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Kate Cann
United Kingdom
Kate Cann is the author of several books for teens, including Posessed, Spanish Holiday and Grecian Holiday.
Kate never thought about becoming a writer, but she loved books and writing. "At school, I was rubbish at just about everything but English," Kate says. She went to Kent University in England and earned degrees in English and American Literature. She also met her husband.
After graduation, she worked at Time Life Books as a copy-editor. After her two children were born, she worked at home as a freelance copy editor. "By chance I was given some teenage books to edit," Kate says, "and I hated the way they treated sexual relationships: they were either full of gloom and doom, or were gushy, unrealistic candy floss. So I got bitten by the "I can do better than this' bug, and started writing. I remember the first day I started to write - it took me over." One year later, Diving In was published.
Kate used her diaries as material for her writing. "When I ran out of material from my diaries and memories," Kate says, "I realized my daughter and son were teenagers, and started eavesdropping on them and their friends. They were extremely tolerant about this although they did sometimes demand money from me"
After her children moved out, Kate and her husband moved to the country. She fell in love with nature and started to use it in her writing. "The move is very much linked to and helping my writing," says Kate "I think the sheer beauty and sensual power of nature is something a lot of kids are cut off from today."
Kate Cann lives with her husband in England. For more information about her, please visit http://www.katecann.com/


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In the Cage: A deeper look at this year's rookie classby Justin Goldman
Every Thursday during the season, Justin Goldman, a regional goalie scout for USA Hockey and founder of The Goalie Guild, will provide you with an in-depth analysis of fantasy goaltenders in NHL.com's weekly segment: "In the Cage." From updated goalie rankings to guys you should keep a close eye on and much more, Goldman will be your fantasy goalie expert all season long.
As of Thursday, a total of 88 goaltenders have made at least one NHL appearance this season.
To put that number in perspective, it's the highest total since the 2011-12, 2008-09, and 2007-08 seasons, when 89 goalies appeared in an NHL game. But that doesn't trump the 2005-06 season, when a whopping total of 91 goalies were used.
Of this season's 88 goalies, 19 of them comprise the rookie class. Eddie Lack's shutout in a 2-0 win over Nashville on Wednesday pushed their record to 88-62-23, a solid .575 point percentage. The rookie class also has a cumulative .914 save percentage, stopping 4,690 of 5,133 total shots on goal.
Last season, the rookie class of 14 goalies went 32-32-7 with a .906 cumulative save percentage. In the 2011-12 season, 20 rookies combined for a 63-72-16 record with a .913 save percentage.
With so much emerging goalie talent being used so often this season, we wanted to provide you with a top-10 keeper league ranking. This will not only help you pinpoint some of the best long-term goalies to own in a keeper league, but it will show you just how deep the talent pool has become.
|Frederik Anderson
|Martin Jones
|Antti Raanta
|Petr Mrazek
|Jacob Markstrom
|Darcy Kuemper
|Joni Ortio
|Niklas Svedberg
|Joacim Eriksson
|Anders Nilsson
If you take a snapshot of every NHL team's current depth chart, you would find starting goalies average 28.9 years. That's a key number to keep in mind when managing goalies in a keeper league, because in the two seasons prior to the lockout, the average was closer to 27.3 years. This goes to show you need even more patience than ever when deciding whether to keep or drop a goalie prospect.
By this point in the season, you know full well goalies like the Anaheim Ducks' Frederik Andersen, the Los Angeles Kings' Martin Jones, and the Minnesota Wild's Darcy Kuemper are coveted assets in a keeper league. That's easy to determine because of the role they played at key moments this season when injuries occurred, and how well they performed in different pressure situations.
But beyond the rookie goalies recognized for their achievements this season, one clearly defined coveted keeper league prospect is Petr Mrazek of the Detroit Red Wings. After starting his pro career in the ECHL with Toledo last season, he quickly graduated to the American Hockey League and eventually played every single playoff minute for Grand Rapids en route to the team's first-ever Calder Cup.
Mrazek has followed up a storybook rookie season with an even better sophomore campaign. Through 24 games with the Griffins, Mrazek has an 18-5-1 record and is tied with Jones for the AHL's best save percentage (.928). Despite earning just one win in eight appearances (1-4-0) with the Red Wings, he still has a 2.01 goals-against average and .916 save percentage.
You might be surprised to see two Vancouver Canucks goaltenders on our keeper league ranking, but Joacim Eriksson's recent play in the AHL also warrants a spot on the list. He was 8-10-1 with a .907 save percentage in his first 20 games with Utica, but he's now 20-18-2 with a .916 save percentage and four shutouts. He's also 4-1-0 in his past five games with a .936 save percentage, so the Canucks goalie coaching tandem of Rolie Melanson and Dan Cloutier are making nice strides with his development.
- 1. Tuukka Rask, Bruins (same)
- 2. Ben Bishop, Lightning (+1)
- 3. Marc-Andre Fleury, Penguins (-1)
- 4. Semyon Varlamov, Avalanche (+1)
- 5. Carey Price, Canadiens (-1)
- 6. Henrik Lundqvist, Rangers (same)
- 7. Antti Niemi, Sharks (+1)
- 8. Sergei Bobrovsky, Blue Jackets (+1)
- 9. Jonas Hiller, Ducks (-2)
- 10. Ryan Miller, Blues (same)
- 11. Jonathan Quick, Kings (+1)
- 12. Roberto Luongo, Panthers (+3)
- 13. Jaroslav Halak, Capitals (+5)
- 14. Steve Mason, Flyers (-1)
- 15. Mike Smith, Coyotes (+1)
- 16. Corey Crawford, Blackhawks (+1)
- 17. Darcy Kuemper, Wild (+1)
- 18. Ben Scrivens, Oilers (+2)
- 19. Cory Schneider, Devils (-5)
- 20. Anton Khudobin, Hurricanes (+2)
- 21. Jimmy Howard, Red Wings (same)
- 22. Kari Lehtonen, Stars (NR)*
- 23. Pekka Rinne, Predators (same)
- 24. Eddie Lack, Canucks (+2)
- 25. Craig Anderson, Senators (same)
- 26. Ondrej Pavelec, Jets (-2)
- 27. Alex Stalock, Sharks (+2)
- 28. Braden Holtby, Capitals (same)
- 29. Martin Brodeur, Devils (-2)
- 30. Tim Thomas, Stars (same)
Injured: Josh Harding, Jonathan Bernier, Niklas Backstrom
Beyond the goalies listed below, almost every team has at least one quality prospect with NHL upside. We even had to omit a handful of goalies that appeared in NHL games this season like Philipp Grubauer (Washington Capitals), Marek Mazanec (Nashville Predators), Jack Campbell (Dallas Stars), and even Magnus Hellberg (Predators).
Truth be told, aside from the quality skill these goalies bring at such a young age, it's the goalie coaching that has become the most significant driver of rookie goalie success. Less than five years ago, only one or two teams had an assistant goalie coach. Today, nearly 20 teams have a goalie coaching tandem.
Goalie coaching is not only a vital component to a team's success, it's a must-have due to numerous nagging injuries, a grueling schedule and a plethora of trades before the deadline. Because of those dynamics, this season has been a perennial breeding ground for quality goalie prospects, as we've had 23 teams use a third goalie. With three weeks left in the season, that number could reach 25 or more.
That number may be an anomaly compared to seasons past, but the fact remains every NHL team must have a "black ace" goalie that can jump into the fire and earn valuable points at any given moment. It could be the difference between earning a wild-card spot and missing the playoffs.TRENDING UPWARD
Jaroslav Halak, Washington Capitals -- He didn't play for 10 days from Feb. 26 to March 8, but since joining Washington, Halak has gone 4-2-0 with a 2.35 GAA and .931 save percentage in six games.
Antti Niemi, San Jose Sharks -- San Jose's workhorse is 5-1-0 with a 1.84 GAA and .936 save percentage in his past six games. He also has two shutouts in that stretch; huge points during the fantasy playoff push.
Roberto Luongo, Florida Panthers -- In his past six games, Luongo is only 3-2-1. But by facing an average of 34.8 shots per game, he has a .928 save percentage to go along with one shutout.
Jonas Hiller, Anaheim Ducks -- With only one win in his past five (1-2-2), Hiller has given up 15 goals on just 121 shots, which is a .876 save percentage. He allowed four goals on 38 shots in his only win this month.
Ondrej Pavelec, Winnipeg Jets -- After stopping 39 shots in a 3-1 win over Nashville on March 1, Pavelec has gone 0-2-2 in his past five games. He has allowed 16 goals on his past 169 shots, a .905 save percentage.
Cory Schneider, New Jersey Devils -- Playing in just seven games since Feb. 1, Schneider has one win in his past five games and has allowed 15 goals on just his past 76 shots, a dismal .803 save percentage.
Matt Hackett, Buffalo Sabres -- Due to injuries to Jhonas Enroth and Michal Neuvirth, Hackett will become the 89th goalie to appear in an NHL game this season when he gets the start against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.

