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Government Information Sharing Project - http://govinfo.kerr.orst.edu/
Census and Demographic Data Guide - http://www.clark.net/pub/lschank/web/census.html
Statitical Resources - http://www.clark.net/pub/lschank/web/govstats.html
Annotated listed of printed statistics with links to the Internet including compendiums, economics, labor and employment, social welfare, international data, and Pennsylvania information
Statistical Resources on the Web - http://www.lib.umich.edu/libhome/Documents.center/stats.html
Demographics and Housing - http://www.lib.umich.edu/libhome/Documents.center/stdemog.html
Statistical Organizations on the Web - National Science Foundation - http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/srs/other.htm
Statistical MasterFile Guide - http://www.lib.umich.edu/libhome/Documents.center/smf.html
Comprehensive index to federal (1974+), business/state (1980+), and international organization (1983+) statistical publications that can be searched by subject, keyword, and categorical breakdowns (geographic, demographic, and economic). Corresponding microfiche of all but a few copyrighted business publications.
Statistiscal Abstract - http://www.census.gov/statab/www/
(In Adobe Acrobat Format) - http://www.census.gov/prod/3/98pubs/98statab/cc98stab.htm
County and City DataBank - http://www.census.gov/stat_abstract/ccdb.html
County and City Data Books 1988 and 1994 - http://fisher.lib.Virginia.EDU/ccdb/
State and Metropolitan Area DataBook - http://www.census.gov/statab/www/smadb.html
County Business Patterns - http://www.lib.virginia.edu/socsci/cbp/cbp.html
Regional Economic Information System - http://fisher.lib.Virginia.EDU/reis/
SIC Manual (1987 version) -
SIC Manual - http://www.wave.net/upg/immigration/sic_index.html
The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is a 4-digit code originally developed by the Office of Management and Budget to facilitate statistical economic analysis and reporting of the state of the U.S. economy based on enterprises engaged in production, trade, and service. Last published in 1987, the SIC is going through a major revision for the 1997 publication.
North American Industry Classification System - NAICS
A new classification system, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), is being prepared to replace the old Standard Industry Classification (SIC) system. This new system will update the classifications to include many categories that did not exist in the past. It also allows one system to cover goods as they move through NAFTA.
U. S. Census Bureau Site - http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.html
List of NAICS Codes - http://www.census.gov/epcd/naics/naicscod.txt
1997 NAICS to 1987 SIC Correspondence Tables - http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naicstab.htm
1987 SIC to NAICS Correspondence Tables - http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naicstab.htm
"Calibrating a New Economy" is the title of a new flyer about NAICS. - http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/pdf/naicsbch.pdf
STAT- USA - http://www.stat-usa.gov/stat-usa.html
STAT-USA Databases
National Trade Data Bank - http://www.stat-usa.gov/tradtest.nsf
Economic Bulletin Board - http://www.stat-usa.gov/econtest.nsf
Bureau of Economic Analysis - http://www.bea.doc.gov/
United States Economic Indicators - http://www.census.gov/econ/www/
Economic Indicator Calendar - http://www.census.gov/epcd/econ/www/indijun.htm
Consumer Price Indexes - http://stats.bls.gov/cpihome.htm
Industrial Outlook - http://www.ntis.gov/yellowbk/1nty752.htm
1994 - gopher://gopher.umsl.edu:70/11/library/govdocs/usio94
Foreign Trade Statistics - http://www.census.gov/ftp/pub/foreign-trade/www/
Economic Report of the President 1998 - http://www.access.gpo.gov/omb/index.html
Economic Report of the President 1997 - http://www.access.gpo.gov/omb/omb002.html
Census and Demographic Data Guide - http://www.clark.net/pub/lschank/web/census.html
U. S. Census Bureau - http://www.census.gov/
Provides demographics and statistical information for the United States, including the Monthly Wholesale Trade Survey; Housing Starts; Official Income and Poverty Statistics; and a population clock for the United States and the world.
Bureau of the Census - Data Access Tools - http://www.census.gov/main/www/access.html
Census Data Extraction System (DES) - http://www.census.gov/ftp/pub/DES/www/welcome.html
1990 Census Lookup - http://venus.census.gov/cdrom/lookup/833993154stf3b
1990 Census Lookup - http://venus.census.gov/cdrom/lookup
Census Bureau Search Site - http://www.census.gov/main/www/srchtool.html
Population and Housing Estimates - http://www.census.gov/population/www/estimates/popest.html
Map Stats - http://www.census.gov/datamap/www/index.html
MABLE/GEOCORR Geographic Correspondence Engine - http://www.census.gov/plue/
Tiger Mapping Service - http://www.census.gov/geo/www/tiger/index.html http://tiger.census.gov/
Census State Data Centers - http://www.census.gov/sdc/www/
Latest Economic Indicators - http://www.census.gov/econ/www/
Population Clocks - http://www.census.gov/main/www/popclock.html
International Data Base - http://www.census.gov/ftp/pub/ipc/www/idbnew.html
This is a computerized data bank containing statistical tables of demographic, economic, and social data from all countries of the world. Overall a very informative source. A search engine is available to allow searching from different countries and regions.
1990 Census Data Locator - http://www.lib.umich.edu/libhome/Documents.center/cenindex.html
US Historical Census Data Browser Historical, Demographic, and Social Data for the United States, 1790-1860 - http://icg.fas.harvard.edu/~census//
Statistics on the people and economy of the United States between 1790 and 1860 is indexed. This site is intended to aid in browsing these data files. It is not intended as a tool for downloading data for further research or more involved manipulation
Texas State Data Center - http://www-txsdc.tamu.edu/
Data, Maps, Reports, and Services - http://www-txsdc.tamu.edu/dmrs.html
Profile for Texas - http://www-txsdc.tamu.edu/txprof.html
Government Information Sharing Project - http://govinfo.kerr.orst.edu/
Census Data -http://govinfo.kerr.orst.edu/index.html
State Population - http://govinfo.kerr.orst.edu/pe-stateis.html
Census Information - http://galaxy.tradewave.com/galaxy/Reference/Census.html
Census Information - http://www5.ced.berkeley.edu:8005/aegis//home/nfprojects/census/
Demography Guide - http://WWW.Trinity.Edu/~mkearl/demograp.html
Demography & Population Studies WWW Virtual Library- http://coombs.anu.edu.au/ResFacilities/DemographyPage.html
Demography Resources - http://osiris.colorado.edu/SOC/RES/dem.html
Population Studies Center - Resources on the Web - http://www.psc.lsa.umich.edu/library/resources.shtml
Population Studies Center - http://www.psc.lsa.umich.edu/
Population and Demography Information - http://www.pop.psu.edu/Demography/demography.html
Consortium for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN) - http://infoserver.ciesin.org/
CIESIN'S U.S. Demography Page - http://www.ciesin.org/datasets/us-demog/us-demog-home.html
CIESIN's Demographic Data Viewer - http://plue.sedac.ciesin.org/plue/ddviewer
Gridded Population of the World - http://infoserver.ciesin.org/datasets/gpw/globldem.doc.html
Population Index on the Web - 1986-1998 - http://popindex.princeton.edu/
Search Page - http://popindex.princeton.edu/search/index.html
Population Index, published since 1935, is the primary reference tool to the world's population literature. It presents an annotated bibliography of recently published books, journal articles, working papers, and other material on population topics. available on-line and can be searched by author, subject matter, geographical region, and year of publication
PopNet - http://www.popnet.org/
Zero Population Growth Online - http://www.zpg.org/
Center for Demography and Ecology - http://ssc.wisc.edu/cde/
Carolina Population Center - http://www.cpc.unc.edu/
UN Population Information Network - http://www.undp.org/popin/popin.htm
The CIA World Fact Book - http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
This is a very interesting and informative site provides not only demographics information, but also a link of reference maps. International statistics and demographics information are organized by alphabetical order.
