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Public Pier — No Fishing License Required
My first visit to this pier took place on a sultry summer night in the mid-1970s. I was visiting southern California with my family, shepherding my wife and kids to the "must see" tourist spots during the day, and making short excursions to the local piers during the morning and evening hours. Much to my surprise, anglers at this pier were using drop-lights to fish. These lights consisted of a heavy electrical cord with a plug at one end and a light with a reflector at the other end. Fishermen would plug their lights into the electrical outlets located on the pier's overhead lights. They would then lower their cords and lights down so that the drop-lights were just above the surface of the water. Inevitably, small fish such as anchovies and smelt were attracted to the lights and would swarm near the top of the water. Every so often a larger fish would approach, the small fish would scatter and disappear, and then, a few moments later, fish would reappear. Anglers, using light lines and small baits, were catching their share of the larger fish.
One couple allowed me to share their light and I quickly caught a small sand bass followed by several tom cod (white croaker) and mid-sized queenfish. I didn't have a drop-light but vowed that when I returned, I would bring one with me. Unfortunately, I waited too long, the electrical outlets were removed in the '80s (due, the authorities said, to the fact that the outlets encouraged all-night camping and fires which the campers set to keep warm).
Even without drop-lights, I've generally caught some type of fish whenever I've visited the pier. The pier receives heavy use from anglers and, with the exception or "red tide" occurrences, almost always yields some fish.
Environment. The 1,620-foot-long, T-shaped pier sits inside the protected waters of the Long Beach-San Pedro breakwaters; the result is a very moderate surf and a wide sandy beach. Further out and around the end of the pier the bottom is sand and mud. This area usually shows little growth of seaweed or kelp, but does have a fairly heavy growth of mussels on the pilings. In addition, concrete rubble was placed among the pilings during the construction of the pier (in 1967) to act as an artificial reef. The pier has above-average surf fishing yielding corbina, spotfin croaker, yellowfin croaker, barred surfperch, round stingray, thornback rays and guitarfish (shovelnose sharks). Midway out on the concrete pier is the best area for halibut and sand bass, as well as the smaller walleye surfperch, jacksmelt and tom cod (white croaker). This mid-pier area will also yield good numbers of croakers but not in the numbers of the inshore area. The end area is best for the pelagics such as mackerel and bonito as well as most sharks. The areas near the bait shop and the boat landing seem best for sargo and herring (queenfish). A negative aspect of the pier is fairly common red tide conditions (when fish will be virtually absent); at least a third of my visits in the past ten years have seen the pier surrounded, or nearly surrounded, by red tide.
An interesting visual attraction is the group of islands which sit a short distance offshore from the pier. Island Chaffee, Island White and Island Freeman are artificial islands containing oil drilling equipment. However, the islands are sheathed in pastel colored, modernistic walls which cloak their industrial activity. Society wants the oil but doesn't want to see the activity which produces it.
Fishing Tips. Try the inshore areas for large croakers using sand crabs, fresh mussels, ghost shrimp, or bloodworms. Early morning hours, or just before dusk, seem the best times, and be prepared for some action. I personally think it may be one of the best piers in the state for corbina (and I have seen as many as thirty corbina caught in just a few hours of early morning angling — by eight anglers). Although anglers will debate the topic endlessly, two of the best riggings will be size 4-2 baitholder hooks used with sand crabs or bloodworms, and size 2 -1/0 Kahle hooks covered with fresh mussels or ghost shrimp. I tend to go with the smaller hooks but it depends on the type of bait you are using and the fish you are seeking.
Fish the mid-pier area using a Lucky Lura/Lucky Joe outfit for jacksmelt, topsmelt, walleye surfperch or queenfish. If you catch a small queenfish, or even a smelt or small mackerel, remember that they make excellent halibut baits. Put the small fish on a live bait leader, sit back, and watch your pole for the light mouthings of the toothy halibut. Pay attention and be ready. The top spot for the halibut seems to be around the black asphalt section near the middle of the pier.
Out near the end, close to the bait shop, is sometimes a good area for bass (both sand bass and kelp bass) as well as perch. Most of the bass seem to hit on anchovies, squid or lures. Anglers fishing down around the mussel-covered pilings with mussels (surprise) are sometimes rewarded with good sized buttermouth perch (blackperch), rubberlip perch or pileperch. Some years also see good runs of sargo (generally May to July). The scrappy grunts, up to about three pounds in weight, love fresh mussels, get positively giddy over live ghost shrimp, and seem to hit best on the bottom near the pilings in the early evening or night hours.
Fish the outer wings of the pier for pelagics such as bonito and mackerel, as well as barracuda and sharks. Use live anchovies when they're available (generally in the summer months) for the macs, the boneheads and the pencils. Unfortunately, most months see a lack of live anchovies. Plan #2! For the mackerel, fish with strips of squid or pieces of mackerel under a splitshot sinker. Bonito splashers will work for the bonito, as will feathers trailing behind a cast-a-bubble. Spoons, generally gold colored, when cast at night, may yield a few barracuda during the summer to fall months. For the sharks, jig up some live bait (especially Pacific mackerel or jack mackerel) and then fish them on a live bait, sliding leader.
Horn Shark caught in 2005
Most of the sharks will be gray sharks (gray smoothhounds), shovelnose sharks (shovelnose guitarfish), leopards (leopard sharks), or pinback sharks (spiny dogfish) but occasionally there will be a large thresher mixed into the action. Less common will be blue sharks and sometimes even a bonito shark (mako shark). Once every thirty years you'll also hear of someone latching onto a hammerhead shark and once every thousand years an intrepid angler may hook a white "maneater" shark (why do they only eat men?); most of the latter are still missing in action. If you're satisfied with the smaller sharks, cut mackerel and squid fished on the bottom will yield small smoothies (gray and brown smoothhounds), thornback rays, and bat rays. If seeking out the monsters, be sure to bring a treble-hook gaff, strong line, and a couple of strong friends to hoist your prize up to the pier.
Gray Smoothhound Shark
Some itsy bitsy fish are also found out at the end. Most common are herring (queenfish), topsmelt, small perch and pompano (Pacific butterfish). All can be caught on Lucky Lura-type leaders fished at mid-depth range, although the pompano are true Epicureans and prefer to have their hooks sweetened by a delicious but small piece of fresh mussel. I've also seen a few salema here but not in the numbers found at other county piers.
An ILLEGAL Giant (Black) Sea Bass
<*}}}}}}}}}>< — An interesting catch occurred in July of 1977 when a Belmont Shore's angler caught a 34 1/2 inch yellow snake eel (Ophichthus zophochir). The eel is considered rare in California. Although the listed range is from Peru to Berkeley Pier, less than 20 have been seen in California. Not only was it an unusual catch, but it was the largest such eel ever seen — the previous record being only 32 1/2 inches. Another interesting catch from this pier, although many years ago, was a 36 inch, 6 1/2 pound green sturgeon.
