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Russian police detain a gay rights activist during an attempt to hold an unauthorized rally in central Moscow. Moscow police detained three prominent global gay rights leaders as violence broke out at an unprecedented rally that activists tried to stage near the Kremlin wall.
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Q. ACI 301-99, Section 184.108.40.206, regarding core test results, maintains that concrete represented by core tests is considered adequate when the average compressive strength of the cores is equal to at least 85% of the specified strength. I'm looking for any information that explains the basis for this claim.
A. The commentary of ACI 318 (Section R5.6.5—Investigation of low-strength test results) states that "Core tests having an average of 85 percent of the specified strength are entirely realistic. To expect core tests to be equal to f'c is not realistic, since differences in the size of specimens, conditions of obtaining samples, and procedures for curing do not permit equal values to be obtained." You could also check an article by Adam Neville in the November 2001 issue of Concrete International, "Core Tests: Easy to Perform, Not Easy to Interpret."
A very comprehensive document on this subject is the "British Concrete Society's Tech. Report" No. 11, which provides a good summary of research on core-strength results. In general, it finds that cores can have a strength of 60% to 90% of the specified strength. The main issue is how many cores must be taken to represent a batch or a day's work. One would normally apply statistical analysis to determine this.


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Gombe National Park in Tanzania, made famous by Jane Goodall's chimpanzee studies, has become an icon for the global conservation community. The research begun in 1960 has led to groundbreaking discoveries that have changed humanity's view of itself. While this research effort has effectively preserved the forest and woodland habitat inside Gombe, the continuing deforestation outside park boundaries have endangered local chimpanzee populations and impacted local communities.
The program will continue to support research inside Gombe National Park, and strengthen our efforts to provide local communities with the information and tools needed to manage their natural resources, as well as address development issues.
To ensure the long-term protection of biodiversity in Gombe National Park and its surrounding ecosystem, especially the endangered chimpanzee.
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In it, but not of it. TPM DC
Dems Rip Grassley Over Pro-Health Care Reform Bill Statement
"It's common-sense that a single piece of legislation can have provisions that are appealing and others that are unpalatable," the spokesperson said. "Senator Grassley has always said there are some good things in the evolving health care package, including the items he initiated."
The spokesperson said it that calling Grassley a hypcrite was twisting the facts.
"Senator Grassley has not been in control of the outcome in any respect at all, so it's specious to hold him responsible for those who took the legislation, with some elements that he supported, in a direction contrary to his basic views," she said. "What's really hypocritical is to accuse someone of hypocrisy for saying there are some good things in a Democratic bill in this supposed era of post-partisanship."
The Democrats don't have the same take, suggesting that Grassley's trying to have it both ways by slamming a bill as purely partisan that he admits has language in it that he wrote.
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Video: Kevin Love's circus shot seals the Wolves' victory
To say the Minnesota Timberwolves needed a big performance from Kevin Love while also winning the game would be an understatement. Mired in a five-game losing streak with three of those coming with the surprise return of the franchise's best player, things in Wolves Land were starting to get panicky and chippy.
Fans have been doubting the team, wondering why certain players are allowed to play, and if the playoff dreams were a thing of naiveté. With the Wolves' up four points on the road against the Kings and one possession away from putting the game completely out of reach, Love picked up a loose ball, turned around while fading away from the basket and flung up a circus shot at the rim. It rattled around and fell through the net to give the Wolves a six-point lead and seal the 97-89 victory.
It capped off a 23-point, 24-rebound performance for Love, the 16th 20-20 game of his career. Love had struggled with his shot by making just 12 of his 35 shots in the previous two games, but managed to boost up his numbers with an 8-of-17 performance. He still shot poorly from 3-point range (2-of-8) but managed to get inside more and finished 6-of-7 below the free throw line.
After the game, Love was asked about the miracle shot and he joked that it was exactly how coach Rick Adelman drew it up.
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Leaflets distributed in front of Temecula-area schools also opposed construction of the Temecula mosque, Ayloush said.
Ayloush said he is familiar with a man named Steven Klein who was involved with the leafleting but canât confirm itâs the same person.
âHe helped organize some very extreme fundamentalist Christian Arabs,â Ayloush said of Klein.
The small group regularly visited mosques in Southern California distributing anti-Islam literature, he said.
âIt was not intended to educate or engage,â he said. âIt was not an intellectual debate. It was meant to offend.â
Klein said he has written on issues other than Islam, targeting illegal immigration, gays and lesbians serving in the military and Mormonism. But he said he has not attended or organized demonstrations on those issues.
The Southern Poverty Law Center, which monitors hate activity, on Wednesday put out a dossier on Klein. The center quotes him from his Facebook page in 2011 as saying Muslims âare a cancer that WILL attack us and KILL as many as they can to further the Islamic doctrine of Sharia law ⦠Beware, there IS a holy war coming.â
Klein also is associated with the Church of Kaweah in Central California.
A report the center published earlier this year said Klein believes that California is riddled with Muslim Brotherhood sleeper cells âwho are awaiting the trigger date and will begin randomly killing as many of us as they can. I know Iâm getting prepared to shoot back.â
The Church of Kaweah, which the center lists as a hate group, is described as âa secretive cohort of militant Christian fundamentalists in California who are preparing for war and who believe that churches should avoid government regulation and answer only to God.â
It is located near the village of Three Rivers in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
The church has its own militia, the center said.
Klein said Wednesday afternoon that he hasnât received any threats and isnât concerned for his safety. He said he served nine years in Vietnam as a Marine and is used to danger.
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During a traffic stop by HPD officer James Reynolds last week on I-45, 11 grams of heroin and 102 hydrocodone tables were found. Stolen items were also found in the trunk of the car. Occupants…
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Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Black Pepper and Long Pepper are used in many Ayurvedic combinations for soothing a dry, hot itchy throat and cooling the respiratory system. Adding Ginger and Licorice is beneficial for promoting a healthy mucous balance and clear nasal passages. Turmeric is used in may Ayurvedic formulations to support a healthy inflammation response.
