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[QUOTE=DeathBringer;1061471656]That afternoon I took my girlfriend back to the plot to watch deer.......and proposed to herQUOTE]
Wow, love this thread for all the great info and just decided to take a peek back at it and saw this gem! Congrats!!
[QUOTE=DeathBringer;1061471656]That afternoon I took my girlfriend back to the plot to watch deer.......and proposed to herQUOTE]
Wow, love this thread for all the great info and just decided to take a peek back at it and saw this gem! Congrats!!
Wow, this is really interesting thread. First thanks for all of the information.
My buddy and I lease property 1 1/2 hour drive from our homes. During the off season, we don't get down there very often and we do not have access to a lot of equipment (bush hog or other mower), etc. We borrowed a sprayer, the farmer we lease from is going to disc up the ground for us....and we can borrow a broadcast spreader....
Which leads to my questions...It seems from reading this thread that the Foundation mix is the perfect mix if you can keep the plot mowed in the spring. Otherwise it sounds like the rye will overtake the plot and shade out the clover?
I'm just wondering how to adjust the mix to -A- make it as affordable as possible and -B- make it as maintanence free as possible.
We have two acres of ground that we want to put in food plots...after paying to lease the ground and a place to stay while hunting, we don't have a whole lot of $ for the seed. I know you have to pay to play, just wondering what the most bang for the buck is.
One thing that caught my eye as I was reading all of the posts was the post about planting buckwheat in May, discing it under in July, letting it grow again mid August, cutting it and then dove hunting over it before discing it up again and starting the whole process all over again.
If you planted winter wheat in the fall instead of rye would the wheat stay up long enough to just mow the wheat in mid August and then do the same thing? I know winter wheat usually matures in late May or June....
Or, could you plant spring wheat in may instead of buckwheat and just let it go until August? Just trying to figure out how to avoid having to disc so many times...We have to ask the farmer to disc for us....we can only go to the well so many times.
I LOVE the idea of having a plot that you could use to dove hunt over. I love to dove hunt but currently don't have anywhere but public ground to hunt on.
Winter rye 50-80#'s per acre (56#'s = a bushel)
Spring oats 80-120#'s per acre (32#'s = a bushel)
Austrian Winter Peas 20-80#'s per acre (4010 or 6040 field peas will work fine for 1/2 the price)
Red Clover 8-12#'s per acre or white clover at 6#'s per acre
Groundhog Forage Radish 5#'s per acre
So, if I plant
80 # rye = ~$24
80 # oats = ~ $24
10 # Red Clover = ~$35
5 # Forage Radish = ~$15-20(? on shipping and handling)
So if was going to make this cheaper I would start by leaving out the Peas completely. Then I would subsitute #5 of Radishs for some cheap version of rape that you can pick up locally. Buying from Welters is really handy but more expensive than need be if you can buy it locally to avoid extra handling and shipping charging. That will save you $50 right off the bat.
Now for the idea of dove hunting over a plot that is also dual purpose, I would do the above for cost savings but I would swap the clover for the peas. Plant your mix in the fall and just leave it sit all the next summer. The Rye/Oats will over mature by next year's dove season and perfect for dove hunting. I dont know for sure when you dove season opens but Im guessing you can get a few weeks of dove hunting before discing it under for to reseed itself.
Couple more questions:
I found a mix from a seed company locally that has:
30% Oats, 25% Rye, 25% Winter Wheat, 15% Winter Peas, and 5% mix of turnips and rape. They recommend seeding at 100# per acre.
If I do the math on the foundation mixture I'm coming up with about:
46% Oats (80#), 29% Rye (50#), 14% Peas (25#), 6% Clover (10#), and 3% Radishes (5#) give or take.
I think what I might do is by the mix that I mentioned above $30 for 50#, and then supplement in 10# of clover per 100# bag.
Are there any negative effects of of putting some winter wheat into the mix? I wouldn't think shading would be an issue?
This seed company recommends 100# per acre of this seed blend. The foundation plants at almost double that. Should I be concerned about only planting 100# per acre?
So, if I have rye, oats and wheat and I let those go in the summer, they will stay standing all summer until I mow them in August? That would be great for dove hunting.
Plan would be to mow in mid to late August, dove hunt Sept 1-3, disc under and start all over. Will I need to spray after I mow the wheat rye and oats under?
IL Gutpile,
First, If you want to cheapen the Foundation Mix then drop the Oats first. This would leave you with Rye/Peas/Radish/Clover. If I dropped something else it would be either radish or peas. On my place it would probably be peas before radish because they hammered the radishes, but they still made nice big holes in the ground and added a ton of organic matter this spring--(you could smell the radishes rotting from a long way).
A pretty effective plot is simply Rye/Red Clover. Effective, but without the added benefits the rest of the mix gives you.
Rye shading clover-- in my two plots this year I tried to kill the rye in one and let it grow in another. The plot with MORE rye is now doing better than the plot with LESS rye.
Dove hunting-- in all honesty I would plant a seperate dove plot in the spring of brown top millet and / or sunflowers. You CAN let the rye mature and stand until time to dove hunt, then bushhog it, but it'll probably lay down from wind long before. And the clover will need to be mowed before that.
The mix you listed should work fine depending on what kind of brassicas. Turnips and Rape have large crowns and can shade the plot. Dwarf essex rape and radishes do not have large crowns, and deer eat the tops much sooner IME than they do turnips.
100 lbs per acre is pretty close to what I will do this year in one plot. This year I will plant only Rye/Radish/Clover in one plot to see how the cheaper version does, and I'll probably plant at a rate of:
2 bushels rye / acre (56 lbs / bushel = 112 lbs)
5 lbs radish / acre
10 lbs red clover per acre
August 4 Update:
Not a great day. I had to go home to have my dog put to sleep. He's been a faithful friend for 14 years. I buried him about 30 yards from my stand in the plot with a view. This fall I'll plant a pear tree over him. I'll miss Taz.
This is what happens when you wait too long to mow the clover, and then mow it too close.
We got rain last night, so the clover will be back. And all the rye and now clover mulch on the field will be great for moisture retention. It's amazing how bad it can look now and how good it can look in another month.
My best trail cam picture EVER....
was taken 7/28/11 on a homebrew P41 set over a salt lick on the edge of a Foundation Plot
POSSUM Vs. BOBKITTY
I wonder who won that argument? It likely depends on what kind of mood the Cat was in.
This could be the same kitty I saw in this old thread:
Bobcat Sequence
Very cool pictures deathbringer! and Thanks for the information. I really appreciate your input. What is your thought on the wheat in the premade mix that I mentioned?