Special Recommendation. Because of elevated levels of DDT and PCB, the Cal OEHHA recommends that no more than one meal of locally caught surfperch be consumed every two weeks.
History Note. Belmont Pier was built in 1968 alongside the older Grand Avenue Pier, a pier which was also called the Belmont Heights Pier by some, and the Devil's Gate Pier by most; a name which referred to the geologic formation (a natural bridge) which in those days extended seaward from the low bluffs at 39th Place. That pier opened on Christmas Eve 1915 and was seen as a gift by the Long Beach municipality to the residents of the Belmont section, an area which in those days was far from the center of action. The pier was 975-foot-long and had a maximum width of 112 feet in the middle and a minimum width of twenty-five feet. Ornamental lights illuminated the pier and in the middle were two pergolas. Newspapers reported that 3,000 to 4,000 people visited the pier the first two days it was open and that 500 to 600 automobiles drove out to the end on the smooth concrete surface. In 1951 the pier was renovated and given a 300-foot extension. But by the 1960s, the older pier was in poor condition and the decision was made to build a new pier. One week after the new pier opened, the demolition of the old pier began (and plans included placing part of the rubble from the older pier around the new pilings, thus acting as an artificial reef).
On Sunday, February 19, 1967, the new 1,450-foot-long Belmont Pier opened and the local newspaper's headline read "Throngs Hail Opening of New Pier." The story reported that free live bait was given out all day long and recorded the initial catches at the new pier. The first fish officially caught was by an eleven-year-old girl, Rosemary Rodriguez, who caught a sand bass. Brian Williams, a four-year-old angler was the youngest to catch a fish — a bullhead. The oldest was 82-year-old Albert Parbst who caught a perch. The largest fish of the day was a 2-pound, 8-ounce bonito caught by 16-year-old Maureen Younger.
Among the piers amenities in those days were a sportfishing fleet which operated from the 336-foot, y-crossing at the seaward end. The Islander operated as a water taxi out to a fishing barge, the Queen of the Sea operated as a half-day boat, and the Hurricane operated as a three-quarter day boat.
Belmont Shores Pier Facts
Hours: Open one hour before sunrise to midnight. This cuts into the night fishing; however, the midnight closing was a necessity due to vandalism and people using the pier for a home.
Facilities: Lights, some benches, fish-cleaning stations, restrooms, and a bait and tackle/snack shop all on the pier. There is a parking lot near the foot of the pier ($.50 an hour with a 10 hour limit, but no parking 6:30-7:30 a.m. on Tuesdays) and both free and metered parking on adjacent streets.
Handicapped Facilities: n/a
How To Get There: From the north take I-405 to the Lakewood Boulevard turnoff, then go south to 7th Street, turn west (right) until you come to Ximeno Ave. and then turn left. Follow it to Livingston Dr. and go west. You will see signs by Ocean Ave. and Termino Ave. indicating the pier. From the south take the Pacific Coast Highway to 2nd. Street (Westminister becomes 2nd. Street when it crosses PCH), go west, follow to Livingston Dr. Follow it to signs by Ocean Ave. and Termino Ave. indicating the pier and parking lot.
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This pdf is 23 pages long, 1 page front cover, 1 page blank inside of front page, 1 page editorial, 2 pages titles, 1 page SRD (also containing reprinted info on the Antipaladin), 1 page ToC (also containing 3 demonic patrons) and 1 page back cover, leaving 15 pages for the Antipaladins.
The Antipaladins herein all get their own b/w-artwork as well as the whole Raging Swan NPC-write-up complete with hooks, personality and mannerisms, including nice adventure-seeds.
The Antipaladins are:
Layout adheres to the printer-friendly b/w-standard of Raging Swan, the pdf is extensively bookmarked and I didn't find any typos or editing glitches. On to the fluff and crunch:
The Antipaladins are just simply awesome - each is distinctive and goes beyond "I'm an evil foe!" - They are, quite frankly, top material and all have their merits as villains that make you want to implement them in one's campaign. Especially Steren caught my attention and drove and expanded the concept of what one would expect of an Antipaladin. The content is plenty, the quality of the NPCs is top-notch and quite frankly, there is nothing negative I could say about any of the Antipaladins apart from "I want more!". Thus, my final verdict will be a full 5 stars.
Archtypical bad guys, the evil counterpart to that goody-two-shoes the Paladin... but don't feel sorry for the seven to be found in these pages, as plenty of love has been lavished on developing them into well-rounded villains all ready to give any good-aligned party a run for their money.
Just as a paladin is a shining example of devotion to his deity, so is the antipaladin. The difference is the nature of the deity that the antipaladin venerates and serves... and often, the precise way in which he serves and what he does in the course of such service. Even they probably see the 'evil' in what they do, in what they are working towards - it's certainly clear to the rest of us - and yet they press on, often motivated by selfish ends like personal power and other rewards, rather than pure love for their deity.
The work begins with brief details of three such objects of worship, a trio of demons whose intent is to ruin, defile and destroy. These are Arachne, Lamashtu and Pazuzu. Whilst each is a well-rounded and developed being, none is tied in to anything else and so fit well with the stated purpose of providing a framework of evil to use in your own campaign world - be it homebrew or based on a published one - without difficulty.
So, on to the seven fully-developed antipaladins that form the core of this book. In a departure from the usual multi-level presentation for which Raging Swan Press has already made its name, each is presented at but one level, you will need to take the individual who happens to present the appropriate challenge for your characters - or wait until they reach the right level for the antipaladin that fits in best to your needs. This latter may make for a better game, if you already know who the high-level Bad Guy is, seeds and subplots based on what he's up to can be woven into your campaign well in advance of his actual appearance. Or he may pop up occasionally long before the characters are in a position to deal with him, messing with their heads and their plans and giving them even more incentive to gain the power and resources necessary to give him the comeuppance he so richly deserves!
First up, a mere beginner in the evil stakes, a 4th-level antipaladin who's only just begun to slide to the dark side having been thwarted in love and lacking the emotional maturity to deal with it. Finding a book about the demon Arachne, she now lives in hope of attracting the demon's attention and favour by her deeds, manifesting this in the shape of becoming a serial killer. Plenty of atmosphere and development here, and several ideas for how your characters may encounter her.
She's followed by a young man whose descent into evil is fuelled by resentment: having embraced the life of priviledge that noble birth bestowed upon him he found that the quirk of fate that made him the second-born saw him sent off to become a priest without the option, where he was expected to live an austere life alongside fellows whose lesser birth led them to regard it as luxury, and study with those he considers to be of lesser intellect. No wonder when he found forbidden reading that promised to lead him to power and riches that he embraced it! He's now busy carving out his own domains, aided by a bunch of goblins - and again plenty of ideas are provided to bring him to your characters' attention.
