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Millions of gallons of raw sewage spills into French Broad River
A sewage leak caused millions of gallons of raw sewage to spill into the French Broad River in Buncombe County, according to sewage district officials.
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Stan Boyd, Metropolitan Sewerage District's Chief Engineer, said the leak started around 8:15 a.m. while crews were doing routine work on pumps at the treatment plant. The leak was fixed at 3 p.m.
Boyd estimates one million gallons of sewage is spilled per hour.
"Things could be better, but we're doing the best we can," Boyd said.
The waste was coming from Buncombe County and the northern part of Henderson County.
Boyd said there is no direct impact on water customers.
Woodfin Riverside Park has been closed because of the spill.

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The use of blouse for women probably is ordinary thing but how about the white silk blouse?. Some people consider that white silk blouse is the most elegant blouse ever seen that can make women's look more valuable on the men's view. White silk blouse is a new trend recently. Although the price of the blouse is more expensive than other, but it doesn't mean that many women will stop loving it. There are many designs of white silk blouse for sale, start from a plain silk blouse till the motifed white silk blouse. It depends on your taste, as long as you have an ideal body shape, you will get the perfect shape when wearing this white silk blouse.
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Three of my many blogging friends who feature photography on their sites are Chesapeake Bay Woman (CBW for short), Daryl, and Country Girl Kate. They regularly capture such beautiful images of their corners of the world that yesterday I was inspired to pull my camera out of my purse and shoot. Humble Black Butte Lake can't top the beauty of CBW's Mathews, Virginia, or the tiny things that live in Kate's Maryland back yard, or the cultural richness of Daryl's Manhattan, but it will have to do. It's my favorite part of Fooleryland.
My mom proposed in impromptu picnic at the lake yesterday, and we were all in favor, so the girls and I went with her for the short drive into the western foothills for a quiet picnic in perfect weather.
Drought has left the lake very low this fall.
Summer is over and the water skiers and campers are gone.
You can't believe how quiet it was.
They've erected a cool new play structure since we were last here, so the girls had to check it out. Sparky announced that it didn't match anything at the lake; I had to agree. Maybe we have a future designer or architect?
We drove to the top of the dam where there is a lookout point. I could live up there.
The late afternoon October sun is unforgiving.
Once upon a time on such a picnic my friend Shirley and I swam across that far bay, holding our fishing poles aloft and out of the water. The sucking mud was so thick around the edge of the lake, and the cockle burrs so numerous and sharp, that swimming across seemed like the better option. That was 35 years ago at least. Facing the same choices now I would just buy fish at the store.
Glad I wasn't around when this baby came hurtling out of whatever volcano used to be here.
Part of Black Butte dam, with Farm Sanctuary West in the background. They do good work rescuing neglected farm animals.
The last time I water skied I got hit on the head by my ski right in this bay. Explains a lot, right?
The water skiers may be done for the season, but the fishermen don't give up as quickly.
Looking homeward, out across the valley. And now you've seen so much that you can cross Fooleryland off your bucket list.
Please visit CBW's "Life in Mathews," Daryl's other blog "Out & About in New York City," and Country Girl Kate's "Chronicles of a Country Girl," to name but a few wonderful bloggers who take stunning photographs.


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Where are you most likely to see a polar bear in its natural habitat?
One of the biggest populations of the majestic seal hunters is along the frozen shores of Hudson Bay in Churchill.
Known as the "polar bear capital of the world," Churchill is in Canada's remote north. And it's not easy to get there.
But now, with the help of Google Maps and one of its Street Trekker cameras attached to a Tundra Buggy, you can visit Churchill and see the bears with just a click.
Google teamed up with the conservation group Polar Bears International on the project and traveled with the group in one of those Tundra Buggies.
"Often, if you turn off the buggy and keep the buggy still, bears will come right up to the buggy," says Polar Bear International's Executive Director Krista Wright.
"They'll come up on their hind legs and put their front paws right on the buggy. You can actually hear the bear chuffing and breathing. You can lock gazes with the bear. It really is a spectacular experience."
Wright says one of the biggest threats to polar bears is melting sea ice as a result of climate change.
Polar Bears International sought out Google, thinking that the images from Street View might inspire people.
"We know from our past experience that when we can inspire people about polar bears, they care more about polar bears," Wright says. "Hopefully, through that inspiration and education, they are more prone to take action on behalf of polar bears."
She says that was one of their biggest goals, to inspire people and to connect people to the tundra. But also to "provide the opportunity to experience what a polar bear looks like in the wild and where they live, knowing that most people will never have the opportunity."
Wright says the project was also part of an effort to establish a baseline of where the ice is.
"Our second goal was getting baseline imagery of this area knowing that it's changing and it's changing quickly," she says. "So our goal is to bring Street View back next year, five years from now, 10 years from now and compare the changes that we are seeing over time."
That information is critical to understanding the impact of climate change on the polar bears' sensitive ecosystem. Polar bears are completely dependent on the sea ice for foraging and hunting.
"I think often people don't fully understand the significance of sea ice to a polar bear," Wright says. "It is their primary habitat. And we are seeing a big change in that habitat. In fact, we are seeing an ecosystem that's literally disappearing from the face of the planet."
You can explore the frozen tundra along Hudson Bay via Google Maps and check out the amazing pictures from the project below.


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Showgirls 2 @ Midnight Movie Madness
Did you know there's a sequel to Paul Verhoeven's 1995 trash classic / object of cult worship Showgirls? Sort of. Rena Reffel, who plays the ditzy stripper Penny in that film, got tired of waiting for somebody to make a sequel—so she went out and wrote, directed, edited, produced and starred in Showgirls 2: Penny's From Heaven. It's exactly as good as you think it is. Don't believe me? Check out the trailer. We'll be screening it at Alibi Midnight Movie Madness this Friday and Saturday at 10:30 p.m. at Guild Cinema. See you there. Bonus points if you show up in stripper attire, by the way.


