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When You Need Ten Feet of Books…By Sadie Stein
I once knew a man who bought antique books by the foot to fill the majestic library of a new house. He was completely unembarrassed by this fact, which is, I guess, the only way to be, and there was something very eighteenth century about the whole thing. (On close inspection, a lot of them proved to be bound sermons, in many volumes.) The idea of insufficient books to fill shelves is a novel idea to most apartment dwellers, certainly in New York. I was, therefore, fascinated to read about the Strand Bookstore's Books by the Foot program, in which the New York institution furnishes volumes for films, magazine shoots, private buyers, and, presumably, decorators. Read More

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Have you tried turning on WEP on your fake AP and set a WEP-key?
Does that change anything?
(airbase-ng -W 1 -w 0123456789 ...)
Not sure if i should post this in the bugs, hardware or this forum.
Anyhoo... I got this oldish Sony vaio. Intel onboard wifi chipset, BT4 final loaded iwl3945, iwlcore and mac80211. It connects fine, injects fine, monitors fine, but when i setup a fake AP i got issues. Broadcasts the AP normally, other computers see the AP, but when connected to it they simply don't receive an IP from dhcpd3. At first i thought it was me doing something wrong, so i wrote down a small script and changed various values to see where was the problem (changing the dhcpd.conf, the AP parameters, etc etc). Then i tested the script with a Toshiba NB100 and it worked fine. AP up and running, clients connecting and getting assigned an IP. Googled around for iwl3945, found an other driver pack (compat-wireless with iwlwifi) which i compiled & installed, and then the wifi didn't work at all (error at loading micro code, ifconfig didnt work at all, etc). So i uninstalled and im stuck at this.
I realize my problem isnt a biggie. Most likely will get a usb dongle to use for testing honeypot and fake APs, but its annoying. Anyone had any simular issue, or any experience on this issue ? Thanks in advance!
Have you tried turning on WEP on your fake AP and set a WEP-key?
Does that change anything?
(airbase-ng -W 1 -w 0123456789 ...)
i can confirm this on the Final.it worked in the beta(not prebeta).
on the final you should use
/etc/init.d/dhcp3-server restart
Hey fluveritz
Just tried it, and clients couldn't associate with BSSID.
The airbase-ng output was: Broken SKA: {mac address} (expected 151, got 32 bytes)
I tried different settings, tried not setting masquerading or routing, just starting an AP and assigning IPs on the interface, but nothing...
I also tried the same settings on my NB100 eepc, and guess what? it works fine!
Also, when i setup the fakeAP from the NB100, i cannot connect to it from my BT4 sony vaio (the same one that has the problem setting up a fakeAP). So im thinking my problem is with the wireless driver or the wireless chipset on the vaio...


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See this thread http://www.backtrack-linux.org/forum...compiling.html
iv been having a few problems here and there but i ran in to two that are really bothering me.
1. i created a normal user for my BackTrack so i could run VLC since i did not work in root. is there any way to fix that so it well run in root ?
2. after installing VLC i decided that i would install GTA:SA (Grand Theft Auto San Andreas). now after installing it, wine wouldn't run it, so after that i decided to try and run it in root and what do you know it work in root. so if i cant get VLC to run in root is there a way i can get wine to run in my user?
sorry for any spelling mistakes or bad grammar its like 1:30 in the morning and this problem is bugging me enough that i cant sleep.
If there is any topic i missed telling me how to fix any of thoughs im sorry but i couldnt find any. thanks to any one willing to try and help me and my problem
See this thread http://www.backtrack-linux.org/forum...compiling.html
thanks dude man for helping me out with vlc.
but now i have found somthing else out with wine.
i run gta:sa once and when i exit it and try to run it again it wont run it hangs then stops. any ideas or a post some were about this ?
sorry for asking another thing on this post but i really didnt think i should make a new post just for this one problem
We do not support adding or creating users in BT thanks.
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Fixed the prob: it was a faulty USB port :X
Delete me :P
Hmm ifconfig -a shows no rausb0 like I used to get on bt3. The rt73 module _is_ loaded however. lsmod displays:
I really had no problems at all injecting/monitoring with this USB dongle on bt3Code:Bus 001 Device 005: ID 13b1:0020 Linksys WUSB54GC 801.11g Adapter [ralink rt73]
and the fact that the module is still loading but not working perplexes me.
h x x p://backtrack.offensive-security.com/index.php/HCL:Wireless#Linksys_WUSB54GC <-- I'm using that :]
Fixed the prob: it was a faulty USB port :X
Delete me :P
How resolve this problem is a bug ?
I have the same usb card and dont work is the same problem.
I believe the BT4 version of the driver module is called rt73usb.
I have the card in me head, but you have the memory problems?
In bt4 yes it is, in my case yes rt73usb but the usb card dont work Linksys WUSB54GC
the message of ifconfig is : rausb0 ERROR while getting interface flags :No such device
In the bt3 dont work the injects packets with areplay --test rausb0
and the module is listed in lsmod.
Help me ....
I have the same WUSB54GC card.(Make sure its not WUSB54GSC as the one with the S is SpeedBoost, and not compatible!). What I did was install the custom rt73 drivers. Ifconfig the default one down and rmmod it(I think it comes up as wlan0 in bt4, can't remember). Then install the ones from this site: http://homepages.tu-darmstadt.de/~p_larbig/wlan/
Once the enhanced driver is installed, do a modprobe rt73, then you should have back your rausb0 default hardware id and can then do all the normal settings for the card, like iwpriv forceprism 1, other options, etc.
I've patched the driver with rt73-k2wrlz-3.0.2.tar.bz2.
Before i did i was using wlan0 then after the patch i was using rausb0, but logged on today and now im back to using wlan0.
I'm Backtrack 4 beta via vmware workstation. RT73 is a D-LINK DWA110.
Can anyone just shed some light on this.
Thanks in advance if i sound like an idiot.
I hope it will help. I had the same pb using BT4 in VMWare with a WUSB54GC dongle.
When I turned my USB in monitor mode, my interface name was 'mon0' in monitor mode, and not 'wlan0' as before.
Injection works perfectly with 'mon0' interface name
Cheers, every bit of info helps.
I'm also using the WUSB54GC v. 3 USB dongle and BT4 beta in VMWare, and despite strictly following many of the instructions posted (here, aircrack forum, and more) I cannot get it to appear after an 'airmon-ng' or even in 'iwconfig'. The device works in Windows and VMWare claims to have taken control, I just can't seem to get a grip on it. I even tried the drivers recommended from homepages.tu-darmstadt.de.
...but these do not work. I had limited success installing the 'apocolipse' package.
Any tips or recommended guides?
Thanks so very much.


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James Taylor mourns musically for fallen MIT officer
Listen to James Taylor on iHeartRadio
James Taylor is among the many celebrating the life of MIT police officer Sean Collier.
Taylor performed at a Wednesday memorial for the young officer whose life was cut short last week - a suspected casualty of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects. The singer-songwriter delivered moving renditions of his songs "Shower The People" and "The Water Is Wide."
The memorial, held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, also included remarks from Vice President Joe Biden who galvanized the mourners in saying the U.S. would never be intimidated by terrorists. Biden also saluted the bravery of all law enforcement officers everytime they walk out the door to go to work.
Investigators believe the Boston Marathon bombing suspects killed Collier for his gun last week. He was ambushed while sitting in his police car.
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Refurbished Mac mini with OS X Server 2.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
Refurbished Mac mini with OS X Server 2.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
Product Information
Originally released July 2011
8GB memory
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|2.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
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Now serving up quad-core power.
Mac mini with OS X Server features a 2.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor that delivers incredible speed and performance, thanks to innovations like Turbo Boost 2.0, Hyper-Threading, and an integrated memory controller. Add in 6MB of L3 cache, and you'll find that Mac mini with OS X Server is packed with power.
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4th Annual Honor Thy Mother: A Royal Mother's Day Tea
Class Act Entertainment Group
Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (PDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
New Orleans Leading Dinner Theater Production Company Honors Mothers through Poetry, Dance, Theater & Song
Class Act Entertainment, New Orleans Leading production company for Dinner Theater, present its 4th Annual
Honor Thy Mother:"A Royal Mother's Day Tea" Sunday, May 12, 2013, 3 o'clock in the afternoon at Crystal Palace (1725 Gretna Blvd., Harvey). This must attend event is designed exclusively for mothers to enjoy the company of their families and friends while they are given the royal treatment that they deserve.
With exquisite cuisines and delicious desserts as the flavors of the day, this family affair will fill not only your pallet but, your spirit as well. The afternoon of elegance begins with a trademark tea party followed by a one of a kind Fashion Show and the classical sounds of acclaimed violinist, Trenton Thomas' String Orchestra. Special performance from international poet,
Késhia "Peaches" Caldwell accompanied by the interpretive dance of Adrian Lindsey along with the musical styling of Tarriona "Tank" Ball.
Highlighting the evening, is the original stage play
written by DivaStating Arts & Entertainment.
live in concert!
"Honor Thy Mother" is a time when we get the opportunity to dedicate our uninterrupted attention to our mothers. Class Act will make sure that not only every mother but every person walks away from our productions knowing the true essence of celebrating and honoring the one who gave us life, our mothers," says Class Act CEO/Producer, Ché Romana Jones.
Honor Thy Mother is the perfect gift for mothers!
When & Where
Crystal Palace
1725 Gretna Boulevard
Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (PDT)
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31 March - 1 April 2014 | Imperial College London, UK
The Ninth International Conference on Computation in Electromagnetics CEM 2014 has now taken place.
The event brought together over a hundred participants from 24 countries - students and researchers engaged in methods and techniques of computational electromagnetic, engineers facing the challenges of hazards and EMC/EMI and designers of low frequency as well as high frequency devices.
Find out more about the event.


