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|March 4, 2005, 09:39 AM
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Handgun Holster Snatch / Retention
I have read some previous threads about handgun retention, but most concentrate on the scenario that a BG is trying to grab an OUTSTRETCHED gun. (Out of the holster in your hands, pointing at presumably the BG).
Does anyone know techniques on if a BG were to attempt to snatch your weapon while still in the holster on your hip? (Either from behind or the side, or from the front...) Also what about a shoulder holster?
What effective countermoves are there?
|March 4, 2005, 10:48 AM
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The primary advice for when someone attempt to snag your gun from it's holster is hang on!
If you carry in an open-top holster with no thumb-break, safety strap or other retention device, you may be looking at your own gun before you can act. Whether your holster has a retention device or not, get your hand on your gun and/or on HIS hand and push DOWN to keep the gun in the holster. Meanwhile, your other hand is trying to rip his eyes out, strike the adam's apple or otherwise inflict pain or damage while you move into him with your shoulder and drive him against a solid object (wall, post, car) as hard as possible. Twist your body to get the gun outta his hand.
Someone going for your gun is an immediate life-threatening situation. Bite, claw, scream, spit, kick, gouge and generally fight dirty to get him to let go and so you can get away.
Once you get clear, move away, draw and hold the gun with your forearm tight against your side pointed at him.
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|March 4, 2005, 12:01 PM
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Pretty much what Bill said.
If you have a knife off-side, deploy it if you can (I'm guilty of not practicing this enough). Get that blade right under the grabbers nose and PUSH UP HARD!!! He will most likely let go of your gun...
If you use a knife on his grabbing hand, do yourself a favor and don't slash, you're just as likely to cut yourself. Put the point on his wrist (or wherever you have a clear opening), and shove it in as hard as you can.
If you don't have an off-side knife or BUG, stomp, bite poke, knee, etc....
Don't play fair is the bottom line.
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The primary target is what we call the thoracic triangle. Shots to this area tend to make people FDGB ("fall down go boom").
|March 4, 2005, 05:15 PM
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this works also
"If you have a knife off-side, deploy it if you can (I'm guilty of not practicing this enough). Get that blade right under the grabbers nose and PUSH UP HARD!!! He will most likely let go of your gun..."
This can work even without a knife. If you make your hand open, fingers togethor, and stiff as you can get it, then place the pinky under the nose and against the teeth then press up and into the skull as hard as you freakin can the tendancy is for the head to go that direction and the body to follow. This has to be practiced to be effective and needs to happen very fast - remember the BG is in a fight for his life as well and will try to bite, scratch, kick... etc just as you are doing.
This is something that if practiced can be followed with a strike to the fleshy area directly behind the chin and more then likely get you far enough away from the BG that you can then either run or do whatever else you have to do based on situation.
Note that you can get creative with this also, as another person suggested, poke them in the eyes. Most people I know will drop fast when there eyes have been comprimised...
There are many targets available, the biggest thing is to train on how to use them.
If you train your much more likely to succeed when you need it...
|March 4, 2005, 06:16 PM
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This can work even without a knife. If you make your hand open, fingers togethor, and stiff as you can get it, then place the pinky under the nose and against the teeth then press up and into the skull as hard as you freakin can
jburtonpdx, If you take the heel of your hand and drive it hard enough up and against the BG's nose he's a gonner!
Do either of you folks write action novels or movie scripts? Good stuff!
|March 4, 2005, 06:39 PM
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First thing, hang on to your gun! Press it down hard, so that it can't be drawn. Then, depending on where the BG is, fight dirty. Try to hit groins, eyes, nose, etc. Remember, even a light swipe of the nose will disorient most people, along with being hit in the groin. Once you get free, step back a few paces, and draw on him! Call cops, or have someone do it for you. The best defense for this kind of situation, is a good offense! Don't allow someone to see your gun! Concealed means concealed! The better hidden it is, the lower the chance of it being taken. About the knife, I would just make a huge gash on the inside of the guy's leg, right below the groin, as a major artery runs there, and the guy would bleed out in about 3 min, all the while, quickly becoming weak.
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|March 4, 2005, 06:49 PM
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A long time ago, I was taught that the arch on the top of your foot, and your toes are very, very vulnerable, . . . and, . . . have a tendency to emit real pain when they are hurt.
I have ever since, practiced and relied (because I virtually always wear boots with a very hard heel) on the idea of breaking the other's arch and or toes, whichever my falling foot lands on.
This works especially well if they are wearing tennies or something of that type.
A follow-up shot to the other knee (all weight will be on that leg by then) will put him/her down, . . . and only surgical precision will ever allow them to walk reasonably well again.
As an aside, . . . they will no longer be interested in you, your gun, your money, or anything else. The pain of a broken arch, several broken toes, and a knee joint that has been reversed, . . . will keep them well occupied until they can get to their lawyer.
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|March 4, 2005, 07:42 PM
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Bullrock, I learned that from a local SD's Defensive Tactics Instructor. He's got more tricks up his sleeve than Carter has pills, most of 'em 'dirty', too
He demonstrated on me with the flat backside of my own knife. I'm 6'-6", and by the time he was done, I think I topped out about 7' or so
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The primary target is what we call the thoracic triangle. Shots to this area tend to make people FDGB ("fall down go boom").
|March 4, 2005, 09:05 PM
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Yep, under the nose is a very good presure point. Imagining it applied with a knife blade brings tears to my eyes...
And the stomp to the arch, which is what I wanted to address, but Dwight covered that one pretty well. But be careful when lifting a foot to stomp or even step when struggling as that leaves you with only a half support - be quick and vicious - your balance doesn't need the weakening.
Rake to the eyes is great if you're facing the attacker. Really good if you can get to some keys in your off pocket.
But if he's behind you, use that off elbow hard and often! Center mass - sternum area if you can't get his head, groin if it's in reach, or his arms if you can reach 'em, he'll let go if you break one. Strong, vicious...
Should also mention the don'ts. Don't try to match strengths - don't wrestle around with the guy trying to show you are strong enough he can't force the gun out. Get some kind of equalizer - a weapon, or go for one of the soft spots on the guy. He's trying to kill you - there's no such thing as fighting fair is such an instance.
Don't give up.
Don't fight silently. Cuss, scream, call for help, threaten, whatever. Vocalization attracts attention and can be demoralizing to an attacker.
Don't stay near when you do break free - create distance.
Don't try to draw the weapon on your own until you have a safe distance from retention threats.
What part of "... shall not be infringed..." don't you understand?
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|March 5, 2005, 07:52 AM
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that would be nice
"Do either of you folks write action novels or movie scripts? Good stuff!"
It would be cool if I could get paid for my desire to take personal responsibility for mine and my family's safety...
At the same time it would be great if the info helped anybody out of a bad situation. I have studied fighting since I was young - I don't call it martial arts, what I study is not artistic it is fighting.
Still the best method of retention is to not let the BG get in physical contact with you or your gun. Seems obvious I know, but often people do not consider that.
One of the first methods of formally taught defense I learned was - don't be there when the attack is made. Sounds kind of wimpy but it works very well - if the excrement is about to hit the fan, get you and yours out of there. Then it is far less likely to turn into a wrestling match for your firearm, unless it is also the favorite firearm of your wife/girlfriend/husband/boyfriend, in which case you are SOL...
|March 5, 2005, 12:43 PM
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Pushing down works well with most types of holsters and is the only way to go with an IWB.