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Many people have asked me about the guilds currently on our server. I do not know much about the guilds in the WEST. but here is a quick run down of those in EAST.
Please note: Info may be inaccurate this is only a quick run down of guilds i know are recruiting.
EAST SIDE - PVP based but does a little of everything they can. Personal favorite for pvp activity, and decent people!! I have a few friends in this guild and they love it!
Timeless - Not much activity here as of lately. Mediocre guild, good for pack haulers/farmers/ light pvp. VERY aggressive when it comes to defending their own!
Knightmares - Brazilian based guild. See them here and there. They do recruit English speaking players
Meridian - Still my favorite choice as far as being a guild that allows all aspects of the game into their guild (except pking, they still dont like that). You will see their recruiting message once in a while but, you gotta whisper one of their members though in order to get an invite.
If i may have missed your guild i am sorry these are the only ones i have seen lately. Feel free to add to this post if you would like to get your guilds info out there, or would like to update/ add to what i have said. This also includes you WEST!!


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Online Harassment and Cyberbullying
Online Harassment: Threats or other offensive behavior, sent online to the youth or posted online about the youth for others to see.
Awareness of online harassment has increased since the first Youth Internet Safety Survey (YISS) was published. Stories about people using the Internet to threaten, embarrass, harass, and humiliate youth have been widely reported in the media.
- YISS-2 saw a 50% increase in online harassment.
- One in 11, or 9% of youth said they were harassed online in YISS-2, compared to approximately 1 in 17, or 6% in YISS-1.
Click here for more information about the Youth Internet Safety Surveys: http://unh.edu/ccrc/internet-crimes/projects.html
Increased time spent online among the youth population could account for at least part of this increase; however, we expect a considerable portion of the increase reflects a real rise in online incivility among youth. In addition to the youth who said they were harassed, we found a marked increase in the number of youth who admitted to being rude and harassing to others online.
- The number of youth who said they had "made rude or nasty comments to someone on the Internet" increased from 14% in YISS-1 to 28% in YISS-2.
- The number who said they had "used the Internet to harass or embarrass someone they were mad at" increased from 1% to 9%.
These behaviors are highly related to being harassed online (Ybarra & Mitchell, 2004a). The Internet is apparently being used more and more for the bullying and harassment widespread among many youth peer groups.
Although the term cyberbully is often used interchangeably with online harassment, there are some important differences to take note of.
Click here to read more: http://unh.edu/ccrc/pdf/CV172.pdf
What Can We Do?
There are worrying signs about the increasing numbers of youth experiencing online harassment, including bullying, threats, and other offensive behavior. We need to do more to head off this trend; we need to:
- Describe the harassment and bullying problem effectively and in detail so youth, parents/guardians, and other authorities understand it and identify it when they see it.
- Make sure existing anti-bullying and other prevention programs include discussions about Internet harassment and cyberbullying as part of their content.
- Create and publicize codes of conduct that include Internet behavior and get these codes adopted through Internet service providers, schools, clubs, and organizations as well as on web sites.
- Encourage Internet service providers, schools, and other youth-serving organizations to have strong sanctions against Internet harassment and cyberbullying.
- Because much bullying and harassment, both off- and online, occurs in school or arises from events that occur in school, School Resource Officers could be an important component in prevention and intervention programs.


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This is the 20th anniversary of the first overseas annual meeting of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The Bank was established at its inaugural meeting in London in early 1991, and true to its commitment to its geographical area of operation, the second meeting was held in Budapest in early 1992.
Hopefully, without revealing any State Secrets, I can reminisce a little on some peripheral aspects of that first overseas meeting.
I should start, however, with a word on the Bank's logo (above). Jacques Attali, then PDG (Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive of the Bank) decided to hold a competition for a distinctive logo. The Bank's title in French, is Banque Européenne pour la Reconstruction et le Développement, or BERD for short. In English, BERD sounds like a bird and there was a likilehood that the entries would produce flocks of them. So the first rule was that birds were out. Apart from the visual implications of this ban, it would also circumvent the usual quota of smart-alec remarks, like birds not flying on one wing, birds in the hand, in the bush, and so on.
Another aspect of the competition was the adjudication panel, which included Mary Robinson, who had become President of Ireland by the time the Bank was inaugurated, and Václav Havel, who, by that time, had become President of Czechoslovakia. As a result of her participation in the panel which chose the logo, Mary Robinson was invited to the inauguration in London in 1991. That was her first trip outside the country as President and it made the then Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Charlie Haughey very nervous. But that is another story for another day, perhaps.
But back to Budapest in 1992. The first event of the Annual Meeting, from my perspective, was the IRA blowing up the Baltic Exchange in the City of London just as I was leaving Dublin for Budapest. So, what has that got to do with the EBRD? Well, the Baltic Exchange is just across the road from the EBRD's then London HQ in Leadenhall St., and were it not for the AGM and the bulk of the Bank's staff being in Budapest at the time, it is likely that many would have been injured, perhaps fatally. As it turned out, apart from broken glass all over the place, only one member of the Bank's staff was injured.
The attack had one immediate consequence for the Irish delegation to the meeting. Our security status was immediately raised to unprecedented heights and the security man assigned to us turned out to be KGB trained. Why the London explosion should have had any implications at all for the Irish delegation in Budapest was not clear to me. But I suppose the Hungarians would not have been up to speed on the nuances of the Irish situation and, in any event, would not have been inclined to take unnecessary risks.
My own initial reaction was how was I going to face colleagues when my countrymen had just almost blown up the Bank's headquarters in London. As it happened, the AGM was attended by the Irish Ambassador accredited to Hungary, Michael Collins, and when I mentioned my concerns to him he was quite firm in his advice. "Hold your head high. They have not done this in your name, whatever their claims." This was a new line of reasoning for me, but as ambassador he must have had to deal with this sort of situation many times, and it made sense. So I steeled myself and took the recommended line.
Our elevated security status did provide some amusing incidents, however.
At one stage, the head of the Irish delegation, Bertie Ahern, then Minister for Finance, had occasion to visit the loo. Our hyperenthusiastic security man preceded him into the convenience and kicked in the door of the cabin to make sure there was no-one hiding inside and to make equally sure that, if there was, he would be in no fit condition to progress his assassination mission. Imagine ...?
Another incident gave the same security man a real fright. It was during lent, and as is publicly known, Bertie is a daily massgoer during this holy season. Well, on the day we were leaving for home, I had arranged for him to attend mass in one of the big churches. Could have been a cathedral for all I remember. Anyway, the security man accompanied the Minister and his Secretary General into the church and kept them under very strict surveillance during the ceremony. This wasn't all that difficult as they were in the one place all the while. Near the end of the mass, the security man, who was beginning to relax and had joined the rest of us at the back of the church, jerked in shock. The mark was on the move. In fact both marks were on the move. He leaped into action and paralelled the progress of the marks up the aisle to the main altar where they received communion and, much to his relief, returned unharmed to their seats. A close call, and a reminder that you are never off duty until the mark is finally out of your jurisdiction.
A lot of water has passed under the bridge since then, but these vivid memories remain as though they were yesterday.