Statistical Agencies (Federal) - http://www.census.gov/main/www/stat-fed.html
FedStats - The Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy (FEDSTATS) - http://www.fedstats.gov/
Comprehensive listing to statistical programs and information produced by over 70 federal government agencies. Arranged by agency or program; includes explanatory material and contacts. Search engine indexes individual statistical tables by keyword or agency and provides direct connection
Bureau of Transportation Statistics - http://www.bts.gov/
Department of Education
Department of Education - http://www.ed.gov
National Center for Educational Statistics - http://www.ed.gov/NCES/
Department of Labor
Department of Labor - http://www.dol.gov/
Bureau of Labor Statistics Data - http://stats.bls.gov:80/datahome.htm
Consumer Price Index - http://stats.bls.gov:80/cpihome.htm
BLS Data Home Page - http://stats.bls.gov/datahome.htm
Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture - http://www.usda.gov/
Agriculture FactBook - http://www.usda.gov/factbook/contents.htm
National Agricultural Statistics Service - http://www.usda.gov/nass/
Economic Research Service - http://www.econ.ag.gov/
Center for Disease Control
Center for Disease Control - http://www.cdc.gov/
National Center for Health Statistics - http://www.cdc.gov/nchswww
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - http://www2.cdc.gov/mmwr/
Vital Statistics of the United States - http://www.cdc.gov/nchswww/products/pubs/pubd/vsus/vsus.htm
Department of Justice
Department of Justice - http://www.usdoj.gov/
Bureau of Justice Statistics - http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/
White House
White House Briefing Room - http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/html/briefroom.html#fsbr
The latest summary statistics on demographic, health, crime, and economic subjects
Economic Statistics Briefing Room - http://www.whitehouse.gov/fsbr/esbr.html
Social Statistics Briefing Room - http://www.whitehouse.gov/fsbr/ssbr.html
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Board - http://www.bog.frb.fed.us/
Federal Reserve Board Statistical Releases - http://www.bog.frb.fed.us/releases/
InfoNation - http://www.un.org/Pubs/CyberSchoolBus/infonation/e_infonation.htm
Current statistics on 185 countries. Thirty-seven variables include: population, life expectancy, fertility, school enrollment, illiteracy, homicides, motor vehicles, GDP and labor force.
Twenty-One Cities of the World - http://www.un.org/Pubs/CyberSchoolBus/special/habitat/profiles/
Focuses on population and environment
Social Indicators - http://www.un.org/Depts/unsd/social/main.htm
Brief data on population, housing, education and literacy, income and uncemployment for individual countries with varying dates of collection given.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization - http://www.who.ch/
The WHO Statistical Information System - http://www.who.ch/whosis/whosis.htm#topics
Mortality Database - http://www.who.int/whosis/index.html
Use the SIC Code Manual. What is the SIC Code for radio and television broadcasting and communications equipment? What is the new NAIC code? What is the SIC and NAIC codes for the business in which you are employed? If you are not employed in a type of industry, find an interesting one and identify the two codes.
SIC Manual - http://www.wave.net/upg/immigration/sic_index.html
List of NAICS Codes - http://www.census.gov/epcd/naics/naicscod.txt
1997 NAICS to 1987 SIC Correspondence Tables - http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naicstab.htm
1987 SIC to NAICS Correspondence Tables - http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naicstab.htm
Use the Statistical Abstract. Where did Texas rank in energy consumption per person in the United States in 1990 and 1995.
(In Adobe Acrobat Format) - http://www.census.gov/prod/3/98pubs/98statab/cc98stab.htm
Use State and Metropolitan Area Data Book to compare the average annual pay for people living Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Miami, Detroit, and Chicago. Who makes the most money?
- Go to the Monthly Catalog. Find the Vital Statistics of the United States set. When did the set begin.
- Use the Census - Population Clock. What is the current population of the United States? What is the current population of the World?
- Use the County Population Estimates to examine population growth in Texas. Compare the current population of Texas in 1990 and 1998. How much has the state population increased? Compare Dallas, Tarrant, and Harris county population and identify which counties had the largest increase in population, number of births, and number of deaths.
- Go to the Government Information Sharing Project and use the Population Estimates by Age, Sex, and Race: 1990-1994. What was the estimated population of citizens over 65 in Harris county? What was the total population and the male/female population?
- Use USA Counties from the Government Information Sharing Project. Compare the total personal income between New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
- Use the Statistical Abstract. What state ranks highest on the Violent Crime Rate in the United States? Where does the state of Texas rank?
- .Use the Bureau of Justice Statistics - Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics. Look at the statitics concerning the rate of personal victimization. Which gender is more often the victin of a crime, which race, and marital status? Compare by demographics and by percentage of the total population. In what part of the country are more crimes committed?
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Graduation day marks a drug-free new startBy Eric Blaisdell
STAFF WRITER | May 07,2013BARRE While others were in the courthouse for custody hearings and guilty pleas to crimes, two men were being congratulated for the hard work they did in kicking their drug addictions.
Larry Briggs, of Montpelier, and Thomas Lamson, of South Barre, graduated Monday from Adult Drug Treatment Court at the Washington County criminal court in Barre.
Briggs was convicted in 2011 of burglarizing Katies Jewels in Montpelier. He said he has no memory of the incident in September 2010 because he was on alcohol and pills at the time.
Now Briggs, 37, is proud to say he hasnt touched a drop of alcohol for over two years and is starting to live his life.
When Im drunk and when Im high, Im not there for anybody, Briggs said in an interview, adding he has a daughter. Im not there for her when Im messed up. Im supposed to be her role model.
During the graduation ceremony, Briggs told others who are still in the program that he now has an apartment he has lived in for two years, which is a big deal because when he was using drugs he wouldnt stay in one place for more than a month or two, characterizing himself as a nomad. His advice, even though he admitted it was a cliché, was to take things one day at a time. If you do that, Briggs advised, life does get better.
Lamson was convicted of possession of marijuana in 2011, but he said he also had a problem with opiate drugs.
Lamson works for the music label and promoter Big Heavy World and is the host of a local TV show called My Electric Kingdom in which he interviews and records musicians from around the country. He said if not for the court program, or some other kind of support like rehabilitation, he would not have his job today. Instead, hed be getting by on odd jobs or by illegal means, he said. Now he can move on with his life in a more positive way.
I wanted to be able to do something without having to worry about opiates, without having to worry about withdrawals or having to find (the drugs) or the money for (the drugs), he said in an interview.
