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BAE to upgrade San Francisco dry dock to take mega cruise ships
The Port of San Francisco, Princess Cruises, and BAE Systems San Francisco Ship Repair have reached an agreement that will secure San Francisco's position as the only ship repair port on the U.S.West Coast able to accommodate and service the largest cruise ships in the region.
Princess Cruises and BAE Systems will invest $5 million to upgrade the port's floating dry dock at Pier 70, making it capable of handling the newest and largest ships presently operating in the Pacific.
"San Francisco's origins are as a port city," stated Mayor Gavin Newsom, "and this new contract will greatly benefit the City's maritime industries. It will mean more jobs for the shipyard and its skilled union workers and greater business opportunities for the Port's marine terminals and supporting services. Having more cruise ships in San Francisco will also augment our visitor industry."
Upgrades to San Francisco's floating dry dock, Dry dock No. 2, will include improving the stability of the dock and installation of significant structural reinforcements, making it the largest repair dry dock on the west coast of North and South America.
"The investment by Princess Cruises and BAE Systems is very important for San Francisco," stated Port Executive Director, Monique Moyer. "With improved maritime assets, we can compete to attract mega-cruise ships that previously would not homeport on the West Coast, as well as cargo ships, tankers, and military vessels."
As a result of the dry dock expansion, Princess Cruises has reserved the San Francisco facility for scheduled hull repairs and topside renovations on two of its 109,000-ton ships --Star Princess in fall 2008 and Golden Princess in spring 2009.
"Princess Cruises has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with San Francisco," stated Dean Brown, Princess Cruises Executive Vice President. "Being able to refit our large ships here on the West Coast is a big advantage for us."
"This agreement allows BAE Systems to increase our West Coast drydocking capacity," said Al Krekich, President of BAE Systems Ship Repair, "and positions us to expand our services to a larger share of the commercial shipping market in the Pacific."


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Outpatient Surgery: "When to Report Synovectomy Separately"
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- September 12, 2008
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When reviewing synovectomy claims, look to the surgeon's documentation for evidence that the procedure occurred in a different knee compartment than other, same-session arthroscopic procedures. If so, you may be able to enhance reimbursement – depending on the surgeon's reason for clearing the synovium.
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Ryan Reynolds revealed the touching relationship between his two daughters as he accepted the Hasty Pudding Theatricals 2017 Man of the Year award.
The Deadpool star recalled his proudest moment as a parent during his speech at Harvard University on Friday (03Feb17) as he spoke about his and wife Blake Lively's eldest daughter James.
"Just seeing my older daughter be so infatuated with our younger daughter, who's four months old," he gushed. "Seeing her kiss her and hug her and hold her, it kind of crushed me. But would put anyone else to sleep."
The Hasty Pudding cast then went on to roast Ryan's less successful films, including 2011 superhero movie The Green Lantern. The 40-year-old was forced to dig through a garbage can for an actual green lantern, before smashing it to pieces with a sledgehammer.
"This is actually worth more than all the revenue of the film," he joked.
However, when he was told he had to make fun of New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady, Ryan resisted. "Oh God, that's a terrible thing to do," he said. "You know we're in Boston, right? Tom, I'm afraid your voting skills are as bad as..." before trailing off.
At a press conference after the awards ceremony, the father-of-two lamented Brady's close relationship with President Donald Trump, but said he will still be supporting the Patriots in Sunday's Super Bowl (05Feb17).
"I'll be rooting for the Patriots and for Tom Brady. I'm very excited, and I'm hoping for a humiliating defeat against the other team," he joked. "Green Bay is my main team but when they're out, I just enjoy the Patriots."
Ryan also thanked fellow actor Jake Gyllenhaal, who recently suggested he should have received an Oscar nomination for the comedy superhero movie Deadpool.
"It's always generous for another actor, who's in that conversation as well, to bring up someone else in that kind of light," he said. "I wish I could say I'm surprised. But I've known Jake for a while and he's one of the most talented and generous actors. I was pretty touched by that."
Ryan joins a stellar list of Hasty Pudding Man of the Year winners including Bob Hope, Steven Spielberg, Bill Murray, Martin Scorsese, Bruce Willis and Christopher Walken.


text: Ironworkers. Even for people outside the trades, the perception of an ironworker borders on heroic. In this episode we follow the Ironworkers of McHugh Construction at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois -- the famous home of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks. While the hallowed halls of this building have seen plenty of dramatic moments, one might argue they pale in comparison to some of the stories from the men and women who actually build these our offices, apartments -- and yes -- stadiums.Read more »


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David Warner celebrates Ashes whitewash with Sydney hotel threesome (him, his cap and the urn)
If it wasn't bad enough that the Ashes urn has left these shores for Australia, pictures of the little urn sleeping with David Warner really is rubbing salt into the wounds.
From Joe Root-hitting pantomime villain over here last summer to tache-sporting, top run-scoring big-hitter of a cricket ball Down Under, Warner has had an eventful time.
But if England fans have warmed to him at all for his dazzling shot-making at the Aussies spanked England 5-0, any goodwill could be out of the window off the back of these slightly disturbing images.
MORE: England's Ashes flops rated – who scored zero?
Nobody (at least nobody English) really wanted to see the free-scoring opener kipping with his baggy green on a pillow next to him and a replica of the Ashes urn within reach in his Sydney hotel room.
But here they are, nonetheless. There are an array of shots, these are just some of our 'favourites'.
Check out the moody black and white offering below. Classy.
MORE ODDBALLS: Aussies never even thanked us for Ashes gift
More Oddballs: Demba Ba makes a ball disappear


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Last post Sep 22, 2011 11:11 AM by banksidepoet
Sep 21, 2011 02:41 PM|banksidepoet|LINK
I am having SQL Injection Attack problems. Having researched the best prevention against this, the advice seems to be to use parameters in all SQL that uses user input.
How can I find out what ASP.NET Web Controls use parameters out-of-the-box: does the Login Control? The PasswordRecovery control? The CreateUserWizard?
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Sep 21, 2011 02:44 PM|Mikesdotnetting|LINK
The SqlMembershipProvider uses parameterised SQL. That means that all the methods it exposes are safe.
Sep 21, 2011 02:47 PM|banksidepoet|LINK
Understood. Thank you. I can get on with the custom parts, then.
Sep 22, 2011 07:00 AM|banksidepoet|LINK
Thank you for your response of yesterday.
I have, today, been reading an article of yours which contains the following code:
protected void Page_Load(object sender, EventArgs e) { var connect = ConfigurationManager.ConnectionStrings["NorthWind"].ToString(); var query = "Select * From Products Where ProductID = @ProductID"; using (var conn = new SqlConnection(connect)) { using (var cmd = new SqlCommand(query, conn)) { cmd.Parameters.Add("@ProductID", SqlDbType.Int); cmd.Parameters["@ProductID"].Value = Convert.ToInt32(Request["ProductID"]); conn.Open(); //Process results } } }
Obviously, the "input" to the database is ["ProductID"]
My "input" is simply the contents of a textbox (let's call it "FirstName") in a form.
Could you provide the line again, using my scenario, please.? Is it just Convert.ToString(FirstName.Text);
Thank you,
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Sep 22, 2011 07:04 AM|hans_v|LINK
var query = "Select * From Users Where firstName = @FirstName"; using (var conn = new SqlConnection(connect)) { using (var cmd = new SqlCommand(query, conn)) { cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@FirstName", FirstName.Text); conn.Open(); //Process results } }
Sep 22, 2011 08:05 AM|banksidepoet|LINK
Thank you.
Sep 22, 2011 08:07 AM|banksidepoet|LINK
The SqlMembershipProvider is all parameterised. Good.
What about an everyday DetailsView and GridView? And what if I convert fields in these to TemplateFields?
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Sep 22, 2011 10:29 AM|hans_v|LINK
banksidepoetWhat about an everyday DetailsView and GridView?
I think you mean the datasource you can attach to these datacontrols? They are parameterised as well....
Sep 22, 2011 11:11 AM|banksidepoet|LINK
Yes, I do.
That's good, thanks.


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USAriadna Vs PanOceania 150pts Battle Report
July 7, 2015 by lloyd
USAriadna Week heats up with our first battle report of the week. A fight breaks out between the USAriadna force that comes in the Army Pack and the PanOceania troops from Operation Icestorm in a 150pts clash.
You've heard about their Troop Profiles & Sectorial Army Lists and now it's time to see them in action. We also want to know who your money is on!