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text: iPhone 3GS Review Matrix: What Everybody's SayingWilson Rothman6/18/09 2:00amFiled to: review matrixiphone 3gsiPhone 3G SiPhone3gs3g ssteven levyWiredJosh TopolskyEngadgetJason ChenGizmodoWalt MossbergWsjallthingsdEd BaigUSA TodayDavid PogueNytNew York TimesAppleTopFeature721EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink It's time for another roundup of pundits espousing heartfelt admiration and none-too-bloody criticism of a pretty hot Apple product. How did they—I mean "it"—do this time around? Have a look-see... GIF GIF As usual, this matrix is just the tip of the molehill—if you want to really get in deep with these colorful characters, here's where to look: Advertisement • NYT - David Pogue• WSJ - Walt Mossberg Advertisement • USA Today - Ed Baig• Wired - Steven Levy• Cnet - Kent German Sponsored • Engadget - Josh Topolsky• Ars Technica Advertisement • Laptop• Crunchgear• Gear Live• Gizmodo - Jason Chen And if we've missed your review, send it in: we'll add it to the list.Reply72 repliesLeave a reply


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Make This Now: Rosemary-Tangelo ShrubThis slightly savory shrub has woodsy rosemary flavors and a hint of citrus. It's great over ice with gin and a bit of seltzer, but it's also refreshing without the booze.
About the Author: Elana Lepkowski is a Los Angeles based mixologist who photographs and shares her cocktail recipes at StirAndStrain.com. You can find her on Instagram and Twitter as @stirandstrain documenting what she drank last night and occasionally a picture of her dog.
- 6 (5-inch long) sprigs rosemary
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Combine rosemary sprigs and sugar in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let sit at least 8 hours or up to overnight.
Add juice to the bowl and stir to help start to dissolve sugar. Let sit, covered, overnight, occasionally stirring. Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, add vinegar and stir to combine, then transfer to a bottle or airtight container using a funnel. Seal and store in fridge. After 3 days, start tasting for desired flavor: the shrub will mellow the longer the vinegar sits with the juice and rosemary essence. After 5 or 6 days, shrub should be ready to use.


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When searching for a neighborhood, the perennial favorites include Washington Park, Park Hill, and Cherry Hills, to name a few. What truly makes these Denver neighborhoods special is the sense of community that surrounds them.
These tried-and-true areas have an identity and a unity among their residents. It's this sense of community identity that sets them apart. And as Denver's population continues to increase in both the suburban and urban areas, this feeling of community is rapidly spreading to new – and often unheard of – places.
Some of the following neighborhoods are a bit off the beaten path. There are some you may not have heard of and others you know exist, but aren't sure if they are right for you. While vastly different and distinct in their own right, these areas share one common element: a sense of pride in a place that is theirs. Here's a list of 10 great places to live and a look at the people who live there. We think you'll agree these neighborhoods are worthy of a spot on your wish list.


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Another possible 4-H horse This is the ad. I realize they aren't the perfect pictures for critique, but I'm going on Thursday and will take more pictures. Anything that looks concerning to you from what you can see? My trainer talked to the trainer for a while last night and got a good feel. I think so much progress is made in trainer to trainer conversations. Better age, a little more experience, depending on whether or not he's tuned up, he could be a show horse for this year. If he needs a tune up, she might stick with her current lease. Beautiful APHA gelding sale I will get more pictures on Thursday and work on a good squared up picture, I promise. He should know how to do it, compared to the last few I looked at. |
I like him. I agree with the trainer to trainer thing, I do not claim to know it all but I can tell within five minutes of talking to someone about horses if they are full of knowledge or full of crap. Good luck and like I always say, you can always like them or dislike them in the add but until you get face to face you should not make your final judgment. I learned this ^^^ the hard way. |
The only thing i can tell is the horse looks waaay downhill in the pics conformation wise. |
At 15' 1", he is pretty tall. Nice looking horse, though. A bit pricey, and too down hill for my likes but I would go see him if you are comfortable with that. |
The background look like it's slightly angled too, so we'll have to see what he looks like in real life. I guess if everything else is good, the downhill build will probably have to be... As for his price--well, that's asking. She did say best offer, and she's open to a lease for a while too, so we'll see. He's been for sale for a while--it seems like horses have been sitting on the market around here for a while. Most of them that I've looked at in the last month have been for sale since August or September. |
If he's quiet and stays consistent at all 3 gaits, he is definitely worth $3K...he's a registered APHA. So I don't find him overpriced at all. He's worth looking at. |
I like this horse! I agree with GotaDun, if he's quiet and consistent take him for a trial. Sounds like your trainer is going with you to see him so I'm sure she'll see give you good feedback if needed. He's also really good looking to boot! :D |
Look in my barn at Bonnie. 14 years old, been there and done that. She has been a brood mare, winner in local WP classes, and the best trail horse I've owned in a lot of years. Nothing bothers her. I paid well under $1,000 for her this past spring. |
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Get used to slow grain movement with high basis deductions. Adapt to the new reality if you can.
The recent Grain Handling and Transportation Summit in Saskatoon organized by the University of Sask-atchewan's bioresource policy, business and economics department was as depressing as it was enlightening.
Experts such as Bruce McFadden of Quorum Corp. said we shouldn't expect railway performance much beyond the government mandated levels, at least in the short term. And many speakers at the summit noted that west coast capacity will be the next bottleneck if the railways ever do get their act together.
Grain is going west rather than through the St. Lawrence Seaway for a whole host of reasons. Most of our export markets are now off the West Coast. It's even less expensive for much of the prairie region to move grain west when serving European markets and West Africa.
However, capacity is limited at Vancouver and Prince Rupert, and it will take large investments and a considerable amount of time to address the capacity constraints for all the products that are exported.
"Without long-range planning and action, basis levels will remain high, stifling farm income and economic growth," concluded agricultural economist Richard Gray, who organized the summit.
The carryover of grain in Western Canada will be about three times higher than normal at the end of the current crop year. We'll again face a mountain of grain if we grow an average crop this year. It's why basis levels are high all the way into next year.
The problem could fade away for a time if we get a small crop, but movement is going to be a chronic problem — our Achilles' heel — if you believe that we have the capability to grow ever larger crops.
Farmers in the northern United States are enjoying substantially better grain prices and much lower fertilizer costs. Their transportation system has issues as well, but they aren't facing the same huge backlog. Their comparative advantage may become an ongoing reminder of our system failures.
Individual grain producers may feel helpless, but it's important to understand the issues and push for meaningful change. Farm group lobbying has focused a lot of attention on this major economic deterrent, which needs to continue.
Expect producers to make business decisions based on the new reality. Watch for a continued expansion in trucking capacity as producers try to reach buyers in the northern U.S. Trucking grain south could be especially enticing if you can backhaul with cheaper fertilizer.
More trucking capacity will also make it more feasible to reach do-mestic buyers such as those in the interior of British Columbia.
Loading producer cars, if you can get them, has been appealing, and that may continue to be a good option for some.
The transportation malaise has hit many of the large volume crops harder than some of the pulse and specialty crops. Expect movement to be an important factor is crop selection.