Judge Thomas Zonay told Lamson and Briggs they represent why treatment court is important.
We have two young men who engaged in conduct who now recognize there are things to do to get the help you need for substance abuse issues, he said.
Zonays advice to the men as they move forward in their lives came from an ancient source.
The philosopher Seneca was quoted as saying, Luck is that moment in time when preparation meets opportunity. You have prepared and you will have plenty of opportunities. If you both do what you have shown that you can do, you will be very lucky in your life. Good luck.
Howard Hood, the clinical coordinator for the treatment court, said the court has been in place since 2006 and consists of three phases. Phase one is about showing up for appointments and making an honest commitment to staying off drugs. Phase two involves getting into treatment and learning coping skills to stay clean. Phase three is when the person focuses on his or her ongoing recovery and reintegrating into society drug-free.
Hood said some participants dont make it to phase three because things fall apart for them and they end up relapsing, abusing drugs and alcohol again. Hood pointed more happily to the success stories: In the last year three people, including Briggs and Lamson, have graduated.
The program, which is a collaboration between Washington County criminal court and Central Vermont Substance Abuse Services, currently has 11 participants.
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she is a good teacher!
Professor Ponte has to be one of the most easy going professors I've had at Delaware. She's very clear with her expectations for class. She also gets tests and homework assignment grades back fast so you always know where you stand in the class.
Lovely professor. She is very willing to help you pass and she makes understanding the language as easy as possible. I would definitely want her as my spanish prof again if i had a choice.
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I saw that image and immediately thought my RSS feed for Hyberole and a Half was broken thinking I'd missed something so rushed to her site to see what was new. And then I got disappointed that she hasn't posted a new cartoon since her announcement of her book back in May. Her Twitter account says she's working hard on her book. Ah well.


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- Cyrus
- Production year: 2010
- Country: USA
- Cert (UK): 15
- Runtime: 91 mins
- Directors: Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass
- Cast: Catherine Keener, John C Reilly, John C. Reilly, Jonah Hill, Marisa Tomei, Matt Walsh
The Duplass brothers, veterans of the lo-fi indie movement known as mumblecore, go "mainstream" here, which means studio backing and a vaguely recognisable cast. But whatever indie values they've brought with them, this amiable but undernourished romcom is unlikely to rock the system to its foundations, or even give it a slight wobble. John C Reilly and Marisa Tomei are two second-timers enjoying the novelty of their new love, but the spanner in their works is Tomei's 21-year-old son Cyrus, played by Jonah Hill. He's a strange lad all right, with a spherical physique and a glazed, earnest demeanour that conceals his true motives. He doesn't respond well to no longer being the man of the house. Nor does Reilly respond well to his not responding well. The resulting war of attrition could almost be a reverse Meet the Parents, but instead of all-out family farce, this goes for naturalistic acting and wry observation, and doesn't quite give us enough of anything.


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I'll be trying to crash a class in Epistemology at City College of San Francisco tomorrow night. I hope I get it, because I'll have one only one other class on Tue/Thur at SFSU this semester.
That'll give me loads of time of reading, volunteering, and… sleeping.
I remember at the Newman Center at SDSU, we had a set of prayers for crashing a class:
3 Hail Mary's
Glory Be
Ask for the intercession of St. Joseph of Cupertino (patron of test takers) and St. Thomas Aquinas (patron of students.
Now I'll also throw in St. Augustine, since he's like, my spiritual father. I'll also hit up St. Monica because you need a mom in your corner who won't take no for an answer.
And with that, it's time to sleep, morning prayer is at 7.


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Bob, I have three reasons to add to...
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2. If it is always in the same place, you don't have to thrash around trying to figure out which layer it is in that day or at that moment
3. (Probably the most important of my reasons) During the course of a day, you might put on and take off layers ten or twenty times (sometimes I go from three layers with shell to shirt-sleeves and back and again inside an hour)... it would be bad if the beacon ended up either getting dropped or put into your back-pack.
I could be wrong, but I'm not sure about a jacket getting ripped off during a slide, at least if it is properly zipped up as it always should be on a descent, but being in a jacket certain increases the risk of it getting smashed.


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Little nuggets of treasure from the art world's Fort Knox.
Come mix and mingle with me and other Archives of American Art staffers as we celebrate the holiday season and the publication of Handmade Holiday Cards, tomorrow, (12/12/12) from 5:30-8:30 at Cafe Saint-Ex. Get your copy signed by the author, sip on a holiday-themed cocktail, and chat with us. Hope to see you there!
Edward Valentine Christmas card, between 1911 and 1930. Milch Gallery records, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.


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Lake Huron Floating Home via dwell
I always admire people who come up with unconventional places to live: treehouses, minihomes, and converted shipping containers are great examples of this. Literally living on the water in a houseboat however is a unique housing option; it is also quite romantic for those with a love of the aquatic. The houseboat, or "floating home" as some people prefer to call it, can mean different things to different people. Let's take a look at a few houseboats that are drastically different in style and size.
Sweetpea by Mike Auderer found via Apartment Therapy
The Sweetpea floating home is an affordable and green house with ample character. This tiny and efficient home was built by Mike Auderer of Olympia Construction. At a mere 550 square feet it's beautifully designed inside and out to take advantage of the harbour surroundings.
Sweetpea by Mike Auderer found via Apartment Therapy
The interior of the Sweetpea is small but comfortable, feeling more like an urban apartment than the interior of a ship. To get a home like this you would only need to pay a reasonable $150,000 american. For more info on the construction and specs of the Sweetpea head here.
Josie Curren Houseboat image via Bright Bazaar
British author Josie Curren's bright and colourful houseboat is bursting with style and beauty. Nothing about the interior of this house would clue you into the fact that you're on a boat, until you look out the window.
Feminine colours and vintage style furnishings, combined with occasional nautical touches, make this home playful and thoroughly original. What I love about Curren's home is that there are so many details that feel personal and that reflect the personalities of the people who live there.
Lake Union Floating Home via Freshome
This Seattle home is a contemporary architecture lover's dream. Gorgeous views on all sides and stunning details on both the interior and exterior make this home all luxury. This home was created by architects Vandeventer + Carlander Architects.
Floating Home via Freshome
The interior takes advantage of the abundance of natural light using light-toned wood and large windows. The inside and outside blend seamlessly into one another with sliding doors that allow you to step out onto a waterside patio perfect for a morning coffee or evening cocktails.
Stockholm Floating Home via a simple life afloat
In European locations like Stockholm and Amsterdam floating homes and houseboats are not at all uncommon. It makes sense when you are dealing with densely populated cities where traditional real estate options are limited. This Stockholm houseboat looks like an unassuming tugboat on the outside, but inside it's an elegant residence with natural wood, clean white surfaces and sailor chic touches like portholes and a captain's prow, complete with ship's steering wheel, paying homage to the home's history.
Stockholm Floating Home via a simple life afloat
The master bedroom features benches that utilize the ship's natural curves, and the soft palette of dark wood, creams and blue are relaxing and nautical without being overly literal. You can find more pictures of this seaworthy home here.
