to go out to hire someone to complete that work.
For More Information, See: How To Find a Good Contractor
Nathan Kipnis, AIA, is the principal of Nathan Kipnis Architects, Inc., which is recognized as one of Chicago's premier green and sustainable architectural practices. He has received several awards and distinctions including having his design built for the 'Green Homes for Chicago' international design competition. He was honored with the 2007 Environmental Stewardship Award from the City of Evanston and recently was awarded 'Home of the Decade' from Natural Home Magazine for the Sturgeon Bay Vacation Home. Mr. Kipnis is currently a co-chair for the Renewable Energy Committee for the City of Evanston's Climate Action Plan and has been working towards bringing an offshore wind farm off of Evanston's shoreline.
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I found this very helpful, thanks much, I've been learning as many techniques as possible in order to either do them myself - or - know how to specify work properly to a contractor/service. I had an electrician come in and attempt to charge $1400 for what should have been a $250 job. I hate that moment of confrontation when they think they can rip you off and you have to redirect the conversation - plus - get them the heck out of your sanctuary!
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Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler
|EA-6B Prowler
|A U.S. Navy EA-6B Prowler
|Electronic warfare/Attack aircraft
Northrop Grumman
|First flight
|25 May 1968[1]
|July 1971
|In service
|Primary users
|United States Navy
United States Marine Corps
|Number built
|Unit cost
US$52 million[citation needed]
|Developed from
|Grumman A-6 Intruder
The Northrop Grumman (formerly Grumman) EA-6B Prowler is a twin-engine, mid-wing electronic warfare aircraft derived from the A-6 Intruder airframe. The EA-6A was the initial electronic warfare version of the A-6 used by the United States Marine Corps in the 1960s. Development on the more advanced EA-6B began in 1966. An EA-6B aircrew consists of one pilot and three Electronic Countermeasures Officers, though it is not uncommon for only two ECMOs to be used on missions. It is capable of carrying and firing anti-radiation missiles (ARM), such as the AGM-88 HARM missile.
Prowler has been in service with the U.S. Armed Forces since 1971. It has carried out numerous missions for jamming enemy radar systems, and in gathering radio intelligence on those and other enemy air defense systems. From the 1998 retirement of the United States Air Force EF-111 Raven electronic warfare aircraft, the EA-6B was the only dedicated electronic warfare plane available for missions by the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps, and the United States Air Force until the fielding of the Navy's EA-18G Growler in 2009.
The EA-6A "Electric Intruder" was developed for the U.S. Marine Corps during the 1960s to replace its EF-10B Skyknights. The EA-6A was a direct conversion of the standard A-6 Intruder airframe, with two seats, equipped with electronic warfare (EW) equipment. The EA-6A was used by three Marine Corps squadrons during the War in Vietnam. A total of 27 EA-6As were produced, with 15 of these being newly manufactured ones.[2] Most of these EA-6As were retired from service in the 1970s with the last few being used by the Navy with two electronic attack "aggressor" squadrons, with all examples finally retired in the 1990s.[3] The EA-6A was essentially an interim warplane until the more-advanced EA-6B could be designed and built.
The substantially redesigned and more advanced EA-6B was developed beginning in 1966 as a replacement for EKA-3B Skywarriors for the U.S. Navy. The forward fuselage was lengthened to create a rear area for a larger four-seat cockpit, and an antenna fairing was added to the tip of its vertical stabilizer.[2] The Prowler first flew on 25 May 1968, and it entered service on aircraft carriers in July 1971.[4] Three prototype EA-6Bs were converted from A-6As, and five EA-6Bs were developmental airplanes. A total of 170 EA-6B production aircraft were manufactured from 1966 through 1991.[3]
The EA-6B Prowler is powered by two turbojet engines, and it is capable of high subsonic speeds. Due to its extensive electronic warfare operations, and the aircraft's age (produced until 1991), the EA-6B is a high-maintenance aircraft, and it also has undergone more frequent equipment upgrades than any other aircraft in the Navy or Marine Corps.[citation needed] Although designed as an electronic warfare and command-and-control aircraft for air strike missions, the EA-6B is also capable of attacking some surface targets on its own, in particular enemy radar sites and surface-to-air missile launchers. In addition, the EA-6B is capable of gathering electronic signals intelligence.
The EA-6B Prowler has been continually upgraded over the years. The first of which was named "expanded capability" (EXCAP) beginning in 1973. Then came "improved capability" (ICAP) in 1976 and ICAP II in 1980. The ICAP II upgrade provided the EA-6B with the capability of firing Shrike missiles and AGM-88 HARM missiles.[3]
Advanced Capability EA-6B[edit]
The Advanced Capability EA-6B Prowler (ADVCAP) was a development program initiated to improve the flying qualities of the EA-6B and to upgrade the avionics and electronic warfare systems. The intention was to modify all EA-6Bs into the ADVCAP configuration, however the program was removed from the Fiscal Year 1995 budget due to financial pressure from competing Department of Defense acquisition programs.
The ADVCAP development program was initiated in the late 1980s and was broken into three distinct phases: Full-Scale Development (FSD), Vehicle Enhancement Program (VEP) and the Avionics Improvement Program (AIP).
FSD served primarily to evaluate the new AN/ALQ-149 Electronic Warfare System. The program utilized a slightly modified EA-6B to house the new system.
The VEP added numerous changes to the aircraft to address deficiencies with the original EA-6B flying qualities, particularly lateral-directional problems that hampered recovery from out-of-control flight. Bureau Number 158542 was used. Changes included:
- Leading edge strakes (to improve directional stability)
- Fin pod extension (to improve directional stability)
- Ailerons (to improve slow speed lateral control)
- Re-contoured leading edge slats and trailing edge flaps (to compensate for an increase in gross weight)
- Two additional wing stations on the outer wing panel (for jamming pods only)
- New J52-P-409 engines (increased thrust by 2,000 lbf (8.9 kN) per engine)
- New digital Standard Automatic Flight Control System (SAFCS)
The added modifications increased the aircraft gross weight approximately 2,000 lb (910 kg) and shifted the center of gravity 3% MAC aft of the baseline EA-6B. In previous models, when operating at sustained high angles of attack, fuel migration would cause additional shifts in CG with the result that the aircraft had slightly negative longitudinal static stability. Results of flight tests of the new configuration showed greatly improved flying qualities and the rearward shift of the CG had minimal impact.
The AIP prototype (bureau number 158547) represented the final ADVCAP configuration, incorporating all of the FSD and VEP modifications plus a completely new avionics suite which added multi-function displays to all crew positions, a head-up display for the pilot, and dual Global Positioning/Inertial navigation systems. The initial joint test phase between the contractor and the US Navy test pilots completed successfully with few deficiencies.