Western Canada already has more on-farm storage capacity than anywhere else in the world, and that will only grow. Expect another big in-crease in bags and bins this fall.
Storage is a double-edged sword. It can make you money, but it isn't always a paying proposition. Last fall, we should have all been aggressive sellers. This fall, storage will likely be a necessity.
Grain logistics could well be the factor that slows farmland price appreciation and cools cash rental rates.
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Microsoft this week is giving developers an early peek at SQL Server 2008 R2, the next generation of its flagship database.
MSDN and TechNet subscribers got first dibs on Monday; the community technology preview (CTP) will be generally available Wednesday, Microsoft said.
SQL Server 2008 R2 will help DBAs manage large-scale deployments and promote self-service BI (business intelligence), wherein end-users generate their own queries and reports with less involvement needed from IT staff, according to Microsoft.
"New wizards enable administrators to quickly set up a multi-server management environment in minutes -- no professional services required," Microsoft promised in an official blog post. DBAs will gain a range of capabilities for tracking their systems' resource usage and handling upgrades.
Meanwhile, a new version of Report Builder incorporates support for mapping data and "benefits power users that are looking for a more sophisticated authoring environment," the blog adds.
Overall, Microsoft is trying to push BI capabilities -- long the province of only some users due to the software's high cost -- to the masses, by tying them to its widely used SharePoint collaboration platform and venerable Excel spreadsheet.
A limited preview of "Project Gemini," which allows users to perform data analysis from within an Excel environment, will be available this year, Microsoft said Monday.
The company is also preparing to release a private technology preview of "Madison," its upcoming data warehousing platform, which incorporates technology Microsoft gained from its acquisition of DATAllegro last year.


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in the atmega adapter circuit i found out that there are pins called Vcc and others GNDwell, are those the same power from the out of the lm293 regulator? or thats a seperate voltage source?
the LM293 is not a regulator
can you post a link to that circuit please?
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Arrangements are pending at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina. . . .
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Noritaka Sensei provides great knowledge of the Japanese language. In addition - I love how he provides a fun and welcoming atmosphere to learn the language. As a person who grew up in Japan, his goal is not only to teach you the language, but to make sure you are one with the Japanese people!
Helped me study for my Japanese 1 Final! He is very nice and helped me understand any problems I had! Would definitely recommend! And I plan on taking another lesson!
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Noritaka Sensei is a great tutor. Always on time for the lesson, and a very patient teacher. He always keep your goals in mind during the lessons. He has no problem going over things more than once until you understand everything fully. He really works at your own pace during the lessons. I have learned so much from him so far in this short amount of time.
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Bus and subway riders make millions of MetroCard transactions each day and the occasional problem will occur. Now, there is an easier way to get the problem corrected. MetroCard eFIX allows customers to use the internet when addressing many MetroCard issues, including: lost or stolen reduced-fare MetroCards, transfer problems, an overcharge, problems with a Select Bus Service fare collector, a MetroCard not returned by a bus farebox, and certain MetroCard Vending Machine incidents.
"The introduction of eFIX is yet another example of how the MTA is working to make things more convenient for our customers. From countdown clocks, to BusTime, to a website filled with real information that our customers can use, we are constantly working to be responsive to the needs of our customers." said NYC Transit President Thomas F. Prendergast.
"MetroCard eFIX is part of our commitment to provide better customer service via our website through self-service applications," said Paul J. Fleuranges, Sr. Director of Corporate and Internal Communications. "Customers can now file a MetroCard claim, a Lost & Found claim, and request a Delay Verification all on line on their time instead of having to send in a letter or make a phone call."/
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Lakers own tiebreaker vs. Celtics, likely not Bulls
March 23rd, 2011, 10:37 am by KEVIN DING, OCREGISTER.COMThe Lakers have lately been putting together the sort of good-vibration, team-bonding narrow victories that championship teams must to get their mojo and confidence rolling for the postseason -- and it has been enough to lock up the tiebreaker for home-court advantage over the Boston Celtics in a potential NBA Finals rematch.
It probably still isn't good enough to get home-court advantage over the upstart Chicago Bulls if the Lakers finish tied with them.
The Bulls (51-19) are a half-game ahead of the Celtics (50-19) and Lakers (51-20). Because the Lakers split the regular-season series with both Chicago and Boston, the next tiebreaker for NBA Finals home-court advantage is each team's record against the opposing conference.
The Lakers are done facing Eastern Conference teams and are 21-9 against them. The Celtics are 17-10 so far against the West, which means they can't catch the Lakers. But the Bulls are 20-7 with three likely victories still left against West teams: vs. Memphis on Friday, at Minnesota on March 30 and vs. Phoenix on April 5.
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just made a script which downloads the current changelog from cvs and views it. this means you can now check what's recently added to the changelog without moving your butt one inch!
instructions vary on whether you use pmiii or not. check readme.txt for details. also, you can set number of lines from the cvs it will show inside the script.
only pmiii background included...
seems like i forgot to replace the html characters (notice the < in the pic?). will fix it later...but now i need sleep
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takes an awful long time to download........great idea though, i havent mustered up the patience to check it out yet.
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you could possibly modify it to grab the diffs since a particular date which might speed it up a little. might require some fancier html scraping though.
still, a 160k file or so shouldn't take too long on most peoples connections - perhaps sf is just a bit slow? Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search the forum before posting. Do not e-mail XBMC-Team members directly asking for support. Read/follow the forum rules. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please make sure you read this first. |
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it's down at the moment which make the script crash
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why doing such tricks for the background ? can't you do this script without all these installations ? ---- edit : i modified it to make it work without skin settings. just place it where you want. not skin related. will always use changelog.png background. i added my modded with the 'real' version. just tell me if you want me to delete it from downlad you can get it here : http://xbmc-scripts.gueux.be/modules....1&lid=9 |
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works fine now, great script dawg :kickass: . wish there was a version for the orb skin though.
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(solexalex @ mar. 15 2005,18:46 Wrote:enderwi sent you a reply to your mail. to the others wondering, i did it as it is on purpose (read: for a reason). of course if you want to use the pm3 bg with other skins you could install it as if using pm3. but i didn't do what solexalex did intentionally of course, if you prefer his script (it is easier to install if you're gonna use that background with many different skins) go ahead and download his instead deanrperry: as most of my scripts, there's little error handling...i don't think sf is down that much though, so i can't be bothered.. jmarshall: hmm..i didn't even think of that feature. i don't see too much need for it, but it is doable if sf make pages changelogs containing only new entries or at least smaller changelog snippets. i'll see if i can bother to have a look at it...thanks for the idea xbmcscripts.com administrator |
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So … It's a full looking week ahead for DarceysSis – that's Jess(ica) for those of you who don't know:
All week – School Year 3 academic assessments.