Once again Carlos from Corvus Belli takes on our very own Killian. Watch to see who takes the braging rights and check out other battles...
Watch out for the 300pts game later this week.
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Marian University welcomed 27 high school German teachers and eight German professors from across the state to Indiana's chapter of the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) Annual Fall Immersion on Saturday, August 29. The educators took part in an all-day language and teaching workshop in Allison Mansion.
"We were really honored to have Dr. Mohamed Esa lead the workshop this year because he is such a dynamic teacher," said Wendy Westphal, Ph.D., professor of German at Marian University. "He is known by German educators across the country for his creative and engaging approach to teaching the language."
Dr. Mohamed Esa, German professor at McDaniel College in Maryland and president of the national AATG organization, has won numerous state and national awards for his innovative teaching which draws on German music, film, and fairy tales to teach the German language at all levels. Dr. Esa was also awarded the German Federal Cross of Merit (Bundesverdienstkreuz), the highest recognition the German government may bestow. Using examples from his book Kurzfilm: German Short Films and Activities Manual, Dr. Esa introduced the participants to new and engaging ways to integrate short films in German courses.
"Everyone left with ideas for the classroom. It was an excellent event and I am proud that Marian University could host it", Dr. Westphal said.
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Build Guide by ChaosDunk
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Swain Build
Ability Sequence
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To be honest I don't know how to put all the fancy images in, sorry people.
-As a heads up i would like to say sometimes i feel like running Swain with flash instead of ignite, but also move a mastery point into "Blink of an Eye"-
Why the build is the way it is
Hello Summoners!
First we'll start with summoner spells!
- I choose teleport and ignite. Why? Because teleport, while being useful to get around (especially if it gets down to a 4v5 cause some butthead dc's and you still gotta carry!) But also using Nevermore behind an oppenent as soon as you tele can be devastating!
-Ignite adds to the damage factor from Torment (always good)
*I stated above about the Flash thing.
Nothing new really.. magic pen (swain scales badly with AP) ... only odd thing may be that glyphs are flat ap, and seals are AP per lvl. Really its a personal thing. I want the high AP power early on for kills from Glyphs.. but want the mathematical better option of per lvl for when your 18. figure i'd do a mix.
Before going over items i gotta talk about this.
- they say Swain is a nuke... well kinda...
Dont play swain as you would a nuke, such as veigar or ryze. NOT THE SAME!
Swain does DOT's (Damage over Time) I see him more as support, since he has some very very strong harrasing abilities.
-When playing Swain dont go balls to the wall for someone. It's fine to lay down a little damage (even if you dont see it right away) and let it tick away at him while you are safe.
- You can kite!!! For the love of god!!! you CAN KITE!!! as i said before you have dots! why not kite as they tick!! your lazer bird will in fact slow them.. and when you have a rylais your ult will slow them!!!... ITS PERFECT!! DO IT!!
-Pick up a doran's ring and health pot... pretty standard, some mana regen health and AP.. always good
-Even if you dont think you will be raping, grab a mejai's- Swain becomes the ultimate assist getter!! beleive me, just in around with ult up and get assists. you can even just snare a guy for someone else to kill and run away! NEED STACKS!
-boots for spell pen-- always good, pretty standard
-Deathfire grasp... recently i've been getting this before Rylai's. I feel that even though i said that Swain is not a complete nuke, its not like he doesnt have that ability. using the active on this WILL TO BONUS DAMAGE WITH TORMENT! thats some massive hurt! Plus this is an anti tank weapon because it does percent health! also cd reduc!
-Rylais- I say get belt first, because by the time your at this point in the build, your pretty low on max HP compared to how hard people will hit you. Other than that, Rylais is just good... i mean.. hp and AP.. plus it slows!! huzzah!!
Now- depending on my mood i get Will of the ancients (usually if we have high AP damage team) so that my team gets lifesteal. This stacks with your ults birds :D you become pretty annoying with that up!
*Zhonyas- HUGE AP BOOST plus a 2 second "whatever you pansy" button- if you feel you arnt hitting hard enough, or that you're getting focused, this is for you!!
w-e-q --> snare, DOT, lazer bird... snare them for damage, torment will dot and make your bird hurt more! yay!!!
r-w-e-q --> start ult up before full combo so if they get a burst on, at leas your getting health before you wanna cast your other ****... plus its a fear factor ;)
grab an elixer of brilliance every now and then. they help :)
*Protip*- use deathfire after you have torment on someone :D remeber to use your actives!!!
remember, you toggle your ult on and off! low on health? switch it on, get some hp! who cares? last hitting minions gives you mana gen!! FREE HEALTH WITH ULT!!
As per earlier, A tip is still to kite, for the love of god dot and run!!! I dont care if they call you a pansy SWAIN IS THE MASTER TACTICIAN DAMNIT!
Honestly, as much as a build seems important, it matters much more how you play a character.
The end!
I hope i didnt forget anything.. sorry i couldnt make it look pretty! Comments appreicates, and sorry i didnt make an account!
with love- ChaosDunk- see you on the field of Justice!


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Antibiotic-Resistant Salmonella May Be Tied to Ground Turkey
Salmonella is the chief baddie of the food pathogen world, accounting for 35% of foodborne disease hospitalizations in the U.S. and 28% of related deaths each year.
And now a particularly nasty, antibiotic-resistant type of the bacteria, Salmonella Heidelberg, has infected 77 people, killing one in California, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ground turkey is being investigated as the source, the CDC says.
The cases were spread across 26 states (see the map below, with the number of cases per state as of Monday) and were reported between March 1 and August 1.
Health officials homed in on ground turkey because among the 51 people with available information, almost half reported eating it recently, as opposed to 11% of healthy people in a separate survey, the CDC says. And cultures from four routine samples of ground turkey showed the presence of the suspect strain of the bacteria. Three of them were produced in the same establishment, the CDC says.
Still, no specific turkey brand or producer has been identified as the source, the USDA tells the WSJ, so the agency has issued a general alert to use caution when handling or cooking fresh or frozen ground-turkey products.
Bonus: The 10 Pathogen-Food Combinations That Most Hurt Public Health
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Mar 4, 2013
Leggings. Capris. Afros. Okay… scratch the last one.
Nonetheless, retro is in. It's in how we dress, how we talk, and definitely in how we game. Old is new, and handheld devices are the fertile ground were the classics are being re-sown.
Super Grid Run from Refresh Creations defines retro, and brings it to the forefront in all it spatzy glory.
Super Grid Run is a fun little piece that has endless running elements mixed in with a colorful 3-D environment. As with most games of this type, my job was to guide a traveling object through a grid and around objects intent on stopping progress.
The object in this case wasn't a person. It was a box. A box that rotated asymmetrically, and started traveling at a fairly reasonable rate of speed down a four-walled path that tapered appropriately with distance perspective. Sets of blocks appeared at intervals, blocking up most of the travel space; to avoid them and squeeze through the limited means of egress by tapping free space. The "holes" varied; there was always at least one. To up the challenge, the walls and box itself kept changing colors, making assault on the eyes.
As the game progressed, it got tougher; the blocks morphed into moving obstacles, and the overall speed of play continuously increased. My job was to keep on traveling as long as I could, and every run was measured in seconds rounded up to the second decimal point.
The ever-changing wall colors contrasted superbly with the dark background. The animations worked, and were relatively smooth. The minimalist graphics lifted the game and made it more attractive then gaudy renditions would have.
The game boasted three levels, with both local and global leaderboards for all sorts of smack-talking. As an added bonus, the developer promises expandability.
All in all, it is another game that shows exciting stuff can come in simple packages.
Super Grid Run Review Rundown
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Last April, I was on a panel titled Theatre for Social Transformation presented by Amnesty International's Human Rights Art Festival. One of my fellow panelists was the award-winning playwright Catherine Filloux, whose plays include Eyes of the Heart, Lemkin's House, The Beauty Inside, and Silence of God. Over the last 20 years, Filloux has written over 20 plays, and she is known for writing about big issues like genocide, honor killings, and gender-based violence.
I was really inspired by Filloux's career and wanted to learn more about her work, so I recently interviewed her by phone. I thought I would take a moment to share some of her thoughts with TCG readers because she said some interesting things about playwriting, expanding audiences, and the theatre's unique ability to foster dialogue.
On Playwriting
"Writing plays for the theatre is the most exciting thing I can think of doing."