Next, at CR 7, comes a half-elf who has been driven to despair and turned to evil following the suicide of her parents: she now believes that life is cruel and will always end badly... and doesn't mind helping it along a bit. A talented bard, she sings and tells tales of how ugly and nasty the world can be, and collects materials in a big book that she always carries with her. Her dark and dour performances elicit mixed reactions and frequently lead to trouble.
This sad tale is followed by an outcast duergar, chipping in at CR 9, a cruel follower of Lamashtu, drinking his victim's blood and storing their skulls in his personal shrine to his demon mistress. Next is a barbarian woman determined to lead her tribe to greatness, no matter what harm she does along the way. And she is followed in her turn by a drow who had an unauspicious start in life - thought to be stillborn, he was about to be hurled onto a funeral pyre when he cried out. A weak and sickly child, he developed an unhealthy obsession with poisons along with a devotion to Arachne, whom he credits for his preternatural stealth and the other abilities that make him a notable assassin.
Finally, at the dizzying heights of CR 15, we meet the most tragic of all, one who fell from virtue as a proud example of all that is best of the paladin, whose staunch defence of her realm against darkness was brought low by exposure to an evil artefact that corrupted her very soul.
It is of such as these that epic campaigns can be forged... or memorable battles against evil that are more incidental but still of significance within your alternate reality. A fine example of well-crafted villains that are not just 'evil' but who have their own backstory and reasons, often tragic ones, for how they are the way that they are.
Antipaladins is the first in Raging Swan Press's GM's Resource series of supplements for Pathfinder. This first supplement features a listing of antipaladin NPCs ranging in challenge rating from 3 to 15. But this is more than simple character sheets with a few fleshed out details. Antipaladins fully details 7 NPCs including their description, background, personality, mannerisms, distinguishing features, weapon, adventure seeds and applicable stats. Each antipaladin has an associated illustration that corresponds to the descriptions provided.
This first supplement in the GM's Resource series is a great way to give veteran and newbie GMs the ability to quickly bring things to the gaming table without having to worry about a lot of preparation ahead of time. This can be critical for spur-of-the-moment needs or even adventure or campaign design. The supplement is so simple but thorough that it exceeds many expectations.
For any GM looking to create a new adventure or campaign or simply looking to expand upon the ones they've already created, the GM's Resource series has lots of potential. With the first release of Antipaladins, no GM should be let down.
Antipaladins is a highly valuable GM resource utilizing a high quality layout and presentation. Each NPC is properly described and detailed and loaded with further ideas. I am truly excited to see future releases within the GM's Resource series and highly recommend their use.


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1 Nov 2015
Monster High - Brand Boo Students
I couldn't resist, I needed these three.
Weirdly this bunch aren't listed as Monster Exchange, they're "Brand Boo students" I wonder why, especially as their diaries etc specifically mention the monster exchange program.
Anyway, here's Isi Dawndancer, Batsy Claro and Kjersti Trollson
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|Starships were meant to flyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!! AGHHHHHHHH!!!
Stuck on Repeat
by Jo Michelmore
Recently I had the pleasure of hearing Matt's rendition of Starships by Nicki Minaj, sung in various keys and ways, over lunch. I don't know why he was singing it (it's best not to question these things), he just was. The thing is, after not too long, I was also singing it, in my head, which I continued to do for many, many hours afterward. I listened to all sorts of things to try and stop it, a strange mix of music including Amanda Palmer, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse, Kanye West, Patsy Cline, Daft Punk, Jack White, Stevie Wonder, I even tried a Rihanna song(!) but to no avail. I was still singing ol' Nicki hours later. Damn you Matt! Damn you Minaj! It got me thinking about how some songs just get stuck, no matter what you do, they just need to play their natural course in your brain until suddenly you realise you're not singing it anymore, then you remember it again and the whole nasty cycle starts again. They call it an earworm. I don't care what it's called; it's simultaneously great and incredibly infuriating. I've decided the best way of getting rid of the earworm that Minaj has become is like getting rid of a cold, you give it to someone else. Either that or you get another song stuck in your head. I'm happy with either option at the moment, just get out Nicki! Get out! "Starships were meant to fly—yyyy-yyyy-yyyy……"
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini (196)
by Bryan Hyland
There's something really, really creepy about this song. A girl, wearing a bikini, too afraid to go to the beach in the first place because of her swimsuit (or rather lack of it), then once she gets to the beach she hides under a towel because of her swimsuit (or rather, lack of it), then when she finally goes swimming, she's afraid to come out of the water because of her swimsuit (or rather, lack of it). Why is she afraid? Because there's some creepy old guy staring at her the whole time! Some creepy old guy staring at her and saying in a creepy voice "it was an itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini". Who says that? Only a CREEPY OLD GUY would say that!!!! Some creepy old guy, his whole band and some weird girl saying at regular intervals; "Two, three, four, tell the people, what she wore". No wonder she was terrified! You know what the worst part about this song is though? That creepy old guy's voice, stuck in your head, for hours on end saying that horrible collection of words "she wore a itsy, bitsy……" Uuuuuuurgh. Stuck AND creepy. Worst combination, ever.
Stayin' Alive (1977)
by The Bee Gees
See, disco is a problem. It's a problem because so much of it is so damn catchy. It's like a horrible virus, it just hangs around, innocently, you barely notice it's there then suddenly, its days later and without warning you don't feel so well because you've been singing "burn baby burn" for an eternity and can't even remember where you heard it. That's disco. You know who were the ultimate with the disco earworm? The Bee Gees. They were the creators of numerous earworms, but I decided this one was a total epidemic of disco virus. Once you hear that falsetto of Barry you're in for a treat. One of two things is going to happen. It'll be "stayin' alive, stayin' alive" or it will be "ah, ha, ha, ha". It's going to go around and around and around in your pretty little head for what seems like for-ev-er. Whichever happens, just make sure when you get to the "stayin ali-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-vvvve" bit, you commit to that note. That's the pinnacle of disco fever, right there.
Don't Worry, Be Happy (1988)
by Bobby McFerrin
I'm not worried, I'm not happy. I'm just incredibly annoyed, ok? This song will do that to you. You think it's kind of cute, maybe a little sweet, but this song will completely and totally send you crazy. There aren't even any instruments in this song. This is all voice. Incredibly annoying, catchy, catchy voice. Stop it Bobby. Stop telling me what to do. Don't tell me how to live my life. Just get out of my head. I told you. I'm not worried. Not happy. Just annoyed.
