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South Africa: Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve
Photograph courtesy Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat
Each September, the UNESCO-protected Cape Floral Region bursts into living color with some of the greatest concentrations of floral species in the world. Bushmans Kloof, a century-old homestead turned nature reserve, cares for 18,532 acres of this rare habitat—home to endangered Cape mountain zebras and archaeological sites that include 10,000-year-old San rock paintings. "We are dedicated to Bushmans Kloof's enduring legacy, to help protect and preserve its precious heritage through ecotourism, conservation programs, and community benefit projects," says South African-born Toni Tollman, who oversees the reserve on behalf of her family. Sixteen lavish rooms and a private family villa serve as the base camp for daily outings or unwinding fireside (above) with a glass of the Cape's finest vintages.16 rooms; from $420, including full board. www.bushmanskloof.co.za
Indonesia: Misool Eco Resort
Photograph courtesy Misool Eco Resort
This eco-hideaway, consisting of 13 breezy bungalows handcrafted out of salvaged driftwood, turns the old cliché that the journey matters more than the destination on its head: It's not easy to reach this remote outpost in Indonesia's Raja Ampat archipelago, but being there makes it all worthwhile. Located at the center of Southeast Asia's famed Coral Triangle, Misool provides front-row access to an underwater world teeming with marine life (above)—there are more kinds of fish and coral here than bird species in the Amazon. Local village visits and paddling across the baby blue waters are also options, but for diving and snorkeling aficionados, this is a trip of a lifetime. 13 rooms; from $5,466 for 7 nights (minimum stay), including full board. www.misoolecoresort.com
Peru: Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica
Photograph courtesy Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
This remote rain forest lodge has supported over 20 years of ongoing scientific research. "Peru contains more than two-thirds of Earth's diverse ecological life zones, and we have a responsibility to help protect this biodiversity," explains José Koechlin, the Peruvian who founded and is president of Inkaterra. Choose between sleeping in one of 35 airy wood-and-thatch cabanas (above) or a secluded canopy tree house. The Anaconda trail allows visitors to cross the flooded Aguajales swamp on a wooden boardwalk, revealing a host of tropical amphibians (Inkaterra has helped identify five new species to date). Traversing the canopy on a hanging walkway delivers treetop access to colorful birds and some of the more than 1,266 species of flora found here. 35 cabanas; from $1,084 for required two-night minimum stay, including full board and daily excursions. http://www.inkaterra.com/inkaterra/reserva-amazonica/
Australia: Great Ocean Ecolodge
Photograph courtesyMark Watson, Victoria Tourism
Located on the grounds of the Conservation Ecology Centre in Victoria, the Great Ocean Ecolodge also borders Great Otway National Park, which protects swaths of eucalyptus forests, thundering waterfalls, and windswept heathlands that end at dramatic cliffs above the churning ocean. Its five elegant rooms overlook grassy fields where wild kangaroos come to feed and play. "This is one of the best ecotourism experiences in the country and is the embodiment of tourism igniting a conservation ethic among guests," says Tony Charters, former president of Ecotourism Australia. Look for koalas feeding and dozing in the treetops, help care for injured and orphaned wildlife (above), or set out on the 64-mile Great Ocean Walk, with fresh supplies provided daily by the lodge staff. 5 rooms; from $360, including continental breakfast. www.greatoceanecolodge.com
Greece: Milia Mountain Retreat
Photograph courtesy Vassilis Kotrotsos, Milia Mountain Retreat
In the 1980s, when many Greeks left their villages to ride the wave of tourism development along the coast, two local friends took to the mountains of Crete instead. Their vision: restore an abandoned medieval village and turn it into a retreat (above) based on living in harmony with nature. "The ancient Greeks called this autarkeia, which means self-sustaining," says manager Tassos Gourgouras. Today, travelers the world over flock to this off-the-grid stone village to hike on wild mountain trails, sleep in rustic cottages, and savor authentic Cretan dishes like roasted rabbit with mizithra goat cheese and spearmint, washed down with Milia's own organic wine. 15 rooms; from $100, including breakfast. www.milia.gr/EN
Nicaragua: Jicaro Island Ecolodge
Photograph courtesy Jicaro Island Ecolodge
Jicaro sits serenely on a tiny islet in the freshwater "ocean" of Lake Nicaragua, a short boat ride from Granada, the oldest colonial city in Central America. Constructed from salvaged hardwoods felled by a hurricane in 2007, the nine casitas cater to romantic escapes (sorry, no kids under 12). Couples relish the privacy of large breezy bedrooms, intimate dinners (above), and easy access to Granada's cafés and cobblestoned streets. "Sustainability has been built into Jicaro from the ground up," says Hans Pfister, one of the founders of the Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality collection of small eco-hotels that includes Jicaro. More active guests set out on hikes along the flanks of Mombacho Volcano and kayak among the other 300 islets. 9 casitas; from $390, including full board and round-trip boat transportation from Granada.www.jicarolodge.com
China: Yangshuo Mountain Retreat
Photograph by Dorothea Schmid, Redux
Simple, authentic, and sustainable are the leading qualities behind this locally owned ecolodge surrounded by limestone karst peaks, located about an hour's drive, and a world away, from the bustling tourist city of Guilin. You won't find TV or telephones here, but you will spot water buffalo bathing amid emerald paddies as farmers till their fields by hand. Though the fairy-tale landscape (above) has inspired Chinese poets and artists for centuries, it is also popular with today's backpackers, who are eager to tap into outdoor pursuits such as rock climbing, mountain biking, and river-rafting on bamboo rafts, along with visiting traditional villages. The lodge supports local initiatives such as a school for children with physical disabilities. 30 rooms; from $60. www.yangshuomountainretreat.com
Sri Lanka: Jetwing Vil Uyana
Photograph courtesy Jetwing Vil Uyana
Built on man-made wetlands (above), this luxury hotel weaves culture and nature together into one seamless experience for travelers pining for both. Twenty-five earth-toned dwellings await in forest and marsh habitats, where more than a hundred wildlife species are found, including such rarities as the gray slender loris. "Ten years ago, this same area was a barren patch of slash-and-burn agriculture," explains chairman of Jetwing Hotels Hiran Cooray. "We worked hard to nurture it back to nature." Guests set out on foot to explore the ancient city of Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage site just minutes away that rises 1,214 feet high. 27 rooms; from $150, including breakfast. www.jetwinghotels.com/jetwingviluyana
Poland: Eco-Frontiers Ranch
Photograph courtesy Eco-Frontiers Ranch
This is the place for anyone who has pondered going back to the land and living a sustainable lifestyle or has wanted to get a taste of that experience as a traveler. Located in the Carpathian Mountains on a wedge of Poland between the borders of Slovakia andUkraine, the cabin-like rooms sleep up to seven guests and are surrounded by some of Europe's most spectacular wilderness, where wolves, bears, and lynx still roam. During summer, head into Bieszczady National Park on guided nature walks, and in winter, swap hiking boots for snowshoes and cross-country skis. Vegetarian Polish meals are the daily fare. At night, settle in at the Renewable Resources Bar to sample award-winning microbrews.2 rooms; from $63, including breakfast. www.ecofrontiers.net
Namibia: Damaraland Camp
Photograph courtesy Dana Allen, Wilderness Safaris