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It's a lame excuse, actually.
No, I mean really. It's a lame excuse.
I have been out of commission with frozen shoulder. Right shoulder. Painting arm. #!&%*!#*!
It started with a minor injury while zip lining in Costa Rica last March. Then it all went downhill from there.
Just so ya know... shoulder injury + no doctor visit + 3 months go by + still no doctor visit = frozen shoulder.
And if you DO zip line, don't go inverted, like this. Unless you're like 26 years old. Which I am not.
|Yup. That's yours truly.
AND, our pastelist friend Vicki, whom we met at the IAPS convention in Albuquerque last month, was able to join us yesterday. And she's lame too! Exciting! (No.) Vicki had a very bad frozen shoulder condition and had surgery as soon as the convention was over. The recovery for this surgery is especially long, difficult and painful and Vicki is now in the throes of it. Here we are showing you our bum wings.
Here's a little photo journal of our pastel day.
Jane and Vicki creating masterpieces .....
This is an underpainting that Katherine started yesterday. The final painting will be magnificent, I promise you.
Nancy's doing research .........
Jane's lovely work in progress. And I wish I could tell you that Katherine is demonstrating some interesting pastel technique but she's really just describing how long her (other) dachshund's toe nails are getting. That's Fox, the doxie in the photo. Her nails aren't too bad, but her brother's ... daggers!
I swear Nancy really didn't just flip through books all day .... she's already finished a gorgeous painting; it's there on the table.
Vicki works on her art board at a slant as her shoulder recovers from surgery. But still, OW!
My lefty painting in progress. Meh. But it sure felt good to get messy with pastels again! (hint: it's a landscape.)
Sooooo, notes to self:
At this point in your life (i.e. old) stop doing things that you could effortlessly do when you were younger but you only hurt yourself when you attempt them now! Like .....
No more skateboarding (remember the cracked elbow?)
No more cartwheels (another inversion that causes serious back pain the next day)
No more pack trips on horses (remember the 3 broken ribs after being thrown? Search & Rescue had to come take you out ... remember?)
And no more zip-lining. Especially inverted!
But painting is always okay.


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Tuesday, September 30, 2014
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This is an owl-dorable card Mary! lol I couldn't help myself cause the owl is completely adorable! I love the papers and the sequins and of course the sentiment is awesome. Hugs, BrendaReplyDelete
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Love your owl Mary!!! And those sequins are the perfect addition to your card. Love that you embossed the sentiment. :)ReplyDelete
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Very cute card, Mary. What a great idea to use the rhinestones in the middle of the sequins! I've never used sequins on my cards, because they looked unfinished - will have to try them with little rhinestones. Thank you so much for sharing!ReplyDelete
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Love your card and the adorable owl!! You always make the cutest cards and I always love the paper selections!ReplyDelete
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The Tsoknyi Nepal Nuns
The Tsoknyi Nepal Nuns is an international organization under the guidance of Tsoknyi Rinpoche that supports a growing number of Tibetan Buddhist nuns in the Tsoknyi Lineage. Their immediate goal is to fund the building of Tsoknyi Gechak Ling Nunnery on Chobar Hill outside of Kathmandu, Nepal. This is an amazing opportunity for you to support these great practitioners and to preserve this wellspring of goodness in the world.
"Building nunneries is a support for holy beings."
~ Tsoknyi Rinpoche
The Vision of Tsoknyi Rinpoche
A pioneering vision to train nuns to become among the most accomplished Buddhist practitioners and Dharma teachers in the world
The Mission
The International Friends of the Tsoknyi Nepal Nuns was formed to raise funds for a Tibetan Buddhist nunnery in Nepal. Our mission is to make it possible for nuns in Nepal who practice in the Tsoknyi lineage to live in a safe, healthy environment in order to study and practice the highest Buddhist meditation and philosophy. This organization supports Tsoknyi Rinpoche's aspiration that these nuns will become accomplished teachers and that they will inspire people from all over the world.
The Tsoknyi Nepal Nuns' Goals
- Build an integrated educational center and nunnery to include a Nun's Shedra and Residence, Primary School, Three Year Retreat Center, International Retreat Center, Kitchen/Dining Hall and Shrine Hall.
- Continue the lineage of the first Tsoknyi Rinpoche by providing the same monastic training for women that has been reserved for men.
- Extend into Nepal the training and traditions of the nuns who have long practiced the Tsoknyi lineage in Nangchen, Tibet.
- Provide younger nuns with a certified primary school education and the opportunity to progress to attending Shedra and Three Year Retreat.
- Ensure that young women who choose to return to their villages will have knowledge of health, hygiene and cultural issues effecting women.
We are now in the process of establishing a new home for these nuns in Nepal, providing a safe environment, good education and spiritual guidance. It is my vision that these nuns will continue to flourish in the future. As a source of inspiration to women and men all over the world, their inner qualities will radiate loving-kindness everywhere. The nuns pray continuously for all beings, and perform special prayers and pujas when requested.
I am investing a lot of my own time, energy and resources supporting these nuns, because I see great value in their way of life and what they represent in the modern world. They are a cultural and spiritual treasure, and I hope you will join me in preserving their heritage.
With deep love and respect,
~ Tsoknyi Rinpoche
The Tsoknyi Nepal Nuns was Dharma Eye's Featured Organization of the Month in June and October 2014.
It will be our Featured Cause next in October 2015.


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So where the devil are we? This is not some deep and meaningful metaphor or some philosophical blog about finding ourselves, it is merely an update of where the expansion currently stands for the new premises of Pompey in the Community.
Looking back on where we were not so long ago, things are progressing nicely and we are finally starting to see some real meat appearing on what was bare bones. Obviously a picture paints a thousand words and you guys will hopefully see that work is really starting to progress nicely.
It's fantastic to see that work is not only progressing, but it is progressing thanks to the effort, commitment and financial support of those who appreciate what we do and want to see the community department grow and develop in order to benefit an even greater public audience. What initially started out as a dream is coming closer to a reality every waking day!
We are starting to get to the stage that we will smell the sweet aroma of Matt Emulsion (Not a new signing for PFC! Although I can imagine there is a guy out there called Matt Emulsion, so apologies if any offence is caused!) and the soft feel of industrial carpet between our toes! It is something that everyone who is associated with the club and organisation are really looking forward to and it is something that we really cannot wait to share with all of you.
We'll keep you posted on how work is developing through the coming weeks but if the wait for the new site is proving to much to bare, just crack open a tin of Matt Emulsion, close your eyes and let your imagination do the rest!
Your City, Your Club, Your Community!