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I was intrigued when femme was going on about baby cemntre last night so I had a look. As I began signing up I kind of paused and thought this has reached a new level of sadness, a 28 year old man trolling a pregnancy forum for laughs. But the pause didn't last long and I continued anyhow.
I couldn't be arsed put much thought into a first thread just incase the mods were dead strict and just insta-banned me, so i copied an old thread i made a while back but changed bits accordingly.
If they take the bait i'll make up some other daft shit to wind them up as well:


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Baker's cystPopliteal cyst; Bulge-knee
Baker's cyst is a buildup of joint fluid (synovial fluid) that forms a cyst behind the knee.
A Baker's cyst is caused by swelling in the knee. The swelling is due to an increase in synovial fluid - the fluid that lubricates the knee joint. When pressure builds up, fluid bulges into the back of the knee.
Baker's cyst commonly occurs with:
- A tear in the meniscal cartilage of the knee
- Knee arthritis (in older adults)
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Other knee problems
A large cyst may cause some discomfort or stiffness, but there are often no symptoms. There may be a painless or painful swelling behind the knee.
The cyst may feel like a water-filled balloon. Sometimes, the cyst may break open (rupture), causing pain, swelling, and bruising on the back of the knee and calf.
It is important to know whether pain or swelling is caused by a Baker's cyst or a blood clot. A blood clot (deep venous thrombosis) can also cause pain, swelling, and bruising on the back of the knee and calf. A blood clot may be dangerous and requires immediate medical attention.
Exams and Tests
During a physical exam, thehealth care providerwill look for a softlump in the back of the knee.
- If the cyst is small, comparing the affected knee to the normal knee can be helpful.
- There may bea decreasein range of motion caused by pain or by the size of the cyst.
- In some cases there will be catching, locking, pain, or other signs and symptoms of a meniscal tear.
Shining a light through the cyst (transillumination) can show that the growth is fluid filled.
If thelump grows quickly, or you have night pain, severe pain, or fever, you will need more tests to make sure you do not have other types of tumors.
X-rays will not show the cyst or a meniscal tear, but they will show other problems that may be present, including arthritis.
MRIs can help the health care provider see the cyst and look for any meniscal injury.
Often no treatment is needed. The health care provider can watch the cyst over time.
If the cyst is painful, the goal of treatment is to correct the problem that is causing the cyst, such as arthritis or a meniscus tear.
Sometimes, a cyst can be drained (aspirated) or, in rare cases, removed with surgery if it becomes very large or causes symptoms.
- The cyst has a high chance of returning if the cause is not addressed.
- The surgery may also damage nearby blood vessels and nerves.
Outlook (Prognosis)
A Baker's cyst will not cause any long-term harm, but it can be annoying and painful. The symptoms of Baker's cysts usually come and go.
Long-term disability is rare. Most people improve with time or arthroscopic surgery.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have swelling behind the knee that becomes large or painful. Pain could be a sign of infection.
Foley BA, Christopher TA. Injection therapy of bursitis and tendinitis. In: Roberts JR, Hedges JR, eds. Clinical Proceedings in Emergency Medicine. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2009:chap 52.
Huddleston JI, Goodman SB. Hip and knee pain. In: Firestein GS, Budd RC, Harris ED Jr., et al., eds. Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2008:chap 42.
Biundo JJ. Bursitis, tendinitis, and other periarticular disorders and sports medicine. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 271.
Review Date: 6/29/2012
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director and Director of Didactic Curriculum, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington; and C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.


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Kaferia was an inhabited planet. This planet was the homeworld for the insectoid Kaferians, as well as the Kaferian apples.
In the mid-23rd century, Gary Mitchell visited this planet more than once. Each time he visited the planet, he always favored the apples. (TOS: "Where No Man Has Gone Before")
An image of a Kaferian insectoid was part of the USS Enterprise-D library computer in 2364. (TNG: "The Big Goodbye")
The image of the Kaferian seen in "The Big Goodbye" was from the FASA RPG module The Federation.
According to The Worlds of the Federation Kaferia was Tau Ceti III. According to Star Trek: Star Charts (p. 44, "United Federation of Planets I"), Kaferia was located in the Tau Ceti system, in or near Federation space, in the Alpha Quadrant. In the mid-22nd century, Kaferia was a destination on the Vulcan trade routes. In 2378, Tau Ceti III was a Federation member.
External link Edit
- Kaferia at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works


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Only two more days until Santa comes a calling. Have you been good or are you getting switches in your stocking? Me, I'm pleading the fifth. Anyway, I hope you and yours have a blessed holiday season.
'Fête de Noël'
More than 1,300 women, including a few men and children, filled the Hilton New Orleans Riverside's grand ballroom for the Ladies Leukemia League "Fête de Noël" Dec. 12. This year's event, chaired by Jacquelyn Milan, honored the event's founders and New Orleans Saints' wives.
The league was founded in 1968 by Katsie Mecom, wife of the Saints' first owner, John Mecom. Friends with Carol Channing, who was appearing at the Roosevelt Hotel's Blue Room, she volunteered to appear at a fundraiser of Katsie's choosing. After discussing the offer with Saints' wife Jacque Whitsell, whose friend had lost a child to leukemia, they decided on the Leukemia Society. Honored at the luncheon along with Whitsell were Karen Wood, Henrietta Hall, Arlene Mmahat, Sharon Lambert, Dixie Taylor, Peggy Hepting and Myrna Linden.
The following year, the group became independent and incorporated as the Ladies Leukemia League in order to keep its fundraising efforts more local. To date more than $3 million has been raised for research, and another $175,000 was presented to five Gulf South region researchers at the luncheon. They included Dr. Shou Dong, Dr. Karen Rabin, Laura S. Levy, Lily Jun-shen Huang and Dr. Alfonso Quintas-Cardama. The grants were presented by Faye Young and Rosalie Edwards.
The day began with cocktails, shopping via a most tempting silent auction and visiting with friends old and new. I thoroughly enjoyed catching up with my hostess, Joan Ingram, who co-chaired the event; as well as her twin sister, Jean Rice, and Beth Cristina, all of whom I met on my first party-hopping foray in New Orleans; and a former co-worker of mine, Lynn Savoie. As we all sat down for a delicious lunch following league President Meb Cafalu's welcome, Dillard's models took to the runway in a make-you-want-to-shop-now fashion show that traveled the globe from Paris to Madrid, the Austrian Alps to Hong Kong, Africa to the Caribbean, Dallas and, finally, home to the Big Easy. The festivities wrapped up with the announcement of the raffle winners and awarding of door prizes. WDSU's Margaret Orr served as mistress of ceremonies.
Also assisting Milan with the luncheon were Catherine Accardo, Gene Alario, Cynthia Aucoin, Lisa Baynham, Melba Bruce, Priscilla Casey, Sandra Chaisson, Michelle Charvet, Joyce Coleman, Carolyn D'Antonio, Suzanne deMontluzin, Fay Doucet, Anna Eller, Carolyn Escher, Anne Favret, Suzanne Friloux, Pat Golemi, Suzette Herpich, Kathy Johnson, Lauren Lagarde, Jeri Landry, Martine Chaisson Linares, Kathy Mitchell, Janet Patterson, Paula Pizzaloto, Linda Raphael, Christy Saladino, Phyllis Stacy, Cissy Tittle, Maria Winn, Denise Woodward and Kathi Zimmerman.
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'Dancing With Big Buddy'
Well, the wait is over; we now know who the 2013 Star Dancers for Big Buddy's seventh annual gala are going to be. They were announced, and introduced to each other and their professional dance partners, at a luncheon hosted by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Dec. 11.
So, drum roll please, they are Shelly Beal, owner SB Wellness Group; Nikki Caldwell, coach LSU women's basketball; Rosa Flores, WBRZ-TV; Scott Kaiser, attorney; Heather Kleinpeter Savoy, real estate agent; Nan McCann, Baton Rouge High School principal; Dr. Douglass and Kelli Mendoza, Ochsner Medical Center; Michelle Pricer, The Dunham School; Ob Soonthornsima, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana; Ralph Stephens, Postlethwaite & Netterville; Wayne P. Talbot, East Baton Rouge Parish school system; John Tyler, attorney; Jim Urdiales, owner Mestizo Restaurant; Todd Waguespack, Level BR Construction; and Dr. Ann Zelditz.
To bring home the point of why they agreed to participate, former Little Buddy Travis Dabney and his employer, L'Auberge Casino, dropped by to deliver a $1,500 check in Travis' honor to Big Buddy.
WBRZ news anchors Sylvia Weatherspoon and John Pastorek return as emcees, and joining The Advocate's Smiley Anders as a judge will be Lynn Spears, aka Britney's mom.
It all takes place April 27 at LSU's Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Tickets go on sale Feb. 1 and are available by calling Big Buddy at (225) 388-9737 or online at http://www.bigbuddyprogram.org. See you there!!
Lane's success
If you're from anywhere in the greater Baton Rouge area, chances are pretty good you've purchased or at least ridden in a car that has "Gerry Lane Enterprises" stamped on the rear bumper. After all, car salesman extraordinaire Gerry Lane has sold more than $10 billion in automobiles during his 59 years in the business.
Now, at age 81, he has teamed up with my buddy, Leo Honeycutt, to tell the story of his rise from Dust Bowl Okie to one of America's top car dealers. The duo were signing copies of "Gerry Lane, An American Success Story" at Barnes & Noble Perkins Rowe Dec. 14. By the time Gerry, Leo and publisher Jim Brown, of Lisburn Press, arrived there was a line waiting on them. It might just be the perfect Christmas gift for the entrepreneur on your list.
Woman's Club
One of my favorite holiday traditions is the December Woman's Club coffee. Unfortunately I didn't make it to this year's Dec. 6 "Deck the Halls with Sounds of Christmas" celebration, which featured the musical talent of the Foto Sisters — Addie, Gaylyn and Katie — and a program of holiday favorites. Cameo artist was Baton Rouge Quilting Society member Eileen Gosselin.
The coffee is also when the club draws the winning names of its Jingle Bell Raffle. The lucky winners were Helen Daigle, Judy Foust, Pat Pike, Chris Viator and Jennifer Angier.
Welcoming members and guests were Lois Saye and Sandra Thomas. Decorations were by Debra Tarter. Others assisting with the event were Diane Finley, Jackie Kreutzer Jane Dennard-Dimattia, Rita Grant, Diane Olinde, Jackie Creaghan, Debbie Harris, Alice Bondy-Hill, Carol Haase, Geraldine Ryder, Linda Wasilosky and Anjier.
Items for "Pam's Party Line" and "Scenes from Around Town" must be received by 9 a.m. the Monday preceding the run date. Digital photos should be emailed to email@example.com; hard copy photos should be dropped off at or mailed to The Advocate, 7290 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70821. Events will run no later than four weeks after they have taken place. The date, place of the event and a contact name and phone number must be included. Photos may not include more than nine people and will be used on a space-available basis. Hard copy photos can be picked up in the lobby of The Advocate for up to three months after they run. By submitting photos to The Advocate, you agree that they can be published in any of The Advocate's print or digital publications.