Monday – Brownies (including badge awards; Jess is due one).
Tuesday – Flute half-term review (she finds out if she's going to be started on practice pieces for her Grade 1), and finish off her "Top Secret" project at Art Club.
Wednesday – School Sports Day (shot put and relay race).
Thursday – Last Jazz Dance class for a month.
Friday – 20m Swimming badge attempt at SwimClub.
And then there's the Bank Hol Brownie trip to Space 2010, and a week on Saturday we fly to Spain for a fortnight of fun and frolics on beach, sea and hotel pool complex.
So what does she do today, whilst we're round at her friend's for a relaxing Sunday of pizza, paddling-pool and play in the sunshine?
YEP! Goes over on the same ankle she sprained at Easter, in a playing field pothole whilst playing football, and ends the day in plaster with a broken (well, OK, "chipped") ankle.
I don't know about her, but I could cry!
Jess is understandably absolutely gutted about what she's going to miss; but more heart-breakingly, she's unfairly worried about what she's done to OUR holiday!
I know I'm crassly tugging at heartstrings here, and pulling in favours I maybe haven't earned, but to make her feel better, and disabuse her of that guilt, I'd love to make her a disc of tunes, with maybe a sleeve of get-well one-liners (possibly even little verbal wishes, from those who can work Audacity easily?) from you lot.
Musically, you have free rein: her taste goes from simple-piano-nursery-rhyme wordplay, develops through Jamelia & The Spice Girls, takes detours into classics by Booker T, Otis Redding etc., but is dominated by guitar-led rock & pop – Sheena Is A Punk Rocker being a current fave. Anything humorously related to injuries, legs, hospitals, or holidays jumps to the front of the queue.
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- Extreme surf photographer Chris Burkard chases Arctic swells for work
- Latest project documented in stunning SmugMug video showing extreme conditions
- Favorite places to shoot include Iceland and Central California
"I love to suffer," says extreme surf photographer Chris Burkard.
That much is clearly evident from his incredible portfolio (see photo gallery below left), built up from shooting surfers as they ride waves in some of the most extreme places on the planet.
The California-based photographer hikes glaciers, dons wetsuits and routinely gets slammed by his subjects (unintentionally) as he tries to get as close as possible to the action.
His latest project is documented in a stunning video collaboration with SmugMug Films, part of a behind-the-scenes series highlighting photographers at work.
Shot over a two-week period in Norway, the film, called "Arctic Swell - Surfing the ends of the earth," shows Burkard and his surfing companions battling blizzards as they catch freezing Arctic swells.
"You feel like you're really paying the price but the greatest rewards come," says Burkard.
We asked the photographer why he chases storms and swells and where he loves to shoot most.
CNN: How long have you been chasing extreme wave shots?
Burkard: I started chasing waves with my surfing and bodyboarding friends as a teenager because I found a certain thrill in being a part of the ocean's energy.
I feel that places with extreme waves make for the best stories, which is why I'll continue to chase not just extreme waves but also extreme landscapes in the remote corners of the world.
CNN: Do you surf yourself?
Burkard: I surfed a bit growing up but it was always more about the ocean for me than about the sport of surfing.
The ocean was really my inspiration in the beginning of my photography career and continues to motivate me every day.
I try to get in the water daily because it seems to have the ability to constantly rejuvenate and inspire me in all aspects of life.
Living near the beach has also provided me the ability to be constantly near great waves and surfers.
Central California is an amazing coastline and no matter where I travel, coming home to this stretch of coast gets me excited.
CNN: Tell us about shooting this video.
Burkard: We traveled to Norway in the spring, when the weather is constantly in flux. Storms shift in out of nowhere and sunny skies can quickly become blizzards.
We spent the entire two weeks of the trip in the Lofoten Islands staying in a cabin not far from the beach. When we weren't surfing we were warming ourselves up in hot springs and near bonfires.
CNN: What kind of media/audiences have the biggest appetite for your kind of work?
Burkard: My portfolio is saturated with tons of surf imagery but I aim to make it appeal to bigger audiences.
It's not just for the surfers out there but also the travelers and nature enthusiasts and really anyone who dreams of visiting these places.
CNN: Do you have a particularly memorable anecdote from the trip?
Burkard: The Arctic and Norway always lend themselves to a ridiculous amount of freezing.
When we first arrived on the beach the waves were hardly visible because of the storm -- as we opened our doors the chill of the wind, hail and snow spread up our bodies and it felt like our core temperature dropped 20 degrees in a matter of seconds.
I'd told the guys mid-flight that they had to be ready for any type of weather when we landed, but honestly did not expect this strong of a storm to be sweeping through.
The session only lasted about 40 minutes as the guys could barely drop into waves with the snow and hail blowing against their faces. They said it was impossible to even open their eyes on some of the waves and were essentially surfing blind.
CNN: What are three of your favorite places to photograph?
Burkard: Central California. It's been my home for 28 years. I've lived in nearly every city and traveled to as much of the beautiful surroundings that this section of the coastline offers. There's so much variety in this region from camping above the clouds in Big Sur to exploring other worldly dunes near Pismo Beach.
I've been to Iceland 13 times and will continue to go back for its unparalleled rawness from the beaches to the mountains. Iceland delivers with hot springs, ice lakes and some of my favorite beaches like Vik and Hofn.
The Pacific Northwest offers a diverse landscape with waterfalls, forests, mountains, lakes and a rugged coastline.
Oregon summers are close to perfect with temperatures in the mid-80s and sunny skies. Oregon claims they have their own seven wonders with Mt Hood, Columbia River Gorge, the Wallowas, Painted Hills, Crater Lake, the Coast and Smith Rock.
I've been to five of them and they are totally worth it.
I recommend a road trip.
CNN: What's your next big project?
Burkard: I'm balancing my work between editorial and commercial projects and looking to line a few trips up for the fall.
I'm organizing a few road trips with my sponsors as well as potentially a trip back to the Arctic.
I'm also working on a children's book with The Dream Press.
CNN: Ever had any mishaps?
Burkard: Much of the actual accidents with my surf photography have happened in the water.
One of my most memorable experiences was when I went to Kamchatka, Russia. My passport had the wrong date on it and we argued about it for three hours and then the Russia customs security threw me in a jail cell.
I was in Vladivostok, a port city on the Sea of Japan. It's like the Wild West out there.