In a country of successful conservation programs that have helped increase elephant numbers and expand the range of endangered black rhinos, Damaraland Camp (above) has been a pioneer. "We formed the first joint venture in Namibia between a safari company and local villagers," says former goat herder turned camp concession manager, Pescolena Florry. The Torra Conservancy established by her community has become a model for reducing poverty and protecting wildlife in Africa. From sunrise breakfasts on a mountaintop to stargazing dinners in the desert, the camp staff delights in creating special experiences, and top guides share their intimate knowledge of Namibia's unique desert habitats.10 rooms; from $475, including full board and daily game-viewing activities. www.wilderness-safaris.com
South Africa: Bulungula Lodge
Photograph courtesy Mike Cohen, Bulungula Lodge
A bumpy ride down a long dirt track ends at Bulungula on South Africa's "Wild Coast," where ten whitewashed rondavels (traditional rounded thatched huts), co-owned and managed by Xhosa villagers, use the sun, wind, and rain to provide daily energy needs. Shoestring travelers are welcomed like family to this rustic lodge that also provides economic opportunities for the rural community. Breakfast? Down a fresh fruit smoothie, then join villagers in activities like brickmaking, beer brewing, and maize stamping. Or set out for a walk across miles of empty beach, listening to the sound track of rolling waves. 10 huts; from $39. www.bulungula.com
Kenya: Eagle View Camp
Photograph courtesy Basecamp Eagle View, Naboisho Conservancy
On the observation deck of this oasis, you can sip sundowners while getting an eagle's-eye view of watchful predators and wary prey eager to quench their thirst at the Koiyake River water hole (above). The nine sustainably sourced wood and canvas tents are carefully positioned along an escarpment above a secluded valley teeming with wildlife. Nature walks are led by Maasai guides on the remote 50,000-acre Mara Naboisho Conservancy, made up of communal tribal land. At night, embark on forays to spot nocturnal creatures like the aardvark and bush baby; during the day, set out to find the Big Five (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, buffalo) in the adjacent Masai Mara National Reserve. 9 tented suites; from $380, including full board, tours, and game drives. www.basecampkenya.com
Jordan: Feynan Ecolodge
Photograph courtesy Feynan Ecolodge
The Dana Biosphere Reserve—a gold and crimson desert carved by ancient wadis—is the backdrop for Feynan Ecolodge (above), owned by Jordan's Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature. Glowing candles handmade by local women illuminate rooms and interior courtyards decorated with traditional handicrafts. The midday heat of summer encourages early morning and late afternoon activities such as mountain biking and trekking; during the winter months, fireplaces fed with charcoal made of crushed olive pits, a renewable and readily available resource, keep things warm and cozy. Bedouin hosts lead activities like making flatbread over an open fire and exploring 4,000-year-old copper mines that existed in the time of the Roman Empire. 26 rooms; from $110, including breakfast and Dana Reserve entrance fee. www.feynan.com
Brazil: Cristalino Jungle Lodge
Photograph courtesy Samuel Melim, Cristalino Lodge
A 28,167-acre rain forest reserve in southern Mato Grosso envelops Cristalino's wood-and-tile bungalows, designed to take advantage of cooling breezes and natural light. The languid Cristalino River provides plenty of opportunities for canoeing, swimming, nature walks (above), and wildlife viewing—from the rare giant otters playfully at home in the water to the endemic red-nosed bearded saki monkeys traversing the treetops. Climb one of the two 164-foot observation towers to get a look at some of the more than 550 birds that have been identified in this species-rich corner of the Amazon and be rewarded with a stunning above-the-canopy view of the world's largest jungle. 16 rooms; from $630, including full board and exploration trips. www.cristalinolodge.com.br
Guatemala: Laguna Lodge
Photograph courtesy Laguna Lodge Eco-Resort & Nature Reserve
Tucked along the shore of Lake Atitlán (above), with its misty volcanoes and Maya villages, Laguna's six suites artfully blend adobe bricks, river stone, and brightly embroidered huipils and hand-loomed blankets. The dining tilts organic, fresh, and meat free, and the aromatic coffee comes from the lodge's own gardens and is roasted on-site. A hundred-acre nature reserve established by the lodge reaches from the shore up 1,305 feet. Old Maya trails wind through some of the last remaining primary tropical dry forest around the lake, home to belted flycatchers and other endemic birds. Adrenaline buffs can jump from high rock faces into the deep water. 6 rooms; from $240, including breakfast and boat transportation to and from Panajachel. www.lagunalodgeatitlan.com
New Zealand: Resurgence
Photograph courtesy The Resurgence, New Zealand
A winding country road follows the brilliant blue edge of Tasman Bay to this luxe hideout on 50 acres near the clear bubbling source ("the resurgence") of the Riwaka River. Native birds, including the melodious tui, flutter across meandering pathways to large and sunny chalets (above). Among other sustainability highlights, the husband and wife who own the Resurgence plant an indigenous tree for every couple who visits. The location could hardly be better: Hip artist enclaves and the Nelson region's renowned wine estates can be found nearby, and total wilderness immersion awaits on guided treks in Kahurangi National Park, an easy day-trip away. 10 rooms; from $437, including breakfast. www.resurgence.co.nz
Vietnam: Six Senses Con Dao
Photograph courtesy Cat Vinton, Six Senses Con Dao
No shirt, no shoes, no problem could be the daily mantra at this Six Senses haven constructed from reclaimed teak, including over a thousand recycled antique wooden panels (above). The resort dangles on a slice of world-class beach in Con Dao National Park—a 45-minute flight from frenetic Ho Chi Minh City. Sustainability takes center stage, with initiatives including local and organic meals, no plastic water bottles, and nontoxic biodegradable cleaning products and amenities. Windsurfing, body boarding, and sailing start right outside the door. But for many guests, the activity of choice is simply immersion in the unspoiled nature that surrounds the private villas. 50 rooms; from $580, including breakfast.www.sixsenses.com/sixsensescondao
Zanzibar: Chumbe Island Coral Park
Photograph by Hauke Dressler, Getty Images
It's hard to get more environmentally friendly than Chumbe's seven eco-bungalows (above) on a sun-splashed coral island in the Zanzibar archipelago. Rainwater is collected for daily needs, the sun provides energy, and composting toilets keep the surrounding marine park pollution free. The entire enterprise doubles as a nature reserve that also offers educational programs for local children. Forested trails deliver up close encounters with the endangered Aders' duiker and rare coconut crabs (the world's largest land crabs) that seek refuge here. Guests can also explore Zanzibar's historic towns, don masks and fins to snorkel the healthy private reef, then retire at night to dine by lantern on traditional Swahili cuisine. 7 rooms; from $260, including full board and round-trip boat transfers. www.chumbeisland.com
Mongolia: Three Camel Lodge
Photograph courtesy G. Gan-Ulzii, Three Camel Lodge
At the edge of a volcanic outcrop providing bright morning vistas across Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, Three Camel's 50 gers (yurts) appear more like a herders' village than a lodge (above). "Our approach has always been to embrace the culture," says owner Jalsa Urubshurow. "Local artisans crafted the roof of the main building without using a single nail, according to the tenets of Mongolian Buddhist architecture." The lodge funds a range of conservation efforts, including replanting more than 6,000 native trees and shrubs to help prevent desertification. Hiking, exploring paleontology sites, and bird-watching fill the days; later the chef's open kitchen offers cozy meals such as steamed meat dumplings while the sun gives way to night skies brimming with stars. 50 rooms; from $350, including full board.www.threecamellodge.com
Botswana: DumaTau
Photograph courtesy Mike Myers, Wilderness Safaris