Filloux is passionate about the theatre and uses her voice as a playwright to tell stories focusing on human rights issues. "I choose to tell stories about the world, stories about survival," Filloux said. Her latest play Dog and Wolf, which had a successful run at 59E59 Theaters last February, addresses the Bosnian genocide and political asylum in the United States. Filloux describes the job of a theatre-maker as someone "who creates a prism that is dependent upon the way light hits it." This is her poetic way of saying that she expects different people will have different interpretations of her work. Her plays are not driven by an agenda. Instead, she hopes her creative work will raise awareness and dialogue about human rights violations happening in countries like Cambodia, Turkey, and Rwanda.
On Audiences
"There are large pockets of the country that are left out of the theatre audience."
Recognizing that a majority of the U.S. population does not attend traditional theatre, Filloux got involved in her own audience outreach efforts and is working with presenters in different neighborhoods to bring her plays directly to the people. With this new model, she is bringing her work into different communities and expanding the notion of where theatre takes place. "As a playwright, I'm excited by challenging the idea of what theatre is for different groups of audiences," she said. On August 14, 2010, a reading of Filloux's play Dog and Wolf will be presented by Still Waters in a Storm to the community of Bushwick, Brooklyn. It will be one of eight readings that will take place in non-traditional theatre spaces in neighborhoods throughout New York City.
On Dialogue
"Theatre can provide the opening for dialogue."
For some theatres, panel discussions and talkbacks after the play are a marketing tool to draw audiences. For Filloux, panel discussions are an important part of the theatre experience. "In 2004, I made a commitment to hold panels after the show as a way to allow people to have a discussion about the play," she explained. Talkbacks following her plays have included distinguished speakers from the United Nations and human rights scholars. She views the theatre as a place that offers a unique environment for dialogue. An Inter Press Service article quoted Filloux as saying, "I realized that the theatre is this depoliticized space where people could finally feel free to tell their stories."
During our phone chat, Filloux said something else that really interested me. She mentioned that her recent production of Dog and Wolf at 59E59 Theaters sold out and that there is a "growing market for these subjects." When I asked her what she attributes this to, she stated that one reason may be that human rights law is a young field and that people are becoming more interested in these issues.
I wonder, TCG readers, if you think this is true. Are people these days more interested in seeing productions with themes about human rights? And if so, why?
Tara Bracco is TCG's Institutional Giving Officer. Her op-eds and articles on women's issues, the arts, and economics have appeared in local and national publications. She is the founder of Poetic People Power, a spoken word group dedicated to combining art and activism.


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Here are some gifts for the car enthusiast. Most gifts here have a technology bent, not all, which is the same as people who drive cars. Some like car technology but don't want any maintenance beyond fill-ups and the occasional car wash; others like maintaining their cars as much as is possible. There is catharsis in taking four hours to install a built-in iPod adapter that the audio shop would do for $49. (Sometimes blown fuses, too.). There are gifts that would work for the techie and non-techie car enthusiast.
Diagnostic code reader. For the $50 to $100 some dealers charge just to get a readout and explanation of your car's Check Engine code, you can get a diagnostic code reader that tells you what's wrong and also clears out (resets) minor codes that can be ignored, with no costly dealer visit required. One good choice is the Actron CP9125 PocketScan Diagnostic Code Reader, which fits easily in the glovebox. When a warning light comes on, plug the tool into the on-board diagnostics (OBD II) jack under the dashboard and you'll get an explanation of the problem. Sometimes it may be a fault that's already cured itself, such as not fully tightening the fuel filler cap, that you can reset. This one works on 1996 and newer cars; costlier readers work on earlier OBD I cars, too, and have the code explanations onscreen, rather than in a separate manual or via USB cable and online lookup. Price: $55.
Wireless iPod adapter. Of the dozens of iPod adapters, the best ones sometimes cost several hundred dollars and should be installed by an audio shop. (You'd be better off replacing your car radio, if it's possible, with an iPod-capable replacement radio head unit.) One of the best simple solutions is the Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless 250 adapter. Actually, there is one wire, which plugs into your 12-volt socket for charging. The sound travels via an FM modulator to your radio antenna. What sets this one apart is a built-in radio receiver: Press a button on the side, then it listens for unused frequencies and displays one on its LCD display, which you then tune on the radio. As we noted in an iCarPlay review, this is about as good (and as pricy) as an FM modulator iPod adapter can be. Price: $75.
Portable GPS. What, you don't have one yet? Or if you do, does it feel old and clunky? To me, the most important thing is screen size, more than 4 inches diagonal, and spoken street names ("turn left on Elm Street," not, "now turn left"). Real time traffic information (RTTI) is helpful only occasionally (not enough data). MP3 player, photo display, and Bluetooth (mixed quality) I can take or leave. At this point, the really bad products are gone from the market. See our pcmag.com GPS reviews for top products, including the Garmin nüvi 755T, Garmin nüvi 880, and the affordable Ingram Micro V7. I'm personally partial to the Sony NV-U94T nav-u because of its 4.8-inch screen, good quality Bluetooth, excellent windshield mount, and gesture recognition – draw an inverted V on the screen, meaning the roof of a house, for "take me home" – but its POI lookup is awkward in big cities and the RTTI is no better or worse than the rest of the breed. Or consider the gift of a year's subscription to cell phone navigation. Price: $200-$500 (sweetspot); cell phone navigation, $10 per rmonth.
Valentine One. Local governments are not supposed to use traffic ticket revenue as a revenue source beyond offsetting the cost of enforcement. Anybody believe that? Or do you suspect the opposite, that as other municipal revenues decline, cops are being ordered to write more tickets? (Not that they like it, either, but it isn't their insurance rates going up.) To help alert to mind your driving in speed traps, you want the very best radar detector, the Valentine One. It's in a class by itself (and in a price class by itself). It also picks up on safety alerts broadcast in construction zones, so there is a redeeming social value. Price: $399 (direct).
LED flashlight. Some automakers include a rechargeable flashlight in the glovebox. You can do just as well with an LED flashlight that's far brighter; install lithium batteries and it's good for the life of the car. (If you never use it.) You'll find dozens of LED flashlights available. I've worked with a couple that cost $100 and use $10 batteries and they're pretty neat but you're paranoid about losing them; I've recently used a Duracell Daylight LED flashlight that uses two AA batteries and it's been fine, too, especially with the zoomable beam; if you want to keep one in a purse or pocket, go for the smaller unit with AAA batteries; if you want twice the light output, there's a model using two 123 camera-style batteries. Price: $25.
Fein wet-dry vacuum. Most shop vacuums are cheap, noisy, and not around for long. (Sounds like a Lindsay Lohan joke.) The Fein wet-dry shop vacuum will probably be the last one you ever buy and will get your car interiors spotlessly clean as well as your porch and garage. I downsized from a noisy 16-gallon vacuum to a vastly quieter Fein 8-gallon vacuum and still found it a bit large for maneuvering in tight spaces, which is why I'd recommend the 6-gallon version. If you plug a dust-producing tool into the onboard power outlet, when you start the tool, the vacuum starts, too, and sucks up dust. A HEPA filter is available. At 63 dB, a Fein vacuum is great inside the house, too, and you can even buy a powered-rug-brush accessory kit, meaning it could be the only vacuum cleaner you need. Price: $260 (Fein 9-11-55 Turbo)
Microfiber cloths. I'm a sucker for them and also mentioned among my favorite mainstream gifts (see Five More gadgets: $5 to $1,500). Get the optical quality cloths for cleaning off greasy LCD displays on the instrument panel, or your sunglasses. Get the coarser automotive microfiber cloths for defogging the windshield, cleaning dirt off the exterior (use different cloths), or buffing the car after waxing. Price: $5 for optical quality, $2-$3 apiece for general purpose microfiber cloths in quantities of 5 or 10.
Microsoft Streets & Trips. Why spend $35 for maps-and-directions software such as Microsoft Streets and Trips 2009 when Google maps are free and the screen display is better looking? Because Google's printed maps aren't quite as good, and if you've got a laptop, sometimes you need a map when you're not connected. Microsoft updates annually; if you update every three years, the cost is negligible. Buy the GPS module version and you've got real-time navigation, although it's safer if you let a passenger watch the screen and call out the turns. Price: $35 direct, $65 with USB GPS receiver.
Detailing. Having your car professionally detailed – cleaned inside and out, including a non-destructive, swirl-removing polishing of the paint – really does make it feel almost as if it's new. It costs about same as a very good body massage; you decide which makes you feel better. This makes a great gift because it's an unexpected luxury. For people who enjoy the mechanical aspects of maintaining a car – what little you can still do in the driveway – consider the gift of a machine polisher from Porter Cable or Griot's Garage. The only technology here is that it uses electricity and to clean up between coats of polish and wax (as many as four levels), you use microfiber cloths. Price: custom detailing, $100-$250; machine polisher, $125, plus half again as much for polishes, waxes, cloths, and buffing pads.