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Yes it's possible.
i want to spoof my MAC address with one of friend's, v r in same n/w, is it possible in BT2 final. i m using WI-FI
u can use macchanger to change your mac to what ever you want.
> macchanger -m 00:11:22:33:44:55 ath0
this changes ath0's mac address to 00:11:22:33:44:55
at least i think thats the syntax, i might be a little off, look it up


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Navy Jack Don't Tread On Me T-Shirt
The rattlesnake had long been a symbol of resistance to the British in Colonial America. The phrase "Don't tread on me" may be coined during the American Revolutionary War, a variant perhaps of the snake severed in segments labeled with the names of the colonies and the legend "Join, or Die" which had appeared first in Benjamin Franklin's Pennsylvania Gazette in 1754, as a political cartoon reflecting on the Albany Congress. The rattlesnake (specifically, the Timber Rattlesnake) is especially significant and symbolic to the American Revolution. The rattle has thirteen layers, signifying the original Thirteen Colonies. And, the snake does not strike until provoked, a quality echoed by the phrase "Don't tread on me."


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Little Traverse Bay CKD Release Site
Site Information
- Resort Township, MI (Emmet County)
- CERCLIS listing
- Alias(es): Bay Harbor Resort Site
Contact Information
Community Involvement Coordinator
Cheryl Allen (email@example.com)
312-353-6196 or 800-621-8431, ext. 36196
Remedial Project Manager
Leslie Patterson (firstname.lastname@example.com)
312-886-4904 or 800-621-8431, ext. 64904
(where to view written records)
Petoskey Public Library
Reference Department
500 East Mitchell Street
Petoskey, MI
The Little Traverse Bay CKD Release Site is a former limestone mining and cement manufacturing plant which was redeveloped in the mid 1990's into a resort community near the City of Petoskey, MI. There are several cement kiln dust (CKD) piles on the site, some of which form part of a 27-hole golf course. (more...)
Site Updates | News Releases | Fact Sheets || Technical Documents || Public Meetings
You will need the free Adobe Reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA's PDF page to learn more.
Site Updates
News Releases
Fact Sheets
- Update on Investigation and Cleanup Activities (PDF) (4pp, 331K) January 2009
- Bay Harbor Lake Study Shoreline Water Quality Survey Summary May 2006
- Cleanup Work Progresses on Leachate Release Problem March 2006
Technical Documents
Draft Remedial Investigation/Alternatives Evaluation
EPA has received the draft Remedial Investigation/Alternatives Evaluation for the Little Traverse Bay site. Because the documents are very large, we've only posted the narrative parts online. Those parts are as follows:
- Removal Action Investigation/Remedial Investigation Report for East CKD Area (PDF) (10pp, 43K) August 31, 2009
- Alternatives Evaluation for East CKD Area (PDF) (75pp, 355K) August 31, 2009
- Remedial Investigation for West CKD (PDF) (218pp, 952K) July 31, 2009
- Alternatives Evaluation for West CKD (PDF) (98pp, 392K) July 31, 2009
- Ground water model (PDF) (190pp, 17.0MB) July 31, 2009
The rest of the RI/AE consists primarily of graphs and charts. The complete file is available on disk, and a six-volume hard copy can be found at the Petoskey Public Library, 500 E. Mitchell St.
To get the complete file on CD, contact Community Involvement Coordinator Don de Blasio.
- Technical Impracticability Demonstration: Groundwater Restoration (PDF) (122pp, 8.9MB) August 31, 2009
- Baseline Eco investigation Report: Appendices (PDF) (539pp, 11MB) August 25, 2009
- Final Community Involvement Plan (PDF) ( 34pp, 276K) July 2009
- Mercury Flux Model Protocol, Final (PDF) (6pp, 2.4MB) April 2009
- Assessment Report for Bay Harbor Lake, Bay Harbor Resort, Resort Township, Emmet County, Michigan (PDF) (81pp, 14.6 MB) June 2007
- Bay Harbor Lake Study - Table 1 - Shoreline Water Quality Summary (PDF) (11pp, 28K) - June 2, 2006
- Bay Harbor Lake Study Work Plan (PDF) (38pp, 2.4MB) - May 26, 2006
- Bay Harbor Lake - Table 1 - CMS Land Company (PDF) (1pg, 14K) May 2006
Public Meetings
- Presentation for the Community Group Organizational Meeting (PDF) (18pp, 2.3MB) August 29, 2009 - REGIONAL STAKEHOLDER GROUP INFORMATION MEETING
- Project flowchart (PDF) (1pg, 11" x 17", 26K) June 30, 2009
- project flowchart (PDF) (1pg, 11" x 17", 26K) February 25, 2009
- project flowchart (PDF) (1pg, 11" x 17", 26K) January 27, 2009
- EPA and Michigan
Department of Environmental
Quality (MDEQ) held an informational meeting on activities at the site on January 29, 2009
- Slide Presentation about work being done at Bay Harbor, Village Harbor, East Park (PDF) (10pp, 1.1MB) January 2009
- Additional slides from meeting (PDF) (8pp, 554K) January 2009