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A peristaltic pump is used for solving difficult fluid handling problems and is especially useful when handling sterile, shear-sensitive or high-purity fluids. The design inherently exposes the fluid to only one component — the tubing — which can be specifically selected for the liquid being pumped or regulatory requirements. Exposure to only one component ensures compatibility of the fluid path when the correct tubing material is selected. This prevents contamination and early failure of the tubing. The peristaltic pump can pump continuously or dispense in defined amounts. The peristaltic pump system is a positive displacement pump and includes three components: the drive, pump head and tubing.
How do peristaltic pumps work?
Since the tubing is the only system component that comes in contact with the fluid, peristaltic pumps are easy to clean, have excellent priming abilities and are well-suited for many different applications from chemical feed to medical devices and pharmaceutical production. However, when the tubing is replaced for preventive maintenance or a new single-use application, operators are required to open the pump head. This action exposes the rollers.
Until recently, most peristaltic pumps relied on the operator to shut down or turn off the pump motor prior to servicing. This is considered a standard operating procedure when working with electromechanical devices. Cutting the power or shutting down helps prevent inadvertent operation of the device.
Peristaltic pumps need to have the tubing serviced and replaced periodically. In some older pumps, the pump head needs to be removed to replace the tubing. Newer pumps with easy loading capability allow the operator to replace the tubing with the pump head still mounted to the drive. With this advancement, the potential for exposure to a rotating rotor became evident. The industry's increasing regulatory and safety focus drove an opportunity for improving workplace ergonomics and the development of the open-head sensor interlock feature.
Providing an extra layer of protection
Integrated open-head sensor interlocks provide added protection for technicians and operators tasked with tubing changes and routine maintenance in busy production environments. This new feature is particularly beneficial for peristaltic pumps operating in a system where a programmable logic controller (PLC) or supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system can control the pumps from a remote location. Unexpected remote actuation of the pump is prevented by the open-head sensor interlock, similar to lockout/ tagout procedures. Openhead sensor interlocks can also safeguard inexperienced or infrequent users of peristaltic pumps from injury while loading or changing tubing. This sensor technology couples with quick-loading pump heads to shut down the drive when the pump head is opened, eliminating the exposure to moving rollers connected to the drive shaft.
In addition, a stand-alone sensor system is an option for owners who have peristaltic pumps without integrated open-head sensor interlocks. When an operator opens the pump head (intentionally or accidentally), power is removed from the pump drive that is connected to an interlock box. Power to the pump drive will not be restored until the operator closes the pump head.
The stand-alone system is comprised of an interlock control box and a new open-head sensor interlock pump head. The pump head with the open-head sensor interlock easily connects to the interlock control box that houses a control board that contains suitable relays for cutting off line voltage when the pump head is opened. If the pump head is opened during operation, the interlock control box instantly shuts down the drive. Power to the pump drive will not be restored until the operator closes the opened pump head. An indicator light on the box provides a visual status of the condition of the sensed head.
The interlock control box on the stand-alone system accepts input signals from up to two stacked pump heads and will respond to either head being opened. The box is supplied with a sensor-shorting plug to allow single-channel operation. When dual channel is desired, this plug is removed and the second head is connected. This stand-alone system is also NEMA 4X/IP66-rated for washdown, making it ideal for food processing and other industries that have critical cleaning protocols.
The open-head sensor interlock and stand-alone system can play an important part in protecting technicians and operators who work with peristaltic pumps. The technology will enhance workplace safety as more companies continue to add the feature to their peristaltic pump fleets.
Gregg E. Johnson is the global senior product manager for the Cole-Parmer Masterflex and Ismatec product lines. He has worked in the pump industry for more than 30 years, and specifically with peristaltic pumps for more than 19 years.


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Lindsay Lohan will Host 'Saturday Night Live' this Week [VIDEO]
Check out the promo for this weeks 'Saturday Night Live' with host Lindsay Lohan. I really hope she doesn't totally bomb, but do you honestly believe this is going to go well? One thing is for sure - a train wreck makes for great TV, I will definitely be tuning in.


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Be a professional learning advocate
What does effective professional learning look like, and what are the results?
How can policymakers ensure that every child experiences great teaching every
day? These resources highlight effective professional learning in action and will
help you impact teaching and learning at the local, state, regional and national levels.
Why Professional Development Matters - This booklet assists policy makers by explaining in fundamental terms what professional development is and why it is an important school improvement strategy. This series of Q-and-As is useful for helping audiences outside of education to understand this critical topic.
Status of Professional Learning - This three-part research study measures the effectiveness of professional learning in the United States and abroad, examines trends in the field and challenges facing professional learning leaders, and uses case studies to highlight state policies and strategies.
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The House Education Finance committee will hear testimony on H.F. 1858 tomorrow. This bill would only allow local school districts to hold operating levy referendums in even-numbered years. Currently, districts have the ability to choose whether to hold such referendums in odd- or even-numbered years.
Representative Garofalo will work to keep schools under the control of local parents and teachers. – Rep. Pat Garofalo campaign website
This bill would stomp all over the local control that Republicans — and specifically, a number of the bill's authors — claim they want for their local districts. And it's poor policy on the merits, as well. The state typically makes its major budget decisions in the odd-numbered years. (That's why we had our big state budget blowout last year, in 2011.) This law would force districts to wait 18 months after those decisions are made before they can seek additional funding from voters. This is nothing more than an attempt to force reduced budgets on to public schools. It's time for legislators to do their jobs when it comes to providing consistent funding for K-12 education instead of tying the hands of local officials who get to clean up the mess made in St. Paul. Remember, it's these same legislators who have balanced the budget in the last two cycles by sucking $2 billion out of our children's education.
The more local control over your tax dollars, the more wisely the money will be spent. – Rep. Andrea Kieffer
Garofalo, the chair of the Education Finance committee, has accused school boards of using the odd-year referendums to "fleece" taxpayers. Garofalo should have more faith in voters. If there's one thing voters have proven in recent years — at all levels of government — it's that they're willing to vote out incumbents who they think aren't doing the job. The fact that Garofalo finds himself in the majority in the State House is testament to that fact. Here in Eastern Carver County, voters replaced four of the seven seats on the District 112 School Board in 2010 and voted down the technology referendum request in 2011.
Sadly, this bill is not the only bill that has headed down this road during the legislative session. For instance, last year they pushed H.F. 381, which would have mandated a pay freeze across all districts in the state.
It's time for the Legislature to start walking their talk. "Local control" shouldn't be a catch phrase — it should actually mean something. Let school boards do their jobs and the voters will hold them accountable. We don't need this unnecessary meddling from the state.


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Did you know that food is the most popular promotional item? According to a study by the PPAI, 58% of people prefer items that be consumed – including personalised confectionery.
Promotional confectionery is popular with all ages – from children to seniors. Printed sweets are easy to transport to events, conference, conventions, and other exhibits. Branded confectionery is also easy to offer as a giveaway in your office or business location. And you can opt for fancier corporate branded sweets as a quality corporate gift.
Do you have a mint dish at your entrance? What about offering lollipops at your front desk? If you're not offering branded sweets, you're missing out on a simple, cost-effective opportunity to market to your customers – one that will have them wanting to come back for more!