I am headed out today to go pick up a mix that has 30% Oats, 25% Rye, 25% Winter Wheat, 15% Winter Peas, and 5% mix of turnips and rape. Each 50# bag is $30, so $60 for 100#. I thought that was pretty reasonable based on prices I've seen listed above, but I wasn't sure about the wheat in the mix. I will also supplement with ~ 10# of a clover mix.
One other question: Everyone says that winter peas are unbelievable and that deer eat them like candy, but then it seems like almost everyone says that the first thing they would drop from the foundation mix is the peas. Is that because the deer hammer them so fast that they just don't make it? I'm a little concerned about that....each one of my food plots is secluded and only ~ 1/2 acre. But, when the food plots get started, there will be an abundance of food around and close by. Soybean fields will still be in and green, corn still in, acorns starting to fall....so I'm hoping the deer will hit some of the other food sources until the other food sources start to dry up in later October....we'll see.
Oh, and sorry to hear about your dog. Been through that many times. Never gets easier.
IL Gutpile,
The wheat will be fine in that mix. I like rye best, oats and rye next, and then wheat as afar as grain crops go, but it won't detract anything.
The reasons I would drop peas from the mix first when trying to get it cheaper:
- Peas are around $1 / lb -- I plant 4 acres @ 25 lbs per acre, so this saves me $100
- Radishes really performed for me last year. The deer ate the tops early and often, and the radishes made holes in my plot and put a lot of organic matter into the soil. So b/t radish and pea on my place I would choose radish. This will likely change for different folks in different places.
- You can't drop Rye and Clover from the mix--that's the backbone.
Another question.
I understand that if you have the Foundation mix going for a few years that the mowed rye and oats add organic material back to the soil as well as the radishes, etc.
My question is: If you're starting the Foundation mix (or variation of) for the first time, what is the best way to fertilize? I posted a similar question in the "regular" foodplot section, but then I thought I should really seek out Mr Deathbringer's opinion on this.
I bought a mix of seed from my local Seed store/COOP. When I bought the extra 10 pounds of clover, the owner said "Now you know not to add nitrogen to clover plots, right?" I explained that I was going to add the clover to the mix and plant it all together.
He looked at me like I was a dumb city boy (or at least that's how I would imagine him looking at a dumb city boy).
He kind of said I was waisting my money and that a clover plot would be great all by itself.
Never-the-less, he got me thinking....How DO I apply fertilizer for the first year? I know some of the plants in the mix (turnips for example) LOVE nitrogen. Do I make the turnips and other plants happy and add nitrogen and rely on them to deplete nitrogen so that the clover becomes happy? Do I add a 12-12-12 or 19-19-19 and hope that all of the plants are kind of happy? Or do I skew the fertilizer to make some plants happy and know that the other plants will be OK?
Soil tests are pending. I'm assuming I will have to add lime and if there are any obvious deficiencies, I will fertilize appropriately, but if I'm looking to "optimize" what is your advice?
Established clover doesn't need Nitrogen, as it fixes nitrogen from the air. Nitrogen can help young clover though, and it can still grow in Nitrogen rich soils, so adding Nitrogen to your plot will not hurt the clover, and it will likely help the rest of the mix. If you need to fertilize, then I would fertilize based on what plants make up the majority of your plot (likely cereal grains).
The guy at Co-op doesn't understand that this mix gives you a great fall hunting plot AND a better way to establish a clover plot.
Hello food plotters just a few questions about fall foundation mix......
I have .45 ac what would be planting rates?
Would you leave anything out? Add anything?
This a new plot in a funnel area very small but deer travel heavy sept thru jan any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks
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Hello food plotters just a few questions about fall foundation mix......
I have .45 ac what would be planting rates?
Would you leave anything out? Add anything?
This a new plot in a funnel area very small but deer travel heavy sept thru jan any suggestions would be helpful. ThanksThe mix works well together. Bare bones would be rye and clover.Winter Rye 50-80#'s per acre (56#'s = a bushel)
Spring Oats 80-120#'s per acre (32#'s = a bushel)
Austrian Winter Peas 20-80#'s per acre (4010 or 6040 field peas will work fine for 1/2 the price)
Red Clover 8-12#'s per acre or white clover at 6#'s per acre
Groundhog Forage Radish 5#'s per acre
Is your spot heavily shaded?
good sun i think but i will just cut all in half but oats and rye
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I wouldn't skimp on the rye and clover. Everything else can be cut down.
This morning I called 5 different Farmers Co-op's and priced my seed. I'll be picking it up at a store on the way to the farm (3.5 hour trip). Here's how it should break out:
Rye - 15.95 / bushel
Red Clover - 2.06 / lb
AWP - 37 / 50 lb bag
Rye is up from last year. I could get the clover for 1.75/lb at another store, but would have to drive an extra hour.
I ordered Groundhog Forage Radish from Welters a couple weeks ago and it came within a few days, so after I get the rest of the seed this weekend I should be set.
I hope to plant on labor day weekend again, weather permitting. We've been DRY so I'd like to see some rain between now and then to speed the disking up.
Got 3 food plots out this weekend. Man is the ground dry here in southern IL.
We sprayed with glyphosphate 3 weekends ago. Farmer we lease from disked up ground a couple days before we came down. Ground worked up really nice. First time either of these area has been planted with anything for YEARS.
I put down 50# of 46-0-0 and 50# of 6-24-24 on the two half acre plots and then about 10 pounds of 6-24-24 on the small plot in the woods.
Raked that in good with a OLD pull behind harrow/rake. Then put out 50# of a mix containing 30% Oats, 25% Rye, 25% Winter Wheat, 15% Winter Peas, and 5% mix of turnips and rape. I raked the whole time we broadcasted seed.
Finally, we put 5# down of a ladino clover/red clover mix at the end and pretty much left it on top.
The two 5 acre plots get about 80% of full sun. The 0.1 (if that) is just a strip in the woods next to an access road that had a decent clearning. Not sure how much sun it gets....we just put that in clover and the left over fall mix that we had.
I will take pictures next time we go down.
Question: How long can that seed sit there in dry dirt before it starts to go bad? There is no moisture in the soil now. Can someone show me the rain dance? : )
Planting Day 2011:
I was challenged with my planting schedule this year. I wanted to plant over Labor Day weekend, but the 10 day forecast was calling for rain Sunday and Monday, and I had to work on Saturday.
So I disked one plot the weekend before and coerced my Dad into disking the other two. At that point we'd had a half inch of rain in about 6 weeks with temps in the high 90's each day. The clover was in full dormancy.
These plots have been worked at least once a year for several years now so the disking went quickly. One pass got some of it and two passes got the tougher spots.
Because I had to work Saturday I took a vacation day Friday. I drove over Thursday night (3.5 hour drive), got up early Friday, and started planting.
I spread rye and peas on one plot and straight rye on the other two. Then I cultipacked.