After the program was canceled, the three experimental Prowlers, BuNo 156482, 158542 and 158547, were mothballed until 1999. During the next several years, the three aircraft were dismantled and reassembled creating a single aircraft, b/n 158542, which the Navy dubbed "FrankenProwler". It was returned to active service 23 March 2005.[5]
Improved Capability (ICAP)[edit]
Northrop Grumman received contracts from the U.S. Navy to deliver new electronic countermeasures gear to Prowler squadrons; the heart of each ICAP III set consists of the ALQ-218 receiver and new software that provides more precise selective-reactive radar jamming and deception and threat location. The ICAP III sets also are equipped with the Multifunction Information Distribution System (MIDS), which includes the Link 16 data link system. Northrop has delivered two lots and will be delivering two more beginning in 2010.[6] The majority of EA-6B Prowlers in service today are the ICAP II version, carrying the ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System.
Designed for carrier-based and advanced base operations, the EA-6B is a fully integrated electronic warfare system combining long-range, all-weather capabilities with advanced electronic countermeasures.[7] A forward equipment bay and pod-shaped fairing on the vertical fin house the additional avionics equipment. It is now the primary electronic warfare aircraft for the U.S Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force. The primary mission of the EA-6B is to support ground-attack strikes by disrupting enemy electromagnetic activity. As a secondary mission it can also gather tactical electronic intelligence within a combat zone, and another secondary mission is attacking enemy radar sites with anti-radiation missiles.
The Prowler has a crew of four, a pilot and three Electronic Countermeasures Officers (known as ECMOs). Powered by two non-afterburning Pratt & Whitney J52-P-408A turbojet engines, it is capable of speeds of up to 590 mph (950 km/h) with a range of 1,140 miles (1,840 km).
Design particulars include the refueling probe being asymmetrical, appearing bent to the right. It contains an antenna near its root. The canopy has a shading of gold to protect the crew against the radio emissions that the electronic warfare equipment produces.
Operational history[edit]
|This section needs additional citations for verification. (April 2011)
The EA-6B entered service with Fleet Replacement Squadron VAQ-129 in September 1970, and Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) became the first operational squadron, in July 1971. This squadron began its first combat deployment to Vietnam on America 11 months later, soon followed by VAQ-131 on Enterprise and VAQ-134 on Constellation.[8]
Since the retirement of the EF-111 Raven in 1998, the EA-6B was the only dedicated aerial radar jammer aircraft of the U.S. Armed Forces, until the fielding of the Navy's EA-18G Growler in 2009. The EA-6B has been flown in almost all American combat operations since 1972, and is frequently flown in support of the U.S. Air Force missions.
About 125 Prowlers remain today, divided between twelve Navy, four Marine, and four joint Navy-Air Force "Expeditionary" squadrons. A Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) staff study recommended that the EF-111 Raven be retired to reduce the types of aircraft dedicated to the same mission, which led to an Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) program memorandum to establish 4 "expeditionary" Prowler squadrons composed of Navy and USAF personnel to meet the needs of the Air Force.[citation needed]
Though once considered being replaced by Common Support Aircraft, that plan failed to materialize. The EA-6B remains in active service today. In 2009, the Navy EA-6B Prowler community began transitioning to the EA-18G Growler, a new electronic warfare derivative of the F/A-18F Super Hornet. All but one of the active duty Navy EA-6B squadrons are based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. VAQ-136 is stationed at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, as part of Carrier Air Wing 5, the forward deployed naval forces (FDNF) air wing that embarks aboard the Japan-based George Washington. VAQ-209, the Navy Reserve's sole EA-6B squadron, was stationed at Naval Air Facility Washington, Maryland. All Marine Corps EA-6B squadrons are located at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. The USN plans to fly the EA-6B until 2015 (or later), while the USMC expect to phase out the Prowler in 2019.
Operations in Afghanistan and Iraq[edit]
According to news reports in 2007, the Prowler has been used in anti-improvised explosive device operations in the conflict in Afghanistan for several years by jamming remote detonation devices such as garage door openers or cellular telephones.[9] Two Prowler squadrons were also based in Iraq, working with the same mission.[10] According to Chuck Pfarrer in his book SEAL Target Geronimo, an EA-6B was also used to jam Pakistani radar and assist the 2 MH-60 Black Hawk stealth helicopters and 2 Chinook helicopters raiding Osama Bin Laden's compound in Operation Neptune Spear.[11] The Department of Defense disputed certain aspects of his book, though not specifically the mention of EA-6B involvement.
The EA-6B Prowler is operated by the U.S. Armed Forces, and has squadrons in both the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy.
USMC squadrons[edit]
VMAQ squadrons operate the EA-6B Prowler.[12] Each of the four squadrons operates five aircraft and are land-based, although they are capable of operating aboard U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and have done so in the past.[13][14]
In 2013, VMAQ-1 converted from an active to a training squadron as the USN stopped training on the Prowler and switched over to the more modern and much more survivable Growler.[15]
|Squadron Name
|Dates operated
|Senior Command
The USMC is investigating an electronic attack role for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II to replace their Prowlers.[20]
USN squadrons[edit]
A typical Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron consists of four EA-6B Prowlers. Navy Electronic Attack squadrons carry the letters VAQ (V-fixed wing, A-attack, Q-electronic). Most VAQ squadrons are carrier-based, however a number are "expeditionary", deploying to overseas land bases.[7]
|Squadron Name
|Dates Operated
|Carrier air wing
|Fleet Replacement Squadron
|NAS Whidbey Island[21]
|Trains both Marine and Navy crews
in the EA-6B and the EA-18G
|NAS Whidbey Island[22]
|EA-6B replaced by EA-18G
|NAS Whidbey Island[23]
|EA-6B replaced by EA-18G
|NAS Whidbey Island[25]
|NAS Whidbey Island[26]
|Black Ravens
|NAS Whidbey Island[27]
|EA-6B replaced by EA-18G
|NAS Whidbey Island[28]
|EA-6B replaced by EA-18G
|NAS Whidbey Island[29]
|EA-6B replaced by EA-18G
|EA-6B replaced by EA-18G
|NAS Whidbey Island[31]
|EA-6B replaced by EA-18G
|NAS Whidbey Island[32]
|EA-6B transitioning to EA-18G
|Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi[33]
|EA-6B replaced by EA-18G
|Gray Wolves
|NAS Whidbey Island[34]
|EA-6B transitioning to EA-18G
|Star Warriors
|Reserve Tactical Support Wing
|NAS Whidbey Island
|EA-6B replaced by EA-18G
Notable accidents[edit]
While no Prowler has ever been lost in combat, nearly fifty of the 170 built were destroyed in various accidents as of 2013.[35] In 1998, a memorial at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island was dedicated to 44 crew members lost in EA-6B aircraft accidents.[36]
- On 26 May 1981, a USMC EA-6B crashed onto the flight deck of Nimitz and caused a fire, killing 14 crew men and injuring 45 others.[37][38] The Prowler was running out of fuel after a missed approach ("bolter" in Navy parlance), and its crash and the subsequent fire and explosions destroyed or damaged 11 other aircraft.[39]
- A USMC EA-6B Prowler, BuNo 163045, from VMAQ-2 caused the Cavalese cable car disaster on 3 February 1998, accidentally cutting the cables of a cableway in Italy during a low level flight in mountainous terrain, killing 20 persons.