Osprey Lagoon, near the source of Botswana's mysteriously intermittent Savuti Channel (after a nearly 30-year hiatus, it began flowing again in 2008), forms part of the wildlife-rich Linyanti ecosystem. It is also the veranda view for DumaTau's completely refurbished eco-camp (above). "In keeping with our conservation-through-tourism ethos, DumaTau operates on solar energy, while biogas from our organic kitchen waste helps supply the cooking fuel," explains Brett Wallington, sustainability coordinator at Wilderness Safaris. This is elephant country, and herds thrive in the marshy habitat, providing plenty of intimate photo ops, in open-sided Land Rovers, on foot, and by boat when the water's flowing. 10 tents; from $868, including full board and daily game-viewing activities. www.wilderness-safaris.com
Canada: Cree Village Eco Lodge
Photograph by Dave McKechnie
Overlooking the subarctic waterways of the tidal Moose River in northern Ontario, the 20-room lodge is designed in the style of a Cree village shabatwon—a traditional long tepee with doors at each end. The soaring structure of pine, cedar, and hickory (above) lets in the nearly 20 hours of summer light; stone fireplaces and warm guest rooms padded with thick carpets and blankets of natural wool keep winter's chill at bay. Guests can hike in Tidewater Provincial Park, take a boat to James Bay for seal- and whale-spotting led by local guides, or view the northern lights at night. The lodge restaurant serves fair-trade coffee as well as health-minded aboriginal cuisine, including free-range bison from Ontario and caribou from Nunavut. 20 rooms; from $168. www.creevillage.com
Belize: Turtle Inn
Photograph courtesy Francis Ford Coppola Resorts
"When I was making Apocalypse Now, I became infatuated with the jungle," says Francis Ford Coppola about what first led him to Belize. On the beach here he built an eco-complex of 25 thatched cottages (above) where the famous filmmaker comes to chill out. Steady ocean breezes replace artificial air conditioning, stainless steel water bottles take priority over plastic, and an expansive organic garden and fresh seafood delivered by local fishermen supply the menu, along with a stash of choice wines from Coppola's own vineyards. The inn partners with SEA Belize and Rainforest Alliance for marine conservation. Popular outings include jaunts to nearby Placencia village or the Western Hemisphere's largest barrier reef just offshore. 25 cottages; from $299, including continental breakfast.www.coppolaresorts.com/turtleinn
Mexico: Hacienda Santa Rosa
Photograph courtesy Starwood Archive
This meticulously restored family-owned plantation house (above) is located 44 miles south of the colonial city of Mérida on the Yucatán Peninsula. Santa Rosa combines environmental stewardship with community projects such as directly supporting small-business development for local Maya women. Guests can spend time with village artisans; savor Maya recipes like chicken pibil, handed down through generations; swim in hidden cenotes; and sniff around an on-site botanic garden. In a nod to the hacienda's former life as a center for the production of sisal, hand-woven hammocks encourage a long afternoon siesta. 11 rooms; from $240. www.haciendasantarosa.com
Costa Rica: Pacuare Lodge
Photograph courtesy Pacuare Lodge
Visitors come for the adventure and stay for the romance at Pacuare, located on 25,000 protected acres of high-biodiversity rain forest in the Talamanca Mountains—home to jaguars, ocelots, monkeys, and sloths. Arrival is by white-water raft on the lodge's namesake river (for those who don't want to get wet, the overland alternative includes a combo of 4×4 vehicle, hand-pulled-cable river crossing, and a short hike). Once you are there, a different kind of experience unfolds—think Swiss Family Robinson meets jungle luxury (above). Candlelight dinners accompanied by fine wines are the hallmark of the owners, who are Costa Rican foodies. Afterward, sink into one of the big canopy beds, serenaded by nature's lullaby. 19 rooms; from $377, including full board and rafting and/or ground transportation to and from the lodge.www.pacuarelodge.com
India: Orange County, Kabini
Photograph courtesy Orange County Resorts & Hotels Ltd
Watching the sky radiate its sunset palette from the riverside tables of Kabini's open-air restaurant brings a tranquil end to active days. Visitors explore Nagarhole National Park in search of the elusive Bengal tiger and India's largest herds of Asian elephants, along with other flagship species (leopard and wild dog). Simple-looking mud-and-thatch huts (above) built in the traditional style of the indigenous Kuruba tribes belie more opulent interiors while also minimizing the environmental footprint (a reverse osmosis system in each building eliminates the need for imported drinking water). The lodge supports the Kuruba heritage with interactive storytelling sessions, dance performances, and river outings in a handmade coracle. 37 cottages; from $478, including full board. www.orangecounty.in/kabini-resorts


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Thread: Nuchal fold testing?
19th June 2014 01:52 PM #1
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Nuchal fold testing?
With my first two, we opted out of the nuchal fold testing but I am considering it this time. It's an ultrasound that usually takes place around 11 weeks of pregnancy. Are you considering the nuchal fold testing? Why or why not?
21st June 2014 12:19 AM #2
Dear sgroves1,
Thank you for your interesting post. May I ask what makes you consider nuchal fold testing this time around (compared to your first two babies)?
I actually wrote a post on this topic here: What's Your Opinion on Down Syndrome Screening and Testing in Pregnancy?
In terms of my personal feelings on this topic, myself and my husband have chosen to always turn down the Nuchal fold testing. This is because anything that it showed us would not affect our decision to continue with the pregnancy. I would also find having this test stressful and I try to keep stress to a real minimum when I am pregnant.
Best wishes,
21st June 2014 04:27 AM #3
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Thanks for your reply. I share your view of not affecting the decision to continue with the pregnancy, despite the results. With my first two pregnancies, I just wasn't open to the testing for those reasons. If I am lucky enough to conceive bub number 3, I simply just want to be prepared, as I'll already have two children. I am a planner.
22nd June 2014 06:23 AM #4
I can understand that.
I still decided not to go ahead with the test because it cannot tell you definitely yes or know - just the probability. I also didn't want to be put in the position where I was considering having amniotic fluid analysed.
However, this is a decision for each couple to make and I wish you all the best with deciding and with conceiving.
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challenge complete :P
my favorite videogame death :P
Finally hit Lv 50 last night. Not sure what class I want to 50 with next, though...
Currently playing: FFXIV (Elucifer Arclight, Leviathan server), LoL (Trash Tier Waifu, NA server), SMITE (Zacewing)
bosses that i find easiest are:
Royal Rat Vanguard
Covetous Demon
Prowling Magus and Congregation
i know right, every single time i ran towards the fog door i got invaded but i was just fast enough to enter the boss room xDI hated this boss so much. Died like 10 times with my Drangleic Sword and Shield. I got frustrated so I pulled out my Demon's Great Hammer and 2 shot all of em. Thankfully the distance from the bonfire to the fog door was short so I bypassed all the invaders. I think I would go crazy if I had to fight invaders every time.
on a sidenote i also fought my very first cheater there. some dude called Stockings that had 17.5 hour playtime on steam, yet gave me 580k souls after i beat him. he needed like 30 hits to die so he must have cheated himself to max level or something.
thank god i use a little mod called Dark Souls 2 Auto Backup Tool i grabbed from the nexus which copy/pastes my save file every 5 minutes so i could roll back. cause those 580k souls might be nice but will also **** up your soul memory.
my favorite videogame death :P
Latest Video from my Livestream of Tales of Hearts ^.^ Quality is ... lala .... its watchable .. ^^
my favorite videogame death :P
Working on unlocking Crystal Tower now...
Only plays Magic DPS Classes, Healers and Machinist/Engineers.
