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City of Courtenay fines Costco for being too noisy
The City of Courtenay has put its foot down on Costco's early-morning noise.
City director of legislative services John Ward told the Record Courtenay issued a $500 fine to Costco for breaching the City's noise section of the public nuisance bylaw Thursday.
"This (fine) is based on witness statements for the early morning of May 24, 2012," said Ward. "The City continues to monitor the situation daily."
Courtenay's decision to fine Costco came after the matter was brought up at Tuesday's council meeting by Coun. Doug Hillian.
He noted he's received regular complaints from three area residences regarding noise from the store.
At Tuesday's council meeting Ward confirmed Courtenay recently asked Costco not to make noise before 7 a.m., as the noise section of the public nuisance bylaw states noise — which disturbs the peace, quiet, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of a neighbourhood — cannot be made between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.
"At this point staff had expected some sound attenuation work to be done; it hasn't been done," director of legislative services John Ward told Courtenay council at Tuesday's meeting. "We have requested in writing that Costco not make any noise prior to 7 a.m. which is the bylaw requirements.
"If the work solves the problem, or if the neighbourhood still feels they're being disturbed that will determine the next steps of the City."
According to a letter dated May 21 from Costco to the City of Courtenay, Costco engaged an acoustic engineer in 2010 and built a noise attenuation fence along the northern property line. After further discussions, Costco increased the fence height from two metres to 3.6 meters before the store opened last June.
Last July the company obtained another acoustical report, which recommended the installation of screening around its rooftop condenser units, which Costco completed. The report also suggested building another wall along the loading dock which is close to residences on Elderberry Crescent.
The letter stated this should be complete in 2.5 to three weeks. Costco also said it would adopt different operational measures directing trucks away from area of the property close to nearby residences, and plans to obtain another acoustical report when the work is complete.
Shelly Lesperance-Farndon is a nearby resident who has complained of noise regularly. She and her husband Doug Farndon often wake up around 5 a.m. to the sound of delivery trucks at Costco, and she noted many of her neighbours still consider the noise a problem.
Lesperance-Farndon's property is located on Elderberry Crescent directly behind Costco's loading zone.
She and her husband first raised concerns about Costco being built near their home in 2009 — the Costco property was rezoned for commercial use in late 2009.
She said they put up with construction noise, and since Costco opened nearly a year ago, have been listening to noise outside of acceptable bylaw hours.
In an e-mail she sent to Ward Thursday she outlined the different noises they heard Thursday morning starting just after 5 a.m. She said these noises, such as back-up beepers, air break sounds and various unloading noises — happen regularly at this time in the morning.
"This is ridiculous that we have to put up with this," she and her husband wrote in the e-mail. "Costco is not following the directive they were given by council to not have delivery trucks arrive, or unload trucks, or make noise before 7:00 a.m."
Costco declined to comment on the matter, but the letter states the company must start receiving its daily deliveries no later than 5 a.m. so unloading is complete and forklifts are out of the sales area before the store opens.
Courtenay council unanimously passed a motion from Hillian to request a staff report to update council within the next two months on the success of Costco's plans for further noise attenuation measures.
Coun. Ronna-Rae Leonard noted council's decision regarding noise at Costco is timely with other development happening nearby such as Thrifty Foods.
"It's an important message that's being sent around this table that we do have an expectation that our noise bylaw will be accommodated in this commercial development," said Leonard. "These kind of conflicts are going to come up, and they're going to come up in many different ways, and if we can get a good handle on it and hold everybody's feet to the fire to make sure that they do right to be neighbourly, that will go a long way to creating a very livable community."


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Big Country Waste Management Commission
The Big Country Waste Management Commission provides services to approximately 10,600 people over 5,000,000 acres. Waste is collected at 28 waste transfer stations, including 22 rural stations and 6 stations located in towns and villages. Waste is transported from these transfer stations to the Youngstown Regional Landfill for disposal.
The Big Country Waste Management Commission is comprised of 9 member municipalities, each with a representative who sits on the Commission. Current representatives and contact information are:
Municipality | Representative | Contact Information |
Town of Hanna | Gerald Campion | 403-854-4433 |
Town of Oyen | Trevor Hittel | 403-664-3511 |
Village of Cereal | Crystal Anderson | 403-326-3823 |
Village of Consort | Calvin Ward | 403-575-3623 |
Village of Empress | Chad VanDam | 403-565-3938 |
Village of Veteran | Jerry Wipf | 403-575-1378 |
Village of Youngstown | Robert Blagen | 403-779-3873 |
M.D. of Acadia No. 34 | Brad Neilson | 403-664-9185 |
Special Area No. 2 | James Madge | 403-779-2078 |
Special Area No. 3 | Kevin Wilson | 403-664-3618 |
Special Area No. 4 | Robert Worobo | 403-577-3523 |
The Big Country Waste Management Commission has an Executive elected annually from the representatives as well as the Chief Administrative Officer. The Executive is currently comprised of:
Representative | |
Chairman | Gerald Campion |
Vice-Chairman | Robert Blagen |
Secretary-Treasurer | James Madge |
Member-At-Large | Robert Worobo |
Chief Administrative Officer | Greg Sheppard |
Youngstown Regional Landfill
RATES EFFECTIVE AS OF May 1, 2016:
Type | Fee |
Clean Demolition* | $30.00/tonne |
Demolition of Municipality Owned Buildings (As approved by Operations Manager) |
$20.00/tonne |
Household Waste (and mixed Demolition) | (Local) No Charge (Out of Area) $50.00/tonne |
Mixed Industrial Waste | $50.00/tonne |
Sulfur – Plus cat time and cost of lime | To Be Negotiated |
Asbestos | $90.00/tonne |
Railway Ties | $90.00/tonne |
Clean Burnable Wood | No Charge $25.00/hour minimum for litter pick-up |
Deep freezers, air conditioners, refrigerators, capacitors | $15.00 per unit Freon removal charge (at transfer stations as well) |
D973 Track Loader | $200.00/hour |
Small Bobcat | $105.00/hour |
996 K Wheel Loader | $200.00/hour |
1 Ton | $64.00/hour |
3/4 Ton | $60.00/hour |
Tandem Truck with Live Bottom Trailer | $180.00/hour + $40.00 = $220.00/hour |
*Any Demolition and Construction waste loads delivered to any waste transfer stations will be billed to the appropriate company.
Materials NOT ACCEPTED:
-Hazardous Waste - chemicals, etc. as defined in the Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) and Waste Control Regulation. For more information, go to http://environment.alberta.ca/02643.html.
- Burning barrels or residues
- Containers of any sort containing ANY FLUID (including wastewater, sludge, sewage, etc.)
- Motor oil or undrained filters
Materials accepted BY APPOINTMENT ONLY:
- Asbestos
- Bio-medical waste
Materials accepted at DESIGNATED DRY WASTE SITES ONLY:
- Pesticide containers (must be empty)
- Appliances with Freon (refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.)
- Additional Restrictions:
- Burn pit can receive uncontaminated wood only (asphalt shingles, creosoted or painted wood MUST go to the main pit)
- No smoking on site.
