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Gov. Rick Scott and Charlie Crist are essentially tied 37-39 percent in Florida's hotly contested governor's race, partly because a little-known Libertarian candidate is sapping support from the Democratic challenger, a new poll indicates.
Libertarian Adrian Wyllie pulls 9 percent support, according to Quinnipiac University's survey, which shows Crist's 2 percentage-point lead would grow to 5 points without Wyllie on the ballot.
The close race between the frontrunners is a marked improvement for the unpopular Scott since Quinnipiac's last April survey. The results also underscore the power of the Republican's mammoth $18 million ad campaign, which has damaged Crist and boosted Scott.
Little-polled until now, Wyllie's name appears to be an emerging and significant factor in the race.
"Wyllie is not, at this point, a serious contender to win the governorship. But he may have a great deal to say about who does win," Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Poll, said in a written statement.
With Wyllie on the ticket, Crist loses more support among self-identified independents (9 percentage points) than Scott (4 points). Independents comprise about a quarter of Florida's vote.
From supporting medical marijuana to opposing most abortion restrictions, Wyllie's stand on social issues is closer to Crist's than Scott's. Wyllie has been more vocal than Crist about supporting a popular prescription-marijuana measure on the ballot — even though the push for the measure is largely funded by Crist's employer, Orlando trial lawyer John Morgan.
"Virtually no one knows much about Wyllie," Brown said, referring to the 92 percent of voters who had no opinion of the Libertarian. "But there are a lot of Floridians who aren't keen on either of the major party candidates."
Voter rolls tell a similar story. More people than ever are signing up to become voters who have no-party or third-party affiliation.
One of the worst numbers for Scott in the poll: 51 percent of voters say he doesn't deserve a second term; 40 percent say he does.
By the same 51-40 percent spread, voters said Scott is not honest and trustworthy. The difference, or "index," is -11.
Crist's honesty index is -9.
In the context of Scott's historically poor poll numbers, the latest survey has some good news for the embattled incumbent. He's marginally improving his poor standing across the board — and he is dragging Crist down by a slightly greater degree at the same time.
It didn't come cheap.
Scott and the Republican Party of Florida have spent about $18 million on TV ads since Crist entered the race in November. Of that, more than $12 million was spent unanswered until early June, when Crist and the Florida Democratic Party pushed back with what now amounts to about $4 million in ad spending.
The Republican Party of Florida on Tuesday released a Spanish-language ad promoting Scott's education spending; Crist followed up with his own education-themed English-language ad Wednesday that attacked Scott's school spending.
During the time Scott owned the airwaves alone, he had a free hand to negatively define Crist and positively define himself without any paid-media response. The strategy resembled the early, negative campaign that President Obama waged against Republican Mitt Romney in 2012.
Crist still edges Scott overall in measures of likability, compassion and caring in the poll of 1,251 self-identified registered voters, which has a 2.8 percentage-point error margin.
But the underlying trends in Quinnipiac's polling since April favor Scott:
• Strong leadership. By 54-38 percent, voters say Scott is a strong leader compared to Crist's 49-43 percent. That's close to the opposite of the April findings. Scott's index has moved 11 percentage points in the governor's favor, Crist's index has moved 12 points to his detriment.
• Truthfulness. Crist took a notable hit in appearing honest and trustworthy. His -9 index (39-48 percent) is down from a +2 index in April. That's a net 11-point shift. Scott's index is about the same.
• Favorability. Only 40 percent have a favorable impression of Scott and 45 percent an unfavorable impression. But his -5 favorability index is an all-time high and a 2-point improvement since April. Crist's 40-42 percentage favorability spread is an all-time low; a -2 index that represents a 9-point shift to his detriment.
• Job approval. Scott's anemic 43-48 percent job-approval numbers is his best ever. The -5 index represents a 3-point shift in his favor since April.
• Compassion and caring. Does Crist care about voters? More say no than yes now. His index is -3, a 9-point shift against him. Scott's index is worse: -11. But that's an improvement from -17. Crist is seen as more compassionate than Scott by 12 percentage points, but the spread is 3 points smaller than it was in April.
• Head-to-head lead. Leaving out Wyllie, Crist's 5-point lead of 45-40 percent has been cut exactly in half from his 10-point, 48-38 percentage lead he had in April.
The poll has far worse news for little-known Democrat Nan Rich, who faces Crist in the Aug. 26 primary. She's losing to Scott head to head by a 42-36 percent margin.
One of Rich's lines of attack against Crist — his switching from Republican to independent to Democrat —yields mixed results in the poll; 47 percent view the party-switching positively and 45 percent see it negatively.
Scott's effort to tie an unpopular President Obama to Crist, who helped the Democrat win his 2012 reelection in Florida, might be even less effective. Asked if a vote for governor was a vote for or against Obama, respondents were evenly split at 16 percent, but 65 percent said it made no difference.
The poll sheds no light on Crist's decision Thursday to name Miami-Dade Democratic Party Chairwoman Annette Taddeo to his ticket.
Another poll, conducted by SurveyUSA for Tampa-based WFLA-TV and released Tuesday, indicated Crist might have picked up support, however.
SurveyUSA found that Crist leads Scott 46-40 percent without Wyllie on the ballot — nearly identical to Quinnipiac's results, sans Wyllie. The SurveyUSA findings also indicated the Democrat regained the nominal lead in the race after trailing Scott in an early July poll.
The five-day survey was coincidentally started the day Crist picked Taddeo and amid some of the worst local TV news coverage of Scott, which featured the governor dodging and avoiding numerous questions on stations from South Florida to Tampa Bay.
SurveyUSA pollster Jay Leve, however, attributed a good chunk of Crist's movement to the Taddeo pick.
"The news after-glow for Crist has continued for about five days," Leve said.


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SLV Federal Bank funds additional scholarships
Despite the end of the semester obligations, three Adams State students who received the SLV Federal Banks scholarship arrived to be photographed with Duane Bussey, bank president; seated far right; the recipients include, left to right, Gelek Lhamo, Daniel Sours, and Alejandra Ledesma.
In an effort to financially assist students facing hardship this semester, the San Luis Valley Federal Bank recently donated an additional $15,000 in scholarship money to use this spring semester.
Duane Bussey, bank president/CEO said the bank's Board of Directors felt it was important to provide an extra measure of scholarship support for Adams State given the ongoing reductions in state financial support for Adams State.
Recipients of the scholarship include Lorraine Aragon, Josephine Barela, Benjamin Evans, Jennifer Gersbach, Laura Hopkins, Clancey Kreutzer, Alejandra Ledesma, Gelek Lhamo, Tegan Oehmen, Marissa Peterson, Monica Ramos Otsuka, Kandance Robertson, Dariana Roybal, Samantha Sargent, Daniel Sours, Bryson Viehweg, and Alley Wasinger.