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During the Earth Alliance Civil War, Captain Anderson and the crew of the Charon passed up an opportunity to join Captain Sheridan's Earth Alliance Resistance renegade fleet and oppose EA President Morgan Clark.
In 2266, the Charon was sent to the Vega Colony on a routine security patrol, when Captain Anderson diverted course to Babylon 5. The Charon took President Sheridan and Dureena Nafeel to the building site of the Victory class destroyer where the Charon's crew transferred over to the Excalibur and the Victory.[3] Pierre Bouet was among those to board the Victory.[4]
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Last year I carried a good brand-name backpack in Nepal, and I was happy with it.
But I noticed that more than half of our trekking team carried Osprey packs, so I asked a lot of questions, and trial-carried several of them. I could see the superiority of materials, suspension, and features. I heard of amazing comfort, but would test that later.
For Nepal 2012, I would carry an Osprey Stratos-36. I chose a top-loader (expandable for bulky loads) with a practical load range of 20-35 pounds (9-18 kgs). During my pre-Nepal conditioning, I broke it in hard, and tested it's comfort with 60 pound (27 kg) loads. Such excessive weight was not recommended for the pack nor for me, but both handled it well :). This pack fit with uniform body contact and no hot spots. If it could be this comfortable at 60 pounds, I was really confident it would be comfortable with the 10-20 pounds I would actually carry in Nepal. The Stratos pack was accepted as Carry-On luggage on the flights from Canada - Korea - Nepal.
I carried the Osprey through some spectacular and serene countryside. Even on long climbs in hot weather, the breathable mesh fabric provided good airflow and ventilation, so no sweaty back!
Hydration was so important, particularly with an ostomy.
I drank 6-7 litres a day during the hot weather.
On the small sample size of our team of 10 trekkers, Osprey HydraForms had over 50% market share!
We climbed through the foggy clouds.
Hogus, normally a rider, sat with my backpack and contemplated life in the mountains.
We covered some nasty terrain at Chola Pass and while climbing Island Peak.
Three of us, each with Osprey packs of different vintages, look ahead at Kala Patthur and Pumori.
Next day we crossed the Ngozumpa Glacier.
Same 3 aging climbers, totaling 190 years, summited Island Peak at 20,306 ft (6189 m).
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This past weekend we welcomed 54 multicultural students and their families to campus for our annual multicultural open house. Students enjoyed a night on campus with a Colgate host, class visits, and events in the ALANA Cultural Center and the Harlem Renaissance Center. Click here for more information about diversity at Colgate.
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What do you do when you have got nearly every conceivable variable covered in your extensive EDC flashlight line? Why, you start offering limited editions, of course!
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A journey of a thousand miles begins (and continues) with a single step. This definitely seems to be Olight's mantra when it comes to their now signature Baton series. Working continuously to improve already quality lights, in a manner reminiscent of eating an elephant, one bite at a time.
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Samuel L. Jackson
A consummate professional, Samuel L. Jackson put in years of work with small roles in small movies before a young director by the name of Quentin Tarantino turned him into a Jherri-curled superstar.
It took almost twenty years for American audiences to finally put a name to Samuel L. Jackson�s face. Born in Washington D.C. on December 21, 1948, the actor was raised in Chatanooga Tennessee. Growing up, Jackson was plagued by a stutter. He first got into acting after his speech therapist suggested that auditioning for the college play might help him get over the impediment. It worked, and Jackson soon switched his major at Morehouse University to Drama. While attending the University, Jackson became active in Civil Rights causes, and was expelled from Morehouse for participating in a student demonstration. However, the school took him back, and he graduated in 1972. Soon after, he moved to New York to become a star.
He received some early acclaim working with the Negro Ensemble Company of New York, and appeared in diverse theater productions. While it offered paychecks, the money was still rather tight for the struggling actor. Other, slightly bigger, paychecks came when Jackson landed a job filling in for Bill Cosby on his hit 80s sitcom The Cosby Show. Jackson�s job was to keep the audience entertained between breaks.
Jackson had also worked in movies, and had made his debut in the 1976 television movie, The Displaced Person. From there it took five years for Jackson to log his second credit, �Gang Member No. 2" in 1981's Ragtime. Jackson�s work over the next years continued to be mostly in minute roles, �Hold-Up Man� in Coming to America, and �Black Guy� in Sea of Love.
The only man who would give him any real work was director Spike Lee, who cast Jackson in such films as Do the Right Thing and Jungle Fever. The two hit it off after Lee saw Jackson perform in a presentation of A Soldier�s Story. Jackson had long been a fan of the stage and had garnered a good deal of success off Broadway. When he later had the opportunity to be the lead in a version of August Wilson�s Two Trains Running on Broadway, he lost his job. The producers were apparently scared off by Jackson�s growing addictions to booze and crack cocaine.
Losing the role was a wake-up call - and Jackson soon began to get his life in order. Ironically, his first role as a clean and sober actor was in Jungle Fever, playing the crack addicted brother of Wesley Snipes� character. There was already a notable difference in Jackson�s capabilities. He won a special prize at the Cannes Film Festival for Best Supporting Actor, a category they had never recognized before.
Better roles followed, and gradually audiences began to recognize Samuel L. Jackson�s face. However, it was 1994�s Pulp Fiction which really blew audiences away. The actor nabbed a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his turbulent role as a Bible-quoting hitman who thinks he�s witnessed a miracle and wants out of the business. Thanks to Quentin Tarantino, Samuel L. Jackson was now a star.
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Are you looking for more ways to learn from others on your continuous improvement journey? The Members Shared Calendar is a member-only benefit that allows you - members and member organizations - to enhance your Lean journey and give back to the Lean community through in-house activities that are already scheduled to occur. The more we share with each other, the more we all benefit.
As a member, you can attend in-house Lean trainings or events at other member organizations at no cost. You can gain knowledge and experience as well as provide feedback to your host. Check regularly to see what opportunities are available . You can sign up to participate by contacting the host organization directly.
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REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 25, 2007 – Nintendo DS™ continues to achieve milestone after milestone. As the fastest-selling video game system in the world, Nintendo DS now is in the hands of more than 10 million consumers in the Americas. Since launching in November 2004, nearly nine Nintendo DS or DS Lite portable game systems have sold – EVERY 60 SECONDS.
"More than 5 million people joined the ranks as Nintendo DS owners in America last year alone," says Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. "And right now, they're all saying the same thing—'give me more!' Fortunately, no matter your taste or experience in gaming, that's exactly what we're supplying in the months to come."
Following a year in which Nintendo DS taught the world to play in new ways, the planet's most popular video game device will school the cash-fisted buyers in the early months of 2007. Before March ends, Nintendo will send Diddy Kong® racing, obscure Wario™ in a series of disguises, challenge you to pimp your robo and lure the most daring into the dimmest room at Hotel Dusk™. In all, 20 new DS games will launch in the United States in the first three months of 2007. The full list by launch month:
Hotel Dusk: Room 215 – Nintendo
Arthur & the Invisibles – Atari
Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Justice for All – Capcom
Fossil League DTC – D3Publisher
Diddy Kong Racing DS – Nintendo
Lunar Knights – Konami
F24 Stealth Fighter – Majesco
Disney's Kim Possible: Global Gemini – Buena Vista
Meteos: Disney Magic – Buena Vista
Winning Eleven Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 – Konami
Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja – Atlus
Wario: Master of Disguise – Nintendo
Custom Robo Arena – Nintendo
Disney's Herbie: Rescue Rally – Buena Vista
Disney's Meet the Robinsons – Buena Vista
Spectrobes – Buena Vista
Steel Horizon – Konami
Cake Mania – Majesco
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords – D3Publisher
TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) – Ubisoft
The worldwide innovator in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™, Nintendo DS™, Game Boy® Advance and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. Since 1983, Nintendo has sold nearly 2.2 billion video games and more than 387 million hardware units globally, and has created industry icons like Mario™, Donkey Kong®, Metroid®, Zelda™ and Pokémon®. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, visit the company's Web site at www.nintendo.com.