With an OWB holster, try grabbing the bottom of the holster and pulling it up and out. This will lock the butt of the pistol into your waist area and is very effective with a holster that is securely attached to the belt. This technique, for obvious reasons, will not work with a paddle holster.
For an attempted snatch from the rear, quickly turning towards the side you wear your pistol on will often break the attackers grip. From the front, which way you turn will depend upon which hand the attacker uses to grab your weapon. Movement is simultaneous with other defensive measures.
Since movement and defensive measures must be instinctive to be effective, get with a buddy or SO and practice at half speed to prevent injuries. Ring's Blue Guns are highly recommended training tools for retention drills. www.blueguns.com
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|March 5, 2005, 01:21 PM
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I've practiced "fighting dirty" ever since High school. If ya wanna take a poke at me it ain't gonna be pretty
Anyway, back to the question. I watched as the local Chief of Police, a guy about 6', 170lbs. was giving a class and as part of it he brought up a patrolman with a non-retention holster on his duty belt, about 6'4" and 265lbs.
After 3 checks for "clear" of his firearm by 3 different people the Chief explained to everyone that he was going to disarm officer Bob and turn his own gun on him. He explained this was going to happen very fast and officer Bob needed to be prepared to defend his firearm.
That said, 2 1/2 seconds later ol Bob was a bit astonished and staring down the barrel of his firearm.
If you have a non-retention holster maybe you shouldn't keep bullets in it..
|March 6, 2005, 11:40 PM
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I agree with almost all of the posts on this subject, but I have a problem with some of the terminology. The phrases "fight dirty" and "fair fight" should not
be allowed into this conversation. When you are fighting for your life, nothing is "dirty" fighting, "fair play" has no place in it, and I resent those terms being used to describe a life-or-death struggle.
The bottom line is that you do what you have to do to stay alive, period.
If that means ripping the guy's jugular out with your teeth, you do it.
I could get more graphic, but the point is, to stay alive, you do whatever is necessary at the moment.
There are two sides to every story, but in a life-or-death fight, the loser
won't be around to tell his side of it.
|March 7, 2005, 05:39 AM
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Don't get taken by surprize.
Depending on how good your peripheral vision, you have for the sake of practicality, up to about 180 degrees of vision. The 180 degrees you can not readily see or detect movement facing straight ahead is a major vulnerability. You must constantly be aware of who and what is going on around you.
There are specific techniques for breaking off a grab wearing a strongside belt holster and others, but they might be difficult to properly articulate in words alone. Better to seek a professional trainer for some one on one hands on.
An alternative or supplemental is to carry a knife accessible to the weak hand - either a small fixed blade or one-handed opening folder if legal in your state/locality. Trap with the strong hand, draw and use blade with the weak hand.
But bear in mind that if someone get's their mitt around the grip of your piece you'd better be able to turn it on 100% in an instant. Depending on their speed, agility and strength, your assailant might be able to pull you right off your feet, tear your whole belt and holster out of the trouser loops, or around your body etc - all by the grip of your handgun.
It can not be emphasized enough that if you spot trouble coming, even if you only get a few seconds, you have a far better chance of prevailing than if you are taken completely by surprize.
|March 7, 2005, 06:29 AM
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dirty/fair fight
"I agree with almost all of the posts on this subject, but I have a problem with some of the terminology. The phrases "fight dirty" and "fair fight" should not
be allowed into this conversation. When you are fighting for your life, nothing is "dirty" fighting, "fair play" has no place in it, and I resent those terms being used to describe a life-or-death struggle."
The only fight that is dirty, is one I loose... It is my responsibility to be prepared and adhere to the instruction I have been given.
I was taught at a very young age to make it home for dinner and I intend to do that every day. (if you ever see my belly you will believe that I have not missed a meal )
Any fight is a fight for my life and I will not loose. It is that simple. I am not going to break somebodys neck if it is not required to win, and if possible I will run away but I will not loose the fight. More then likely the only time I would not be able to run away is if my wife and kids are with me. In that case any threat is going to be considered as deadly or an iminent bodily harm threat in my mind, and I will do whatever is needed to protect them.
|March 8, 2005, 11:03 PM
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But we also have to remember that most people are indoctrinated by TV that the "good guys" play fair, fight only with their fists and don't kick someone when they're down.
Thus, the term "fight dirty" is to wake up the sheeple to the idea that "fighting dirty" is perfectly acceptable when your life is on the line. In such a case, there is only ONE rule: Don't lose.
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|March 8, 2005, 11:25 PM
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I totally agree with BillCA! No matter how ugly it gets, DON'T LOSE!
|March 17, 2005, 09:44 PM
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Whether a one hand grab or two hand grab from front or rear, you should immediatly trap the attackers hand on top of your weapon as tightly as you can all the while twisting from side to side with your hips as fast and hard as possible. First and foremost before you can attack him you have to keep him from accessing your weapon. Get free and get distance from the attacker. Once you are free you can make the decision to use the necessary level of force. You can practice this with a dummy weapon and a friend. Make it real, be forceful. It will give you a reality check especially if you are one of those that uses an open top holster. Once again, that is why it is so important to be aware of your surroundings, and better to be concealed, if you have an easy access holster.
Good Luck
|March 18, 2005, 02:43 PM
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Dux, there are several fine programs on retention out there.
I highly recommend OSG's class: http://opskillsgroup.com/description_hrc.htm
Benjamin Salas, without question, is one of the up and coming "stars" of the "training community".
Best wishes.
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|March 21, 2005, 11:38 AM
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I'm going to explain what I was taught by a judo instructor. I don't know if he designed this or someone else.
His method was to not go for retention but to disable the person attempting to take your gun. Empty your gun and holster it. Have someone, "Bob" here, grab and hang on to your gun. I'm explaining right hand strong side carry since I'm right handed. Get your right arm behind Bob's arm with the bend of your arm below Bob's elbow. Swing your right hand up smartly and lift. This traps Bob's arm and hand against your side. As demonstrated to us even if Bob got the gun out he could only shoot the floor not you. I consider the next step shown optional.
The instructor would take his left hand, thumb extender, and using the Bob's nose as a guide, shove his left hand thumb into the left side of Bob's right eye, getting his thumb behind the eye and pulling forward to remove the eye.
When you try this be very careful because it seems like you could break your Bob's arm very easily. If it were a BG than a broked arm is a plus. The eye removal is still optional.
I am not LE or Judo trained. I was just so impressed with the demo it has a permenate spot in my brain.
|March 21, 2005, 09:29 PM
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Col Klink,
That will work only as long as you can simultaneously keep pressure on his forearm with your right arm and make the jabs at his eyes.
The problem I have with this is twofold. First, it allows the BG to get the gun out of the holster. This is bad for any number of reasons, not the least of which is the danger to bystanders, your feet/legs, side, etc. For if the BG is able to wrench his arm free, you are potentially DOA.
Secondly, in martial arts it is well known that concentration on our muscle groups can lapse when the mind is preoccupied with other things. For example, if someone has you in a rear choke hold, slamming your heel down on his instep might work to injure him, but the toes are more sensitive and more easily broken. Slamming onto them, even if it doesn't cause pain, distracts the mind from the hand you have on their wrist. If you pull on their wrist just after slamming onto their foot you can usually gain a few inches to duck out of the choke hold. Thus, in the above scenario, YOUR mind is diverted while poking at his eyes and he may be able to break your forearm "grip" at that point.