I spent 24 hours in a dirty holding cell -- it was basically a really gnarly hotel room with a guard at door. Then I got deported to Korea.
When I went back in 2012, it was sort of a redemption but I was scared and a little nervous it would happen again.
CNN: How do you get those in-the-water surfing shots?
Burkard: It's a challenge to nail that perfect capture of a breaking wave or an action shot. One of the biggest challenges is probably just swimming in the water and often swimming in some precarious situations while trying to get as close as you can to the surfers.
There have been many times I have taken water housings to the face or collided with the athlete. Though it's dangerous it's just part of the job.
The ability to capture those shots happens through good positioning and being a nimble swimmer.
Water shots are tough to get because you're literally dealing in inches.
CNN: How often do you travel?
Burkard: I travel about six to eight months out of the year and it's the foundation for a lot of my work. I've spent the better part the last 10 years chasing down cold surf in the Arctic and other remote parts of the globe.
I operate under the impression that travel should leave marks on you.
My style of traveling for surfing in particular is a different approach than most people are used to.
I'm drawn to places that are a bit more rugged and I love treating surf trips similar to some might treat travel to the mountains, preparing for every situation and making the extra effort to explore a foreign land.
CNN: What kind of photographer do you call yourself?
Burkard: I originally thought of myself as a landscape photographer or a surf photographer but I hate to categorize myself in just one category.
I find my work definitely incorporates a lot of those elements of adventure, travel and extreme sports.


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Stari Grad is very compact and relatively devoid of sights, but it's one of those places you could spend just a few minutes or several hours, depending on your mood. For me today, it was the latter - as I said, a lazy, lazy day along the Adriatic. I really didn't want to leave that beautiful little seaside cafe, but I had more important things to do - such as taming a growling stomach! Cafe Picasso was the choice for lunch, and was selected more for the location than the menu - a cute little covered terrace, on overlooking an even cuter little Montenegrin square.
Budva's beaches and boardwalk are incredibly cheesy, plastic, tacky, touristy, and over the top - not usually the type of place I would like, but so far I am loving it!!! I've become Euro Trash! Lately I've been feeling like I've been out of my head, and perhaps the way to get back into my head is to see places and do things I wouldn't normally do. Perhaps that's why it's been so good for me here in Montenegro, so far. Does that make any sense?
Funny - new guy at the hostel named Chami - Sri Lankan, but born in Zambia, raised in New Zealand, worked in Brisbane and most recently, worked in London. Anyway - we headed back to Stari Grad in the evening for a bite to eat and a drink and while walking, he said to me "You know ... I don't think they get a lot of my kind here. People keep staring at me."
I almost burst out laughing, telling him that just minutes before he said that, I was thinking that he probably got more unwanted attention than me! Apparently, some girl even approached him in the street and asked if she could take a picture with him. Personally, I would actually welcome that experience, if it was one of the lovely Montenegrin females, or one of the equally lovely female tourists from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Serbia that frequent this town. In that case, take all the photos you like! Even Boudoir-style, if you must!
Dinner was at Konoba Stari Grad, a cafe with a lovely terrace right on Stari Grad beach, immediately next to the cafe where I had a cappuccino earlier this morning. The moonlight, a gentle sea breeze, waves gently lapping at the shore ... it seemed an oddly romantic spot to have dinner with my newly-found Asian-sideshow oddity brother, who is even more unusual than I am in this part of the world. We stick out like two sore thumbs, and probably attract twice the attention that either of us would individually.
After strolling around Stari Grad, we decided to grab a drink at one of the bars facing the harbour, since a few of those had live music. After briefly witnessing a sax player blow the roof off one place last night (well, since it's an open air bar that wasn't possible, but if there was a roof it definitely would've been blown to pieces), I was excited to catch him tonight. The sounds of sweet, sweet sax were getting louder and louder as we approached but as we grabbed a seat, the sax player was nowhere to be found - tonight, it was only pre-recorded music :( No matter, a little top 40 to round out the night was still alright.


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Does anyone have these numbers I can't find it around the net keep finding old stats. I feel like we're a solid top 5 in ratio with like a +4 or 5
Does anyone have these numbers I can't find it around the net keep finding old stats. I feel like we're a solid top 5 in ratio with like a +4 or 5
I'll take a look right now. I don't know if we're top 5, but we're a WHOLE HELL of a lot better than we've been over the past few years.
This was last week's and the Giants were tied for 5th at +4. We collected 3 INTs today and didn't lose the ball at all, so we're at +7 for the year. At minimum we should still be in top 5 after today's game..
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Nope not updated says SF only has one int so were gonna be top three sweet! Thanks for finding that
Yeah, I updated my post after you posted above. We're at +7, so we're probably still top 5. MUCH better than we've been in the past.
AND, we've got superior special teams!?! What a well rounded team this is. THANK GOD!!
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This has us ranked # 3, but I don't get what it's based on. NE and 'skins are something like +10 and +8. The Bears and Texans are up there, too. All the best teams right now have a good turnover differential...
i think we are top 5, but according to this board, it's all about SACKS and we are still not top 5 there, so Coughlin, Fewell, Jerry and even KGs jobs are on the line
at least, with all the pretend GMs here
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Oman's Al Hassan Engineering Co. SAOG have received from the major Contractor Petrofac a Letter of Intent (LoI) covering Civil, Mech., Piping , E&I construction works for the Kauther Gas Project for PDO. The job value is US$ 47 Millions with a programme duration of 30 months from the effective date of the contract which is August 27th, 2009.
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For those who care, or just those who want another chance to write 'pussy motherfucker' in the comments section, Brendon has gone on holiday from What Would Tyler Durden Do. And, by holiday, we don't mean a fanciful trip to the South of Spain to see fat German hausfraus with their shnitzels hanging low, we mean, holiday, like in a mob movie, when 'it's time Tommy took a holiday'.
Love him or want to plug him with two to the back of the head, Brendon is a talented blogger. We wish him safe travels onto to his next big adventure.
In the coming days and weeks, we'll be introducing some of our other favorite blasphemers from around the web as we continue to explore, berate, and otherwise artfully drop deuces upon all that we find unholy in the land of popular culture, mainstream media, and just any shit that bugs us because nobody is willing to speak the obvious truth. And, yeah, hot girls with tits big enough that you knew even beneath those oversized sweaters back in high school, second base was going to be well worth the effort.
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"Cautiously optimistic" is the phrase Zeeland City Manager Tim Klunder used to described the city's proposed 2014-15 budget. He's optimistic because for the third consecutive year, property values are up and so are revenues, by $490,000. Overall, the city should see $44.6 million come in.�Klunder is caution because some homeowners are appealing assessments and the city is coming off an unusually tough winter.