- All vehicles must be weighed in and out.
Waste Transfer Stations
- Do not place garbage at front of site.
- No hazardous waste - asbestos, bio-medical waste, chemicals, etc. as defined in the Act are strictly prohibited.
- No burning barrels or residues.
- No dead animals.
- No motor oil, undrained filters, or cooking oil.
- No pesticide containers - empty boxes only.
- No deep freezers, air conditioners or refrigerators or any white goods.
- No batteries.
- NO ASPHALT SHINGLES - must be taken to Youngstown Landfill Site.
- No loads of dirt, waste, gravel, concrete or rocks, sewage, sludge or grain dust.
- No jugs, containers or barrels with any substance in them.
- No smoking on site.
- No loads of wood and demolition materials, (concrete and shingles in particular).
- Four feet maximum length - small amounts only! No pallets or pieces of demolition larger than 4 feet by 2 feet.
- NO tires in site. ALL TIRES must be taken to Consort, Oyen, Youngstown or Hanna recycling areas.
- Silage plastic should be tied in a large knot.
- Wire fencing – wire that is rolled and tied and no larger than 2 feet in diameter and in quantities not exceeding four rolls may be accepted.
- Transfer stations are not designed to accept loads from large dump trucks or trailers.
- All loose, blowable material must be bagged before disposal at transfer station or landfill.
- Gates must be CLOSED.
For more information contact the Landfill Manager at 403-779-3890.
Dry Waste Sites are located at the Hanna, Oyen, Consort, Empress, Veteran, Monitor, Cessford, Wardlow and Youngstown waste transfer stations.
Recycling Materials Collection Adjustments
We regret to inform the communities that as of mid-June 2014, we will no longer be collecting tin and glass at the recycle sites.
There has long been little or no market for these commodities and collection and storage is growing to be a costly and unsightly problem.
We believe that focusing on more cost effective and environmentally sound handling of the commodities that we can more reasonably market and move will increase volumes and opportunities and reduce costs to the taxpayer.
The Commission will continue to provide opportunities at select sites (the same ones currently utilized) for the following commodities to be diverted from the landfill:
- Cardboard - Hanna, Oyen, Consort, Veteran
- Paper (Sorted Office Waste and Newsprint) - Hanna, Oyen, Consort, Veteran
- Tires - Hanna, Oyen, Consort, MD of Acadia, Monitor, Youngstown Landfill, Cessford, Empress, Wardlow, Veteran
- Electronics - Hanna, Oyen, Consort, MD of Acadia
- Paint and containers - Hanna, Oyen, Consort, MD of Acadia
- Scrap metal - Hanna, Oyen, Consort, MD of Acadia, Monitor, Youngstown Landfill, Cessford, Empress, Wardlow, Veteran
- Appliances (stoves, washers, dryers, hot water heaters, etc.) - Hanna, Oyen, Consort, MD of Acadia, Monitor, Youngstown Landfill, Cessford, Empress, Wardlow, Veteran
- Fridges - Hanna, Oyen, Consort, MD of Acadia, Monitor, Youngstown Landfill, Cessford, Empress, Wardlow, Veteran
- Compostable materials - Hanna only at this time
- Unpainted, untreated wood, trees and brush - Hanna, Oyen, Consort, MD of Acadia, Monitor, Youngstown, Landfill, Cessford, Empress, Wardlow, Veteran
We hope to provide expanded opportunities for some commodities in some communities in the near future.
Your comments and input will be appreciated through the Big Country Regional Recycle Society or the Commission.
Thanks to all who have faithfully cooperated in the past and we are trusting for your continued cooperation as we make these adjustments.
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I emailed support with this. Their solution was to reinstall MAXMSP and that did not work.
– Lion comes with Java SE6, I updated the JRE and JDK to 7, deleted Java 6.
– java -version reports: java version "1.7.0_09" Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.7.0_09-b05) Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 23.5-b02, mixed mode)
– java development in eclipse and xcode compiles and runs fine with 1.7
– I have this in my config file: max.java.jvm.version 1.7.0_09
– When I did have Java 6 installed last week, Max would open fine but refused to run my Java 7 projects (that's why I deleted Java 6, to force max to run java 7)
– I don't get it :(
Follow up from support: Max 5 will not work with Java 7. I reverted to Java 6 and everything is fine now. Anyone successfully using Max 6 and Java 7 SE?
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Sometimes I come across interesting things on the 'Net, and bookmark them for a later date so that I can write about them. Then when that later date comes along, I no longer remember how I even found said interesting thing.
Such is the case with today's topic: Britain's Kintamarni Saxophone Quartet. I happened to stumble across their website a few weeks ago, but now no longer remember how I even found them on the World Wide Web.
Source: kintamarni.com
Left to right: Katy Rimmer, Kath Small, Ruth Darby, Sarah Field
Kintamarni is an all female sax quartet that was formed in 1996. During their 10+ year history they have performed hundreds of shows. The venues and settings have been so diverse that they've included: weddings, corporate functions for distinguished companies all over the UK, broadcasts on BBC television and radio, and performances at many of UK's major concert venues. Kintamarni even performed for President Bill Clinton at Blenheim Palace.
Kintamarni offers up: "Music [that] is tailored to suit each venue and ranges from light, easy listening to works commissioned especially for the group." Here are a couple of samples of the Kintamarni sound.
You can find more on their See & Hear page.
Kintamarni's musical work is not limited solely to musical performances however. They also do educational work with children in both mainstream and special needs schools. According to Kintamarni:
They offer several education packages, all of which present music in a fun and relaxed manner. Kintamarni make music accessible to all ages and abilities. The Quartet shows children the fun and enjoyment that can be experienced from listening to live music and participating in music making.
Kintamarni also offers educational workshops for everything from preschoolers, to section work for saxophone students in high schools.
The women who make up the Kintamarni Saxophone Quartet, are very accomplished musicians in their own right. According the the Kintamarni website, the individual player's accomplishments and backgrounds are as follows:
Ruth Darby, who plays the soprano, "does extra work with various orchestras such as the Hallé, the Northern Sinfonia and the RLPO. She is also tutor in saxophone at the Junior RNCM, the University of Manchester and Stockport Grammar School."
Alto saxophonist, Katy Rimmer," is saxophone tutor at Manchester Grammar School, Manchester High School and is a visiting tutor to Keele University. She is a fan of the big bands and plays regularly with Bluejuice. Katy also works regularly with children with special needs, in a music therapy setting."
Sarah Field, tenor sax player for the group, "won both the Royal Over-Seas League competition and the Making Music award in 2000. These accolades have lead to numerous broadcasts on Classic FM and BBC Radio 3. She was the first musician to graduate from the RNCM with professional performance diplomas in both wind and brass. Sarah has performed on both trumpet and saxophone with the BBC Concert Orchestra, the RTE National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland."
Baritone saxophone player, Kath Small, "is in great demand playing in shows, various bands and as a teacher. She has recently finished a UK tour with the Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra where she was saxophone soloist in Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition."
Source: kintamarni.com
Unfortunately the Kintamarni Saxophone Quartet's website saw its last update some time ago. Their upcoming concerts show nothing newer then September, 2006. This makes me think that the group is currently perhaps not performing. Are they on hiatus?