I'm Too Sexy (1991)
by Right Said Fred
The thing about this song is that most people are not too sexy for their car, their hat, their cat, New York, Milan or Japan, let alone their shirt. Even Right Said Fred weren't too sexy for any of those things. That doesn't seem to stop the refrain "I'm so sexy for this shirt, so sexy it hurts" getting stuck in one's brain though. You know what's not sexy? Getting this goddamn song stuck in your head for days and days and days and days and days and days on end. That's not sexy at all. Aaaaaaaaaagggghhhhh!!!!!!!!!
Who Let The Dogs Out? (2000)
by Baha Men
Who did let the dogs out? I guess one will never know, because someone somewhere has probably done some physical harm to whoever wrote this song. I think there's possibly a verse or two in between all the irritating "who, who, who, who", but has anyone ever heard any of them? Everyone's so busy waiting for the next opportunity to yell that noise at the top of their lungs no one cares about Gruffy or Scruffy or any flea infested mongrel (actual lyric!). I know kids loved this song, I suppose because they got the opportunity to bark like dogs for four minutes or so and not get in trouble for it, but adults? There is no excuse for any adult to be continuously saying "who who who who" for hours after hearing this song. Did you hear me? No excuse. You're singing it now and you haven't even pressed play, have you? Damn you earworms. Damn you eardogs. Damn you Baha Men.
…and for something different, the future vintage pick:
Starships (2012)
by Nicki Minaj
Go on, listen to it, I dare you. You know you want to. Just so you can prove to yourself that it won't get stuck in YOUR head. Go on. Press play. Do it. It won't hurt you. Or will it? Take a chance. Listen. You'll love it. Everyone loves it. It's Nicki Minaj, she can't hurt you. Can she? Oh, there it is….."Starships were meant to flyyyyyyy, hands up and touch the skyyyyyyyy….."


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Well the cat is well and truly out of the bag now, after several months of serious courting and getting caught behind the bike shed a few time, the worse kept secret in IT has arrived. Cisco, EMC, and VMware have entered into a joint venture arrangement called V-block, so what is it and how exactly does it affect the state of play?
John Chambers (Cisco) stated that basically it is a set of building blocks sized to help provision the Cloud, stirring words indeed, but how is this different from any-other SI designing a boxed solution? Firstly you get a Vblock, this is a pre-configured and validated set of hardware consisting of EMC and Cisco devices, coupled with VMware vSphere as the Glue that binds them together The picture below shows their thoughts on general sizing.
One thing that is lacking here is the meat on the table, nobody actually knows what components actually make these blocks, although that said, VMware, Cisco and EMC are currently working on these the first has been released. The Reference Architecture for VMware View 4, which can be downloaded here, makes use of the V-block components.
So that is what it is but what does it mean, who are the winners, who are the losers, and how will this affect if at all the market place?
Well the obvious winner is Cisco with their UCS and Nexus packages as this announcement further raises the profile of the UCS and Nexus offerings. This also gives Cisco greater leverage over the other two and as the bigger and more powerful partner, increasing their influence on VMware without having to buy more shares. In fact Chambers even pulled Tucci"s leg about the measly "few Percent Stake" EMC had allowed Cisco. There has been a significant amount of rumour about Cisco making a play for EMC. The VBlock announcement has put this to bed for the short term.
After ribbing Tucci about only giving Cisco a few per cent stake in VMware, Cisco's CEO said customers of EMC and Cisco alike had been asking for them to offer a more integrated setup for virtualized server and storage. Apparently their customers, have in a "not too gentle nudge," Chambers said, been telling them if they just integrated the components, they would buy more. Hence, V-block infrastructure stacks.
What do EMC gain? The Storage giant has been loosing share to the likes of NetApp in the lower to mid range market arena for the last couple of years, although they are still dominant in the High end storage arena. This tie in will at least guarantee them share on all Cisco UCS wins under the Arcadia banner, this is not an insignificant number as Cisco is being very aggressive in their UCS marketing.
So what does VMware get out of this partnership? They are the glue that binds the infrastructure together, so every V-Block sold will result in vSphere licensing revenue, not a bad little proposition. However VMware are also potentially the biggest losers here as they are seriously running the risk of alienating their other major partners such as HP, IBM and Dell. It will be interesting to see what their responses will be. HP has recently announced the purchase of 3Com which will firm up their Network offering under the ProCurve banner. HP, with the exception of the virtualisation stack, already has the components for an alternative offering with the c3000 chassis, vConnect, and MSA, EVA or XP storage. Could HP finally buy Citrix to complete the stack?
IBM is also in the same position having their own blades and storage, but they are missing the network stack and a virtualization stack. Possibly they could go for Blade Technologies or Juniper for the network stack, and perhaps Citrix.
Dell – well they are not really in the same league as HP or IBM but are still in a position to hurt VMware if they start to focus on XenServer or more likely, given their history, Hyper-V.
In fact Tucci and Chambers appeared to be thoughtful about the position of VMware by stating "their Partner VMware" potentially distancing VMware from the Triumvirate. there is more evidence of this proposition shown in this slide which clearly states "Minority Investment" in the Arcadia venture.
At the end of the day the proof of the pudding is in the eating. The history of IT is littered with failed "joint ventures", however this one does have a particular synergy and resonance in the marketplace today. To me the greater question is how will the competitors react to this announcement, we could be in for an interesting couple of years with consolidation being the order of the day.
This is evident already with HP buying EDS and Dell reacting and buying Perot. HP have also purchased 3Com. Dell has also made their first move into the storage market with the Equilogic purchase.
Interesting times indeed.


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- Protein 45g
- Carbohydrate 39g
- Sugar 7g
- Fiber 2g
- Fat 26g
- Sat fat 12g
- Calcium 282mg
- Iron 3mg
- Sodium 1789mg
- Cholesterol 134mg
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Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the wing sauce and chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 2 to 4 minutes.
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Dividing evenly, form sandwiches with the rolls, chicken mixture, blue cheese, and celery leaves (if desired). Serve with the celery.


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- Contact information
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- Community Financial Assistance
Surface Water Grants
Welcome to the new streamlined page for surface water grant programs, including: Lake Management Planning, Lake Protection & Classification, River Protection, River Planning and Aquatic Invasive Species Control. Information for all these grant programs is below. **NEW** Surface Water Payment Request and Worksheet under the "Reimbursement" tab.
Updates to the Surface Water Grant Program:
- Updated Surface Water Grant application form
- Updated Clean Boats, Clean Waters application form
- If you are having problems opening forms, please visit our PDF Help page.
Surface Water Application Guide
- A management plan or update to a management plan must have been approved by the DNR within five years of the year in which the grant application is submitted for Lake Management Plan Implementation and Aquatic Invasive Species Established Population Control projects.
- The Clean Boats, Clean Waters program has been updated to allow the minimum 200 hours of boat inspection time to be used at up to two landings.
- Get started by watching a Surface Water grants application tutorial video on the DNR YouTube channel.
- Get started by watching a Healthy Lakes grants application tutorial video.