After I cultipacked I spread clover and radish with an ATV spreader we have that does a better job with small seed than the 500 lb PTO spreader. I did not cultipack the clover and radish because it was powder dry and I was afraid it would set the seed too deep.
It started raining Sunday and rained until Tuesday. A slow steady rain totalling 4.5 inches. Dad says the plots are already germinating!
Man, September 24th can't get here soon enough!
Cool....glad someone is getting rain. We planted 10 days ago....not a drop of rain since. Chance of rain again tomorrow and Friday....praying it will hit us this time.
Your seed should be fine. It will sit in dry ground for a good while waiting on rain. What I worry about is getting enough to germinate the plot, and then going into a severe drought. That happened to me last year (pics earlier in this thread) and this mix still came through it.
Update 9/23/11:
We've had over 6 inches of rain since planting, and the plots are already pushing 6 inches tall. It's amazing to see the difference between this year and the year before.
I dind't re-plant the area around my orchard, intending to allow it to be clover for the near future. The red clover is just starting to come out of summer dormancy.
The deer are loving the rye, peas, clover, and radish combo in this plot. I snuck in the evening before the archery opener to snap a few pics.
The wind was wrong to hunt the plots on opening day, so it was the next morning before I could sit that stand. I saw 11 deer including 2 small bucks and several does and fawns.
At about 8:32 I found this in the plot.
Which led 40 yards to this sight.
She only made it about 4 yards into the edge of the woods.
I ran out of venison last week and was very glad to take this doe. In the next few weeks I'll try to take my first with trad gear.
Nice job...you had me thinking someone was poaching on you!!! Are you close to the Fayetteville TN area? I ask, because I am hunting that area of Southern TN and the countryside looks very similar. I had already planted my plots when I rolled across this thread, but depending on how my clover stand does this season, I may try the foundation plot starting in the spring.
Congrats on the doe!!
Question for you...I have two 1/2 plots with the mix I described above (Oats, Rye, Wheat, Winter Peas, Turnips and Rape and then clover on top). Those two food plots look awesome and the warm weather this week should also help out.
The farmer we lease from already shelled corn on the other side of the property. We were hoping that would stay in until end of October....We were thinking about using a harrow to break up the top couple inches of dirt on about 1/2 acre of the cut corn just to provide a food source from now through late spring....maybe hunt over it late season.
Do you think its too late here in Southern IL to plant the mix minus the clover? I know the rye and wheat would probably be OK, but not sure about winter peas, turnips and rape. I'm pretty sure the oats would be knocked down by the first freeze which will probably be in the next 3 weeks. What do you think?
I'm about 85 miles from Fayetteville, but the terrain is similar.
I'd plant rye over the corn for a sure bet. If you want to mix in a brassica, Radishes would probably do well. I'd go with them over turnips and rape because they get out of the ground really fast and deer graze them as soon as they start growing. I think it's getting late in the growing season for any brassica though.


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I have a 1948 Dodge pick up with a 108" wheelbase. I am looking for a late model Dodge chassis to bolt the body on but I have no idea what I'm looking for. Help
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I think I might have to go that route and strech the bed but would like to find a mach to what I got
But thanks for the info
What the heck is going on around here?...Is it "Swap a frame" week?
The truck will be a weekend toy / back up vehicle. I'm just trying to upgrade the truck so it won't cost me an arm and a leg to repair it.
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Ok I will check it out thanks
I can't for the life of me figure out how someone thinks it's cheaper to change frames and drive trains to late model and be CHEAPER to maintain? That was the very reason why I got rid my late model complicated throw away parts junk and got a good old simple car to use every day. I don't get it, sorry.
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I'm talking about "if I can find one" a early 80s frame and drive train instead of a 1940s drive train. I'm not going to put a computer in it.
I'm sure if I went original rebuild, the old truck would out last anything on the road but at the same time I don't have the money to special order the parts for it, although it would be cool
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First off, truck parts are available for YEARS from many different manufacturers including the original.Trucks are used MUCH longer than cars as they are work horses. Because of this Dodge probably kept parts for that truck on it's shelves for decades. I bought new parts from GM for my 48 Chevy (we are talking 47-53 trucks only parts) up into the 80's! Your truck is a VERY simple design, they are so ridiculously simple. The motor is used for years, parts are easy to find. It would blow you away at how you may likely find brake parts for your truck at a local parts store, we are talking a REAL parts store not a McParts like Peppy boys or Kragen or something. I walked into a parts store here in town that services the shops who repair cars for a living. They had in stock the wheel cylinders and master cylinders for my 59 Rambler! The engine parts, they could order, they had the distributor cap and rotor in stock, brake light switch, fan belt, and all kinds of other parts, IN STOCK. If you want the original truck stuff, just start looking, take your time. I have on my cel phone the number of an AMC parts place that is only about 35 miles from me. I can call him and get anything for my flat head powered Rambler and it would be in the mail the next day if I wanted it bad enough. Move into the Dodge Truck "community" find a good Dodge truck forum, you can get anything you need and most of the time it doesn't cost any more. You need to do some homework, it may cost a bunch, I don't know your truck. But I am suspecting it is not that big of a deal being it's a truck. Believe me, changing everything over costs a LOT more usually. It's a myth, a total myth that updating is cheaper. I rebuilt my motor, clutch, all the brakes we are talking complete, lines and all. I did the whole thing for about $2000. This is having the motor rebuild of course, I didn't even put it together. Swapping out the drive train and brakes and everything with something super common would have still cost more. I watched ebay everyday making "newly posted" Rambler parts a favorite in my book marks. I could click on that every day and see what was just posted. I bought all kinds of stuff on there "buy it now" for pennies on the dollar, NOS brake shoes, steering parts, a steering wheel, horn button, this is all for a 1959 Rambler, all there ready for me to buy and now I drive the car every day and LOVE it. If that is what you want, do it, you don't need to spend a ton of money to "update" it. Brian |
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Beverly Mae Mitchell, of Craig, died Sept. 30, 2008, at Sandrock Ridge Care and Rehab in Craig with all of her loved ones by her side.
Beverly was born Nov. 6, 1933, in Seattle, to Elmer and Josephine Shrewsbury. She had two sisters, Betty and Marie, and a brother, Bill.
Beverly moved to California and went to nursing school. She was a very caring and nurturing nurse. She had two sons, Craig and Matthew Gearhart. She married George W. Mitchell April 3, 1965, in Orange County, Calif. She became a wife and homemaker.
She lived her life out always thinking and caring for others. Beverly always took that extra measure to ensure that all those near her felt loved and comforted.