My hope is that if they are not currently performing, that their hiatus is only temporary. There are very few all female saxophone bands out there, and we need more successful women in music as role models for young women coming through the school system.
Kintamarni offers a unique view of how you can succeed in not only music, but in something as obscure as the saxophone. That is a valuable lesson for both boys and girls to see and hear at an early age, since this is where our future players are going to come from.
© 2010, Helen. All rights reserved.


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I guess she wanted to send me a Valentine's present. Who knew Valentine's in Finland was March 12th? Ah, well, better late than never.
You'll recall I poked fun at Ziva and Nicky and their imaginary(?) up close and personal relationship during said challenge here and here.
Well it seems Ziva really got off on those posts...in a manner of speaking...and sent me a little gift to show her appreciation. Three little gifts actually. I have a little box of Leijona. A bag of Salmiakki. And another bag containing Tyrkisk Peber - The Original. Who knew there were imitations?
Of course I'm not the first to receive such a package. You can read about Nicky receiving hers here and of Michael Whitman-Jones receiving his here. The reviews are mixed between them. Once I work up the courage I'll have to try this Finnish candy. Speaking of Finnish candy, I don't know to who else my little Finnish candy Ziva sent this little package. The rest of the damn internet for all I know.
But it is the thought that counts. Even if that thought was an afterthought, Ziva.
Oh and she sent me a lovely card too with a cute little hand written note that alluded to inclusion of photographs of her and Nicky in compromising positions. But in a P.S. she told me she forgot to include them. She's such a tease...as Nicky rightly knows.
And me? I'll just have to use my imagination and make do with the candy.


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Czechs Choose, Cancel, Then Come Back to Pandur II APCs
In January 2006, the Czech Republic selected General Dynamics' European Land Combat Systems subsidiary Steyr-Daimler-Puch Spezialfahrzeug GmbH of Austria to supply its army with 199 new eight-wheeled Pandur II armored personnel carriers (APCs) between 2007-2012. The KBVP vehicles would replace Soviet-era OT-64 SKOT APCs, and would be produced in Austria and the Czech Republic.
In 2005 the contract included an option for 35 additional vehicles for a total of 234, and had a potential value of Koruna 23.6 billion ($1-1.4 billion). Steyr's Pandur II was a finalist, and eventually won the competition. But questions arose, the deal became a political football, and delivery issues jeopardized the deal into oblivion. Or so it seemed. Despite the economic crisis gripping Eastern Europe, the Czechs reinstated a scaled-down version of the deal in late February 2009.
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Tigers Lose in NCAA Second Round
A courageous effort fell just short Saturday night as Occidental lost 89-81 to 14th-ranked Puget Sound in an NCAA Division III second round playoff game in Tacoma, Wash.
Occidental finished the season with an overall record of 20-6, its second 20-win campaign in the last four years. Puget Sound (22-4) will face Augustana (IL) in the Division III Sectionals March 10 at a site to be determined.
Puget Sound entered Saturday's game a heavy favorite and was certainly the more rested team, given the Tigers' quick turnaround following Thursday night's first-round victory over Claremont-Mudd-Scripps.
The Loggers jumped out to an early 8-0 lead but Occidental pulled to within one three times in the first half and trailed 42-40 at halftime. The Tigers led by six seven minutes into the second half and kept pace until Puget Sound launched an 8-0 run, taking an 80-73 lead with less than three minutes remaining.
The Loggers' pressure defense hounded the Tigers throughout the game, forcing 25 Oxy turnovers. The Tigers won the rebounding battle 39-28 but the Loggers grabbed 14 offensive boards, scoring 15 second-chance points in the second half.
Occidental shot a respectable 59% in both periods but went almost six minutes without a basket late in the second.
Zach Phillips turned in a heroic effort in his final collegiate game, scoring 23 points with 10 rebounds on 10-of-12 shooting from the floor. Senior Dylan Marvin collected 13 points and dished seven assists.
The Tigers had no answer for six-foot-six senior forward Zack McVey, who scored 26 points and pulled down three key offensive rebounds for the Loggers.
Saturday's loss concludes another successful season for Occidental men's basketball, which enjoyed a six-week stint in the nations' top 25, ranking as high as 12th before a loss to La Verne Feb. 4. The Tigers will return seven players with significant experience in 2006-07


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One Frame … Ok Maybe Two – Philadelphia Wedding of Wydia and David
Weddings , May 23, 2011
Saturday was a gorgeous day especially after the deluge of rain the entire week. Couldn't ask for a more perfect day for a wedding.
God blessed Wydia and David in a multitude of ways, and their wedding was a community event that I was so honored to be able to document.
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Injury might not be the only reason Rafael Nadal lost in straight sets to Juan Martin Del Potro. I mean it probably was the US Open champs powerful serve and punishing forehand that did him in. But I would like to think one female pop star had something to do with it.
"Rafael Nadal has a girlfriend, but it didn't stop him from flirting with Shakira the other night. Before his loss in the US Open semi-final, the Spanish ace was at Nobu Tribeca…They were each there with a friend, but once they started talking, they moved to a table alone for some privacy," said one witness. "There was flirting going on."
Page Six always trying to stir up trouble. Can't the man go and enjoy the wonderful black cod with miso in peace.


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Levy County property owners will pay a property tax of 8.3307 mills — that is $8.3307 per $1,000 of a home's assessed value after exemptions this year.
The millage was unanimously approved, along with a $66,593,382 budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1 during a poorly attended public hearing held by the Levy County Commission on Monday evening.
The millage is expected to bring in $13,020,020 in revenue for the general fund, which is only a portion of revenue for the budget.
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Blackberry Bars Recipe
Weekly recipes to serve with a glass of milk.
These thick, buttery bars are topped with chunky blackberry jam and toasted almonds.
Note:I like to use slightly chunky jam—and homemade is best. If needed, swap in raspberry or blueberry for blackberry.
About the author: Carrie Vasios is the editor of Serious Eats: Sweets. She likes to peruse her large collection of cookbooks while eating jam from the jar. You can follow her on Twitter @carrievasios
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- Yield:makes 12 bars
- Active time: 20 minutes
- Total time:1 hour
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups (10 ounces) all purpose flour
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 16 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
- For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup blackberry jam
- 1/3 cup almond slivers, toasted
Make Crust: In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together flour and confectioners sugar until combined. Add butter and pulse until butter is the size of peas. Add milk and pulse until dough comes together into a ball. Press dough evenly into prepared pan and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Grease baking dish with butter. Place almond slivers on a baking sheet and toast until golden, 6 to 7 minutes.
Bake crust until just beginning to color on top and brown on edges, about 20 minutes.
Make Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together egg whites until frothy, then whisk in confectioners sugar until smooth. Whisk in almond extract.
Spread jam evenly over top of parbaked crust. Dollop egg white mixture over top, leaving sporadic patches of jam peeking through. Top with toasted almonds. Bake until topping is golden, about 15 minutes. Let cool, then cut into 12 bars and serve. Store cooled bars in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 5 days.