If you have further questions, contact your regional AIS/Lakes/Rivers Coordinator [PDF].
New application deadlines
|December 10 - Planning
|February 1 - Management
Who can apply
Who can apply
|Applicant Types
|AIS Grants
|Lakes Grants*
|Rivers Grants
|Counties, cities, towns and villages
|Federally recognized tribal governing body
|Other local governmental units as defined in s. 66.0131(1)(a), Wis Stats.
|Public Inland Lake Protection & Rehabilitation Districts
|Town sanitary districts
|Qualified lake associations
|Qualified river management organizations
|Qualified school districts (not for Lake Protection Grants)
|Private and public colleges, universities and technical schools
|Qualified nonprofit conservation organizations
|Qualified nonprofit organizations
|State and federal natural resource agencies
|Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensed hydroelectric corporations
*Exception: Only counties may apply for Lake Classification Grants.
Your local DNR Lake or River Grant Coordinator can help determine which program(s) might be best for your project.
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention and Control Grants
AIS Prevention and Control Grants [PDF] share the costs of aquatic invasive species education programs that teach about the threats posed by invasive species and how to prevent and control them. These grants also help with projects that prevent new introductions, control existing populations, and restore habitat. here are five Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention and Control grants subprograms:
- Education, Prevention and Planning Projects (including Clean Boats Clean Waters)
- Early Detection and Response Projects
- Established Population Control Projects
- Maintenance and Containment Projects
- Research and Demonstration Projects
Lake Management Planning Grants
Lake Management Planning Grants [PDF] help pay for developing management plans to protect and restore lakes and their watersheds. Often, these plans turn into projects funded with Lake Protection grants. There are two categories of lake management planning grants: small-scale and large-scale.
Lake Protection Grants
Lake Protection Grants [PDF] assist eligible applicants with implementation of lake protection and restoration projects that protect or improve water quality, habitat or the elements of lake ecosystems. There are four basic Lake Protection subprograms:
- Fee simple or Easement Land Acquisition
- Wetland and Shoreline Habitat Restoration
- Lake Classification and Local Ordinance Development
- Lake Plan implementation
- Healthy Lakes [exit DNR]
Lake Classification and Local Ordinance Development Grants
Lake Classification and Local Ordinance Development Grants [PDF] help counties study lakes to assign them different management classifications in order to guide plans to protect lakes and their watersheds that use both regulatory and management strategies. Grants also help implement those plans.
Local Ordinance Development grants help any unit of local government develop local regulations or ordinance projects to protect or improve a lake's water quality or its natural ecosystem. Lake Classification and Local Ordinance Development projects can be funded separately or jointly.
River Protection Grants
River Protection Grants [PDF] provide assistance in the formation of river management organizations and provides support and guidance to local organizations that are interested in helping to manage and protect rivers, particularly where resources and organizational capabilities may be limited. In addition, this grant program protects rivers by:
- providing information on riverine ecosystems;
- improving river system assessment and planning;
- increasing local understanding of the causes of river problems; and
- assisting in implementing management activities that protect or restore river ecosystems.
The River Protection Grants have three subprograms:
- River Planning
- River Management
- Land/Easement Acquisition
Application materials
If you are having problems opening forms, please visit our PDF Help page.
- Surface Water Grant Application (Form 8700-284) [PDF]
- Surface Water Grants Applicant Guide [PDF]
- Frequently Asked Questions [PDF]
- *NEW* Surface Water Grant Project Lab Costs (Form 8700-360) [PDF]
- Sample Authorizing Resolution [PDF]
- Clean Boats Clean Waters Project Funding Request and Agreement (Form 8700-337) [PDF]
- Clean Boats Clean Waters Fact Sheet [PDF]
Suggested timeline (for grants due December 10)
|Meet with your Lake/River Group to brainstorm potential grant project
|Meet with your DNR Regional Lake/River/AIS Biologist [PDF] to discuss project idea
|October (or before)
|Identify project partners and meet with them to discuss partnership opportunities (in-kind donation of cash, volunteer time, etc)
|November (at the latest)
|Complete draft grant application [PDF] and submit to DNR Regional Lake/River/AIS Biologist and/or Environmental Grant Specialist for review
|Email completed grant application and attachments to DNR Surface Water Grants
How to submit materials
Preferred method - electronic submission
Email completed forms to DNR Surface Water Grants.
Alternate method - mail or hand-delivered submissions
Mail to:
Department of Natural Resources - CF/2
PO Box 7921
Madison WI 53707-7921
Hand deliver to:
101 S Webster St
Madison WI 53703
Additional materials
- Lakes Association Organizational Application (Form 8700-226) [PDF]
- River Association Organizational Application (Form 8700-287) [PDF]
- Nonprofit/Conservation Group Application (Form 8700-290) [PDF]
- Clean Boats Clean Waters Project Funding Request & Agreement (Form 8700-337) [PDF]
- Environmental Hazard Assessment (Form 1800-001) [PDF]
- W-9 Form [PDF exit DNR]
- *NEW* Surface Water Grant Project Lab Costs (Form 8700-360) [PDF]
Reimbursement materials
If you are having problems opening forms, please visit our PDF Help page.
- Financial Administration Instructions for Surface Water Grants [PDF]
- Local Government Force Account Report (Form 8700-352) [PDF]
- Grant Payment Request & Worksheet (Form 8700-001) [PDF]
- Volunteer Labor Worksheet & Summary Used as Grant Match (Form 8700-349A) [PDF]
- Volunteer Labor Worksheet Used as Grant Match (Form 8700-349B) [PDF]
- Volunteer Labor Summary Used as Grant Match (Form 8700-349C) [PDF]
- Donated Professional Services Worksheet (Form 8700-350) [PDF]
- Donated Equipment or Equipment Usage Worksheet (Form 8700-362) [PDF]
- AIS Maintenance & Containment Permit Fee Reimbursement Request (Form 8700-323) [PDF]
- AIS Maintenance & Containment Permit Fee Checklist (Form 8700-323A) [PDF]
- Grant Partner Financial Data Report (Form 9300-230) [PDF]
- Instructions for Permit Fee Reimbursement Request [PDF]
- Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) 2017 [PDF], 2016 [PDF] and 2015 [PDF] classified equipment rates
- 2017 IRS Mileage Rates [PDF]
- Mileage Log (Form 8700-012) [PDF]
- Choosing a Contractor [PDF]
- Procurement Guide for Local Governments Receiving DNR Grants [PDF]
- Clarification: Local Cost Share for Training vs. Education and for GPS Units [PDF]
- Healthy Lakes website [exit DNR]
- University of Wisconsin Extension Lakes Program [exit DNR]
- Wisconsin Lakes [exit DNR]
- River Alliance of Wisconsin [exit DNR]
- Aquatic Invasive Species Resources [PDF]
- Lake Planning Resources [PDF]
- Lake Protection Resources [PDF]
- River Planning/Protection Resources [PDF]
- Sample Authorizing Resolution [PDF]
- Understanding Match Requirements [PDF]
- Prevailing wage handout [PDF]
Introducing Healthy Lakes Initiative: Funding for Lakeshore Best Practices Presentation Webinar
It's going to get easier to install lakeshore best practices in 2015! Learn more about our new Healthy Lakes initiative, which includes technical assistance/information and potential grant funding for implementing projects like Fish Sticks, rain gardens and native plantings.