Beverly is survived by her husband of 43 years, George Mitchell; her son, Craig and daughter-in-law Helen Gearhart; and her son, Matthew Gearhart, all of Craig; 10 grandchildren, Veronica and Stacy Gearhart of California, Wendell and Lynette Gearhart of Maui, Hawaii, Steven Burch of Steamboat Springs, Ricky Gearhart of Craig, Troy Bailey of Craig, Bobbi Gearhart of Cheyenne, Wyo., Ashley Laumb of Seattle, and Craig Jr. and Shayla Gearhart of Craig. She had five great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings.
Beverly will be loved and missed by all who knew her.
Memorial services for Beverly will be at 1 p.m. Saturday Oct. 4, at The First Congregational Church, 630 Green St., in Craig.


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So many of you have said that you enjoy reading my sporadic fitness updates to keep you motivated (or to try and get you motivated), that I decided to make it a monthly feature. This helps me as well to remember what in the world we did for the previous month. It helps keep me on track and realize when we need to step it up a little more or be more proactive about our goals.
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My husband and I started P90X2 (Amazon) at the beginning of the year and just finished at the end of March. Since we both work out at home, it has taken a little bit of sacrifice to squeeze in both of our workouts. I get up before the kids wake up to exercise and my husband works out immediately after he gets home from work. It took us a long time to figure out a schedule and what would work for both of us, as most of you know those evening hours can be precious.
We both are extremely happy with our results. I didn't necessarily lose any weight, but I didn't have much to lose. I worked mainly on toning up my muscles, which I can definitely see in my arms, back, shoulders and core. I'll just put this out there. I have never in my life had a six-pack. Never. Not even when I played sports every day in high school. Thanks to P90X, I have a four-pack that shows, with a 2-pack hidden under a little layer of extra baby skin. I know it's there and that's what counts.
If you are interested in seeing pictures of our results, click here. The changes for me don't seem super dramatic, as I didn't lose much weight, but I can tell the difference mainly in my arms and core.
P90X2 was so drastically different than the first P90X (Amazon) and we loved it. If you have done P90X and are looking for something different, we would both recommend it. There is not much of a focus on cardio, but my husband did lose quite a bit of weight throughout the program. The focus is mainly on core strength, strength training, balance and performance.
Fitness and exercise have become such a big part of our lives and at this point, I don't think either of us could imagine NOT working out each day. P90X has shown me what amazing things my body is capable of. I started out in 2011 with Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred (Amazon) and thought there was no way in the world I'd ever be able to do a full push-up. Now, I'm doing 10-20 at a time with weights, on a stability ball, with plyometric jumps in between. It's so empowering to watch my body get stronger and become what it was meant to be.
If you can find it in your day to squeeze in even a little exercise, DO IT. I used every excuse in the book before I finally got fed up. Fitness and exercise are not a fad. I think deep down we all know that the best way to achieve our goals is a balanced diet and exercise. I see so many diets out there that claim you will lose all the weight you want without changing your eating habits and without exercise. Maybe there is a miracle pill out there, but I doubt it. Besides, there is nothing much better than the feeling you get after pushing your body to the limit. I strongly believe there is nothing better you can do for your body, your heart, your mind and your soul.
Our next step is to complete a second round of P90X2. The different phases are set up so you can focus on different areas of your body based on how long you stay in each phase. I'm going to focus more on a total body workout, while my husband is going to focus more on straight strength training (upper/lower body). We also have a trip to Vegas planned in May AND I bought a new bathing suit, I need the external motivation sometimes.
I've also been thinking about joining my friend Dani at Crossfit, but don't tell her. I haven't committed yet.
You can read all about our fitness/health goals for 2012 here.
I'd love to hear how you are doing with your goals this month! If you are just starting out on your journey, let us know what is keeping you motivated. I definitely think it's hardest in the beginning to create and stick with a routine. Share with us your success stories! Or your not so successful stories, we're here to motivate.
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CLEVELAND - Mo Williams says that Cleveland has become his home and he doesn't want to leave.
With trade rumors swirling over the last several weeks, the Cavaliers guard got proactive yesterday via his Twitter feed by requesting not to be traded to his more than 54,000 followers.
"I'm not ready to go," Williams wrote. "I'm begging. My work ain't done yet. I'm on both knees."
Multiple league executives have said the Cavs have had some trade talks with Williams but they are not looking to trade him, just to get a feel for his value if they decide to make a move.
In an interview from his San Diego-area home yesterday afternoon, Williams said the trade rumors have been giving him some stress.
"It has been bothering me, it is a little nerve-wracking and frustrating," Williams said. "Especially from the simple fact that you don't want to leave. But there's a lot of things going on with the team, and you never know what is going to happen. It is something you can't control, and it is part of the business."
Williams said he has not been in contact with the organization, but he's gotten a steady stream of calls as rumors have spread. Recently he's been linked to the Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings. But league sources indicate the Cavs aren't close to any deal for Williams and instead have been much more active in Delonte West trade talks.
"I have my heart in the city and the organization, and I don't want to leave," Williams said. "You can look at it from both sides. Other teams want you, so that is good, but I love Cleveland."
Williams averaged 15.8 points and 5.3 assists during his second season with the Cavs this year. His shots were reduced by the arrival of Shaquille O'Neal and Antawn Jamison, but he said he had a good season. He was inconsistent in the playoffs, however, for a second consecutive season.
"You look back and you think you could have done more and you wish you could have done better," Williams said. "But we're competing for a championship, we're getting better, and I want to be a part of this thing for the long run."
The question is whether Williams' friend, LeBron James, will be there for the long run.
"We all feel confident that Cleveland is his primary destination and that he's going to stay with us," Williams said. "We're all crossing our fingers that he'll come out on July 1 and say he's coming back and sign on the dotted line as soon as possible and not prolong it."


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Camille Grammer is embarking on a new chapter in life. She's currently single again, negotiating her possible return to Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," and now she's taking on scripted TV when she guest stars in Thursday's (Feb. 17) season finale of the CBS comedy, "$#*! My Dad Says."
"I hope people like it," Grammer tells Zap2it when we ask what fans will think of the role. "Hey, I didn't know what they would think of me on 'Housewives' either [laughs]. I didn't even know what would happen with 'Housewives.' Believe me, it was a shocker. Like, whoa! What's going on here?"
She'll be playing well, Camille, a San Diego 'Real Housewife' and divorcee who's looking for a new home for her and her children with Bonnie (Nicole Sullivan) and Vince's (Will Sasso) help. It's a role that Grammer herself says hits very close to home for her, but she enjoyed lampooning herself.
"It felt great," she says. "To make fun of yourself? How great is that. I think I have a pretty good sense of humor even though a lot of other people may not think so. You know, I'm pretty self-deprecating. I loved it. I had a ball."
We also spoke with the housewife about taking on the challenge and how she prepared to basically play herself.
How did you find yourself on the show?
I got a phone call from my publicist, Howard, and he said, 'There's a possible offer for a guest appearance on the season finale of 'Bleep My Dad Says.' And I said, "Oh my God, I'm thrilled!" I was so excited. It was great news.