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Less than a 1 hour drive from Newcastle, in the heart of the Hunter Valley Vineyards, you will find the magnificent Hunter Valley Gardens. Over 25 acres of spectacular international display gardens that will amaze you with sensational sights, colours and fragrances.
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Publisher Council on Foreign Relations Press
Release Date May 2004
32 pages
Council Special Report No. 2
As a victim of terrorism and the strongest supporter of U.S. counterterrorism policy among the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the Philippines already plays a vital role in preserving American security.
With anti-Americanism on the rise in South Korea and Japan, the United States may need to depend more on the Philippines to fulfill its objectives in Asia. This Council Special Report assesses the political, economic, and strategic situation in the Philippines following the 2004 elections and recommends steps that the United States and the Philippines should take to strengthen their economic and military ties.
Author Catherine E. Dalpino is a former deputy assistant secretary of state in consultation with experts on the Philippines, U.S. and Filipino officials, and business leaders. Her report acknowledges the economic improvements made under President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, but warns that the country faces serious challenges on several fronts: securing long-term economic viability and social stability; competing in the global economy, maintaining internal security, and defending itself against growing transnational threats. Dalpino encourages the United States to support efforts to move the Philippines toward greater political stability and economic prosperity. She recommends several steps, including promoting efforts to curb widespread corruption and improving economic and social conditions among thePhilippines' Muslim population.


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What are kidney stones?
Kidney stones are small masses of salts and minerals that form inside the kidneys and may travel down the urinary tract. Kidney stones range in size from just a speck to as large as a ping pong ball. Signs and symptoms of kidney stones include blood in the urine, and pain in the abdomen, groin, or flank. About 5% of people develop a kidney stone in their lifetime.
What causes kidney stones?
The kidneys regulate levels of fluid, minerals, salts, and other substances in the body. When the balance of these compounds changes, kidney stones may form. There are four types of kidney stones, each made of different substances. Uric acid and cystine are two compounds that may comprise kidney stones. Factors known to increase the risk of kidney stones include dehydration, family history, genetics, and the presence of certain medical conditions. Having one or more family members with a history of kidney stones increases the risk of the condition.
Who is likely to develop a kidney stone?
The rate of people who develop kidney stones is increasing in the U.S. The reasons for the trend are unknown. The prevalence of kidney stones was 3.8% in the late 1970s. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the number rose to 5.2%. Caucasian ethnicity and male gender are associated with higher rates of kidney stones. Men tend to develop kidney stones in their 40s through 70s; rates increase with age. Women are most likely to experience kidney stones in their 50s. A person who has suffered from one kidney stone is likely to develop others.
What are symptoms of kidney stones?
Many kidney stones are painless until they travel from the kidney, down the ureter, and into the bladder. Depending on the size of the stone, movement of the stone through the urinary tract can cause severe pain with sudden onset. People who have kidney stones often describe the pain as excruciating. The lower back, abdomen, and sides are frequent sites of pain and cramping. Those who have kidney stones may see blood in their urine. Fever and chills are present when there is an infection. Seek prompt medical treatment in the event of these symptoms.
How are kidney stones diagnosed?
Kidney stones are diagnosed by excluding other possible causes of abdominal pain and associated symptoms. Imaging tests including an X-ray called a KUB view (kidney, ureter, bladder), or a helical CT scan are often used to confirm the diagnosis of kidney stones. Although the amount of radiation exposure associated with these tests are minimal, pregnant women and others may need to avoid even these low levels of radiation. In these cases, an ultrasound may be used to diagnose the kidney stone.
What is the treatment for kidney stones?
Most people with kidney stones are able to pass them on their own within 48 hours by drinking plenty of fluids. Pain medication can ease the discomfort. The smaller the stone, the more likely it is to pass without intervention. Other factors that influence the ability to pass a stone include pregnancy, prostate size, and patient size. Stones that are 9 mm or larger usually do not pass on their own and require intervention. Stones that are 5 mm in size have a 20% chance of passing on their own while 80% of stones that are 4 mm in size have a chance of passing without treatment.
What is the treatment for stones that do not pass on their own?
Lithotripsy is a procedure that uses shock waves to break a kidney stone into smaller pieces that can be more easily expelled from the body. The device used for this procedure is called a Lithotripter. Kidney stones can also be removed surgically. A percutaneous nephrolithotomy is a procedure in which a kidney stone is removed via a small incision in the skin. A kidney stone may also be removed with a ureteroscope, an instrument that is advanced up through the urethra and bladder to the ureter.
How can kidney stones be prevented?
The best way to avoid kidney stones is to prevent the most common cause – dehydration. You are adequately hydrated when your urine is clear. Most people require between 8 to 10 glasses of water per day. Avoid grapefruit juice which is linked to the development of kidney stones.
What are risk factors you can control?
Diet is a factor in some cases of kidney stones. A dietician can recommend foods to reduce the risk of kidney stones. Higher than recommended amounts of vitamin D, vitamin C, salt, protein, and foods containing high oxalates (dark green vegetables) may increase the risk of stone formation. Eating a low-protein, low-sodium diet with adequate calcium decreases the chance of developing stones.
Learn about additional risk factors you can control.
Excess weight is linked to kidney stones. In one study, weight gain from early adulthood on was linked to an increased risk of stone formation. Other factors linked to kidney stone risk were increased waist circumference and high body mass index (BMI). Physical inactivity may increase risk. Certain medications such as acetazolamide (Diamox) and indinavir (Crixivan) are linked to kidney stone formation.
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Enhanced melting of Northern Greenland in a warm climate
Enhanced melting of Northern Greenland in a warm climate
http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/tc-6-1239-2012In a new study from the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research, scientists show how the northern part of the Greenland ice sheet might be very vulnerable to a warming climate. The study is based on simulations with a state of the art global climate model and a dynamic ice sheet model of the last interglacial warm period. This period (~126 thousand years before present) is the most recent in Earths history with temperatures warmer than present in the Arctic region, and has frequently been used as an analogue for a future greenhouse climate. During this period we know that the Greenland ice sheet was significantly reduced in size compared to today. The model simulations show an extreme retreat of the northern part of the Greenland ice cap in response to the warm interglacial climate, a climate not unlike what we expect on Greenland in the very near future. This result is surprising, as temperatures on the north part of Greenland are colder than in the south. However, increased precipitation compensates for much of the increased melting of the southern part of the ice sheet in a warmer climate. Today, most scientists expect that the southern part of the Greenland ice sheet is most vulnerable to a changing climate. In particular, there are several studies monitoring ice streams and fjord temperatures along the coast of southern Greenland. However, the new results indicate that the northern part of Greenland, at the fringe of the Arctic Ocean, should be particularly closely. In this area part of the ice sheet is grounded below sea level, and can respond rapidly once it starts receding.
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Singapore Seen Allowing Stronger Currency: Asean Credit
Kristine AquinoThe Monetary Authority of Singapore will probably keep favoring modest currency gains as it seeks to curb inflation while supporting economic growth.