"These monies are targeted at student retention knowing some students may be lacking just a small amount of help in order to continue their attendance," Bussey said. "If it means we can retain fifteen to twenty additional students, the positive impact to the university, the students and the community will be significant."
For nearly 36 years, the SLV Federal Bank has awarded scholarships to Adams State students. This additional donation is in addition to 21 scholarships awarded to students for the 2012/2013 academic year. To be eligible for the scholarships, the parents, grandparents or student must have an account at the bank.

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Artisan Bread Workshop offered at UH Maui College
Maui Culinary Academy hosts professional training sessionMaui College
Edwin I Tanji, 984-3549
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Posted: Jun 29, 2010
A three-day Artisan Bread Workshop led by the head baking instructor of the San Francisco Baking Institute will be held Aug. 18-20 at the Maui Culinary Academy's Paʻina building.
"San Francisco Baking Institute has trained many of our nation's leading bread bakers and is reaching out to Maui to continue its mission of educating bakers to reinstall wholesome, fresh, quality bread making as part of our everyday food choice," said MCA Director Chris Speere.
Geared for professional bakers and chefs, instructor Frank Sally will conduct three eight-hour classes on the elements of specialty bread baking. Classes will cover 12 types of breads that can be incorporated in commercial production, with details on the functionality of ingredients, mixing techniques, fermentation, shaping, scoring and baking.
Instruction will include classic as well as cutting edge formulas for producing baguettes, pan bread, ciabatta, focaccia, pear buckwheat, teff sunflower seed, honey whole wheat, rye and multigrains.
Prior to joining the San Francisco Baking Institute, Sally was a pastry chef for The Restaurant at Meadowood in St. Helena and other Bay area bakeries and restaurants.
The Artisan Bread Workshop sessions will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Tuition is $550. To register or for more information, call Sally Hoʻopiʻi-Cool at 984-3367or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Representing Dodgers,Steelers,Lakers,Anaheim Ducks,USC Trojans and Barcelona.
This guy isn't really 42.....I SWEAR he entered the league at age 12, and just lied about his age... lol
One more year
I think the guy should just play until he's 50. Imagine all the milestones he'd reach by that time.
This season alone he's sure to pass Dale Hawerchuk, Doug Gilmour, Adam Oates and probably Bryan Trottier. And if he's able to duplicate 60 some more points, then he's got Stan Mikita too. And that'll put him 14th, right behind Paul Coffey.
Selänne going strong. The most liked and loved athlete in Finland
This season has been a tough individual season for him since not that many points as used to from him but he will be at his best at play-offs hopefully


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For a military veteran residing in Oakland County, it is recommended that you record your military discharge (DD214) for safekeeping with the Oakland County Clerk's office. This is an important document and is usually needed for veterans' benefits.
Bring in your original discharge (which will be immediately returned to you) and a copy will be kept in our office should you, your spouse or an immediate family member need it. (To obtain a copy see below.) Military discharges are
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If you reside in Oakland County and have misplaced your discharge, or need assistance with any veterans' benefits program, please contact the
Oakland County Veterans' Services.
To obtain a certified copy of your Military Discharge/DD214 that has been previously recorded with the Oakland County Clerk's office:
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FREE!! - Oakland County Veterans will be able to obtain a
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Veterans may use this ID card to obtain discounts at many merchants in the area. Merchants participate on a voluntary basis and not all are publicized. It is recommended to always ask if a discount is offered. Visit The Military Wallet for a list of some advertised participating merchants.
Method of Payments:Cash, VISA, MasterCard, Discover or Money Order
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St. Vincent's PR deputy director named asst. director of Little League's Western Region
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"Brian has been involved with several professional baseball organizations in a number of different capacities, giving him varied professional experience that should provide a solid foundation in his work with our Western Region," Keener said. "Most of his background is in the communications field, which should help him connect with our large number of volunteers in the region."
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Los Angeles is a nonprofit, charitable organization that provides one-on-one services for people of all ages, races and religions to help improve their quality of life. Some of the many services provided include home visits to those in need, a camp program, shelters for the homeless, a new family housing complex, counseling, food distribution and a thrift store operation to help support the above mentioned programs.
Pickering was responsible for the nonprofit's newsletters and annual reports, organizing and coordinating press conferences, and producing press releases while developing and implementing special events.
Pickering graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a degree in communications and has served in a number of different capacities for the Los Angeles Dodgers Public Relations Department. He has contributed stories for Dodgers magazine in addition to being a research and statistics coordinator for the Dodgers' English and Spanish radio and television teams. He has also worked two World Baseball Classics and served in administrative positions with the Fresno and Bakersfield minor league teams in the Single-A California League.
In his new position with Little League, Pickering will assist Region Director Jim Gerstenslager and Assistant Director Dave Bonham with the operation of the region headquarters. Some of those duties will include working with leagues throughout the region to enhance operations, developing and implementing training programs and the operation of tournaments, including the annual West Region Little League Softball Tournament and the Northwest and West Region Little League Baseball Tournaments.
"I am excited to be involved in Little League," Pickering said. "To be part of an organization that is well respected and helps shape the lives and character of today's young people is very rewarding. Little League may be a sport, but it also helps teach boys and girls positive skills that will carry them through adulthood."
Pickering and his wife, Jae, reside in San Bernardino and have four children.
The Little League Western Region Headquarters Complex includes Al Houghton Stadium, a Little League Division-size field that is used for the regional tournaments, one regulation-size baseball field and a batting cage. The Complex also includes a swimming pool, dormitories, cafeteria and administration building. The Western Region Headquarters serves 11 states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming) and 568,605 Little League players who comprised 37,907 teams in 2011. Brian Pickering, who has served as deputy director of public relations for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Los Angeles since 2001, has been named assistant director in Little League's Western Region, according to Stephen D. Keener, president and chief executive officer of Little League Baseball and Softball. The Western Region office, known as the Little League Western Region Headquarters Complex, is located in San Bernardino.


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People around here call me Jedi. I call myself Zee.
It's hard not to correct them, you know. I don't really feel like a Jedi. I feel like I'm trapped. Like I'm me, but not. I tell them what they want to hear, and not what I actually think. I've gotten really good at that, because that's what I'm supposed to be. Humble. Demure. There is no emotion, there is peace…
Oh, what the hell. Nobody's going to see this recording anyway. And if they tuck it away in a holocron for some poor Padawan to see after I'm dead, well, maybe it'll be good for them. Maybe they'll understand why I feel this way. All this potential and not a damn thing to do with it except run around and fetch this, that, and the other.
They've got me holed up in a flat on the Senate Plaza. All expenses paid. They even threw in the rumbling and whirring and incessant beeping of the air traffic zooming by my window at all hours of the day and night. Beggars can't be choosers, I guess. It's definitely a different life than what I'm used to. People see the Lightsaber and they either want to kiss my ass or avoid me completely.