When was the last time you did a scripted role?
The last time I had done anything I had a line or two in a movie a couple of years ago. And before that, again, I had done a couple of lines on 'Frasier' a few years back. So, it has been a while. I studied acting years ago, but I gave up that dream after I got married. So, I haven't really been truly pursuing it.
Were you nervous?
Absolutely. I was terrified. It's a sitcom, performing in front of a live audience! I have to say that once the audience came in, the adrenaline rush you get from that, amazing. I had a great time. It was a really, really great experience.
How did you prepare for the role? Did you take any last minute acting classes?
Well, I'm parodying myself. So, how do you prepare for that [laughs]? You just say, 'Okay, what self are they looking for? The 'Housewives' version of Camille or my 'home life in Malibu' Camille.' It's basically a parody of who I am on 'Housewives.'
Was there a favorite scene or moment that you did on the show?
I think there are a lot of funny lines. What I love about it is that it basically lampoons the reality TV genre. It's very funny.
What kind of direction did you get for playing basically yourself?
You know, relax and be funny and sweeten up the character a little bit. So, I did that.
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Camille Grammer guest stars on the season finale of "$#*! My Dad Says on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS.


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"Since Bollywood has changed completely with more characteristic roles coming in, small or big hardly matters. We are here to perform; so if a small role has the potential of leaving an impact on moviegoers, then why not?" model Alesia Raut said.
True to her words, she accepted whatever came her way - featuring in music videos Meri beri ke ber and Ek aankh maaru and even did a cameo in Madhur Bhandarkar's 'Fashion'.
"We can't do modelling for ever as it has a short life. So exploring new avenues is always a good option. Looking at the similarity between Bollywood and fashion, the silver screen is undoubtedly the next option for models. Also, considering Bollywood stars dominate the ramps, we decided to switch and try acting," said Alesia, who will be seen in an item number in 'Karu Toh Kya Kaaru'.
Models-turned-actresses - Aishwarya Rai, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra and Bipasha Basu - are currently calling the shots in B-town, overturning the myth that models can't act. Sayali Bhagat, Geeta Basra, Mugdha Godse and Jia Khan are also on the list but are yet to make it big.
Piyali Singhal, a model from Bangalore, explaining the leaning towards films, said, "Bollywood and fashion go hand in hand and if a filmmaker is looking for a new face, the first choice is someone from the modelling background."
She says that filmmakers' search for a new face guides them to the beauty pageants. "Many filmmakers associate with some leading beauty pageants in order to find talent," revealed Piyali.
However, while models sashay down the ramp with ease, emoting in front of the camera is a different ball game and bagging a central role in movies is hard to accomplish.
"It's a bit difficult to expect a leading role in films, but, yes, getting into Bollywood definitely gives models like us an opportunity to explore new territories," Piyali further added.
Getting the right opening is more important than scripts, says Delhi-based model and 'Roadies 5' participant Sonal Singh.
"For me it's not about good scripts and good star cast; it's actually about getting an opportunity. If I am getting any kind of mediocre or good film, I am going to do that," Sonal, who will be seen in Sanjay Mishra's directorial debut 'Pranaam Walekum', quipped.
"I am not particular about the story right now as I am not at that level where I can choose things. At this point, I only need to struggle and do my best; and I think every actor does that in his or her initial days," she added.
Not only desi divas, international models are equally popular in movie business. Bruna Abdullah, Diana Penty and Nargis Fakhri have transcended borders to make a mark for themselves.
There is also Indian origin Durban-based Himarsha Venkatsamy, who appeared in the title track of Punit Malhotra's 'I Hate Luv Storys', while Bruna played Giselle in the same movie. Diana will be seen in upcoming romantic comedy 'Cocktail' alongside Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone.
Another model, who crossed the threshold of modelling in search of greener pastures is Vineeta Menon. She started with an item number in Priyadarshan's 'Mere Baap Pehle Aap'. A former Gladrags model, Vineeta said, "Now it's absolutely Bollywood for me".
Shipra Malik says models have been entering Bollywood and making it big. "Now there are more opportunities for the girls thanks to new directors, producers and new story lines. Also small budget movies are giving an opportunity to experiment. Models look good so there is nothing wrong in taking them for different roles," she added.


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USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Create Jobs, Economic Opportunity in Rural Areas
WASHINGTON, August 14, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking applications for grants that will be awarded to organizations to help rural businesses create jobs and spur economic development. USDA is making $5.6 million available through the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI), a program that generates economic activity in rural areas.
"This funding will help local and regional organizations as they assist small and emerging businesses," Vilsack said. "The Obama Administration recognizes small businesses as the engines of job creation and essential to strengthening our national economy."
Strengthening the rural economy remains a main focus of USDA, despite budget uncertainties. Qualified intermediary organizations receiving the grants will provide financial and technical assistance to recipients to develop their capacity to undertake housing, community facilities, or community and economic development projects. Recipients will be non-profit organizations, low income rural communities, or federally recognized tribes. Intermediary organizations must provide matching funds at least equal to the RCDI grant. Funds are not directly provided to business recipients by USDA under the program.
The deadline for submitting RCDI applications is November 12, 2013. Applications must be submitted to the USDA Rural Development state office where the applicant's headquarters are located. A list of these offices is available on the USDA Rural Development website. For more information, see the August 14, 2013 Federal Register at www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-08-14/pdf/2013-19773.pdf.
RCDI brings economic opportunity to rural areas. For example, in 2012, NC REAL Enterprises in North Carolina, received a grant for its "Growing Small Businesses in Rural North Carolina" project. NC REAL Enterprises provides entrepreneurship education to a network of more than 300 certified facilitators (teachers and civic leaders) who, in turn, provide courses to individuals seeking to transition to an entrepreneurial small business career. Over a two-year period, RCDI funding is expected to provide business education and training to at least 2,000 individuals participating in this project; help start 40 new businesses; and improve the capacity of 20 existing businesses.
Secretary Vilsack said that today's announcement is another reminder of the importance of USDA programs for rural America. A comprehensive new Food, Farm and Jobs Bill would further expand the rural economy, Vilsack added, saying that's just one reason why Congress must get a comprehensive Bill done as soon as possible.
President Obama's plan for rural America has brought about historic investment and resulted in stronger rural communities. Under the President's leadership, these investments in housing, community facilities, businesses and infrastructure have empowered rural America to continue leading the way - strengthening America's economy, small towns and rural communities.
USDA's investments in rural communities support the rural way of life that stands as the backbone of our American values. President Obama and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack are committed to a smarter use of Federal resources to foster sustainable economic prosperity and ensure the government is a strong partner for businesses, entrepreneurs and working families in rural communities.