All 23 analysts polled by Bloomberg News say the MAS, which uses the exchange rate rather than borrowing costs as its main policy tool, will let the Singapore dollar stay on a "modest and gradual" appreciation path. Gross domestic product probably slowed to an annualized 0.6 percent last quarter from 6.1 percent in the three months through December, a separate survey showed. The decision and the data are due April 14.
Support for the Singapore dollar's appreciation bodes well for the bond market, after the best quarter of returns for sovereign debt since 2012 and the busiest corporate issuance in six quarters. An export rebound leaves the central bank room to focus on reining in core inflation, which it sees averaging as much as 3 percent this year as a labor shortage drives up wages.
"The external side of things is still pretty positive for Singapore," Dominic Bunning, Hong Kong-based senior Asian currency strategist at HSBC Holdings Plc, said in an April 4 phone interview. "The inflation risk is still slightly to the upside for the MAS, and that's why they'll keep the currency appreciation stance."
Debt Returns
HSBC predicts the Singapore dollar will trade at S$1.27 versus its U.S. peer by June 30, down 0.8 percent from S$1.2593 as of 12:24 p.m. local time, matching the median of 18 forecasts in the survey for the policy decision. That compares with predicted declines of more than 1 percent for the Thai baht and Malaysian ringgit, according to separate Bloomberg polls.
The MAS adjusts the Singapore dollar's pace of appreciation or depreciation against an undisclosed trade-weighted basket of currencies by changing the slope, width and center of the band. A steeper slope allows faster gains or appreciation over time. DBS Group Holdings Ltd. said there's a "good chance" officials will widen the currency's trading band, while the rest see no change to current settings.
Sovereign debt of Singapore returned 0.7 percent in the three months ended March, the most since the fourth quarter of 2012, according to data from Bank of America Merrill Lynch index. That compares with 1.2 percent for Malaysia and 2.3 percent for Thailand.
Singapore dollar-denominated bond offerings rose 24 percent last quarter from the final three months of 2013 to S$6.4 billion ($5.1 billion), while local-currency note sales in the Association of Southeast Asian nations region slid 12 percent to $18.4 billion, data compiled by Bloomberg show.
Global Growth
Trade-dependent Singapore may benefit from an improving outlook for global expansion. The Asian Development Bank forecasts Southeast Asian growth to accelerate to 5.4 percent in 2015 from 5 percent this year, according to an April 1 report. The U.S., euro area and Japan will collectively grow 2.2 percent next year from 1.9 percent in 2014, the ADB said.
Singapore's industrial output rose in February at the fastest pace since 2011, while non-oil domestic exports growth climbed the most in two years, official data showed last month.
Escalating living costs, rising wages and curbs on foreign workers remain threats to Singapore's growth. Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said in his budget speech in February companies need to improve the way they do business to sustain wage increases while keeping the economy competitive.
"If Singapore would like to benefit more from the expected pickup in external demand, it needs to be competitive, and a stable or slightly weaker currency will help them with that," Frances Cheung, Hong Kong-based head of Asian rates strategy at Credit Agricole CIB, said in an April 3 phone interview. "At the same time, keeping the current stance of policy would also help manage inflation expectations."
Inflation Risk
Government data last month showed Singapore's consumer prices climbed 0.4 percent in February from a year earlier, the slowest pace in four years. Vehicle-permit prices saw their biggest decline since January 2009 and home prices fell for a second-straight quarter, according to separate reports.
The nation's inflation rate will probably quicken to 2.8 percent this year, according to a quarterly MAS survey of 22 economists and analysts released last month.
"There's still a risk that you see inflation pressures trend back up, particularly given that most of the move down in inflation has been off the back of housing and car prices, which may ultimately prove to be temporary," Jonathan Cavenagh, a Singapore-based currency strategist at Westpac Banking Corp., said by phone on April 3.
Labor Shortage
Policy makers are watching for any impact on prices from a shortage in labor, as the government tightens rules for companies hiring foreign workers. The next round of measures is scheduled to take effect July 1.
"Domestic costs could pass through more significantly to prices of consumer services as firms face rising cost pressures from higher wages," Singapore's central bank and trade ministry said in a March 24 report. The core inflation measure, which excludes private transport and accommodation costs, may rise "over the next few quarters" and average 2 percent to 3 percent this year, according to the report.
Officials last adjusted monetary policy at the April 2012 review, when they restored a narrower band and increased its slope, saying it would "help anchor inflation expectations, ensure medium-term price stability, and keep growth on a sustainable path."
The MAS may widen the currency's trading band, reflecting "increasing confidence" in the global recovery, DBS economist Irvin Seah said in an April 2 phone interview. It's "a policy that will be able to adapt to these new economic conditions."
Company Policy Mid-'14 End-'14 ================================================================ ANZ: No change 1.28 1.30 BAML: No change 1.26 1.27 Barclays: No change 1.28 (3m) 1.27 (6m) BNP: No change 1.28 1.30 CBA: No change 1.27 1.25 Citi: No change 1.27 (3m) 1.30 (6-12m) Commerzbank: No change 1.29 1.34 Credit Agricole: No change 1.27 1.28 Credit Suisse: No change 1.27 (3m) 1.28 (12m) Deutsche: No change 1.29 (3m) 1.27 (6m) DBS: Widen band 1.22 1.20 Goldman: No change ---- ---- HSBC: No change 1.27 1.28 ING: No change 1.267 1.267 JPMorgan: No change 1.28 1.29 Maybank: No change 1.275 1.258 Mizuho: No change 1.24 1.23 Nomura: No change 1.29 1.31 OCBC: No change 1.254 1.273 RBS: No change 1.24 1.21 Stanchart: No change 1.32 1.28 UOB: No change 1.29 1.33 Westpac: No change 1.27 1.24 Median: 1.27 1.2765 Respondents: 23 NOTE: Forecasts by Barclays, Citi, Credit Suisse and Deutsche are excluded from median calculations ================================================================


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MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Manchester City delivered a ruthless attacking display to rout Manchester United 4-1 in the Premier League on Sunday, the first derby between the rivals since the retirement of United manager Alex Ferguson.
Wayne Rooney scored United's goal on a curling free kick in the 87th
``It's horrible to lose the derby - it's always horrible. It's worse when you lose in this way,'' United captain Nemanja Vidic said.
While City gained a big win under new manager Manuel Pellegrini, who replaced Roberto Mancini after last season, United has struggled since Ferguson left after nearly 27 years. United (2-2-1) is eighth with seven points under new manager David Moyes, its poorest Premier League start since 2004-05 season.
``I've made them aware of what I think,'' said Moyes, whose team earned just one point from matches against Liverpool, Chelsea and City.
Arsenal leads on goal difference over Tottenham (both 4-1), with City (3-1-1) two points back, ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool on goal difference.
Mesut Ozil, the playmaker acquired from Real Madrid for 50 million euros ($66 million), assisted on all of Arsenal's goals in a 3-1 win over Stoke. Aaron Ramsey, Per Mertesacker and Bacary Sagna scored for for the Gunners.
American defender Geoff Cameron scored a tying goal in the 26th minute for Stoke, his first club goal since September 2011 for the Houston Dynamo.