- Contact information
- For questions about project eligibility, contact your regional Coordinator. For questions about eligible project costs, contact your regional environmental grants specialist.
- Contacts [PDF]
Laws related to surface water grants
Aquatic Invasive Species
- s. 281.68, Wis. Stats. [exit DNR]
- s. 281.69, Wis. Stats. [exit DNR]
- s. 281.71, Wis. Stats. [exit DNR]
- Ch. NR 190, Wis. Adm. Code [PDF exit DNR]
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Fluid, elegant and deeply impressive
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"McCoy Tyner has been one of the best-known and most revered pianists in jazz for well over 30 years. Though he appeared on the first recording by the Jazztet, an ensemble founded by saxophonist Benny Golson and trumpeter Art Farmer, Tyner first garnered serious attention through his work with John Coltrane. Tyner literally invented an entirely new vocabulary for his instrument - a vocabulary that was ultimately absorbed into mainstream jazz piano by the many players who were inspired by his daring and innovative work. This album is one of several trio sessions that Tyner recorded while he was working with Coltrane, and it demonstrates an altogether different side of this immensely talented and profoundly influential artist. The impossibly fluid lines that Tyner spins on virtually every track are even more intricate and sustained than those which he produced in the confines of the Coltrane group, and they are executed with a touch that is almost unbelievably light. Tyner seems to dance his way effortlessly through this material, and the result is a sublimely joyful, almost rapturous listening experience. Those who are familiar primarily with the extraordinarily dense and powerful style which Tyner cultivated from the 1970s onwards may be somewhat surprised - and no doubt delighted - by this earlier work."
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My practice uses different forms and concepts of journeys to structure and inspire the artworks of each series. Each project varies from endurance swims, treks and runs through the the Atlas Mountains, Indian Himalayas, Australian Outback and the Scottish Highlands, to name but a few. I trace a line through a landscape and follow that course, experiencing a place physically, mentally and emotionally before I try to map it artistically. I believe that in order to see and represent a subject in a unique visual way, you must first earn a new perspective from which to look from. I enjoy exploring the link between extreme physical exercise and creativity.
Literature, writing, land art and travel are important influences in my life and work. I am also passionate about rewilding processes, and the protection and preservation of the natural world and the animal kingdom.
My artwork has been exhibited in Berlin, London, Newcastle, Kendal, Istanbul and Toronto, and is featured in private collections throughout Europe, the US and Australia.
'swim wild' illustrations
I created this series of illustrations for our upcoming book 'Swim Wild'. These are rough copies offering an idea of the style I've chosen to match the narrative. These include a map of the Corryvreckan, three hand drawn portraits of Calum, Jack and myself, and digital jellyfish sketches...
greek island swims
These sea swims were made around Paxos and Anti-Paxos, and after spending so much time in the sea in Scotland and Cumbria, the warm water was a pretty welcome change. I sat down to sketch after getting out the water, using the post-swim endorphin high as motivation.
arctic sea swims
In July 2016, my brothers and I travelled to the Arctic Circle and completed two swims across the Moskstraumen and the Saltstraumen, the two largest whirlpools in the world. These had never been swum by anyone before, and for the longer 8 km distance of the Moskstraumen, we spent 2 hrs 22 minutes in the freezing water. These drawings are records of this experience.
Lake Ullswater Project
These artworks were exhibited during my solo show at Kendal Museum. They are structured and inspired by the 12 km/7.5 mile swim I completed in Lake Ullswater, Cumbria, where I grew up. I always wondered if it would be possible to swim it from end to end. With an artist bursary award from VARC (Visual Arts in Rural Communities) I completed this ambition, and created this series of artworks to describe the experience.
The Feral Series
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reine harbour
Sketches of Reine Harbour in the Norwegian Lofoten Islands, where the still waters are wrapped in stilted rorbuer (fishermen's cabins), seahouses and drying racks.
Here's a few of the exhibitions I've put on in London, Berlin, Newcastle, Istanbul, Kendal, Toronto and other places. You can find more artwork from my portfolio by visiting my website.


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UNiTE Campaign Orange Day Action Plan: August 2017
Violence against Women and Girls in Humanitarian Crises
The 25th of every month has been designated "Orange Day" by the United Nations Secretary-General's Campaign UNiTE to End Violence Against Women, to raise awareness and take action to end violence against women and girls. As a bright and optimistic colour, orange represents a future free from violence against women and girls. Orange Day calls upon civil society, governments, and UN partners to mobilize people and highlight issues relevant to preventing and ending violence against women and girls, not only once a year on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), but every month.
In 2015, all 193 Member States of the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Through its 17 goals, the 2030 Agenda calls for global action over the next 15 years to address the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic, social, and environmental. All the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) are fully integrated with one another and therefore we cannot think of them in isolation.
SDG 5 recognizes gender equality and the empowerment of women as a key priority pledging that "no one will be left behind." Building on this vision, throughout 2017, the UNiTE Campaign will mark all Orange Days (the 25th of every month) under the overarching theme "Leave No One Behind: End Violence against Women and Girls" to underscore its commitment towards reaching the most underserved.
This Orange Day, 25 August 2017, the UNiTE Campaign focuses on Violence against Women and Girls in Humanitarian Crises.
With continued population growth, urbanization, stretched natural resources, protracted conflict, and the impact of climate change becoming more apparent, the number of humanitarian crises continues to grow, as does the number of communities requiring humanitarian assistance.(1)
For instance, through changing temperatures, precipitation and sea level rises, among other factors, global climate change is already modifying hazard levels and exacerbating disaster risks. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) assessed that from 2005 to 2015, 87 per cent of disasters have been climate related.(2)
Within crises affected communities, women and girls are often disproportionately at risk to the effects of these crises. They are more likely to lose their means of livelihood and face heightened risks of gender-based violence, such as sexual violence, including rape, as well as early marriage and human trafficking due to displacement and the breakdown of the normal structures of protection and support.(3)
Further, in the aftermath of disasters, their specific humanitarian needs are often neither adequately identified nor addressed in the ensuing response by governments and humanitarian agencies alike.(4)
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development clearly posits that all women and girls, regardless of their location, situation, and circumstances or migratory status, should be entitled to a life free from violence and its consequences. Any measure taken to achieve Goal 5 and eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls must include those affected by crisis and conflict.