One method that I did see demonstrated could be used if you were alert to someone getting "too close" (instead of being surprised). Push your strong hand down on the gun & his hand then TURN into him with your off-hand palm up and rigid. Strike to the diaphram area with a straight jab as HARD as you can, trying to twist your off-side shoulder into the movement. When hit, his grip weakens and you can peel it off the gun and twist away. If done correctly you won't have to shoot him because he will be preoccupied just trying to breathe!. I should add that striking the throat will work too, but increases the likelihood of a crippling or fatal injury. The heel of the hand to the chin or base of the nose could work too, if you have the reach.
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|March 21, 2005, 09:37 PM
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Fight to live and fight to kill... fighting for honor is for the graveyard.
I had a person try to grab my service pistol in a scuffle at a call one night, I pulled my baton, and cut right into his throat with it and killed him.
That was an IA nightmare, but I was cleared. It's either us or them people!
|March 25, 2005, 05:45 AM
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Unfortunately, I've never taken (I plan on changing this) any hands-on weapon retention training, but based upon the exposure to the subject that I've had, I would likely prefer the Lindell system of retention, or perhaps a simplified version based upon it. Material from Habermehl, Caracci, and Ayoob typically show the first response is to clap the strong hand directly atop of either the handgun's grip or the attackers hand, with the the support coming across and providing more strength to that grip, pressing down and back into the holster. They all seem to stress that having only one hand on the gun and attempting to strike is not the thing to do.
Apparently, another thing in vogue with "snatchers" is attempting to rip the entire holster itself (with holstered handgun) off of the belt, achieved by coming down with all one's weight between the holster and belt. The method of holster attachment to the belt becomes very important at that moment, one would expect. Stitches ripping, plastic breaking, etc. Another reason to update ones equipment should it be old and broken down.
If I can recall the Lindell system relies upon leverage, not brute strength, and utilizes trapping, positioning, and leverage. Habermehl and Caracci's training tapes both mentioned to trap and then drop your center of gravity, bringing the attacker off balance and not as able to utilize his strength. The concept of the outer part of a circle turns faster than the center is used also, i.e., trap the attackers hand/s, then turn a quick and violent small circle, which should prove difficult for anyone to hang on.
C'mon, I believe there was someone on this forum in the past that was Lindell trained. Anyone here to enlighten us as to the advantages of the system.
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|March 25, 2005, 06:36 AM
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Regarding retention techniques, here's a old post by Marty Hayes, of FAS (Firearms academy of Seattle) that speaks about the Lindell method vs. "destructive" techniques.
"Any method that relies on destructive techniques also hinges on physical strength to overpower an opponent. Having said that, if you possess the physical strength to do the techniques properly, no prob. But, as an instructor, I believe I need to teach techniques that people who are not the most physically fit can also do. Hence, I started teaching the LIndell method about 7-8 years ago, and continue to do so today.
As previously stated, it takes practice to master the techniques. I got news for you, mastering ANY skill takes practice. If a person took the time to practice WR as much as they do shooting, they would either be very skilled at WR or lousy at shooting too.
The Lindell method relies on leverage, not strength. Thus, pretty much anyone who has a reasonable level of physical strength and mobility can learn the techiques."
Interesting.... I would think that being well rounded, knowing the Lindell system very well, yet also having the capability to do strikes as well, would be very beneficial.
|March 28, 2005, 09:46 PM
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Bill: Someday we will be in the same place at the same time. Check out "Elk Grove Shoot" in Glock Talk State Clubs/California. I have the same user name there. When we are face to face remind me to demonstrate the hold.
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Boys-To-Men Mentor Program: This unique prevention and early intervention program enables State of Indiana employees to serve as role models for African-American male youth ages 6-18. As volunteers, the mentors assist in the cultivation and development of positive self-esteem and academic achievements. The mentors also work to enhance the protégés knowledge in the areas of health, conflict resolution, cultural competency, personal skills and life choices. The group meets monthly.
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Bid awarded for bulk water station
During the Sweetwater City Commission on Tuesday morning at City Hall, a bid was awarded for the construction of a bulk water station which will be located at the Highland High Service Pump Station.City engineer John Voller reviewed the two bids received by the city, but recommended the bid from Purcell Contracting Limited in Meridian, Texas. Their project totaled $312,000 and had a completion date of 150 days from the start date. Although both bids were in compliance, the selected company's price came within the range hoped for by city staff. However, two bids were rejected for a used dump truck for the Solid Waste Disposal Department. With a budgeted price of $75,000, one bid came in significantly over the cost while the other bid did not meet the city's specifications.As a result, city manager Eddie Brown stated that a new route will have to be taken to obtain a truck. However, he added that there is difficulty in finding bids on used vehicles.In addition, approval was given to allow city staff to purchase one 26 to 30 horsepower John Deere tractor mower for the Source of Supply Department through the Texas Buy Board. No local vendors are available, and by obtaining the state's low bid the purchase can be done in an efficient manner.Furthermore, city staff was also authorized by the commission to go out for bids for three trucks: a 3/4-ton pickup with four-wheel drive for the Source of Supply Department, a 112-ton pickup with an extended cab for the Wastewater Treatment, and a 3/4-ton pickup with a utility bed for Central Garage and Stores.Approval was also given to allow city staff to dispose of a variety of surplus assets through a public auction. The annual auction--which could be held as early as May 4--would include used property such as old police cars, city sedans, an ambulance with a new motor, and other various items.


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Here's how I taught my dog to catch food in mid-air:
My husband and I would sit on the sofa with a bowl of popcorn.
My dog would watch us.
Piece by piece, we would fling popcorn at her.
She looked utterly confused each time a kernel bounced off of her face. She'd watch them fly by like it was a tennis match. She'd run after them, pick them up, and look at us again as we pelted her with more popcorn.
Then, one evening, after many rounds of this routine…
…she opened her mouth and caught one.
We were shocked. So was she. For a brief moment, the three of us just looked at each other dumfounded.
Then, my husband and I jumped up as if she had scored the winning goal. We patted her excitedly. We yelled "Good girl! Good girl!" It was our own living room version of the 1951 classic baseball moment… "The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant!"
Since then, she'll catch any food you toss her way. (Though she lets raw broccoli bounce off her head.)
So, here's why this matters to your business.
Celebration is crucial.
And no, I'm not comparing you to a dog. (Though you could do worse than being my dog, that's for sure.)
What I AM doing is sharing a key to your future success.
Celebrating your victories will train your brain to OWN IT. Even if it's for a brief moment.
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Celebrating accomplishments affirms you've done something brave, challenging or even just tedious.
Acknowledging yourself for completions teaches you to receive, to FEED yourself.
And this is probably the one thing you always forget to do.
See, you're a creator. You look ahead. You see ideas. You see the ideal. You see what's possible.
As such, you look to the horizon. You place the bar pretty high above your head. You demand a lot from yourself.
This is great.
But the problem is that when you don't stop to take in what you've completed and created, then you are always chasing the horizon line. The bar is always just above your head.
And when that happens, you lose your light. You resent your clients. You become small. You miss the abundance of your life and of this world.
