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This ingenious walking stick collapses and packs away in its 11 1/4" long nylon case, allowing you to take it virtually anywhere. Available only from Hammacher Schlemmer, it opens in seconds to a length of 50"—each of the four sections nest within one another with an elastic band running the entire length of the tube for a rigid, reliable walking companion. The removable knob has a built-in compass and conceals a threaded post that accepts cameras, creating a convenient monopod for picture-taking. The metal tip for gripping soil can be exchanged with a rubber tip for hard surfaces. With wrist strap. Collapsed 10" L x 2" W. Extended 50" L x 2" W. (12 oz.)
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(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)
By Roy
from Atlanta, GA
Do not buy this product if you really need the assistance of a walking stick or cane. My rating would be "no stars" but that's not an option.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Hammacher Schlemmer Response: At Hammacher Schlemmer, our goal is your complete satisfaction. Our reputation for quality and service has been earned over generations of satisfied customers. Since 1848, we have held our product offerings and customer service to the highest standards - as should you. You should never expect to be any less than delighted with a purchase from Hammacher Schlemmer, because we stand behind our products with an unconditional lifetime guarantee of satisfaction. If you are ever disappointed with a product - for any reason - we request that you return it to us. Please call our 24-hour customer service hotline at 1-800-321-1484 and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you.
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Quality is not as expected
By Rick
from Kelowna B.C.
The sections fit very loosely together. The attached compass does not work.
Hammacher Schlemmer Response: While this product has received positive feedback from other customers, it clearly did not measure up to your expectations, and for this we sincerely apologize. Please remember that we back our merchandise with a lifetime guarantee. Should you ever find that an item doesn't perform to your satisfaction, our customer service team is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-321-1484 to assist you with returning it.
(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
Packable Great - Heavy Duty Not
By Cool Traveler77
from Kentucky
Not a durable heavy duty walking stick to me. Great that it's packable which is why I bought one. However watch putting to much weight on it when needed. Could have sent it back put I have a collection of canes and sticks. Don't really like it other than it's very packable.
(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
Ideal for local and travel walking
By Urban Walker
from Everett, WA
Too soon to tell how durable they will be, hence 4 stars, but they (I bought two) are super convenient for this urban walker. The storage bags will be useful in luggage. The 50" length is perfect for my height. The only negatives so far are that I had to come up with my own Velcro straps to keep them folded at my destination(s), and--the biggie-- that there is no info on ordering the inevitably necessary replacement rubber tips. The manufacturer did not respond to my inquiry. Thank goodness for HS's fabulous customer service.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Useful, lightweight and sturdy, but...
By Angela the klutz
from Washington, DC
I needed this product as a stability aid for walking on uneven and broken sidewalks in downtown DC. As a commuter, I needed something that was lightweight and would fold up into my already large and heavy commuter bag. This fit the bill perfectly. My only complaint is that the rubber tip included with this pole was sized too large and fit too loosely. It fell off and got lost the third day. Now I'm tapping all along the street on the sharp metal point meant for ice and rocks. I have to take care not to damage floors when I transition to indoors. As someone with stability and balance challenges, this really helps me out.
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
An Excellent Product
By Sam
from Portland, OR
This is clearly a well manufactured collapsable walking stick and one that folds up conveniently to store in the the included carry bag. I don't need a cane on a continual basis at this point, but having one handy in case of weakness after a long day has definitely given me more of a feeling of security. Having it be able to double as a monopod was an added bonus. My sense is that the rubber covering on the tip will wear with usage, but I'm sure that I'll be able to find something to cover the point again for indoor use.
Wife Extremely Happy
By Russ
from Northern Virginia
Wife needs a walking stick for maintaining her balance. She is so heppy with it that she has retired her non-collapable stick and the new one travels with her everywheres. It would be helpful if the height was adjustable and it had a velcro strip to help keep it folded without using the tote bag. About the only concern we have is replacing the rubber tip when it wears out.
Possibly useful
By Mike the Hiker
from Hilo, Hawaii
I wanted an alternative to a tripod for excursions into the lava fields at Kilauea east rift and thought that since I like using a walking stick this might suit my purposes. The item is not sufficiently durable to bear weight and so cannot be used as a true walking stick. The mount is very primative and the strap is simply fitted right over the screw mount. It may work better for a pocket camera than for an SLR. Comparable walking stick/camera mounts I have seen elsewhere are a good 10 inches taller than this model, which is so short I have to bend over awkwardly to use my camera. As I noted in "best uses", it may work OK for seated use, or for someone 5 feet tall.
(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
Walking Stick Very Good/Service Great
By Mike
from Long Beach, Ca
As you may have guessed, I an wowed by H.S.'s customer service. They are heads above other catalog retailer. Exceptional products plus exceptional service equals happy customers.
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
I'm very happy
By Senior Sara
from Denver, CO
I really like this walking stick. It is exactly what I wanted. Collapses to fit into a carry on bag, but sturdy for walking either in a city or hiking.
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He left Congress in disgrace, but don't blame his iPhone. The reason Anthony Weiner is not in Congress today is not that he was caught sexting an unknown number of women. No, the reason he was forced to resign is that he was such a despised member of Congress that his own party, including the president, jumped at the chance to get rid of the self-righteous, hectoring Chuck Schumer Mini-Me. Other more popular congressmen have survived real sex scandals far worse.
If you were writing a movie or television show about Congress and looking for a character the audience was sure to loathe, you'd start with Weiner. Here's a guy who regularly condescended to every member of Congress but whose intellectual talents were such that he originally aspired to be a weatherman. In Congress, he was the political equivalent of a minor celebrity, famous mostly for being famous: in 12 years, he was the lead sponsor of one bill. He narrowly won his first race, for a seat on the New York City Council, after anonymously sending voters race-baiting fliers. That's never a pretty sight, but considering he did it immediately after the Crown Heights riots, it puts him in the same slime bucket where anti-Semitic tax cheat Al Sharpton wallows.
On the City Council, he made a huge issue out of the millions of dollars of unpaid parking fines by U.N. diplomats and staff. As a former New York resident, I call that a noble cause, but then Weiner got to Washington and was busted for—you got it—thousands of unpaid parking tickets for his congressional car.
Right before he resigned from Congress, Weiner took time from his sexting hobby to go after Clarence Thomas and his wife. Writing on his blog, he ripped into Justice Thomas for failing to disclose that Virginia Thomas, a private citizen, worked at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. (Everyone in Washington knew Thomas's wife worked at Heritage—that being part of the point of her being hired—and Thomas amended the financial disclosure forms.
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Betty Amer's eyes lit up and her dog, Baby, barked happily when they saw the couple walking up the steps bearing gifts.
They weren't exactly the Three Wise Men bringing gold, frankincense and myrrh, but they might just as well have been.
They were Ralph and Marilou Laudenslayer who were delivering packages of hot food and love to elderly shut-ins on their route through Long Beach's Westside.
"They are just like family," Betty, 93, beamed while Baby jumped up and down in her holiday red-and-green tutu.
The Laudenslayers are just two of the small but amazing army of volunteers who labor every week bringing comfort and sustenance to an average of 300 homebound seniors, veterans and disabled clients as part of the nonprofit Meals on Wheels program.
One day last week, the parking lot at Belmont Heights United Methodist Church, 310 Termino Ave., was a flurry of activity as drivers came to pick up food deliveries. Inside the church, volunteers were packaging the food. (There are two other delivery pickup locations: North Long Beach Christian Church, 1115 E. Market St.; and St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 5633 Wardlow Road.)
The meal Wednesday was fish amandine with lyonnaise noodles, a squash medley, spinach salad with Mandarin oranges, tropical fruit salad and rolls. The lunch included a chicken salad sandwich and banana. All meals are served with low-fat milk.
Meanwhile, the Laudenslayers drove up in their 2004 Honda, picked up their precious gifts of food, checked their route list and went on their way. Ralph does the driving; Marilou does the navigating.
They make deliveries once a week. Other volunteers handle the other days Monday through Friday.
It takes the Laudenslayers two or three hours to deliver their packages to 16 clients, most waiting alone in their homes, though some have caregivers.