I think I'd probably prefer the latter, though I can see how the Sith get off on it. It does make you feel powerful for a few seconds. Until you realize they just want to use you like everyone else.
Don't get me wrong. What I'm doing is important. When Master Yuon got sick I figured that was it for me. She was the only one who ever stuck up for me in that stuffy Council room. I don't know why she believes in me, but she does. Now she's losing her mind, and somehow everyone thought it would be a good idea for me to save her. Not a Jedi Master, but a newly-appointed Jedi who didn't spend nearly enough time as a Padawan.
No pressure or anything.
I do have someone to help me. Or something. I don't know. Master Yuon explained it, but I still don't know what the hell it actually is. A Tran… something. Honestly it just looks like a giant lizard. Like if a rill started eating everybody in a ten mile radius.
He speaks in his own language that I only half understand. And even when I get the translation, I don't know what he actually means. He likes hunting. And killing. And honor. Sounds like he'd be easy to figure out, but he pretty much hates every word that comes out of my mouth, whether I'm trying to be a good, proper Jedi or whether I slip up and just be myself.
He didn't say a word to the tenth incompetent local today who lost their datapad in gang territory and begged me to retrieve it. I wonder how he'd feel if I told them to just fuck right off.
When he's not stepping on me or getting in my way or staring at me stupidly while I kill something by myself, he's asking me what it's like to be a Jedi. What it's like to see the things Jedi see; to be bound to the Force and everything in it.
I tell him it's a lot to take in.
The truth is I don't have a clue. I don't see the things the other Jedi see, apparently. And I don't know if it's because I'm not a Master, or because I just really don't belong here. Like I said. All the potential and the flashy powers.
But I don't feel like any more a Jedi than the lizard.


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400 jobs at risk in Waitrose move
More than 400 jobs are at risk at a grocery distribution centre as Waitrose has decided not to renew one of its contracts.
A total of 420 staff are employed at the centre in Bardon, Leicestershire.
Waitrose owns the lease but the workers are employed by global logistics company Kuehne + Nagel which said it is now consulting with staff.
A spokeswoman for Kuehne + Nagel said: "We are in consultation with staff and for that reason I am unable to comment on the matter further."
Waitrose said it took the decision not to renew the contract because it has increased space at other bases in Kent, Berkshire and Milton Keynes.
"We have been building capacity in our supply chain across the country in recent times to meet the needs of our growing branch network," a spokeswoman for Waitrose said.
"We've added space in our distribution centre in Aylesford in Kent, a new chilled warehouse in Bracknell, Berkshire and increased fresh food capacity at Brinklow distribution centre in Milton Keynes. We've also opened a new non-food facility in Milton Keynes.
"As part of this development we have taken the decision not to renew our contract with Kuehne + Nagel at the Bardon regional distribution centre."
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(Bloomberg) -- Detroits pensions would get more than twice what creditors who loaned the city money for those funds would receive under a proposal to restructure its $18 billion of debt.
The draft plan given to creditors this week by Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr offers different recovery rates for classes of unsecured creditors. Pension funds would get 45 to 50 cents on the dollar, though retiree health-care liabilities would recoup just 13 cents, according to the plan.
The record municipal bankruptcy may set precedents in how retirees and bondholders are prioritized when a locality falls into distress. Investors in the $3.7 trillion municipal-debt market have assumed that states and cities would raise taxes as high as necessary to make full payments on general obligations.
Orrs plan, reported earlier by the Wall Street Journal, makes clear that unsecured creditors, with $9.2 billion in claims, would be treated differently in the bankruptcy, which came after the one-time industrial giant was unable to pay bills or provide adequate services. The proposal was given this week to creditors for feedback, as Orr prepares to submit a restructuring plan to federal bankruptcy court.
If youre a bondholder in the state of Michigan, every pledge should be viewed as a subordinate pledge going forward, said Adam Mackey, head of munis at PNC Capital Advisors LLC in Philadelphia. Ultimately youre going to see Michigan debt be penalized.
Saving Masterworks
Loans of $1.4 billion made to shore up two pension funds would receive 20 percent of their claims, under Orrs plan. Investors holding $369 million in unlimited-tax general obligations would recover about 46 percent, and $161 million of limited-tax debt would get 28 percent.
Payments would rise slightly if the city leases its water- and-sewer system to a new operator, netting $1.5 billion over 40 years.
The plan assumes an infusion of $700 million for the two pension systems from equal contributions by the state and private foundations. To protect the citys collection of art masterworks, foundations and the Detroit Institute of Arts have pledged $470 million. Republican Governor Rick Snyder has proposed $350 million that the legislature must approve.
Stiffing Banks
The deal to protect pensions and the art works was panned by Fitch Ratings, which this week labeled it an us versus them mentality in Michigan by favoring retired state workers over bondholders.
The city has also proposed paying nothing to Bank of America Corp. and UBS AG, who hold secured, interest-rate swaps that have cost taxpayers $202 million since 2009. The city says it disputes the legitimacy of the swaps but may set aside about $4.2 million a month in a reserve fund in case a court finds them legal.
Bondholders would be repaid in the form of 30-year notes with a 5 percent interest rate.
Under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, similar creditors are normally treated the same, which means that giving the pension funds more money than unsecured bondholders may be difficult to justify to a judge. There are ways around the general rule, however, bankruptcy attorneys say.
Orrs latest plan increases money going to unsecured creditors compared with an offer he made in June, before the city filed for bankruptcy protection. That proposed treating pension funds and bonds the same, both getting pennies on the dollar.
Orrs plan also would create an independent trust for retiree health care, called a Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association. The trust for current and future retirees would receive the $524 million to be paid under the settlement with unsecured creditors.
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Some evenings have a theme. Tuesday was "lights".
My daughter got her license last week and drove herself to school and work for the first time on Tuesday. We'd just discovered a headlight was out on the car. Since she had the car, we hadn't had a chance to replace the headlight. I realized that she'd be driving home from work at night by herself for the first time. All of this is pretty scary for a parent, and I'd be happier if she were doing it with both headlights.
It was dark when I biked to the auto store to buy a replacement bulb. "Those are so bright," said another customer as I wheeled up with all my flashing lights. "I've never seen lights like that. So many colors."
I love the attention the Monkey Lights get. On summer nights, I hear people on their porches "ooh" and "aah" as I bike down the street.
I got the replacement bulb and biked to my daughter's work place. I moved the car under a street light and attempted to change the bulb. After I'd been at it for 40 minutes, her shift was over. I had gotten the old bulb out and the new bulb in but it wasn't seated properly. I shrugged and she drove home.
I still needed to pick up a few things for supper. While I was locking up my bike at the grocery store, a friend saw me and said, "Where did you get those lights? I saw you from across the parking lot." I treated him to all the details about every light on my bike. The colorful Monkey Lights are the most flamboyant, but I'm also proud of my Reelights (magnet-powered) and the headlamp (generator hub).