City council members met Monday for the first of two study sessions on the 2014-15 revenue and spending. No decisions are being made during these sessions, which�allow city council members to�see�every element of the city's budget.
Assistant City Manager Karen Doyle, who is also the city's financial director, indicated in her report that the city is asking for a 2 percent cost-of-living increase for city employees and the board of public works is asking for a 3 percent�COLA for�its employees. The city's 11.14 percent millage rate is lower than Holland's 17.07.�The proposed budget includes�proposed increases in two utility rates: 2.5 percent for sewer and 3.5 percent for water. She said the average homeowner will see an increase of less than $2 total. The city will retire the existing debt for the library and is poised to renovate and expand the building, she said.�The city is able to proceed with improvement plans, she said, including a downtown splashpad.
Marketing director Abby deRoo said private donations are arriving steadily for the splash pad. She told the board that she and events coordinator Kerri Van Dorp, who each work 20 hours a week, would like to increase their schedules to 25 hours weekly to accommodate the city's growing number of�events designed to attract visitors downtown.
Facilities manager Steve Vanlet said he plans to continue saving the city between 10 and 15 percent on paper products via an online auction system.
City council resumes the study session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 21 S. Elm St. Presenters will include the city's attorney, police and fire chiefs and board of review official. Doyle will return to the podium to recap the city's financials.
City Council will finalize the budget in May.
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NEW YORK, NY, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ - Sportsbook.com says bettors are zeroing in on Vice President Cheney as the next American President. The world's largest online sportsbook and casino has seen a significant rise in wagering on Vice President Dick Cheney as the likely winner of the presidential race in 2008. Odds on Cheney have improved from 100-1, when betting on presidential candidates opened in May, to 20-1 currently. The increase in betting activity comes in the wake of recent media coverage of Vice President Cheney's chances of winning the Republican nomination during the 2008 primaries. Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward said yesterday that it is 'highly likely' Cheney will take his shot at the White House. The Vice President is widely seen as the most powerful figure in George W. Bush's cabinet and the mastermind behind many of the administration's major policy initiatives. Hillary Clinton continues to be the betting favorite for the Democrats. Odds on Senator Clinton have moved from 6-1 to 7-2. Despite Cheney's improving odds, former New York City mayor Rudolph Giuliani remains the Republican favorite with 10-1 odds. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has gone from 15-1 to 25-1 odds. Barack Obama, Illinois Senator and darling of the Democratic Party, has also seen his stock decline and now sits as a 70-1 favorite from an opening line of 30-1. "Wagering on the US presidential election continues to evolve alongside the ever-changing world of American politics," says Alex Czajkowski, Marketing Director, Sportsbook.com. "Bettors are very much in tune with media reports and analyses of potential presidential candidates." Adding to the fun and challenge, Sportsbook.com is offering odds on a number of less likely presidential candidates from film director Michael Moore to conservative news personality Bill O'Reilly and California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger. For more information or to speak to Alex Czajkowski, please call 1.866.505.2900. Latest odds on the 2008 U.S. Presidential Elections: ---------------------------------------------------- Hilary Clinton 7-2 Rudy Giuliani 10-1 John McCain 12-1 Dick Cheney 20-1 Colin Powell 25-1 Condoleezza Rice 25-1 Joe Biden 25-1 Bill Frist 30-1 John Edwards 30-1 Jeb Bush 35-1 Bill Richardson 40-1 Tom Vilsack 40-1 Mark Warner 45-1 Mitt Romney 50-1 Newt Gingrich 50-1 Tom Ridge 50-1 Barack Obama 70-1 Arnold Schwarzenegger 250-1 Bill Clinton 300-1 Bill O'Reilly 750-1 Michael Moore 7500-1 For a full list of odds and additional information please visit www.sportsbook.com. About Sportsbook.com Sportsbook.com is the largest sportsbook and casino on the planet, offering numerous products including sports betting, horse racing, poker, casino and virtual games. It is the flagship brand for Sportingbet PLC, (LSE: SBT), the world's largest publicly traded online betting, gambling and gaming company.
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Enjoy this gallery of before and after pool photos, showing pool remodeling and pool renovation pictures of a few of our clients. We have hundreds of jobs and thousands of photos; I chose these before and after pool photos to show the range of our pool remodeling and pool renovation projects.
Updating and Deepening a spa to improve enjoyment for a tall client!
What a great job, new beach entry, new spa, new sunning shelf, this job has it all!
Second View of the same job, from swamp to Oasis!
Beautiful update with deck jets to add height and sound. New pool finish looks great and the deck is bold! Great use of art on the table.
YIKES! This is what some remodelers call professional work. We fixed the plumbing and some issues in the pool (the pool had been remodeled poorly less than 2 years before!)
You can understand why the Client had us fix it! Our Plumbing is Awesome!
Wow Fire is Cool! From a nothing corner of the deck to a totally awesome fire feature!
Fire adds height, enjoyment, and nighttime beauty to a project, a great call by this client!
From Ho Hum to Hubba Hubba! We made this pool and spa shine and match the awesome remodel the whole back yard was getting.
Great use of glass tile to match the elegance of Natural Stone decking.
Check out the off the deck raised planters, nice choice by the client!
This client added 4 deck jets for height and sound and turned the drab pool into a Fab pool!
Check out the use of a 45 degree offset on the deck pavers, nice touch!
Notice the balance of the deck jets, thats great hydraulics!
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Chapter 4: Turning Over the Rocks
In his new book, 'Setting the Table,' restaurateur Danny Meyer talks about the role hospitality plays in his business. Here's an excerpt.
As we chatted, I also learned that they had recently moved to New York and that they were very happy to have discovered a real pit barbecue place in their neighborhood. "I only wish we didn't have to make reservations for barbecue four weeks in advance," the man said. I told him that we had just decided to leave half the tables open for walk-ins as a way of encouraging spontaneous visits to the restaurant. That news pleased them. Then the man added, "You know, in Kansas City they give you more than one kind of sauce. Would you ever consider serving a sweeter and spicier sauce than this?"
My hunch was right: something had been on their minds. Now I knew what it was, and also how to make a connection. "It's interesting to hear you say that, because we're actually working on a Kansas City-style sauce right now in the kitchen. Would you like to be the first guests to try it?"
I went to the kitchen for a pitcher of that sauce and brought it back out to the table. The man poured some on his brisket (something a Texan would never do). "This," he said, beaming, "takes me home!" I asked for his business card, and later wrote him a note when Blue Smoke began offering Kansas City-style barbecue sauce.