"They are all so cheerful and glad to see us," Marilou says from her front seat spot. She knows every client's story, their aches and pains, their personalities and their food needs if they're diabetic.
As we drove up to Betty Amer's house, Marilou said, "She is such a lovely person and has a poodle/Maltese named Baby."
Sure enough, there was Betty in her wheelchair happy to see the Laudenslayers while Baby barked. Close by was Betty's caregiver, Rosalie.
Betty grew up in Oklahoma and moved to Long Beach where she taught math for 30 years to students at Hill Junior High and Lincoln and Burcham elementary schools.
"I loved math, and I loved the students," she said.
Another of her loves is the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. She has a rally monkey above the fireplace. She keeps up with the team, noting that the additions of Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals and C.J. Wilson of the Texas Rangers might help the Angels win the World Series.
In the "small world category," she also noted that the son of one of her cousins is Mike Sheppard, who was coach of the Long Beach State football team (when they had one) from 1984 to 1986. Sheppard, now quarterbacks coach for the professional Jacksonville Jaguars, "calls me if I don't call him," Betty says.
As the Laudenslayers continue on their route, they deliver food to a number of delightful people.
There's the friendly 76-year-old man from Guatemala who speaks only Spanish, but has the help of a caregiver who translates for the Laudenslayers.
There's another man who is a voracious reader with books placed neatly all over the living room. An 80-year-old woman, hearing Christmas music, tells us that her late husband "sang better than Bing Crosby." Another man talks about his wife who has Alzheimer's and about his cataracts.
Doris Isenberger, who turned 100 in July, is working a Press-Telegram crossword puzzle when the Laudenslayers arrive at her home on Daisy Avenue. She turns out to be an avid baseball fan and talks knowingly about players, teams and statistics.
All of these clients have different stories to tell, but they all have one thing in common.
"They just keep going despite their problems," said Marilou. "They are holding on as hard as they can to what independence they have left."
In addition to their giving nature, the Laudenslayers are also extremely modest.
"They are a wonderful couple who have been making deliveries for more than 16 years," said Bill Cruikshank, who supervises the army of volunteers as operations director for Meals on Wheels.
The Laudenslayers have been married 55 years, had four children in five years - "It was my hobby," Marilou said with a laugh - and will spend Christmas with their family in Garden Grove. Ralph, a Penn State University graduate, retired from Long Beach's Parks and Recreation Department as director of the Senior Center.
Why do they do their weekly deliveries?
"Helping our clients is very uplifting to us," Marilou says. "I think we get more satisfaction out of this than they do." Ralph nods his head in agreement.
Now, Ralph and Marilou might not be the Three Wise Men, but they certainly are the Wise Couple, delivering their gifts of food and love in the true spirit of Christmas.
Want to help?
Meals on Wheels is a nonprofit community service organization that receives no revenue from the government. It is supported by volunteers, donors and the community.
It began as a pilot program and service project of Soroptimist International of Long Beach with 10 clients in 1971. The organization now delivers two nutritionally balanced meals Monday through Friday to about 300 clients for a fee of $6.50 per day. Under certain conditions, some of the fee may be subsidized.
In 2012 Meals on Wheels will be introducing several new programs, including Adopt a Senior, to allow the organization to serve a greater number of lower-income seniors and veterans.
To volunteer, call 562-439-5000, or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
To donate, visit www.MealsonWheels ofLongBeach.org, or mail a check to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 15688, Long Beach, CA 90815. All donations are tax-deductible.


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Sheriff's deputies arrested a Diamond Bar man in Chino Hills on Wednesday after they found him with burglary tools and stolen property, including women's clothing.
David Prather, 25, was booked into jail on suspicion of possessing stolen property, San Bernardino County sheriff's officials said.
Deputies came to the 2800 block of Eagle Crest Road on a report of two suspicious men standing outside an apartment. One of the men ran from deputies and hid.
Deputies searched the area and a nearby school, eventually finding the man in another area of the apartment complex.
He had several hunting knives, a replica handgun and burglary tools in a backpack. He also had several bags containing property that deputies suspect was stolen.
They found women's clothing and sports equipment, among other items, in the bags.
Reach Melissa via email or call her at 909-386-3878.
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A San Bernardino native, Acevedo played the hand she was dealt, growing up in a home where both parents were addicts.
But now she has been dealt a new hand and a new chance by the Time for Change Foundation, which is also dealing new hands for other women of similar background.
Acevedo was drinking alcohol by age 9, doing meth by 11, was sexually and physically abused.
Addicted to alcohol and methamphetimines, she spent 11 years on the streets of San Bernardino.
A prostitute. Homeless. Pregnant.
Imprisoned so many times, she said, the Police Department knew the name Acevedo.
She would get cheap motel rooms or stay in abandoned homes with her baby daughter, Faith, sharing cold canned chili with her.
She was destroying herself, she said.
Acevedo had given her sons away to a stepsister and her older son, Michael, wouldn't even call her mom - a reality check for her.
In and out of rehab and jail, Acevedo prayed for a second chance.
Enter the Time for Change Foundation and Kim Carter.
"I know what it's like. I've been there," said Carter, founder and executive director of the nonprofit. "I was homeless, abused and incarcerated. The only thing offered to me for years was handcuffs."
Carter, too, received some help and got that second chance.
"It was a hand up, not a hand out," she said.
Time for Change Foundation has launched its new Homes of Hope program for women coming out of prison, needing substance-abuse and mental-health treatment.
"I realized how often people are diagnosed as bad when they are really sick - and with some help they can heal," Carter said.
Acevedo qualified for the program and gets emotional when she remembers how Carter gave her that second chance.
Acevedo and Faith, now 6, spent six months at the foundation's Sweet Dreams residential home with the self-help group, learning leadership and advocacy skills, self-esteem and empowerment.
In December, they moved into their first apartment - a clean, two-bedroom place provided for them for a year by Time for Change Foundation's Homes of Hope progam.
Sponsored by HUD, Homes of Hope is a program in which Time for Change Foundation partners with apartment owners to put women in an apartment, paying their rent for a year.
The program is designed for women coming out of prison who have graduated from the transitional housing program or meet the criteria.
Acevedo's case manager, Phyllis Scott, says Acevedo is doing great.
"The program pays for the home for a year, until the women have become self-sufficient and can maintain the house in a clean and healthy environment," Scott said.
"They also attend workshop classes to increase their skills for employment. Tracy proved she is responsible - she just needs support to help and guide her."
Acevedo has her learner's permit and will soon get her first driver's license. She's writing resumes and looking for a job.
She hopes her story can help turn around someone else's life.
At Christmas, Acevedo's sons Michael, 19, and Justin, 12, came with their aunt to visit.
It was a wonderful visit, Acevedo said.
"And my son called me `mom."'
Reach Michel via email, find her on Twitter @michelnolan, or call her at 909-386-3859.


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ATLANTA — The NFC South, at least for this season, belongs to the Atlanta Falcons.
Well, almost.
After New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees was heard by NFL Network microphones telling his teammates they owned the division, the Falcons went out Thursday night and moved one step closer to winning the title the Saints claimed two of the past three years.
"This is our division," Brees told his teammates before the game. "They know it. ... We know it."
But the Falcons' 23-13 victory in the Georgia Dome clinched a playoff berth, and they can take the division title with one more win or a loss by the Tampa Bay Bucs.
Meanwhile, the Saints' slim playoff hopes took another hit with their second setback in five days. Coupled with Sunday's 31-21 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, the Saints (5-7) are now 11/2 games out of the final NFC wild-card spot with only four games remaining.
At least the Saints didn't make it easy for the Falcons (11-1) even though Atlanta built a huge 17-0 lead with 8:53 left in the second quarter.
It certainly looked like it was going to be a rare runaway for the Falcons, who have recorded seven wins this season by seven or fewer points.
Even though the Saints came back to make it a game, pulling to within 17-13 in the third quarter, they came up short — just as they did when they failed to get points with the ball on the Falcons' 3 as the clock expired to end the first half.
The Falcons not only inched closer to winning the division, they ended Brees' NFL-record streak with a touchdown pass at 54 games.