Stocking stuffer: 12-volt Y-adapter. Your car never has enough power outlets. Get a Y-adapter cable (two outlets on a short cord) or a three-way adapter bar (3 outlets) at Radio Shack or auto parts stores. Price: $5-$10.
Stocking stuffer: Rain-X, Griot's Glass Polish. Rain-X windshield treatment is a liquid you apply then buff to a clean windshield and raindrops seem to disappear. As to how to get the windshield squeaky clean first, I use a glass polish with the slightest bit of abrasive from Griot's Garage. Be sure to get the fine glass polish, not regular. Price: About $1 an ounce for each.


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Kim Woo Bin sings a touching song for the Uncontrollably Fond OST
Did you know that talented actor Kim Woo Bin also has a beautiful singing voice? Neither did I! In the past, he has blessed his fans by singing at his fan meets, but for the first time ever, he is lending his voice to a new song for the Uncontrollably Fond original sound track. Watch it here!
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Pacific Halibut are one of the most sought-after fish in Alaska. Growing to sizes exceeding 500 pounds, they are tenacious fighters and make excellent table fare. Catching halibut is not difficult; the challenge is in locating suitable habitat. Of course in charter fishing, you rely on the experience of your crew to do that for you. If you're on your own, study your charts to locate gravel or muddy bottom that is relatively flat. During the months of July and August, you can find fish within a mile or less of shore, especially off the mouths of salmon streams, where they await the outflow of spawned-out salmon carcasses and the baitfish that feed on them.
Most people believe that halibut spend all their time on the bottom. This is not true; halibut are found where the food is located, and sometimes may be suspended in the water column, or even near the surface. Use a depth finder to determine where the fish are located, and lower your offering to that zone for the best results.
The average halibut taken by sport anglers in Alaska ranges between 15 and 40 pounds, with fish up to 100 pounds a regular occurance. Fish over 150 are relatively rare, making up about 8-10% of the sport catch.
Use a rod and reel setup capable of handling fish over 100 pounds. Most charters use stand-up gear suitable for fish up to 100 pounds. For private anglers or those who prefer to bring their own gear aboard a charter, select stand-up gear in the 30-50 pound class. Rods with roller tip guides are fine for standard braided dacron line or heavy monofilament, however rollers should be avoided if you're fishing the newer super braid lines. These thinner lines can work their way between the roller and the roller spindle, and become frayed and broken. If you're using super braid, go with ceramic guides instead, and plan on replacing them as they become worn. Rod lengths in the 6' to 6.5' length are ideal for putting the appropriate amount of leverage on the fish. Your rod should have a gimbal end and a rubber cap to cover it in case you are not using a fighting belt. Some anglers prefer to use a fighting belt or harness for big fish, and they are certainly an advantage. Most charter boats supply them, but you should ask about this. You are of course welcome to bring your own.
Lever drag reels are excellent for halibut fishing, because they offer convenient fine drag adjustment in the process of fighting your fish. Halibut rarely make explosive runs like tuna or billfish do, but they occasionally dive for deep water and you need to be able to slow them down. Finally, you can't beat a two speed reel for halibut fishing; gear down for that heavier fish, and shift into high for reeling up from the depths to change out for fresh bait. Some of the higher-end two speed reels pick up 35 inches of line (or more) per crank. If you plan to use a fighting harness, your reel must have lugs to which you can clip your harness setup.
Super braid line has all but taken over the halibut sport fishery. It has a very thin profile that's ideal in preventing "sinker creep" that occurs during heavy tide changes, where conventional braided dacron is pulled off the bottom by the current. This is especially significant at depths over 200 feet, and can make or break your ability to fish during certain phases of the tide. Go with line iin the 80# - 100# range. Because of the high cost of super braid line (it can cost close to $100 to fill a large spool), some anglers load the reel with a partial load of regular braided dacron, and a top shot of 100 yards or so of super braid to save money. In cases of very clear water where fish may be leader shy, a monofilament top shot is sometimes used, however this is not usually necessary and it does contribute to drag issues in heavy current.
The term "Selective Light Absorption" describes the fact that colors fade undewater. The first to go is red, which loses its intensity almost immediately under water. By the time it reaches ten feet, it is no longer red, and eventually fades to black at depth.Orange and yellow are next, followed by other "cooler" colors, until, somewhere around 30 feet, everything fades to hues of green, blue, violet, gray and black. Even white takes on a grayish tint. Ultraviolet light, found after violet on the color spectrum, is invisible to human eyes, but apparently readily visible to fish. It appears that neon colors, when struck by invisible ultraviolet light, tend to "glow" or "flouresce" at depth. Therefore a selection of neon colors should be considered for deepwater fishing. Since rubber "scampi" jigs are usually fished on or near the bottom, red or orange will accomplish little of benefit. Black is better, but should be reserved for shallow water (30' or so), or for clear water or situations where fish are likely to silhouette your offering against light penetrating from the surface. Note that in very clear water, there may be less than 1% of the available light at 300 feet than there is at the surface. Therefore a light-colored lure is likely to attract more attention than a darker one.
Regardless of the other colors in your tackle box, always include a selection of white scampi jigs. They are visible at just about any depth and is a natural color found on many baitfish. Most charterboats offer rods rigged with various colors. Go for the white jig, you can't go wrong.
Note that the use of artificial light near the terminal end of your line is growing in popularity, and is proven to help you catch more fish. This is particularly true of ultraviolet lights. Lights come in various sizes and are secured to your line in the vicinity of your lure or bait. These lights are not only an attractant, they can restore natural colors to your offering.
Circle hooks are preferred for bait fishing, because they result in fewer lost fish. Essentially a circle hook wraps itself around the fish's jaw and requires no hook-set by the angler. Owner makes some of the best big-game circle hooks in the business, and they never need sharpening. Gamakatsu is a good choice as well. Some anglers still prefer J-hooks, and of course most jigs use J-hooks. Bring a file to keep your J-hooks sharp. Hook size is somewhat controversial and made more complicated by the wide variety of sizes of halibut you are likely to encounter. Bring along a range of sizes from 5/0 up to 12/0 or so and you'll be covered in most cases. For a good description of how circle hooks work, together with a discussion of do's and dont's, check out this video from Owner Hooks.
The most common jigs used for halibut fishing include both metal jigs and rubber curly-tail jigs with lead heads. The metal jigs usually employ treble hooks and are easily snagged in the rocks, so anglers must be careful to reel up a few cranks before jigging. The Diamond Jig and the Viking jig are both popular metal jigs for halibut. Both are available in chrome or nickel plating, which gives them a long life in the tackle box. Perhaps the most productive metal "slab" jig is Luhr Jensen's "Crippled Herring". Available in a variety of sizes, the Crippled Herring has accounted for many full fish boxes in Alaska. If you only bring one type of jig, this is the one. Use either the chrome, pearl white, or brilliant silver hologram color schemes for the best flexibility at light-absorbing depths.
Curly-tail jigs are very effective for halibut. If you are in doubt as to color, stick with white as it is almost always a winner. See our section on color absorption on our general Saltwater Fishing page for details on other colors. Curly tail jigs are available in double or single tail versions, with the nod going to the single tail types. These are much more durable than the double tails; the tail is thicker and is not as easily torn off by fish, and you get the same action.
Wire leaders, while not essential, are ideal in rocky bottom areas or on the off chance you might encounter a toothy ling cod. Go with braided stainless leaders coated with nylon. The length should be eighteen inches or longer, and you should have good quality ball-bearing swivels at each end. Sampo makes some of the best ball bearing swivels on the market.
For bait fishing, rig your line with a sliding sinker clip on your main line, and a corkscrew-type swivel at the end of you main line. The corkscrew swivels are much stronger than clip-style swivels. Your leader can be attached directly to the swivel. Jig fishermen can forego the sinker slider and simply thread the jig eye to the swivel. Of course if a leader is used for jig fishing, thread the leader to the swivel and the jig to the other end of the leader. If you are changing out from jigs to bait and back multiple times a day, you might consider leaving the sinker slider attached to your main line and simply clipping the weight off when you put the jig on.