USDA, through its Rural Development mission area, has a portfolio of programs designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural America. USDA has made a concerted effort to deliver results for the American people, even as the Department implements sequestration - the across-the-board budget reductions mandated under terms of the Budget Control Act.
USDA has already undertaken historic efforts since 2009 to save more than $828 million in taxpayer funds through targeted, common-sense budget reductions. These reductions have put USDA in a better position to carry out its mission, while implementing sequester budget reductions in a fair manner that causes as little disruption as possible.


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Brass syringe, cased, France, 1601-1630
Syringes had been used from Roman times but were further developed during the 1600s. They were generally made from metals such as pewter, silver or, as in this ornate example, brass. It is probable that this syringe was used for giving enemas because of the length of the nozzle. But syringes served other purposes such as washing out the ears or removing liquids from the body.
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The executive in charge of Chicago's bid to land the NCAA lacrosse Championship Weekend said a new location could "re-energize" lacrosse's fanbase at a time when attendance at the college game's biggest event is fading.
Soldier Field in Chicago was among three finalists to host the NCAA men's lacrosse championship between 2015-18, a four-season period, the NCAA announced Wednesday. It could be first time the game's season-finale event leaves the East Coast. Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia and Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass., are the other finalists.
"It sort of was the opposite effect," said Sam Stark, the executive director of the Chicago Sports Commission, when asked if the attendance downturn of the past six NCAA championships concerned him. "Offering a different regional and national location would only help the sport. It might really re-energize the core base of fans, which are clearly in the Northeast. If anyone wants to see it grow it's the diehards. Our sense was there would be some real optimism about picking the third largest market in the country, and it's incredibly easy to get to from anywhere."
Stark also pointed to the general growth of the game and the growth in the region.
"We think lacrosse is a great national sport that's growing," he said, pointing to growth at the professional, college and youth levels. "The footprint is growing in the Midwest and the West and the Rocky Mountain area."
Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis hosted the NCAA Quarterfinals in 2013, with Denver, North Carolina, Duke and Notre Dame playing in front of 7,749 fans. The success of that event did contribute to Chicago's bid, Stark said. The quarterfinal in College Park, Md., reported 3,939 fans and was hampered by a lack of Mid-Atlantic teams.
"It's clearly one of the most historic stadiums in the country. It's most unique because it offers this older facility with modern upgrades and renovations," Stark said. The NCAA had said it was open to using smaller, non-NFL stadiums for Championship Weekend. Soldier Field, the home of the NFL's Chicago Bears, holds 61,500, and is small by NFL stadium standards; it has the second lowest capacity among current NFL stadiums. M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore holds 70,000-plus, Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia holds 68,532.
Notre Dame and Northwestern, perennial participants in the NCAA Tournament, serving as hosts "meant a lot" to the bids. The NCAA also announced Toyota Park near Chicago as a a finalist for the women's tournament. Stark said Chicago is prepared to host any or all of the years in the 2015-18 window, and they are prepared to host the women's and men's concurrently or in separate years, depending on what the NCAA may dictate.
"We know the sport seems to grow and grow with youth leagues and programs. We continue to think there's a lot of people who need to be exposed to and and want to be exposed to it," he said. "The people who have been exposed to love it."
The Chicago Sports Commission is also a finalist to host the men's ice hockey Frozen Four, the women's volleyball championships, as well as men's and women's gymnastics.


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I used to have a problem with collecting chairs, but I quickly had to shut it down. I was running out of space for them, and honestly, it was becoming a little like my stuffed animal collection when I was a kid, meaning that I anthropomorphized each one and felt guilty letting any of them go. I also avoided giving any one chair extra attention, lest the other ones felt slighted. It's cuckoo, I know. I was finally able to identify my favorites (sorry chairs!) and give the rest away, but clearly it left a hole in my heart because now I'm repeating the pattern with alternative seating: stools, poufs, cubes. The collection is growing . . . at least they're smaller?
Stepping back from the psychological implications of this furniture obsession, I will say that collecting stools is a lot of fun, and making them is even better. It's awesome to have a little stool for holding a plant, resting a cup, adding a seat or just being pretty without taking up a lot of space. I find these wicker plates at almost every thrift store I visit; they are very inexpensive and have lovely texture and natural variation in color. I wanted to pair them with more solid materials to make them less flimsy, so I chose thick wood dowels for the legs. These little beauties took only a couple hours, and would make a great project for a beginning woodworker. My only problem is that these are too easy to make, and soon my chairs will feel outnumbered! And yes, I know my chairs can't feel things. Enjoy! — Kate
Read the full how-to after the jump…
- woven wicker trays or plates (ranging from 8″ to 12″ in diameter)
- wood circles to fit inside your tray (you can find the larger versions of these at hardware stores and smaller versions at craft/hobby stores like Michael's)
- 1.5″ diameter dowels (for these stools, you need enough material to cut three 8″ lengths and three 12″ lengths)
- wood glue
- 1 1/2″ nails
- hammer
- saw (you need to make angled cuts, so I recommend a compound miter saw or a handsaw and miter box)
- orbital sander (or belt sander)
1. Match up your wood circles with your trays: The circle should fit inside and fill most of the tray, but it doesn't have to come to the very edge. When looking for trays/plates, try to find ones with edges — this will ensure that your wooden circle is hidden when the stool is upright.
2. Determine the length of the stool legs by holding your plate/tray upside down above the floor and eyeing how tall you'd like it to be. The heights of these two stools roughly match the diameter of the plate, so my 8″ plate has 8″ legs, and my larger plate (about 11″ in diameter) has 12″ legs. Cut your dowels to those lengths and use your sander to sand down one end of each of the three dowels.
3. Once all three dowels are sanded, cut the other end of the dowel at 15 degrees. A compound miter saw is the easiest way to do this, but you can also use a miter box that has angular slots.
4. Measure the circumference of your wooden disc and mark it in thirds. Measure the disc again and mark the center point of the disc, then draw lines from the third marks to the center point. Measure 2″ down those lines out from the center point, and make a mark. This ensures that all your legs are placed symmetrically.
5. Place a healthy dab of wood glue on the angled cut end of your dowels, and place them firmly down on the backside of the wood disc so that they angle outward from the center. You may need painter's or masking tape to hold the legs in place while they set a bit.
6. After about 10 minutes, check your legs to see if they have set, and if they feel secure, flip the stool over and rest it on even ground. Position a nail over the center of the legs below, and hammer the nail through the disc into the legs to give them extra security. Repeat with the other legs, and let the glue set completely.
7. Spread a spiral of glue onto the inside of the wicker plate, and place it on the top of the stool, pressing it down onto the disc. Place the stool on even ground again and pile heavy, even pressure on top with books or binders. Let the glue set in this position, and remove the weight once the glue has set. Clean up any visible glue leaks or drips by scraping them off gently or wiping them with a damp cloth.