"I didn't realize that until we walked off the field and somebody told me," said Falcons coach Mike Smith, who defeated the Saints for only the third time in 10 tries. "It's an unbelievable streak ... Drew Brees is an outstanding quarterback.
"The way that our defense played tonight speaks volumes of how they played," he added.
The Falcons added more insult to injury when they intercepted Brees five times — a career-high for the 12-year veteran who had twice tossed four in a game since joining the Saints in 2006.
Two of the picks came in the final 31/2 minutes of the game, when the Saints were desperately trying to come all the way back from that 17-0 second-quarter deficit.
The Falcons built that lead on a 3-yard touchdown run by Michael Turner to cap a six-play, 80-yard drive to open the game as they easily sliced through the NFL's 32nd-ranked defense.
Turner and backup Jacquizz Rodgers needed just five carries to combine for 71 rushing yards on the impressive drive, which was 25 more than they had in the entire game in a 31-27 loss to the Saints on Nov. 11 in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
After that, quarterback Matt Ryan threw a 17-yard scoring pass to tight end Tony Gonzalez and Matt Bryant added a 45-yard field goal to push the lead to 17-0 with 8:53 to play in the second quarter.
But that's when the Saints started to come back.
While the defense began holding its own with three straight three-and-outs, the Saints' offense tried to get back in it.
Brees cranked up an 80-yard touchdown drive that ended with a 1-yard scoring run by Mark Ingram to cut the deficit to 17-7.
The first three-and-out for the Falcons gave the ball back to the Saints with 2:13 left in the first half.
Brees quickly got his team in position to cut the lead to 17-14 just before halftime when his 7-yard TD pass to running back Darren Sproles with 45 seconds left was negated by a pass interference call on tight end Jimmy Graham.
Sproles caught a 12-yard pass to move the ball to the Falcons' 5. But the Saints, who were out of timeouts, wasted 33 seconds before Brees took the next snap and threw to Sproles, who was tackled by Robert McClain and Sean Weatherspoon to drain the final seconds off the clock.
"Obviously, we were going down there to get some points in the two-minute (drill)," a sullen Brees said. "Honestly, I thought we had more time. But when I looked up at the clock, there were 17 seconds left.
"We went up there to clock it, but that was my mistake," he added. "That can't happen. We should have gotten at least three points, so that's definitely on me."
Still, the Saints came out rejuvenated in the second half and had two promising drives that eventually stalled — bringing on Garrett Hartley for field goals of 21 and 52 yards that trimmed the Falcons' advantage to 17-13 heading to the final quarter.
The Saints' defense, which settled down after the Falcons put up 140 yards in the first quarter and allowed a season-low 283 total yards, got the ball back both times after forcing two straight Falcons punts.
But the Saints couldn't turn them into touchdowns.
"It was a game of lost opportunities," said Saints wide receiver Lance Moore, who caught seven passes for 123 yards as the Saints finished with 436 total yards.
Bryant added field goals of 29 and 55 yards in the final quarter, the first after an interception by strong safety William Moore late in the third period, to secure the win.
"It was a disappointing loss for our football team today," Saints interim coach Joe Vitt said. "We will go back to work (Friday). The future, as far as the playoffs go, looks bleak right now … but we will still work to get better every day."


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Long Beach residents are invited to join others across the country in serving their community on Monday, the day set aside to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Several community-wide volunteer opportunities will be held on the federal holiday, designated by Congress in 1994 as the National Day of Service.
Local activities include cleanups, tree plantings and picking fruit to benefit local food pantries.
Here are some of the events taking place:
Up to 10 volunteers are needed to harvest fresh fruit from residential trees from 9-11 a.m. Monday in the west Long Beach area. The fruit will be donated to food banks in the Long Beach area. Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes, long-sleeve shirts, a hat and sunscreen. Those interested should call to sign up: 562-570-6801.
Volunteers are needed to help clean tree wells along 7th Street from Long Beach Boulevard to Alamitos Avenue from 9 a.m. to noon Monday. Up to a dozen volunteers are needed and should bring gloves and rakes if possible. Those interested should meet at 9 a.m. at the McDonald's on 7th Street and Long Beach Boulevard. For information, call 562-570-6919 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. On the day of the event, call 310-648-2692.
Volunteers are needed to help clean and beautify the Long Beach Boulevard Corridor and Paseo parking lot from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at 5368 Long Beach Blvd. Twenty to 30 volunteers are needed and should bring bags, gloves, brooms or shovels. For information, call 562-570-6685 or email email@example.com. On the day of the event, call 562-243-5461.
Roughly 100 volunteers are needed to help clean and restore the DeForest Park Nature Trails in North Long Beach from 9 a.m. to noon Monday. Students who volunteer will be given community service hour credit. Volunteers should bring gloves and meet at DeForest Avenue and Osgood Street. Snacks will be provided. For information call 562-570-6137 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. On the day of the event, call 562-857-7751.
Thirty to 60 volunteers are needed to help plant trees and clean up the Wrigley Green Belt Park along DeForest Avenue between Willow Street and 34th Street in Long Beach. The exact meeting location will be determined later. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves and shovels. For information, email firstname.lastname@example.com. On the day of the event, call 310-562-6665.


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The following beer festivals are taking place in York this weekend:
The Phoenix in George Street, York, has its summer beer festival from August 29 to 31. There will be 12 ales and three ciders, ranging from 2.8% to 6%, and incorporating various styles. There will also be a barbecue, weather permitting.
On the same dates, The Slip in Clementhorpe and The Swan in Bishopgate Street are holding their fifth annual festival. There will be 50+ beers, all from different breweries, plus ciders and perries and live music. There'll also be a barbecue at the Slip and hot food at The Swan.
On Saturday only, The Rose and Crown at Sutton on the Forest has a festival. There will be live music from 6pm onwards, a children's talent contest, a barbecue and an outdoor beer tent with all pints £2.50.


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My next door neighbor called all in a panic. She knows the tax filing due date is quickly approaching, and she can't locate all her tax statements. I let her vent for a bit and then we talked about getting an extension of time to file.
Extensions come in two basic categories, based on whether you owe additional tax or expect to get a refund (or to break even).
First, let's talk about what to do if you haven't paid enough tax for this year, and expect to owe when you file.
An extension of time to file extends the time you have to get all your information together so you can file. That said, it does not extend the time to pay any tax you may owe. The tax is still due on April 15, 2013.
Here's how a state extension (Form IT-9) works for you:
Here are two ways to file for an extension with Indiana:
Now, if you are expecting a refund, or expect to break even, and you can't file by April 15, you'll still need to file for an extension. That said, you have a couple of options.
Here's how an extension works for you if you don't owe:
For military personnel needing an extension, there are special filing considerations. The Department of Revenue's Information Bulletin 27 can give you details about extensions, taxability of income, deductions, and a range of information for those serving in the military. Also, if you or your spouse are serving in a combat zone, check out combat zone issues for tax information specific to your situation.
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By virtue of the authority contained in Section 7 of the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984), the lands described below, acquired by purchase under the provisions of Section 5 of that Act, for the use and benefit of such Indians of Del Norte and Humboldt Counties in California, eligible to participate in the benefits of the Act of June 18, 1934, supra, as shall be designated by the Secretary of the Interior, are hereby proclaimed to be an Indian reservation:
N ½ SW ¼, Sec. 13, S ½ SE ¼, NE ¼ SE ¼, S ½ NW ¼ SE ¼, SE ¼ SW ¼ and Lot 6, Sec. 14, N ½ NE ¼ NW ¼, Sec. 23; all in Twp. 13 N., R. 1 E., Humboldt Meridian in Del Norte County, California, excepting therefrom that portion thereof containing 78.42 acres conveyed to John E. McCreary by deed recorded in Book X of Deeds, page 217, Del Norte County Records. The lands herein described contain 228 acres, more or less.
Until the subject of land use is covered by or pursuant to a constitution and bylaws and charter adopted by the Indians under the Indian Reorganization Act, the use of the land shall be subject to such rules and regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may provide for the protection of the soil, the proper development of the land, and the equitable distribution of benefits from the land.