The next day we took the car to the mechanic to get the headlight fixed.


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I found this particular recipe in Cook's Illustrated in 2007, and I have made this several times-- always with great results. What I like about this version is that you don't need to find an exotic market to find the ingredients.
Here's what Cook's Illustrated had to say about the development of this simple version of Thai Chicken Soup:
So, are you ready?
Yes, you can easily substitute shrimp instead of chicken. I would even think you could use tofu as well, though I'm not sure if a vegetable stock would taste as authentic. This is a pretty economical dish to make. The Thai ingredients aren't very costly and they last me for a while. I'm still working on perfecting a good Pad Thai dish. I really love that dish, too. If you're wondering what the differences in curries are, a friend of mine gave me this link:
Here's the recipe, below. If you're receiving my feeds on Feed Burner, you'll need to click on my blog link to view this. This one is one of our top favorite soups/dinners. We just love it!


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1. Re: Scam from the Ukraine?j.j..burns Oct 20, 2011 12:05 PM (in response to tyro1)
It does sound like a variation of the classic "I sent more than you asked for, just send me the difference" scam. Have you actually received any money or check or anything?
2. Re: Scam from the Ukraine?anja Oct 20, 2011 2:52 PM (in response to tyro1)
I would not waste time with this. Whatever check they did send you is "fake" anyway. Tear it up. Stop replying to them. They are scammers out to rob you.
3. Re: Scam from the Ukraine?kentuckylakescenicretreat Dec 7, 2011 4:25 PM (in response to tyro1)
We received an inquiry from someone in Ukraine as well. After several emails back & forth they want to book for Dec. & send a U.S. check. I've asked them to call me directly but so far no response. It sounds like a scam & I have a bad feeling about it.
4. Re: Scam from the Ukraine?livinloud Dec 7, 2011 4:26 PM (in response to tyro1)
I just got one yesterday from Kiev, same verbage
5. Re: Scam from the Ukraine?anja Nov 2, 2011 4:33 PM (in response to livinloud)
These people are the lowest forms of life, IMO. Don't waste your time on "helping" them rip you off.
6. Re: Scam from the Ukraine?atannex Nov 2, 2011 10:37 PM (in response to tyro1)
This is a DEFINITE scam - same exact message sent to us. I have simply reiterated our payment policy and I don't expect to hear from them again.
7. Re: Scam from the Ukraine?livinloud Nov 3, 2011 7:09 AM (in response to atannex)
I'm going to report them to the authorities. Don't know what they can do, but who knows...
8. Re: Scam from the Ukraine?eagle Nov 7, 2011 11:34 PM (in response to tyro1)
I have received numerous scams that are similar. Generally they want to rent for 2 weeks or more. Often it is an alleged group of doctors, ministers, researchers or group of people on their honeymoon. They all want to know the same consistent set of checklist information about me. They usually want to write a check for a greater amount than the rental and have me forward a portion to someone else for a rental car or some other thing. The first time I received one I researched the persons name and found the scam is to send you a fake check, have you forward part of it to a 3rd party immediately after you deposit their fake check. You are out whatever you send to the 3rd party because the check was fake and hadn't cleared the bank. Before sending back any money or paying for anything on behalf of anyone, contact your bank and confirm the check has cleared, in writing.
9. Re: Scam from the Ukraine?tommyc Dec 7, 2011 4:27 PM (in response to tyro1)
This is what I got. Wow. thank goodness for this forum.
Thanks for the updated information.
We are okay with the accommodation and cost .I would also
like to confirm the reservation on the following information:
Also , due to the unsecured use of credit card online or on the phone, I
have arrange for payment inform of a cashier's check
Please do forward me the following details for payment
Hope to hear from you soon
10. Re: Scam from the Ukraine?almanor Dec 7, 2011 4:28 PM (in response to tyro1)
Has anybody received an inquiry from XXX or XXX? Jason is most aggessive - asking to rent all of February - didn't ask price, but requested that I send all my contact information so he could send payment. After asking what his purpose for visiting was - he responded - "official business" .... red flag - I called the number he listed - fax machine or leave a message ... I asked him to call me or to email me a number where he can be reached and no response yet. what do you think?
11. Re: Scam from the Ukraine?anja Nov 16, 2011 12:58 PM (in response to almanor)
Ignore this and all such types of inquiries. Just do not bother responding to anything like this....{I am sorry for the good citizens of Ukraine whose reputations are soiled by the low life in their country}. Just *delete* the inquiry because while you are responding, they are collecting information about you. Why help them?
12. Re: Scam from the Ukraine?tommyc Nov 16, 2011 1:24 PM (in response to almanor)
Sounds questionable.
13. Re: Scam from the Ukraine?heater Dec 7, 2011 4:29 PM (in response to tyro1)
I also received a very similar request from an individual in Kiev, Ukraine. I became suspicious when they e-mailed the following:Good afternoonI am sorry for all the delay in payment .There was a mix up in the payment sent to you ,I was suppose to receive two separate payment one for you and the other for my traveling agent But all payments was issued in your name and sent .I tried to correct this but it was in vain as i was ask to resolve the problem myself. It would have to go through a very long process to change this error . Please I don't know what to do.I have been advised me to contact you since these checks where issued in your name , so you should be able to clear them into your account. As soon as you have the checks cleared to your account you are to deduct your rent and remit the balance to my travel agent Please do let me know how you can help on this issue .Thanks.I received the check today in an amount more than double the rent. Took it to the bank where they confirmed the check was a fraud drawn from a valid US credit union in Pasadena CA.I second the response from above. Disregard these requests from Ukraine.
14. Re: Scam from the Ukraine?livinloud Nov 18, 2011 4:19 PM (in response to heater)
This is the exact wording of the one i got, just different names. I wonder if the people are even from overseas. I have a suspension that they are actually American, but the scheme wouldn't work as well.
I called them on the scheme as soon as I received the email like yours below and never received a check. My first thought was they were trying to launder money.


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Several of those are closely tied with religion. But for those that are not...well, I'd love a Geology forum, too. Is it appropriate to the site?
Could have a "Philosophy & Science" section.-Nam
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles' five mayoral candidates sparred over its ailing economy Monday night, each claiming to be best qualified to reduce a persistent public deficit, reform the public pension system and attract business to the second-largest U.S. city.
The candidates, vying to succeed Antonio Villaraigosa, skirmished in a televised debate at the city's University of California over how best to close an expected $200 million budget shortfall.
"We're talking about bankruptcy in Los Angeles," said candidate Kevin James, a former assistant U.S. attorney and the lone Republican in the race. "That does not instill confidence ...in businesses that are looking at moving to our great city."
The candidates agreed the city must negotiate with its powerful unions to reduce the cost of pensions for city workers that threaten to further deepen its deficit.