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'Safe Haven' goes off the deep end
Nicholas Sparks and company out-Sparks themselves in their latest Valentine's-targeted romance, "Safe Haven,'' a movie that passably ambles along in generic-melodrama mode before finally insulting audience intelligence one time too many. It's the second Sparks adaptation for Lasse Hallstrom ("Dear John''), and it's enough to make us ask whether the "Cider House Rules'' director has gone completely schmaltz-blind, or is just churning out creatively detached work for hire. If you show up here looking to relive "The Notebook,'' lower your expectations to "The Lucky One'' instead.
Julianne Hough ("Rock of Ages'') plays Katie, introduced in a slightly confusing one-two opener as a desperate brunette fleeing an apparent suburban domestic dispute, then as a desperate blonde barely eluding the cops at a bus terminal. (Her jumping-off point is Boston — or an unconvincing facsimile, anyway.) When her bus makes a rest stop in a sleepy town on the North Carolina coast — you know, the kind of place that's got to send out to the Greater Wilmington metroplex for house-paint orders — she impulsively decides to stay. She swaps her fugitive's hoodie for waitress's short-shorts, moves into a catalog-rustic cabin, and quickly catches the eye of hunky, widowed dad Alex (Josh Duhamel). Cue rain-drenched, clingy-wardrobe canoodling.
The idea that Katie is initially so guarded and Alex's icebreaking skills so rusty is chick-flick boilerplate but also dramatically valid — they're familiar obstacles to love that are pleasantly, attractively played. Visual references to some legacy items left by Alex's dead wife are three-hankie stuff. But the movie kisses such a passing grade goodbye any time it shifts to Katie's back story, as a sketchy detective (David Lyons, TV's "Revolution'') tracks her using "police work'' that unintentionally makes Joe Friday's methodology seem like "CSI.'' (We know we're not supposed to like the guy because he's sweaty and he's got weird eyebrows.)
While Hallstrom and the actors slowly heat this nonsense to a boil, other, stronger possibilities go underexplored. Katie sorts through some of her baggage with a neighbor pal (Cobie Smulders, "How I Met Your Mother'') who's mysteriously damaged in her own right — but where's the scene with, say, the women chewing over the selfishness of adding more chaos to a beleaguered widower's life? Would've been welcome.
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WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester County Executive and Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino is attacking Governor Andrew Cuomo for the use of taxpayer funds to create ads about New York's recovery from Hurricane Sandy, according to capitalnewyork.com.
Cuomo was given permission by the federal government to spend up to $30 million for a television campaign to help spark tourism in the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy. Astorino claimed the funds could have been allocated to better initiatives, capitalnewyork.com said.
Astorino then went on to criticize the governor for the $5 million "Start Up NY" ad campaign designed to lure businesses to New York State, Capital New York reported.
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text: Remembering Rabbi Jim Diamond, z"l by Schusterman International Center |Apr 03, 2013|Comments The Hillel family mourns the passing of Rabbi Jim Diamond, a consummate Hillel professional who was loved and respected by students and professionals throughout the Hillel movement. Jim served as Director of St. Louis Hillel at Washington University from 1972-1995, and as Director of the Center for Jewish Life – Hillel at Princeton University, from 1995-2003, and continued to teach part time at Princeton. Tragically, Jim was killed in a traffic accident on March 28, 2013. Jim was admired by students and faculty for his kindness, his teaching and his efforts to bring different Jewish denominations together. His great work for Hillel went beyond University borders, and touched many around the globe. He was an inspiration to all. In a history of The St. Louis Hillel Center, printed on their 50th anniversary, Jim reflected, "My Hillel experience has imbued me with the conviction that fear, insecurity and ignorance need not be the touchstone of Jewish experience in this post-modern, post-Zionist, post-everything world; that Jewish life is about hope and Torah, however we choose to define Torah; and that being Jewish is not a burden to be endured but a blessing to be celebrated." Rebecca Simons, who is a Washington University alumna, a former student of Rabbi Diamond, and now Director for Jewish Life at Duke University, shares, "Rabbi Diamond was kind to everyone. He taught me that we serve ALL Jewish students on campus, including those who we never see." Scott Brown, Hillel's Vice President for Talent, notes that, "Those fortunate enough to have had the privilege to work with Jim, either when he served as Hillel Director at Washington University in St. Louis or at Princeton, had the opportunity to know a gentle giant within the Hillel family." Executive Director of the Center for Jewish Life – Hillel at Princeton University, Rabbi Julie Roth, reflects, "I was fresh out of rabbinical school when I started here, taking over for one of the gadolim in the movement, and he gave me all the space I needed to shine. He had this ability to simultaneously hand over the reins completely, while answering every little question I had whenever I needed it. He was our shofar blower on Rosh Hashanah – I can picture him now. He always blew a very small shofar with such a loud and powerful sound. That was Jim: wise yet unassuming, gracious and understanding." Our hearts and prayers are with Jim's family. May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and may Jim's memory always be a blessing. To share your own memories, pictures, and to celebrate Jim's life, visit the Center for Jewish Life – Hillel at Princeton University's Facebook Memorial Page. More reflections on the life of Rabbi Diamond: The Jewish Daily Forward Planet Princeton The St. Louis Beacon New Jersey Jewish News St. Louis Post-Dispatch Rabbi Jim S. Diamond, z"l - STL Hillel Memorial Page Back to Top Tags: Hillel professionals Rabbi Jim Diamond {{Title}} [x] Add or, Select from existing Opening existing... Close existing Most popular tags Click to select: Show all2441Tags Show only most popular Opening all... {{Title}} ({{ItemsCount}})


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NEW YORK (AP) — HBO says Susan Lacy, creator and executive producer of WNET's "American Masters," has signed a multi-year deal to produce and direct documentaries for the network.