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Recycled Craft: Could a sock make you smile?
Recycled craft projects jut got cuter with this book from Japan. Here is my photo of the project on the cover of the book Sock and Glove.
Recycled craft projects jut got cuter with this book from Japan. Here is my photo of the project on the cover of the book Sock and Glove.
I found the cutest knitting pattern book for bears. These are pretty simple to knit and make great gifts! I've had great responses when I present one as a gift. The sweater patters in my other "new find book" are really, really simple and knit up fast on large needles!
Here are some of the books I can honestly recommend. All of these I have myself and they were all valuable resources I used regularl y (when I had pets in my life). Each has their own special gems as all books do. I have a personal interest in Animal Health and Holistic Medicine so [...]
A reader posted a very interesting comment comparing audio books to hard copy books. It's a good read and also suggests some more books to listen to or read! Read about Audio Books
Here are some books that I have read over the last several months (maybe a bit more). I've only included books that I really enjoyed and I am hoping you will enjoy them too. I am telling you about them because they should be read. READ THEM!! If you find that you've read any one of these books -chances are you will enjoy one of the others.


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Post time for the 2013 Kentucky Derby is just about an hour away and the odds continue to change. Revolutionary remains the pre-race favorite and for good reason. Revolutionary will be ridden by Calvin Borel and his signature rail riding will benefit him in today's race with the sloppy track.
The track at Churchill Downs is solid closer to the rail before it gets soggy and sloppy near the middle. If Borel can keep Revolutionary against the rail down the stretch he should be able to earn the win.
Track: Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
Date: Saturday, May 4
Post Time: 6:24 p.m. ET
TV Infoa: NBC
Live Stream: NBC Sports Live Extra
Here is an updated look at the odds with the race just over an hour to go, via the Kentucky Derby's official website.
1. Onyx: SCRATCHED
2. Oxbow 22/1: Gary Stevens
3. Revolutionary 5/1: Calvin Borel
4. Golden Soul 30/1: Robby Albarado
5. Normandy Invasion 8/1: Javier Castellano
6. Mylute 13/1: Rosie Napravnik
7. Giant Finish 35/1: Jose Espinoza
8. Goldencents 7/1: Kevin Krigger
9. Overanalyze 14/1: Rafael Benajaro
10. Palace Malice 22/1: Mike Smith
11. Lines of Battle 32/1: Ryan Moore
12. Itsmyluckyday 9/1: Elvis Trujillo
13. Falling Sky 36/1: Luis Saez
14. Verrazano 9/1: John Velazquez
15. Charming Kitten 30/1: Edgar Prado
16. Orb 7/1: Joel Rosario
17. Will Take Charge 32/1: Jon Court
18. Frac Daddy 22/1: Victor Lebron
19. Java's War 25/1: Julien Leparoux
20. Vyjack 29/1: Garrett Gomez
21. Fear The Kitten: SCRATCHED
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
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DULUTH -- A minor fire at the U.S. Postal Service warehouse on Boggs Road was extinguished in a matter of minutes Thursday night, officials said.
Firefighters responded to the call at 8:44 p.m. and the "small fire in a piece of machinery" was put down in less than 15 minutes, Gwinnett County fire spokesman Capt. Tommy Rutledge said.
The fire did not progress from the machine and into the building and there was no structural damage, he said.
A female post office employee was transported for evaluation after a medical emergency, Rutledge said. The emergency was not fire-related.
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Roots Adventures provides you and your family (or group) the opportunity to explore the outdoors. A series of several adventures may include Farms (local farm tour and seed planting project), Forest (exploring the local forests--navigation 101), Fun (creek exploration and/or naturalist hike), Friends (service opportunity), and Forever (a look at our actions towards a sustainable future).
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Narwhal's Aquarelle - Narwhal Plays Banjo
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Our quality crafted Tote Bags are hand sewn in America using durable, yet lightweight, poly poplin fabric. All seams and stress points are double stitched for durability. Available in 13" x 13", 16" x 16" and 18" x 18" variations, the tote bags are washable, feature original artwork on both sides and a sturdy 1" wide cotton webbing strap for comfortably carrying over your shoulder.
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FOUND! Roamer 46
I just found this Roamer. It's a 1968 or 1969 46' boat. The hull is in excellent condition, just needs strip and repaint. Did I just say "just"? HA!
Anyway, there's no significant rot in the interior, but it needs stripping and revarnishing. Needs engines and generator, batteries, some wiring, stuffing box and cutlass bearing work, etc. It's got a lot of potential. Though it was originally diesel, it's now got twin turbo International Harvester gas engines that are kind of amazing but stuck solid.
I don't know if this boat will suffice for our purposes, but I'm doing the math on it anyway. I've heard that an Awl Grip paint job including necessary stripping could run $80k. The paint is basically falling off. I've also heard that by hiring workers of unknown origin, it might be possible to pull off a nice roll and tip for much, much less. I'm looking at the cost of materials and can't see doing it for much less than $10k, even with a pack of guys working at $8/hr.
For repower, I'm thinking Nanni Toyota diesel in the 200hp range might suffice. Still waiting on pricing for that...
Fire away with any questions or comments. So far on another site the comments have run 100% against doing this boat. "Buy something that somebody else has already got prettied up and running and save yourself a bundle" is the general tone. Thoughts (hopefully based in some sort of experienced reality lol)?
Two things from my experience,
First: As to "no significant rot", those front salon window frames are totally shot, as you can see the rot in the right hand corner even in the photos and I'm sure it doesn't look better in person. You will need to rebuild these, as well as all the surrounding trim, and this is expensive unless you do it yourself.
Since those are shot, you can pretty much bet that the framing for the sliders on each side of the salon will be shot as well, requiring work. This, also, is expensive but necessary.
You can also bet on anything in the downward path of those window water leaks is either rotten, or well on its way to being rotten.
Secondly, don't underpower the boat. I had this discussion with another forum member awhile back.
Your fuel savings for doing so will be negligible, and you will kill your resale value. The problem with fuel economy on these is the planing hull design, and not the engines. By underpowering it, you are just running a smaller engine at a higher percentage of its capacity vs. running a larger engine at a lower percentage of capacity. The total amount of motive force required to push the hull at a given speed will be identical either way, and so your fuel economy will be very similar either way.
By underpowering it, you're not really gaining anything. You will kill your resale value, though, because you'd be creating a gas guzzling family cruiser that only goes trawler speeds, thus eliminating the entire set of buyers who want either a family cruiser that can get up and go, or a trawler that gets decent economy. Pretty much all downside and little upside.
If you are worried about the initial cost of the engines, then pick up a decent set of low hour or rebuilt detroits or something else in the 300hp+ per side range, for the same price you will be dropping on the new 200hp's.
Those are my thoughts.
I know I mentioned that I'm a wooden boat owner and that there's no significant rot, but did I mention that the boat's free? Maybe when you're coming from 15 tons of mahogany, a 6"x12" piece of plywood trim under the windows just doesn't seem all that significant. lol
In my experience, the plywood under leaking windows is susceptible to rot. My awl didn't find any except for the piece of trim under the port front window. The aft deck teak decking right at the port wing door was also shot in a 12"x8" area and the plywood below it is gone. The rest of the deck appears to be in very solid condition. Of course, the fore and side decks are aluminum plate and are solid.