The two most common methods of boat-based halibut fishing involve drifting or anchoring. Drifting allows you to cover a large area and is perfect for prospecting, or for covering a larger area of suitable habitat. It is also preferred when the current is too strong for anchoring. But drift fishing with large numbers of anglers on board a charter boat can lead to tangled lines and lost fishing time. Consequently many charter operators prefer to either anchor or limit the number of lines in the water on a drift.
Anchoring is a very effective means of catching halibut. By remaining in the same location for an hour or two, a scent stream is formed from bait in the water, which draws fish from "downstream" as the tidal currents move through. You can enhance this effect by chumming, however chum tossed over the side may drift a while before it hits the bottom. Some anglers lower a mesh chum bag either on a weighted line, or attached to the anchor line. A fire brick soaked in herring oil can serve the same purpose of establishing a scent stream to attract fish. But nothing works better than actual bait on the bottom; these fish want to eat! Fill a paper bag with chopped bait and lower it over the side on a rod with a heavy sinker attached. When it hits the bottom, give the rod a jerk or two to tear the bag open and release the chum. This puts the bait on the bottom exactly where you are fishing.
Use fresh bait. Here is a list of the baits most commonly used for halibut fishing:
Avoid using re-frozen herring for fishing; it's too soft and will come off your hook very easily. If you have left-over herring, cut it into chunks and use it for chum. Another bait to avoid is hooligan. Otherwise known as eulachon or "candlefish", these small fish migrate up many of Alaska's rivers to spawn in the spring and are actively fed upon by halibut. But they're nearly useless as bait because they are very soft and pull right off the hook.
Generally speaking, "the bigger the bait, the bigger the fish". Use a large bait. Large whole herring are available, and though many anglers will cut them in half, a larger bait is preferred if you are interested in big fish. Most charter boats don't supply octopus, so you'll have to bring your own; a small package is enough to last the whole day.
Begin by letting your line all the way out to the bottom, then reel it up two or three cranks. If the fish are on the bottom, they can see your bait better if it is above them (their eyes are on top of their body, looking up), and being a few cranks off the bottom reduces your chances of snags. Once your offering is "in the zone", jig it up and down 3 to 4 feet, slowly. Let your sinker hit the bottom on occasion; the commotion can attract a fish. Another school of thought takes the opposite approach. This comes from the commercial halibut fishery, where lines are left flat on the bottom to soak for several hours. The idea here is to let your line all the way to the bottom, then pay out ten to fifteen feet of slack line, place the rod in a rod holder and don't touch it until a fish runs with it. If you're using a circle hook, by the time you notice line running out, the fish is already hooked. If you go this route, set the drag on your reel lightly so a fish can pull line out fairly easily, until you can grab the rod and deal with it.
The temptation is to set the hook as soon as a fish bites. This is not necessary if you're using the circle hook, as the fish hooks itself. When you feel a fish take your bait, avoid pulling back. Just wait until the fish swims off with it. The hook will wrap itself around the fish's jaw and you'll have him. Most halibut charters use circle hooks because they hook more fish than a J-hook. If you are using J-hooks, keep them sharp and be ready to set the hook as soon as you think the fish has your bait firmly in its mouth.
Once your fish is hooked, the battle will consist of you pumping the rod tip up and reeling as you slowly drop the tip. By pumping and reeling, you will eventually bring the fish to the surface. With very large fish, this could take up to an hour or more. Be prepared for the fish to make a few dives as it becomes aware of the surface.
Jig fishing is similar to bait fishing, with the exception that you generally set the hook immediately upon feeling the fish. Most jigs use J-hooks which require a quick hook set, and constant pressure on the fish to avoid accidental releases. If you let your line go slack while fighting a fish taken on a jig, the head-shaking action of the fish together with the weight of the jig can cause the fish to become unhooked. So as you're fighting a jig-hooked fish, keep tension on your line as you lower it to reel. Some fish hit the jig as it falls too, so keep the line relatively tight while you're jigging or you'll miss these fish.
Halibut are very powerful for their size, and getting one into the boat presents a challenge that may involve gaffs, buoys, clubs, firearms and sheer muscle power. As the fish approaches the boat, ready your gaff and be prepared for the fish to run. Larger fish often make several runs before they are tired enough to be landed. In most cases one gaff is all you need, however with fish over 80 pounds, two or even three gaffs may be required. Gaff the fish in the head or just behind the collar area near the gills. Avoid sticking the fish in the cheek area, as this contains some of the best meat on the fish. If the fish is over 100 pounds, you should consider using a lance-type gaff with a slip-tip and a floating buoy with about ten feet of line. As soon as you spear the fish it will run, taking the tip of the gaff and the buoy with it. It is a rare fish that can submerge the buoy for more than ten minutes.
In some cases (particularly with large halibut) it may be necessary to kill the fish before bringing it aboard. A small-caliber handgun or a .410 shotgun is ideal for this purpose. The "Snake Charmer" .410 shotgun, made by Sporting Arms Mfg. has an 18" barrel and is made of stainless steel, making it an excellent choice. It's ideal for dispatching halibut, and can be operated with one hand. Place your shot in the fish's head, being careful to miss the cheek area, which contains some of the best meat on the fish. Use extreme caution handling a live halibut aboard you boat. They are very powerful and are more than capable of smashing gear and even breaking a fisherman's leg as they thrash about the boat. Subdue your fish immediately and get it into the fish box as soon as possible.
Most halibut over 100 pounds are female. A growing trend in the sportfishing industry is to encourage release of these large spawners, to ensure the longevity of the fishery. These older fish have coarser flesh, and are more likely to be infested with worms and other parasites anyway. Smaller fish are often more desirable for the table because of their finer texture. Many anglers agree that the best halibut for table fare is a fish no larger than 100 pounds.
A growing sport in Alaska involves fishing from sit-atop ocean kayaks. These boats are specially rigged with rod holders, fish finders and other accoutrements necessary for fishing on the high seas. Because halibut are such powerful fish, they will tow your kayak a considerable distance before you bring the fish to the surface. If it's a large fish, your troubles may be just beginning, as halibut are very powerful and could capsize your boat. The easiest way to kill one in such circumstances is with a well-placed shot to the head with a firearm of some sort. In a kayak, a handgun is probably your best choice. Once a large halibut is killed from a kayak it is likely the trip is over. The boat may be unstable if you drape the fish across the deck; it's likely you'll end up towing the fish to shore instead.
Halibut can be caught from shore in many areas of Alaska, particularly near river mouths later in the summer after salmon have spawned and their carcasses drift out to the ocean. Use long rods to hurl your offering far from shore. A sand spike and a bell allow hands-free fishing while alerting you when a fish takes the bait. Longer rods are also an advantage in getting your line over the surf; without them each wave will move your line and make it difficult to determine when a fish is biting.
For years, both the commercial and the sport fishing fleet have targeted large halibut in Alaska, to the exclusion of smaller fish that were usually tossed over the side. Since most halibut over 100# are female, selective targeting of larger fish over the years has had a detrimental effect on spawning success. As a result of years of selective harvest of larger fish, the "chickens" are now coming home to roost, so to speak, with the average commercial and sport harvest falling closer to 20# than in the previously-common 40#-80# range. Consequently, Alaska anglers are seeing greater restrictions in both sizes and quantities of halibut allowed in the daily bag limit. Educate yourself on the regulations in the area you plan to fish, and adhere to them carefully. It's not too late to turn Alaska's halibut fishery around, but it requires the combined efforts of both the commercial and sport harvest.


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Removing stains doesn't have to be rocket science or become a scene where you're shouting expletives. If it's summer and you have kids, you have stains.
Maybe Dad's out in the back practicing baseball with junior and he slides for home base or the kids are riding bikes or skateboards and one falls and scrapes themselves up. These things happen all too often, leaving you to clean up.
Below are some easy, non-toxic ways to get some of the most common kids stains out!
Blood Stain RemovalFirst off, don't use hot or warm water. This can lock in the stain and make it a permanent stain.
Hydrogen PeroxideThis handy multi-tasker works great on blood stains. Put a piece of plastic wrap under the stain, then pour the hydrogen peroxide right on the stain. Cover with another piece of plastic wrap then a towel (hp turns to water when exposed to light). Check the progress after a few minutes, repeat as necessary. Rinse with cool water.
AmmoniaThis can be used on most fabrics and it won't damage the fabric the way that bleach can. Use the plastic wrap under the stain, then pour the ammonia on the stain and let it sit for a few minutes then rinse with cold water.
I use plastic wrap because it doesn't absorb the liquid, but a towel can be used if you choose to.