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This is an unusual tale of a couple abstaining from sex because they've got too many children. There's a lot fantasising from the sex starved husband played by Hywell Bennett, quite a bit of preaching from the padre that knows nothing about sex at all and a promiscuous au pair girl that gets it on with a completely unreligious delivery driver. It could easily have been a 70s sitcom this one.
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Dallas — The French-based Cie Hervé Koubi recruited dancers from Facebook, whose "training" came entirely from YouTube. Not too promising?
But what transpired on March 25 at the Dallas City Performance Hall was an unforgettable performance of Ce que le jour doit à la nuit (What the day owes to the night). Having discovered his own roots in Algeria, the French choreographer and artistic director Hervé Koubi brought together 12 male dancers—11 from Algeria, one from Burkina Faso—who had no formal training. They lived in countries where there are no dance studios or outlets for professional dancers.
What we saw in this concert presented by TITAS was a mix of break dancing, gymnastics, Whirling Dervish, b-boying, modern dance and who knows what else. Ce que le jour had a trancelike hold on the audience: glacially slow at times, whirlwind fast at other times, and always mesmerizing. While they could be as graceful as ballet dancers, their walks—heavy, heads forward—bore no resemblance to ballet.
But once in motion, they were devilishly fast, spinning on their heads, legs shooting out in all directions, or diving headlong and rebounding. They erupted into airborne trajectory, flying into one another's arms and then flipping up to stand on someone's shoulders. Perched on high, a man would be be carried the length of the stage, suggesting something like a triumphant Roman soldier riding a chariot.
The soldier image fit: these were robust, well-muscled, and disciplined men, able to go solo but alert to what everyone else was doing. When they cartwheeled in different directions and at different speeds, it seemed that the space they took over was one giant white inferno, sparks flying everywhere. There were infinite variations of spins, dives, flips and pivots, often starting out solo and then picked up by another and another and another, until the entire stage was exploding.
The mood was often contemplative, partly because the men never looked toward the audience and often stood with backs to us, and partly because of the long pauses. Bare-chested, they wore white pants, slit skirts and aprons, the better for skirts and aprons to flair out as they spun. The lighting captured the mood, dim at first and at the end, with shafts of light capturing figures or pinpoints of light on the ground.
Just as the change in light affected the mood, so did the mix of traditional Sufi music, opera and Bach, each flowing seamlessly.
If there was one disappointment, it was the audience. Considering the almost religious gravity of the work, it was dismaying that some of the audience felt obliged to clap in the middle of a sequence, and worse—much worse—burst into applause before the work ended. It ended quietly: men barely moving, the light growing more and more dim and the music ceasing. If the audience really wanted to show their appreciation, they would have embraced the silence.
» Margaret Putnam has been writing about dance since 1980, with works published by D Magazine, The Dallas Observer, The Dallas Times Herald, The Dallas Morning News, The New York Times, Playbill, Stagebill, Pointe Magazine and Dance Magazine.


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What are some of your favorite fragrances that develop in an unpredictable manner on your skin?
In perfume, as in other spheres of life, some of the most interesting effects happen when there is a bit of dissonance. Or when the accords are slightly off balance. A blast of wintergreen in the top notes of Serge Lutens Tubéreuse Criminelle is a shock, but it makes the tuberose feel even sweeter and more languid. I love the strange development of Frédéric Malle Une Fleur de Cassie that goes from wet paper, to honeyed powder to warm musk. The earthy darkness of patchouli offsets the rose and amber sweetness in Chanel Coromandel. The lack of perfect balance is the very reason for their appeal to me.
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text: Married life not only impacts you, it touches your children. By allowing issues to grow and by not solving them in your relationship, they could really hurt and in some cases damage a child's view on relationships as an adult. Things like not showing affection, calling each other names, avoiding discussions, or giving your spouse the silent treatment all can negatively impact children. By not addressing these issues, children could grow up doing the same things in their relationships and in life like being distant, not communicating, or becoming abusive. If you are in a toxic marriage where there is verbal, emotional, or physical abuse it is better that the children are kept out from that environment. Children can feel tension between parents and absorb emotional detachment. For those who are not in those conditions, it is important to remember that kids mimic what their parents do, so take inventory on what needs to be done to have a healthier marriage for you and the family.