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Hello world! I was wondering if anyone might be able help here. First of all, although I like to think I'm not a total newbie to backtrack, I've still got a long way to go I think. Therefore if at any time I seem confused or downright mistaken in my grasp of concepts or terminology... then feel free to set me straight, lol.
Anyway, onto the "problem".
I recently just signed up for another 18 month contract with my ISP and for some bizzare reason they have sent me another free Wireless ADSL Modem-Router (BThomeHub) as a customer loyalty "thank you" even though I already use a far more substantial 3rd party modem/router.
I'm interested in using this new router as a guinea pig practice AP for WiFi pen testing. It won't be connected to the internet, nor will there ever be any other Clients using it. So it's just a lone sitting duck on my desk.
I'm fairly sure (I think) it's set to: WEP Shared Key Authentication (SKA, Not OPEN / or enterprise whatever) and it also has NO clients as I say.
I've looked over the many good tutorials on the net for cracking WEP, but I've noticed that most seem to silently assume that there is to already be some reasonable amount of WiFi activity going on between "legit" clients and the AP in order to capture sufficient IVs etc.
The tutorials that I've found that DO cover clientless attacks sadly don't ALSO cover SKA I think, only Open or whatever. Perhaps I've not looked well enough, but I have yet to find one that covers both factors being present.
Could anyone be kind enough to point me in the right direction or guides that specifically focus on cracking a WEP key of an AP that is SKA, AND has ZERO CLIENTS?
I'm also planning to try the more usual scenarios too but I'm curious to really get a result for this specific test if I can, just because it's perhaps the road less travelled.
I'll be using a Linksys WUSB54GC USB dongle in VMware and probably BT3 unless anyone thinks earlier version might be better for this for some reason.
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By Susan M. Selasky Detroit Free Press
What if you could get a good amount of nutrition and feel satisfied all from a tiny seed?
Think ch-ch-ch-chia.
Most of us remember that jingle (you're probably singing it as you read this) advertising the terra-cotta planters in the shape of pets. Once you soaked the seeds and slathered the gooey mixture on the planter, it sprouted fuzzy greens in a few days.
Turns out those black seeds are full of nutrients.
Chia seeds are often compared to flax seeds because they have similar nutritional profiles. But the main difference is that chia seeds don't need to be ground the way flax seeds do. Chia also has a longer shelf life and does not go rancid like flax does.
Raw and sprinkled on foods or soaked in water to create a gelatinous thickener, chia seeds are a source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
Often cited as an authority on chia, Wayne Coates is an agricultural engineer and professor emeritus at the University of Arizona. He wrote "Chia: The Complete Guide to the Ultimate Superfood," published last spring. The book discusses the history of chia and its health benefits and includes plenty of recipes.
"It's not a supplement and is a food in the FDA's eyes," Coates said. "Which means you can consume as much as you like."
Coates does urge caution when choosing chia seeds.
"Chia is only black or white," Coates said. "If there is brown — it is not good, and it can mean the seeds are immature."
About the seeds
Chia, also known as Salvia hispanica, comes from a flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America and also grown in Australia. Chia seeds are mainly black, but you can buy white ones.
Chia seeds are sold at health food stores, Whole Foods Market and some grocery stores. Prices vary.
How to use chia
Here are some suggestions for using raw chia seeds:
- Sprinkle over yogurt, oatmeal and cereals.
- Stir into drinks and smoothies.
- Toss in mixed greens, rice, pasta or potato salads.
- Add to muffin and cookie recipes.
- Make a pudding, stirring the seeds into almond milk (or other dairy, rice or coconut milk).
- In a clean coffee grinder, grind the seeds into a coarse flour (often called milled chia) and use it in baked goods.
The following recipes were all tested by Susan M. Selasky for the Free Press Test Kitchen.
All recipes are from "Chia: The Complete Guide to the Ultimate Superfood" by Wayne Coates.
You can use any variety of vegetables in this salad.
Chia rice salad
1/2 cup chia gel (see note)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or oregano leaves, minced
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups cooked brown rice (long grain, basmati or short grain)
1 small zucchini, julienned
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
In a small bowl, combine chia gel, oil, lemon, garlic, salt, herbs and cayenne. Whisk until well-blended. (You can also put ingredients into a tightly closed jar and shake vigorously to mix.)
In a large bowl, combine the rice, vegetables and Parmesan cheese, if using. Pour the dressing over the rice mixture, combining gently and thoroughly.
Cook's note: To make chia gel, pour 1 cup cool water into a sealable plastic or glass container. Slowly pour 1 3/4 tablespoons chia seeds into water while briskly mixing with wire whisk. Wait 3 or 4 minutes, then whisk again. Let the mixture stand about 10 minutes before whisking again. Store this mixture in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
Makes 6 servings. Per serving: 189 calories (32 percent from fat), 7 grams fat (1 gram saturated fat), 28 grams carbohydrates, 5 grams protein, 227 milligrams sodium, 2 milligrams cholesterol, 3 grams fiber.
These make a generous size muffin. You also can make them in a mini muffin pan.
Chia seed muffins
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup raw or regular sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour or unbleached all-purpose flour
1/3 cup chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Optional topping
2 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line muffin pans with paper liners or lightly grease.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in the eggs, yogurt and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, chia seeds, salt and baking soda.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and blend until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full of batter. Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar if using. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly before removing from the tin.
Makes 12 muffins. Per muffin: 244 calories (40 percent from fat), 11 grams fat (6 grams saturated fat), 32 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams protein, 115 milligrams sodium, 62 milligrams cholesterol, 1 gram fiber .
Green super smoothie
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 1/2 cups pear juice, coconut water, water or a mixture
3 romaine lettuce or kale leaves
1 small cucumber, peeled
3 parsley sprigs
Add all the ingredients to a blender and liquefy using the most powerful setting. Blend until smooth. Drink immediately.
Makes 1 serving: 123 calories (32 percent from fat), 5 grams fat (1 gram saturated fat), 18 grams carbohydrates, 7 grams protein, 351 milligrams sodium, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 4 grams fiber .
Use whatever vegetables you have on hand for this recipe.
Chia frittata
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon chia gel
1/4 – 1/2 cup chopped cooked vegetables
Vegetable oil as needed
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth.
Add the chia gel and whisk until combined.
Add the vegetables and stir until combined.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil. Pour in the egg mixture and cook, without stirring, until the eggs are set completely through. Allow to cool in the pan slightly before sliding onto a cutting board. Cut into wedges to serve.
Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 154 calories (65 percent from fat), 11 grams fat (3 grams saturated fat), 2 grams carbohydrates, 11 grams protein, 125 milligrams sodium, 368 milligrams cholesterol, 0 grams fiber .


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Simon: Thanks a lot looks like a great vid.
Dutchman: Thanks also, I hadn't heard of some of those until I googled them, so something new.
Nathan: There isn't a specific reason or part of my game I want to work on. Rather, I just want to do something in addition to strength and fitness, while I can't make lessons. Thanks for the list - I'll do those with a couple of the other suggestions.


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Thread: Anticipate twin comparison ?
27th November 2012 04:27 AM #1
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Anticipate twin comparison ?
Twin babies almost always together, almost look alike but they are very different person. When anyone see, they not
inadvertent compare each other, like she is more friendly, she is more active, etc. when they grow up, more things to
compare. I am worried it is not good. How to anticipate the comparison and the effect? Any advice and suggestion would be very grateful. Thank you for reading.
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Hi TwoAngels,
Your little ones are still very young, at just a year, but I understand your concern as they grow older.
One thing I would encourage you to do is to learn what the God given personalities are of each person in your family, including your twins. You may have one child that is very sensitive, and another who is more aggressive but each will have strengths and weaknesses. Focusing on your children's strengths will be helpful when talking with others.
Here's a great post to help you understand the different personalities in your family.
It may take some time for you to learn what each child's personality is, but I will tell you that I was able to determine my youngest child's personality when she was about 12 months old. I share more about that story in the link to the article above.