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Ranked Stags Trump UMBC, Face Yale on Saturday
The #13 Fairfield University men's lacrosse team scored eight times in the first-half on its way to a 14-9 win over visiting UMBC on Alumni Field Saturday afternoon. The Stags, who snap a two-game losing streak, are 3-2, while the Retrievers fall to 1-3.
The Stags scored three goals in a span of 5:40 in the first eight minutes of the game. Colin McLinden put home a Jordan Greenfield pass at the 12:46 mark to get the scoring going. Greenfield then found the back of the net unassisted at the 8:08 mark for a 2-0 lead and Bryan Barry netted a Tristan Sperry pass 62 seconds later for a 3-0 advantage. The Retrievers answered with a three-goal run of their own, this coming in a 2:30 stretch. David Campbell scored at the 5:57 mark to get UMBC on the board and then 45 seconds later fed Zach Linkous to make the score 3-2. Ty Kashur tied the score with an unassisted tally at the 3:27 mark of the quarter.
The period nearly came to a close with the score tied, but Sperry found the back of the net with four ticks left to give Fairfield a 4-3 edge. Fairfield would score four times in the second quarter, while holding UMBC scoreless in the period. Greenfield scored at the 9:13 mark and after the Stags won the ensuing face-off Marshall Johnson struck 13 ticks later to make the Stags advantage 6-3. Sam Snow put home a Greenfield pass at the 4:35 mark to give the Stags a 7-3 lead and TJ Neubauer rounded out the first-half scoring with a goal with 3:14 to play before the break to give the Stags an 8-3 lead.
Greenfield started the scoring in the second-half with an unassisted goal 90 seconds into the period, that completed the Stags 6-0 run and gave Fairfield a 9-3 edge. Linkous scored a man-up goal for the Retrievers at the 7:48 mark to close the deficit to 9-4 and give UMBC is first goal in nearly 27 minutes of action. Conor Finch struck for an unassisted goal for UMBC at the 5:13 mark to make the score 9-4, but again Fairfield put together an offensive run.
Sperry started the stretch of scoring for Fairfield with his second goal with 3:49 to play in the third quarter. Snow put home a pass from Johnson at the 2:37 mark of the quarter and Greenfield wrapped up the periods scoring with 94 seconds left to make the score 12-5. Linkous snapped the Fairfield run with a goal 49 seconds into the final period, but he was answered by McLinden (13:05) and Snow (11:30) as Fairfield pushed the lead to 14-6. Finch scored twice (10:48 & 2:35) around a Nate Lewnes goal (8:31) for the final margin.
Jack Murphy earned the win in net for the Stags with a career-best 17 saves in net, with 10 stops coming in the second-half. Adam Cohen took the loss for UMBC allowing 14 goals against eight saves.
Greenfield finished as the leading scorer in the game with a career-best six points as he netted four goals and handed out two assists. McLinden finished with two goals and two assists, while Snow recorded a hat trick. Sperry had two goals and Johnson finished with two points.
UMBC was led by the four points of Conor Finch, who scored three times, as did Linkous. Campbell had a goal and an assist as well for the Retrievers.
Barry picked up a game-high equaling, and career-best, eight ground balls for the Stags, who had a 36-32 edge in the category. Michael Roe had three ground balls as he went 8-18 at the face-off X. Phil Poe was 16-27 at the X with eight ground balls for UMBC.
Fairfield returns to action on March 9 when it travels to Yale for a 1 p.m. contest.


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Kcal 433 Fat 23.6g Fat(sats) 10.6g Carbs 53.4g (per 100.0g)
You may have noticed me mentioning over the last couple of months that I have been buying an increasing amount of chocolates from Waitrose supermarkets. If you are one of my UK readers and you haven't checked the confectionery shelf of your local store yet, you may well be in for a nice surprise. Not only do they seem to offer a wide range of imported chocolates, but they also for some reason seem to carry a lot more smaller niche brands. A name that would fall nicely in to that category would be 'Burnt Sugar', a brand that has been fleetingly mentioned by ChocolateMission readers over the past year. Today I thought I would give the brand it's first run on the rating system by taking a look at these 'chewy caramels dipped in dark chocolate'.
£1.99 of my monies bought me a 110.0g pack that included several variable sized pieces. Taking consideration of the range as a whole, I have to mention that I liked the stand out that the different Burnt Sugar products had on the shelf. The varieties on offer were nicely differentiated thanks to some sensible colour coding, though consistency was kept with the Burnt Sugar brand logo nicely decorating each box of each. Inside the exterior packaging the caramels were kept within a transparent film packet. This wasn't the most glamorous looking style of presentation, however it cannot be denied that it kept the contents in a well maintained condition, as the toffee like aromas that were released once the packet was opened smelt glorious.
As you may have guessed from the product description this was a product formed of two key constituents. According to the outer packaging the outer dark chocolate comprised 33.0% of the total product, whilst the caramel made up the remaining 67.0%. In terms of quality the two varied massively in what they delivered. Starting with the negatives, I have to say I thought the dark chocolate was pretty poor. I found the melt pretty waxy and slow starting, whilst the cocoa flavours were more laid back and subtle than I was hoping for. According to the packaging the chocolate was of a 55% cocoa min recipe, though the chocolate flavour hit was pretty poor and didn't create the desired flavour impact in the mouth. Conversely my perceptions of the inner chewy caramel fillings were much more positive, primarily due to them contributing about ten times more to the resulting taste. Just like the outer chocolate, the flavours were slow starting, however once the caramel had heated and softened in the mouth the delicious butter led toffee flavours shone through nicely. It was very noticeable that each piece left a lasting impression of burnt, toasted sugary flavours in the mouth, which probably shouldn't have taken me by surprise given the brand name :D
Overall these Chewy Caramels have scored reasonably well on the rating system, but they could have easily done even better had the quality of the chocolate been superior. If I was rating the caramel centres in isolation I probably would have gone as high as awarding them a 9.0 out of 10, as they delivered on everything that a good quality caramel should do. The centres were most enjoyable when sucked on, which made them pleasantly soft in texture whilst they released their delicious tasting buttery, sweet flavours. This was all well in good, but unfortunately the dark chocolate that coated each piece was just not up to scratch, and was lacking any real flavour depth. Given the varying quality of the two different components it is a bit difficult saying whether I would recommend these or not. I guess it just depends on what you are looking for from the product. If you aren't the biggest fan of dark chocolate you might see the mild chocolate as a positive thing, but on the other hand if you are after a caramel with a rich tasting dark chocolate flavour hit you are going to be left a little disappointed. Second opinions are very welcome .... please share them ChocolateMission fans!
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University of Oregon negotiations involve pay, power
EUGENE — Bargainers working on a new faculty contract at the University of Oregon are debating bread-and-butter issues such as pay and benefits along with questions about who's in charge at the Eugene school, officials said.
Negotiating sessions have been held every other week since last year, but both sides say progress has been slow on a new deal for the 1,800-member United Academics of the University of Oregon.
About 100 professors, instructors and supporters demonstrated Tuesday outside Knight Library, the Eugene Register-Guard reported.
They chanted, "We are the university," while rattling metal water bottles containing dried pinto beans.
As bargaining got underway, the union asked for 7.5 percent across-the-board raises over three years and other increases that would cost the university about $26 million. The university proposed 4.5 percent across-the-board raises and merit pay that would cost about $14 million, the newspaper said.