- On 10 November 1998, a USN EA-6B landed on a Lockheed S-3 Viking during night landing qualifications on Enterprise; four crew members were killed.[40]
- On 11 March 2013, a VAQ-129 EA-6B crashed in Eastern Washington, killing all three crew members on board.[41] An investigation determined the cause to be pilot error.[42]
Specifications (EA-6B)[edit]
Data from US Navy Fact File,[7] US Navy history page[13]
General characteristics
- Crew: four (one pilot, three electronic countermeasures officers)
- Length: 59 ft 10 in (17.7 m)
- Wingspan: 53 ft (15.9 m)
- Height: 16 ft 8 in (4.9 m)
- Wing area: 528.9 ft² (49.1 m²)
- Empty weight: 31,160 lb (15,130 kg)
- Max. takeoff weight: 61,500 lb (27,900 kg)
- Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney J52-P408A turbojet, 10,400 lbf (46 kN) each
- Maximum speed: 566 knots (651 mph, 1,050 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 418 kt (481 mph, 774 km/h)
- Range: 2,022 mi (tanks kept) / 2,400 mi (tanks dropped) (3,254 km / 3,861 km)
- Service ceiling: 37,600 ft (11,500 m)
- Rate of climb: 12,900 ft/min (65 m/s)
- Wing loading: 116 lb/ft² (560 kg/m²)
- Thrust/weight: 0.34
- Hardpoints: 5 total: 1× centreline/under-fuselage plus 4× under-wing pylon stations with a capacity of 18,000 pounds (8,164.7 kg) and provisions to carry combinations of:
- Missiles: Up to 4× AGM-88 HARM Anti-radiation missiles (2x typically carried)
- Other:
- Up to 5× 300 US gallons (1,100 L) external drop tanks
- Up to 5× AN/ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System (TJS) external pods
- AN/ALE-43(V)1&4 Bulk Chaff Dispensing System pod
- AN/AAQ-28(V) LITENING targeting pod (USMC only)
- AN/ALQ-218 Tactical Jamming System Receiver
- AN/USQ-113 Communications Jamming System
See also[edit]
- Related development
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
- Related lists
- Notes
- ^ Naval Air Systems Command. Warfighters Encyclopedia. EA-6B Prowler.
- ^ a b Frawley, Gerald (2002). "Grumman EA-6B Prowler". The International Directory of Military Aircraft, 2002/2003. Aerospace Publications. ISBN 1-875671-55-2.
- ^ a b c Eden, Paul (2004). "Grumman EA-6B Prowler". Encyclopedia of Modern Military Aircraft. Amber Books. ISBN 1-904687-84-9.
- ^ Paul Eden and Soph Moeng, ed. (2002). The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft. London: Amber Books Ltd. p. 1152. ISBN 0-7607-3432-1.
- ^ Harvill, Brian (29 April 2005). "VAQ-141 'FrankenProwler' rejoins the fleet". Northwest Navigator.
- ^ "U.S. Navy Awards Northrop Grumman $125 Million Contract to Produce Fourth Lot of Airborne Electronic Attack Systems" (Press release). Northrop Grumman. 29 September 2008.
- ^ Bowers, Peter M. United States Navy Aircraft since 1911. Annapolis, Maryland, USA: Naval Institute Press, 1990, p. 274. ISBN 0-87021-792-5.
- ^ "Navy Takes Aim at Roadside Bombs". Military.com (Military Advantage). Associated Press. 12 June 2007.
- ^ "Planes on the prowl for roadside bombs". CNN. 13 June 2007.[dead link]
- ^ SEAL Target Geronimo: The Inside Story of the Mission to Kill Osama bin Laden. Pfarrer, Chuck. Macmillan, Nov 8, 2011.
- ^ "E/A-6B Prowler". Northrop Grumman. Archived from the original on 17 March 2007. Retrieved 26 March 2007.
- ^ a b "EA-6B Prowler". Naval Historical Center. United States Department of the Navy. Retrieved 1 January 2009.
- ^ "EA-6B Prowler". Intelligence Resource Program. Federation of American Scientists. Retrieved 26 March 2007.
- ^ BURGESS, RICHARD R. (15 April 2014). "Marine Training Squadron Produces Its First Prowler Crews". www.seapowermagazine.org (SEAPOWER Magazine). Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ^ "Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 1". United States Marine Corps. Retrieved 16 March 2007.
- ^ "Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2". United States Marine Corps. Retrieved 16 March 2007.
- ^ "Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3". United States Marine Corps. Retrieved 16 March 2007.
- ^ "Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4". United States Marine Corps. Retrieved 16 March 2007.
- ^ JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER (JSF) TRANSITION PLAN[dead link]
- ^ "VAQ-129 Vikings". United States Navy. Retrieved 6 August 2008.
- ^ "History – Electronic Attack Squadron 130". Electronic Attack Squadron 130. United States Navy. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
- ^ "VAQ-131 Lancers Command History". VAQ-131 Lancers. United States Navy. Archived from the original on 17 July 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2009.
- ^ "VAQ-131 Lancers Command History". VAQ-131 Lancers. United States Navy. Retrieved 11 April 2011.[dead link]
- ^ "VAQ-133 official website". United States Navy. Retrieved 6 August 2008.
- ^ "VAQ-134 official website". United States Navy. Retrieved 6 August 2008.
- ^ "VAQ-135 official website". United States Navy. Retrieved 6 August 2008.
- ^ "Northwest Navigator". United States Navy. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
- ^ "VAQ-137 official website". United States Navy. Retrieved 6 August 2008.
- ^ "VAQ-138 official website". United States Navy. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
- ^ "VAQ-139 official website". United States Navy. Retrieved 6 August 2008.
- ^ "VAQ-140 official website". United States Navy. Retrieved 6 August 2008.
- ^ "EA-18G Growlers to replace EA-6B Prowlers". United States Navy. 3 February 2012. Archived from the original on 16 October 2012. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
- ^ "VAQ-142 official website". United States Navy. Retrieved 6 August 2008.
- ^ 49 losses from 1971 to 2013 by manual count from a list of bureau numbers with dates.