There is also one good running Ford Lehman w/gears in the yard near this boat and I know the owner of it. He would like to sell it. If somebody had another Lehman and time or money to spare...
Ya, I have a 30' Constellation, which sounds a lot smaller than your woodie, but I have still learned a lot from it.
That decking isn't going to be as simple as it looks. I had to do that myself, and looks can be deceiving. Once you get into it, you really need to redo a lot more than you'd think by looking at it. The plywood subfloors that chris-craft put in were not marine grade or any kind of treated. Once water gets into one end of it, it acts like a wick. You will find that there is probably a much larger section of the plywood subfloor that will need replacement than what you can see. Also check the frames, which should be easy since the photos seem to indicate that all of the headliners are shot anyway.
The window frames are the same deal. You look at it and think "Oh gee, that is pretty simple" but it's not. I'd take replacing planking any day over dealing with those ****ed window frames. Heck, I'd even take doing the sheer planks again over that job. It is so tedious and frustrating....you think you've caught everything, and then you go out with the hose and find it still leaking. It will really test your patience.
I gotta say, though, if the boat is really free then definitely TAKE IT. However bad off it is, who cares...you still have a boat that you didn't have before and it didn't cost you anything.
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Looks like a great project and you can't beat the price. I'm in the middle of a project boat also. A wise 'rebuilder once told me "Put together a thorough budget in both money and time. Do it carefully and stare at it a while". "Then DOUBLE THE MONEY AND TRIPLE THE TIME. You'll come out close."
Now for the confession; I'm the other side of Chris Wufgater's power debate. I'll give you what I agree with first - displacement speed power will reduce the marketability of your boat - I agree. But the trawler market is increasing and the rest of the market is decreasing. He is also correct in HP=speed. Use 20% of twin 320HP or 60% of twin 120HP the resultant speed is the same.
My view differes on several points. The hull form is pretty close to the popular 'trawler yachts' such as Grand Banks. They should cruise at displacement speed just as comfortably. One of our members cruises his 48 Roamer at 8 knots with t210 hp and is quite happy.
Second, only consider DD if you don't care about weight, fuel consumption, noise, or black smoke. They are 2 cycle diesel dinosaurs. True, they are cheap and readily available, but if your budget is calling for new or close to new -get four stroke, common rail. The leymans are a compromise - not new, not common rail, but they are 4 stroke, econmonical and parts are still available even though they are no longer in production.
Third, engine manufacturers and mechanics alike, say DO NOT run a diesel at low power for long periods. It will shorten the life of a very expensive piece of machinery and you will not get the same fuel economy at low power (though it may be close in common rail injection engines). So the discussion boils down to 'fit the engine to the speed desired'. If you plan to cruise hours on end (my plans call for 600 to 1000 hours/year), don't overpower.
I'll let Chris rebut this, then we can move on to the rest of the project - lots of work there. This is no weekend project.
Its really a shame that such a beautiful yacht has been allowed to fall into ruin like this. One must look at the economics of bringing back a boat that is now essentially salvage. With the current market being what it is, there will likely be a nice, well maintained princess come available for a bargain price. A well kept boat that must be sold for one reason or another can make an excellent purchase for a ready buyer with cash. You may perhaps even buy a "finished" boat for a small fraction of what the hard cost will be to fix the boat pictured above.
Now, That said: If your desire is to hands on, take several years, and "build" your boat- then perhaps the refit is the way to go. If that's the case, carry on!
There's this division in boaters regarding fuel efficiency & power and how choosing efficiency wrecks resale on MYs. I'm pretty sure that we haven't been in the $4+/gallon era long enough to see the full extent of the fallout, but you're hard pressed to find an online boat forum these days where a thread on the price of fuel and/or improving efficiency isn't on page one. Hell, even on the Hatteras site they're talking seriously about diesel-electric hybrids and 10kts max. The times they are a-changin'...
As to DD's, I love 'em. The key is to look at how you use the boat and prop & derate accordingly. When they're set up to run all day long at 1800rpm but you never take them above 1200, you're just wasting fuel and keeping your mechanic very happy. DD injectors squirt the same amount of fuel at a given rpm and they don't care if you're using all of the potential power at that RPM or not. But if you prop it so that it's using all or most of the available power, your engine runs as hot as it's supposed to and the fuel efficiency can be amazing.
If it was me doing the fixing on this 46, I'd cut the bad deck ply out only to the extent that it's rotten, then pull the bungs on the rest of the decking around the area and squirt a bunch of CPES down the screw holes. The stuff's hydrophilic and wicks extremely well in plywood.
Anyway, I'm posting an ad for the boat on craigslist. Hopefully, somebody will take it before the owner gives it to the yard to scrap. What's aluminum fetching per pound these days?
I think its worth saving. I wouldnt put a lot of money into paint yet. Give it a sanding and spray some good enamel on it. It might be easer to get the existing engines running again. Engine swaps are a huge hassle, not something you really need with this project. This will never be a showboat but could be a good runner My guess youre looking at two man-years to get it right. When you are done, you will have a shinny ship, lightweight quiet rebuilt engines, new cushions, rugs, and the smell of new varnish down below. I dont think you will make any money on it when you include your labor but if you dont have anything else to do, what the hell.
Im the guy with the 48 hull that I usual cruise between 8 and 10 knots with Caterpillar 3208 naturals. They have 210 horsepower each and do very well moving the boat at that speed. I would recommend them to anyone considering repowering. I can run at that speed and run the generator, that has a 4 cycle Yanmar diesel, consuming about 10 gallons per hour, depending on current and wind factors. Oh, the boat originally was powered with 454s.
Mine is an aluminum hull but is heavier than the standard aluminum hull because the previous owner had a Marine Architect in Annapolis, Maryland design a shell to enclose the aft deck and then took the boat to a shipyard in Norfolk, Virginia to have it built and installed. So instead of an aft deck I have another salon which added weight to the original design.
I have some electrical work to upgrade and like you I need to repaint the hull, mine is due to previous work by the PO when he stripped parts down to the bare metal. Since it is aluminum though it doesnt hurt the metal to be exposed, so if the hull you are looking at is aluminum I would wait until all other work is completed prior to painting the hull. If it is steel hopefully someone here on the forum that has knowledge of that can help you.
I have to agree about the rot usually if a window has rot the wood below it will more than likely be rotted also. I can tell you from experience, refurbished a houseboat before this boat, you take on a task such as this because you really love the boat, because no matter how much you budget in time or money it is not going to be enough. I disagree with your doubling it comment, I would triple it.
Good luck and please keep us posted on how it goes and would love to see progress pictures.
These twin turbo International gassers are not in what I consider rebuildable condition. Even if the engines hadn't gotten wet 15 years ago, the whole setup wasn't well engineered. The turbos draw through enormous (but missing) carburetors and push the air fuel mix into the engines via aluminum tubing and hoses. Any sort of leak would put gasoline vapor under pressure into the engine compartment. It's a freaking Roman candle wanna-be if it was running. lol
I briefly considered getting a crew of undocumented laborers on it to whip out an Awlgrip paintjob in two weeks, but it's just a bit too small for what we need. I've listed the beast on DC craigslist for the owner and several people have already expressed interest.