To offer more, administrators would have to cut programs or raise tuition, said Tim Gleason, an administration representative and dean of the School of Journalism and Communication.
The university already has proposed a 6 percent increase in tuition and fees for the fiscal year starting July 1.
The union contends the administration has access to $100 million in unrestricted net assets that it could tap to pay for raises.
Faculty members also want a contract that recognizes their voice in how the university is governed so they can fight what they see as damaging trends such as cheap online courses, said Peter Keyes, union spokesman and an associate professor of architecture.
However, Gleason said negotiations were being slowed by the debate over language and the nature of the university.
"We're trying to keep the focus on the terms and conditions of employment, which are what a labor contract is about," Gleason said.
The faculty members say the university charter and Oregon law define the school in two elements — the university president and the faculty. The faculty members want the contract to refer to management as either "administration" or "university administration."
Gleason said the university — not the administration — is the legal entity that's forging a contract with the union, and bargainers won't sign "anything that refers to us as anything but the university."
Union officials insist progress has been slowed because the administration takes issues to a behind-the-scenes committee, not by the language question.
Gleason said the issues are too complex to resolve at the bargaining table.
Information from: The Register-Guard, http://www.registerguard.com


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Saturday, 18 February 2012 10:57
On February 8 (2012), eight young boys were slaughtered by American bombs as they tried to keep warm as they tended sheep. NATO apologized and excused themselves by saying, " "The decision to bomb this group was made because they were seen as adult-sized and moving in a tactical fashion", according to the New York Times. Relatives of the boys said that one boy was 12 and several others were younger. NATO countered this: "Our view is that initial assessment suggests them that they are closer to 15 to 16 with one older."
This is not an isolated event. While MWC News readers know this is not an isolated event, those that rely on mainstream media for their news probably don't know about this and the ongoing NATO atrocities that have been happening with disturbing regularity over the past number of years.
On February 4 The Bureau of Investigative Journalism issued a report entitled, "Obama terror drones: CIA tactics in Pakistan include targeting rescuers and funerals".
The report states that since Obama took office three years ago, "between 282 and 535 civilians have been credibly reported as killed including more than 60 children. A three month investigation including eye witness reports has found evidence that at least 50 civilians were killed in follow-up strikes when they had gone to help victims. More than 20 civilians have also been attacked in deliberate strikes on funerals and mourners."
The report also states that unmanned Predator or Reaper strikes occur in Pakistan averaging one every four days. John Brennan, the president's top counterterrorism adviser, argues that the US has the right to unilaterally strike terrorists anywhere in the world, not just what he called 'hot battlefields'. The targeting of rescuers after an initial attack as well as funerals is clearly a deliberate massacre of civilians.
Many legal experts disagree with Brennan. "Naz Modirzadeh, Associate Director of the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research (HPCR) at Harvard University, said killing people at a rescue site may have no legal justification.
'Not to mince words here, if it is not in a situation of armed conflict, unless it falls into the very narrow area of imminent threat then it is an extra-judicial execution', she said. 'We don't even need to get to the nuance of who's who, and are people there for rescue or not. Because each death is illegal. Each death is a murder in that case.'
Between May 2009 and June 2011, at least fifteen attacks on rescuers were reported by credible news media, including the New York Times, CNN, Associated Press, ABC News and Al Jazeera.
Overall, there have been approximately 3,000 killed in drone strikes and 175 of those killed are reported to be children. Of 314 strikes, 262 were carried out by Obama.
The Crime
As human rights abuses go, as war crimes go, as crimes against humanity go, the dropping of bombs on populated areas is among the most egregious methods of mass murder in the history of humanity. Aside from recent drone attacks in Middle Eastern countries, many thousands have been slaughtered by NATO or American bombs in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Iraq, Yugoslavia, Libya, Lebanon, Grenada, Yemen, Somalia, and Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and all the watchdogs that have the self appointed responsibility for raising the alarm about human rights abuses seem to overlook the dropping of bombs on civilians. They mention it when its status as a crime is not controversial but considering what is actually happening, perhaps it's fair to say they don't want to rock the American boat. The civilians that are killed in these bomb attacks are dead as surely as the Jews that died in Hitler's ovens. They live in terror as the people of New York felt on September 11, 2001 and they live with it on a daily basis.
If you compare this crime with torture, first degree murder, sex crimes or any conceivable crime, none can compare with the terror and suffering that accompanies the dropping of bombs on populated areas. Serial killers stalk, rape, and murder women and its front page news. Psychopaths cruelly carry out their nefarious deeds and it haunts our nightmares. Yet NATO murders as a matter of habit and we don't even notice.
The most outrageous act that has affected public consciousness in the West was the terrorist attacks on the twin towers in New York. That was the mother of all terrorist attacks. Those attacks have taken on an air of sanctity, of religious seriousness. There is not much argument from anywhere; those attacks were singularly brutal in their indiscriminate violence and they ripped through the collective consciousness of America. America has been changed by it and unfortunately, that change is not pretty. We are right to view this act with the horror and disgust that is the common reaction to them.
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The President of the United States recently carried out a 'hit' on Anwar al Awlaki. And what did he use to kill this American citizen? He used a bomb. He not only killed Awlaki but anybody that was in the vicinity. Did Obama care about anybody that was in the vicinity? No he did not. Did he care that he carried out an illegal murder of an American citizen?
A week later he killed Awlaki's 16 year old son, again with a bomb that killed anybody near the boy that might have been guilty of being Awlaki's son.
There is no member of organized crime families or street gangs that can come close to the psychopathic callousness found among those in the employ of the American state. Their lofty status does not make them immune from prosecution. Those that have attacked civilians and murdered them are guilty of war crimes. President Obama has joined an exclusive club. A club whose current members include but is not exclusive to Robert McNamara, Henry Kissinger, Bush Sr., Bush Jr., Cheney, Rumsfeld, Bill Clinton, Paul Wolfowitz.
Given the history, it's not much wonder we've come to expect the murder of civilians as par for the course. But when we consider the open boasting about the current savagery - as Obama basks in the limelight of extrajudicial murder, we may feel as if the most crude 'B' rated movies of late night TV, the movie where a mad man takes over the word, to be prophetic. We don't live in interesting times as much as we live in bizarre times.
To be fair, they do sometimes offer weak justifications for the ongoing mass murders. They will justify it and say that the terrorists are at fault for using human shields. That is why innocent people die. They imagine a scenario where the locals that are defending their invaded homeland (terrorists or 'insurgents) leave the home when the Americans approach, stand in the desert with an AK 47, and let the American bombs rain down on them as they shoot in the general direction of the planes that sail safely through the stratosphere and obliterate them.
Or, they may argue that terrorists live in the village and that the pragmatic utility of killing women and children justify getting the terrorists to save the lives of good clean 'White people'. When arguments are made in such a way, we know we are dealing with rationalizations that are not even vaguely connected to rationality.
In the coming months and years, it is likely that thousands of people; people that are now reading opinion pieces as you are reading this one, people that are being tucked into bed by their parents for a good night's sleep, people that are falling in love and people that are embarrassed because they said something silly, will be slaughtered by American or, NATO bombs. Those people will be guilty of being born in Iran.