- ^ Offley, Ed (28 August 1998). "Memorial honors 44 EA-6B Prowler crewmen". Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
- ^ Arendes, Ahron (29 May 2003). "Nimitz Remembers Lives Lost During 1981 Flight Deck Crash". USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Navy NewsStand (United States Navy).
- ^ Anderson, Kurt; Beaty, Jonathan (8 June 1981). "Night of Flaming Terror". TIME in partnership with CNN (Time). Retrieved 2 October 2008.
- ^ Gero, David (1999). Military Aviation Disasters. Yeovil: Haynes. pp. 131–132. ISBN 1-85260-574-X.
- ^ "Navy Flying Accident Leaves at Least 1 Dead". The New York Times. 10 November 1998.
- ^ Jack Broom; Hal Bernton (11 March 2013). "3 Whidbey aircrew killed in Prowler training crash". Seattle Times. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
- ^ Rob Kauder (11 March 2014). "Navy: Pilot error led to loss of EA-6B Prowler near Odessa". Retrieved 2 September 2014.
- Bibliography
- Donald, David ed. "Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler", Warplanes of the Fleet. AIRtime, 2004. ISBN 1-880588-81-1.
- Miska, Kurt H. "Grumman A-6A/E Intruder; EA-6A; EA6B Prowler (Aircraft in Profile number 252)". Aircraft in Profile, Volume 14. Windsor, Berkshire, UK: Profile Publications Ltd., 1974, p. 137–160. ISBN 0-85383-023-1.
External links[edit]
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Jim Furyk shot a two-under-par 68 on Saturday in the third round of the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, N.Y, and will take a one-shot lead over Jason Dufner into the final round.
So far this year, none of the 54-hole leaders at the three majors –- the Masters, U.S. Open and British Open -- have held on to win.
Furyk, the 2003 U.S. Open champion, is at nine under 201. A pair of Swedes, Henrik Stenson (seven under) and Jonas Blixt (six under) are close behind.
Furyk dropped a shot at the par-three 15th, lipping out his par putt after driving into the sand to fall to eight under, and it seemed he might lose the lead. But a hole behind him, second-round leader Dufner was having his own troubles and had to sink a 12-footer for par.
Masters champion Adam Scott "settled" for a birdie after driving the 323-yard, par-four 14th to get to even par in the third round and a shot behind Furyk and Dufner.
But Scott double bogeyed the 16th hole just after Furyk took the lead with a birdie on the 509-yard 17th, only the seventh birdie of the day on that hole. Furyk's birdie putt was about 12 feet. Scott's six dropped him into a tie for fifth with Steve Stricker at five under.
Scott's drive on the 17th was into the deep, thick rough. His second shot came out to the fairway, though, and Scott ended up with a par-saving 15-foot putt.'
Dufner, his playing partner, started the 17th hole by driving straight down the middle. His second shot landed in the middle of the green.
On the final hole, Furyk's drive also landed in the deep rough. His second shot was a safe stab onto the fairway, about 90 feet from the hole. His approach had so much spin that it landed on the green about 15 feet above the hole and finished about 12 feet below it.
The par putt dropped and the understated Furyk did a little fist-pump action after that save.
"It's big," Furyk said. "This week I haven't let too much bother me. It was a nice way to finish the day."
Furyk said his plan for Sunday was just to "go out and hit. It's a crowded leaderboard."
Stenson, who finished with a one-under 69 Saturday, said, "A lot of hard work has gone into this but nothing is easy in this world. You get nothing for free in this game. My 69 today, I'm happy with it."
On the final hole, Dufner's drive was low and ugly, whichi caused Dufner to drop his driver angrily on the tee box. He punched his second shot onto the fairway to leave himself 84 yards from the hole.
Dufner's third shot was nearly perfect, spinning the ball to within about eight feet, a makeable par putt to keep him alone in second place. Dufner almost turned his back on the putt that seemed ready to rim out. Instead it fell in and Dufner, who shot a 71, will play in Sunday's final pairing with Furyk as he goes for his first major title.
Rory McIlroy shot a 67 and is six shots behind Furyk at three under. Dustin Johnson had the best round of the day with a five-under 65 that moved him up 51 spots into a tie for ninth at two under.
Tiger Woods' 73 left him with a three-day total of 214, 10 over for the tournament and in a tie for 48th place. Phil Mickelson had an eight-over 78 for a total of 220, second-worst score of those left. Only Gary Woodland, at 223, is worse.
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With the leaders heading into their final four or five holes, Jim Furyk holds a one-shot lead over Jason Dufner. When last we left them:
Furyk's score of 8 under par survived after a drive into the trap on the par-three No. 11. He left himself about a three-foot par putt that seemed easy for the calm Furyk.


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WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - The Bad River Indian tribe has been given more time to get its sewage treatment facilities into compliance with an order from the federal EPA.
The tribe told the federal government it needed more time to resolve violations at its three wastewater facilities. Bad River leaders cited contracting problems and the bitter cold winter.
The EPA granted a five-month extension until June 30th to get things fixed.
Critics highlighted the EPA's order last year. They said it was wrong for the tribe to cite environmental concerns for opposing the nearby Gogebic Taconite iron ore mine, while having its own environmental issues.
Tribal chairman Mike Wiggins tells Wisconsin Public Radio his community is no different than others throughout the state which have issues. Wiggins said the tribe spent $1.6 million of its own money for advanced equipment, emergency storage of wastewater, and training for its plant operators.
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New Raspberry Pi Camera
The popular Raspberry Pi single-board Linux computer gets a new add-on camera device.
The wildly popular Raspberry Pi project has announced that it is working on an add-on camera module for the single-board Raspberry Pi computer. The camera unit will sell for around US $25. So far, the project has not set a release date for the new camera module. A post at the Raspberry Pi forum states the camera is "...a fixed focus 5MP sensor capable of 2592x1944 stills, but also 1080p30, 720p60 and 640x480p60/90." The dispatch adds, "We are still working on the faster frame rates, but stills capture and 1080p30 are already working. There is still some work to do on the camera driver and on image quality."
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Dylan McDermott may have hit the big 5-0, but there is little that reflects so. The youthful-looking actor, with his shirt unbuttoned just so, said to xinmsn in an interview that he does not feel like his age and takes a leaf out of what his father experiences to justify his current state of being.
"I asked my dad the other day "How old do you feel?" and he said "35", so I think people get stuck in that place where even though you do age, you somehow still feel of a certain age and don't move off that. I want to be around to watch my kids grow up, so it's important to not abuse yourself. I see people who look so old before their time," said Dylan.