While I was thinking about picking this up I found Nanni 330hp diesels at $50k installed. This wouldn't be the cheap solution, but it would be dead quiet and efficient.
You'd probably be amazed by what could be accomplished with a thorough cleaning and de-junking of this craft. Even though she will still need cosmetics, machinery, systems and decorating. If that boat was cleared off of debris and scrubbed inside and out, the restorable classic that she is would become quite evident.
I agree that it will be a lot of time and money to make her right. If one has both, she looks to be worthy if the task. The best part is that she looks original. You wouldn't have to "un-do" someone's godawful execution of a refit from 15 years ago.
Someone will hopefully step up and save this one.
I just found a set of local 8v53s w/gears in good condition for $5k. Dayam. This is getting tempting all over again.
I respect artwork's position, and he has some valid points. I am not out to "rebut" anything, but there are a couple corrections to be made, respectfully.
The part about running diesels at "low power" for long periods is completely true. The problem with low power settings is that diesels are so dependent on block-heat and compression to achieve complete combustion that low-power operation inhibits their ability to completely burn the fuel charge. In addition to being less efficient, running them like that for extended periods eventually starts to gunk the engine up with all the deposits left over from the incomplete burn.
But, I don't think that's a problem here. If you think about it, it will take around 300shp (maybe even a bit more) to push that size boat at 10 knots. So we're not talking about running at 10%-20%, what we're really talking about is running a set of 300s or 330s at around 50%+ vs. running a set of 200s at around 75%+.
The problem with low power settings really applies more to idle-speed type situations. Like...don't let your engines warm up at the dock, and don't charge the batteries with them, if you do offshore fishing get a trolling gear, etc., etc. Running a block at 50% is normal useage and isn't likely to cause any problems at all. Twin 300s or 350s are merely adequate for this boat, they aren't overpowering it by any means. You still don't have enough power to do any operating at 20% (except for marinas wake zones), and you still aren't going to be winning any speed records when you open it up.
I do 100% agree with Artwork about Detroits being smoky overweight monsters, though. As he said, if possible, you DO want 4-strokes. It's just that most people I see who are considering sticking old lehman 120s in a giant cruiser are doing so because they really want bigger diesels, but are concerned about the cost figures involved in adequately powering the boat...so the underpowering is really a compromise.
If that is the reasoning, then you really have to consider that you are probably costing yourself more in resale value than you are saving on the engines. Plus, do you REALLY want a boat that tops out at 12kts? Might as well get a snailbote....then you'll REALLY save on fuel. lol
Personally, I'd rather have 15% less fuel economy with older detroits for the same price, and still be able to get up and go when I want to, than a set of teeny yanmars that can only push 12kts. As to the smoke, ya, you'll notice it but it's still nothing that 5 minutes with a long handled brush won't take care of when you get back to the dock.
I still say don't underpower the boat.
And bally has a VERY good point, about waiting until last to do the paint job.
I don't care how high-class the yard is, if you are doing major work like a repower, then that many people crawling in and around the boat with heavy parts absolutely guarantees that they will end up scraping, staining, and gouging it somehow.
I know the feeling when I come across an old Volvo that it bearly been held together by the remains of some rusty bolts...
Just imagine the long winternights of fun you'll have with a project like this.
I'm getting in the mood to look for a classic (rustbucket) car now...
Good luck;)
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Big Rapids chiropractor Daniel Shea and his wife were in California visiting their son, Chris, in college back in September.
They decided to go see a taping of let's make a deal and came away with a car.
The final deal came down to a decision between $2,000 cash or the mystery behind curtain #2.
Shea chose the curtain and was rewarded with a Toyota Yaris.
Today the Sheas picked the car up at Fox Toyota in Cadillac.
It's quite the souvenir from a trip to the West Coast and they are already excited to try again.
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Episode: 001 | Aired: September 16, 1966
Disturbed over being forced to kill a prisoner who was trying to save his life, Matt Dillon turns in his badge. Claude Akins guest-stars.
Episode: 002 | Aired: September 23, 1966
A gang steals a gigantic bar of gold and commandeers the Dodge City blacksmith shop in order to divide the loot. Denver Pyle and Martin Landau guest-star.
Episode: 003 | Aired: September 30, 1966
An embittered ranch woman holds Matt Dillon and Kitty prisoner while plotting Matt's execution to avenge her husband's hanging. Bette Davis guest-stars.
Episode: 004 | Aired: October 07, 1966
Marshal Dillon is helped by a friendly young runaway--who later faces him as a deadly adversary. Warren Oates guest-stars.
Episode: 005 | Aired: October 14, 1966
A respectable rancher and his son hang an innocent man and let a whiskered bounty hunter go on trial for the murder.
Episode: 006 | Aired: October 21, 1966
A gunfighter hired to kill Marshal Dillon is wounded trying to save the life of an aged Chinese man. Darren McGavin guest-stars.
Episode: 007 | Aired: October 28, 1966
A farmer whose credit has run out gets a loan from Marshall Dillon and Festus Haggen, then loses the money in a poker game. Carroll O'Connor guest-stars.
Episode: 008 | Aired: November 11, 1966
After years in prison for robbery, a farmer returns home and hopes to find the stolen fortune he had buried under a tree. Edward Asner guest-stars.
Episode: 009 | Aired: November 18, 1966
A rainmaker tries to end Dodge City's drought before the town's last source of water--a public well--runs dry.
Episode: 010 | Aired: November 25, 1966
Doc Adams takes up arms to defend a gold shipment from bandits, first during a stagecoach ambush and then at a weigh station.
Episode: 011 | Aired: December 02, 1966
A Scandinavian immigrant and his teenage son find the West even wilder than they had imagined when they settle in Dodge City. Jon Voight guest-stars.
Episode: 012 | Aired: December 09, 1966
The identity of a criminal is confused with that of a deputy marshal when a Quaker party rescues the pair from a do-or-die fight. William Shatner guest-stars.
Episode: 013 | Aired: December 16, 1966
A young farmer's ex-partner in crime, his girlfriend, and his slow-witted brother figure in the discovery of his forgotten past.
Episode: 014 | Aired: December 23, 1966
Bull Bannock, retired heavyweight champion of the world, tries to make a place for himself in Dodge City. Alan Hale guest-stars.
Episode: 015 | Aired: December 30, 1966
To Marshal Dillon and his deputies falls their grimmest task in many years--the hanging of a ruthless gunman.
Episode: 016 | Aired: January 06, 1967
A vengeful prisoner poses a continual threat to the life of Marshal Matt Dillon. Leif Erickson guest-stars.
Episode: 017 | Aired: January 13, 1967
Mistaken for a hired gunman, Festus Haggen is offered $300 to fight the three sons of a man his cousin is accused of killing. Denver Pyle guest-stars.
Episode: 018 | Aired: January 20, 1967
A young gunman falls for one of Kitty's saloon girls while waiting to finish off Marshal Dillon and rob the bank.