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Dana LeggAffiliation:
The Dana Legg Stage Band
The Leggbones
The Maxwell Street Klezmer Band
Artist's BiographyA native of Marshalltown, Iowa, Dana performed his first original piano composition at the age of 6. With the trombone, he found that an excessive amount of air was not a bad thing. Soon, he was a featured soloist in the jazz band. Dana's first professional job came at the age of 15. By 18, he was a member of the musician's union and playing "real" gigs. He played in terrific college bands at Southwestern Community College, under the direction of Iowa jazz legend, Dick Bauman, and the internationally recognized program at the University of Northern Iowa.
In the 80s, Dana became a "road rat", touring with the Jan Garber and Guy Lombardo Orchestras, and working cruise ships and circuses. Since putting down stakes in the Chicago area, he has played with virtually every great band there, and in 1992, started THE DANA LEGG STAGE BAND, a 19 piece powerhouse of a big band that has earned accolades with every performance. His first cd, BONEHEADS, was released in 1996, and garnered very favorable reviews. The latest cd, THE OTHER ONE will be out in 2008, and features Selmer artist Mark Colby.
Along with the DLSB, Dana also leads The LEGGBONES, an 8 piece trombone band, a jazz quintet, and ECHELON, an incredible 10 piece pop group.
Dana is a popular clinician and guest soloist at jazz contests and school concerts all over the United States. He has played in a dozen different countries, and at Lincoln Center, High Park in Toronto, Milwaukee's Summerfest, and Chicago's Jazz and Blues fests.
He's shared the stage with these great performers: Bruce Adler, Monty Alexander, Peter Appleyard, Louie Bellson, Randy Brecker, John Caponera, Pete Christlieb, Mark Colby, Don Cornell, Orbert Davis, Tom Dreesen, Kurt Elling, Tim Eyerman, Carl Fontana, Bruce Forman, T.S. Galloway, Burgess Gardner, Tom Garling, Henry Johnson, Warren Kime, Nick Lane, Rick Lawn, Frank Mantooth, Paul McKee, The Mills Brothers, Joe Morrissey, Barbara Morrison, David "Fathead" Newman, Daniel Rodriguez, Randy Sandke, Tom Scott, Bobby Shew, Clark Terry, Brian Torff, Jerry Vale, Frank Wess, Max Weinberg, and Margeret Whiting.
Dana is a member of the American Federation of Musicians, NARAS (The Grammys), the International Association of Jazz Education, The International Trombone Association and the Chicago Jazz Institute.
Dana's arrangements are published by Walrus Music Publishing.


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SteriPEN Adventurer Opti - Water Purifying Device
SteriPEN Adventurer Opti - Water Purifying Device ensures safe use and provides purification in even the coldest of waters. The Adventurer Opti, uses a revolutionary optical eye to sense the water. The AdventurerOpti provides the ultimate protection from waterborne illnesses caused by Giardia, cryptosporidium, bacteria and viruses are all destroyed in seconds. The UV lamp provides up to 8,000 one-liter treatments. The UV purification works as the ultraviolet energy emitted by the light is absorbed by the cells of the microbe, preventing cell enzymes from 'reading' its DNA. Without intact DNA, microbes cannot reproduce to make you sick. The process is simple but effective, destroying over 99.9 percent of harmful microorganisms. The Adventurer Opti retail package includes 2 non-rechargeable (disposable) CR123 batteries and a neoprene case with belt loop. This SteriPEN device works with containers with minimum 1.75 in. diameter opening. When camping, backpacking, and hiking, keep clean water handy with the SteriPEN Adventurer Opti - Water Purifying Device is the product for you.


description: June 23, 2011—Marine oil spills are usually measured by the amount of oil floating on the surface. But the BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico—from a deep-sea well required a different approach. Find out how one fluid-dynamics expert caused estimates to rise sharply practically overnight.

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ONE OF THE KEY QUESTIONS IN THE 2010 GULF OIL SPILL WILL LIKELY NEVER BE COMPLETELY ANSWERED – EXACTLY HOW MUCH OIL SURGED INTO THE SEA?
ESTIMATES RANGED IN THE EARLY DAYS OF THE SPILL – WITH THE COAST GUARD AT FIRST SAYING JUST 1,000 BARRELS A DAY WERE LEAKING AND THEN RAISING THAT TO 5,000. BUT ON MAY 12TH, 2010, THAT NUMBER SOARED DRAMATICALLY. THE REASON? A FLUID DYNAMICS EXPERT AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY GOT TO SEE VIDEO OF THE RUPTURED WELL AND SAW THAT THE NUMBERS CLEARLY WERE NOT ADDING UP.
SOT: Steve Wereley, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University
“Using a very simple analysis, procedure, I was able to conclude that the flow rate of the oil was considerably higher than previously estimated.”
BP AND OUTSIDE EXPERTS BASED THE FIRST ESTIMATES ON THE SIZE OF THE OIL SLICK ON THE SURFACE. IT’S A LONG-USED TECHNIQUE FOR ESTIMATING A SPILL…
SOT: Wereley
“The oil was being discharged from a deep water well, which was almost a mile under the surface of the ocean and as the oil rises from the bottom, from the sea floor where the well had broken to the surface, it decomposes or breaks up into small droplets and the smaller the droplets are, the slower they come up. And, in fact, at some size, they don’t all make it to the surface.”
BUT WITH VIDEO OF THE oil pouring from THE BROKEN BLOWOUT PREVENTER, ALONG WITH FLUID DYNAMICS SCIENCE, WERELEY COULD CALCULATE THE RATE OF OIL AND GAS FLOWING FROM THE WELL – A NUMBER HE PUT AT around 70,000 BARRELS A DAY. TO CALCULATE THIS HE SIMPLY WENT TO THE VIDEO.
SOT: Wereley
“What you see is clouds, you’ll see puffs or billows of fluid. I the fluids mechanics business we call those turbulent coherent structures” …"Here, this is called the phlange, and we can compare this to engineering drawings, of the blowout preventer, which says this phlange is 43 inches in diameter. And if I can measure this in pixels, I have a correlation of how many pixels across this is to real space: 43 inches, and that tells me then if I go up to the flow and I measure that the turbulent coherent structure moves 100 pixels, that gives me a way to correlate that to how far it's moved in reality."
WERELEY’S ESTIMATES MADE HEADLINES AND LED TO AN INVITATION TO TESTIFY BEFORE CONGRESS IN MAY, 2010.
IN THE MONTHS FOLLOWING THAT TESTIMONY, WERELEY WORKED WITH OTHER SCIENTISTS, AND THE OFFICIAL “FLOW RATE TECHNICAL GROUP” IN MAY, 2011 ISSUED A FINAL ESTIMATE that topped at around 62,000 BARRELS OF OIL PER DAY LEAKED FROM THE well, DECLINING TO 53,000 BARRELS A DAY BY THE TIME THE WELL WAS CAPPED 87 DAYS AFTER THE BLOWOUT.
WERELEY HAS CREATED A WEB SITE SHOWING MORE THAN 160 HOURS OF VIDEO OF THE SPILL AT OILSPILLHUB-DOT-ORG.


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Sorry for my english
I found a solution to get working AWUS036NH (2watts) without installing drivers/patchs.
Tested on 2 computers: desktop and laptop, on laptop the display it slow but its works on desktop its work perfectly. (Artsd uses to much CPU, dont know why, but if I terminate it the card will not works... I tried to terminate it AFTER airodump comand the display become correct and the card still works)
1) Get the last BT4 R1 ISO version
2) Create virtual machine in VMWARE with this ISO (Tested on 7.0.1-227600)
3) After You have starded monitor mode use monX (not wlanX) because it will not works (using wlanX works on old BT but not with BT4 R1)
Tested injection/wep cracking averything works fine
On my laptop I have a new VMWARE so maybe is the raison of slow display I dont know, on my desktop I have 7.0.1-227600.
I have also tested the BT4 R1 VMWARE version and its not works, tested ISO with cd/usb boot, not works.
But, ISO mounted in vmware works, dont know why.
i thought that's what you normally do, that's the whole idea of having your card in monitor mode in the first place1) Get the last BT4 R1 ISO version
2) Create virtual machine in VMWARE with this ISO (Tested on 7.0.1-227600)
3) After You have starded monitor mode use monX (not wlanX) because it will not works
why wouldn't you use mon0?
Wielder of the spoon of doom
Summercon, Toorcon, Defcon, Bsides, Derbycon, Shmoocon oh my
Come hang out with hackers on twitter @gunrunr556
thats because, R1 includes the patches and drivers already....
Wiffy-Auto-Cracker - was the best thing that ever happen to me. :) Wo0oT :)
AWUSO36H_500mW_5dBi Antenna
AWUS036NH not works out-of-the-box with R1, its detected but cant inject and some ppl get some errors when they put it in monitor mod.
Please dont say it works if you dont have this card or havent tested it with R1
The solution I found to get it works without installing drivers/patch it to mount the ISO version with VMware. But the card not works with the same ISO started from USB/CD
I'm with gunrunr on this one.