Dylan is here in Singapore to officiate the opening of the 'Beauty of a Second' exhibition by Montblanc at the Mandarin Gallery flagship store. Dylan managed to get leave from the filming of the second season of American Horror Story (AHS) to attend the launch. He guest stars in this season, as opposed to fronting the first season. Yes, he also knows his nude scenes have been screencapped on Tumblr and is "not naïve" about them.
In our interview yesterday at the Montblanc flagship, Dylan said director Ryan Murphy called him about the new part last month. "I gotta tell you: this character I'm playing now, there's been a few moments where I've had to detox and sort of get my head on straight. As an actor, the roles you play whether you know then or not, may affect your moods as well as the way you treat people and yourself. Some people can separate it but I carry characters around with me. This character's blowing my mind," admitted Dylan.'
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After last night, names like Anton Belov, Jesse Joensuu, Will Acton and Tyler Pitlick are moving up the organizational depth chart. Is it enough to keep them in Edmonton for the winter? It's also time to question the "incumbents" and their future on the roster.
- Goalies (2) Devan Dubnyk and Jason LaBarbera
- Defensemen (5) Jeff Petry and Ladislav Smid, Justin Schultz and Andrew Ferense, Nick Schultz
- Centermen (2) Taylor Hall, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (inj), Sam Gagner (inj), Boyd Gordon
- Left Wing (3) David Perron, Jesse Joensuu, Ryan Smyth
- Right Wing (4) Jordan Eberle, Nail Yakupov, Ales Hemsky, Ryan Jones, Steve MacIntyre
For the first time this training camp, there appears to be a real chance one of the original choices for the roster is falling off the pace. We don't know for certain, but the media seems to believe Ryan Jones may not make the final cut. That's a bigger news item in these parts because it didn't happen under the previous regime: if you were signed to a one way deal, you made the roster. I've placed Steve MacIntyre on the certain list, although of course that's dependent on him showing up healthy (he's apparently in terrific shape).
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- Left Wing (3): Linus Omark, Ryan Hamilton, Ben Eager
- Right Wing (1): Mike Brown
This bunch is going to see some cuts soon. The underlined names are the players I believe we'll see make it to opening night based on the current roster, but there's no difference I can see between Larsen and Fedun. Grebeshkov and Potter are candidates for opening night IR, so there's an opportunity to retain the rights to a few players into the season.
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- Left Wing (5): Curtis Hamilton,
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- Right Wing (4): Tyler Pitlick,
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Stubborn kinds of fellows here. Pitlick had a terrific game last night, inspiring some big time verbal from the coach. Nurse is coming from even farther back but will not give in. Fun, fun training camp.
- Goalies (2) Devan Dubnyk and Jason LaBarbera
- Defensemen (7) Jeff Petry and Ladislav Smid, Justin Schultz and Andrew Ference, Nick Schultz and Anton Belov, Phil Larsen, Corey Potter (inj)
- Centermen (4) Taylor Hall, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (inj), Sam Gagner (inj), Boyd Gordon, Will Acton, Mark Arcobello
- Left Wing (5) David Perron, Jesse Joensuu, Ryan Smyth, Ryan Hamilton, Steve MacIntyre
- Right Wing (5) Jordan Eberle, Nail Yakupov, Ales Hemsky, Ryan Jones, Mike Brown
That would mean Denis Grebeshkov, Taylor Fedun, Darnell Nurse, Anton Lander, Linus Omark, Ben Eager and Tyler Pitlick would be cut. I do think the club will make a deal for a center upgrade. It looks like Acton has a job, I'm less certain about Lander and Arcobello (who at this point would make the team by default).
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Ideas for Decorating with Plants
Plants are one of the most multi-purpose things we can bring into our homes. They improve our air quality, bring color and life to a space, and sometimes even provide us with food or flowers. They're also a great way to decorate an empty corner or an open space that needs a boost...
• 1 Brad and Kendra turned a corner of their bedroom into an indoor sculpture garden.
• 2 On Adisorn's balcony, a hanging plant creates a focal point.
• 3 Dan repurposed an old sink into a planter.
• 4 Julia uses a potted plant to bring some height to a sunny nook.
• 5 A hanging plant complements a papered accent wall in Alex and Cory's home.
• 6 A ledge of lilies is an unexpected element in Alastair & Kayoko's apartment.
• 7 An orange table is a colorful backdrop for a hodge-podge of succulents.
• 8 Amy used a plant to fill her non-working fireplace.
• 9 A tall potted plant emphasizes the high ceilings in this sunny space.
• 10 Tall potted plants screen a window in this apartment featured in Dwell.
Photos: Wes & Kayla, Adisorn, Phillip Maisel, Julia, Alex and Cory, BAKOKO Design Development, Sarah Coffey (7-9), Andreas Larsson
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I love decorating with indoor plants! I wrote a post on it recently:
Thanks for sharing!
The first photo is more decorating with buddhas than decorating with plants.
Nonetheless, a number of interesting ideas. Thank you.
I LOVE my plants, but I have to say...
in #6, that beautiful simple minimalist white apartment, WHY GOD, WHY would you put "hospital/grocery store" Peace Lilies! There are so many more beautiful options.
I hate peace lilies too. Even real ones look artificial to me. But I like this post. I love plants and can't live in a place without dozens of them. I hope to have a place someday that's big enough that I can basically have small trees indoors.
My home is a veritable jungle. There is hardly room for people what with all the books and plants. I "rescue" them like other people rescue animals. . . .


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LEWISBURG, Pa. — This January, members of Bucknell's Rooke Chapel Ringers will set out on their annual tour to perform concerts in the hometowns of the group's senior members. This tradition has taken the group to many stops in the Northeast, and even across the country to Denver, Colo., and Portland, Ore.
"The concerts are always enthusiastically received, particularly because parents and family members rally to publicize the event," said William Payn, director of choral studies. "Most often there is a reception following the concert to meet those who attend, including Bucknell alumni and prospective students."
Concerts have been set for:
Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. in Elmira, N.Y.;
Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church On-The-Green, Morristown, N.J., hometown of members Rachel Tooley and Peter Moschberger;
Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Ambler, Pa., hometown of Lauren Popoli; and
Jan. 15 at 4 p.m. at the Cedarville United Methodist Church in Pottstown, Pa. , hometown of Stephanie Hullman.
The ringers will perform three original works by conductor Payn. "Prisms" was written in 1975, specifically for the Ringers-On-The-Green of the Presbyterian Church of Morristown. The other two works by Payn are recent publications: "Visions" and "Commemoration of the Spirit."
The ringers will also play music by Pennsylvania composers Karen Buckwalter, Douglas Smith, and Michael Joy, as well as arrangements by Kevin McChesney, Arnold Sherman, Betty Garee, and John Behnke. Their signature piece, "Festive Dance," a transcription of Georges Bizet's "Farandole," will end the program.