Paulinho scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to give Spurs a 1-0 win at Cardiff.
Di Canio became the first Premier League manager to lose his job this season when he was fired by last-place Sunderland (0-4-1).
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice and set up a goal as Real Madrid rallied for a 4-1 win over visiting Getafe in the Spanish league. Scheduled to make his home debut, Real's Gareth Bale missed the match after injuring his left thigh during warmups.
Angel Lafita but the visitors ahead in the fifth minute, but Pepe scored from a rebound in the 19th, Ronaldo converted a penalty kick in the 33rd, set up Francisco ``Isco'' Alarcon in the 59th and added a goal in stoppage time.
Real Madrid (4-0-1) is third with 13 points, two behind Barcelona and Atletico Madrid (both 5-0).
BERLIN (AP) - Stuttgart striker Vedad Ibisevic missed a penalty kick with the last shot of the game as the home team tied Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1 in the Bundesliga.
Marco Russ stabbed the ball to the roof of the net from a corner kick to put Frankfurt ahead in the 14th minute, but Timo Werner scored for Stuttgart level a minute later.
ROME (AP) - New Jersey-born forward Giuseppe Rossi scored his fifth goal in six matches this season, helping Fiorentina to a 2-0 win at Atalanta in the Serie A.
Matias Fernandez scored in the 41st minute, and Rossi added his fourth league goal in the 69th.
Roma (4-0) beat Lazio 2-0 in the Derby della Capitale on Federico Balzaretti's 63rd-minute goal and Adem Ljajic's penalty kick in the fourth minute of stoppage time.
Napoli (4-0) won 2-1 at AC Milan (1-2-1) on goals by Miguel Britos and Gonzalo Higuain. Mario Balotelli scored in second-half stoppage time for Milan after his 61st-minute penalty kick was blocked by goalkeeper Pepe Reina. Balotelli, who had been perfect in 21 previous career spot kicks, got his second yellow card after the final whistle in a penalty for protesting. He is suspended for Milan's next league match.
Inter Milan (3-0-1) routed Sassuolo 7-0,
American forward Terrence Boyd in the 17th minute, helping Rapid Vienna beat Ried 2-0 in the Austrian Bundesliga.
Boyd has five goals in six league matches this season.
PARIS (AP) - Paris Saint-Germain tied 1-1 at home against Monaco in a matchup of France's big spenders.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave PSG (3-0-3) the lead in the fifth minute, but Radamel Falcao tied the score in the 20th for first-place Monaco (4-0-2).
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LONDON — Barclays PLC BCS, -0.88% BARC, -0.35% said it will cut up to 12,000 jobs this year to help reshape its business and bring down costs.
The U.K. bank said on Tuesday it will shed around 7,000 jobs in Britain, with the rest spread across its global operations. Barclays currently has around 139,600 employees.
Barclays also said it aims to cut up to another £105 billion ($172.2 billion) from its balance sheet by next year as tougher regulation and falling revenue in its investment bank bit into profit.
The U.K. bank's investment-banking arm posted a £329 million operating loss in the fourth quarter as the unit sold assets and took a £111 million litigation charge.
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For the year, the investment bank posted a £2.52 billion operating profit, down from £3.99 billion in 2012.
Net profit across the whole bank was £540 million in 2013, up from a £624 million net loss in 2012. Underlying annual profit across the bank fell to £5.17 billion from £7.60 billion in 2012.
In its full earnings release on Tuesday, the bank said it will keep looking for ways to cut its risk-weighted assets, currently standing at £436 billion, to improve its capital position. Chief Executive Antony Jenkins and new Finance Director Tushar Morzaria have pledged to make the bank leaner and more profitable by running off loan portfolios and exiting businesses.
"As I look forward, 2014 will likely be another year of transition, with greater focus on balance sheet optimisation, particularly in the investment bank, combined with strict cost control in order to generate higher and more sustainable returns in the future," Jenkins said.
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text: The Milky Way, as seen from a Chilean petroglyph valleyCyriaque Lamar12/11/11 10:40amFiled to: space pornChilePetroglyphsSpaceStéphane GuisardVideo12EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink Photographer Stéphane Guisard — whose photography of Chile's Atacama desert we've featured previously (1, 2) has captured some gee-whiz time-lapse shots of the Milky Way framed by the Hierbas Buenas petroglyph site. This site features carvings that predate the Incas — it's a thrilling juxtaposition of the ancient and considerably less ancient. [Stéphane Guisard via Bad Astronomy]Reply12 repliesLeave a reply


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Is this good? I passed it up, not knowing exactly what's on it, but they possibly still have it. There are a few other Brubeck releases that are high up my list of things that I want to find a great copy of.
I think I just have RSD release fatigue, this year there was very little that appealed to me, and what did appeal I either couldn't get (Elliott Smith) or was overpriced (Malkmus live Ege Bamyasi cover LP). I kind of feared the Brubeck one would just be odds and ends or something, so many of the RSD releases just seem a bit overhyped.
Although I'm against fighting crowds and lining up and stuff, I did do a big mid-afternoon walk to hit four of the best stores here. Didn't get any RSD stuff, but there was a 10% off sale at one of the stores so that was the only excuse I needed. All of these are LP's:
Lô Borges S/T
João Gilberto O Amor, o Sorriso e a Flor
Grizzly Bear Shields
Bob Dylan The Basement Tapes (MFSL Edition)
Burial Truant/Rough Sleeper
Even though I didn't get any actual RSD releases, I did get stuff on sale, and there were tons of people in all the stores I went to, so I am in favour of RSD. The best part about it, though, was that I was going to catch William Tyler play a show last night (which I was hugely looking forward to), and found out Friday that he was playing an in-store show earlier in the day. So I got to see him twice, which was amazing. Bee, the store was Sonic Boom, which I'm sure is the store you went to, if you were there at 5 PM you would have caught him.
Anyway, I also bought a 7" and a live CD at the show later on. And I bought a CD copy of the album I already had on LP just to send to my sister or something. I basically just wanted to buy some stuff from the guy because he's driving all over North America by himself like a maniac with seemingly minimal support for such a talented musician. Go see him if you're into guitar! It cost $8.