Acrylic Paint StainsHairspray, pine cleaner or alcohol works really well at removing acrylic paint from clothing. Test a small spot first, then spray on the hairspray (or alcohol or pine cleaner) and rub gently to remove the paint stain. You may have to wash the garment twice. Soak, scrub, repeat.
Removing Berry Stains and Red Fruit JuiceWhen my kids were growing up I saw a lot of these stains in the summer. It didn't matter if it was picking fresh berries or if it was drinking fruit juice. One or both eventually ended up on their clothes.
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• You can also pour boiling hot water on the stain until it disappears. It will remove berry and red juice stains right away, even the white ones.
Try to keep clean fabric from the stained area so you don't transfer more of the stain elsewhere.
Removing Bubble GumPlace your clothing in the freezer. Wait 2 hours before removing. You can gently scrape off the frozen gum and then blot the rest with dry cleaning solvent to remove any residue.
Removing Crayon Stains from Clothes and the WallUse a dry-cleaning solvent if the stain is on clothing. You can also wash the clothes on the hottest setting and add 1/2 cup of washing soda along with the detergent. Use the pre soak cycle, then wash normally.
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Taking a quick look around, it's easy to cynically conclude that Memorial Day has become nothing more than a paean to big sales at the mall, beach BBQ's, and getting a day off from school and work. Not that there's anything wrong with any of those things - but let's please not forget to whom this day really belongs. And for the record, this holiday isn't just for our brave warriors who made the ultimate sacrifice. It's also for those who served our country and are still with us.
As I reported late last year in The Daily Beast, as many as 30 percent of post-9/11 veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a type of anxiety disorder that can occur after you've seen or experienced a traumatic event that involved the threat of injury or death. PTSD is often debilitating. These veterans need our help. Now.
Too many lawmakers have seemingly forgotten that America is still at war and that the suicide rates for both active-duty military and veterans are on the rise. But not Bernie Sanders. The no-nonsense Senator from Vermont, Sanders might seem an unlikely advocate for our veterans. After all, he's a longtime anti-war activist who never served in the military. But since he was named chair of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs six months ago, Sanders has proved to be a passionate and outspoken supporter of veterans.
A rare inside-the-Beltway political gadfly who has no patience for Washington's chronic conformity, Sanders is not afraid to shake things up on The Hill and get in anyone's face who would deny our war heroes. You may not always agree with Bernie's politics. But he's not in DC to win friends. He's there to make a real difference. True to form, Sanders has just released a statement that refreshingly goes beyond the usual perfunctory Memorial Day calls from jaded pols to support the troops. Bernie's statement avoids the bromides and the easy heartstrings. It cuts much deeper. It gets real.
Here's what he has to say:
"Memorial Day must not simply be a day for picnics and ballgames. It is a time to remember and cherish the lives of service members who have died in defense of this nation and appreciate the unimaginable loss their families have experienced. But Memorial Day is not just a time to reflect upon the past. It's important that we also focus on the present and dedicate ourselves to do all that we can to protect the interests of today's veterans – many of whom came home from war wounded in body and in spirit.
"In recent years we have come a long way in protecting the needs of our veterans, but much more must be done.
"The Post-9/11 GI Bill has been an extraordinary success. More than 920,000 veterans and family members have utilized this education benefit – at virtually no cost to them. Unfortunately, in a program this large, there have been some payment problems with payments to higher education institutions that must be resolved as soon as possible.
"We also must address the very serious backlog of VA disability claims. While VA is today processing more claims than ever before, it is absolutely unacceptable that veterans in some cases are still waiting years for their claims to be processed. For whatever reason, VA did not even begin the process until 2009 of doing what the entire corporate sector already had done and move from paper to the digital world. Upon assuming his position at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Secretary Eric Shinseki announced a very ambitious transformation of the system. His goal is that by the end of the 2015, all claims would be processed within 125 days with 98 percent accuracy. I intend to work with the secretary to make sure that goal is achieved.
"One of our great national embarrassments has been that thousands of American veterans have been homeless and sleeping in the streets. VA has taken on an aggressive initiative to end homelessness among veterans by 2015, and has decreased the number of homeless veterans by 17 percent since 2009. My committee is considering legislation that will enhance VA's programs to ensure that no veteran in this country is sleeping in the streets.
"Another issue of enormous importance is the alarming rate of suicide among veterans. While suicide is a serious national problem, it impacts veterans at a higher rate. Much of the focus has been on suicide's impact on younger veterans, but it is also a very serious problem among older veterans who may have completed their work life and may be facing problems of isolation and financial stress. VA must be aggressive in reaching out to veterans at risk of suicide and my committee is working on approaches that we hope can address this issue.
"The Department of Defense estimates that more than 1 million service members will transition out of the military and into civilian life in the next four years. At a time when our country continues to struggle with high unemployment, we must do everything we can to make certain these brave men and women can find meaningful employment.
"We owe the veterans community more than we can ever pay back. As we celebrate Memorial Day this year we must do everything we can to provide them with timely access to the benefits they earned."
Monday, May 27, 2013
Memorial Day Memo to America's Lawmakers: Why Have You Forgotten Our Troops and Veterans?
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Good post, very fair. While Bernie and I disagree sharply over politics, my hat is off to any elected official who truly cares for and respects the military and what they do. I now view him in an entirely different light and we have to give credit where credit is due. Keep it up, my friend.
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Thanks, John, will do!Delete
- AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 10:49 AM
As we have all come to expect from you, another insightful and informstive piece of journalism. Much of what passes these days as journalism is aimed art the lowest common-denominator audience and it shows in the dumbing-down of the American populace.
The same can not be said of your article. While I have many items clamboring for my attrention in this attention-defecit world, I try and take the time to read your postings to stay informed and involved.
Keep up the good work. We need it now more than ever -- with apologies to Tricky Dick.
Much obliged, Chuck. Appreciate the kind words.Delete
Every time I emailed or contacted Sen. Murray's VA liaison gopher, I got the Dog and Pony show (2008). Glad to see the torch has been passed to someone who is not going to beat it to death with his lips. It will be interesting to see if he walks the walk at the next VA dressing down on Capitol Hill when they have to explain why the backlog is expanding exponentially. I've heard enough excuses from Vet Affairs Chairmen to tide me over until 2015 and the forecasted end of the mess. Rep. Bob Filner is the only one I've heard confront USB Hickey and call a spade a spade. I filed in 1989. Nothing has changed. It just takes longer to get your denial.ReplyDeleteReplies
I can only hope that Sanders will make a difference and effect positive change for veterans once and for all. We'll see. I'm watching closely, and I wish you the very best with your claim.Delete
we have to give credit where credit is due, www2.nagatogel.com keep spirit bro,ReplyDelete
This should stand as a challenge to all our policy makers and agencies in government. Indeed, we are fortunate to have the likes of Bernie Sanders bringing these VA matters at the forefront. But it is up to everyone else to be vigilant in making sure that our brave men and women in uniform get the proper treatments when their duties end.ReplyDelete
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Public Allies at ICA GreenRise
As part of our programmatic relationship with Public Allies Chicago, a member of the AmeriCorps national service network, Allies are invited to become a part of our Intentional Community.
Our Intentional Community is made up of individuals who want to live simply and are committed to a green and sustainable lifestyle. In addition to your room there are common areas throughout the eight floor where residents often gather to watch TV, relax, or chat with others and enjoy the company of living in an intentional community. Read more about the Intentional Community here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to live at ICA?
As an Ally at the ICA, you will be more than a guest at our building - you will be a member of our community! Being a member of a community means that more than paying your rent on time (although that's important too), you are excited to engage and participate in community activities and responsibilities. You will be joining others in creating a home in this building and a sustainable culture in the world. To affect this, Allies at the ICA agree to:
When are Community Dinners?
Community dinners are held once a month, usually on the 28th of the month. They are a chance for the community to get to know each other in an informal setting, and to celebrate and honor community members' significant life events. Community dinners are hosted by a set of three community members and this duty rotates on an annual basis.
Is the volunteer project a Service Day or TSP?
Not exactly, volunteering with the ICA is a term of your stay with us at the GreenRise and not your term as a Public Ally. In order to best suit your interests, Allies at the ICA will coordinate with ICA programming staff to decide the details of your volunteering. The ICA GreenRise is a demonstration site for both cultural and environmental sustainability. We engage our residents and tenants in various programs which forward our mission and participant's perspectives. As an Ally at the ICA, volunteering is another layer of our intra-building community and the work being done here. As a nonprofit service center, there are also numerous nonprofits in the building who an Ally could volunteer with as part of our tenant cohort engagement.