Episode: 019 | Aired: January 27, 1967
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Episode: 020 | Aired: February 03, 1967
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Episode: 021 | Aired: February 10, 1967
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Matt Dillon tries to bring a man to justice despite the onslaught of an almost maniacal man wishing to exact his own revenge.
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Private detectives use Kitty and the daughter of an outlaw assures to trap the girl's fugitive father.
Episode: 025 | Aired: March 10, 1967
An assistant attorney general uses Matt Dillon's long-standing friendship with an outlaw to further his political ambitions. Vincent Gardenia guest-stars.
Episode: 026 | Aired: March 17, 1967
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Episode: 029 | Aired: April 07, 1967
Down on his luck drifter is offered a dangerous, but profitable job of mixing nitroglycerine for outlaws who are using it to rob banks. George also falls in love with a saloon girl and begins a business venture with his earnings.
Episode: 030 | Aired: April 14, 1967
George wants to quit making the nitro, feeling that his luck is running out, but his outlaw partners won't let him.
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are the women lower than the men?
the women represent half of the population, one could thus expect that they express of number for an equality in right (wages, linguistics, trades, sexuality) but it is not the case.
Passivity: this word all the time returns that it is for the sex, to be essential and develop ideas in a conversation or to express for its rights.
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May 30 2011: "Allah does not look to your bodies nor to your faces, rather He looks at your hearts" prophet muhammad peace be upon him.
"O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know each other (not that you may despise each other). Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)." holy quran 49:13
Jun 4 2011: i don't think there will ever be a reversion back to old fashioned roles,thats impossible to even imagine,in the work place depending on what it is i've never seen gender as a problem.though i have noticed a strange group dynamic on the social networks.Female personas that have a large group of male followers,i get the strangest feeling of the old 18th century suitor system?
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May 28 2011: Women vs men, again?..? This is a redundant way to go forward in this particular discussion. As is clinging so indignantly to past grievances, real or imagined.
You cast your 'informed' gaze on the past (and a very different place and time it was) and judge against a new set of attitudes. Attitudes that were as alien then as theirs are today.
Get over the past and think about now. It's not about women and men, it's about individuals. We're all different.
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Jun 5 2011: I couldn't disagree more.
I've heard similar sentiments before and they probably had some relevance in the days when it was necessary to foster group-pride.
The idea that your future is intimately linked with 'where you're from' is the very definition of moving in a rut.
As for not being able change the direction of the train - it's pretty depressing to think that we are at the mercy of our forebears' attitudes and actions.
To mis-quote Bob Marley for my own purposes "In this great future, you can forget your past".
PS. When you run with the herd, you have to follow the rules..
May 28 2011: human is made of two main part
1- soul
2- body
the soul is not material and has not gender and is the same in man and woman.
the soul growth spiritually and gain good or evil attributes.
but body of man and woman are not the same and have differences genetically and naturally.
for example mans have more body power or woman have more commiseration ; grith ; pathos.
this make some natural differences in roles the body of man or woman is suited.
this not mean lower or higher.
this is a natural difference that makes some natural advantages of disadvantages for man or woman in society.
but totally man and woman are equal in value.
but not equal in body and physical/personality abilities.
May 28 2011: you cannot prove that there is a soul.
To believe is too easy, to reason is much less. one could as accept all the myths, religions and other beliefs supernatural (many naive people tend to think as there are only 3 religions: monotheisms. An ignorance and a claim which tires).
unless you would not be in a sect : read a little sociologie and you will see that :
1) liberty is an illusion, therefore
2) we are under influence, that is outside (environment) or interior (body) _even the distinction environment/body is not valid.
But of course, one can always believe the insane ones and other mentally ills, avoid reflecting, avoid thinking of his conditionings, his parents, etc.
May 28 2011: hmm reminds me of what Michael Douglas said in the last part of the "Disclosure Movie" about women in power.
true that in nature women are more agressive given the opportunity they can really excel at work. but thats it, it would be hard for them to find someone that can take care of them. unless "HE's" her boss?
May 28 2011: hmm... maybe majority of men today forget to be gentlemen. no wonder women today points fingers, complains for this and that... just an opinion.
anyway freedom can be abused...if applied to women...they enjoy it first then afterwards...you get the point...
"It takes two to tango", "theres always two sides of the story"...
May 27 2011: Men and Women each play a unique role, no one is higher or lower. We all play our own roles in life and that's what makes life so exciting and genuine. That being said, both genders need to properly understand their roles and not jump into "gender wars" or ridiculous gender politics just to prove something. If sexism wasn't around, none of this would have happened. Regardless, I see progress in this field and I support gender respect and equality fully.
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May 27 2011: Women rights doesn't mean never confront women, even if they are wrong about something. I see a lot of women talking about their rights and then doing whatever they like. That isn't women rights, that's being irresponsible and stupid. Those kind of women give all the others a bad name and men that confront them aren't automatically sexist. Let's not jump from one extreme to another.


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How do you do that?!
According to Matthew Kelly, the head of Floyd Consulting, work-life balance may be elusive for a reason.
"The term itself is fatally flawed," he says. "Work and life are too intertwined."
Kelly, the author of Off Balance: Getting Beyond the Work-Life Balance Myth to Personal and Professional Satisfaction, says that more important than being balanced is being "satisfied" both professionally and personally. "The idea that I'm going to spend as much time with my professional stuff as with my personal stuff just doesn't work," he says.
Instead, he recommends to his clients that they establish what is important to them in their personal lives and then carve out non-negotiable time to get that done, even if it means working odd hours.
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After a number of drowning reports filled headlines this weekend, she heard from parents.
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According to the Consumer Protection Commission, drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children under 5 in Florida. Seventy-six percent happen in home pools and surprisingly, 69% of the children weren't expected to be around the water.
Dr. Patrick Mularoni, of All Children's Hospital, confirmed this is usually the time of year when he sees more drowning accidents in the emergency room.
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Elvis Talks About Money at the Gym
Published on - June 7th, 2008 (by J.D. Roth)
I go to the gym every morning at about eight. There's a guy who shows up every morning at about nine. He's huge: big, buff, and tanned. But the thing is, while I'm lifting little tiny weights because I'm just starting out, he lifts little tiny weights because that's his way of staying big and buff. Like me, he's getting fit slowly.
Apparently, as I learned this morning, he's also getting rich slowly. I forgot my iPod today, so I had a chance to hear the banter among the regulars. (It's odd to think that I'm a regular, too, but I'm a regular who usually is listening to high-intensity dance music on his headphones.)
This man — whom the regulars call Elvis because he's in a band — was explaining his personal finances. Among other things, Elvis revealed:
- He doesn't use credit cards. He only uses cash.
- He works hard. He's had eleven days off in the past eighteen months. He works eight hours a day, seven days a week. He's not interested in working ten hours a day, five days a week. "I can walk all day," he said, by way of metaphor. "But I don't like to run."
- "Even after paying all my bills," Elvis said, "I have over $1,000 left at the end of the month." This, my friends, is positive cash flow, the power of which I've recently discovered myself.
- "I have a slush fund for myself that has over $6,000 in it," Elvis said. Good thing, too. He explained that he's had over $10,000 in dental work done the last month, and his insurance only covers about 70%.