"If we don't have a viable pension system in the city of Los Angeles, they don't have a pension later on," City Controller Wendy Greuel said.
City Council members Eric Garcetti and Jan Perry each argued that their years of leadership and experience dealing with unions made them the best suited to deal with budgetary issues.
Garcetti said he negotiated concessions from current and future union workers that have saved the city millions of dollars. "You need the next mayor to have those qualities," he said. "We can't tax and cut our way out of this."
James touted his independence, saying he wouldn't be beholden to unions during pension talks, he said.
Former technology executive Emanuel Pleitez pointed to his successes in the private sector and his experience as an economic adviser to the Obama Administration.
Garcetti and Greuel have raised the most money thus far - about $3.6 million each, according to campaign filings with the city.
A primary election will be held on March 5, with a runoff on May 21 pitting the top two finishers against one another, unless one candidate receives a majority of votes in the March primary. The new mayor will be sworn in on July 1.
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Poet and translator Cole Swensen discusses the Symbolist poets in late 19th century France, with close readings of poems by Stéphane Mallarmé and Charles Baudelaire alongside other poets of the time, including Paul Verlaine and Arthur Rimbaud.
Cole Swensen is professor of Literary Arts at Brown University. She is the author of thirteen books of poetry, including Greensward (2010), Ours (2008), and Try (1999), which won the Iowa Poetry Prize and the San Francisco State Poetry Center Book Award. Her translations of Jean Fremon's The Island of the Dead<.em> won the 2004 PEN USA Award for Literary Translation. Her book, Noise that Stays Noise (2011), is a collection of essays on poetry and poetics. Her new collection of poems, Gravesend, is forthcoming from the University of California Press.


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Snow fell along the Route 2 area in Princeton, and people came out to play. Skiers on slopes were visible from the holiday-decorated lodge at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area.
A curvy road sign was speckled with fallen snow on Chickatawbut Road in the Blue Hills Reservation on Christmas Day.
Kemi Ogunsaya (left) gathered family members together for photos in front of a Christmas tree near Terminal A at Logan Airport on Sunday. Her son, Charles, 10, handed a camera to Victoria Kayode. All were traveling from London, England, to visit family in Indiana, and had a layover in Boston.
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Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley led a special Christmas service at St. Francis House in Boston on Christmas Day. At the conclusion of the service, Lisa Marie Jenkins stood up and sang O'Malley an improvised song of thanks."I'm homeless, oh yes, but I believe in God!" exclaimed Jenkins.
The Common Street Community Church in Natick held a service on Christmas Eve. To conclude the service, Rev. Ian Mevorach and the congregation stood in a circle and sang "Silent Night" with lit candles.
Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino greeted children getting gifts at the Catholic Charities Teen Center at St. Peter's on Christmas Eve.
Chu Ling instructed her young dancers to spread their fingers wide "like peacocks" at Chu Ling Dance Academy in Chinatown in preparation for their First Night performance at the FedEx Family Festival.
Members of the cheerleader and gymnastics teams helped move mats at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School gym during the holiday break.
Cameramen shot video of rusted wall frames on display at a Massachusetts Department of Transportation press conference on Monday. Workers removed 117 wall panels in the Callahan Tunnel due to concerns about corroded bolts.
Dawn broke over downtown Honolulu as an army military policeman walked around the perimeter of National Cemetery of the Pacific on Sunday. Memorial services were held there for the late US Senator Daniel K. Inouye.
Family and friends of Wally "Chubby" Gray Jr., captain of the Foxy Lady II, lit candles before a vigil in Gloucester on Sunday. Gray was one of two men aboard the missing fishing vessel.
Boston College forward Ryan Anderson (right) let out a howl after scoring late in the fourth quarter, ensuring the Eagles a victory over the Providence Friars.
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SAN JOSE -- The pastor of the Saint Frances Cabrini School and Parish resigned Monday, weeks after his defense of a convicted child molester at a parish festival infuriated parents and scandalized the Diocese of San Jose.
In announcing the resignation of the Rev. Lieu Vu, the diocese also released a letter written by a former diocese human resources employee permitting convicted pedophile Mark Gurries to participate and volunteer at parish and school events.
Gurries unveiled a copy of the letter Oct. 6 when a 19-year-old former student recognized him working the sound system at a parish festival, setting off a heated exchange between a group of parents and the Rev. Vu.
When parents expressed outrage and demanded Gurries be removed from campus, the pastor reportedly defended Gurries, saying he had a right to be there and should be forgiven.
The heated confrontation continued for five hours, ending when a Santa Clara County sheriff's deputy, who was working the festival as security, escorted Gurries off campus.
The letter on Diocese of San Jose letterhead is dated Nov. 15, 2010, and was not authorized or approved by Bishop Patrick McGrath or his top deputies, the diocese said Monday in a news release.
It wasn't clear how often Gurries volunteered at parish events in the two years since the letter was written.
The 51-year-old engineer, married to a former teacher at Saint Frances Cabrini, was convicted of "lewd and lascivious conduct" on a minor under 14 years old and sentenced on May 17, 2010, to a year in county jail. It wasn't clear Monday when he was released from jail, but he remains on probation.
Also unclear Monday was the identity of the employee who wrote and signed the letter and when that person left the diocese. Gurries directly requested the letter from that employee to "inform his probation officer of the Diocesan policies regarding volunteers," the statement said. He said he occasionally volunteered at the Saint Frances Cabrini school and parish and had a child who attended a local Catholic high school.
The letter informs Gurries that he could "continue to participate in parent functions" and "volunteer in parish and school activities that do not involve regular, unsupervised contact with children, youth or vulnerable adults."
But he was told he "would not be permitted to volunteer" in unsupervised activities with children.
According to the California Penal Code, sex offenders are forbidden from being on school grounds unless they have a letter of permission from a chief administrator. Gurries requested that waiver from the diocese and received it.
Parents had demanded accountability from the school and parish for weeks, but didn't get any answers until the story was first published by this newspaper.
While some parents at the church said Monday they were pleased by the pastor's resignation, they were still looking for answers into who authorized Gurries' mysterious letter.
"There's probably 200 people out there who want to know who signed it from the diocese, and who knew," said Vickie Devincenzi, a parish parent. "That's what I don't understand. Who said it was OK?"
John Borrelli, whose daughter Melanie was the one who spotted Gurries working at the festival, said the parish should have been more forthright from the start.
"If they would have been more forthcoming, or notified parents in 2010, or turned down his request ..." he said. "I'm sorry, there's no need to volunteer at our school. Why couldn't somebody have said that?"
On Sunday, Bishop McGrath apologized for "a failure at the diocese level" that allowed Gurries to be a volunteer.
In its statement Monday, the diocese said that McGrath is "taking immediate steps to adopt and implement the policies that registered sex offenders will not be able to volunteer under any circumstances."