Lacy will work with Sheila Nevins, president of HBO Documentary Films, as a producer and director.
Nevins on Wednesday voiced excitement at having "someone as talented as Susan Lacy bring fresh ideas to HBO."
While expressing regret at Lacy's departure, PBS president and CEO Paula Kerger declared an "ongoing commitment" to continuing "American Masters."
Created by Lacy in 1986, "American Masters" has produced more than 190 profiles of artists, musicians, writers and filmmakers in its 27-year history. It has won 14 Emmy awards and 12 Peabody awards.
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Stools at the Dining Table
We've been shopping for bar-height stools for a while now and have been eyeing a few adjustable models that can be lowered to table height. Which got me thinking: They could be used in a pinch to seat extra people around the dining table!
Of course, without a back, they wouldn't be the most comfortable seating choice, but would still make a good fill-in when entertaining a crowd. These are a few examples turned up on a search for inspiration for such an arrangement.
Stools at the dining table are a handy arrangement for small-space living, too. When they aren't in use around the table, they can be used as a perch in the living room, bedside tables, or end tables.
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text: Moose answers the call - The Vancouver Sun April 17, 200812:00AM PDT Previous Next Moose answers the call Whitecaps' newest recruit joins former MLS teammates in Vancouver BY IAN WALKER In American football, the nickname Moose is often associated with big or strong players. Take Marmaduke (Big Moose) Mason, friend to Archie Andrews of comic book fame. Or Daryl (Moose) Johnston, former fullback for the Dallas Cowboys. It's not so cut-and-dried when talking about the other version of the game. Take the Vancouver Whitecaps' newest player, whose 5-7, 145-pound frame is more mouse than moose. That's Justin Moose, to you. "My size is something I've had to overcome my whole career," said Moose, 24, a former seventh overall pick of D.C. United of Major League Soccer. "I find myself playing on the outside a lot where there's more room and I rely on quickness and my one-on-one ability to make up for my stature." Moose signed with the Whitecaps earlier this week after earlier being waived by D.C. United. He joins goalkeeper Jay Nolly and forward Nick Addlery as former Washington players who have signed with Vancouver this season. "It was an opportunity that came up and we just happened to take the same opportunity at the same place," said Nolly, who was Moose's roommate on the road last season. "It's always better going into a situation when you know someone, so this worked out well for all of us." Moose and Addlery got to know each other better during the winter when the teammates were two of four United players asked to spend two weeks last December touring Pacific Island military bases and putting on soccer clinics for children and adults. "All three of us were in the same place last year, with playing time and all that," said Addlery, 26, who made 11 starts last season with United, scoring one goal and recording two assists. "Coming here was a fresh start and an opportunity to get more playing time. Last year we were mainly in supporting roles. This year we want to be more impact players and have a say with what happens with your team." High expectations accompanied Moose to Washington after United selected him with its top pick of the 2006 MLS SuperDraft. Adding his speed, skill and work rate to a club with a proven track record of developing young U.S. talent looked like a win-win situation. But nagging hamstring problems and the steep learning curve of the professional game conspired to make Moose's rookie season a forgettable one, as he logged just a single minute with the senior team. Last season, he played seven of their first 13 games before hernia surgery cost the Statesville, N.C., native his place. He signed with Vancouver after discussions with United head coach Tom Soehn. "We just decided what I needed was to play games and get my confidence up," said Moose, who graduated from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C., where he earned a psychology degree and graduated as the NCAA school's all-time assists leader. "I didn't want to sit on the bench." "I'd love to play as much as I can," said Moose, who had been training with the Whitecaps for a week before obtaining his release from the MLS. "Hopefully the coaches can find me useful and I can contribute." Let the "Moose" calls begin. Previous Next


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UH Hilo Chancellor's Awards
Chancellor's Award Winner
Keiki Kawaiaea
Keiki Kawaiaea is an assistant professor at the Ka Haka Ula o Keelikolani College of Hawaiian Language and the recipient of the Koichi and Taniyo Taniguchi Award for Excellence and Innovation.
Kawaiaea has been instrumental in the development of the Na Honua Mauli Ola Hawaiian cultural pathways and the Moenaha culture-based curriculum design and instructional method that impact native learners in culturally healthy and responsive ways.
She is a published author on Hawaiian education, language revitalization and has written numerous children' books and songs.
Kawaiaea is a true role model and continuously demonstrates unwavering determination to fulfill goals of excellent teaching while reviving the Hawaiian language for the benefit of future generations in Hawaii.
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Keiki Kawaiaea
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Lauri Sagle
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Kolby Santiago
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Richard Crowe
Taniguchi Award for Excellence and Innovation
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Iva Goldman
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"I don't want any part of the tag," he told the Dayton Daily News. "The more I think about, I don't think I'll be franchised. It's a lot of money. If you franchise somebody what are you saying about the player? Obviously, you think he is that type of player, and if you think he's that type of player then you're franchising him.
"That shows you within itself that OK we think he's one of the better players and we're going to franchise him. If that's the case give him a contract like your franchising him. That's how I see it and don't see the franchise thing happening."
Houshmandzadeh went on to say he wouldn't participate in offseason activities if the team tags him.
"Coach Lewis made an emphasis of wanting guys at the offseason programs, on the field sessions and things of that nature. If I get franchised I'm not going to be there," he told the newspaper.