Playing MMO: FFXIV (Balmung)
Waiting On: FFXV, KH3, Tree of Savior, RE:FFVII · Saving For: New Computer
Really good graphics , really terrible combat . If you plan on buying this game go full daggers cause its the only weapon that lets you dodge , even if the doge itself is really bad its still something .
Unlocked Labyrinth of the Ancients finally:
Only plays Magic DPS Classes, Healers and Machinist/Engineers.
Playing MMO: FFXIV (Balmung)
Waiting On: FFXV, KH3, Tree of Savior, RE:FFVII · Saving For: New Computer
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Yep. Dapper Zombies:
Only plays Magic DPS Classes, Healers and Machinist/Engineers.
Playing MMO: FFXIV (Balmung)
Waiting On: FFXV, KH3, Tree of Savior, RE:FFVII · Saving For: New Computer
lots of things to post today lol, first of all, i respecced yet again back to a dex build after i found 2 blacksteel katanas to try out powerstancing them, and holy shit its insane lol. it takes out Alonne Knights with a single L2 strong attack and Alonne Katana Captains with 3 quick L1 attacks and i havent even finished upgrading them to +10. next to that these babies were able to 2-3 hit kill invaders that try to get me when going trough the bell tower parts in the iron keep.
second. i made a video of THE most awesome weapon in dark souls 2 lol, funny thing is most people dont even know the secrets behind this weapon called the Santier's Spear. (i admit i had to look it up too) if your interested feel free to read the description in the video.
since its not a boss battle i recorded it in its best quality
and finaly a bunch of screenshots, another fun fact here, the bonfire near the switch that turns of the fire mechanisms in Iron keep has 2 peek holes in it. these holes are actually the eyes of a bull your standing in which is shown in the screenshot bellow :P
oh and 1 more video of a boss kill (duke's dear freja, aka big ass spider boss)
nothing special really. it was a kill on first try so i played a little rusty/careful. after the video i swapped to katanas + went here for 20 coop matches and now i see all the mistakes i made and attack opportunities i missed lol
YouTube Video
my favorite videogame death :P
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This got announced the other day. There's a whole article about it, so hyped.
Santiers spear is one of THE most used weapons in the game so far, so quite a lot of people know about it and how it works =P
Matter of gargoyles, I'm running mostly all my builds without a shield, they've never been a problem =/ Most people i've been playing with and those i've seen stream, have it really easy with them as well =o but well, everyone has their own hard and easy bosses ^^
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June 28, 2017,
Brachial plexopathy is pain, decreased movement, or decreased sensation in the arm and shoulder due to a nerve problem.
Neuropathy - brachial plexus; Brachial plexus dysfunction; Parsonage Turner syndrome; Pancoast syndrome
Brachial plexus dysfunction (brachial plexopathy) is a form of peripheral neuropathy. It occurs when there is damage to the brachial plexus, an area on each side of the neck where nerve roots from the spinal cord split into each arm's nerves.
Damage to the brachial plexus is usually related to direct injury to the nerve, stretching injuries (including birth trauma), pressure from tumors in the area (especially from lung tumors), or damage that results from radiation therapy.
Brachial plexus dysfunction may also be associated with:
In some cases, no cause can be identified.
An exam of the arm, hand and wrist can reveal a problem with the nerves of the brachial plexus. Signs may include:
A detailed history may help determine the cause of the brachial plexopathy. Age and gender are important, because some brachial plexus problems are more common in certain groups. For example, young men more often have inflammatory or postviral brachial plexus disease called Parsonage Turner syndrome.
Tests that may be done to diagnose this condition may include:
Treatment is aimed at correcting the underlying cause and allowing you to use your hand and arm as much as possible. In some cases, no treatment is required and recovery happens on its own.
Over-the-counter or prescription pain medications may be needed to control pain. Anticonvulsants (phenytoin, carbamazepine, gabapentin, and pregabalin), tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline and nortriptyline), or other medications (duloxetine) may be prescribed. Use the recommended dose possible to avoid side effects.
Some patients with brachial plexopathy may benefit from local nerve blocks. Surgery may be needed if nerve compression is the cause of the symptoms.
If other nerves are also affected, an underlying medical problem that can affect nerves should be considered. Medical conditions such as diabetes and kidney disease can damage nerves. In these cases, treatment is also directed at the underlying medical condition.
The likely outcome depends on the cause. A good recovery is possible if the cause is identified and properly treated. In some cases, there may be a partial or complete loss of movement or sensation. Nerve pain may be severe and may persist for a long time.
Call your health care provider if you experience pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the shoulder, arm, or hand.
Prevention is varied, depending on the cause.
Ensrud E, King JC. Plexopathy--brachial. In: Frontera WR, Silver JK, Rizzo TD, eds. Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation . 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2008:chap 134.
Chad DA. Disorders of nerve roots and plexuses. In: Daroff RB, Fenichel GM, Jankovic J, Mazziotta JC, eds. Bradley's Neurology in Clinical Practice . 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2012:chap 75.


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"My dugout is a special dugout because we have a door which gives me the chance to leave it directly. Yesterday I left a $400 bottle of wine in the hotel with a note saying we would meet each other after the game at Old Trafford."
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It's no secret that Bend is an intoxicating place to be…to live, to work, to visit, to stay. The lifestyle is the lure for many. Mountains, trails, water, sun. How fortunate we are to be surrounded by so many natural wonders to enjoy while basking in almost 300 days of sunshine per year and snowcapped mountains in plain sight at almost every turn. Bend is an outdoor explorers dream. Skiing, hiking, biking, cycling, golf or rafting and rock climbing….. it is all within reach and if you cared to experience two or more of those in the same day, that's possible too. If scenery is your thing, well that is quite readily available as well! The scenery extends beyond the great outdoors and into The Old Mill District, downtown Bend, quaint, charming downtown neighborhoods or picturesque communities such as Northwest Crossing or unbelievable golf course properties such as Broken Top, Tetherow or Pronghorn. Bend is good for business too. Breweries are of course a favorite with 17 on the local map and 6 more to come. High quality water and high quality talent makes Bend a great fit for advanced manufacturing, software and technology, outdoor retail and outdoor products as well as aviation. Businesses are thriving especially in the hospitality business where employment and overall opportunity is growing. Across the board there is growth in all business sectors here, making business better than it has been in the last 5 years. The City of Bend is working hard to see this continue while also pushing to entice new businesses to give Bend a shot. Although unemployment in Bend is higher than the City would like to see, the City is working hard to diversify the employment base as a way to combat this, says Carolyn Eagan, Business Advocate for the City of Bend.
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so far they been snapping under the full recoil of 5.7fn at about the 5th shot.
personally i think their trying to follow the prints of the USGI lower too closely.
if i was going to print a lower the entire thing would be wider than a standard lower and reinforced heavy at every known stress point.
it would be generally wider and thicker than its forged counterpart everywhere. it wouldn't be pretty--but it would be far stronger--
sort of like the cav arms one--
hell if it is breaking on 5.7fn what is gonna happen when some clown tries .50BW or .458 socom???-:pokinit:
i ain't saying a decent plastic lower can't be done--cav has done it.
just saying a reliable plastic lower ain't gonna look like a forging.
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By Richard Clarke
Saturday's draw at West Brom raised certain questions about Arsenal's title credentials - but it did prove unequivocally that they have the stomach for the fight.
Arsène Wenger's side conceded regrettable goals in the opening minutes and just before the hour, so they went into the final stages at The Hawthorns with their Premier League ambitions in the balance.