April 21 Happy Dog, Cleveland OH
April 22 Lager House, Detroit MI
April 23 The Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids MI
April 24 Trumpet Blossom Cafe , Iowa City IA
April 25 First Ave (!), Minneapolis MN
April 26 Hideout, (w/ Brokeback, Rebecca Gates) Chicago IL
April 27 Do317 Lounge, Indianapolis IN
May 3 Brighton, UK – the Palmeira
May 4 Edinburgh, UK – Red Lecture Hall
May 5 Manchester, UK – The New Oxford (sounds from the other city festival)
May 6 Cork, Ireland – Crane Lane Theatre
May 7 Belfast, UK – McHughs
May 8 Dublin, Ireland – Whelan's
May 9 Cardiff, UK – 10ft tall
May 10 Falmouth, UK – Beerfwolf
May 11 Totnes UK The Barrel House
May 12 Winchester, UK – The Railway
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Horseback games? Hello, I was looking for game ideas that 1-2 people could play horseback... Games that one person could play by him/herself, and games that 2 people could play...:-) Like for instance carry the "potato"... Can't wait for some answers!:-) |
Horseback soccer (needs a really big blow up horse ball that can be kicked or bounced between horses and people). Broom Polo (the grand sport of polo! done at a walk, or trot, and of course, with a barn broom). Either could be played solo, duo, or in company. great for desensitizing horses too.. with something flying at them and such... :shock: |
We play 'catch up' but its not REALLY a game..... It can be played a couple of ways, and I like to use it when teaching a green rider. You both ride around the arena at a walk, one right in front of the other. The first rider speeds up (we usually start by staying at the same gait) as much as they can and go around the arena until they 'catch up' to the rider who was in the back. They holler 'CATCH UP' and the rider who used to be in the back, but now is in front speeds up and goes around to catch up. You can use it to learn speed control within a gait, to work on gait transitions (the person trying to catch up goes from walk to trot, or trot to canter), or to work on horses who won't leave the group, or who get a little speedy/antsy when horses come up behind..... Most kids really enjoy it. We also do follow the leader, usually with obstacles set up around the arena/pasture. Ribbon race is a fun partner event. Both riders hold one end of a 3-4 foot piece of fabric or ribbon (I like to use surveyor's tape, because it stretches a bit, but then it breaks, so no risk of pulling someone off their horse). You both start at a 'start line' and run down, turn around a barrel and run back in a straight line to cross the finish line still holding the ribbon. It can be a lot harder than it sounds. I'm not sure these were what you were looking for.... |
932 Attachment(s) We play tag around here. The bigger the group, the better. Keeps horses on their toes, teaches quick stops and rollbacks too. Super fun. |
Polo? I've never played it before...Can you list the basic rules? Playing with a big ball sounds appealing.(Oh no there goes the kids ball:D)..:lol: You could almost pretend you're "jousting"! :lol: You all have GREAT ideas! Maybe I can coax my neighbor to come and play... About the tag game. What do you do with the horses that are not so eager to be buddies? Also it might be fun to play "freeze" tag... Test the horses standing still patience!:-) Great games! Hope you can come up with more! |
Has anyone played Mother may I on their horse? I could see that as being a fun game! Red, Light Green light could be fun too... Here the instructions I found for kids But I think one could use a horse instead... " One person is designated as "it" and plays the part of the stop light. The other kids line up about 20 feet away from "it." Facing away from the other kids, "it' calls out "Green light!" The other kids move toward "it." "It" then calls out "Red light!" and turns around quickly. Any of the kids who are caught moving must go back to the start line. Play continues until someone reaches and tags "it." That person then becomes "it." The trick to winning this game is to move smoothly so that you can freeze instantly until you are within reach of "it." Variations When playing with children of different ages, you may want to designate two start lines, the closer one being for the smaller kids. In one variation of this game, "it" may call out "yellow light," when means that the players can continue to move but must move slowly." Or a person on a horse could play "what time is it MR. fox" It might be not as fun with only 2-3 horses but if you had a "caller outer" that could keep things lively it could be interesting... Or maybe I could set up a mini race course with small jumps that you have to race across with a bucket full of water with a hole in the bottom...Whoever has the most water in the bottom wins... Any more Ideas? |
ahhh, i wish you had a group just a tad bigger as I'd have lots of awesome games for you then! But your mention of jousting made me think of an idea I once had, but was not allowed to execute (as is the case with most of my brilliant ideas) I had this idea for jousting, where the riders would wear like white shirts (or i guess it could be and solid colored shirt) and carry a pool noodle (you know, these things), fashioned into a sword. Each 'knight' (lol) would have a tray of different colored paint stationed and their end of the arena, they'd dip the end of their 'sword' into their paint, then line up at opposite ends of the arena, like they do in jousting. You'd then haul but towards each other, like jouster do and if you manage to get a hit, you'll know because your opponents shirt will have you paint color on it! If you do this, I insist you have someone take pictures, so I can see my dream realized :lol: Just be careful, hauling butt head on towards another horse that is hauling butt at you, could end pretty badly. |
How many more riders would it take to use your games? the max total I might be able to get is 5...But for sure 1-3...Pony included...:D |
5 people would probably be about the minimum for the other games One of my favorite is musical cones (or musical pole/musical barrels/whatever). Just like musical chairs except on horse back. Obviously space the cones further apart than you do chairs. Everyone rides around on the rail and when the music stops you have to get to a cone and halt. If you aren't halted, it's not your cone! Last one left without a cone is out. And so on until there's a winner. This game requires someone on the ground to control the music and remove cones. Another favorite of mine is called Herd the Cow. Do NOT play this with any horses that kick! You could probably play this one with just 4 or maybe even 3 people. One person and their horse are designated the 'cow'. Everyone else are the herders. The 'cow' starts at one end of the ring. The 'cows' goal is to get to other end of the ring, while the herders try to prevent it from doing so. If/when the 'cow' reaches the other end of the arena, the game ends. I also like Steal the Bacon. There are any number of ways you could set this up, but we always put a barrel in the middle of the arena. Then place the 'bacon' on top of the barrel, which is really just an object that would be reasonably easy to grab (ie. a hard brush, a tennis shoe, whatever). Split your group into two teams and have each team assemble at opposite ends of the arena. This game also requires a neutral party, to call the shots or a referee as I will refer to it. Assign numbers to each team member.. if you were playing with six people. Team A would have a 1 person, a 2 person and a 3 person. Team B would also have person 1, person 2 and person 3. Once everyone is lined up and ready, the referee would yell out something like 'Team A, 2; Team B, 1; ready, go!' So, person 2 from team A and person 1 from team B, go as fast as they can to the barrel and try to grab the 'bacon'. Once you have the bacon you have to get back to your teams side with it, to score a point. BUT if the person from the other team beats you back to your teams side, the point is negated. So if it's your turn and your opponent gets the bacon before you can, you want to try to get to their teams end of the arena before they can, to block them from getting the point. If someone goes when their number wasn't called, their team loses a point. We've also played this game, where each team only had one horse, so when the numbers were called, the rider had to quickly mount up before running to get the bacon. This made it a bit more interesting/exciting/scary for those of us supervising. The teams had to work together to help each other mount. But you should only do this with really quiet horses and the players tend to get riled up. And of course red light, green light is fun. Basically same rules as when you play on foot. But after the 'caller' yells red light, they count to 5 out loud, to give the riders time to get stopped, and then turn around. if anyone's horse moves once they've turned around that rider must go back to the start. The first rider to get close enough to tap the caller wins. You can also play 'Ride the Buck'. We've always played bareback, but you could do it in a saddle too. All you do is place a dollar bill (or anything else that would work. we've also used poker chips which are a bit more difficult than dollar bills), place the object under the inside of each riders thigh, about halfway between knee and hip. The rider is NOT allowed to touch the object once it has been placed. The the riders are instructed to walk, trot, canter, reverse, post, sit, whatever. The rider who manages to keep their object under their thigh the longest wins! That's about all I can think of at the moment, I'll try to remember some more later. |
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I have played SV since WOTLK and I get my Lock and Load procs from Black Arrow not Explosive Trap. I usually don't use Explosive Trap on single target anyway so I'm shooting Multi with the Explosive Trap. I shoot Explosive Shot with Black Arrow, which should still proc Lock and Load, on single targets. This change doesn't bother me. However, I am bothered by the change to the Mending Glyph and wonder why they decided to change it.