I'm certain that this couple felt a sense of ownership in the restaurant after our encounter. As far as they were concerned, they were in part responsible for our putting the new sauce on the table. That's the kind of dialogue we want to have. Hospitality can exist only when there is human dialogue. This particular dialogue provided great customer feedback and helped us forge a bond with two customers--not a bad investment of six minutes of my time!
I try to be in the restaurants as often as possible. For nearly twenty years, until the opening of The Modern on West 53rd Street, all my restaurants were within a 10-minute walk of one another and my apartment--and I made it my business to visit every one of them during lunch. I'm not there just to greet and shake hands. I'm building daily communities within the restaurants' larger community.
The best way to do this is to first gather as much information as I can about our guests. I call this collecting dots. In fact, I urge our managers to ABCD--always be collecting dots.
Dots are information. The more information you collect, the more frequently you can make meaningful connections that can make other people feel good and give you an edge in business. Using whatever information I've collected to gather guests together in a spirit of shared experience is what I call connecting the dots. If I don't turn over the rocks, I won't see the dots. If I don't collect the dots, I can't connect the dots. If I don't know that someone works, say, for a magazine whose managing editor I happen to know, I've lost a chance to make a meaningful connection that could enhance our relationship with the guest and the guest's relationship with us. The information is there. You just have to choose to look.
I always try to sense opportunities to glean information, and it's not limited to information about our guests. I will often just stand on the periphery of the dining room and watch. I gauge the temperature of the room, the smell, and the noise. Most important, I watch my staff members. Are they enjoying one another's company? And are they focused on their work? If the answer to both questions is yes, I feel confident that we're at the top of our game.
Think about every time you've walked into a restaurant or an office, or even looked into the dugout at a baseball game. When the team is having fun and is focused, the chances are very good that the team will win.
I study the faces of our guests. If I see that the direction of their eyes intersects at the center of the table, I know that they are actively engaged with one another and I'm confident that everything is fine. This is an inopportune time to visit. Guests dine out primarily to be with one another, and their eyes tell me they are doing precisely what they came to do.
Whenever I see that the direction of someone's eyes is not bisecting the center of the table, then a visit may be warranted. I am not certain that something is wrong, but I am certain that there is an opportunity to make a connection without feeling like an intruder. It could be that a guest has been waiting too long for his or her food and is looking for a waiter. It could be that someone is simply curious about the architecture, a work of art on the wall, or, for that matter, an attractive guest across the dining room. Or a guest could be momentarily bored, or just taking a pause, or having a fight with a companion.
I also look for solo diners. From my own experiences dining alone, I know that solo diners have a straightforward agenda: to treat themselves to a gift of quality, contemplative time, and to do so at our restaurant. I consider that the ultimate compliment, and I'm also hoping that today's solo diner will host tomorrow's party of four.
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Hon. Corrine Brown
Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Mr. Ranking Member, for calling this hearing today.
When the process started to authorize a new Medical Center for the region, Central Florida had been waiting for a hospital for over 25 years. I first started representing this area in Congress 21 years ago. I brought Jesse Brown, then Secretary for Veterans Affairs to the area and to show him how important this is. This facility will increase the treatment options for Central Florida veterans.
I did not think it would take so long to finish the facility. I have looked at the fact sheets the VA has sent out for the last three months and the facility has been stuck at 84% percent complete. July-84%; August-84%; September 84%.
I don't understand what could be taking so long that there has been no advancement in the completion of the facility for the last 3 months.
I have my staff drive by there every so often and it appears there is no work going on.
The veterans of the Central Florida cannot wait any longer for a full Medical Center to be built. Once again we are having a full committee hearing on construction. I am surprised, to say the least, that after we had the first hearing in March of last year, we are having yet another hearing on the same facility.
This is not about politics anymore. We must build this facility for the veterans of Central Florida.


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Saturday, July 27, 2013
My Trip to Bali
I wanted to share a few personal photos from my trip to Bali…a view from our hotel – The Viceroy -, some moss covered statues I stumbled upon, vibrant red peppers at the local market and the wooden Bridge from Hell (the only path to a remote and beautiful area of Bali). I had a great overall experience, largely in part to the hotel providing guides, allowing me to explore a new place and my curiosity.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
On the Street…..Houston St., New York
Blue shoes with this look? Click on the arrows to see.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
On the Street……..Pasar Umum Gianyar, Bali
Talking about mixed genres!!
I love the real life mix of fashion inspiration and traditional cultural clothing.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
On the Street…..Floral Jumpsuit, Milan
Monday, July 22, 2013
On the Street…..Mixed Genres, Florence
I think mixing genres is such a great but under utilized element of fashion design.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
On the Scene…..Band Collar Shirt, Bali
It's been a long time since I've received so many compliments on a shirt, but everyone seems to love this cotton band collar shirt I bought at MAN 1924 in Madrid.
It looks like linen, but the tag says cotton. Whatever it is, I love it.
Photo by Garance Dore
Monday, July 15, 2013
On the Street….Scoop Back Top, Milan
Monday, July 15, 2013
Book Signing in Sydney
I'm in town to judge at the International Woolmark Prize Event, but I am having a book signing tomorrow, July 16th at 5pm!
Museum of Contemporary Art
The Rocks, Sydney
140 George St.
Books will be available for purchase or you can bring your own. I look forward to seeing you there!
Monday, July 15, 2013
On the Street…..Ellite Paris, Bali
I'm very proud of this simple photograph.
I think it sincerely captures two people that, in this moment, are genuinely curious about each other.
This trip to Bali has been great and I've already made a few very touching portraits. The mix of fashion and culture over the next two weeks will be really great for the blog.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
The Forgotten Fashion Week
In the last couple of years, it seems that Fashion Week is only about designers, bloggers, models and editors. This season, I thought it would be fun to turn the camera on the faces of fashion that you don't always hear about.
Today, the Pit photographers.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
The Four Amigos, Madrid
I'm in Madrid starting to film my new show for AOL.
Bullfighting, flamenco dancing and more!


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Some auto insurers are providing motorists with a little more peace of mind when they're behind the wheel with Fido and Fluffy. Special car insurancehelps cover the cost of care if pets are injured in an auto accident.
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This isn't pet health insurance, which covers a pet that needs treatment at a veterinarian's office if the pet is injured or sick. Instead, an auto insurer's pet-injury coverage typically kicks in if a pet is traveling in your car, is injured in an accident and needs veterinarian care. Some policies also pay out if the pet is killed in a crash.