"So it goes against everything that the coaches want. You can't have the coach come out and say one thing and do another. If you do, then you're not going to have the cohesiveness he said he wanted when the season ended."
The Bengals would have to pay Houshmandzadeh $9.88 million for one season if they tagged him. NFL Network's Adam Schefter has previously reported that Cincinnati will not use the franchise tag.
As for where he'll play in 2009, Houshmandzadeh didn't sound too broken up about possibly finding a new home.
"It would be cool to remain with the Bengals because I got my start there," Houshmandzadeh said. "I'm not a person that prefers lots of change in my life, but if change has to happen, then change has to happen."
If you missed it (you'd have to be living under a rock for this to be the case), Houshmandzadeh told ESPN 950's Mike Missanelli last week that he could be a nice fit in Philadelphia.
Teams have until Feb. 19 to use the tag.


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I know it's only June 12th and all and probably meaningless and most likely fleeting but, damn, I can't help but piss myself ovah it all.
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Amidst friends, family, colleagues and staff, Terre Jones-Wolf Trap's longtime President and CEO-today enjoyed a very extraordinary occasion with the unveiling of the Terrence D. Jones Family Education Hall. In a final celebratory action before Jones's retirement, the Wolf Trap family recognized its visionary leader for his myriad signature achievements, including the creation of the national Center for Education, which houses the newly named Education Hall. Wolf Trap Foundation Board of Directors Chairman John C. Lee, IV, also announced two other actions taken by the Board: Jones will receive the title of President Emeritus effective January 1, 2013, and Wolf Trap has created an endowment fund in his honor to support the Foundation's continued commissioning of new works, a practice that exemplifies Jones' long-held commitment to the creation of new work.
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Across Europe, proponents of Art Nouveau style wanted to create an entirely new design vernacular for their increasingly modern world. Instead of looking back to ancient art, "new art," as it translates, Art Nouveau designers were interested in a handful of other themes, namely nature, Japanese art, local history, the supernatural, and the role of women. This confluence of inspiration points resulted in a number of similar design elements.
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The new, biggest question facing the Eagles is what they do at left tackle after losing Jason Peters, one of the best in the game, for at least months to come, if not the season. There is not a lot left on the free agent market, though Demetrius Bell, from the Bills, and Giant Kareem McKenzie are still out there.
The Eagles also have significant firepower in the draft, with the 15th, 46th and 51st picks, giving them the ability to move up and target a tackle if they choose and if they can find a trade partner. The problem is there are far fewer elite tackles in this year's draft class than there were just a year ago.
The Eagles have said they don't want to reach for need, but this situation seems serious enough that it might warrant a change in plans. As it happened, ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay was doing a conference call with reporters as the Peters news broke. We asked about the options at tackle. Here's what he said:
-- Matt Kalil (USC) is considered the only elite tackle in the draft. Many have him going number three to Minnesota. It would take a lot of draft stock to move up that high, though it doesn't seem out of the question if the Eagles love him. If he falls, he's worth trading up for, McShay said.
-- Next best is Riley Reiff (Iowa). But McShay isn't high on him. He think Reiff "probably belongs at 15, I gave him a mid first round grade" but that because of the importance of tackles he may be picked in the top 10.
"Riley Reiff's a good player, but he's not at that level in terms of athleticism. He's just kind of consistent and solid across the board. I just don't know that he's going to be an elite left tackle in the NFL," McShay said. "I don't think Reiff is worth moving up for."
The other top tackles, he said, are probably worth picks in the 20s, but might go sooner.
-- McShay had Cordy Glenn (Georgia) as his third best option, but said he'd fit in best at right tackle. Maybe that works if Todd Herremans can flip to the left side – though that would put a rookie on Mike Vick's blind side.
-- Jonathan Martin (Stanford) probably needs to get stronger and wouldn't be ready to start right away, McShay said.
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The Eagles certainly have the coaching, as Howard Mudd showed in his first year on the job, but of course it's not yet clear if the draft is how they plan to address this need. A young tackle, though, would provide an option for this year and insurance in case Peters remains hampered by his injury long term.
It's worth remembering that the Eagles got their starting center in the sixth round a year ago, but quality tackles tend to fly off the board a lot faster.
The Peters injury is stunning news for a team that had seemingly made moves to address all of its biggest offseason concerns: DeSean Jackson, middle linebacker, Evan Mathis. It just shows how much luck factors in to even the most meticulous planning. The Eagles were fortunate with injuries a year ago. While Mike Vick was banged up at times, no significant player missed more than three starts. Already 2012 is off to a devastating start on the injury front.


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Litoria spenceri
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|Litoria spenceri Dubois, 1984
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|Frost, D.R. 2014. Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6 (27 January 2014). New York, USA. Available at: http://research.amnh.org/herpetology/amphibia/index.html. (Accessed: 27 January 2014).
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|Critically Endangered B2ab(ii,iii,iv,v) ver 3.1
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Listed as Critically Endangered because its Area of Occupancy is less than 10km2, its distribution is severely fragmented, and there is a continuing decline in the Area of Occupancy, in the quality of its habitat, and in the number of subpopulations and the number of mature individuals.
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|This species, an Australian endemic, is restricted predominantly to the western fall of the Great Divide, from Lake Eildon in the Central Highlands of Victoria to Mount Kosciuszko in New South Wales, at altitudes of 200-1,100m asl (Gillespie and Hollis 1996; Victorian Wildlife Atlas unpublished data). The area of occupancy of this species is believed to be less than 5km².