Once you have a general idea of what your little one's temperaments and personalities are, you will then be able to share this with others. If someone comments on how sweet one girl is, you can share about her personality and the strength she has in this area. If someone comments on how aggressive another little girl is, you can comment on why she is that way and the strength that this can be in the future, if directed properly (often times those who are strong willed make good leaders).
I wouldn't be concerned about it right now. They are still very young and won't really pick up on this until they are much older. And it's probably very normal for people to compare twins that looks so much alike. Try to recognize that this is a normal response, and it's not meant to offend. It's just that often people want to try to find a difference so that they can tell them apart better. If you dress them in different outfits that will help people to be able to tell them apart, and if there's something about their look that helps you tell the difference, point that out to others.
Your twins will greatly enjoy growing up with each other and having a constant play mate and will likely be best friends. All of that makes the "comparison" from others look like a very small part of their developmental years - having a best friend who is always there is a wonderful thing that few people get to experience.
Please let me know your thoughts and I'll share more as needed.
Warm Regards,
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Hi Kate, thank you for your encouragement, it encourage me so much and give me new perspective . The article is very interesting. I will wait and see what their temperament are. I think I am a Golden Retriever/ Beaver


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Downey and Cerritos are no longer racially balanced due to rising Latino and Asian populations, according to a USC study released Friday.
The study revealed that although Southern California cities are on average more racially balanced than they were 20 years ago, some cities are starting to become less multiracial than they used to be.
The steady decline in the share of whites and blacks in the five-county region, combined with a steady increase in the population of Hispanics, Asians and Pacific Islanders, has led to more cities becoming multiracial, particularly in Orange and Riverside counties.
The total percentage of multiracial cities in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties grew to 61.5 percent in 2010, up from 51.2 percent in 1990.
The study by USC's Pop Dynamics Research Group in the Sol Price School of Public Policy defines a city as multiracial if its two largest race groups make up at least 20percent of the population, if three different races make up at least 15 percent of the city, or where the fourth-largest race group represents at least 8 percent of the population and the largest race group is no more than 55 percent. The latter is considered the most diverse type of city.
The report, "Racially Balanced Cities in Southern California, 1999 to 2010," used census data from 1990, 2000 and 2010.
"Los Angeles is leading the nation once again in this multiracial experience," said Dowell Myers, a USC professor of urban planning and demography and the study's lead author. "Right now, we're at a sweet spot for racial balance in Southern California. Decline in the white population and growth among Latinos or Asians only increases racial balance up to a point. Some cities have already started to lose their balance."
According to the census, out of 49,041 people living in Cerritos in 2010, 23.1 percent were white, 6.9 were black, 61.9 percent were Asian and 12 percent identified themselves as Hispanic or Latino.
Of Downey's population of 111,772, 56.6 percent was white, 3.9 percent was black and 7 percent was Asian, while the remainder were of other races. Among the total population, 70.7 percent was Latino.
In addition to Cerritos and Downey, three other cities in Los Angeles County - Azusa, Lawndale and Walnut - lost racial balance due to rising Latino and Asian populations.
Riverside County overtook San Bernardino County as having the highest percentage of multiracial cities. Twenty-one of the 26 cities in Riverside County were defined as multiracial in 2010, according to the study.
For the first time in recent decades, San Bernardino County had three cities with significant populations of four racial groups represented - Highland, Loma Linda and Rancho Cucamonga.
At 53.4 percent, Los Angeles County had the lowest percentage of cities with a multiracial makeup.
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Iggy Azalea is the latest cover girl of Billboard magazine, which is extremely fitting considering that she's held the top two spots on the Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks now.
With "Fancy" at No. 1 and her Ariana Grande collaboration "Problem" at No. 2 for another week, Iggy joins The Beatles as the only other act to rank at No. 1 and No. 2 simultaneously with their first two Hot 100 entries, and is just the second woman behind Ashanti to do it for multiple weeks.
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The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona is expected to grant nearly 300 wishes next year for children with life-threatening medical conditions with the help of its new talent.
Karen Mankoski, the new talent, has more than 13 years of experience in creating sustainability and raising more than $25 million for multiple Valley non-profit organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving, UCP of Central Arizona, Mercy Housing, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, Phoenix Rescue Mission, Saint Mary's Catholic High School, and the AZ Lost Boys Center.
Make-A-Wish President and CEO Elizabeth Reich is "excited about Karen's level of experience" and confident in her abilities to "grant more wishes" through meeting fundraising goals. Mankoski's is responsible for producing more than $3 million annually for funding.
Mankoski has a passion for the mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which is evident with her new goal to grant more wishes by reducing the amount of time a child waits for his or her wish to be granted. Wishes usually take 12 to 18 months to grant, and Mankoski has "set a goal to grant wishes within 6 to 9 months."
"The more money we can raise, the faster we can grant wishes and create the most memorable experience for children," Mankoski said.
When a wish of a child is granted, he or she feels stronger, more energetic, and gains more willpower to battle their life-threatening medical condition. For many, it marks a turning point to recovery. Not only the children are affected, the families gain hope, strength and joy through this program.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona is the founding chapter of the world's largest wish granting organization. The foundation grants wishes with the help of generous donors and will grant its 4,000th wish this fall.
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8/28/2013 4:24pm, #51--
Joe Louf now giving BJJ seminars (9/12/2013 @ Rouleau-Holley's TKD in VT).
I have half a mind to contact them to make them aware of this thread...
Would it even make a difference?
I kind of feel like they should be doing their own due diligence on the people they invite to their school....
2/04/2014 12:07pm, #524
Joseph Louf, fraudulent martial artist and owner of the American Total Defense mixed martial arts gym in Beverly just arrested for beating up his girlfriend... being charged with attempted murder. What a scumbag. Dude gives such a bad name for MMA gyms (although his was that in name only), does such a disservice to the entire industry. One of our fighters crossed trained a bit with him on his off days cause it was local to him and figured out quickly that Louf was a fraud and tapped him out easily. The guy had little in the way of skills. I give you guys props for exposing him for what he is and calling him out early on. Check this out: http://www.salemnews.com/local/x1262...-on-girlfriend
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2/04/2014 1:02pm, #531
If even half of that is true, then this guy needs to be locked up forever. What a scumbag.
KyoshiConcept, would you care to comment?
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What a scumbag. I don't login very much but this story totally made my blood boil. I hope he gets his prostate checked in prison.
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Here's a related story: http://www.salemnews.com/local/x1262...ds-to-be-caged
2/05/2014 4:21pm, #561
He told police during his arrest that he hadnt gotten around to renewing his Massachusetts license after moving back here from Florida.
In Florida, Louf also had legal troubles, including an arrest in 2008 in Margate on charges of false imprisonment, tampering with a victim, witness or informant, and battery, according to Florida court records."
"Slanderous amateur sleuth skills", Kyoshi?
I think not :)
2/05/2014 4:27pm, #579
I also reached out to Denise Rouleau (something I wish I had done at the time) to make her aware of the current allegations against Mr. Louf.
She was shocked and very grateful for the heads up. Suffices to say, that if Joe should somehow avoid going to jail for the rest of his life, he won't be giving any Jiu Jitsu seminars to any TKD schools in New England.
Nice job, bullies. This is why Bullshido exists.
2/05/2014 5:02pm, #583
Nice to see the subhuman piece of trash get what's coming to him.
2/07/2014 1:32am, #592
I think its also pretty apparent that the injuries she was receiving would not be the product of regular MMA training. To use one example in sparring she would be wearing a mouthpiece which would prevent broken teeth. If her ear started to swell, she would be encouraged to have it drained by a medical professional to prevent califlower ear. I suspect others could add multiple other examples.
2/07/2014 1:00pm, #601
If its been nailed down that he doesn't have a brown belt in BJJ we should do an encylopedia article. If not, we could memorialize him as douchebag of the month because of the repeated beatings he gave his girlfriend.


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A Quick Hello
I'm looking to get into archery with my fiancee, she is scared of guns so I can't take her out shooting with me. I've been doing a lot of research and I think we want to start off with a Samick Sage Recurve bow, have seen lots of great reviews on them and for the price point it sounds like its a nicer bow than it costs.