The ringers earned fame when the national PBS production of A Bucknell Candlelight Christmas, which features the group, was nominated for an Emmy in 2004.
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Join your favorite celebrity chefs & culinary personalities February 25 & 26 on Jungle Island as Florida Blue presents Fun and Fit as a Family featuring Kellogg's Kidz Kitchen. The event takes place throughout the grounds of Jungle Island, ensuring that families have the opportunity to explore different aspects of healthy living while enjoying the habitats of the park. There are five major destinations of activity: Destination Garden, Destination Food, Destination Fitness, Destination Discover and Kellogg's Kidz Kitchen. In addition to the Fun and Fit as a Family programming, there are fascinating animal exhibits in an unprecedented sustainable natural environment.
Fun and Fit as a Family once again welcomes a star-studded roster of chefs and culinary talent to help educate families about how to make healthier eating choices. Culinary demonstrations in the Kellogg's Kidz Kitchen have become an annual highlight for children and parents alike, as everyone's favorite personalities create healthy dishes worth getting excited about. The 2012 roster includes demonstrations from Sunny Anderson, Rocco DiSpirito, Guy Fieri, Robert Irvine, Rachael Ray, and Andrew Zimmern.
The purpose of Fun and Fit as a Family is to educate children and parents about healthy lifestyle options in a hands-on manner that fosters true understanding of the options available to families. Vibrant activities from Carnival and an interactive garden experience from Florida Blue accent the healthy food samplings and culinary demonstrations for a truly well-rounded event. Fun and Fit as a Family aims to show families that through daily exercise and healthy food choices, they can improve the quality of their lives and have fun doing it!
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Canada's Protest the Hero had a monster 2013 with the explosive release of its fourth album "Volition" on Razor & Tie records. Likewise, Michigan's Battlecross had an equally impressive year touring the world in support of its sophomore album, "War of Will" on Metal Blade. This week the duo announced their 2014 North American Tour which will kick off Saturday, March 1 in Buffalo, New York and arrives in Boise on Saturday, March 15 at the Knitting Factory. The tour will also feature The Safety Fire, Intervals, and Night Verses. Tickets are only $16 and go on sale this Friday, January 24.
Offered Battlecross guitarist Tony Asta of the tour:
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In short: Beautiful Scenery, Perfect running conditions, Crowd where present fantastic ,almost faultless organizationIn full: My 2nd marathon and a complete contrast to London. Being driven in groups to the start line is a great idea, especially with that scenery to greet you at the start. Being such a rural race the atmosphere was a bit flat but the crowd, where present were brilliant especially in Doress and Inverness. Course generally down hill but some steepish climbs mostly within the first 3rd but also in Doress between 18 and 20 miles, so fairly quickMy only slight annoyance was the organization at the start with people being dropped off before the start line and having the luggage van and most of the toilets after the start line. It was a bit chaotic during the last half an hour before the start with people trying to dash between the drop off point, toilets and the luggage van with people gathering behind the start line in the middle. Apart from that a fantastic race and one I hope to do againDate of review: October 9, 2007
In short: Fantastic and friendlyIn full: Course was a bit hillier than the literature suggested, but fellow runners warned me the day before so I was at least a bit better prepared mentally! Gorgeous scenery, brilliant running conditions, and some really nice touches from the race organisers as well as very efficient handling of 'the basics'. I'd definitely be back. Date of review: October 9, 2007
In short: A special raceIn full: I have done several big city marathons such as London , Paris and New York but in my opinion Loch Ness tops them all... It's not an easy course but the scenery from start to finish is spectaular and the atmosphere friendly. The organisers should be congratulated for staging such a special event. From the time I signed-up to post race the organisation was faultless. Thanks to all involved in making this a memorable day. Date of review: October 9, 2007
In short: First ever marathon, what a day superb orginisation and a huge thanks to everyone who manned the water stations .Cant wait till next year . Date of review: October 9, 2007
In short: Thanks for a very special race dayIn full: Wow - what a day. Thanks to all the marshalls and organisers - this was a perfect day. Despite a whole heap of pain this was probably my most enjoyable ever. Everything worked great in terms of organisation and even the weather was perfect. I'm sure running with 30,000 others in a "big" marathon is a real kick but this was very special. Highly recommended - the only problem I have is that given this year's event was so good and I got a new PB to boot - it can only be downhill from here!Date of review: October 9, 2007
In short: TOUGH BUT WORTH ITIn full: Have to say this is a very special race, organisation and atmosphere was superb. Was more hilly than I expected, but the scenic route more than made up for that. If you haven't run this yet, a must do. Will be back to look for nessy again soon. Date of review: October 9, 2007
In short: Breathtaking!!!!(in more ways than one!)In full: This was my second Marathon and a pb!, more hills than i expected but also some fast downhills!hills only really became hard in the latter stages when legs and hips started protesting!Excellant weather,breathtaking scenery,best tee shirt i ever had,loads lovely goodies, great idea having hot coffee waiting on us at the start and soup and rissotto ready at the finish,and the pipers parading at the start had me welling up!Lovely volenteers throughout-espec the one who kindly helped me at the finish put all the goodies i was dropping all over the place in my "dazed" "walking with two wooden legs" state into a carrier bag at the end!Its hard to pick any faults with this marathon as it was just wonderfully organised and beautifully scenic!-if i had to pick one id like a longer straight run into the finish rather than that sharp we corner and then a short run with finish in view.Date of review: October 9, 2007
In short: if you run one marathon in your life make it this oneIn full: I decided to run this after 2 hot energy-sapping runs in London and New York and it hit the spot; temperature was around 10-12 degrees with glorious sunshine at the start. The day starts with a couple of thousand runners meeting at 8am to get on the buses in Inverness and an hour later we were dropped at the start. At this point you realise just how fantastic the scenery is. There was an easy bag drop and enough loos for everyone before starting to the sound of bagpipes. The 1st 5 miles are generally downhill but there are a few ups and downs in that time before quite a steep hill around mile 5. Most of the course is under tree cover and that keeps the temperature cool. The views of the Loch are spectacular and although sporadic the locals are very supportive and encouraging. Drink stations were every few miles including lucozade sport and well stocked. A long hill at mile 18 has many people walking and just when you think thats the hard bit over there's another milder hill at 21. you then enter Inverness (where support is plentiful and vocal) and you get a good view of the river Ness and those people ahead of you on the other side as you have to cross a bridge and go back on yourself. The finish is in the athletics stadium and again is well organised. If you drag your family with you on race days they should enjoy this race as they can only really support you at the end and spend the rest of the weekend sightseeing or enjoying the excellent restaurants and shops in Inverness. Everyone I spoke to said they loved the race and would do it again, my sentiments entirely.Date of review: October 9, 2007
In short: OutstandingIn full: This was a wonderful race helped by great weather. Although hilly in parts I still managed a PB having run very little recently so from my perspective it has PB potential. The organisation, scenery, atmosphere etc was great. If it could be improved it would be to silence the annoying and patronising announcer at the start and do away with the waste of time warm-up routine. A straighter entry to the stadium avoiding the sharp dogleg would also assist the final run in. Well done to the organisers though. I'll certainly do it again.Date of review: October 9, 2007
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I love my dog, but whoever coined the phrase "You can't put a price on love" probably wasn't a pet owner. Last year, between food, treats, toys, dog park memberships, vet bills and medicine, my large dog cost me more than $900.