Strikes from Andrey Arshavin and Robin van Persie hauled them level in the last 20 minutes but they could not find a winner at the death. The draw meant Arsenal slipped five points behind Manchester United with a game in hand but, in the mind of the manager, the comeback did demonstrate desire and backbone.
"The team has character," said Wenger afterwards. "If you are 2-0 down with 20 minutes to go and you have no character then you don't come back on a pitch like that. That is for sure.
"The team has solidarity, unity and a desire to do well. I don't question that at all.
"Of course we were a bit nervous at the start of the game. We had four targets and now we have only one, so the pressure increases on that one. But the players are highly focused to do it and it was important not to lose on Saturday."
Wenger admitted that his side had been hit by that defeat to Barcelona 11 days earlier but had now recovered and were ready to kick-on.
"You can not go out of the Champions League like we did and have no doubt," he said. "For a few days the players were disappointed but you could see in the last two days that the players were highly focused again.
"This team wants to do well and I am so desperate to help them to get what they deserve. From the first day of the season, their attitude has been absolutely spot on. That's why they deserve to be rewarded and I am confident they will."Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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I've been making nuc's from rough poplar I get right down the street. Frames...votes in..buy them. Will be making meds all spring as time allows to do the switch from my deeps. The only rub with the poplar is it's 5/4 to 1 1/8 thick so its a bit heavy. At less than $1 a board foot I'm still spending more in the long run, but I do enjoy doing it.
Can you tell me what else you make and what you use for plans if they are ones that I see one web sites?


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This is the biggest park in the city, with a lake for rowing, a zoo, and a castle, and museum perched atop a hill. It is fringed by a series of museums and is within walking distance of Polanco's trendy eateries, the monuments along Paseo de la Reforma, and the chaotic "Pink Zone" of Zona Rosa. This is a walk where you would benefit from having your hotel prepare you a box lunch, the other option being to buy a not-entirely satisfying snack or coffee and ice cream at one of the museums before hitting the park.
Start either at the (1) Museo Rufino Tamayo (Reforma y Gandi, www.museotamayo.org), for art lovers, or the world-famous (2) Museo Nacional de Antropologia (Reforma y Gaandi)—but bear in mind that you will exhaust yourself if you try to tackle both—and then enter the park, either to row along the lake or peek at the curiosities in the (3) Zoológico de Chapultepec (www.chapultepec.df.gob.mx), from pandas to an excellent snake house, or take a leisurely stroll around the grandiose (4) Castillo de Chapultepec home to the informative and accessible National History Museum.
If you have the energy, stride up Reforma to the city's great icon of Independence from Spain, the golden Angel de la Independencia perched on a 120-foot-high (36.5-meter) column, and enjoy a Japanese lunch at (5) Mikado (Reforma 369) with the city's business crowd. Alternatively, hop a cab to the (6) Mercado San Juan, entering through Luis Moya and to the right on Pugibet, for a glimpse of the capital's most appealing food market, a favorite of chefs, and full of bewildering delicacies and buzzing with its unique, friendly atmosphere. From there, walk west along Ayuntamiento, taking a left on Bucareli, past the Reloj Chino to the (7) Circulo del Sureste (Lucerna 12) one of the city's best Yucatan restaurants and enjoy an unforgettable late lunch at your leisure.
If you ate at Mikado, cross the road over to the Zona Rosa and take in the boutiques, designer stores, sex shops, and café atmosphere. Finish up listening to the mariachis in the (8) Jorongo Bar in the Sheraton María Isabel Hotel (Reforma 325). If you went for the second option, ask the restaurant to call you a cab and try the quirkier mariachi option by going to the (9) Plaza Garibaldi. Watch the musicians strolling about, offering tastes of their tunes, and consider asking for a song (but establish the amount of songs and price first). End your tour with a drink, or a few, in the atmospheric (10) Bar Tenampa (Plaza Garibaldi 12).
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Last week the Chinese government proudly announced despite setting aside areas in which those who wished to demonstrate could freely enjoy the right of protest, not a single such activity had taken place. Two elderly Chinese women were sentenced to a year of "re-education through labor" because they actually wanted to take advantage of the right to demonstrate. According to the son of one of the women, Wu Dianysun, 79 and Wang Xiuying, 77, went to the police station seeking a permit to demonstrate against officials who had evicted them from their homes. After three fruitless visits they returned for a fourth only to be informed by the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau they would receive a year's punishment for "disturbing the public order."
Wu told a reporter "when I heard about the possibility of being allowed to protest, I was very happy. My issue could be resolved. But, it turned out all to be cheating. I feel stuck in my heart." Wouldn't it be wonderful if athletes at the Olympics staged a one hour demonstration of refusing to participate in any activity until the two elderly women were allowed to protest?


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The Story of Legends, or Legends, is a free MORPG from the 90's originally named; Mercenaries of Astonia (Or V2) the Original Creator; Daniel Brockhaus and Owner of Intent Software, Astonia 3 (V3).
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The view of Camelback Mountain, which is where we were engaged on the top! I loved the Moroccan feel and romantic style throughout the resort.
2. Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?
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CSIRAC was the first automatic electronic stored program computer in Australia, and the fourth of its type in the world.
CSIRAC stands for Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Automatic Computer. The machine was developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR, later renamed CSIRO) at its Radiophysics Laboratory in Sydney. CSIRAC ran its first program in November 1949 and commenced regular operation at the Laboratory in 1951. It was transferred to the Department of Physics at The University of Melbourne in 1955, where it was in service from 1956 until 1964.
The development of CSIRAC was led by scientist Trevor Pearcey and engineer Maston Beard. It began as an experiment in high-speed electronic computing for processing increasing amounts of data being generated in scientific fields, including radio astronomy and meteorology.
CSIRAC was one of the first machines in the world to have a 'stored program', which allowed computer programs and data to be accessed instantaneously. Previous machines had to be programmed before each new operation.
CSIRAC is large and complex: its components cover 40 square metres and weigh approximately two tonnes. It required a specialised team, which included Melbourne engineers Ron Bowles and Jurij Semkiw, for maintenance and programming operations.
Ron and Jurij normally began their working day with CSIRAC with a one hour 'warming-up' period. During this time, they gradually activated over 2000 valves used to process data. A stable power supply was essential for the efficient operation of the machine. On one occasion, an unexpected fluctuation in power supply occurred when someone plugged in an electric jug in a nearby tearoom and overloaded the entire computer!
Maintenance engineer Ron Bowles makes adjustments to CSIRACSource: The University of Melbourne / © Herald and Weekly Times
Programs and data were fed into CSIRAC via paper tape. CSIRAC's main memory for storing the programs and data consisted of electronic circuitry and a series of metal tubes containing mercury, called 'acoustic delay lines'. The memory was temperature-controlled and, like the power supply, had to be kept constant. On hot days in summer the computer was often switched off to prevent it from overheating.
Each new project that CSIRAC computed required a custom written program. Early programmers had to be experts in CSIRAC 'machine code'. After 1960, a more user-friendly language, INTERPROGRAM, allowed programmers to write instructions in English.
CSIRAC was able to operate up to 1000 times faster than the best mechanical calculators of the day. But calculations on the computer could still take hours and even days to complete. People sometimes worked through the night waiting for results.
The table below compares CSIRAC to a modern laptop:
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During its regular operation in Sydney, CSIRAC functioned as a computing service for scientists and engineers. Users normally sent in their programs for CSIRAC staff to execute. Programs undertaken on the computer in Sydney included water behaviour simulations for the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Authority and studies in road and air traffic congestion.