Done! Now you can find more wicker plates/trays (they are everywhere!!) and make yourself a little army of stools! They are great for plant risers, cupholders, footrests, and just for fun. Enjoy! :)
Oh, that is super cute. I don't attempt many DIY projects but I will have to give this one a shot.
stools are so practical! this is a great diy. i can see myself getting carried away with it.
Love this! Very cute. Might have to try it because it looks so practical.
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Love this!! It reminds me of the old wicker baskets my mom kept blankets in when I was little. This is so fun!
I could see these cute stools with hairpin legs, too. Am I too mid-century focused? Most likely, YES!
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Okay, I guess I'm the buzzkill here, but these look like paper plate holders on some broomsticks. I usually am fascinated with most of the DIY, but I don't really get this. It seems like the final project isn't worthy of so much sanding, and measuring etc.
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Like you used to collect chairs, I love to collect sofas. Whenever i save up some money, i buy a sofa. But those stools are super and they dont look too expensive too. I guess i need to save money now and start collecting some of these stools. They are super nice
Love this idea. I'll have to make some and add some cool painted finishes on them. Thanks!
Lovely and fun idea! I love baskets of all kinds and have these wicker plates from bbq meals. Great thanks!
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Goodwill store is a good source for wicker trays.
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A mei tai is a simple square of material with four straps sewn into the corners. The lower straps wrap around your waist and are tied while the upper straps go over your shoulders, cross and get wrapped back around your body to be tied under babies bum. It sounds complicated, but it really is quite easy. The design helps spread baby's weight out across your body, which makes babywearing for longer periods of time much more comfortable.
The most common ways to wear a baby in a mei tai are on the chest or back, but with practice a mei tai can be also be used for hip carries. For moms of two little ones, a mei tai is a great choice; you can wear one baby on your chest and one on your back in two separate carriers.
Like any carrier, there are drawbacks to a mei tai. If you want to carry baby facing out a mei tai might not be for you. Technically you can wear a baby facing out in a mei tai, but it requires baby to be a position that isn't as natural. If you need to carry baby facing out, there are carriers available that will make it much more comfortable for him or her. Nursing in a mei tai is also more difficult than in other carriers.
Mei tais are widely available and range from $50-$80 on average; but like ring slings, mei tais are easy to make if you know how to sew. Common mei tai brands include Babyhawk, Kozy Carrier and Ellaroo.
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A severely injured man drags himself to a hospital, only to die shortly after being found by a nurse and doctor. As Foyle makes inquiries, he is led to discover a mysterious military facility full of secrets that could threaten British Intelligence. Meanwhile, Sam's jumbled efforts to help her husband Adam campaign for Parliament draw surprising results.


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As you may have seen on Twitter the last couple of days, Jars of Clay frontman Dan Haseltine found himself in a bit of controversy after posting some thoughts about the issue of gay marriage. Earlier last week, he posted the question, "Not meaning to stir things up BUT... Is there a non-speculative or non 'slippery slope' reason why gays shouldn't marry? I don't hear one" on Twitter. Unsurprisingly, there was a large response—with lots of opinions. And, as these sorts of Twitter discussions tend to go, things got heated. Leading up to today's post on his personal site (which you should definitely read), Haseltine's thoughts were the target of numerous Christian bloggers and writers, who essentially dissected his every Tweet. Several days and several dozen Tweets later, Haseltine posted a lengthy blog post apologizing for "causing such a negative stir," clarifying some of his statements, providing context for the conversation and giving some background as to where he was personally coming from.
In my questions and dialogue with people on Twitter, it became evident that the issue I had chosen to discuss was far too personal, nuanced, and deeply connected to faith and our human condition to honor the amount of wrestling that others have done on this topic … It was a poor choice of venue on my part. I chose some of my words poorly. And I was unable to moderate the conversation in such a way that it kept everyone's views with a shared validity and civility as I had hoped.
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I will be targeting sales reps that have aspirations to make presidents club, get promoted within their company, or just be a consummate sales representative. I will also target sales managers to be much more effective in coaching sales reps so that the manager and rep both attain their desired success. Regarding youth, I will work with this group to allow them to become the leaders they want to be whether this is at school, in the community or in life. I will also work with parents to be better leaders to their children. Sometimes we can hone in on the negatives with our children, I will create self awareness with parents so they more consistently look for the positives in their children rather than the negatives. To wrap up my audience is: Sales Reps, Executives, Sales Managers, Teens, Parents, and anyone else that wants to enhance their leadership skills to successfully master themselves or lead others to new found heights.
My aim is to develop current and future leaders in the previously mentioned arenas. The name High Flyers=Leaders. Academy=Higher Learning. This is an online site called High Flyers Academy where current leaders and individuals wanting to become better leaders can come to. I will coach these people to be more sound with their leadership skills so they become High Flyers in school, at work or in life. At the end of the day, my ultimate goal is to create better individuals that will go out in the world and make a positive impact. To me I see the logo having themes of the following: Jets (SR-71 Blackbird--Highest & Fastest Flying Jet), Rockets, Man with Jet Propulsion back pack, with mountain in background and an academy on the top of the mountain. Essentially an aircraft flying high (High Flyers) with Mountain (Tallest Peak) and an Grecian Academy on the top of the mountain? Just an idea. The Logo should personify: High Flyers Academy.....It should also evoke: Leadership, Coach, Success, Victory, Motivation, Positive Force, Shift in Thinking. The colors should be in Orange, Red, and Royal Blue.


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KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kenneth W. Lowe, chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Joseph G. NeCastro, chief financial and administrative officer, Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (NYSE: SNI), will discuss the company's business strategies at the Citi 2013 Global Internet, Media & Telecommunications Conference on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, in Las Vegas. The presentation will be webcast live at 10:30 a.m. PT/1:30 p.m. ET.
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President Obama has accepted General McChrystal's resignation and has named General Petraeus to replace him as the man in charge of our military operations in Afghanistan. It's the smart move, I think. Obama could not easily have co-existed with McChrystal going forward, but replacing him with anyone other than Petraeus would have been seen as reducing our prospects for success. This way, Obama avenges the insult (both to him and to the chain of command) without being perceived as jeopardizing the war effort.
I doubt, however, that Petraeus can salvage that effort by July 2011. The best we can reasonably hope for is that, with Petraeus in charge, Obama will relax that deadline [note: and, of course, get the U.S. embassy and other key administration players on the same page as Petraeus]. But I'm not all that optimistic about this prospect either.
JOHN adds: With the announcement of General Petraeus's appointment, MoveOn.org has done some airbrushing. They now have removed the "General Betray Us" page from their web site. What a disgusting bunch!