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As Stacy mentioned in the video, check local animal shelters for discount spaying and neutering, shots and other medical services. You can also reduce your costs by shopping around for cheaper medicines. Target and Kroger offer $4 generic pet meds.
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- Training class -- $110.
- Total -- $374.
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- Petfinder has a training section that covers everything from behavioral problems to basic dog tricks.
- Perfect Paws has a ton of helpful articles on positive-reinforcement training. It also has a section on how to train cats.
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- How to Groom a Dog from Beneful.
- Grooming Your Dog's Hair With Clippers from Dummies.com.
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or did they just let old faithful die without proper medical care???
no wonder they called it barbaric times.
during the great depression people would do without food in order to pay the huge medical bills for the family pet. Hence we are more civilized.
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The other night I went to the cupboard to make dinner and while looking around came across a can of Hormel Chili w/ Beans. I ripped the top off w/ its easy to open pull tab top, followed the instructions to cook it, and then I also added some cheese. From the first bite, all I could think was "Hormel is a little bite of heaven."...
If you have never eaten Hormel chili, I strongly recommend it.
Hormel = Yum.
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MRM on 2008-06-02:
With your positive review, I shall surprise my relatives with my secret recipe from a can.
chris513 on 2008-06-02:
Rock on, MRM! I think I am going to go to the store and stock up on more Hormel tonight.
DebtorBasher on 2008-06-02:
Chris...are you trying to make the Basher upchuck? LOL!
chris513 on 2008-06-02:
DB, does this mean that you might not be voting this "helpful"???
DebtorBasher on 2008-06-02:
Welllllllllllllllllllll...I guess it would be helpful to someone...but I'm just not sure who.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....Let me think how I can vote it helpful without going against my better judgment, or lying to myself.....*Think, Think, tap, tap tap*
DigitalCommando on 2008-06-02:
Chris, when you rip off that lid, do you smell it first like a wine cork, noting its bouquet? lol
Principissa on 2008-06-02:
EEEW DC! I just vurped a little!
Chris, I'm glad you liked it sweetie, but unfortunately it looks way too much like dog food for me to even consider eating it. Hubby on the other hand used to have a cabinet full of it before we moved in together. That was before I started feeding him! :)
Tomorrow's dinner is meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, and home made biscuits, you call me and I'll save you a plate!
DigitalCommando on 2008-06-02:
Hi Princi! My favorite canned chili is Stag. It seems to be the closest to homemade.
chris513 on 2008-06-02:
I have never had Stag. I usually make my own Cincinnati chili.
Principissa on 2008-06-02:
Hi DC! :) I'll have to ask hubby about that one. I make a really yummy Italian chili with spicy sausage and cannelini beans. I'm still looking online for a really good chili recipe. Each one I've tried just hasn't done it for us.
chris513 on 2008-06-02:
Princi, here is a good recipe...http://whatscookingamerica.net/Beef/CincinnatiChili.htm
Principissa on 2008-06-02:
Thank you Chris! :)
old fart on 2008-06-02:
Any company that can produce a gourmet's delight like SPAM can certainly make a great Chili... I love the stuff...
chris513 on 2008-06-02:
hey OF, you might want to see if you can find this game playing on the net....it's a good one!
old fart on 2008-06-02:
Thanx Chris
chris513 on 2008-06-02:
no probs...I'll give you an update real quick...datsyuk put one of the top post about 5 minutes ago...motown is gettin ready to go on a power play...they are on a tv timeout right now...
Anonymous on 2008-06-02:
Just watch the Detroit skyline. If there's no OT and the Wings win, you're within an hour or so of being able to see the cars burning.
Anonymous on 2008-06-02:
BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!! Ah' Hormel! Can't help but give this review a 21 fart salute!
Wonder why some have such a weird obsession with cars and cities burning? Hope the WINGS win and prove Detroit is truly Hockey Town full of great people.
Anonymous on 2008-06-02:
I voted you VH chris, but honestly, I don't consider the canned stuff much more than hot-dog topping.
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chris513 on 2008-06-02:
oh man, I love a good chili dog.
Anonymous on 2008-06-02:
Cherpep must be having an attack about now. All tied up going into OT with the cup oh' so close. Joe Lewis is watching!!
chris513 on 2008-06-02:
I was thinking the same thing...I thought the Wings had it...OT will be the decider
DebtorBasher on 2008-06-02:
I GOT IT! This is very helpful for those who need a colon cleanser...Old F is on a mission to get everyone to have their colon checked..so, I guess Eating Hormel Chili...or Hormel anything, would help.
Also, It will help those with loose flem in their throats, it's always good to have that cleared out as well.
So, yes...you will get a "helpful" vote from me. :)
chris513 on 2008-06-02:
Now you are figuring it out, DB! Also remember that Hormel is the same fine company that brings you SPAM!
DebtorBasher on 2008-06-02:
Do they play the full overtime...or is it first one that scores?
chris513 on 2008-06-02:
sudden death...the next one to score wins.
Anonymous on 2008-06-02:
Obsession? Nope! History speaks for itself my friend.
DebtorBasher on 2008-06-02:
I'll have to pop some more popcorn for Cherpep and Chris... BTW....not that the game isn't interesting enough...but wouldn't it be even more interesting if they used a WHITE Hockey Puck?
sarahnkrystal on 2008-06-02:
We use our Hormel beanless chili to make chili dogs when we do hot dogs. It's great!
cherpep on 2008-06-03:
What a night!! I am not awake. Didn't end the way we wanted it to end last night, but we had a good time anyway. We'll just have to win it in Pittsburgh.
Oh - Hormel Chili. Hubby loves it mixed 1/2 & 1/2 with Velveeta, popped in the microwave, and then eats it with tortilla chips. Not my favorite, but hubby & the kids love it.
Somebody - please hand me my coffee!
old fart on 2008-06-03:
How can you have double the shots in a game and still lose...?
cherpep on 2008-06-03:
The words that haunted my dreams last night, OF!
old fart on 2008-06-03:
I found the game on TV late last night... they must have carried it after the regular schedule knowing that it was a sell out anyway so I watched the first 2 OT periods..