What is the Customary and where can I find it?
The Customary acts as an orientation packet which outlines the resources of the community and the expectations of using them. Click here to read the table of contents for the Customary. Contact Caitlin at email@example.com for a copy of the full Customary.
Sounds great, but how much does it cost?
A benefit to community life is that it lends to a more affordable lifestyle than having to furnish and rent an entire apartment space. Rooms available to Public Allies are generally suited for 1-2 people but the building offers a wide range of room sizes, and can accommodate more roommates at request.
There is a base fee of $220 (single) or $350 (roommates) per month in addition to a charge of $1.10 per square foot of a room. Rent also covers use of all the communal spaces (kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, lounge areas, meeting rooms, and all utilities-heat, electricity, etc.) For example our smallest apartment (150 sq. ft.) for a single bed will cost $220 + (150 sq. ft. * $1.10) = $385 per month.
Additional costs:
Cable and Wi-Fi
Currently, some rooms are cable ready, but residents have to pay for access on their own. RCN is the building provider for wireless internet and cable connections. There are also areas on the 6th floor and other common spaces that Wi-Fi is currently available.
Depending on availability, parking is available on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis. The costs are:
Daily - $7.50, Monthly - $90, Yearly - $890.
Laundry: washer and dryer
There are two washers and dryers on the 8th floor. The washer is coin operated at $1.00 a load and it's free to dry.
What types of payments are accepted?
Check, credit card and cash are all acceptable forms of payment. Rent is due on the 1st of every month, and late after the 5th, with a 3% of the total rent as a late fee charge.
General Living at ICA FAQ's
What does "intentional community" mean?
Intentional Community is an inclusive term for ecovillages, cohousing communities, residential land trusts, communes, student co-ops, urban housing cooperatives, intentional living, alternative communities, cooperative living, and other projects where people strive together with a common vision.
Is there an age requirement for living within the building?
The Institute encourages individuals 20 years of age and older to live within the building. Accommodations may be made for special requests.
How long is a lease for?
Leases are typically the length of your service - 10 months. Accommodations are made for shorter and longer requests, and the lease can be broken with a 30 day written notice.
Is there a way to see more pictures of the building?
There is a flickr page with photos of the building, including views of the different sizes of rooms available. Please visit: http://www.ica-usa.org/?page=buildingpics.
Is the ICA accessible by public transportation?
YES! ICA is located just two blocks from the CTA Red Line, and the 151 Sheridan and 81 Lawrence buses run right outside the front doors of the building. In addition to excellent access to public transport, Lake Shore Drive is just two blocks away, as is a lake front bike and running path that spans more than 20 miles across the city.
What is the Uptown neighborhood like?
Chicago's Uptown neighborhood is known for its rich and vibrant diversity, as well as formally being Chicago's entertainment district. Uptown is currently home to numerous music venues, nightclubs, restaurants and shops. Uptown Square, at the center of the Uptown Entertainment District, was designated as a National Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. The ICA is located just two blocks from both the lake and Uptown Square. For more information on Uptown, you can visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uptown,_Chicago.
How is the kitchen set up?
Currently residents share a kitchen on the 6th floor of the building. Residents have refrigerator space, and are welcome to use all the equipment in the kitchen to prepare their meals.
How are the bathrooms set up?
One of the items shared with others within this community will be bathroom space. There are separate men's and women's facilities and there are 5 stalls, sinks, and showers in each bathroom.
What is security like in the building?
The ICA GreenRise building values a secure space for both its tenants and residents. There is someone at the front desk 24 hours a day. The front doors of the building are locked at 8:00pm, and residents and tenants must be buzzed in through the front door. There are special elevator codes for the residential floors.
What are the rules for guests of residents?
Residents are permitted to have guests on a temporary basis (less than 1 week/per month). No unaccompanied guests are allowed. Guest's rooms are available for use through ICA, for a fee and must be pre-booked. If the guest is staying in your room, there is no charge. One of the key foundations of making an intentional community work is respect for others you share the space with; it is of utmost importance that this respect be reflected in those who are invited into the community living space.
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Below is a picture of Noah Galloway, a double amputee who lost his left arm and left leg in Afghanistan. He seems to have overcome and coped well with the challenges of his disability.
There has been quite a bit of online chatter concerning the perceived idea that ESPN chose Ms Jenner over Mr Galloway for this award, but ESPN denies that. They say that they merely chose Ms Jenner, and that there was no, "second place."
But of course, the fact that they chose Caitlyn means that all other potential heroes were considered no better than second place, so their protestations seem a bit hollow. But my point here is just to make what I think is an interesting observation:
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PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Now that the cameras have stopped rolling, the real test begins for the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins.
The teams wrapped up a month unlike any other with Saturday's Winter Classic outdoor game at Heinz Field. From having their every move documented by HBO's all-access "24/7" show to participating in the NHL's biggest regular-season showcase, there have been plenty of distractions for organizations with Stanley Cup aspirations.
They'll start readjusting to a more recognizable routine just as the regular season shifts to its toughest stretch—January and February are often considered the dog days of a long 82-game schedule.
"We've joked with the HBO guys that we'll have to invite them back," said Penguins coach Dan Bylsma. "We are going to miss them. I thought the show and it leading to the buildup to this (Winter Classic) game was a unique look, a great experience. … Our guys are shaking hands and saying goodbye to the HBO crew because we feel like we're sending a player down (to the minor leagues).
"But we'll have to do our best to get back to normalcy, which is the 42 games left in our hockey season. We've got a lot of work to do."
The final episode of HBO's fascinating series airs on Wednesday night (HBO Canada, 10 p.m. ET). It will show a different Capitals team than the one it started documenting in early December, culminating with an emotional 3-1 victory over the rival Penguins in front 68,111 fans at the home of the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers.
Even though rain made a mess of the temporary ice surface in the Winter Classic, the event took another big step forward in its fourth year of existence. The experience was unanimously praised by players, coaches and team personnel, and the league may have lucked into a ratings bonanza after weather forced the game to be moved to prime time—early numbers from the U.S. were very strong.
"The scene was spectacular," said NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. "Somebody with one of the clubs was telling me that as they approached the stadium and they saw the lights on, it was just a spectacular sight. They got chills down their spine.
"It was one of the more amazing things they've been associated with in all their time in hockey."
In the eyes of NHL chief operating officer John Collins, the league overcame a couple major hurdles during the past month. Not only did it prove teams could open their doors and allow fans more access to the sport with the HBO series, it also showed that it could handle an outdoor game in less-than-ideal conditions.
Collins is the driving force behind both initiatives and was feeling pretty good about them while speaking in the bowels of Heinz Field a couple hours after the Winter Classic. Asked about the possibility of good TV ratings in prime time, he replied: "That would be the cherry on top of everything."
A big challenge facing the NHL is finding ways to continue creating compelling storylines and situations for the Winter Classic. There's no guarantee the game will be held on New Year's Day again next year because the league still has to negotiate new American TV contracts that will have a major bearing on the schedule. On top of that, Jan. 1 falls on a Sunday in 2012 and the NHL might be reluctant to put the event against a full schedule of NFL games—provided that league comes to a new labour agreement and plays next season.
It will be interesting to see if the NHL adds more outdoor games to its schedule in the future. A second one will be played this season at Calgary's McMahon Stadium on Feb. 20 and the list of interested teams in doing something similar is long.
Based on the success of HBO's "24/7" series, it's reasonable to expect that other NHL teams will soon open their doors for similar projects.
There were a few growing pains with this project, particularly for Washington which endured an eight-game winless run in December, but both organizations seemed happy with the final product. The Caps went 5-4-3 with HBO crews in the dressing room while the Penguins were 7-4-1.
"It was kind of fun at times and kind of annoying at other times," said Washington defenceman John Carlson. "I think it's a great thing for hockey and I think it's a great thing for our team. They were great guys and we actually did have a lot of fun with them.
"But we're happy to get back down to basics and get back in our regular routines and not have to fluff anything up for the camera."
Some of the Capitals believe the team's struggles were made worse because of HBO's presence, with forward Eric Fehr suggesting the cameras kept players from getting on one another.
Brooks Laich is one of the Washington's more outgoing players, but even he wasn't a big fan of the experience.
"I'm a hockey player, not an actor—I'm not getting paid by HBO," said Laich.
"I think our guys have had a good time with it and I hope it's brought some good exposure to our players and our sport," he added. "Once it's done, it will be kind of nice to not have camera crews in every meeting and right in your face when you are getting dressed and (having) conversations."