I was looking at a 30-35# draw weight for her/us (but depends on who has what in-stock when I go to place the order), with the plans of getting an extra set of limbs in the 40-45# range for myself to work up to once I get my form down.
I have already found that I should add a Fast Flight Flemish string to it to really improve the bow. I'll probably get a bow stringer too even though I learned how to string my own bows in the boy scouts when I was younger (currently 26).
Now, the thing that kills me is that I live in the desert in the middle of nowhere really, about 2hrs to a big city and from what I can tell neither really have an archery shop. So I'm limited to purchasing things online. And as you all know, the internet is the endless abyss where knowledge pools together and becomes impossible to sort through.
Currently I'm stuck on arrows. Arrows are a whole heck of a lot more complicated than ammo. I've been doing research on arrow selecting for bows during this work shift (I work 4 nights, and sleep during the days in the dorms on-site), and I feel so overwhelmed its like I'm looking at buying my very first 22lr rifle and all of the reloading components to make my ammo because I can't just buy it.
Does anyone have tips on great all around arrows to start with? I'm looking at the 3Rivers Hunters Arrows Test Kit that includes 8 arrows of 4 different spines. But after I narrow down what length arrow and spine I need, do I have to buy a jig for fletching the arrows? Or repairing them? How strong are the pre-fletched arrows that you can buy online, like in basic target practice will the fletches fall off regularly or does it only happen once every couple of months.
Now that its getting to be summertime, our nights are a lot shorter and I have a lot more time during the day to hang out. A coworker told me about a local spot he goes to (we work in a National Forest) for some target practice, and I thought if I had a bow I wouldn't have to worry about always running out of ammo. So I'll basically be able to practice for a couple of hours, 3-4 days in a row, and then only in my freetime when my Fiancee isn't having me do projects around the house (which lets be honest here, I have no free time! ).
Anyways, thanks for any help you all can give me, I'm doing all of the research for her too and would be teaching her as much as I learn but I didn't think it would be this complicated.
The FIRST thing you need to do son is...get her un-scared of guns! Guns dont murder/kill people...people do. Get a 12 gauge to protect her and yourself from mean people that just may find you out there in the middle of nowhere.
2nd...You just can't go wrong with Easton brand arrows and the wealth of charts and info avail on their website. Go there to select the correct arrows for your his & hers bows. Check it out.
3rd...practice, practice, practice AND read, read, read all you can about archery and bow hunting...you're gonna love it!
Good luck, be alert and stay safe!
Archery is a great way to go, especially if she is afraid of guns. I can't help you with the arrows cuz I just go with what is recommended at the local shop.
Good Luck and have fun!!
Easton is a good choice, but I'm more of a Gold Tip man. An ultralight 400 or a 3555 is an awesome target/practice arrow. Either one will be good. When you get tuned up for hunting a heavier 500 or 600 will be better for penetration, but let's not get the cart in front of the horse. Perfect practice makes perfect, so when you get tired or catch yourself short drawing or snap shooting, take a break and rest up. That's the best advice I have. Hope it helps.
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Dozens of Congressmen File for Extension on Financial Disclosure Documents
June 15, 2011 | Instead of today, 76 House representatives will sometime this summer release reports on their stock, bond and mutual fund holdings, as well as investments in real estate, ownership interests in private companies and cash, according to a tally by the Center for Responsive Politics.
Craigslist Leader, Under Government Fire for 'Adult Services' Postings, Financially Tied to Numerous Democrats
September 5, 2010 | Craigslist.com founder Craig Newmark -- under fire by government officials and human rights organizations who believe his namesake website's "adult services" section facilitates prostitution and child sex trafficking -- has donated tens of thousands of dollars to Democratic candidates and committees, a Center for Responsive Politics analysis indicates.
Few Seats in the 'People's House' for Rangel Hearing, Cantor the PAC Man and more in Capital Eye Opener: July 30
July 30, 2010 | Twenty-term Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) faces a world of political hurt now that the Democrat-controlled House ethics committee hit its own political kin with 13 ethics charges.
House Committee Approves New Campaign Finance Regulations, Transparency Requirements in DISCLOSE Act
May 21, 2010 | The committee hearing room was crowded as the House Administration Committee met on Thursday afternoon to markup a bill that has become a top priority for congressional Democrats and the Obama administration. After three and a half hours of debate, the DISCLOSE Act was ultimately reported favorably out of the committee on a 6-3 party-line vote.
Third Quarter Campaign Finance Reports Show Money Race Is On
October 16, 2009 | An initial Center for Responsive Politics analysis has found that sitting members of the U.S. House of Representatives raised $48.2 million from July 1 through Sept. 30, 2009, based on the 336 reports we have in. The mean amount these lawmakers raised was $143,640, and the median amount was $126,680.
Support for Charles Rangel Wanes In Midst of Alleged Ethics Scandals
October 15, 2009 | Republican members of the House last week attempted to oust Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) from his powerful chairmanship of the House Ways & Means Committee for the duration of a House Ethics Committee investigation into alleged ethical misconduct surrounding his real estate investments and dubious personal financial disclosure reports. And although the effort failed and Rangel can sit tight for now, signs that he's sustained political damage are emerging.
Tracking Your Representatives' Health Care Cash
June 25, 2009 | Here's a cool tool that brings together data from various parts of OpenSecrets.org to show how much money each current lawmaker has raised from various health-related industries and the health sector overall since 1989 (including President Obama's haul).
Ethics Panel Members Received Paltry PMA Contributions
June 15, 2009 | The House Ethics Committee members who began an investigation into the activities of now-defunct lobbying firm PMA Group last week have received relatively little in the way of campaign donations from the firm and its defense-contractor clients.
Embattled Lobbying Firm PMA Targeted Members of Defense Committees
February 12, 2009 | The close ties between Rep. John Murtha and a Washington lobbying firm raided by the FBI have put the powerful Pennsylvania Democrat under greater scrutiny. The lobbyists at PMA Group have been Murtha's fifth most generous campaign donor over time, but he is just one of 284 members of the 111th Congress who have collected money from the firm, which specializes in securing federal earmarks for its clients. In total, PMA Group's employees and its political action committee have given current members of Congress $3.4 million since 1989.
Update: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Invest in Lawmakers
September 11, 2008 | When the federal government announced two months ago that it would be seizing mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, CRP looked at how much money members of Congress had collected since 1989 from the companies. On Sunday the government proceeded with the takeover and we've returned to our data to bring you the updates, this time providing a list of all 354 lawmakers who have gotten money from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (in July we posted the top 25).
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Driving Defensively at Any Age
Ah, the lure of the road! There's nothing like the ability to hop in the car and go. Driving gives us a sense of freedom, mobility, and convenience. If you want to stay safe (and keep your insurance premiums low), you'll need to drive defensively.
Do unto others, and watch what they do unto you
In some respects, driving defensively is about guessing. You want to communicate clearly with others on the road, so they won't have to guess what you're going to do. At the same time, you want to guess what others might do that could put you in harm's way, and take steps to avoid the harm.
Here's some tips every driver should keep in mind:
- Maintain your car, particularly the tires, brakes, lights (including turn signal and hazard lights), and windshield wipers.
- Clean all your windows (inside and outside) and mirrors, and keep them free of obstructions.
- No matter what time of day it is, turn on your lights on gloomy days or while driving in poor weather conditions. Always use your lights during the twilight times--the half-hours after sunrise and before sunset.
- Reduce your speed in bad weather and at night. In the dark or in fog, don't drive beyond what your headlights will illuminate.
- Use your turn signals, even if only changing lanes.
- Watch for turning vehicles, and be cautious about trusting another driver's turn signal that's been on for a while; watch for the execution of the turn, rather than the intention.
- Keep your distance from other vehicles (especially large trucks), particularly those in front of you, and stay out of their blind spots (close up behind them on either side). If you can't see a truck's side mirrors, the trucker can't see you.
- When pulling away from a stop sign or a traffic light, check the intersection for oncoming cross traffic.
- Always wear your seat belt; it'll keep you in place if you suddenly have to change direction.