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Washington • The way the FBI responded to Jill Kelley's complaint about receiving harassing emails, which ultimately unraveled or scarred the careers of ex-CIA Director David Petraeus and Marine Gen. John Allen, is the exception, not the rule.
The FBI commonly declines to pursue cyberstalking cases without compelling evidence of serious or imminent harm to an individual, victims of online harassment, advocacy groups and computer-crime experts told The Associated Press.
But in the sensational episode that uncovered the spy chief's adulterous affair, the FBI's cyberdivision devoted months of tedious investigative work to uncover who had sent insulting and anonymous messages about Kelley, the Florida socialite who was friendly with Petraeus and Allen and friends with a veteran FBI counterterrorism agent in Tampa.
The bureau probably would have ignored Kelley's complaint had it not been for information in the emails that indicated the sender was aware of the travel schedules of Petraeus and Allen, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan. Instead, the FBI considered this from the earliest stages to be an exceptional case, and one so sensitive that FBI Director Robert Mueller and Attorney General Eric Holder were kept notified of its progress.
How the FBI's investigation unfolded especially its decision not to alert the White House, the director of national intelligence or Congress about its discovery of Petraeus' sexual affair until Election Day is under scrutiny, especially because there is no indication so far that any criminal charges will be filed.
Mueller and his deputy, Sean Joyce, have met privately with lawmakers to defend how the inquiry was handled. Holder said on Thursday that law enforcement officials did not inform the president and Congress about the probe because it did not uncover any threat to national security.
President Barack Obama said he was withholding judgment until he learns more. "You know, we don't have all the information yet," Obama said at a White House news conference. "But I want to say that I have a lot of confidence generally in the FBI." He added that it was "best right now for us to just see how this whole process is unfolding."
The FBI's cybersquads, like the one in Tampa that investigated the Petraeus case, are primarily focused on blocking criminals and terrorists from using the Internet to threaten national security or steal valuable information stored in government and corporate computers.
An AP review of court records found only nine cases over the past two years that identified cyberstalking or cyberharassment as the underlying crime in federal criminal complaints.
"They turn people away all the time on the grounds that [cyberstalking] is a civil matter, not a criminal one," said Danielle Citron, a professor at the University of Maryland School of Law who studies cyberharassment issues.
But the FBI considered Kelley's complaint significant and for good reason, said David Laufman, a former federal prosecutor who handled national security cases. "Most cases aren't going to get this level of attention or resources," he said. "But most cases don't involve the incumbent director of the CIA or the head of U.S. military forces in Afghanistan."
The first anonymous emails, which the FBI ultimately traced to Paula Broadwell, an Army reservist and Petraeus' biographer, were sent in May to Allen and several other generals warning them to stay away from Kelley. The emails came from the pseudonym "Kelleypatrol" and included notes on Allen's plans to see Kelley in Washington the following week. Concerned about how anyone else would know about his personal plans, Allen forwarded the emails to Kelley to see whether she was playing a prank on them. Other generals also forwarded to Kelley copies of emails they received.
In early June, Kelley herself received the first of five emails sent from different anonymous accounts alleging that she was up to no good. One of the messages cited Petraeus by name and mentioned an upcoming social visit they had planned in Washington. The mysterious emails were sent to Kelley's personal account and to a separate account she jointly monitored with her husband.
Kelley contacted an FBI agent in Tampa who she had met years earlier. The bureau believed the emails were serious because they suggested the mysterious sender knew about upcoming meetings of the CIA director and a Marine Corps general.
Agents examined the digital fingerprints that emails leave behind and eventually determined Broadwell had sent the messages from an account set up with a fictitious name. As the agents looked further, they came across a private Gmail account that used an alias name. It turned out to be Petraeus'. The contents of several of the exchanges between Petraeus and Broadwell indicated they were having an affair. A search of Broadwell's computers also found classified documents.
The Petraeus case has drawn attention to how easy it is for the government to examine emails and computer files if they believe a law was broken. The FBI and other investigating agencies armed with subpoenas and warrants routinely gain access to email accounts offered by Google, Yahoo and other Internet providers.
Civil liberties groups have criticized the FBI for pursuing the investigation of the emails to Kelley because there is no indication the messages contained any threatening language or classified information. The episode underscores the need to strengthen the legal protections for electronic communications, according to the American Civil Liberties Union.
Federal agencies can obtain a substantial amount of information about the online activities of an individual without getting a warrant from a judge. A subpoena approved by a federal prosecutor is usually sufficient to get access to stored emails and login data.
"These are invasive powers that need to have a check against overuse and abuse," said Chris Soghoian, a senior policy analyst at the ACLU. "And that check should be a judge."
The Senate Judiciary Committee is meeting later this month to consider legislation that would do just that. The bill would require a warrant for all Internet communications. Law enforcement officials have resisted the change. But all the attention from the Petraeus case could give proponents of the legislation the momentum they need to push the bill through.


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If you want to be really green this Earth Day, you could try toilet training your cat and kicking the litter habit altogether! I still have yet to try this, but I've read so many testimonials saying that it's the best thing ever, I have to see if it works.
One of the best resources out there for helping you teach your cats how to use the toilet is Kick Litter, the entertaining little guidebook from Moxie and Cooper who both kicked litter themselves. The book comes with a free poster outlining the easy-to-follow "nine step intervention program" for toilet training your cat.
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Note: Toilet training cats can be controversial because some research has shown that there may be a link between a parasite sometimes found in cat feces and harm being caused to sea otters on the West coast of the US. However, further research shows that if you are able to verify that your cat does not have the parasite, that flushing cat feces is not a problem. For more info, please read this post.
Enter to Win! Nine Winners!
We have enough copies of Kick Litter for nine lucky winners, one for each of the nine-steps! These books will not only be signed by the author, Perre DiCarlo, but they will be accompanied by a very special certificate of completion designed just for Moderncat readers! To enter, please leave a comment on this post. The winners will be chosen in a random drawing on April 29. One entry per person. This giveaway is open to readers everywhere.


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reader & swartz architects, winchester, va.
Too many books. That's what prompted this husband-and-wife team of architects to design an inventive shelving arrangement based on the stud system of their late '60s tract house.
Here's how it works: The library in this renovated house is built into the gable-end walls of a loft space. The original wood studs, which act as a skeleton for the library shelves, were completely stripped, and new birch-veneer plywood-faced panels were mounted to the outside face of the studs. The studs were stained and new 2x2 horizontal wood ledgers were screwed to them. The old studs and new ledgers form a skeleton grid into which multicolored wood shelves were inserted.
Got that? Not to worry; it took the carpenters who worked on the renovation a while to get with the program too. "They really did not want to keep those studs," says Beth Reader. "They told us we were totally nuts, that we were ruining things. They even tried to tear them off when we weren't there. Not too long ago, one of them came back to the house and said, 'I thought you all were crazy to keep those studs, but I've got to say that they're just beautiful.'"
principals in charge / project architects: Beth Reader, AIA, and Chuck Swartz, AIA, Reader & Swartz Architects
general contractor: David Goode, David L. Goode Inc., Winchester, Va.
project size: 30 by 30 feet
construction cost: $165 per square foot
photographer: Anice Hoachlander/Hoachlander Davis Photography


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This is related to backtrack because i use backtrack. And no one on yahoo answers answered. But if I major in Information technology, can I eventually land a job in network security. I realize i would have to get certificates but is this how one starts? is there a difference in IT and information systems management.
A third party security audit is the IT equivalent of a colonoscopy. It's long, intrusive, very uncomfortable, and when it's done, you'll have seen things you really didn't want to see, and you'll never forget that you've had one.