A spokeswoman with the diocese said the Gurries letter was the only known letter written by the diocese on behalf of a sex offender.
Vu steps down after three years leading the San Jose church and will not be reassigned as pastor within the diocese, according to a diocese statement Monday evening. He will be replaced by the Rev. Monsignor J. Patrick Browne, who recently retired as pastor of the downtown San Jose's Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph.
Saint Frances parents like Michelle Moura said it was "a shame" to see Vu step down, because she believed he could have handled things better on the night of the festival.
"I liked him. He always knew people's names, and I think that personalized the community," Moura said. "I think it's been a big learning lesson for both the Catholic church and our community."
Borrelli and others, however, are still looking to learn more.
"It's sad because here was a pastor that me and my kids listened to him preach. I didn't want this to happen," Borrelli said. "Kids look up to the pastors. It's sad that it all came to this."
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FS' slimline Lifebook P7230 is due to go on sale next month with HSDPA built in alongside Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. However, the company said it will gain HSUPA later this year.
HSUPA - High Speed Uplink Packet Access - builds on the current 3G flavour-of-the-month HSDPA, which speeds up downloads over a UMTS network to 1.8Mbps, with extensions to 3.6Mbs, 7.2Mbps and 14.4Mbps coming in due course.
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The Lifebook uses Sierra Wireless' MC8780 cellular access module, which provides tri-band HSDPA connectivity at up to 7.2Mbps - carrier support permitting, of course - and supports HSUPA links at up to 2Mbps. Why FS isn't offering HSUPA straight away is anyone's guess - lack of commercial carrier support just yet and the opportunity to position HSUPA as a premium feature, we'd say.
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Last spring, in the days following reports of a massacre of Afghan civilians by a once respected soldier named Robert Bales, Seattle Weekly talked to a former top Army psychiatrist. There had been speculation that PTSD or a traumatic brain injury Bales had suffered might account for the inexplicable massacre, but Elspeth Cameron Ritchie thought otherwise. Neither malady was associated with that kind of violence.
She pointed to another possible explanation: an anti-malarial drug called mefloquine (also known by the brand name Lariam) that the military continued to use despite reported side effects including hallucinations, suicidal thoughts and psychotic behavior. The military has refused to say whether it gave the drug to Bales, who was stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
But now, a couple months after Bales pleaded guilty in military court and a month before his sentencing hearing, newly released documents suggest that he did take the drug. As Ritchie reported in a blog she writes for Time, a former colleague of hers, former Army epidemiologist Remington Nevin, received an FDA document through a Freedom of Information Act request that, while not naming Bales, describes a situation that could only refer to the former staff sergeant.
Speaking with SW from Baltimore, where he is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Nevin explains that the document is a report of what's called an "adverse event" associated with a drug. This one was submitted to the FDA by Lariam manufacturer Roche, which said it received information from a pharmacist about a soldier with a history of TBI who had been treated with mefloquine.
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On an unknown date the patient who was a soldier in the US Army developed homicidal behavior and led to Homicide killing 17 Afghanis. It was reported that this patient was administered Mefloquine in direct contradiction to US military rules that Mefloquine should not be given to soldiers who had suffered TBI (Traumatic brain injury) due to its propensity to cross blood brain barriers inciting psychotic, homicidal or suicidal behavior. Bales pleaded guilty to killing 16, not 17, Afghanis, but otherwise the reference is clear.
Nevin cautions that the report is not proof that mefloquine caused Bales to act as he did, nor even that he took the drug. Adverse event reports are supposed to be filed by health care professionals and others with direct knowledge of a patient's behavior while on a drug, but regulators do not verify the information. And the reports make no claim of proving causality.
Nevertheless, Nevin, who has long warned against using mefloquine, says it would explain a lot if Bales was given the drug. "Everything he did has been perfectly consistent—almost textbook—of someone intoxicated with mefloquine," Nevin says.
And we still are left searching for answers more than a year after the massacre. Even as Bales pleaded guilty in June, which took the death penalty off the table, he said he was unable to account for—or even remember—what he did.
If Bales was on mefloquine, why hasn't his outspoken and flamboyant attorney, John Henry Browne, raised the issue? Browne has not yet returned a request for comment. But it could be that the lawyer is wary of raising the issue in a military court. While the military has dramatically scaled back the use of mefloquine in recent years, it has not fully accepted reports of its ill effects.


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Blog Herding: Community Edition 08/16/12
Summer is winding down but it isn't over yet. Before the Back to School commotion gets you down, take a minute to enjoy the latest round of video game related blogs, podcasts and reviews provided courtesy of the Game Informer Online user community.
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Period Reviewed: August 06 – August 12, 2012
Number of User Blogs: 126
Number of User Bloggers: 72
Number of User Blogs Herded: 12
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Team GIO is currently ranked 1st on the Extra Life top teams chart. If you want to help keep them there and are interested in contributing contact Mojomonkey12 or Noobtubin8er.
Community Blogs:
Where For Art Thou Couch Co-Op?
As more games drop the two-player local cooperative mode, Jolt the Cynic reminisces over a few games he has fond memories of playing in "couch co-op".
The Doomsday Of Video Games?
After coming off a stellar year of video game releases and sales in 2011, alex720 contrasts it with this year, and looks at how it's not shaping up to be nearly as prosperous while wondering if it's a sign of the next doomsday.
Wasting Time
Video games are often criticized as being a waste of time, but AshaMan3000 challenges this claim by questioning whether this can be said of any hobby and how moderation is the difference.
Metal Gear Solid: Evolution
Continuing on with his Evolution series, this week Kyle Wadsworth explores the world of the stealth action genre as he evaluates a few titles in the Metal Gear series.
What Makes Borderlands So Special To Me
With the release of Borderlands 2 about a month away, the Ewok King remembers his experience playing the first Borderlands and what made that game so great.
Born With Controller In Hand
Blogging newcomer Undead Merchant shares his personal account of growing up as a gamer in a house full of gamers and how that contributed to who he is today.
Dragon Age III – If I Were Making It
Who better to suggest recommendations for a game than the loyal fans that play them? This detailed blog by DJH outlines some elements he would like to see included in the next Dragon Age game.
I'm Sick Of Caves (And Sewers)
Video games have immersed the player in a multitude of environments but KillerRabbitsFTW discusses how he's tired of caves and sewers and the way developers represent them games.
Saving Final Fantasy
With more than a dozen games to its fame, the Final Fantasy franchise has amassed a cult-like following and thegodofwine7 speculates what elements it needs to retain to ensure it remains popular.
THQ's Formidable Challenge For Darksiders II
A short blog from Rihz discussing how he thinks the original Darksiders was underrated and the uphill battle the sequel will face if it is to be successful and continue the legacy of the series.
Are You An Achievement Hunter Or Gatherer?
Much has been said about video game achievements – some for and some against. Warbuff divulges his thoughts on the topic and the lengths he will go to improving his overall score.