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Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today presented documentary evidence to Congress members in the state Assembly to validate her minister's argument that Mahatma Gandhi wanted to dissolve the century-old political party after Independence.
Responding to a demand by some Congress members, who had sought proof that Mahatma Gandhi had advocated dissolving of Congress after Independence, Jayalalithaa stunned them by reading out excerpts from The Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi - Volume 90.
"Though split into two, India having attained political independence through means devised by the Indian National Congress, the Congress in its present shape and form, i.e., as a propaganda vehicle and parliamentary machine had outlived its use," the chief minister read out, embarrassing the Congress members.
During a discussion on Monday, Municipal Administration and Rural Development Minister KP Munusamy had said Gandhi wanted to dissolve Congress after independence, a contention refuted by Congress members S Vijayadharani and Prince.
They claimed Gandhi had never said anything on those lines and demanded proof from the minister, who said it is history and there is no need to produce any proof.
However, Jayalalithaa came up with proof to vindicate her minister's stand.
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For a long time, I have listened to the debate on why the ADP chief, the director of information systems, the head of information resource management and now the CIO should have a place at the table. The Brooks Act spoke to the ADP era, and the Clinger-Cohen Act modernized the Management 101 text to include the term "CIO." Now the Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act wants a bigger, better, politically appointed CIO. How agencies will improve results by replacing a career CIO with one destined to last 27 months is baffling. Put all the IT money under one person and problem solved. Wrong. Budget not executed, claims processing times increase, and service delivery measures worsen. Knowing whom to blame is a puzzle. Even as an IT veteran, I have my doubts.
I don't think IT belongs in the chief financial officer's shop or in the management shop or in the chief of staff's shop. But I also don't think CIOs need, deserve or work effectively in their own empires. IT leaders' budget and function should be close enough to the mission that they and the mission leaders are rewarded or fired based on the impact IT has on service delivery and mission accomplishment.
It is best to remember that mission performance is a team sport. Clear lines of authority are important, with those authorities placed close to the operation.
Why is this debate so intense and long lasting? It's mainly because the legislative and executive branches have very different views on how to run mission organizations. Capitol Hill is made up of people with a very different view of how to run government programs from the people who actually execute them. Congress is still composed largely of older male lawyers who never made anything. Yes, some of them are young, some of them are female, and some of them actually have made something that would count toward the gross domestic product. But most have not.
As a result, this group believes that operations run best if there is a lot of control and only one neck to choke. Unfortunately, that's not the world we live in when it comes to IT. Some mistakes will be made, and it's the program leaders who should be choked, not some designated noose-wearer known as the CIO.
It is best to remember that mission performance is a team sport. Clear lines of authority are important, with those authorities placed close to the operation. On a tour of Normandy a few years ago, I was told that the German army was hamstrung for days during the D-Day invasion because Field Marshal Erwin Rommel was on leave in Germany for his wife's birthday and the local commanders did not have the authority to deploy the panzer divisions.
Our operational leaders in agencies need to be able to make decisions with agency missions in mind. I am not arguing that all operations and resources should be decentralized. But we should standardize and centralize only those activities and functions that are in the enterprise's interest and put the rest nearer to the problem and the mission-delivery points.
FITARA is doomed to failure because it is attacking symptoms, not root causes. The legislation addresses a poorly defined problem with solutions that deal only with reporting lines and accountability. FITARA is more about activity than progress.
We need to understand that you can lead from the top, but the desire to manage from the top is impossible. Our drive to hang someone every time a mistake is made leads to an environment in which no one wants to be responsible and failure is even more insidious and inevitable.
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Ya know what, not many CIOs, at any level, have much of a chance in this world. In Government they start behind the 8-ball because they are seen as an expensive (people and toys) group who generally aren't there doing the direct mission of the agency. So the server guy in forestry doesn't feed trees, he runs some email server that's never fast enough. Make the things you want the IT folks to do the "mission" of the secretary that owns that agency, and you'll see things change, but intil then, CIOs are doomed. And the agency's top CIO is usually a political appointee, so they usually don't know the difference between a PC and an iPad, but they want an iPad because their kid says "they're awesome Daddy!" So I feel a little bad for them, but most of the time I don't because they're not willing to take their fight to the press (kind of like here) and make folks decide what they want, awesome systems or saved dollars, but you can't have both (unless you're a political appointee who will be out of the door in 36 months)..
The contention by some of the commenters here that the CIO's office is some kind of hotbed of innovation is laughable. CIO offices are compliance machines who are more worried about agency scoring and performance measures than real innovation and mission support. With the possible exception of a few enterprise services, they are too far removed from mission performance. One reason is that many Federal CIOs that I've met are technology illiterate and are completely of understanding advanced techology or how it supports the mission. Political appointees would be even more obsessed with oversight, compliance and managing the "appearance" of the White House administraton's IT initiatives relative to Congressional oversight. To the extent that CIOs try to get involved in mission performance, it usually results only in interference and non-value added second guessing. Let the CIO manage commodity IT, generic back-office IT admin, enterprise services, etc. But leave the heavy lifting of direct support to the agency's mission and/or the warfighter (in DoD) to the mission organizations.
It really doesn't matter who is in these CIO jobs, and whether they are career or politically appointed. ManyFederal CIOs go around town speaking at every conference they can get to, and are primarily working on their own resume for enhanced post-Federal opportunities.
This just another example of an executive that doesn't understand technology and doesn't want to learn. It's amazing how none of the enterprises could have succeeded without advances in technology the CIOs introduce and implement, but these executives not only refuse to give the CIO any credit for it, but insist on claiming they are unneeded. Amazing!
- CIOs must not impinge upon innovation. In fact the opposite is true. CIOs must encourage and leverage innovation for the success of the organizations they support.- CIOs do not work for themselves of for their sake but rather for all mission area owners to enhance their opportunity for mission effectiveness and organizational efficiences- If CIOs are not collaborating and partnering with all mission area owners then the CIO is irrelevant; risks/rewards must be shared so all have skin in the game
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Mystery of the Desert, 5.9 | [ Sizes: Orig | Large | Med | Small | Thumb ] | |||
6th Pitch- 30m- 5.10/ This last pitch is relatively new and not part of the original route, thus I am not allowing the grade to affect same. However, it is more challenging than other pitches on Mystery of the Desert. Cross the gully to the final headwall. Locate several bolts on this moss laden face. The bolts get you started following a small seam/finger crack that arcs to the left. At times the crack fades to crimps. The ground eases above to a rap station on the right side. Walk to the true summit. Mystery of the Desert, 5.9, Muttonhead, Cochise Stronghold, Arizona, November, 2012 | Image Data
Image ID: 827590 Hits: 494 Object Title: Mystery of the Desert, 5.9 Image Type(s): Rock Climbing |