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15. Keyless entry experience?swiss-house Aug 3, 2011 5:58 PM (in response to sd-native)
If you'd like to steal the image and instruction text we've created for our guests, go ahead and grab in out of our "How to use..." document - it's on the first page:
16. Keyless entry experience?iopbeachhouse Aug 19, 2011 7:28 PM (in response to swiss-house)
Thanks so much for sharing your document! We have just installed Schlage locks with the eRL Controller. The system sends instructions to the renter's e-mail, but I like your use of a photograph.
17. Keyless entry experience?sunbound Sep 3, 2011 3:18 PM (in response to kingfisher)
Hello; in July 2011 we installed a keyless entry system in our beachside condo. The battery included in the package lasted 3 months instead of the suggested 1 year. We found out today. We did not leave a key (to avoid people sneaking others in and making money from our property: in the past; this happened for over year). Now my manager is telling me the cleaning lady tried to get in and there is no light that comes on, he thinks the battery is dead. I have asked my neighbour to verify. We'll probably have to fly there to reprogram it (it's complicated). We bought a erentallock, supposed to be the best and very expensive because it's weather proof (beach). Our lock faces opposite the beach. I'm so annoyed; I thought we had found a solution.I have a guest going in a few weeks. Who can you trust?
18. Re: Keyless entry experience?iopbeachhouse Sep 3, 2011 3:30 PM (in response to sunbound)
Oh - I am so sorry you have to do this! We do have a key down at our place,
but not in the house. We have a young woman who watches the property for us
and she has the key for this very reason. There just is no way to know how
long batteries will last especially in humid climates. Someone nearby need
to have a key, maybe your cleaning person or maintenance man?
19. Re: Keyless entry experience?sunbound Sep 3, 2011 3:48 PM (in response to sd-native)
That's exactly the one we installed in July, only 3 months ago! The battery included in kit died yesterday. Now we have to either send a key and have someone try to reprogram it, or fly down there.The support team told us we should be using only Duracell batteries. I suggested they indicate to his new clients that they should not use battery inside package. It was supposed to last 1 year. We just bought a battery tester.
20. Re: Keyless entry experience?sunbound Sep 3, 2011 3:51 PM (in response to iopbeachhouse)
Yes,we debated whether we should leave a key and almost did. But even as a back up , people got in last time. My son's friend forgot and left the key at the front desk (it went missing for two weeks) instead of bringing it back to Canada. In the mean time, someone entered our condo and made a hole in the wall, we suspect the previous manager (out of spite). We were trying to avoid this situation repeating itself. The keyless system seemed so safe and reliable. I guess we'll have to leave a key anyway.
21. Re: Keyless entry experience?swlinphx Sep 24, 2011 3:48 PM (in response to claudio.meira)
Wait, if you're using a keyless entry system and then also granting guests access to the permanent key doesn't that defeat the purpose? The point is not just to make getting in and out easier and not having to transfer keys back and forth, but also to prevent anyone of your many guests who are basically strangers (several in each party, several parties a year over several years) from making even one copy. The last thing I want to worry about is that even one person I don't know has a key to our property, especially if guests gave it to someone who lives in the area nearby, as many do have friends or families in the area. Safety is just as important as convenience when it comes to electronic locks.
I love them so much that not only do I have them in all my rentals (about $100 each max) but when my own deadbolt failed I replaced it with one too, except mine not only has keyed and code access, but keyfob remote access as well, just like a vehicle (something you wouldn't want to give to guests anyway) that is great when your hands are full. A backlit keypad is a huge help in my opinion too.
22. Re: Keyless entry experience?swlinphx Sep 24, 2011 4:21 PM (in response to swiss-house)
That is an interesting poing there swiss-house. I must say less use of batteries is appealing (though not necessarily a big deal if the lock one uses doesn't require changing batteries so often to be a nuisance). The part about lining up and having the force to lock even when not exactly aligned is important though. I have installed three different types and all require careful alignment to work properly. I had to scoop out the bolt hole at times to get it just right so the bolt and hole align with minimal effort.
My original was a Weiser PowerBolt (now owned by Kwikset) that does not have a lit keypad and only has 5 number buttons (2 digits per button) which allows for less code combinations. That one has been the most problematic though it seems stable lately.
On another rental just this year I installed a newer Kwikset model (looks a lot like the Plymouth). It still has only 5 buttons, but it does have a backlit keypad and works smoothly and seamlessly (my installation was much more precise as I'd learned from experience). Both of those Kwiksets automatically unbolt the moment the last digit of the correct code is entered. This newer Kwikset though has a better interior interface as the batteries load more securely (less chance of coming dislodged) and forces one to manually turn the knob from inside to prevent needless battery usage (the older PowerBolt allows for manually or electronic locking and unlocking from inside as well).
When my own home deadbolt failed recently, I decided to install an electronic one as well (for convenience). It is a Morning Industry brand and what I like is that it has 10 number buttons (more security/combinations), a backlit keypad and the feature that when you enter the correct code, a green light comes on along with a chime sound, but you still have to press the unlock button separately (or turn the knob manually). If the wrong code is entered a red light comes on with an error tone. This is also the only one that has a third method of entry (besides the key and code) of a remote keyfob, just like for a vehicle. It is real handy when your hands are full, and not something I have to worry about being lost or copied as it is for my personal home only. It uses radio-frequency which is better than infrared (like a TV remote control). It has the most "solid"-feeling interior knob and also has a secure screw so that guests can't easily remove the cover as with the others.
The first Kwikset sells for around $75 now, while the newer Kwikset and Morning Industry sell for around $100. I am local (I live on site) so I don't need the added expense of a remotely Web-managed or programmable lock like the Resort Lock. However, my Morning Industry does have a separate add-on device you can buy to have it controlled via the web. You connect it to your wirelss router and, as long as it is not far from the door, you can access it via the Internet to have the router tell the connected device to send the remote signal to unlock the door from inside. Kinda neat, though I probably won't need it. It's still less expensive than the ultra-fancy programmable types (often with monthly fees) though.
23. Re: Keyless entry experience?locksmithmyrtlebeach Oct 16, 2011 7:36 AM (in response to kingfisher)
There are a few locks on the market that specialize in codes for property owners. They all have their ups and downs and have come a long way in recent years. Some have monthly fees to the website, and cost of the lock and hardware is also a consideration.
I sell them all, so if you want to visit my website i can explain the best product for your needs. I ship anywhere. The advantage in the locks is the fact that the times you choose the code to work, which means if your guest is due out by noon time, then the code doesnt work at 12:01, same goes for housekeepers and maintenance, contractors etc. Huge benifit to worrying about who has a key to your property. I offer 2locks that come with software and internet access so no matter where you are you can generate a codes, and can even do 1 time use codes. Software is rather inexpensive, and locks are suprisingly cheap as well. Plus you can call me anytime, and well come up with a solution that fits your needs.
24. Re: Keyless entry experience?tfv Oct 16, 2011 10:56 AM (in response to locksmithmyrtlebeach)
Our Condo Association will not allow the changing of the door knobs because they want all door knobs to look the same. Is there a keyless device without modifying my door knob?
25. Re: Keyless entry experience?locksmithmyrtlebeach Oct 16, 2011 12:21 PM (in response to tfv)
It depends this is something i have ran into quit a few times, Depends on the hoa,, most of them will eventually allow folks to add whatever type of lock on the door as long as the finish is the same, which is the color brass or stainless steel look. Since all code style locks has a key pad its hard to keep it all the same. If you know what kind of lock you have on your door, and what you want your lock to do, such as many codes or 1 code or maybe something as simple as using the same lock, but add a key that cant be made by a local hardware store etc.. Is your lock a lever or a door knob, and does it have a deadbolt as well??i can help you further i just need to know a little more..