- But Elvis isn't just squirreling money away. He's using it for fun, too. "I've been restoring an old car," he said. "I need to get a new exhaust system for that. It costs a lot, but I can afford it."
- And, finally, he's also been able to use the money to pursue a dream. He recently bought a recording studio. (At least, I think that's what I heard him say.) "My father thinks I'm crazy, but I say 'no guts, no glory,'" Elvis said. "This is something I've always wanted to do."
I don't know whether Elvis started working so much to pay off debt, but I do know that he's making choices now that allow him to live a life he loves. This conversation lasted only a few minutes, and was held between sets of squats and curls. But it was fascinating to hear a complete stranger talk about the rewards of saving.
Just before I left the weight room, Elvis said something else that intrigued me. He was talking about his expensive dental work, and he said something like, "Before I began my transformation three years ago, I used to eat a lot of sugar." He doesn't eat as much sugar anymore, and he aims to lose one pound a week. I wonder what Elvis was like three years ago. Was he broke? Was he overweight? Maybe I should leave my iPod at home all the time — I feel like I could learn a lot from Elvis.
(Note: I debated whether to post this anecdote here or at my fitness blog, but ultimately decided it was more about money than muscle.)
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My favorite part about this blog is how unassuming you are. I'm sure you get a lot of email each week asking advice, yet you're interested in what a gym-mate might have to offer. It's brilliant… We (your readers) don't have the cash flow to follow Warren Buffet's footprints (plus it's rather daunting), but we'd all love to be the local 'I turned my life around, and so can you' guy/girl… It's not about having millions, it's about having more than you had last month, last year.
Cool site. I'm JUST getting into blogging…man I've been missing out.
Anyway, I'd 100% encourage you have your conversations at the gym though. You never know who you meet. I met one of my closest friends in ATL (when I had just moved there) was from the gym conversation I had. Turns out he's also from the same college I graduated from and the SAME year too. Coincident can be a very very powerful factor in life I've learned.
J.D., leave the iPod at home…
"You know you've got to exercise your brain just like your muscles." ~ Will Rogers
What a good story. I hope to hear more about him in the future.
Transformation? The suspense is killing me! It's like waiting for the other shoe to drop. Please let us know if you find out. Thanks!
oh my. i've never heard such conversation at the gym.
i need to shut up and lift the small weights, but i suck at moderation. my shoulders are paying for it!
Though the credit card is so convenient, using it all the time can turn your bank account into one of those scenes from a Western where a tumbleweed blows across the ghost town's floor.
Leave the credit card at home!
I'm really curious too. He's really got it together – working hard, working out, losing a pound a week and pursuing his dream! Makes me feel like a real underachiever …
Good story. Finances and losing weight use the same strategies when successful.
I find that I'm overhearing more of these conversations too. I think that when you focus on it more in your daily life, it gets past your filters for background noise.
It's like buying a car. You never realize how many grey Ford minivans there really are on the road until you buy one. Then they are everywhere.
You stated that Elvis had $10,000 worth of dentistry done recently and expects his insurance to pay 70% of it. I'm wondering what kind of dental insurance Elvis has. Although dental insurance may cover 70% of allowed dental expenses, it is usually up to a calender year maximum. Most people are lucky if their maximum is $2,500 per year. I worked for over 20 years as a dental office manager, and I never encountered a dental insurance company paying anywhere close to $7000 in one year.
Though the credit card is so convenient, using it all the time can turn your bank account into one of those scenes from a Western where a tumbleweed blows across the ghost town's floor.
Leave the credit card at home!
Why should I? I use credit cards all the time, and I have over $2000 left after bills every month – including full credit card bill – and max allowed 401K contribution. I also have a whole lot more money in savings than the guy in the story and have never had consumer debt. I agree it makes sense for some people – alcoholics shouldn't drink wine; but I get so annoyed when people make blanket statements as if they should be universal rules. It is not credit cards that are to blame, it is stupidity and failure to have learned a basic moral principle in childhood: if you borrow money you always have to pay it back.
It is about spending less than you earn regardless of the method of payments.
Having said that – kudos to the guy in the story. I recently had a talk with a hispanic woman who works in our cafeteria: she works two jobs, her husband works two job and their son who is studying to be financial consultant also works two jobs: his main one in a bank and something else on evenings and weekend. I doubt very much they have consumer debt: they understand the value of money too well to throw it away on interest.
@Linda – I am wondering about it too. I work for a Fortune 500 company, and my maximum is $2000 a year. I also get 65% for major work, not 70%. This is 65% from negotiated prices, so if the dentist isn't part of preferred network than it is 65% from negotiated price plus the difference between the dentist's price and negotiated price. 70% of 10K sounds very generous.
You've SO got to interview him man! That's great stuff!
I love learning life lessons from others. I really believe you learn the most about life by just listening to others. It saves your time and keeps you from just talking about yourself.
Elvis sounds like a smart man. He knows not to get caught up in debt and he balances his money well. This is a rarity these days, because so many people use credit to pay off stuff and spend their excess money on other things. Don't spend beyond what you can afford! Good lesson.
kitty, I'd be curious to know what percentage of people use credit cards responsibly. By responsible, I would say either paying off the full amount every month, or generally keeping the balance below 50% of available credit and paying off that balance every few months.
I'd say that carrying any balance beyond 3 or 4 months is probably not the best use of credit.
I do not qualify as one who uses credit cards wisely, but am getting there.
I agree with No Debt Plan – ask if you can interview him for the site! I'm totally intrigued.
As a long-time Elvis fan, you got my attention! There are a lot of folks who've got it together and a lot who haven't. One of the things this story reminds us of is you cannot judge a book by its cover.
Musicians (by "musician" I mean, not-a-star), blue collar workers, and others seem to squirrel away more dough than the guys driving the beemers wearing the 3-piece suits.
Great story, man. Remember, losing weight, getting financially fit, and getting better at the gym means pushing just a little bit harder tomorrow than you did today.
It's about tiny sacrifices and a constant yearning for getting better.


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NANCY, Ky. (WHAS11) – More than 40 dogs were rescued from an alleged puppy mill and brought to Louisville Tuesday.
The dogs including breeds from Chihuahuas to Bloodhounds have been housed at the Dreamcatchers Kennel in Pulaski County,Kentucky where an investigator with The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says they were left out in the freezing weather, kept in their own waste, and left without food or water.
The owner of the facility Dennis Bradley has been under investigation for animal cruelty for the last year.
Nevertheless, Bradley was allowed to keep the puppy mill open since the Humane Society, nor Pulaski County, could afford to care for the dogs.
Kentucky is one of only 20 states without any regulations in place to protect dogs in commercial breeding facilities.
However, thanks to the ASPCA, the dogs were removed from Dreamcatchers and set up in a temporary shelter on the Humane Society property.
After evaluating and treating all of the animals, the ASPCA and Humane Society hope to adopt out all 43 dogs.
Sixty-one-year-old Bradley was scheduled for trial in February on charges of second degree animal cruelty, but according to the ASPCA, he's expected to plead guilty Wednesday.