Ron Bowles at the CSIRAC console, University of Melbourne, 1956Source: The University of Melbourne
CSIRAC was transferred to The University of Melbourne in 1955 under the care of Dr Frank Hirst. Its arrival enabled the University to establish one of the earliest Computer Science departments in the world.
CSIRAC users in Melbourne took a hands-on approach, writing programs and physically operating the computer. Programs run on CSIRAC included the first electronically computed 24 hour weather forecast in Australia, and the calculation of housing loan repayments for university staff.
In Melbourne CSIRAC inspired a new degree of public awareness about the potential of computers. Demonstrations at university open days were a favourite with visitors, who could see CSIRAC calculate such things as reflex reaction times and predictions for the patterns of bouncing balls.
After CSIRAC was decommissioned in 1964, Computer Laboratory manager Dr Frank Hirst arranged the donation of CSIRAC to Museum Victoria. The computer now forms part of the Museum's Technology Collection. In 2004 CSIRAC was put on display in the Science and Life Gallery at Melbourne Museum.
Beard, M and Pearcey, T. 1984. The Genesis of an Early Stored-Program Computer: CSIRAC. Annals of the History of Computing 6(2) 106.
McCann, D. and Thorne, P. 2000. The Last of the First: CSIRAC: Australia's First Computer. Department of Computer Software Engineering, The University of Melbourne.
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I understood what he ws saying, however people were paying for something that was free when I first released my RG helmet file. I posted download links for it so people could have it free of charge.
Then I find it on Ebay, being sold and there were bids. People were willing to pay because on ebay, not everyone knew about it being free elsewhere.
I understand people having trouble paying for the file when there's a chance that they may not have the skill to complete the project. However the same can be said about model kits, or costume kits where the vac form or resin cast helmets have to be assembled. This is no different except the technique is different and requires more work.
People may have to pay for some of my work but they get the base for their helmets or armor, the hard work has been done. With time, effort and patience they can have a great looking costume piece cheaper than they may get it for if they bought a pre made outfit, and they can also say tht they made it themselves.
For those that think it isn't for them then that's cool, but people have been getting the files from me so I don't think that my choice was a bad one. You say that people don't like to pay for templates, however people DO pay for papermodels and this is no different because the base is essentially a card model. It's the fibreglass and filler that turn it into something else.
Why do I feel like I have to defend my decision here?


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Low-impact exercise is often called gentle, easy or light, and can be better for people who can't or don't want to exercise. But what if you want to work hard but don't want all the jumping around? Can low-impact exercise help you burn calories and lose weight? Absolutely, says Paige Waehner, a certified personal trainer with the American Council on Exercise.
If you're trying to lose weight, raising your heart rate helps burn calories and you feel better and have more energy, says Waehner. For some people, high-impact exercise just isn't an option. Some of the reasons for avoiding high-impact exercise are:
According to Waehner, exercise is needed for healthy bones, but you don't have to jump around to get a good workout. Low-impact exercise simply means one foot is always in contact with the ground. It can raise your heart rate by working just a little harder.
If you've ever jumped rope for the first time in years, you feel your heart beat very fast. But if you can't or don't want to do high-impact exercises, there are some alternatives. Here are just a few low-impact exercises. They can help you get the most out of your workouts.
Go for a WalkWalking is by far the most popular low-impact exercise. Try these to get your heart rate up:
Take the StairsWalking up stairs is a good idea. Whether they're real stairs or a moving staircase at the gym, this can be a strong workout. It's also a great way to get your heart rate up. If you're a beginner, try adding a few minutes of stair climbing to your usual workout. Or you can hop on the step mill at the gym for a quick five minutes. You'll find you don't have to go very fast to get your heart rate up.
Enjoy a HikeHiking can be another good low-impact activity. Hiking works best when you're walking uphill. Walking up and down hills uses muscles in the lower body. Add a backpack and you're burning even more calories.
Join a Step Aerobics ClassStep aerobics is an exercise where you step onto a raised platform. This can get your heart rate up without doing any jumping. Using the arms can help as well. You can also try group fitness classes or videos that may offer ways to change a workout to keep it low impact.
Other IdeasYou can also choose other activities that have no impact, but give you a good workout. These include cycling, swimming, cross-country skiing or rowing. Any of these activities can be good if you work hard. You may also want to cross-train with higher impact activities. This can keep your body moving in different ways.
The key to making low-impact exercise work is to work a little harder. Use your whole body in what you're doing. Try some of these ideas for making your workouts more active:
There are many types of exercises that are easy on the back and good for the heart, says Peter F. Ullrich Jr., M.D., who works with people who have back and spine problems.
Whatever low impact exercise you choose, it should be active enough to increase the heart rate, which is measured by your age. Raising the heart rate for at least 20 minutes helps make your heart stronger. It also helps you burn fat and stay fit.
Now that you have some ideas for low-impact exercise, go out and try some! Low impact exercise is a healthy way to get stronger and feel better.


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Wake up call: As bears end hibernation, they'll wander in search of food
By LARISSA MULKERN
Special to the Union Leader | March 31. 2014 5:54PM
Granite Staters have been warned to take in their bird feeders or else bears, hungry after a long winter's nap, may drop by the house for a meal. (Courtesy file photo/ Joel Rhymer, New Hampshire Fish and Game)
He said the rate of bear/human conflicts that could occur this spring and summer is unknown and difficult to predict, however.
A single food reward will cause a bear to return and continue to search the area for food. Homeowners are urged to clean up any stray bird seed, secure all garbage in airtight containers, lock dumpsters if you use one, avoid putting meat or other food scraps in outdoor compost piles, never leave pet food dishes outside overnight, and clean and store outdoor grills after each use.
"Bears get into chicken pens — we really push the use of electric fences to protect those chickens. Chickens are on most wild animals' dinner menu. If you're going to raise chickens, it's important to protect them from predation," said Timmins, noting the increased popularity of homeowners raising their own chickens. He recommends against shooting bears caught at a chicken coop, an act that often leaves orphaned cubs.
In 2013, Kilhem, the state's only licensed bear rehabilitator, raised 27 orphaned cubs after their parents were killed for a variety of reasons including the harsh winter, lack of food, traffic accidents or being intentionally shot after they got into chicken coops.
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We're going to have an interesting discussion Monday on Kentucky Tonight on tax reform. There's a lot going on in Frankfort regarding the issue. At this time, some of it is going on quietly in what's been dubbed the Tax Reform Work Group.
This is a committee of House members including former Appropriations and Revenue Chair Harry Moberly of Richmond. Moberly and Representative Jim Wayne are meeting with other members and until last Monday, the group included Lexington Republican Bill Farmer. Farmer left the group this week in a dispute over tax increases and, so far, has not returned to the conversation. Speaker of the House Greg Stumbo has asked the Representatives to come up with some ideas which might be presented as a way to solve the state's budget deficit or, at least, modernize the tax system in the state.
A number of people who are also interested in reforming the state's tax code have said the issue is too big to tackle during this session of the General Assembly. They are suggesting that to do it comprehensively it will take a special session, either this summer or next January.
Our guests on Monday will include:
- State Rep. Jim Wayne, D-Louisville
- State Rep. Bill Farmer, R-Lexington
- State Rep. Jim DeCesare, R-Bowling Green
To stimulate your thinking about tax reform and the economy, I'm posting a piece I found from Al Tompkins' blog. Tompkins, who worked in Bowling Green for a time, writes for the Poynter Institute, a journalism training center in Florida.