26. Re: Keyless entry experience?swlinphx Oct 16, 2011 5:43 PM (in response to tfv)
When you say they will not allow "changing of the knobs" do you mean you can add whatever deadbolt or lock you want as long as the knob/handle isn't altered? Most keyless locks are deadbolts so you don't have to alter the handle at all. DIdn't with any of mine.
27. Re: Keyless entry experience?tfv Oct 16, 2011 6:21 PM (in response to swlinphx)
Here is a photo of my door. The entire door knob assembly cannot be replaced, so all units should have the same door assembly from the outside. The key is actually a dead bolt. I suggested a similar color type of keyless door knob assembly, but my condo association won't go for it. So am just wondering if there is another way. And no, I cannot add another dead bolt because it will then look different than my nighbours. How about an added device from the inside only that locks the door and can be unlock with a telephone call?
28. Re: Keyless entry experience?swlinphx Oct 16, 2011 7:05 PM (in response to tfv)
Oh, I see.... Yeah, yours are different and non-standard to what you can buy at a store. Ours are the gold-plated (polished brass) type with the curly "elephant trunk" non-locking handles you can get anywhere on the bottom, with a matching (separate) gold deadbolt above it. If they invested a lot of money to get unique, matching lock sets they may not allow it. Obviously, if the rule is that no one can have different door hardware whatsoever (including keeping the same but adding additional) there is not much you can do, although that rule seems a bit extreme and unreasonable, especially when the reason isn't taste or design preference but for avoiding re-keying with vacation rentals and/or for extra security. In that case it seems strange they are able to deny that functional basis for your request.
Yesterday I just changed the handle as well on one of my units which I had already changed the deadbolt on to a keyless entry. Some people have lockboxes too, and those are just grey boxes that sit on the door frame besides the door. These units are outdoors and not interior hallways like yours though, so there may be more of a necessity to keep everything uniform in your case. Yours seem to be almost like the interior of a hotel, which I admit would not look great if the door hardware was all different.
29. Re: Keyless entry experience?skiandglee Oct 17, 2011 9:53 AM (in response to kingfisher)
Go with the ResortLock. I have 2 rental properties and at first I installed the less expensive Schlage locks and they work great, their problem is that they only hold 19 codes and I have 5 that I keep programmed for my own code, cleaners, hot tub guy, work access etc. I had my cleaners deleting the user code after each clean and so I would need to go to the property and program additional codes every couple months which doesn't SOUND like a big deal until you are behind the eight ball and can't make it!
When I bought my 2nd vacation home, it came with a Kaba lock and I was happy to try the new "pre-programmed" locks that I didn't want to pay $300+ for. As soon as I found out what a complicated procedure it was to switch from the lock from the current owner to myself and then pay a yearly fee for the right to create the codes, I removed it and gave it to the rental company that was renting the house prior. I bought the Resort Lock RL4000 and have been so happy with it that I bought the RL2000 for my original house (the door is covered by a porch so I didn't need the additional weather proofing).
Renters have had no problem using the lock or creating their own 3 digit codes. The cleaners love not having to mess with it and I love not having to add more codes every couple months. I got an iButton too which is like a little magnet on a keychain that you just touch to the lock and it unlocks, works for both houses on the same iButton. This is actually far more useful than I had imagined, especially when your arms are full!
The RL4000 does need a backlight but I solved that issue with a $10 solar light from walmart that I mounted to the top of the door frame pointing down at the keypad. Every night, the solar light illuminates the keypad for about 6 hours. I did this just in case the renter arrives after dark because we all know that when the renters get there, every light in the house and the porch lights all go on and stay on until they leave!
I also use the Schlage iLink locks on my owner's closet doors and they are controlled using Zwave through my alarm panel. The alarm interface on the web and my phone gives me the ability to lock/unlock, see the status of the lock and create/delete user codes which is really nice.
Lastly, I leave a fake rock with the key to the front door in case of failure in a hidden area with other rocks just in case but do not tell anyone about it.


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Reproductive choices are a delicate subject, to most Americans. Their opinions are shaped by the Medical community, the Legal community, the Clergy, Politicians, and others. I'd like to zero in on the medical community. A lot of us old geezers, remember when the book Little Black Sambo was banned in this country because it offended some Americans along racial lines. And they felt it was a racial slur.
That's the way I feel about the medical community's delivering information to the American public. I think the medical term Abortion should turn into the phase "reproductive choice" or words to that effect. I believe that before the medical community releases information, that it must consider the emotional welfare of the woman involved. To further that I don't believe any woman would consent to the release of any information contained in her medical records in that regard to anyone. And that must be considered heavily by the medical community when it delivers it's renderings to the public.
Most of the information out there portrays reproductive choices as murder, morally wrong, and that the women who make those choices, do that because she is too stupid, too lazy, too ignorant, and sorely lacking in self esteem - self worth, to take the most basic steps to avoid pregnancy.
I believe it's time the women that made reproductive choices, stand up and file with their respective Civil Rights office, and seek relief.
I hope the outcome will be that the medical community is restricted in how it presents information to the public.
I know that the American public is entitled to form an opinion, and certainly with medical information, but the content of it's delivery should be temperate, and considerate to women that have made reproductive choices.
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Louisiana taxpayers are leaving tens of millions of property insurance rebates unclaimed each year, Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon said Thursday.
The reason is that nearly two-thirds of property owners are foregoing the rebates for the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. assessment, Donelon said. At the end of 2012, more than $255 million remained unclaimed.
Property owners have a limited time to claim the rebates, Donelon said. The option to claim the rebate for the 2009 assessment expires after Dec. 31.
"Nearly $194 million has reverted back to the state general fund (since 2006), unclaimed by property owners," he said.
Donelon spoke during a joint news conference with Revenue Department Director of Customer Service Kent LaPlace. The news conference was part of what Donelon jokingly called the Louisiana Citizens Assessment Rebate Tour, "an annual ritual" in which he crisscrosses the state to urge property owners to claim the tax rebate.
The assessment covers payments on the nearly $1 billion Citizens borrowed to pay Hurricane Katrina claims. Citizens levies the fee on property insurers, who pass it on to policyholders. Consumers can claim the refund once they pay their annual insurance bill.
Since 2006, Louisiana property owners have paid $755.3 million in Citizens assessments but have claimed only $305.9 million, or 40.5 percent, of the available rebates, according to the Insurance Department. Property owners basically have four years from the assessment to claim a rebate.
The average rebate amount for all claims paid as of Dec. 31 was $120.93, according to the Insurance Department.
The rebates for 2009 to 2012 can be claimed on property owners' Louisiana Income Tax Return as a tax credit; by going to http://www.revenue.louisiana.gov/fileonline and clicking on "Citizens Insurance Rebate"; or by filling out Form R-540INS for individuals or Form R-620INS for businesses.
After paying the insurance premium that includes the Citizens assessment, property owners can fill out the short rebate form for each year of the assessment, Donelon said.
LaPlace said property owners can mail or fax the form in, along with the insurance declaration page for that year.
The "dec" page shows the amount of the Citizens' assessment, Donelon said.