(1) Promoting the rights, need and agency of women and girls in humanitarian action, UN Women, 2016, p.2
(2) Ten-year review finds 87% of disasters climate-related, UNISDR, 2015
(3) Report of the Secretary-General, Trafficking in women and girls, 2016, p.6
(4) Promoting the rights, need and agency of women and girls in humanitarian action, UN Women, 2016, p.2
- On 25 April 2015, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, followed by another powerful 7.3-magnitude quake on 12 May. In the ongoing response to the earthquakes in Nepal, UN Women worked side-by-side with the government, UN OCHA, other UN agencies, as well as women's groups to highlight the distinct needs of women and girls, and to promote their role as meaningful participants in the eventual recovery, reconstruction, and development. Find out more about UN Women's work in humanitarian action here.
- The UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) has established a special funding window that supports organizations which specifically address violence against women and girls in the context of humanitarian crises and disaster response. Under this window, it is currently investing US$2.5 million in five organizations. One of them is the Free Yezidi Foundation. In 2015, the foundation opened a women and children's center in Dohuk in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. The center, located inside a camp for Internally Displaced People (IDPs), provides targeted assistance, such as individual and group counselling and trauma therapy, to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence and other female IDPs. Find out more.
- In South Sudan, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) coordinates the response to the ongoing sexual violence that continues to take place there, including supporting a referral system that helps direct survivors to post-rape medical care and psychological first aid.
- The World Food Programme (WFP) is addressing violence against women through prevention, empowerment and food assistance. WFP seeks to implement food assistance programmes that take the inter-linkages between hunger and gender-based violence into account, such as, for example: distance to and safety of programme sites. The objective is to ensure that programmes are safe and dignified, and to support an overall environment in which violence is reduced and its effects on survivors are mitigated.
- Organize an Orange Charity 5K Run, a Zumba-thon or a charity soccer game. Partner with your local sports club and request pledges based on distance and time!
- Volunteer your skills! Reach out to a local organization in your community that addresses the issue of violence against women and girls affected by crisis, or check out online opportunities offered by many organizations, such as the International Red Cross or catchafire.org, to support their work in the field.
- Help us raise awareness about the specific needs of women and girls in humanitarian crises. Share our sample social media messages and write or tweet your country's leader and ask them to commit to humanitarian action that includes women and girls!
- This free online course by UN Women provides guidance on the fundamentals of applying gender equality in humanitarian programming and response, including: in camp management and coordination, education, food security, gender-based violence,
- UNFPA has recently launched an updated version of its free online course on "Managing Gender-Based Violence Programmes in Emergencies." The course targets new or emerging gender-based violence (GBV) specialists, humanitarian or development practitioners, and anyone who wants to increase their knowledge around GBV prevention and response in emergencies.
Click here to access this month's social media messages.
This #OrangeDay find out more about why it matters to include women in emergency action: http://bit.ly/2gBJiIe @UN_Women
It's #OrangeDay! @SayNO_UNiTE takes a close look at the issue of violence against women & girls affected by crises: http://bit.ly/1fXiNmW
After the cyclone in Fiji, @unwomenpacific helped protect women & girls from violence. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2pQ4qz6 #OrangeDay
Violence against women is preventable. Donate now to end violence against women: owl.li/YbzG30aZFmz #OrangeDay
Women and girls are disproportionately at risk to the effects of crises, including losing their means of livelihood and suffering gender-based violence. This #OrangeDay, the UNiTE campaign puts a spotlight on the situation of women and girls in emergencies: http://bit.ly/1fXiNmW via [@SayNO-UNiTE to End Violence against Women]
Cyclone Winston ravaged Fiji in February 2016. In its wake, [@UN Women] has been supporting Government and UN efforts to ensure protection of women and girls, including against gender-based violence. This #OrangeDay, learn more about UN Women's work in Fiji http://bit.ly/2pQ4qz6 and the issue of violence experienced by women and girls affected by emergencies: http://bit.ly/1fXiNmW
"The most difficult part of my job is the repeated cases, where the husband will not change his behaviour, where the wife is not able to leave, and where she is abused again and again," says caseworker Lu Bu. Find out more about the work of [@UNFPA] in response to gender-based violence in conflict-scarred Kachin, Myanmar: http://bit.ly/2oRBUvP #OrangeDay


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According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) there are 4.5 million dog bites reported every year in the United States. Of these, 1 in 5 dog bite injuries will become infected and require medical treatment.
It can be hard to think that man's best friend could hurt anyone, but it happens all the time. So the question is: What happens if you're bitten by someone else's dog? One of the most important steps you can take is to contact the Madison dog bite attorneys at Boller & Vaughan.
Our skilled lawyers have extensive success in personal injury cases, including those related to animal bites, and we can help you pursue the compensation you need for medical expenses and other damages.
Wisconsin Dog Bite Laws
Wisconsin is a "strict liability" state when it comes to injuries caused by dogs. This means that the dog's owner can be held liable regardless of whether they knew the dog had aggressive tendencies.
A dog's owner is liable for any injuries their dog causes to people, property or other animals. Additionally, if the owner "was notified or knew" their dog had caused injury before, they are liable for double the amount of damages.
The law does not specify what an injury is, so the owner's liability is not limited to dog bites but includes other dog-inflicted injuries as well. For instance, if a dog knocks someone over, their owner is still liable for any injuries caused.
There is one way an aggressive dog's owner may not be responsible for all damages the dog caused, and that is if Wisconsin's modified comparative negligence rules apply. Under these laws, the person who was injured could be partially or wholly responsible for their injuries if they provoked the dog before it attacked.
If the injured person provoked the dog and is found to be 50 percent or less responsible for their injuries, the dog's owner will only have to pay 50 percent of the damages. However, if the injured person is responsible for 51 percent or more of their injuries, they cannot recover any damages from the dog's owner.
Why Do Dogs Bite?
Dogs may be domesticated, but that doesn't mean they lack their wild, natural instincts. Some dogs can become aggressive in certain situations or around certain people, causing them to become vicious or bite. Even well-trained dogs can be aggressive in some circumstances.
Some people think that certain breeds of dog are more prone to biting than others, but the truth is that any dog, regardless of breed, size or gender, can lash out and bite.
Dogs may bite because they are:
- Stressed
- Startled or scared
- Threatened
- Defending their territory, possessions or puppies
- Sick or sore from an injury or illness
- Playing without realizing they are being too rough
Tips for Avoiding Dog Bites
Like any animal, dogs deserve respect of their personal space. We may own them, but that doesn't change the fact that they are animals with unique personalities. A dog's reaction depends on that specific dog and the situation it's in.
Responsible dog owners should be aware of their dog's mannerisms and tendencies. They should educate others on how to approach their dog and warn people if their dog can be aggressive.