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The State Loop 12/State Highway (SH) 114 Interchange is the first in a series of projects intended to alleviate bottlenecks on the four major freeways around the site of the former Texas Stadium:
This first section under construction will make way for the beginning of the reconstruction of SH 183 through Irving to the Tarrant County Line. This will improve traffic flow to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and the western part of the Metroplex.
Improvements include the following:
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|Belicoso, Churchill, Gordo, Lancero/Panatela, Presidente, Robusto
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Baccarat cigars are luxurious and sweet, offering an extraordinary experience for the money. Rolled from Havana seed Honduran long leaves with Mexican binders, Baccarat delivers a smooth taste with the slightest touch of sweetness and coffee flavors. The only thing smoother than the draw on these fan-favorites? The affordable, everyday CI price.
I have to agree with JM of Memphis,TN on this one. I stopped in at a local smoke shop this afternoon and wanted something decently priced that I could enjoy while driving on a sunny afternoon. This was the wrong choice! It was immediately harsh and bitter, so I thought I would give it some time.... didn't help. This one burned unevenly, had a very harsh, bitter note, and I could 'feel' the smoke on my tongue. It did not have the mild, sweet note people mention here, but it did have a nice draw... for whatever that's worth. After about a half hour of this, and becoming more disappointed with each draw, I finally pitched it out the window (sorry Minnesota!). Now I'm looking forward to a nice Perdomo, Punch, or Romeo y Julieta this evening. Hell, a Dutch Masters!
I normally prefer the full bodied cigars with dark Maduro or Oscuro wrappers, however I picked this up for a camping trip with my family and a buddy's family and he prefers the mild cigars. I tried one... they were AMAZING! I loved the sweet dipped flavor of brandy or cognac. Even, smooth and easy draw, every time. I went back now to discover that they offer a Belicoso Maduro!! Just ordered a box. These may be my next 'go to' cigar!
Smooth every time with a sweet end cap.
Very enjoyable smoke; great way to enjoy a spring evening!
Excellent cigar for the price.
Sweet, fun, easy to smoke…
Folks, I've tried all sorts of other "mild-medium" cigars and none, NONE, compare to these Baccarats. Great construction, even, easy draw and fantastic taste. These cigars are a work of art. I try to hold myself to ONE a day but it's hard to do. If you enjoy a mild smoke with a touch of sweetness in the cap - try a box or two of these gems. You will NOT be sorry. My mornings out on the deck would not be the same without a Bacarrat Robusto. I gave a box to my Son and he shared it with some of his friends - all gave it a rave review.
This was a SURPRISE, and is truly now my go to working cigar. I rank it 98. No way to improve on perfection....
Loved these! These beauties, with their maduro brothers will get a constant rotation in my humidor. Gave to some friends, who agreed "two thumbs up". Good construction, burn and flavor.
They are a great smoke, they are now my brand. Try some soon, you will like them as well!
One of my husband's favorites is 5 Vegas Gold. There was a special going on and I tried the Baccarats (Toro). They were a hit and I will order again.
WOW!!! This cigar is way more than I expected. Having purchase the 7X42 I can't believe that I've smoked this stick for more than an hour. Plus, the flavor is much bolder than I would have thought. My main smokes are mid to full body but these satisfy my taste. It burns even all the way down, & remains eventful. I only purchase a 5 pack but a box will soon follow. I'm far from a novice & my 300 count humidor has many of your top shelf high rated smokes. However, this is a great everyday cigar at a great price. Just try one.
I ordered a five pack arrived today not dried out like other on line retailers the cigars have a mild and mellow taste slow burn and good draw and the wrapper has a sweet taste. thanks ci. I will defintely order. more
They come in a really nice box.
I always only had smoked the C-shade wrapper version; liked them. This version seemed to me to be considerably stronger although they are listed as the same strength in the advertising. Just be aware of this if ordering for the first time.
I don't know about the rest of ya'll, but I look forward to Sat & Sun mornings. I enjoy a full bodied cup of Joe and a mild/sweet stick to round out the offering. This Baccarat burns even, produces a nice head of smoke and finishes off with that wonderfully sweet tip taste. Honestly, one of my favorite cigars any time of the day, and at this price, bring on the boxes. I didn't care for the green candella version, so I just keep it simple with a Churchill.
A really awesome cigar. Hands down one of my favorites for the flavor. Even smoking the kings you get a smooth draw for a cigar that's long. Just a pleasure to smoke right down to the nub. Mild cigar, but not overly sweet, just a clean wrapper and an excellent smoke; a little on the cooler side. These really are a bargain....I keep these on hand always
These are a delicious cigar, not just for the money either. These are a bargain for less then $4 each as they have the quality of a much more expensive cigar. Only bad part is that I did not realize the "pyramid" 52 ring gauge has a weird shape too it. Not something I like or will ever get again. Just be careful when selecting as these cigars come in a large array of shapes!
You can not beat this smoke. It's the best, great taste and consistent.
I'm not a big fan of mild cigars but these do have a creamy flavor and are smooth. Nice draw and good construction. That little bit of sweetness when you first put it in your mouth is nice and this cigar goes great with a cup of coffee.
After giving a friend a CI Legend Drew Estates (Copper), and enjoying together, he said that it is similar to one of his favorite smokes, being the Baccarat Churchill. That said, they next week at the club he brought some Baccarats to smoke and I agree that it is a nice smoke. It is milder than the CI DE Copper, however, it is still flavorful and an enjoyable smoke. So much that when I got together with a co-worker and went to an unfamiliar smoke shop, I went to these and then on the way home picked up 6 more. Mild infused flavor, even burn, enjoyable for well over an hour. In my top 5 right now.
Never had smoked a cigar before and when I went to my local cigar shop the owner recommended this cigar and I loved it. its very mild with a sweet taste. would recommend it to anyone
Baccarat is back (almost)! I quit them about a year ago. Felt like I had lost an old friend. Decided to try again and found much improvement. Not back where they were, but stll a good everyday cigar.
The Baccarat maduro was my everyday cigar for over over 5 years. I smoked over 100 boxes and never had a bad one - until recently. The last 5 boxes have been terrible - inconsistent draw, poorly made, bad taste, strong ammonia odor. Even the sweet tip is no more. When I checked, it seems that the Eroia brothers have sold the brand to a conglomerate and the new product does not resemble the old one except for the name on the label ( and now the labels just slide off when you unwrap one). No more Baccarats for me. I feel like I lost a good friend.
This was my everday cigar for the last 5 years - over 150 boxes. I used to say that I never had a bad one. However, the maker has been bought out and the quality has deteriorated. Inconsistent draw and taste. New choice is Perdomo Slow Aged Maduro.
I was very impressed with the Baccarat robusto. They look cheap, they are cheap, but the flavor was great. Very smooth, creamy and just a hint of pepper here and there. Definitely would pick some more of these up at some point.
Nice sweet start, but gets a bit harsh toward the middle. Not a bad cigar, and for the price it would be a good "knock-around" cigar for working in the yard etc, but not something I would smoke on a regular basis. Overall, not the best smoke I've had but not the worst either.
More bitter than pecan shells dipped in alum and quinine. More bitter than burnt coffee mixed with unsweetened cocoa. More bitter than curly endive and dandelion greens salad with walnut oil dressing. More bitter than grapefruit peel and hops tea. More bitter than a mouthful of Ivory soap. I'm not kidding here. These beauties almost made me give up cigars entirely. It took a full three days just to get the taste out of my mouth. No amount of brushing or mouthwash would alleviate the harshness left on my tongue. Only time would wear it off. I should have sent them back, but hoped that some time in the coolidor would take the edge off. Nope. The lingering ammonia in these putrid sticks still persists. By then it was too late to get a refund. By all that is good, buy something else! Camacho Cigars should be ashamed of themselves for putting such disgustingly bad tobacco in theses terrible smokes.
Hard to beat for the $. Cheesy band, once you get past that it is a great cigar. Should be one of your regulars.
I have been smoking this Cigar for several years. Never have had a bad one. They burn consistent and smooth. The taste is mild with a sweet tip. A bit too mild for smoking with alcohol, but great with coffee. A very nice morning Cigar. For the tough guys that like to chew on leather first thing in the morning, this aint your smoke.
Excellent cigar. Construct and burn were good. Flavor was mild to medium with a very slight generic sweet after taste to ease the deep puff from an easy and enormous draw. C.I. has great price comparable to any dealer on line. Kings give you your best deal for your $ . Toro and Churchill seem to have the most consistent taste. Maduro's are a bit stronger with a very minor sweetened after taste like no other Maduro I have smoked.
These use to be my absolute favorite cigars. I still enjoy them from time to time. However, the flavor is not that complex. A bit mild for my taste now. I typically prefer darker cigar with more complex flavoring. I still recommend these as good cigars for everyday occasion.
I am a mild cigar lover , so I'm looking for the mild bodied creamy nutty smooth cigar. This Bacarrat cigar is NOT it . I had really high hopes that this cigar would fit my agenda but it doesen't even come close. This cigar burns even , has a sweet tip but the harshness (like rolled up papertowel) burned my mouth and left a bad taste. Wow is it bad ! Do yourself a favor if you want a creamy nutty mild smoke get a Victor Sinclair , Don Diego or Macanudo...stay away from the Bacarrat . I compare it to the cheapest machine made cigar filled with shreded newspaper.
Not a bad smoke, not a great smoke. On the mild and light side but good construction and burn. Nice easy going smoke for the beginner or lover of mild cigars.
This is a good starter cigar (Baccarat) if you are new to cigars. It is really light and not complicated. It is a basic cigar that you can smoke everyday and not hurt your budget. If you are looking for something basic and light, this is a good cigar for you.
If you want something to hold in your mouth (Baccarat) while flipping burgers, riding the lawn mower or maybe to take out in the boat then this is a good call. Burns fast, a little hot and not always perfectly even but they taste pretty good. Not too sweet or bitter. Definitely better than a Swisher Sweet but not near as good as Java by Drew Estate. Decent cheap cigar.
Baccarat is the perfect morning cigar. The smoke is mild and smooth yet flavorful and plentiful. There's a slight hint of spice in the finish, which satisfies my medium-full palate, and the sweetness of the wrapper is a perfect compliment to coffee. The flawless construction and perfect draw assures me that my first smoke of the day is always trouble-free. I regularly try other mild cigars to start my day, but nothing does it like Baccarat. They are always a staple in my humidor.
Great bang for you buck on these (Baccarat). They burn terrific, taste great, and are a nice cigar especially when you factor in price. the sweet or "dolce" is not overpowering, just a little hint of it. i have never smoked a bad one.
They must have nothing but master torceadors at every table at the (Camacho) factory where these are made. Never had a badly made one and thats saying something no matter what brand you care to speak of (Baccarat). Some have called them a "go to" cigar and I find myself going to them more and more often because they never let me down. Mild, but with a rich taste and a sweet tip. nuff said.
I've worked in a cigar store for 2 years, tried probably 100 different cigars. The (Baccarat) Rothschild is my choice. Never broken, easy draw, and always even burning.
I've tried both the regular & the candela version of the Baccarat. They are only very slightly sweet but very, very mild. Unlike some cigars, they do not get rank or bitter near the end of the smoke. They are among my favorites at any price.
This is an exquisitely crafted product(Baccarat) and a lovely introduction to the world of cigars. Beginning with the sweet cap and smooth easy draw, the subtle, slightly spicey, flavor is as delicate as it is complex. This stick stimulates but does not assault the palate. Delightful.
I've turned a number of aficionados on to Baccarat over the last few years. I always get great comments from people who like their aroma (even those who admit they don't like the smell of cigars will give it a thumbs up!). When I'm at the bar on the beach in Cozumel and have one of these burning, I constantly get asked "if it's a Cuban"...I respond "no, it's not - it's much better than a Cuban and a lot less expensive". When I want to splurge, I'll burn a Nat Sherman!
One of my favorite sticks (Baccarat). It has a great sweet flavor that lasts. Even burn, great draw, I have never had a bad Baccarat. It is a staple in my humidor. Great with a beer, or by itself. A friend introduced me to the Baccarat line when I first started smoking cigars, and it will always be in my humidor. Even though it's a "less expensive" stick, I like them better than my "expensive" sticks. Overall, a super value and an extremely super smoke.
I first bought a tin of Baccarats just to give them a try and I loved every second of it. So later I moved on the big guys and I was even more impressed. I would expect to pay much more for this cigar. Even my girl likes to take a hit on them every once in a while. I always get complements on the smell of them. Smooth the whole way through. Its not a gamble with this baccarat
Though not everyone's cup of tea, Baccarat is the most relaxing and pleasant cigar I've ever had. Easy draw and pleasant taste--even my wife almost admits to liking the smell. ;) If you want to relax with a mild cigar, it doesn't get any better than this. Great price at CI too!
I smoke six boxes of these (Baccarat) every month. No other cigar gives me the consistency and the draw is always easy. The best value I have found...lots of better cigars but they cost way more than this
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ERZURUM, Turkey -- Feeling depressed? You might want to chew a little gum. According to researchers at Ataturk University, chewing gum when combined with medication can relieve some symptoms associated with depression. The study, which was published in the peer-reviewed journal Appetite, found that those who chewed gum along with medication had reduced symptoms of depression, loss of appetite and gastrointestinal upset compared to those who simply took prescribed medications.
The clinical study, which included some 30 participants, found that patients with mild to moderate depression responded better to treatment than those who took medication alone. The study used a sugar-free, flavorless non-branded gum. However, as the researchers noted, the results appeared in relationship to loss of appetite and flatulence, among other somatic symptoms, not mood.
While the antidepressant drugs did the heavy lifting in alleviating depression, the study remains significant. Researchers say it may open the door to gum as a delivery system for antidepressants, which could represent a new category of functional gums.