7 Emerging Economic Stories That Journalists Should Alert People to
Posted by Al TompkinsDan Froomkin at Nieman Watchdog said journalists should alert people to seven emerging stories that should worry us, including:1: The middle class may never be the same again.For most members of the middle class, their sense of financial well-being was largely based on the size of their 401(k)s and their equity as homeowners. After the collapse of stock prices and with the steep drop in home prices, many may never feel the same way again, or spend their money as confidently.
While 401(k)s have somewhat bounced back, about one in four homeowners now actually have negative equity — are 'underwater'. A recent study by Barry P. Bosworth and Rosanna Smart for Brookings finds that American households lost $13 trillion in wealth between mid-2007 and March 2009, or about 15 percent in all. That decline badly hit baby boomers just as they're headed into retirement. And middle-income families whose head is age 50 or younger actually have smaller net incomes today than in 1983.Meanwhile, many American families spent much of the last decade (or two) living beyond their means, piling up debt on their credit cards, or 'bubble borrowing.' Two University of Chicago researchers have found that the housing bubble hugely increased household consumption as homeowners borrowed on average $0.25 to $0.30 for every $1 increase on their home equity.
Rounding out the list are:2: The recovery could take a really long time.3: The recovery could only be temporary.4: Then what? This time, we don't have the tools to get out of a recession.5: The 'very serious' people in Washington are still obsessed about the deficit.6: Whatever is making the stock market go up could go away.7: The hugely irresponsible financial sector remains unchastened.


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COLUMBUS, Ohio - Junior Dominique Alexander's tally lifted the Ohio State men's lacrosse team to a 10-9 overtime win at Hobart in an ECAC Lacrosse League game Saturday in Geneva, N.Y. The goal, Alexander's third of the day, helped Ohio State (5-6 overall) move to 3-1 in conference action.
Ohio State, in a stretch of three-consecutive road games, will head to Ann Arbor next week for a game against Michigan, which is in its first year as a Division I program and is an affiliate member of the ECAC. The matchup, set for 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Michigan Stadium, will be televised live by BTN. The following Saturday (April 21), Ohio State will host Air Force in the Showdown in the Shoe at 11 a.m. in Ohio Stadium prior to the LiFE Sports Football Spring Game. The matchup with the AFA Falcons will also be broadcast by BTN.
Against Hobart, Ohio State led 3-2 at the end of the first quarter and 5-4 at halftime. Ohio State scored the first three goals of the third quarter to take a four-goal lead (8-4) before the Statesmen then went on a four-goal run to tie the game with six minutes left in regulation. Ohio State briefly regained the lead but Hobart scored six seconds later to tie the game at 9-all with 4:21 left in the fourth quarter. Neither team was able to score the rest of the way, sending the contest to overtime.
Alexander led the Buckeyes with three goals and four points in the win. Buckeye junior and leading scorer Logan Schuss had two goals and three points, with senior Mike Smail scoring twice and freshman Jesse King chipping in a goal and an assist. Senior defenseman Keenan Ochwat had four caused turnovers in the contest, with classmate Joe Bonanni picking up a team-best five groundballs. In the cage, sophomore goalie Greg Duttonhad 11 saves for Ohio State.
Ohio State and Hobart traded goals twice in the first quarter, with the game tied at 2-all at 6:09. Hobart's Sam Miller opened the scoring just 46 seconds into the contest before Schuss set up King for a tally at 12:58 for a 1-1 game. Cam Stone pushed Hobart ahead at 9:35 before Smail tallied off a pass from sophomore Michael Italiano at 6:09. Alexander set up junior Kevin Mackfor a score at 3:46 to give the Buckeyes the lead for the first time. Shots were 12-7 in favor of the Buckeyes in the quarter, with Dutton making two saves and Hobart's Peter Zonino making seven stops.
Each team scored twice in the second quarter as Ohio State carried a 5-4 lead into halftime. Hobart's Alex Love tied the game for the third time (3-3) just 1:00 into the stanza. The next goal came at 8:56 when Smail scored, assisted by freshman Turner Evans, for a 4-3 Buckeye advantage but the Statesmen responded on Emmy Poccia's goal at 5:34. Schuss scored less than a minute late to put Ohio State ahead (5-4). Hobart outshot Ohio State, 7-6, with Zonino making two saves and Dutton stopping one.
The Buckeyes scored the first three goals of the third quarter to take an 8-4 lead. King fed Schuss for a tally 29 seconds into the stanza before Alexander scored back-to-back unassisted goals at 12:32 and 6:26 to push Ohio State's advantage to four. Hobart scored its first goal of the quarter at 5:35 when Taylor Vanderbeek tallied a man-down goal. Ohio State led in shots, 12-7, with the goalies combining for 10 saves. Zonino had six stops, with Dutton making four saves.
In the fourth quarter, Hobart scored three goals in a 3:40 span to tie the game. Love tallied man-up at 9:40, with Stone tallying 47 seconds later and Chris Pedersen tying the game at 8-all at 6:00. Ohio State's Nick Liddil converted a man-up chance, assisted by freshman David Planning, at 4:27 but Hobart's Bobby Dattilo won the ensuing faceoff and scored just six seconds later for a 9-9 game. Neither team was able to score the rest of regulation, sending the game to overtime. Hobart outshot the Buckeyes, 12-5, in the quarter and Dutton had four saves, with Zonino making three saves.
Hobart won the opening faceoff in overtime and, after a timeout, held the ball until a turnover with 1:31 gave the Buckeyes the ball. Ohio State cleared and took a timeout of its own. After a save, Schuss picked up the groundball and the ball came to Alexander, who was able to complete his hat trick and lift the Buckeyes to the victory. Ohio State attempted the only two shots of the overtime period, with Zonino stopping the first.
For the game, Ohio State outshot Hobart, 37-33. Dutton played 63:34 for the Buckeyes and made 11 saves. Hobart's Zonino, who entered the game first in the NCAA in saves per game, had 19 stops in all 63:34.
Ohio State ended the game ahead in groundballs, 29-25, led by Bonanni with five and Ochwat with four. Ochwat had four of the Buckeyes' seven caused turnovers.
The Buckeyes were successful on 19-of-21 clears, with Hobart 18-for-21. The Statesmen controlled faceoffs, winning 16 of 22 on the day. Each team scored one EMO goal; Ohio State was 1-for-3 and Hobart was 1-for-5.


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In and of themselves nutrients aren't pollutants; in fact, nitrogen and phosphorus are essential for healthy aquatic ecosystems. Many people associate wastewater treatment plants as the main source, but agriculture and urban runoff are as well. Each contributes to unhealthy nutrient levels in different ways. Although expedient, applying identical regulatory standards to all three isn't necessarily the most effective way to improve overall water quality.
Wastewater treatment plants have traditionally had "end of pipe" limits for the constituents they discharge — copper and other metals, for example — and have developed technologies to treat for the constituents aided by fairly constant and predictable inflow concentrations and rates. Municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s), on the other hand, operate under much different circumstances. Rain and snowmelt occur at different times, intensities, and locations. Not every storm produces measurable runoff and constituent concentrations can vary widely.
In March 2012, the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission approved the recommendations of the state agency charged with establishing stream quality standards — the Water Quality Control Division — by establishing a regulation that took a control-technology approach toward lowering nutrient levels.
The process to develop Colorado's standards started nearly 10 years ago. Stakeholder groups were formed in 2009 to discuss how best to address the issue. The wastewater community was very active in these groups. As months and meetings wore on, it became clear the state was inclined to treat all dischargers the same: begin by monitoring the discharge, then think about treatment. But although both wastewater effluent and stormwater come out of a pipe, the similarity ends there. When we realized our "product" might be monitored like that of a publicly owned treatment works (POTW), we knew we had to take another approach.