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|Despite extensive systematic surveys throughout eastern Victoria and southern New South Wales (Watson et al. 1991; Gillespie 1992; Gillespie and Hollis 1996; Hunter and Gillespie 1999) this species has only ever been found in 19 streams, and has always been considered rare (Watson et al. 1991). The species is now believed to be extinct in four of these streams, and has declined substantially in distribution and abundance along most others (Gillespie and Hollis 1996). The remaining streams comprise 12 discrete isolated populations (Gillespie and Hollis 1996; Hunter and Gillespie 1999). Two populations are known to have died out over the past five years. Monitoring has been conducted at eight populations since 1994 and has recently been expanded to include 15 streams (G. Gillespie pers. comm.). With the exception of the historic site on Buffalo Creek, Mount Buffalo National Park, monitoring of sites where it is extinct ceased in 1998 (G. Gillespie pers. comm.). Most extant adult populations have remained relatively stable since 1993; however, a population at Bogong Creek, Mount Kosciuszko National Park suffered a precipitous decline in 1996 (Gillespie 1997). It is at a higher elevation than other populations and was the only high-density population known prior to the decline (Gillespie and Hollis 1996). Gillespie and Hines (1999) estimate the largest population to contain approximately 1,000-1,500 adults in the Upper Goulburn River with the sizes of all other populations comprising less than 1,000 adults.
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|This species is associated with a range of vegetation communities from montane forest at high altitudes to wet and dry forest at moderate to low altitudes, respectively (Gillespie and Hollis 1996). The extent of riparian forest at known localities ranges from virtually non-existent, with scattered riparian tree or shrub species, to a dense canopy of Leptospermum spp. shading the stream (Gillespie and Hollis 1996). The species is found almost exclusively in association with rock habitats along streams and occurs along sections of streams with steep banks, invariably in steeply dissected country or gorges with numerous rapids and waterfalls (Gillespie and Hollis 1996). L. spenceri is restricted to riffle and cascade stream sections with exposed rock banks, resulting in a highly patchy distribution along most streams (Gillespie and Hollis 1996). Adults and juveniles most likely remain in the vicinity of the stream, rarely venturing far from riparian zone (Gillespie 1997). Frogs have been seen basking on rocks mid-stream (Ehmann, Ehmann and Ehmann 1993). Adults have been found between September and May, and calling males have been heard in October, November and early December (Hero 1990, 1991; Watson et al. 1991; Gillespie 1993) and February (G. Gillespie, in Hero, Watson and Gillespie 1995). Clutches consist of 200-1,000 eggs (Gillespie 1997). Oviposition sites are in narrow spaces beneath large river stones within the stream and eggs are hidden as they adhere to the underside of the rock (Gillespie 2001b). The seasonal distribution of size classes of frogs and breeding activity (Watson et al. 1991; Gillespie 1993) suggest that eggs are laid in late spring/early summer and tadpoles reach metamorphosis in late summer/autumn (Hero, Watson and Gillespie 1995). Hero, Watson and Gillespie (1995) described the tadpole. At lower altitudes, sexual maturity is reached 18 months and 3.5 years after metamorphosis by males and females, respectively (Gillespie 2001a). At higher altitudes, sexual maturity is reached at least 3.5 and 4.5 years by males and females, respectively (Gillespie 1997).
|Terrestrial; Freshwater
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|Declines occurred in the 1970s and early 1980s (Watson et al. 1991). Gillespie and Hollis (1996) suggest that, based upon the known demography of the species, this species probably suffered population declines over a wider area earlier in the 20th century, and possibly late in the 19th century. Human disturbances to streams, such as gold dredging, forest roads and recreational pressures are correlated with the general pattern of decline of this species (Gillespie and Hollis 1996). Trout species (Rainbow Trout Oncorhynchus mykiss and Brown Trout Salmo trutta) occur throughout the geographic range and are able to exert significant predation pressure on larvae (Gillespie 2001a). Trout are believed to be a major cause of population declines of this species (Gillespie 2001a). Several moribund frogs have been located from four populations (Gillespie and Hines 1999) and recently identified as being infected with the chytrid fungus (Berger et al. 1998; Gillespie and Hines 1999). However, the role of the fungus in the population dynamics of this species remains to be resolved (Gillespie and Hines 1999).
|Conservation Actions:
|The range of the species is within a few protected areas. It is listed as Endangered in Australian legislation. A monitoring programme for this species has been established, but further research is required to determine the reasons for the observed declines. Given the possible threat of chytridiomycosis, the establishment of a captive-breeding programme might be required, while in situ conservation measures should include control of invasive trout species at least within protected areas.
|Jean-Marc Hero, Graeme Gillespie, Peter Robertson, Murray Littlejohn, Frank Lemckert. 2004. Litoria spenceri. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2004: e.T12154A3328048. . Downloaded on 23 September 2018.