The Pros And Cons Of Call Of Duty
There's no denying the popularity associated with the Call of Duty franchise, so it shouldn't be a surprise that gamers still enjoy talking about it, like this co-op blog from community members Ghost & Stranger.
Community Reviews:
In A World Of Pure Imagination
Probably not a game you're familiar with or playing at the moment, but one you might be interested in. Costume Quest is an older downloadable game from THQ and this review by Silvershine08 highlights the details.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD
A long time fan of the series, John Wrek evaluates Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD, the recently released and reimaged with High Definition graphics remake of the classic skateboarding game of the same name.
A Strange Welcome For Newcomers
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance has been receiving plenty of attention since its release and is the subject of several user reviews including this one by Trecil.
The Best Yet?
Can fans of the Kingdom Hearts series finally rejoice now that the next episode in the series has been released? In his review, RadiantChaos seems to think so and wonders if this is the best one yet?
Community Podcasts:
The JACKED UP Indie & Mojo Show Episode 42
The hosts sneak in two podcasts this week, both featuring special guests. In Episode 42, community member Lisa Thrasher joins the show while Episode 43 is an interview with Gabriel Diani, a filmmaker and actor promoting his Kickstarter film project The Selling.
Robot In The Corner Podcast: Episode 2-34
This week, Wes levels up to a T-Rex, Dean criticizes Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale, and Titus tells us about his upcoming serial novel, Pneumadiluvians. I couldn't have summarized it better myself.
Don't forget to send your feedback, recommendations and community events in to my personal Game Informer account located here to ensure this feature continues to provide the content you're eager to read.
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When I discovered this deeply moving proverb, I was frankly surprised. It wasn't because of its content, or ageless wisdomæ nor was it because it seemed so well attuned to the needs of people facing the challenges of chronic illness or cancer.
What amazed me was where it showed up - not in one of our cancer programs nor in the hand of a counselor who was about to reach out to an individual facing his/her mortality.
I discovered this proverb on the web ... on a page entitled, "Taking Time: Support for People with Cancer and the People Who Care About Them." The site is called CancerNet, and is produced by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Cancer Institute (NCI).
I was also extremely pleased to find the following recommendations in NCI's section on anxiety which is so prevalent for our patients facing cancer:
I'm pleased to know the leading cancer institute in the world is in accord with a number of clinicians and investigators like myself throughout the nation. We are deeply concerned, committed and dedicated to meeting the emotional and spiritual needs of each person who faces the day-to-day challenges of cancer. Yet as healthcare providers we seem to be in the minority.
Despite the fact that the American Cancer Society (ACS) has mandated a year 2015 nationwide objective for access or referral to providers addressing psychological, emotional and spiritual needs, I'm convinced the majority of physicians in our society do not take this seriously. Cancer programs, service organizations and support groups throughout our nation that deal with these issues often do not receive adequate referrals from community physicians who seem reticent to open Pandora's Box.
In a commentary published by the New England Journal of Medicine June 3, 1999, Jimmie C. Holland, MD, of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center summed it up as follows: "We must reassert the principle that we treat the person, not the disease alone. This basic principle seems in some jeopardy today, when at least some patients, for whatever reason, do not tell us about their distress and do not expect that we will treat it as part of their conventional medical care."
Dr. Holland was addressing the fact that most women who seek alternative care apart from the conventional medical establishment do so because of often overwhelming distress which is not appropriately addressed in the conventional healthcare setting.
Yet the problem doesn't rest solely with physicians' attitudes or disbelief. Healthcare insurers must accept their humanistic responsibility to cover psychosocial services enabling each person to take an active and positive role in their health and well-being. Arguments that such care is not cost-effective hold no merit.
For an effective partnership between the patient and the healthcare provider can only evolve when one learns to effectively cope with an illness in a constructive manner. Such a collaborative approach naturally generates benefits on multiple levels.
So how does one learn to "Look well, therefore, to this day" as the NCI suggests? The answer lies in asserting one's self to seek out meaningful opportunities to maximize the quality of our lives through education, nurturing, support and guidance whenever possible. It's time we demanded the best whole person care possible, taking our lives and our futures into our own hands
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CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2013) - The Calgary Social Media Breakfast (SMBYYC) is pleased to announce Jeff Nelson and Joel Olandesca as the February SMBYYC speakers:
Pinterest - Falling Down at Rabbit Hole
If you are a "Pinner", you know what it's like. If not, welcome to the wacky world of Pinterest. During this presentation, Jeff Nelson will challenge you to explore pinning, re-pinning, commenting, linking, and integrating boards. He will also give you some tips and tricks on how to use Pinterest for your business.
Instagram - (mobile) Photography - That's Quite the Phone You Have Attached To Your Camera!
We've all taken a pic or two with our smartphone. You press a button, edit it (maybe), then post it for the world to see - so what's the big deal? During his talk, Joel Olandesca will open a film can of worms as he talks about how this form of photography has emerged, where it's at today and where it's possibly headed. Is it even headed somewhere...or is it just a fad, like the internets?
Post discussion, Jeff and Joel will answer audience questions in an interactive Q&A.
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Anduro Marketing is a Calgary based company that provides online marketing strategies designed to increase the visibility of a company and the products and services it offers. The goal with our clients is to drive traffic to their website and social media sites and then convert those visitors into either customers or qualified leads. This is done through effective online marketing strategies, expert web page design, and thorough understanding of marketing analytics. He is also a Social Media instructor at Instructor U of C and at SAIT.
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Joel Olandesca is more than a mortgage planner. A graphic designer by trade, his experience in the world of design and marketing has allowed him to experience the cool world of photography. He's no expert, but his curiosity has really pushed him into learning more about (mobile) photography and connecting with the large community that have explored this method of sharing pictures. He looks forward to sharing with you what he has discovered!
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|15th January 2010, 04:44 AM
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The anology to snowboarding is a good one. Under duress and with encouragement from daughters I made switch to snowboarding (from Skiing) Been able to do both (in a fashion) gets best results allround ? On long fast piste runs skiing wins out; (for me) but in good snow/off piste/powder there is just no comparison. Board wins out easy.Nearest thing I`ve found to windsurfing.
Some days I board; some days I ski. To my mind best of both worlds.
Thought it would work out same with kiting. It didn`t. I never ever ; not once felt better off on kite. For me kiting just didnt provide same sentation.
Good luck to those it works for though.
|15th January 2010, 10:54 AM
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As unbelievable as it may seem, some kiters (originally old windsurfers) still windsurf in higher winds.
Certainly, nothing wrong with working both sides of the game. But, a rare breed, no doubt.