Powerful pooled resources
Luckily, in 2006 most of the state's stormwater permittees had come together to form the Colorado Stormwater Council (CSC) in 2006. The organization hoped that having a smaller, more-targeted coalition tackle the monitoring issue by explaining the inherent economic differences and implementation impracticalities of treating stormwater like wastewater effluent might positively impact the final rule's language.
We had good relationships with high-level state managers, so we scheduled separate meetings to emphasize we wanted to be part of the solution process and explain why having every permittee install expensive equipment to gather nutrient data wouldn't be an effective first step toward achieving nutrient goals. Catching storm events in a monitoring device is very difficult and time-consuming anywhere, but particularly so here. The Front Range, where most of Colorado's 5 million residents live, averages 15 inches of precipitation annually. Even if sampling events were successful, how would 60-plus different permittees sampling on their own produce meaningful conclusions?
Aurora, Colorado Springs, Denver, and Lakewood have experience with monitoring because it's been a requirement of Phase I permittees since they were first issued in 1996 and 1997. The cities' data showed a general improvement in water quality over 15 years, which was encouraging.
However, after spending a year getting a sampling site up and running, Lakewood and Aurora both learned that getting data from five or six storms is a good year. Therefore, permittees would need at least four years — one year after the regulation would have expired — before a meaningful monitoring report would be available.
Adding to the need for another approach was what smaller permittees with limited resources would have to do to prepare a sampling plan, and how all the different sampling plans would come together to produce a meaningful product. The state's initial nutrient monitoring requirements would cost Lakewood, population 143,000, at least $320,000 annually.
Instead of launching directly into monitoring, we urged regulators to see what could be learned from data that already exist, such as the 15 years' worth of wet weather monitoring reports as well as data collected by a number of watershed organizations. This well-coordinated and consistent approach, plus the willingness of all parties to listen to and discuss alternatives, produced the nutrient regulation that was finally presented. There was little discussion on the regulation's stormwater sections and no significant changes were made. The state eliminated monitoring requirements, but each MS4 must:
1. Develop a discharge assessment data report by Oct. 31, 2014. Identify existing information and the need for additional monitoring to be conducted in the future to determine approximate nitrogen and phosphorus contribution to state waters due to discharges.
2. Develop and implement a public education program to reduce water quality impacts associated with nitrogen and phosphorus in stormwater runoff and illicit discharges. Materials or equivalent outreach are to be distributed to targeted sources (e.g., residential, industrial, agricultural, or commercial) that are contributing, or have the potential to contribute, nutrients to state waters.
3. Develop and implement a program to prevent or reduce nitrogen and phosphorus in stormwater runoff associated with municipal operations, if any.
Considering the length of the hearing process (three full days) and the amount of testimony and rebuttal documents generated in the nutrient hearing, having the stormwater issue resolved beforehand shows the power of developing a coalition with a common purpose and pooling resources in a productive manner.
Next steps
Continuing this collaborative approach, the council is working with the regional Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD) in Denver to address the state's desire for a single, statewide data assessment report.
The first challenge is to meet the Oct. 31, 2014, deadline for presenting the data assessment reports, including a data gap analysis. The other is paying for it. We're collecting data to turn over to a consultant that will prepare the data assessment report. The council and UDFCD are each providing $30,000; additional resource needs will be defined as the consultant selection process is finalized.
— Piatt Kemper (firstname.lastname@example.com) is senior environmental engineer for Aurora Water in Aurora, Colo.; McCarthy (firstname.lastname@example.com) is water quality manager for the City of Arvada, Colo.; and Searcy (firstname.lastname@example.com) is stormwater quality coordinator for the City of Lakewood, Colo.


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There was a bluegrass duo at the bar and after the 13th request for "Dueling Banjos" the guitar player jumped off the small stage and grabbed the requester by the throat.
This is a place that flips switches. It's where Wallace Stevens threw down with Robert Frost and tried to punk Hemingway. The guitar player's response fell within acceptable parameters. But it was time to leave.
The Canadian had built a pickle-fork flats skiff that ran 74 and he put in a foot pedal throttle, like a car. In the morning he intentionally ran over cormorants as we blasted across bayside waters from Big Pine. He hit a well known flat and killed the engine and trimmed up. We did not have a push pole. We drifted and, unbelievably, spotted a group of four bonefish. I tried to strip line off my reel and saw a shrimp impaled on a Mustad fly by my head and the Canadian jumped past me on the bow; saltwater mist shot from the spool of his spinning reel as it gained velocity.
He felt bad about it later. He decided to run oceanside to a channel marker and drop pinfish for barracuda the size and girth of a railroad track cross beam. I hooked one and it jumped and ran and dove deep in a lightning fast counter move, and I slammed my knuckles on the gunwale and split them open.
The thunderstorms rolled in on the afternoon and knocked out the power at the hotel, and with no air conditioner the room quickly lost its cool. The rain stopped but the Canadian had taken the boat to fix the jack plate we bent. I walked out behind the hotel building and past the camper lot to the small beach. I made a few blind casts and hooked a nine-inch barracuda. I pulled it in by hand and green shards of bucktail from the abused clouser stuck to its skin and my fingers.
The Canadian was late coming back so I drove down to Key West myself. I couldn't find the locals bar where he intimately knew the waitress, so I bought a traveler and walked the streets. The strangers moving in and out of the buildings and along the walkways blended together but one face caught my attention.
The guitar player from the bluegrass band; it was him, asleep on the front step of a shaded porch, an unlit cigarette in his mouth. I took two steps then stopped, turned back and threw my half-full cup in his direction. I ran off before I could see the impact and probably wasted three dollars worth of vodka, but I didn't care.
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Posted by James McQuivey on June 13, 2011
This week, the iPad app world is frantically sorting through some recent changes in its environment. Last Monday, Apple quietly altered its app approval policies in a way that will make publishers much happier. Specifically, Apple has relaxed control over whether apps can access content paid for outside of the App Store's purchase APIs. The company has also allowed publishers to price however they want, both outside and inside of the app.
In the same week, FT.com released a subscription-based HTML5 web app intended for iPad users that bypasses Apple entirely, giving the publisher its own path to market that does not depend on or enrich Apple directly. The coincidence of these two events is not lost on most of us industry observers and is the topic of a Forrester report issued by my colleague Nick Thomas last Friday. In it, Nick explains why the FT's move is probably the first of many such moves by the most recognized publishers, even with Apple's newly announced policy reversal.
But while publishers figure out their next steps for their content apps, there's one app that no one is talking about but I believe everyone should have their eye on. It's the Amazon Kindle app. This app violates even Apple's revised policies and will soon face a day of reckoning when Apple's June 30th deadline for compliance comes up.
I don't claim to know Amazon's plans, but I will claim to tell Amazon what it should do:


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I have one. I got lucky because I didn't do that much research but ended up with a really good firearm. However, I find that I have to work really hard on trigger control when shooting a .40 because of snappy recoil so I prefer 9MM.
One thing it would be good for you to know about M&P semi-autos is that when putting a full mag in, if you seat the mag firmly with the slide locked back, the slide lock will release on its own and the slide will move forward and chamber a round. I sure this statement will bring flames and arguments but in the end you will find this to be true. It is a design feature of the M&P. It is very important that you practice safe muzzle discipline when doing a reload and keep your finger off the trigger.


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