LaPlace said forms for all four calendar years can be found on both agencies' websites. Go to http://www.ldi.la.gov and click on the Citizens Insurance Rebate link or http://www.revenue.louisiana.gov/Citizens
Businesses can claim the Citizens rebate by filing the Department of Revenue or by filing a current-year or amended tax return.
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But things went very wrong. The cookie recipe I've always used was nowhere to be found. It's in my former cookbook software, so I googled "Nanaimo Bars". I haven't made these in years, but they're very simple. Things slid downhill from there-- the recipe I found was so wrong. Don't even get me started! Suffice it to say, that I tossed out that version, and started winging it. In the end, they turned out delicious and I will post them. Just let my nerves settle a bit-- after making a huge batch of butter cream filling and melting oodles of chocolate, I don't want to taste chocolate or sugar for a very long time!
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I found a version of this recipe on The Pioneer Woman Cooks food blog, as Apricot Bars.
These are super easy to make, by the wayhese would be super easy for me to post. I had just made a batch of my own raspberry jam, so this was a perfect easy cookie recipe.
My family loved these. They disappeared in no time, flat. These are fast, easy and go great with a cup of coffee. Maybe that's why Ree ranks them as a breakfast or brunch!
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The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is currently undertaking a strategic planning exercise and requests input from students, faculty, staff, alumni and the general public on its latest draft.
"We asked for views on our draft mission and vision statements in January this year, and now would like to seek feedback on those redeveloped statements," said Sian Millard, strategic planning facilitator. A copy of the draft strategic plan is available at www.hilo.hawaii.edu/strategicplan/consultations.
Everyone is invited to review the draft plan and comment, including any suggestions for changes or clarifications. The consultation is offered via online survey available at www.surveymonkey.com/s/draftplan. The survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes and is available until noon on Thursday, April 14.
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[Mary J. Blige + The Game]
Yeah, let's take 'em back
Uh huh
[The Game]
I need a "Real Love", Mary, holla at me if you need a real thug
We could ride through Compton and see real Bloods
Real Crips and I'mma always hold you down, that's real shit
I'm the Los Angeles king and "You Remind Me" of Mary, the R&B queen
I got the "411", what's crackin'
What I owe you for helpin' me go four times Platinum
I add a kid to "My Life", he's almost two
I guess what I'm tryin' to say is thank you
For over ten years of the ghetto gospel
You've paved the way for young black women to prosper
How you paint pictures you deserve Grammys and Oscars
Congratulations for me, Aftermath, and the Doctor
So niggas go 'head and envy me
I'm Billboard's Top 10 featuring M.J.B
[Mary J. Blige]
When you learn stepped in this game
After "What's The 411?", things ain't been the same
And I can't complain
But with all this fame comes a whole lot of pain
But I'm so glad to be here
And my music's still sincere
Lets get back to the story
All of this pain and glory
And 94 was "My Life" and my life wasn't right
So I reached out to you and told you what I've been through
[Hook: 50 Cent] + Mary J
(Hate it or love it the underdogs' on top
And I'm gon' shine, homey until my heart stop)
Go head and envy me, I'm a soul hip-hop queen
And I ain't goin' nowhere but you already know me
(Hate it or love it the underdogs' on top
And I'm gon' shine, homey until my heart stop)
Go head and envy me, I'm a soul hip-hop queen
And I ain't goin' nowhere but you already know me
And I came and "Shared My World"
But at that point I was just a foolish girl
Tryin to find my way
And I dropped a "Mary" album and people would say
That it's just not gonna work and my feelings they did hurt
But my fans showed me so much love and I owe it all to them
Then I came with "No More Drama", I remember that week
It was when Aaliyah died, I couldn't hardly sleep
Thought about it every day
And it made me change my ways
I'm a real woman, now because of all of these days
[Hook: 50 Cent] + Mary J
"You Remind Me" of a "Real Love"
You don't have to worry ("Real Love")
"All Night Long" "I'm Goin' Down"
"Reminisce" on the love we had
"You Are Everything" "Love Without A Limit"
What are you gonna do without "My Life, My Life, My Life, My Life"
[Hook: 50 Cent] + Mary J x 2
[Outro: Mary J. Blige] + (The Game)
Right now, I just wanna thank Dr. Dre
(Hate it or love it, Aftermath's on top!)
And The Game for pickin' such a hot record, I thank y'all
(Naw, baby, we thank you) Shout out to Cool & Dre
(COOL AND DRE!) For makin a track...THIS HOT! WHOO!
After collaborating on Don't Worry Game and MJB re-teams up for a masterful remix of Game's biggest hit. The song is also on the tracklist of Mary's album The Breakthrough


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Define and graph linear functions
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Objective: SWBAT define and graph linear functions
Big Idea: What the heck is a line, anyway? How does the equation relate to its graph? Students get introduced to the concept of a linear function.
Each day, students complete a Warm-up that usually consists of spiraling the previous day's material, in addition to older material. Warm-up problems also sometimes extend lessons that students have encountered before to more unfamiliar contexts.
For a video narrative about how I structure each lesson, and how the warm-up fits in, click Warm Up.
In this case, the warm-up addresses a problem that many students missed on the last unit assessment. Only one of them has a negative slope... and so the question I ask to open is:
"In which of these cases should there be a positive slope?" We then analyze the incorrect answer choices to finally arrive at the correct answer choice, a strategy I often use.
Because students often have only an emerging understanding that positive slopes represent a positive association (in other words, as x increases, y increases also) - this is a wonderful learning opportunity to continue to develop this understanding.
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The homework file is a resource that generally includes 5-7 problems that include questions related to this lesson, as well as spiraled review. I also give the kids the answers to all the problems.
Tonight's homework assignment: 4 - 1 HW40 Define and graph linear functions


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Dog tags lost 70 years ago
An Oklahoma veteran has been reunited with a piece of history he lost decades ago.
Alvin Krumrey, 92, lost his dog tags while he was stationed on an island in the Pacific. He said he still remembers the day he lost the precious tags nearly 70 years ago when a flash flood nearly took his life.
"I can't swim a lick," said Krumrey. "So I just bounced down the river for a half mile. I guess I came out on the right side."
An Australian family visiting the island where Krumrey was stationed found his dog tags. They worked hard to find him and on Wednesday Krumrey was reunited with the long lost tags.


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Gwendolyn A. Black, 88
Gwendolyn A. Black, 88, of Brookville, passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, at Clarion Hospital.
Mrs. Black was born Feb. 19, 1925, in New Castle, a daughter of the late George Welsheimer and Nellie (Woodward) Welsheimer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis M. Black.
She was a member of the First Church of God in Brookville.
Mrs. Black loved her Bible, sewing, crocheting and reading.
Gwendolyn is survived by four sons, Francis M. Black, Jr. and wife Susan of Raleigh, N.C., David W. Black of Brookville, Robert C. Black and wife Darlene of Punxsutawney and Timothy L. Black and wife Laurie of Punxsutawney; two daughters, Janet Ellenberger of Punxsutawney and Debra Adams and husband Robert of Acme; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Francis, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Gregory; two brothers, George Welsheimer and Donald Welsheimer; and a half-sister, Marjorie.
Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. today at McCabe Funeral Home in Punxsutawney.
Additional viewing will be from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, at the funeral home, with Pastor Henry Scoff officiating.
Private interment will follow at Circle Hill Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at mccabefuneralhomes.com