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COLLEGE STATION, TX -- Attention route drivers! If you think you're safe driving while using your smartphone's voice-to-text technology, you are wrong.
According to a recent study by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, and sponsored by the Southwest Region University Transportation Center, voice-to-text applications offer no safety advantage over manual texting. Both are dangerous. The study was based on the performance of 43 research participants driving a vehicle on a closed course. While other research efforts have evaluated manual versus voice-activated tasks using devices installed in a vehicle, the TTI analysis is the first to compare voice-to-text to manual texting on a handheld device in an actual driving environment.
One of the study's most significant findings suggests that driver response times are significantly delayed no matter which texting method is used. In each case, drivers took about twice as long to react as they did when they were not texting. With slower reaction times, drivers were less able to take action in response to sudden roadway hazards, such as a swerving vehicle or a pedestrian in the street. And the amount of time those drivers spent looking at the roadway was significantly reduced with both manual and voice-to-text applications.
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At National Review Institute Summit, GOP Searches For A Non-Fox News Approach
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In the wake of recent election failures are more Republican leaders now counseling a break from Fox News' patented style of relentless partisan attack? Are they suggesting the party distance itself from the monotonous mode of Obama attacks that Fox has made synonymous with the GOP?
According to reports from the National Review Institute's recent gathering in Washington, D.C, some calls for common sense moderation seem to be making the rounds. They're being coupled with the admission that the type of campaign stories Fox obsessed over last year turned out to distractions at best, and electoral losers at worst.
With Fox this month posting its worst primetime ratings in more than a decade, the time would seem right for a Republican re-examination of its near total dependence on the cable outlet and its unique brand of paranoid programming.
Last week I wrote about how one prominent conservative voice, Erick Erickson, was begging fellow partisans to ditch the faux outrage that's become so prevalent in right-wing circles. Erickson urged them to move into areas of more substantial debate and argued the self-pitying shtick does nothing to build a movement or get candidates elected. It also doesn't do any good for the Republican Party's image, as its recent 26 percent approval rating indicates. (Whether Erickson believes his own advice has come into question; he's now leaving CNN to go to work for Fox, the operators of the dubious Outrage Machine)
Some of the chatter from the National Review Institute's summit was in the same vein, as Republicans seek to build, and project, a movement that doesn't revolve entirely around Obama name-calling and extended televised freak-outs over imaginary White House slights. (And yes, some of the chatter was just more right-wing extremism, like the claim from Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli that Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia isn't conservative enough.)
"Just being 'no,' just being a stopgap isn't enough," Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker told attendees, according to a report in Politico, which stressed "GOP standard-bearers" wanted members to "take a deep breath" and concentrate on more than simply loudly opposing Obama. "We have to show prudence," said Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), who warned Republicans about avoiding Obama's attempts to divide them.
That certainly doesn't sound like the Fox obstructionist approach. In fact, let's agree that exhibiting "prudence," discretion, and caution doesn't appear anywhere in the Fox News programming blueprint. It's pretty much been banned since January 2009, which is what allowed Fox talkers to depict the president as a "Marxist" "racist" who hates America.
Urging Republicans to throttle back on the Obama Derangement Syndrome act makes sense politically though, since the president remains personally quite popular. Avoiding the Fox-manufactured distractions would also help the GOP.
Reporting from the weekend summit, The New Republic's Alec MacGillis wrote about the traces of 2012 introspection that were on display from conservatives. He listed ten campaign examples that Republicans said were mistakes.
Here are last five:
6. Maybe empirical measures matter after all.
7. Living without health insurance is a bummer, and saying you're going to repeal Obamacare doesn't do much for voters in that situation.
8. "You didn't build that" was a poorly-chosen fixation.
9. The Obama administration's move to require contraception coverage in most insurance plans was perhaps not a suicidal overreach after all.
10. The voter-fraud bogeyman was a distraction.
Notice the connection? Fox News was central in pushing all those distractions; diversion that Republicans now say hurt the party's election chances.
Empirical measures? Fox News didn't need any! The polls that showed Romney trailing were skewed, Obama's team was in a state of "panic," and Republicans were preparing for a "landslide" victory on Election Night.
Health care reform? It was "unconstitutional"! And if Obama's plan didn't get overturned it would mean "the end of America." Meanwhile, the White House contraception initiative was akin to something imported from "Red China."
And "you didn't build that"? Fox succeeded in creating a campaign uproar over a single sentence from an Obama July 13 campaign appearance, and by ripping that one sentence out of context to make it appear the president had dismissed business owners. The maneuver was called out by a string of fact-checkers ("out of context," "taken wildly out of context," and "ignores the larger context of the president's meaning"), but the channel persisted.
In just two days time last summer Fox devoted 42 segments (!!) to "build that," a talk marathon that totaled more than two hours of airtime.
Karl Rove's anti-Obama super PAC, the Romney campaign, and the entire Republican National Convention soon all joined Fox in misleading viewers and voters about what Obama said. In other words, the entire conservative/Republican movement in America got behind Fox's "build that" lead and used up untold time and energy hyping it.
Today though, a Republican senator from Texas concedes the whole thing was a waste of time; a squandered fixation. Ted Cruz told MacGillis "build that" didn't resonate with voters because most people don't own their own businesses, they work for people who do.
Cruz's assessment shouldn't have come as a surprise. Despite Fox's obsession, an NBC/WSJ poll in October found that only 32 percent of respondents said the Obama "build that" quote made them feel more negative towards the president.
Even in the wake of Obama's easy re-election win, Fox's grip on the Republican Party appears sturdy. But as party leaders plot the future, will there be room for Fox's failed approach?
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Hi guys,
I'm building a form that takes advantage of the new HTML5 validation methods where available. I have patterns set, required attributes etc. It all works great in supported browsers when the form is submitted, but I want to do the validation onblur. In accidentally found that I could trigger it early because on the postcode fields I have the following onblur code:
this.value = this.value.toUpperCase();
When I tabbed through those fields without entering anything (and they're required fields) the form validated them as invalid. I want to do this on all fields. I thought there would be a validate() function that I could call for example, but that doesn't appear to be the case. The only workaround I've found so far is:
this.value = this.value;
That fires the validation as I want it to, but it feels to bodgy to me. Is there a proper way to do it? I don't care about browsers that don't support the validation as this is an internal form and will be validated at the server anyway, I just want to support the latest versions of FF and Chrome that we use internally at work.
Cheers guys
If anyone stumbles across this thread and wants to know the answer, it's really simple, and I found it on a Web Forms 2.0 page on the WHATWG site. The code is simply:
So, I just did:
<input type="text" name="textInput" id="textInput" onblur="this.checkValidity();">
Job done. Thank you HTML5 and modern browsers!
Sounds nicer than waiting til the user hits submit, if the form is long.
According to the specification, if you just pass-through an input that is required and don't enter anything, the validation doesn't need to fire; only when you either enter something invalid or when you submit the form. I needed it to validate if you pass through a required field without entering anything too, so this is helpful for me. A required input is a required input after all!
Obviously the input in my example would have other arguments, like:
<input type="text" name="textInput" id="textInput" onblur="this.checkValidity();" pattern="(.){2,14}" required>
Which would validate only if between 2 and 14 characters (any in that example) are entered.
There are probably two specifications, unless the WHATWG and W3C are absolutely together on this one. But the required setting does or should fire onfocus, since it's hooked up to the CSS :valid/:invalid settings (and I'm not a fan of that: I'm told I'm doing something wrong the moment I'm there, before I've even tried! I prefer onblur as well myself). Also Accessibility Technology are getting told onfocus that the input is invalid. I don't really care for that either.
I find it funny that required doesn't work really with pattern. At least not with CSS. Required seems to only check for empty strings, when you'd think it would check for whatever the input type or other attributes demand...
To be honest, I'm happy with how required works. I have to create some ridiculously complicated forms with some optional fields that have to meet certain requirements ONLY if they're filled in, so I will set a pattern that says that there must be x characters of this pattern, but if it's empty then I don't want it to appear invalid. This is the behaviour that I am seeing in both FF and Chrome at present.
What is infuriating however is the way that Chrome/Chromium insists on adding commas to numbers, so my order number 123456 becomes 123,456 to the user. Not a massive problem because submitting it will submit 123456 but nevertheless, I don't want it to display that way. Likewise, I can't do any locale overrides for the date types, so I'm forced to have the YYYY-MM-DD format, which is not always what I need the user to enter.
As far as I'm concerned, it's a REALLY positive step in the right direction, but it's not perfect yet
Oh, and I believe that WHATWG's Web Forms 2.0 was merged in to W3Cs HTML5, but I may be wrong
When the W3C first decided to be a part of HTML5, they did that, yes. Initially both specifications were identical.
They've been diverging ever since though, and the forms section is it seems still being worked on. Especially the more problematic inputs like colour.
What is infuriating however is the way that Chrome/Chromium insists on adding commas to numbers, so my order number 123456 becomes 123,456 to the user. Not a massive problem because submitting it will submit 123456 but nevertheless, I don't want it to display that way.
Yeah, imagine your user is Dutch and they think that's 123.456 (one hundred twenty three wholes and four hundred fifty six thousandths). A dangerous assumption on the part of the browser. (Over here, 50 euros is displayed as €50,00 or €50,- so the decimal-comma problem is... a problem)
Likewise, I can't do any locale overrides for the date types, so I'm forced to have the YYYY-MM-DD format, which is not always what I need the user to enter.
Don't forget month and week types if you can get away with them.Supposedly, the users' locale settings are supposed to adjust. So Americans whose system claims it's in the US would allow MM-DD-YYYY while most others could get DD-MM-YYYY or whatever. Or, I remember Bruce Lawson and some others discussing this and supposedly that's how it's supposed to work.
The browsers are also supposed to be able to choose their own presentation of dates. While I don't dislike Opera's, I can't imagine everyone wanting a jQuery-style date picker for every date. Similarly we haven't moved over to type=date because we're still using the back-ender's wish of three separate select dropdowns. Was easier on his end for validation I think, not sure.
It may be supposed to do that, but I sure can't get my Chrome, which is configured for the UK, to display DD-MM-YYYY, or DD/MM/YYYY as is sometimes necessary for the work that I'm doing. I know a lot of people would just do a day input, a month input and a year input, but in this case the form is used for debugging data sent in a SOAP request so I need to display it as the remote server expects it.
Oh, and I'm finding the title attribute being added to the end of the validation error message very useful for my purposes and in all honesty am unsure how it would work on a screen-reader, but since I don't need to support those internally I guess it's not a current issue. FF and Chrome both support those invalid messages now, so you get a "Please match the format requested: <title value>" in Chrome and "Please match the requested format: <title value>" in FF
Most screen readers will read out the title of an input, though there are differences on when and how. Mostly, if you have a complete error message in a title, you wouldn't want someone to hear it the moment they land on the input, but ONLY if they screw it up.
Though placeholders may solve some of these issues, once it stops being so new and support is more standard. Ideally all screen readers would read a placeholder out as if it were a title, and usually for all users you can have a bit of "example data" sitting in it. Since browsers show the placeholder as a faded, low-contrast bit, it usually doesn't trigger the user-tested "users won't look at it or fill it in because it looks like it's already been filled in" problem.
Once developers figure out how to override browser styling for those, I will imagine problems. Some will want to up the contrast simply to make it readable to more people, while others will have no idea about contrast problems or form usability problems, and just want to match site colours or whatever.
The future, it's fun.
Right, I see what you mean about the title attribute in screenreaders. Personally, I used it to describe the data that I expect to go in that input, so I'd do something like:
<input type="password" ... title="Must be at least 7 characters, with at least one number">
As a completely pucked out of the ether example, so when it errors, the message comes up saying "Please match the requested format: Must be at least 7 characters, with at least one number". It's not perfect, but it seems acceptable to me. I don't put something like "this is incorrect, fix it" for example.
Not very modern at all. If you were going to do it the modern way you'd get rid of the onblur from the HTML and add it from the JavaScript where it belongs.
Sigh. Yes, in reality, but for the sake of a simple example, I wrote what I wrote. I was just looking for the method
Antnee:while normally I'd be more in favour of that title text either sitting in the label or in adjacent-to-the-input text (with an aria-describedby attribute on it), once most browsers show the title in their error messages I think what you have above could work pretty well most of the time.
My reasons for not favouring titles is that traditionally they've been mouse-based (and I figure if I bother giving a hint, I ought to give it to everyone). However here, you could argue it's okay if keyboarders without screen readers don't get the title text; if they screw up filling in the input, they'll get that text in the error bubble.
Re inline javascript: looking at the type of script necessary to make, for example, the new <output> element even work, at all, I'd either have external Javascript create the element in the first place (which isn't good actually, since apparently the "correct" use of output is where showing the value isn't possible with the related input by default, meaning no <output>== the input is somewhat useless), or if it's hard-written into the HTML I actually prefer the JS to sit in it.
Why? All the benefits you get from external Javascript don't seem to apply here. The <output> doesn't work at all without JS, the JS only ever does one thing (shows its input's .value), and only works locally (right there). You could even argue that if you have a largish script slowly loading on the page, the this.value=input.value wouldn't suffer that fate, and the rest of the form would function whether external scripts finished loading or not.