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|Stop/start button
|Around View Monitor Camera System
|Electromagnetic lock on fuel lid
|Driver Information
|Outside temperature gauge
|Service indicator
|On-board computer
|Connect 2.0 entertainment system with touch screen sat nav, App integration, traffic update
|5" HD colour TFT Screen
|Driving Mirrors
|Electrically adjustable door mirrors
|Electric folding door mirrors
|Chrome door mirrors
|Heated door mirrors
|Auto dimming rear view mirror
|3 x 12V power outlets
|Diesel particulate filter
|Steering wheel mounted audio controls
|6 speakers
|USB connection
|Aux input socket
|DAB radio/CD player
|Bluetooth audio streaming
|Exterior Body Features
|Roof rails
|Mud flaps front and rear
|Side steps
|Body coloured front bumper
|Chrome front grille
|Chrome step in rear bumper
|Chrome door handles
|Chrome fog light surrounds
|C-channel loadbox tie downs
|Tailgate spoiler
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|Headlight washers
|Front fog lights
|Headlamp levelling
|Indicators in front door mirrors
|Automatic coming/leaving home lighting function
|LED Daytime running lights
|LED tail light
|Door step light
|LED headlights
|Pollen filter
|Dual zone climate control
|Rear air vents
|Interior Features
|Leather upholstery
|Chrome inner door handles
|Rake adjustable steering wheel
|Leather steering wheel and gear knob
|Sunglasses holder
|Front armrest
|Leather handbrake cover
|2x front cup holder
|Illuminated vanity mirrors with sunvisors
|Interior Lights
|Rear reading light
|Load Area
|Load restraining hooks
|Driver and passenger airbag
|Side airbags
|ISOFIX child seat mountings
|Passenger airbag with deactivate switch
|Curtain airbags
|Driver knee airbag
|Heated front seats
|Rear headrests
|8 way adjustable drivers seat
|Front headrests
|4 way adjustable passenger seat
|Remote central locking
|Alarm and immobiliser
|Locking wheel nuts
|Spare wheel lock
|Intelligent key
|Electronic limited slip differential (eLSD)
|Wheels - Alloys
|18" alloy wheels
|Wheels - Spare
|Full size steel spare wheel
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"This is a great buy and the only one we have left so be as quick as you can. This Navara has been pre registered so no one has driven it on the road. You get the feeling of buying a new one without having to pay the new price. The Tekna is the top of the range so you get all toys like Sat Nav, auto lights, auto wipers, heated leather seats, rear parking sensors, rear camera, climate control and lots more."
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- Climate Control
- Metallic Paint
- Cruise Control
- Satellite Navigation
- Alloy Wheels
- Leather Seats
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- DAB Radio
- Bluetooth
- Parking Sensors
- Low Mileage
- 1 Owner
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Nissan are promising that in NP300 model form, the Navara pick-up will offer significantly improved refinement and performance whilst remaining a dependable workhorse. More efficient engines, suppler suspension and a greater sense of style promise to appeal to commercial and private buyers alike. Add in reduced emissions and it seems Nissan are in with a shout of class leadership.
Nissan have been proudly promoting their pick-up heritage during the release of this much improved Navara model. That's no surprise considering the Japanese brand first produced such a vehicle over eighty years ago. The Navara nameplate isn't quite so old, dating back to the year 1997 and marking the first modern Nissan pick-up that didn't just appeal to those after a working vehicle. Indeed, with pick-ups popular as alternatives to SUVs, refinement is more important than ever. With that in mind, Nissan have been hard at work developing a new 2.3-litre turbodiesel engine that is smoother, quieter and cleaner than the old 2.5-litre unit. It also manages to be more powerful, yet more efficient too. There's also a totally redesigned rear suspension set-up for the family-friendly Double Cab model that promises improved handling and a more comfortable ride without sacrificing its off road or load carrying ability.
Driving Experience
The Navara's 2.3-litre dCi turbodiesel is available in two different power outputs; 160PS or 190PS. The lower powered of the two is standard equipment on Double Cab models and the only option on everything else. The 190PS version is reserved for the Double Cab only and makes its extra power through a second turbocharger that can provide additional boost to the engine. Two wheel drive is an option for King Cab (two seat) models, while 4WD is standard on all other variants. The standard gearbox is a six-speed manual item, while a seven-speed automatic is an option but again, this is reserved for the Double Cab model only. One of the big problems with using a pick-up as an everyday vehicle is comfort. As vehicles of this kind are primarily designed to carry up to a tonne of weight in the bed, rear springs must be pretty industrial. The issue is that when unladen, things can get pretty bouncy. Due to this, the Double Cab Navara ditches old fashioned leaf springs for the back axle. Instead, there's a five-link rear suspension setup with coil springs to give a much plusher ride without sacrificing load capacity.
Design and Build
There was a time where pick-ups were square-edged things that you could never call stylish. Mitsubishi's L200 bucked the trend with its curves proving a hit with buyers. With this in mind, Nissan has been more daring with this improved Navara while incorporating its latest 'V-motion' grille and boomerang shaped daylight running lights. Whether you choose this vehicle in double cab or king cab guise, gone are the sharp creases and flat panels of the previous model, having been replaced by curves and contours. From the confident nose rearwards, it looks much more modern while retaining a tough edge. The basic chassis of the Navara may be that of the old model - Nissan themselves describe it as 'a fully updated version of the previous generation' - but don't let that put you off. The Japanese brand really has gone over the whole vehicle with a fine tooth comb and improved it in every appreciable area. This includes a completely re-designed dashboard to lift interior quality and NASA-inspired seats (yes, really) to make for an even more car-like experience. Those that plan on making the Navara work for a living will be more interested in the range's ability to tow 3,500kg and the Double Cab's 67mm increase in bed length.
Market and Model
Prices start at around £18,500 ex VAT and there are five trim levels available for the NP300 Navara; entry level 'Visia', 'Acenta', 'Accenta+', 'N-Connecta' and 'Tekna' at the top of the range. 'Visia' is the only option on the Chassis Cab and 2WD King Cab while 'Tekna' is only for Double Cab models. 'Visia' is very much a working man's trim level with steel wheels, black bumpers and mirrors along with no air-con. You do get a Bluetooth stereo with USB and aux in, electric windows and cruise control though. 'Acenta' includes manual air-con, alloys, chrome mirrors and grille along with a sunglasses holder. 'N-Connecta' (likely to be a popular choice) adds dual zone climate control, heated door mirrors, bigger alloys, fog lamps, rear view camera and leather for the wheel, handbrake and gearknob. 'Tekna' is where a lot of the clever stuff comes in such as Nissan's handy 'Around View Monitor' that gives a virtual bird's eye view of the truck, rear parking sensors, LED headlights with daytime running lights, 7" touchscreen with sat-nav and Bluetooth audio streaming and roof rails. Optional extras include a rear diff lock for serious off-roading, a towing kit and heated leather seats. All models get seven airbags, ABS, hill decent control, traction control and even autonomous emergency braking on the Double Cab.