I guess I didn't miss much when I passed on the 3rd OT and went to bed..
Anonymous on 2008-06-07:
I add rice to my chili. It is very yummy that way
nugurl on 2008-07-12:
Being a chili lover, but hating the fat, several months ago I brought home one can of every kind of low fat chili and/or turkey chili in my market.
To my surprise Dennison's 98% Fat Free Turkey Chili was far and away the best tasting of them all, and that includes the regular chili I ate for years.
I do not work for Dennisons or any company associated with them; in fact, I don't work at all, I'm retired!
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SAGINAW, MICHIGAN -- I just tried a Hormel "Compleats" turkey dinner and found that for a pre-prepared food, it is delicious.
The product I tried was the Turkey and dressing dinner and was surprised to find it to be almost equivalent to home cooking.
It can be found in most grocery stores and needs No refrigeration or preparation plus it only has 280 calories.. simply microwave and eat.
They are a 10 ounce serving, plenty for old geezers like me.
The price is around $2.25, very reasonable for a light lunch.
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Anonymous on 2008-03-31:
Hormel does make some good slop.
Anonymous on 2008-03-31:
I have some of those in my hurricane kit. Good to know they aren't bad!!
Anonymous on 2008-03-31:
I keep Spam in my hurricane kit...180 calories per 2oz slice. A can is a day's worth of calories...just add red beans, rice, and some seasoning. The PLUS? Spam is almost as stable as MREs...and it's immune to pests...only Samoans and disaster victims will eat the stuff.
Anonymous on 2008-03-31:
Spam! Now I'm craving spam musubi..
ejack053824 on 2008-03-31:
Ahhhhh...good ole Hormel. I might have to give that turkey dinner a try. If it clogs my commode up afterwards then I will say it's no good. LOL!
old fart on 2008-03-31:
Ghost... I must be a samoan disaster victim then 'cause I eat the stuff as a snack when I'm watching TV.. I'll go through a can in an evening..
Starlord on 2008-03-31:
Not only Samoans, Hawaiians eat more Spam than any other group of people per capita. I love the cerazy tasty mystery meat. It is spiced ham, get over it!
Anonymous on 2008-03-31:
I guess if you like Spam then turkey in a box is a gourmet meal. Sounds kind of nasty to me.
old fart on 2008-03-31:
Starlord... you're my kind of guy.. anyone who likes SPAM can't be all bad!
old fart on 2008-03-31:
Try it clam... it'll improve your digestion and disposition..
DebtorBasher on 2008-03-31:
Bunch of sick people!
I rated this review, "Report SPAM".
Anonymous on 2008-03-31:
Excellent review as always Old Fart. Guess you just have to ignore the dullard as usual. (VH)
old fart on 2008-03-31:
Basher... I eat SPAM and listen to broadway musicals simultaneouly..waddayasay to that!
DebtorBasher on 2008-03-31:
I'd say Mrs. Old F must have married you for your money or your good looks! LOL!
Anonymous on 2008-03-31:
Good review Old Fart I like spam! (VH)
Anonymous on 2008-03-31:
I bet it would change them, old fart, but I doubt it would improve anything. I can't see where yacking up lunch would be a good thing. I'm about to contact Dodge and tell them my truck just turned 500,000 because I lube it with 4 qts. of Penzoil and a can of spam every 3,000 miles
old fart on 2008-03-31:
Must be Basher.. she makes me keep it on a separate shelf in the fridge..
DebtorBasher on 2008-03-31:
You're lucky she even allows you to share the same bed after eating that crap! My hubby sure wouldn't be breathing SPAM breath on my all night...and there sure wouldn't be any tongue wrestling going on for at LEAST a week after he's eaten it!
old fart on 2008-03-31:
Clam.. yacking up lumch is one way to lose weight..Basher could try it with a can of spam and she'd lose 15 lbs,
in a hurry.
See Bash,, I told you that spam was good for you..!
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508 E Cache La Poudre St has a Walk Score of 58 out of 100. This location is Somewhat Walkable so some errands can be accomplished on foot.
This location is in the Central Colorado Springs neighborhood in Colorado Springs. Nearby parks include Middle Shooks Run Park, Acacia Park and Acacia Park.
Nearby schools include North Middle School, Community Prep Charter School and St Stephen's Classical Academy.
The closest grocery stores are Little Market and Deli, Tejon Street Grocery Deli and Stress Control Massage.
Nearby coffee shops include Dogtooth Coffee Company, Alice's and Cafe 36. There are six restaurants within a 15 minute walk including Cool Sweet & Sticky, Spring Cab and Dale Street Bistro Cafe.
508 E Cache La Poudre St is near Middle Shooks Run Park, Colorado College and Acacia Park.
There are excellent bike lanes and the terrain is flat as a pancake. 508 E Cache La Poudre St is a Biker's Paradise, daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.


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Virtualization In Meatspace
Computer virtualization is all the rage these days. Heck, in the video I shot last week, I installed about 12 Linux distributions on a VM, because it made recording a lot simpler. (If you're wondering, only 9 made the cut, the others gave me fits) Server virtualization is allowing for more efficient use of high end hardware, and even SAN disks are creating virtual (yet real) storage drives for multiple systems at the same time.
And here's where I wax philosophic for a bit. We see the same trend in our own lives. The devices we thought would save us time, are in fact making us busier and busier. Think about it, palm pilots organized our lives, so now we can fit more things into our lives. Cell phones allow us to communicate while we're off doing... you guessed it, more stuff. Just like the giant servers in the closet virtualizing away slices of their time, we're doing the same in our lives.
Right now, I'm at a teen Bible Camp for a week, where I'm a speaker. While I'm here, the staff is taking advantage of my geekiness, and I'm fixing some computer issues. I also have a laptop with me, on which, in my "free time", I'm editing articles for the September issue of Linux Journal, and writing this very post. I also have a VPN set up, so I can manage an entire network of Macintosh and Linux desktops sitting in a school 350 miles away. If you add my office phone that is forwarded to my cellphone, and my home phone which is just a Skype-In number -- I'm busy and yet available about 26 hours of the day.
So while I think, as technologists, we are becoming better and better at multitasking, I don't think we'll ever get all the extra free time we imagine is bound to happen as we streamline our lives. Any space that we clear away, we'll just fill up with another "virtual server" that will use our idle CPU cycles. Here's the deal: schedule fun. Plan for downtime. Don't leave blanks in your calendar, scribble the spots out.
And with that, I'm going to go for a walk by the lake. Unfortunately, I'll have my cellphone, in case anyone needs to reach me. :)
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