The young and the restless
It's an unfortunate fact, but drivers 16 to 24 years old have the most trouble focusing on the job at hand. Since they haven't yet driven much, they're inexperienced at scanning traffic. As a result, they fail to recognize danger while it's still at a safe distance, and they're sometimes slow to make a tough decision. What they've learned about good driving is too often offset by their overconfidence and willingness to take risks. Compared with other age groups, teenage drivers are more likely to drive too fast, follow too closely, and leave too little margin for error. As a result, they have the highest rate of accidents and fatalities per mile driven--and the highest auto insurance rates to show for it.
In addition to the tips listed above, if you're a teen, here are some things you can do to improve your safety record on the road. They include:
- Pulling away gradually: Jackrabbit starts out of intersections are for jackrabbits.
- Looking twice before pulling out, especially to your right: You'd be surprised how often an oncoming car has been hiding behind your passenger-side windshield post.
- Looking to your rear before backing out of a parking space in a lot: Maybe the people directly behind you are leaving, too; you don't want to rear-end their car.
- Looking both left and right when making a right turn: Granted, the traffic's coming toward you from the left, but that lady on the curb to your right entered the crosswalk while you weren't looking. . . .
- Turning your head to physically check for a clear passage before you change lanes.
- Keeping 2 seconds of distance between you and the car in front of you; 4 seconds if you're going over 35 miles per hour: Mark when the car ahead of you passes a certain point, and do the "one thousand one, one thousand two" routine until you reach the same point; if you didn't even reach two, back off!
- Watching the road 12 seconds down the road: Give yourself plenty of time to see trouble developing.
- Slowing down!
The not-so-safe senior?
Aging may not cause accidents, but older individuals do have some special concerns when it comes to maintaining safe driving habits. Medical problems (or the medications prescribed for them) can affect one's ability to drive. Signs of unsafe driving practices among seniors can include:
- Stopping when there's a green light, or running a red light without realizing it
- Drifting from one lane to another
- Confusing the gas and brake pedals
- Unwittingly hitting or coming close to people, cars, or other objects
- Getting lost in familiar places
- Going too slowly
When measuring the number of crashes per mile driven, the accident rate for seniors begins to rise at age 70 and goes up rapidly at age 80. These factors cause insurance premiums to rise for drivers entering their 60s, and to increase thereafter. Taking a driver improvement course may reduce these increases; many states require insurance discounts for drivers (usually those over 55) who complete a state-certified course.
Some steps you can take to maintain good habits and to drive defensively as you grow older include:
- Seeing a doctor: Have a physical exam, including vision and memory testing. Review what medications you take, and their side effects.
- Checking the visibility: Can you still see clearly all around you? Make sure your seat cushions provide firm support. To minimize potential whiplash, center your head restraint even with your ears, not on the base of your neck.
- Planning your trips: You can then concentrate on your driving, not on figuring out how to get there. Let passengers help with the navigating.
- Trying to avoid driving in bad weather, in heavy traffic, or on unfamiliar roads: If you can't avoid driving at night, use the day/night positions on the rearview mirror to reduce headlight glare.
- Learning where your dashboard controls are: When driving, find them by feel, and keep your eyes on the road.
- Watching for the flashing lights from emergency vehicles: You may not always hear the sirens.


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Recognizing the increased value of forage and production, and the marketing latitude that comes with it, is the primary profit driver in the stocker business today, says Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist.
"For 30 years, cattle feeders could put pounds on calves cheaper themselves than they could buy them because of the cost of gain (COG). For stocker operators, I think that's what has really changed," Peel says.
Consider that feedlot COG based on closeouts for Kansas feedlot from 1992 to 2006 averaged about $56/cwt. During that same period, Peel explains the value of gain (VOG) averaged $56-$58/cwt. It was consistent no matter the particular kind of stocker program or season.
In other words, Peel explains VOG reflects COG and should.
"The market encourages the industry to be as efficient as possible. It comes down to who can do something the cheapest," Peel says. "Feedlot COG really set the bar on how high stocker VOG could be. From a feedlot perspective, it's a question of whether you want to put more pounds on the cattle yourself or buy them."
Around 2006, skyrocketing corn prices pushed feedlot COG beyond $1/lb., pulling VOG along.
"VOG has jumped sharply because it's driven by feedlot COG, which is the alternative for adding weight to cattle," Peel emphasizes.
When cattle feeders could no longer add pounds cheaper than they could buy them, Peel explains stockers carved out more opportunity to buy calves at heavier weights, to own the cattle longer and to market feeder cattle across a broader range of weights.
"Now that feedlot COG is not the cheapest way to add pounds, stockers have another 200 lbs. of weight gain to work with and a broader range of placement weights. We have more opportunity to hold cattle longer and to put more weight on them," Peel says. "Where you could work before was economically narrow. You'd buy the lightest calf you could and then sell them at around 650 lbs. In general, there is a lot more opportunity now, and in a lot of ways it's easier. The market gives you more room to work than it ever did."
Peel believes the primary challenge for stocker producers these days is evaluating how they might do things differently in order to exploit the added flexibility provided by increased forage value.
"The secret to the stocker business has always been to have a robust playbook and then look to the market to determine which play to call," Peel says. "It used to be only one play would work in a given year or season but now a handful can."
Spun differently, a stand-by program of buying cattle at a certain weight for a rigidly specific program likely will work less frequently today.
Changing Value Drivers
As forage value and VOG increase, the relative value components of stocker production change.
Generally speaking, Peel says stocker operations have made money three primary ways: upgrading mismanaged cattle and assembling and sorting cattle into uniform groups; adding pounds (VOG); and exploiting seasonal price trends.
"Higher VOG puts more relative emphasis on the ability of cattle to gain weight," Peel says. "For some, there could be a proportional shift in their motivation toward cattle with more ability to gain, making more of their money from the VOG (vs. making it from upgrading)."
That means while the buy price remains crucial to the stocker profit equation, producers have more incentive to buy cattle with more ability to gain pounds.
"By and large, the market hasn't rewarded good cattle as much as it has paid to upgrade poor-quality cattle," Peel says. "Historically, a lot of value came from upgrading cattle. There is still a place for that, and there is still value in assembling uniform groups of cattle, but all else being equal, high VOG puts more premium on higher-quality cattle. Cattle that gain better have more value."
"Stocker operators who can identify those cattle in sale barn or out in the country are the ones who have an advantage," says Stan Bevers, Texas AgriLife Extension agricultural economist.
Doing More With The Basics
Of course, it's still hard to underestimate the value of such stocker basics as getting cattle bought right.
"My first profit is in the buy," Bevers says. "If I get them bought right, the rest starts to fall into place." If not, climbing from the economic hole toward breakeven seems, and often is, insurmountable.
Obviously, there's usually only so much wiggle room on buying opportunities relative to when calves are needed.
"Is there value in one set of calves vs. another? Can I buy calves a little cheaper or of a little lesser quality and make them work in my operation compared to someone else?" Bevers asks. "Recognize there are people out there who buy cattle for a living and can help you identify those differences."
Still, Bevers says, "Things have grown so dynamic, it almost comes down to whether or not there is moisture, whether you have somewhere to go with the calves, and whether or not calves are available for a decent price."
Though more can be done to alter the sell price – the other bookend of gross margin – opportunities for control are also limited.
"Do I want to take a position? Does my banker tell me I need to? Do I short the board, buy puts or Livestock Risk Protection Insurance?" Bevers asks. "If you don't do anything, you're saying you expect the price (indicated by futures) will stay the same or go higher."
That leaves the gross margin.
Here in the Rolling Plains surrounding Vernon, TX, the sprawling wheat pasture country where Bevers is headquartered, he says gross margins remain remarkably static at around $250-$300/head. That was true when calves were worth $500/head coming in, and is still true now that they're worth $800 and more.
There's not much that can be done about the sunk costs in the margin – things like cattle cost and interest. Likewise, around here, Bevers says you can count on pasture cost eating up about half of the margin. But he reckons that leaves 10-25% of the margin that producers can control.
"Once you get past the buy and sell, everything else is about gain, the things that comprise average daily gain and everything you do to promote that; adequate forage, implants and ionophores," Bevers says. "What's my gain and what can I do to enhance it? If cost enhances gain, that's probably a dollar well spent."