The following tips won't necessarily prevent a dog bite, but they can help avoid situations where dog bites may occur:
- If you have a puppy, socialize them with unfamiliar people and animals while they are young. This will help them adapt to new people and situations when they're older.
- Ask for permission before approaching someone else's dog. Give them a few moments to get used to you before you pet them.
- Learn how to read a dog's body language. Tense bodies, stiff tails, laid back ears, staring, or backing away are all signs that a dog feels threatened.
- Don't go near a stray or unfamiliar dog.
- Making sudden movements or approaching a dog from above can startle them. Instead, stand back and crouch down to eye level to make yourself less intimidating.
- Don't make eye contact when meeting a new dog. They can take direct eye contact as a challenge and become aggressive.
- Be cautious when approaching a dog who is eating, sleeping or caring for its young.
- Never leave a child alone with a dog, even your own dog.
- If the dog you are near does become aggressive, stand still with your arms at your sides. Don't make eye contact, run, scream or make loud noises. Instead, slowly back away until the dog loses interest or you can reach a safe place.
What to Do if a Dog Bites You
A dog can bite in an instant with little to no warning. While adults are often dog bite victims, children are much more likely to be injured by attacks. Remember the following tips if you or someone you know is bitten by a dog:
- If the dog still has a hold on you, do not pull away. This can make them sink their teeth in deeper and do more damage.
- Stop any bleeding by applying direct pressure to the wound using a clean cloth.
- Clean the wound by rinsing with warm, soapy water. Apply antibiotic ointment and cover the area with a bandage, tape or gauze.
- Minor wounds can typically be treated at home. However, if you can't stop the bleeding or the wound becomes infected, call 911 or visit the emergency room right away.
- Once the wound has been treated, write down details about the dog bite. Include where you were, when it happened, and a description of the dog and its behavior.
- Try to find the dog's owner and get their contact info. Ask them if the dog has had all its shots. If the dog is a stray, seek medical attention immediately regardless of how severe the bite is.
- Finally, report the incident to the police and animal control so that they may take the steps needed to prevent the dog from biting someone else.
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Not only do dog bites leave physical scars, they can leave emotional scars as well. Some people have had such traumatic experiences with dogs that they cannot own or be around them.
If you or a loved one was the victim of a dog bite, you may be able to seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Wisconsin's statute of limitations for dog bite victims is three years from the date the injury occurred, so don't wait.
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A Singapore-based company has launched an iPhone app alerting Muslims when to pray and in which direction they should face even when they're 35,000 feet in the air.
Travellers input the flight details and are provided with prayer times during their journey, as well as the direction of the Muslim holy city of Mecca.
Crescentrating, a firm that gives "halal" or Islam-compliant ratings to hotels and other travel-related establishments, plans to make the free app, called Crescent Trips, available to Android smartphones within months, chief executive Fazal Bahardeen said.
The app also includes audio clips of prayers Muslims–required to pray five times daily at certain hours–recite when they travel.
Spending by Muslim tourists is growing faster than the global rate and is forecast to reach $192 billion a year by 2020, up from $126 billion in 2011, according to a study released last year by Crescentrating and DinarStandard, a US-based firm that tracks the Muslim lifestyle market.


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The race for U.S. Senate in Alaska.
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SPRINGFIELD – In an effort to provide information about health issues and access to quality food options, House Bill 3157, backed by State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) has become law.
"This lack of access can usually be found in underprivileged areas," said Hunter. "Most families in food deserts also live without a car, strictly relying on public transportation to commute. I believe everyone, regardless of location, should have access to quality produce. It's important to build partnerships among local government and businesses to tackle this growing problem."
House Bill 3157 will require the Department of Public Health to provide the General Assembly with an annual report that identifies the locations of food deserts, along with analysis on the health impacts in such locations.
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The world's largest social network has begun rolling out functionality that allows Page owners and individual Facebook users to exchange private messages.
Unlike on Twitter, where either party can initiate a direct message, Facebook is requiring that the individual initiate the conversation for now at least.
For brands, social media was supposed to open the door to one-to-one engagement with customers, but in practice, it has for many become primarily a one-to-many marketing platform.
The reason is simple: when you have a few hundred thousand followers on Twitter or a few million fans on Facebook, it's far easier to market to consumers than it is to communicate with them. Facebook may be looking to change that slightly, however.
As TheNextWeb notes, this new functionality opens the door to "a greater level of customer service on Facebook". While social media is often more of a marketing platform than a tool for one-on-one communication, more than a few brands are using social media as a customer service channel (or quasi-customer service channel). Now those brands will have an opportunity to do more on Facebook.
Of course, brands interested in using Facebook as a customer service delivery platform will need to consider whether it makes sense. Providing customer service well through services like Twitter and Facebook isn't always easy - and there is certainly risk for brands that try to use tools that aren't designed specifically for customer service.
That said, Facebook's move to facilitate more direct interaction between brands and users is a good one and brands with significant Facebook followings will probably want to explore and make decisions about this new functionality sooner than later.
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There are pros and cons to this. While it may improve engagement rates because some people don't want to share publicly, it may also limit the activity on a Facebook wall, which is what keeps a Page attractive and interesting.
This is spectacular news. For many businesses that offer services that people do not want to discuss publicly this makes a huge difference. Just to be clear I am not talking about brothels and drug dealers here, but health related businesses ;-)
Nick - I do not think that it will affect activity on the wall as people love to share things publicly too. Many people like to have public discussions as we are social creatures who are keen to involve others in what we are talking about; 2 people parties are not much fun, but when it comes to counseling we do not want our mates watching.
I just see it as a positive addition. Nice one FB.
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New Kids On The Block star Joey Mcintyre is celebrating after successfully completing the Boston Marathon on Monday (21Apr14), a year on from the tragic bombings in 2013.
The singer was among around 20,000 runners taking part in the annual race in Massachusetts last year (15Apr13) when two explosions ripped through the crowds close to the finish line.
McIntyre, a Boston native, had crossed the line just 11 minutes before the bombs went off.
He pulled on his sneakers once again on Monday to run in honor of his mother, who suffers from Alzheimer's, and also in tribute to his hometown.
He completed the 26.2 mile (42.2 kilometre) race nine minutes faster than his three hour, 57 minute and six second trek in 2013 and took to Twitter.com to share his impressive time with fans, writing, "3:48:11 baby!!! #BostonMarathon . Couldn't have done it without you guys!!"
McIntyre also applauded the efforts of his bandmate Danny Wood, who ran with him in the Boston Marathon.
He tweeted, "Big congrats 4 (sic) an amazing 3:50 by my man @dannywood! #celebrate".
They were cheered on at the finish line by their fellow NKOTB member Donnie Wahlberg, whose brother Jim Wahlberg had also competed in the race.