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Take tiers apart if constructed by Center Column or Push-In Leg method. Position the plates on crumpled foil or in shallow pans if they do not sit level. Remove pillars from tier plates; plates stay in position.
If tiers cannot be boxed, they can be transported on large pieces of non-skid foam. Place the foam on the floor of the vehicle, then carefully place the tiers centered on each piece of foam.
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Cakes on pillars must be transported unassembled. Toppers, candles and ornaments should be removed from cakes when they are being moved.
For stacked cakes, move the entire assembled cake. Or, for a larger quantity of tiers, transport unassembled and assemble at the reception. Be sure to have with you the equipment and icings you will need to finish any decorating needed after assembly at the final destination.
For a combination cake (pillar and stacked), take tiers apart, keeping stacked tiers as units. Boxing the cake makes transportation easier. Not only does it protect the tiers from damage, but it keeps the tiers clean-free from dirt, dust and bugs. Place the boxes on carpet foam or a non-skid mat on a level surface in the vehicle to prevent shifting. Keep the boxes flat; never place on a slanted car seat. Boxed cakes can also be transported in the trunk of the car in cool weather (air conditioning will not reach the trunk area).
At the destination, request a cart on wheels to move the cake into the reception area. This is easier and safer than carrying by hand. Remove the cakes from the boxes on the reception table by cutting the sides of the boxes and sliding the cakes out. Bring along a repair kit—extra icing, prepared decorating bags and tips, flowers, spatulas-just in case it is necessary to make any repairs.


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