Cost of Ownership
As to be expected in this day and age, downsizing and weight loss has been key to improving the Navara's running costs. Thanks in part to being 200cc smaller than the old model's engine, emissions have taken a tumble, while fuel economy is better than ever. While a 2WD King Cab produces the best figures - 44.9mpg on the combined cycle and 167g/km of CO2 - it's the 4WD Double Cab that will be the volume seller we suspect. Opt for one of those and you'll see a slight increase in emissions to 169g/km while economy falls to 44.1mpg on the combined cycle. Interestingly, this combined figure is the same regardless of power output. In this instance, the addition of the seven speed automatic gearbox does nothing to improve the figures as we've come to expect with so many new cars. The self-shifter is good for 40.3mpg with emissions of 183g/km. Those hoping for better should bear in mind that without a driver and in fairly lowly spec, the Navara weighs about 1,950kg. The warranty is definitely worth a mention, five years or 100,000 miles is much better than the average.
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Cumulative False-Positives (FP) in the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening Trial
Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Ultima Vez Modificado: 3 de junio de 2007
Presenter: J. H. Miller
Presenter's Affiliation: National Institutes of Health
Type of Session: Scientific
- Cancer screening tests are recommended to the general public, however, the burden of multiple screening tests is not clear. Prior studies have examined the risk benefit ratios of individual screening tests, but in clinical practice multiple screening tests are commonly used.
- This study examines the cumulative risk for a false positive (FP) when multiple screening tests are used as well as the risk for a subsequent diagnostic procedure.
- The present study is a randomized clinical trial that randomized patients, in a 1:1 ratio, to an intervention group, which underwent active screening, and a "usual care" group.
- A total of 78,000 women and 77,000 men were randomized to the two groups.
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Patients from 55 to 74 years of age were eligible.
- Patients could not have a prior history of prostate, lung, ovarian, or colorectal cancer.
- Patients could not have recent use of finasteride.
- Patients could not be participating in other cancer or cancer screening trials.
- Patients could not be on treatment for any type of cancer, except basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin.
- Patients were excluded after randomization if:
- The patient died before completing all screening tests or the patient refused to complete testing.
- There was less than three years of follow up for the patient.
- Of the 77,464 patients randomized to the intervention arm, 68,436 were ultimately included in the analysis.
- Patients in the intervention arm were followed for three years after an intervention.
- Men and women could each undergo a total of 14 screening tests during the course of the study.
- Men underwent annual digital rectal exam, prostate specific antigen (PSA), and chest x-ray. A baseline sigmoidoscopy (FSG) was obtained, followed by a 3 and 5 year FSG.
- Women underwent annual CA-125, transvaginal ultrasound, and chest x-ray. A baseline sigmoidoscopy (FSG) was obtained, followed by a 3 and 5 year FSG.
- Follow up diagnostic procedures were broken into three categories. Non-invasive diagnostic studies such as x-rays were excluded.
- Procedures considered "minimally invasive" required conscious sedation, such as endoscopy.
- An example of a procedure considered "moderately invasive" included laparoscopy.
- An example of a procedure considered "major" included prostatectomy or laparotomy.
- False positives were defined as a positive result on screening test with no target cancer diagnosis within three years. Advanced adenomas (villous histology, severe cellular dysplasia, or =1 cm in diameter) were considered true positives in this study.
- The risk of having at least one false positive test during the course of the study was 50.9% in men and 35.3% in women with an overall risk of 43.1%.
- The range for the number of FP an individual had was from 0 to 11.
- Sigmoidoscopy resulted in the most false positive results. The percentage of false positives with colonscopy was not significantly altered even when the definition of a true positive was changed to include all adenomas.
- The number of men who had to undergo minimal, moderate and major interventions was 3.2, 20.4 and 0.14%, respectively.
- The number of women who had to undergo minimal, moderate and major interventions was 2.8, 11.3, and 3%, respectively.
- The estimated risk for at least one false positive after 14 screening tests was 60% for men and 49% for women.
- The risk of undergoing at least one diagnostic procedure after 14 screening tests was 29% for men and 22% for women. This did not include non-invasive diagnostic procedures such as physical exam and radiological imaging.
- The study was limited by the following factors.
- The majority of patients were white (>80%) and well educated.
- There was potential for healthy volunteer bias in the present study.
- Some of the screening tests in the present study are not in common use at present. However, all of the screening tests in the present study were advocated at one time for screening, and hence were included in the study.
- The authors' conclude that there is a significant burden associated with false positives from multiple screening tests.
- They advise that future studies should examine the risk of false positives in the setting of multiple screening tests which more accurately reflects clinical practice.
- They advise educating patients about the risks of false positive and the potential for invasive diagnostic tests when discussing cancer screening tests.
- Difference between the rate of FP in men and women was likely due to a relatively higher rate of FP with PSA screening.
- The present study emphasizes the risk of false positives when screening studies are used, which can lead to invasive diagnostic testing. Though some of the screening tests used in the present study are not commonly used at present, several are. For example male participants in this study underwent an annual digital rectal exam, PSA and a sigmoidoscopy at baseline and at five years which is consistent with current guideline. That individual would have undergone twelve screening tests over the course of five years, which is close to the 14 tests that was the cutoff used in the present study. Estimates for invasive testing after 14 screening tests was 22% and 29% in women and men, respectively, which is clearly not an inconsequential number.