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Light, D. and Young, C., 2014. Habit, Memory, and the Persistence of Socialist-Era Street Names in Postsocialist Bucharest, Romania. Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 104 (3), 668 - 685.
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The critical study of toponymy has paid considerable attention to the renaming of urban places following revolutionary political change. Such renaming is intended to institutionalize a new political agenda through shaping the meanings in everyday practices and landscapes. Renaming, however, might not always be successful, and this article examines this issue with reference to a market in Bucharest, Romania. Originally named Piaţa Moghioroş during the socialist era to commemorate a leading Communist Party activist, the market was renamed in the postsocialist period. Yet, more than two decades on, the original name remains in widespread everyday use. Using a mixed-method approach, we seek to advance the critical toponymies literature by exploring the persistence of the socialist-era name within everyday practice. Although many authors have highlighted the issue of popular resistance to an unpopular renaming, we find little evidence of conscious resistance, and instead we explore the importance of habit within everyday practices as an explanation, drawing on an understanding of habit derived from sociocognitive psychology. This perspective proposes that habits are stable and hard to break if the broader context in which they are situated is stable. We suggest that this explanation, rather than popular contestation, has more to offer in understanding the persistence of the toponym Piaţa Moghioroş. We thus highlight the importance of considering how the "users" of place names react to the changes of such names and create their own meanings in relation to them in ways unintended by elites.
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All About Termites
Subterranean Termite Treatment Special Offer!
Buy Now and Save on Subterranean Termite Treatment from Lenny's Pest Control (34% Off)
Fort Myers / Cape Coral
The Deal
$659 – Install up to 15 termite bait stations. Then monitor quarterly for twelve months. Regular price is $999, you save $340! Renew after first year at only $300 yearly. Click here to buy now.
A Chat with Lenny's Pest Control
What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition? We are a family owned business. We have serviced Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties since 2001; we have over sixty years of pest and termite experience.
What was the inspiration to start or run this business? We were former managers for a large national company. We felt we could better serve our customers with a know-your-customer-better service.
What do you love most about your job? We love helping people.
What is the best reaction you've ever gotten from a customer? I can see why your personalized service is truly the best available.
In a Nutshell
From the merchant: Install up to 15 termite bait stations. Then monitor quarterly for twelve months. Renew after first year at $300 yearly.
The Fine Print
Promotional value expires 120 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires. Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Valid only within 20 miles of zip code 33903. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Buy now – click here. For the best Termite Prevention in Cape Coral and all of Southwest Florida see Lenny's Pest Control.
Lenny's Pest Control has a team of experts that specialize in Southwest Florida Pest Control and Termite Prevention inside and outside of your home or business. With over 50 years experience we are Southwest Florida's #1 choice for tackling any kind of bug, pest, rodent or insect in your living or working space. Don't try to fix it yourself, let the experts handle all of your pest control problems! We proudly service the Lee, Charlotte and Collier Counties. Call us at 239-945-6543 or contact us to get a quote today!
We would love to come out to your home or business and inspect your property, give you an estimate and get your protected from pest, termites or lawn problems. Please give us a call at 239-945-6543 for all your pest control needs in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral or any Southwest Florida area.
Lenny's Pest Control
4008 Wholesale Court
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
Tel: 239-945-6543
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Termite Awareness
Termites 101
Every year termites cause more than $30 billion worth of damage in the United States, leaving homeowners with repair costs that average around $3,000. How can you help minimize termite damage? Start by learning more about the creatures themselves
Preventive Tips
Termites live in colonies that can total from several hundred to several million individuals, and devour cellulose-based items such as wood, plant debris, insulation and paper. An average-sized termite community can gobble up to 5 grams of wood per day. That's a lot of damage for an insect only 6-9 mm long.
Here are some specific ways to help avoid termite damage in your home:
- Use termite-resistant concrete, steel or masonry in your home's foundation.
- When beginning new construction, especially in termite-heavy parts of the country, use embedded physical barriers such as poisoned plastics or other physical barriers to ensure that there are no easy ways for the insects to gain entry.
- Treat at-risk timber with the appropriate chemicals.
- If possible, use timber that's naturally resistant to termites; species include turpentine tree, tea tree or white cypress.
- Periodically monitor your home's roof vents, siding, foundations and windows. Fine cracks as small as the width of a dime can be all the invitation termites need to make your house their home.
- Look for inadequate ground clearance between the earth surrounding your home and the siding. Too small a distance could result in a termite infestation, and any wood-to-ground contact provides an easy meal for termites.
Look for the Signs
Performing periodic checks to find any of the following warning signs of termite infestation can help diagnose an infestation in its early stages:
- Termite nests appear as a mud-like deposits that form in irregular lines outside of your home, particularly in the vicinity of wood.
- Wood affected by termites can look whole at a glance, but in reality it may only be a veneer-hiding exterior that crumbles easily or sounds hollow when tapped.
- Infested wood under painted surfaces may result in peeling and cracking paint or actual holes in the wood itself.
- Termites gather at light sources in nighttime hours. This may be an indication that termites are looking to colonize nearby, especially in their most active times between March and November.
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Lenny's Pest Control is all about educating you and helping you protect your home or office space from unwanted, bugs and pests. We always take time to answer all your questions and educate you about what needs to be done for your home, office or lawn. We are experienced in tackling ants, roaches, mice, the Whitefly, GRUBS, termites and any other insects in your yard or living space. We have a team of experts that specialize in Southwest Florida Pest Control inside and outside of your home or place of business and we do the job right the first time. Don't try to fix it yourself, let the experts handle all of your pest control problems! We proudly service Residential or Commercial clients in the Lee, Charlotte and Collier Counties. Call us at 239-945-6543 to get a quote today!
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When is Termite Season Anyway?
When Does Termite Season Start?
Termite season does not have a set beginning and end, as termites are active year round. The season when termites are most visible – through swarms, discarded wings and droppings – coincides roughly with the Major League Baseball season (March to November).
In warmer climates, termites remain consistently active year round. In cooler climates, termites typically are less active during the winter months (November – February). While termites in these areas may slow down during the holidays, their continued activity means that they can cause damage at any time.
The period of time termites are visible depends on where you live. Subterranean termites do not forage for food when the soil is too hot or cold. Depending on which U.S. state you call home, you may experience moderate temperatures for a few months a year – or almost all of the year.
The weather is not the only factor impacting activity. Termite activity also depends on the degree of shelter a colony receives in its nest. Drywood termites located inside a warm home are not as exposed to temperature variations, so seasonal weather changes will not impact them as much. Similarly, subterranean termites may create nests up to 18 inches below ground and away from the cool air, or forage in more protected areas of their nest during the winter. So they are often tucked away from cooler weather and are protected. Any temperature that is somewhat regulated, can provide a perfect place for termites.
When Does Termite Season End?
While termites typically are not visible year round, they can damage your house any month of the year. Regardless of the season or the outside temperature, if you see signs of termite infestation, contact your pest control professional. A trained Termite specialist knows what to look for even in the "off season" of Termites. It is always better to have your home checked periodically, than have to repair costly Termite damage. As you can see from the map below, termite risk is very high in the Florida panhandle.
Tips to Prevent Subterranean Termites
- Prevent mulch from piling up against the home's exterior. Mulch beds are generally areas of high moisture, and some mulch can serve as a primary food source. When using mulch, keep a barrier of at least several inches around the home.
- Remove scrap lumber, boxes, old books and newspapers from crawl spaces. They are edible and may entice termites.
- Maintain ventilation in crawl spaces. If not, they become ideal nesting sites for termites and other pests.
- Have your home inspected by a professional at least once a year. Prompt treatment and regular inspections may save thousands of dollars in damage repair.
Subterranean termites: The most destructive type, these bugs live in underground colonies and nests can contain more than 1 million termites. To travel above ground, they build dirt-like tunnels to shield them from predators and the weather. Inside a home, they will devour wood, furniture, drywall and even books.
Formosan termites: A non-native species, they arrived on warships returning from World War II. Infestations include Florida and 10 other states so far. They also live underground, but their colonies are much larger, often with millions. Because of their extreme size, Formosan colonies can cause more damage in a shorter period of time.
Drywood termites: Unlike their cousins, they don't nest in the soil or build "shelter tubes." They establish small colonies in dry, sound wood. As drywood termites eat, they produce small fecal pellets that look like sawdust around the home.
Whether you currently have termites or you want to protect your home against them, follow the tips above and those included in this blog post – click here to view and you'll improve your chances of being termite free this spring. Lenny's Pest Control is your trusted Termite Control and Prevention expert in Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Fort Myers and the Southwest Florida area – call us and we'll take care of your termite problems right away!
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Sometimes it is hard discerning where God wants you in life.
This has been one of my biggest struggles for such a long time. I graduated High School in 2005 and went off to Boise State University for college. While I was there I really began to have this fire start up within my soul. I began to understand the life of a Christian. I was going to so many Bible studies and I had a hunger, I just didn't have the knowledge. So after just one year I went to a small Bible School here in the valley called Boise Bible College. I spent a year there. I learned so much about God's precious Word, I had many things hindering my walk. One thing that I did not let go of was my depression. Continue reading