Progressive was the first car insurance company to offer pet coverage, starting in 2007. If you are involved in an automobile accident, Progressive's insurance policy "covers the people in the accident as well as the cats and dogs," says spokesperson Brittany Senary.
Progressive's pet-injury coverage is automatically built into the company's collision insurance. It provides up to $1,000 to pay vet bills if a pet is injured in an accident or during a vehicle fire or theft. Coverage also applies to cats and dogs that are in recreational vehicles, boats and commercial vehicles.
You need to mention your pet's injuries when you file an accident claim, and then submit a copy of the veterinarian bill along with proof of payment.
More auto insurance companies pounce
Since Progressive introduced its pet policy, other car insurance companies have followed suit.
In February, Chubb Group of Insurance Cos., of Warren, N.J., introduced an auto insurance policy that covers $2,000 for pet injuries in a handful of states. The company hopes to expand the program to other states soon, says Christie Alderman, vice president and new products and services manager at Chubb Personal Insurance.
Chubb launched the coverage after seeing how their policyholders cherish pets.
"When something tragic happens, people's first thoughts – after themselves and their family – [are] about their pets' safety," Alderman says.
The billions of dollars Americans spend on their pets each year and the many websites and blogs focused on pet insurance "further confirmed for Chubb that this was important to our customers," she says.
Arbella Mutual Insurance, a regional insurer based in Quincy, Mass., also has introduced auto insurance for pets. The company began offering a "pet lover's endorsement" for its auto insurance policies last year, says Mark Teller, Arbella's manager of personal lines product management.
For an extra $20 a year, pet owners can receive up to $500 in coverage for cats and dogs injured in a wreck. The money can be used to pay to pay for treating the pet's injuries, or for burial or other costs if the cat or dog dies as a result of its injuries.
Different companies, different policies
If you're shopping for a car insurance plan that covers pets, remember that coverage varies from insurer to insurer.
For example, while the coverage provided by Progressive and Arbella applies only to cats and dogs, Chubb's pet protection applies to any kind of pet, animals pulled in a trailer (like horses) that some might not think of as pets.
"Chubb's customers have lizards, horses, birds, bunnies and all manner of exotic pets, so it only makes sense we extend coverage to these animals as well," Alderman says.
However, Chubb coverage does not extend to animals used for income-generating purposes, such as race horses.
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If you've applied for an elk and/or antelope tag in Arizona, the results are now available online. I'll be archery hunting for antlerless elk. Wish it were bull again but that's just being greedy and it's better than not hunting!
Phoenix Phil and AZBowHunter that's Awesome ! Phil, that's 2 years in a row... I guess when you're hot you're hot! LOL! I sure could use a little of that good luck after years of "Not drawn for Pronghorn"-"Not drawn for Elk" Eric, you ought to be pretty close to being in the running for an early archery tag in the next go round. Good luck fellas and good hunting!
TB, you have no idea how fortunate I've been with drawing tags in AZ. People routinely call me ugly names with the luck I've had. Brought the good luck from Idaho with me after I drew a moose tag the first time I tried. The only bad thing that happened this year was my antelope draw. After years of buying the bonus point, I finally applied for pronghorn in unit 19B. Due to a land closure, AZGFD closed the unit to all pronghorn hunting and I was shutout. But as I say, I'll be hunting and the deer draw is yet to come, so no whining here.
Congrats! I hope they're bugling for you like they did for me last year. They wouldn't come to call for me, but they weren't afraid of calling back and letting me know where they were. I missed on a truly spectacular AZ bull, but still managed a 6x6. The easily most fun I've had elk hunting.
Just started the long wait for myself and son.applied for points this year to just start the chance for the future.Trying for another new mexico bull for him in 13 or 17.There youth season in new mexico just can not be beat.Not sure next year when we try and draw in az what unit yet.either early bow hunt or late rifle hunt.
I used to hunt the late rifle hunt, in fact got my first 6x6 in that hunt the first year I tried. Unfortunately in my opinion that hunt has become a "run the gauntlet" stye hunt. Everyone has figured out where they move to for wintering grounds and it becomes a shooting gallery. I grew tired of this not to mention scared of the lead flying. Switched back to archery hunting last year and have no intention of going back to rifle hunting in AZ. I'd recommend that if you're coming out of state to go archery. It may be more difficult and therefore less chance of success but still probably more fun. Good luck!
I have heard 19B, is a great hunt but you have to pay a trespass fee. Which I don't mind as long as the quality is good. As far as elk, I'm seriously thinking of trying to draw 9 or 10 for elk, during the archery season. At one point I was going to try 8, but I have applied for a while and don't know if I'll do it again. After I draw my first elk tag...I might because I'll put in until I draw a desert bighorn sheep tag. And I like elk hunting! I have been to Arizona few times, just visiting and I might retire there in 30 years or so. It's a very nice state!
It will definitely make for an easier and not to mention much more fun hunt if they're bugling. We tried calling some last year up by 4B where we have a cabin in Forest Lakes and didn't hear much other than at night. Regardless it will be a great hunt either way. What unit did you get your cow tag this year?
Concerning 19B and paying, that's not exactly correct. There are some private landowners who are indeed charging for access. But this has not been required to hunt the unit in the past. The reason for this shutdown was that access to private land that had normally been granted to all hunters was closed this year. The reason was something concerning an energy project taking place on the Chino Grande ranch. Rumor I got from another website is that it's a wind farm project and the companies that do this require that public access be limited. Sounds plausible but as I say, just a rumor.
I got my cow tag in 4B where I also drew my bull tag last year. I'm surprised you didn't hear much calling. The bulls were bugling big for me on opening weekend and the cows were chirping in the second weekend. I had one bull that I thought for a few moments was going to come right in and kick my butt. But what I learned I think is that you can call all you want and they'll come to within rougly 100 yards. However if they don't see another elk, they seem to hold up and don't commit. I'm guessing your cabin is to the north of the highway just before the Bugles restaurant. I'm sure my buddy and I will be making several trips up the hill scouting and checking on my trail cam. Maybe we'll run into each other at Bugles? We have developed a liking for the prime rib there.
Friday night fish fry is always a favorite. I just pulled a camera down I had in that unit and the smaller bulls were still carrying their horns two weeks ago. The cows had an infatuation with my camera and actually broke the tab off that the lock goes through. (Bushnell Trophycam). Looks like I'll have to use the bear (or elk) box for it now. Filling your cow tag shouldn't be too difficult up there. Lots of cows almost every day at my camera.
Yeah it's kind of funny how the elk take notice of something new in the neighborhood. Some close ups from last summer and some other black critter.