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This roof rack is solid all around. Don't expect this to be at the level of a THULE/Yakima rack but hey, the price justifies it. If you're like me and only have the rack on 3 months out of the year (snowsports) this is ideal. Be prepared for a somewhat arduous installation process. The way the plastic base pieces are constructed it is important to use the tape measure to ensure that you are in perfect alignment on each side of the car or else you'll get a torsion effect. Locks are worthless.


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DHCP Introduction
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (more commonly known as DHCP) is used to automatically assign IP addresses over a network. IP addresses allows computers to connect to a main server and communicate with one another. When a computer connects to a network or server it is represented by an IP address. These must be unique so that no two computers try to access from the same address. When you connect to a server using DHCP, you are automatically assigned an IP address.
If you are a system administrator using Apple Mac computers, then you can implement the DHCP service on the Mac Mini Server software. As the admin you can define the addresses that will be used by connecting computers and other settings.
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Setting Up DHCP
Open "Server Admin" to begin with. This is the main administrative tool you use when controlling the functions and parameters of your Mac Mini server network.
Click the ~ezentity_quot+ezentity_quot~ icon to load the mini-menu of items you can add. Click "Add Service…"
In the list of available options, click the check box next to "DHCP" to enable it. Click "Save."
Underneath your Mac Mini Server IP in the left panel, click "DHCP."
Click "Subnets." An example subnet range will have already been created. Double-click it to change it.
Change the "Subnet Name" if you wish (this is just for personal reference on your Mac Mini Server.
Enter a "Starting" and "Ending" IP address to choose the IP range. For example set "192.168.1.1" as the starting IP and "192.168.1.50" as the ending IP. Set the "Subnet mask" to something such as "255.255.255.0".
Click "DNS," then enter your Mac Mini Server's IP and host name. Click "Save."
Click "Enable" and then "Start DHCP" to enable your DHCP service on your network.
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What Happens Once DHCP Has Been Enabled?
When one of your network computers connects to the main server it will automatically be assigned an IP address. If you used the above example as an IP range, then the first computer will be assigned to "192.168.1.1", the second to "192.168.1.2" and so on. This means that all the computers will have access to the network with no conflicts.
The subnet mask you set during setup, is the IP address that the client computer sees when it connects to the server, this hides the Mac Mini Server's actual IP address.
The DNS information you entered for your Mac Mini allows the subnet computers connect through your Mac Mini Server to the Internet externally. It also routes the relevant external traffic through your network correctly.
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DHCP is one of many server configurations that you can run to take full control over your Mac Mini-based server. With DHCP fully set up, any computer that connects to your server will have Internet access. If you ever need to change your configuration options or set up additional DHCP services, you can return to the Server Admin at any time.
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"Wazza's Snow Leopard Server QuickStart", www.wazmac.com/quickstarts/pdf/osx_server/snow_leopard/05_dhcp.pdf. PDF.


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Roy Hodgson admits Ashley Cole could be offered an England reprieve if Leighton Baines gets injured before the World Cup.
Cole was left out of Hodgson's 23-man squad for Brazil in favour of Luke Shaw, who is on the verge of a £25 million move to Manchester United. Liverpool's Jon Flanagan has been put on standby.
But the England manager says that may not be the end of the matter. "I've heard this 'what if Baines got injured, wouldn't Cole be the right answer?'" Hodgson said. "The answer to that is yes, he would be, without a doubt. But Ashley Cole isn't really a cover player. Ashley is a number one man."
Asked if he believed Cole would come out of retirement in case of an England emergency, Hodgson said: "You would have to ask Ashley that. I would like to think so, but it would have to be after June 2 because if it happened before he's not in the 30.
"You have to look at the rules. The problem is if Baines was injured against Peru, which is May 30, if you want to make a change then you have to do it within the 30 [players]. Strangely enough, if you get an injury after June 2, then you can actually make a change. So that's quite strange.
"When I decided Baines might be number one, then I decided the next one wouldn't be Ashley and would be Shaw. Circumstances could make the decision a very good one or it a very bad one.
"An injury to Baines would make the selection of Shaw a very bad selection. If we go through the World Cup with Baines playing the majority of games and Shaw coming on and doing very well it makes it a very good one."
Chelsea defender Cole revealed his omission on Sunday and subsequent retirement from international football but England have three pre-tournament friendlies - against Peru (May 30, Ecuador (June 4) and Honduras (June7) - during which injury can strike.


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I know most everyone reading that title is thinking fall foliage, but in this case it was additionally a small smoky fire. It wasnt really a fire or blaze per se, just a brief Wednesday wee-hour morning smoldering short in the firewall of the historic Northwoods Inn (www.northwoodsinn.com) on Main Street in Lake Placid.
My wife Betty and I had just pulled into the Inns parking lot, only to be greeted by a fire truck that was parked near the building on the far side of the lot near the firewall that separated the Inn from the adjacent building. Hmm, not a good start for the 2009 NYS Outdoor Writers Conference and Annual Meeting that was to be housed primarily at the Inn, starting that Thursday.
Just as I was about to get out and ask what was going on, Mark Corr, the Inns manager, hustled over to our car and explained there had been a minor fire and that, due to safety codes, no one could stay in the Inn until fire inspectors thoroughly inspected and issued an okay. I thought, Oh no, we have about 60 people due in for the conference, where will they go? but Mark quickly put our minds at ease. Youre booked into the Golden Arrow, right across the street.
If youve ever been to Lake Placid and I assume most of you have then you know its a very tightly knit group, be it its citizens or businesses, and that one minor smoky incident brought out the very best that this history-laden village and area has to offer. When we got to the Golden Arrow, Margaret Marchuk, the Director of Media Relations for Lake Placid, was there to greet us, advising that we were already registered in a room there. Other attendees of the conference were likewise switched to there or alternate motels nearby. Needless to say, I gave her a big hug and thanked her for reactiing so quickly and professionally.


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Little more than a decade ago, some wondered if Amazon.com might be a Ponzi scheme.
Today, the company has a market cap just under $85bn and has established a firm position as the 800 pound gorilla of online retail. But it has even bigger ambitions.
The company is trying to redefine reading with the Kindle, which will make up 10% of Amazon's sales next year, and even trying its hand as a publisher/content creator.
But its most ambitious initiative by far may be Amazon Web Services, which has made Amazon one of the most prominent players in the cloud computing market. It's so prominent, in fact, that when part of AWS experienced a meltdown recently, a number of popular and high-valued online services melted down with it.
To many, however, Amazon may not be headed in the right path. "What's the company's strategy?" they ask? "Is Amazon an online retailer, or...?"
According to Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, it all comes with the territory. At the company's shareholder meeting yesterday, he told the audience:
Any time you do something big, that's disruptive — Kindle, AWS — there will be critics. And there will be at least two kinds of critics. There will be well-meaning critics who genuinely misunderstand what you are doing or genuinely have a different opinion.
And there will be the self-interested critics that have a vested interest in not liking what you are doing and they will have reason to misunderstand. And you have to be willing to ignore both types of critics. You listen to them, because you want to see, always testing, is it possible they are right?
At the end of the day, however, if you believe in your vision, you have to pursue it, Bezos believes. And so "we are willing to be misunderstood for long periods of time".
That statement may draw scorn from some Amazon shareholders, but is Bezos right? Should companies continue down a path, even when their motives and goals are misunderstood? Or is misunderstanding a red flag that a company is going in the wrong direction?
The answer, of course, depends on the facts.
On one hand, a company shouldn't expect that stakeholders and observers will always understand all facets of its strategy, or be amenable to change and expansion. It's simply not that easy, and questions and disagreement isn't necessarily an indication that a company is making a mistake.
On the other hand, being misunderstood can indeed be an indication that a company's strategy is starting to become discombobulated.
So how can companies spot the difference between healthy and unhealthy misunderstanding?
It all comes down to the customer. Decisions that are driven by customer demand and customer expectation are almost always better than decisions made with the hope that customers can be led down a new path.
In other words, when your customers (and not just shareholders, analysts, etc.) can't figure out what you're doing and why you're doing it, you may have a problem. When your customers understand and like what you're doing, however, the other stakeholders will eventually catch on.
From this perspective, the best question to ask when facing misunderstanding is: who misunderstands us? At the end of the day, shareholders, analysts and armchair critics matter a whole lot less than customers and employees, and companies should never let a little misunderstanding with the former prevent them from delivering value to the latter.