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48603 Stinger Bundle, Power System with Single Exit Exhaust, Chrome Tip for use with 2014-16 Ram 1500 3.0L EcoDiesel
Stinger Bundle
Stinger Bundle, Power System with Single Exit Exhaust, Chrome Tip for use with 2014-16 Ram 1500 3.0L EcoDiesel
- Optimizes airflow, air density, continuous power & MPG
- Honors the host vehicle & improves longevity
- Gain up to +40 hp and +57 lb-ft (rear wheel)
- 0-80 mph 12.7% quicker!
- Increases MPG
- Banks Bullet doubles as a digital gauge
- STOCK, TOW, SPORT change-on-the-fly power levels
- SINGLE exhaust CHROME tip
Fits 2014-16 Ram 1500, 3.0L EcoDiesel
Stinger is a complete power system with engineered intake, exhaust and fuel tuning upgrades for working and towing applications. Stinger delivers huge tow all day performance with lower EGTs to keep it all cool. Adds up to +40 hp and +57 lb-ft (rear wheel) plus more MPG.
The Stinger system is a combination of our Monster exhaust, our Banks Ram-Air Filter with Silencer Delete Tube, and our Bullet tuner. The exhaust features a beefy intermediate pipe and tailpipes (3.5-inch on the single exhaust sytem, 3-inch on the duals), formed of stainless heavy-wall tubing with mandrel bends to maximize airflow, minimize backpressure and lower exhaust gas temperatures. The system safely clears the spare tire, shocks and brake lines. Monster duals include exclusive round, angle-cut, polished-stainless rolled-edge tailpipe tips (with your choice of high temp black or chrome-over stainless). Tips have an adjustable clamp for positioning on tailpipe. Tip dimensions: 3-inch tube - 3.75-inch x 11-inch. This system is also available with a single 3.5-inch tube - 4.38-inch X 12-inch exhaust tip.
Boost Your Power and Read Your Boost!
Our Banks Bullet is a value-priced tunerãbut we only skimped on the costãnot on the performance! Loaded with features, the Banks Bullet offers multiple power levels that you can adjust on-the-fly to match your driving conditions. It's also a handy boost gauge, and it can display other critical engine functions. It comes with a single-gauge mounting panel, but you can also get a pillar-mount console, sold separately.
What more could you ask for? You get continuous, safe towing power, optimum engine efficiency and durability, adjust-on-the-fly power, lower exhaust gas temperatures and virtually no backpressure. And with the built-in fuel economy features, more driving between fill-ups, too!
Banks Bullet contents: Does it come with everything you need for a quick and painless installation? It's from Banks Power so yep, it sure does.
Custom Content
2014-15 Ram 1500 3.0L EcoDiesel Bullet/Stinger Competitive Test Report
Testing was conducted per TR001149 on the GBE 2015 Ram 1500 3.0L EcoDiesel to determine the performance of the Banks Bullet Tuner (P/N 66526), Banks Stinger System (P/N 48604) including Air Intake (P/N 42260) and Dual Exhaust (P/N 48602). The vehicle was tested on the chassis dyno to measure power and torque output at the rear wheels and 0-80 MPH acceleration times in each configuration.
Power testing was run from 3000-3900 RPM because at WOT the vehicle upshifts near 3900 RPM and downshifts between 3000-3200 RPM. The 3000-3900 RPM range is a good representation of the range that the engine will operate in the vehicle while operating at wide open throttle. The testing was run in 6th gear and traction control was disabled since the front wheels were not turning. Each run was started at the same EGT and ECT to maintain consistency between tests.
The results show that the Banks Bullet tested with a best power gain of 37 hp @ 3400 RPM. The Bullet dominated this field of competitors. When the Banks air intake and dual exhaust were added to the Bullet the power output at the shift point increased by 9 Hp causing the engine to continue pulling hard all the way to the shift point.
Power Gain Summary
Peak Horsepower
Stock 215 hp @ 3500 RPM
Banks Bullet 251 hp @ 3500 RPM
Banks Stinger 253 hp @ 3600 RPM
Best horsepower gain
Banks Bullet +37 hp @ 3400 RPM
Banks Stinger +40 hp @ 3900 RPM
Torque Gain Summary
Peak Torque
Stock 359 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
Banks Bullet 411 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
Banks Stinger 411 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
Best Torque Gain
Banks Bullet 57 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM
Banks Stinger 57 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM
irflow Equipment Gain at 3900 RPM
Stock with Banks Ram-Air only - 6 hp gain
Banks Bullet with Banks Ram-Air - 9 hp gain
0-80 MPH Acceleration Summary
Acceleration testing from 0-80 MPH was also conducted on the dyno. The results in Table 6 show that the Banks Bullet had the best 0-60 time of tuners tested. The addition of the air intake and dual exhaust made a significant improvement to the perform. It reduced the 0-60 MPH time by 1.1 seconds, 0.4 seconds greater than the Bullet alone (0.7 second improvement). That improvement increased significantly in the 0-80 MPH time, a reduction of 2.1 seconds.
Stock 0-80 mph - 16.6 seconds
Banks Bullet 0-80 mph - 15.2 seconds (8.4% faster)
Banks Stinger 0-80 mph - 14.5 seconds (12.7% faster)
Exhaust Flow Data
Stock flow 367.2 cfm
Banks Single Exhaust flow 723.7 cfm
Banks 97.1% Gain over stock
Test pressure 15
Fuel Economy
Accurately and Scientifically Measured on Banks Chassis Dyno Performing an FTP-75 Emissions Test
This test provides the results of flow testing on the Banks single exhaust. The flow potential of the Banks exhaust is almost double that of the stock exhaust.
Stock: 21.16
Banks Stinger Sport: 23.82
Gain: 2.66
% Gain: 12.57%
The Banks Bullet and Stinger system provide significant improvement over the stock vehicle and the competitive products tested. The Bullet alone adds 37 Hp to the stock engine. The Banks Stinger airflow improvements increase power output from the power peak all the way to the shift point increasing power output by 9 Hp at the shift point. These gains make a noticible impact on the performance of the vehicle as shown in the acceleration times measured in this test. The Bullet improved the 0-80 MPH acceleration time by 1.4 seconds and the Stinger improved the time by 2.1 seconds. The Banks products clearly beat the competition and provide welcomed improvement to the performance of the Ram 1500 3.0L EcoDiesel truck.
Shipping Information
- Item Requires Shipping
- 50.0 lbs.
- W14.5000" x H11.0000" x L39.5000"


text: A very special evening was held last week in honor of dozens of volunteers who have hosted women rescued from Arab villages in their homes and continue to help integrate them into full Jewish lives.The event, for members of Yad L'Achim's "Kesher Eitan" (Firm Connection) program, was held at Yad L'Achim's hostel for survivors in Jerusalem. The head of the Kesher Eitan program, Mrs. M. Itzkovitch, opened the evening by thanking the women for giving of their time and energy to help Yad L'Achim activists in their life-saving work.A workshop led by a senior social worker focused on the importance of forging a one-on-one connection with women who for years were trapped in marriages to Arab men and cut off from the Jewish people. She shared a parable demonstrating how an empathetic voice can empower these women to change their lives and choose the right path. At a round-table discussion, each volunteer introduced herself, explaining how she came to work for Yad L'Achim and sharing her most moving moment with the survivor under her care. Each woman also spoke about what her volunteer work has meant to her own life.The women listened intently to one another, identifying with the powerful feeling that their volunteer work was a mission, not just a good deed. At the same time, they conceded, the work had its difficult moments, including the the exposure to the painful stories of the survivors.The emotional highlight of the evening was the airing of a film on a recent Shabbaton held to strengthen the survivors spiritually. Quiet descended on the room, as the volunteers saw on the screen large numbers of women and children and suddenly understood that "their" family was just one of many that Yad L'Achim was helping. They were stunned at the energy, time and resources dedicated by Yad L'Achim to each and every family.The most emotional scene was that of the women lighting Shabbos candles erev Shabbos. Tears streamed down the cheeks of the volunteers, as they spotted their families taking upon themselves Shabbos. "That woman and her daughter slept in my home for two weeks immediately after being rescued," cried out one volunteer. "It is moving to see them getting so strong in their faith and religious practice in such a short time!"After the film was aired, the volunteers were addressed by Rebbetzin Miriam Lifschitz, the widow of Hagaon Harav Shalom Dovber Lifschitz, zt"l, the legendary founder and long-time chairman of Yad L'Achim. "I want to thank you will all my heart," she began. "In your merit, we are witness to a significant change among the survivors. Through your amazing work, you bring light, values, warmth, hope into the dark pit in which they lived. This pit was so dark that they forgot there was light outside. "And here they see that they are being treated with love; that people worry about them, call them, host them in their homes. This creates a change and removes the great darkness," she concluded in a voice choked with emotion.At the conclusion of the evening, each volunteer received a special gift, a token of Yad L'Achim's gratitude. The volunteers asked for more such meetings, which they said gives them the strength to continue with their holy volunteer efforts.