I think that windsurfing maintains a core potential that survives in spite of the pressure offerd by the competition.
|15th January 2010, 02:25 PM
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|15th January 2010, 03:44 PM
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I've windsurfed for 25 years and kited for 5. I do both depending on my mood.. Just to set things straight.Kiting can be learned in a week of good conditions,windsurfing well, still learning realy. kiting in light to moderate winds alows self launch and recovery no need for a buddy,The two can't be compared its like the 100 meter sprint and the pole vault,both athletics but different disiplines, the drive from a kite is different from a windsurfing rig .One massive advantage of kiting is that you only need water a foot deep,so when you get small waves inshore with the wind cross shore you can ride the waves straight downwind close to the shore. to me that is the only benefit. From there on windurfing is by far the more versatile. Safe kiting is too dependant on wind direction,and obstacle free areas. I can kite for an hour or two without ever touching dry land. I'd be dead on my knees if I stayed out that long on a windsurfer,so apart from being easier to learn kiting is less pysically demanding. As to safety well waking over the road is deadly if you close your eyes and hope. Kiting and windsurfing are relatively safe if you use good practices and think about what you are doing.The new breed of kites can be depowerd at will and simply and drop out of the sky The bulk of the kiters I know ,were would be windsurfers who just could't quite progress to a carve gybe ,I'll keep on doing both,as long as the grim reaper stays away, Fair winds 4 to 5 bf please.
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|16th January 2010, 12:42 AM
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Not a scientific survey but in 2009 alone I counted 2 people dead at la Ventana (washed to shore), 2 in Italy (close to Rome and at Garda, both seen from the beach falling out of control, hitting water, and drowning), one in California (washed to shore), plus a person loosing his leg as a consequence of injuries.
Nothing wrong with a dangerous sport, but 1 week to learn + denial of risks can make for a deadly combination.
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|16th January 2010, 05:07 AM
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I don't want to be sinister, but I counted last year 1 deadly kite accident in the Netherlands and 1 deadly kite accident in Belgium. It was all over the news.
The one in the Netherlands flew against a beach house and had a death-struggle of half an hour on the beach. When the ambulance was there, it was all over.
The one in Belgium was never on the water. He just wanted to practice with his kite on the beach, exactly where the greatest danger exists of course.
I think that indeed too many people start kiting without enough knowledge and practice.
It's a shame for the imago of the sport.
|16th January 2010, 04:28 PM
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when I say one week to learn I mean , with a qualified instructor.rigging ,launching, self rescue ,control of the kite,recognising danger/safety,getting onto the board,riding out,turning the board and getting back to the beach.All in moderate winds up to about 15knts.With a modern depowerable kite.The jumping high comes later with experience.All of the accidents I have seen have been when kites have been used in stupidly high winds like upwards of 25/30knts,or when they have been used by beginers without qualified supervision who see experienced kiters and think That looks good,they go and buy a kite and think thats all they need to do.Yes highly expirenced kiters can and do get into difficulties,and there have been too many fatalities,just as there have in ski and snowboarding,sky diving,potholing etc.I once witnessed a guy at my local beach,first time with a kite,Behind the high sand dunes with 30knts blowing over the top start to launch a 15 metre kite.Before I could get to him to stop and warn him,the kite rose slowly up then was caught by the wind above the dunes.Thirty foot up he then had no idea what to do and in panic redirected the kite which pulled him superman style, still twenty foot up .towards the sea. He hit feet first doing about 30mph,in a few inches of water.Result air amubance rescue and both hip joints dislocated and both sides of his pelvis fractured.It is dangerous but thats why I say it shouldn't be compared to windsurfing,When things go wrong when on a windsurfer generally you don't get hurt,or if you do it's relatively minor. Also if you have never been on a windsurfer then Even without lessons you can buy a suitable board,climb on and have a mess about. Not so with kiting,essential to have qualified instruction,even from the very first time you launch a large traction kite. I have never used a kite in anything above 20 knts,there no point just take a 5meter sail out and enjoy.Its a local joke in my area where there is a good mix of kites and windsurfers that kiting is for those who can't windsurf.One dedicated kiter (Never been on a windsurfer) says he's going to buy a small 85 litre wave board and a couple of small sails when he sees one on e bay,cos he says he will just get on the board and sail out to sea,cos it can't be that hard.We all said please,please,please tell us when so we can all come down and watch you sail out to sea ,gybe(Whats that he said) come back in and ride a few waves. Be the best laugh of the century
|16th January 2010, 04:58 PM
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Then the guy may be definitely lost for windsurf. You'd rather give him a try with some used gear and good advices. Personally I started on a short board and 5.2 m² in a solid F4/5. It was so much fun and faster than beginner's gear in F2 that I immediately felt into it. If the guy has enough fit and feeling for kite, why not convert him? We may discover WS is not that difficult, after all...
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|18th January 2010, 07:23 PM
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Windsurfing is a sport
Interesting, civilised thread guys.
Back to the original question: I have observed that kiters do not break a sweat. I don't say that meanly, just an observation. Unless taken to the extreme, it's an activity.
I'm into sports and health. Windsurfer is a real sport. I often sail no harness, a good outing works me up to 150+ heart rate in very few minutes. That's why I do it.
When the wind is light (<14 knots say), I dig up old board+ big sail and freestyle around, which is just as hard on endurance.
When I'd too old and broken for my current sport, and the day is coming soon it seems, then I'll consider kiting, alongside lawnbowling, big boat sailing, and chess. No offense anyone.
|21st January 2010, 03:43 PM
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John I
Great thread. Kiting on waves, from what I've watched, seems quite disconnected compared to surfing or windsurfing them. Heard people that do both say the same.
I've been doing long board wave sailing for years. Go out in stuff that's way too light for kites. So much for windsurfing has been canceled, right? The mind set that wave sailing is for small gear only partially helped reduce our sport. Wife and kid syndrome did too. As did nintendo, overwork, and far too many other distractions.
On the spectrum of water activities from the standpoint of strenuousness: cruise ships to water polo. Windsurfing is tending toward polo, and kiting to cruise ships. I don't have time nor inclination to spend more of my days off getting fat. Shoot, this SUP thing is pretty insane at the moment. I sailed in 0-6 mph foggy 12 foot surf this past Sunday morning. What do I need a paddle for?
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Once inside the cell, HIV is able to hijack the cell's internal machinery. This machinery serves HIV by allowing the virus to replicate (duplicate itself) and later infect more cells in the body. An enzyme called HIV reverse transcriptase converts the virus' RNA into DNA, which is compatible with the genetic material inside the nucleus of the cell. Once this process is completed, the modified form of the viral DNA is integrated into the cell's genetic material through the help of another HIV enzyme called integrase. It is possible for the virus to remain within the nucleus, in a dormant state, for many years. Upon activation, the viral DNA is transcribed into RNA and then used to make viral proteins. The newly formed RNA forms the genetic material of the next generation of viruses. The proteins and RNA assemble near the surface of the cell, preparing the next HIV. Among these proteins is the HIV protease enzyme, which serves to activate other viral proteins.
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