If the new Rushing Jade Wind is un-channeled, I could definitely see myself taking it on my monk instead of Xuen. I currently use Xuen as a 'dps boost' even though I'm a tank since my other options aren't all to attractive for anything other than a little damage and a tiny bit of versatility, versus tons of damage that might help beat 'enrages'. It seems they're trying to make it more appealing for us in the 'versatility' department. It also looks like it will be more energy efficient regardless(4 second duration compared to spinning Crane Kick's 2 second).
It's actually a 'buff' in burst situations where the ability to heal in those 5 seconds matters more than the continuous ability to heal for more(it's '100% more' in those first five seconds since it's ticking twice as fast) Now that's 100% more of baseline, so it's actually a lot smaller gap when comparing it to the old Glyph. I think it would be better if the cooldown was a little shorter(8 seconds?) or it 'also' increased healing by 30%(half the old effect), but still can be useful in some situations(using it as a 'heal' instead of a health regen buff on your pet that it feels like now, because of how stretched out it is). Definitely a glyph to keep an eye out for as the PTR goes on.
Edit: Just wanted to make clear, I still realize it's a nerf overall, but it does look like it's fitting more in bliz's line of making glyphs that 'alter' abilities to allow them to be 'powerful in a situation'. Hopefully they do even it out though...it seems a little harsh with the 10 second CD and reduced effectiveness.
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Fort Hays State University > About FHSU > Academic Divisions > Office of the Provost > Faculty and Unclassified Handbook > Ch 2 Academic Honesty
Membership in the FHSU learning community imposes upon the student a variety of commitments, obligations and responsibilities. It is the policy of FHSU to impose sanctions on students who misrepresent their academic work. These sanctions will be selected by appropriate classroom instructors or other designated persons consistent with the seriousness of the violation and related considerations.
Examples of academic dishonesty include but are not limited to: (1) Plagiarism, taking someone else's intellectual work and presenting it as one's own (which covers published and unpublished sources). Using another's term paper as one's own, handing in a paper purchased from an individual or agency, submitting papers from living group, club or organization files, or using another's computer program or document are all examples of plagiarism. Standards of attribution and acknowledgment of literary indebtedness are set by each discipline. Faculty are encouraged to include disciplinary or class-specific definitions in course syllabi. Students should consult with their department or with recognized handbooks in their field if in doubt. (2) Cheating is unacceptable in any form. Examples include consultation of books, library materials or notes during tests without the instructor's permission; use of crib sheets or hidden notes; intentional observation of another student's test; receipt of a copy of an exam or questions or answers from an exam to be given or in progress; substitution of another person for the student on an exam or another graded activity; deliberate falsification of lab results; submission of falsified data; alteration of exams or other academic exercises; and collaboration on projects where collaboration is forbidden. (3) Falsification, forgery or alteration of any documents pertaining to assignments and examinations. (4) Students who participate in promoting cheating or plagiarism by others will also be in violation of this policy.
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Adelaide: Jan 13, 2013
Australian coach Mickey Arthur hit out at the critics of his team's rotation policy and said that the selectors wll try and manage young pacer Mitchell Starc through tours of India and England as he suffered painful bone spurs on his ankle.
Arthur described the critics of being "either naive or stubborn" and said, "We are very clear on who the best attack is and who the best team is. I have been annoyed and frustrated by some of the articles that are going around because commonsense prevails when we pick teams. Every time we pick a team we are giving guys opportunities and we pick a team we think is the best side possible to do the job and win. So it's either very naive or just stubborn that people don't understand what we're doing," as reported by Sydney Morning Herald.
Arthur went on to dismiss Brett Lee's claim that the selectors don't know their best combination due to the rotation policy.
Starc and Mitchell Johnson (side soreness) will be available for the third ODI against Sri Lanka at Brisbane on Friday.
The usually easy-going Arthur was angered when there was a suggestion that sports scientists were picking Australian teams.
"[That is] so far off the mark it's frightening. They give us information and then it's up to us to make the final decision. Michael [Clarke], myself and the selector on duty make the decision based on information that we are given," Arthur said.
"There are three instances where it hasn't been worth the risk."
He said that in reference to Ryan Harris during the tour of West Indies in 2011, Peter Siddle being rested for Perth Test against South Africa and Starc being rested for Boxing Day Test.
"Mitchell Starc plays in all three forms of the game and he had an ankle impingement, he's got spurs that are going to require an operation at some stage, we're hoping that will be a year down the line but at some stage it's going to give in. There was no point in us playing him in a Boxing Day Test match and risk losing him for a one-day series and a tour of India. That would have been plain stupid. We make these decisions with a lot of thought of how and when we're going to use that quick bowler.
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This page provides a list of reference material related to distance sampling, including links to material that is freely available online. Distance sampling is a widely used group of methods for estimating the population size or density of wildlife populations. For an overview of the methods, see the Encyclopedia of Environmetrics article listed below.
If you have any suggestions for other material, please contact Len Thomas (len at mcs.st-and.ac.uk).
Introduction to Distance Sampling.
Published July 2001.
This book introduces the suite of survey methods known as 'distance
sampling', which aim to estimate the population size and/or density of
biological populations. It updates the 1993 book, Distance Sampling
(see below). Please follow the above link for more information
about the book and an online preview.
Advanced Distance Sampling.
Published September 2004. (Paperback edition published September
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Distance Sampling. First published 1993.
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An "extensive but not exhaustive" bibliography of distance sampling related references some of which can be downloaded
Non-technical introduction to distance sampling, published in Sept 2009 issue of Significance magazine, by T. Marques
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Go to Significance web site.
Encyclopedia of Environmetrics article on distance sampling, by Thomas et al. 2012.
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Go to Encyclopedia of Environmetrics (2nd Edition) web site.
Encyclopedia of Statistical Sciences article on distance sampling, by Marques et al. 2011.
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Go to a copy of the article (html) at the Encyclopedia of Statistical Sciences web site.
StatProb online Encyclopedia article on conventional distance sampling, by Marques et al. 2011.
Online article (html), at publisher's web site
Estimating Pronghorn Abundance Using Aerial Line Transect
Sampling. by R. J. Guenzel, 1997. Wyoming Game and Fish Department,
Cheyenne. 176pp.
This manual provides a detailed description of survey design, field
methods and analysis that would be of use to anyone contemplating aerial
line transect surveys.
Related book: Estimating Animal Abundance - Closed Populations.
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I recently purchased an old home built ~ 1900. It needs a lot of work but the first thing I would like to do is replace some floor joists in the baement that support the first floor. There was what appears to have been an electrical or wood stove fire that burnt away about half of the 10" joists. These boards look structurally capable at the moment but obviously i am replacing them first. So i have a few questions in regards to this job...
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