The same goes for time and resources spent to straighten out calves and keep them healthy.
"The stocker producer is selling pounds. The more pounds he can generate from his forage base, the more he increases profitability," says Doug Hufstedler, Elanco Animal Health beef technical consultant. "We know healthy animals gain more. So, what proven technologies can I utilize to optimize gain, be it an implant, Rumensin®, or a well-designed and executed animal health program?"
"Death loss costs more than it did before. There's just a higher level of risk in general," Peel says. "Management is clearly worth more. VOG puts more emphasis on the productivity of animals. Because animals are more valuable, there are more dollars at risk. So there is a lot of value in minimizing death loss and anything that reduces productivity."
Hufstedler believes tracking the performance of individual cattle is an underutilized opportunity that can help producers measure the relative worth of various management practices and technologies.
With that in mind, Hufstedler is an advocate of collecting and utilizing, at a minimum, group, and ideally, individual animal data rather than guessing. He explains the latter often leads to uninformed, profit-killing, kneejerk reactions. He emphasizes descriptive information and performance data can be a powerful decision-making tool.
Hufstedler adds that tracking individual cattle relative to such variables as order buyer, origin, sale barn, trucking company, transit time, etc., helps gauge potential risk level, which ensures proper health protocols are in place upon arrival. Subsequently, he explains performance pros and cons can be evaluated and leveraged using the same information.
"With the right information, you can identify warning signs in front of a wreck that help you stay ahead of the cattle rather than behind them," Hufstedler says. "I think that's something we've been missing out on and to me, that's one of the biggest opportunities stocker producers can capitalize on."
"The stocker business has always been defined by higher risk and higher return. Every dollar you spend is up for grabs. Add that to the dollars on the table and there is more emphasis on risk management," Peel says.
Incidentally, Hufstedler also sees growing opportunity for some stocker producers to spread capital risk by growing calves in partnership with or for larger stocker and cattle feeding entities.
"Generally, they find you because you have developed a reputation for delivering well straightened out calves," Hufstedler says.
High VOG Should Continue
"Fewer calves and high-priced corn says anything you can do to add weight with forage is a good thing. I don't see that changing back fundamentally. The beef industry came from a forage basis and I think the market is telling us we need to return to more of it," Peel says. "The only way we can change the amount of grain we use as an industry is by what we do to the cattle before they get to the feedlot. That's why I think the stocker industry has to grow. That's why I'm optimistic about the stocker business and the forage business."
As always, though, Bevers explains, "It isn't doing one big thing better that makes one stocker producer more profitable than another; it's the accumulation of doing lots of little things better."


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Video: How to Build Sawhorses
A quick-and-dirty sawhorse that's rock-solid
Framing carpenters usually build these horses when they show up at a job site. They leave them behind for the other subcontractors to use, then build new ones at their next job. It's not unusual for the new homeowner to inherit a pair and hold on to them for years.
Features: Inexpensive,
easy to build, super
Cost: $12 each
Time: 10 to 15 minutes each (using a pneumatic nail gun)
Skill level: Beginner
Mark's sawhorse plan
Go get two 12-ft. 2x4s and one 10-ft. 2x4. Using 16d nails or 3-in. screws, assemble the three boards that make up the I-beam. Attach the legs, using a framing square to square the legs to the beam. Attach the rails last. You're done, so get to work.
Mark Petersen is a Contributing Editor at The Family Handyman.
Video: Build a Portable Sawhorse Table
Discover how to build a sawhorse work table that's easy to set up and take apart. With standard wood and tools, you can make this simple, portable sawhorse table in an hour or two. And you'll appreciate the simplicity and sturdiness. You can mount tools on this work table, use it to make long cuts and much more.
A true classic that will last for a lifetime—or more
Here's a design that's been around for a hundred years—maybe longer. It's low, so you can use your knee to hold down your work. The compound miters make this one a little trickier to build than the others, but if you take one component at a time and label them as you go, in a couple of hours you'll have a pair of sawhorses that your own grandkids will be proud to replicate someday.
We simplified this one a little bit. On the version Ken made, the legs are mortised into the edge of a non-tapered top board. To make this horse, you need one 8-ft. 2x6 and two 8-ft. 1x6s.
Features: Inexpensive,
elegant, light, stackable,
Cost: $12 each
Time: one hour each
Skill level: Intermediate
Ken's sawhorse plan
Top: Cut the top to length first, then taper the edges on a
table or circular saw. All the angles on this horse are 13
degrees. (If you're the superstitious sort, cut your angles at
12.99 degrees.)
Legs: It helps to cut the legs close to their actual size beforehand so you can hold them up and visualize the direction of the cut and the orientation of the bevel. After cutting the legs to size, reset your circular saw to 90 degrees and taper the legs. Mark the taper line 3-1/2 in. over on the bottom of the leg up to the bottom of the gusset. Lay the top board upside down on a flat surface and attach each leg with three 2-in. screws.
Gussets: Trim the top and bottom edges of the gusset boards with parallel 13-degree angles. Mark one gusset using the sawhorse and copy the other three from that template.
Ken Collier is Editor in Chief at The Family Handyman.
A folding sawhorse with a built-in shelf
Some sawhorses have a shelf and some fold up, but Jeb's design combines both features. And he's right—these horses are fun to build. To make a pair, you'll need a 4 x 4-ft. sheet of 3/4-in. plywood, one 8-ft. 2x6, one 8-ft. 2x4, two 12-ft. 2x4s and eight hinges.
Features: Foldable, includes
a shelf, fun to build
Cost: $40 each
Time: One hour each
Skill level: Beginner to intermediate
Jeb's sawhorse plan
Legs: After cutting the top 2x6 to length, cut both sides of
each leg at a 15-degree angle. Make sure the angles are parallel.
Fasten hinges to the ends of two of the legs, then
attach those legs by fastening the hinges to the top piece.
Attach the other two legs with 3-in. screws.
Shelf: Cut the 2x4 that supports one side of the shelf. Mark a line 8 in. up from the bottom of the leg, line up the bottom of the 2x4 with that line, and attach it with two 3-in. screws on each side. Cut the shelf to size and notch the two corners using a jigsaw. Fasten the hinges to the shelf, then use two 11-1/8-in. blocks of wood to temporarily hold the shelf in place while you fasten the hinged side of the shelf to the legs. Cut a 23-3/4-in. x 1-1/2-in. strip of plywood to overlap the 2x4 shelf brace. Attach it with wood glue and 1-1/4- in. screws. You may have to trim it a bit before fastening.
Jeb, a Field Editor from Fairport, NY, is a chiropractor by trade. When he's not busy adjusting spines, you can find him assembling wine racks for his friends and family (probably using his favorite sawhorses).
Space-saving sawhorses
These metal foldable horses can be hung on a wall or stacked in a corner. And if you have to drag horses from one job to another, these are the ones for you. But be careful not to pinch a finger folding them up.
Travis is particularly fond of the EBCO brand—he claims to own a dozen of them.
Features: Inexpensive,
foldable, strong
Cost: $18 each, plus the cost of the top board
Sawhorses loaded with features
We asked our Field Editors to pick their favorite sawhorse, and the most popular by far was the FatMax. The top has notches, making it a great place to hold sacrificial 2x4s when you're cutting up plywood and other sheet goods. Each leg is adjustable, which is pretty handy when you're working on uneven ground. They have a built-in shelf and fold up relatively flat, making them perfect for storing on the wall.
Features: Foldable,
includes a shelf,
adjustable legs
Cost: $37 each


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Athletes foot/ringworm from booties? What the **** man
Both of those need to be contracted from someone else I'm pretty sure. So unless someone else was wearing your booties, I don't see how this could happen.
with the way my booties smell i wouldnt be surprised if the same happened to me
Mabye it floated in the water and attached to your bootie. A ringworm superbug. You should call the CDC my friend.
Never heard of that happening. You go to the gym? I used to get weird skin ailments from the mats when I trained Jujitsu...nasty ase of ringworm(that I passed on to my ex, she wasn't happy;)), also warts on my hands that were a bit@H to get off. Never thought any of that stuff would survive in salt water.