- The authors do point the high proportion of white, educated patients in the present study. This cohort may reflect a healthier portion of the population that is less likely to have health problems. This could decrease the incidence/prevalence of the cancers that are being screened for, affecting the tests' negative and positive predictive values.
- It would be interesting to see what other risk factors for cancer that these patients had. It would also have been of interest to see how many more non-invasive diagnostic studies were ordered in the invasive group compared with the "normal care" group. Further investigation examining how many cancers were detected with these screening tests in the intervention group compared with the "normal care" group would help evaluate the benefits of the multiple screening tests, in addition to the risks found it the present study.


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GREENVILLE, Ill.-- The GC Baseball team fell 3-1 in a home game to Conference opponent, Westminster, on Friday night.
This game brings the Panthers' record to 8-14 (5-8 SLIAC). The team will play Westminster again tomorrow, April 13, in a double-header where they will try to redeem themselves from tonight's loss.


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White House LGBT Conference on HIV/AIDS Next Week
By Miguel Gomez
April 11, 2012
This article was cross-posted from the AIDS.gov blog.
Next week, the White House is hosting the next in its series of conferences on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues and the topic of focus will be HIV/AIDS. Hosted by the White House Office of Public Engagement and the White House Office of National AIDS Policy in partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine, the conference will take place on Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 9:00 AM 5:00 PM at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta.
The White House LGBT Conference on HIV/AIDS will provide advocates, community leaders, and members of the public an opportunity to engage with representatives of the Obama Administration on issues related to the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on the LGBT community and HIV/AIDS-related health disparities, with a specific focus on the National HIV/AIDS Strategy.
Participants will receive updates from senior officials from The White House and key agencies and departments, connect with Federal government resources and opportunities through workshop sessions, and provide valuable feedback through the Open Space process.
Space is limited and registration is required. Registration will be open until Thursday, April 12th or until we reach capacity.
Prior conferences in this series have focused on housing and homelessness, safe schools and communities, and health.
Miguel Gomez is the director of AIDS.gov and senior communications advisor in the Office of HIV/AIDS Policy at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Cross-posted from the AIDS.gov blog.)
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Invasive alien species (IAS) pose a significant threat to biodiversity in Europe, and this threat is likely to increase in the future unless meaningful action is taken at all levels to control the introduction and establishment of these species and address those already introduced. IUCN has released a publication which compiles case studies from more than 15 European countries and beyond to showcase examples of concrete action at the urban level.
The new publication was produced in view of the upcoming conference "Invasive alien species: the urban dimension" which will take place on 5 September at IUCN Headquarters, Switzerland. The main aim of the event – gathering more than 70 participants from all over Europe, from local and regional authorities to EU policy-makers, scientists and NGOs – is to present and analyse the problem of IAS in European urban areas and to exchange knowledge and best practices that contribute to solutions.
Metropolitan areas are particularly vulnerable to IAS, due to the amount of commodities arriving or passing through for trade and commercial activities which are key pathways for IAS. Specific problems that some IAS pose in urban areas are: allergenic (Common Ragweed), damage to monuments (Tree of Heaven), health issues (Tiger Mosquito), and landscape damage (Red Palm Weevil).
Urban environments, where major cultural centres, such as museums, universities, zoological and botanic gardens, are located, can play a key role in helping address the risks associated with biological invasions by contributing to raising awareness among citizens and decision-makers on the issue.
The publication includes 26 case studies which showcase a variety of approaches to control, manage and eradicate IAS and prevent their introduction and establishment in the urban environment. It was compiled by the IUCN European Union Representative Office in cooperation with the IUCN Invasive Species Specialist Group and based on contributions from local and regional authorities and scientific institutions from all over Europe.
With this publication, IUCN highlights the key role that local and regional authorities play in implementing national and international biodiversity targets and in addressing the risks associated with biological invasions.
This study anticipates the release of the new EU legislation on IAS which is expected in early September 2013. The legislation fulfills the commitments of the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 calling for prevention and control measures on IAS and will provide a more harmonized and coordinated response to this challenge at EU level.
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- Publication "Invasive alien species: the urban dimension"
- Blog by Riccardo Scalera, IUCN ISSG
- IUCN's work on urban biodiversity
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It has been about a week into the government shutdown that is the end of all as we know it.
It is a dark time in American history, a very dark time when, well, to be honest, not a lot seems to have changed.
I understand that parks are closed, some employees are not getting paid, congressmen and women are fussing and stewing and, yes, it is a dark time in American history, but where's the beef?
What I mean by that (a catchphrase from Wendy's hamburgers advertisements) is: Someone please tell me what I should be concerned about.
They did close the World War II Memorial, and World War II veterans, most of whom are older than I am, stormed the barriers and went there anyway.
All week I have gotten up in the morning, dressed and headed to work, covering the day's news, which, by the way, has been happening all week, even without the federal government. I have earned my pay and no doubt will receive my paycheck on payday complete with federal taxes taken out.
This whole mess has been precipitated by a desire by Republicans to endlessly battle the Affordable Health Act, which has become an obsession with some of them.
It is a big game, and long-term it could be damaging to the country, but locally the sun has come up every morning and gone down way too early in the evening. It almost makes you think, hey, keep it shut a little while longer. What's the big deal?
The big deal is that stockbrokers are hurting. The Dow Jones average has fallen because of concerns about how the shutdown will affect the country. As we were told in 2008 when the economy tanked, if stockbrokers start losing money and have to sell a couple of the mansions, the rest of us should be worried. Pretty soon they will be selling their exotic cars, dumping their furs on the open market and, and, and �
Would it be possible to close the stock market, too? I have never been comfortable with having what amounts to the world's largest casino controlling the American economy, shoveling dollars to the rich people who run it without actually adding real value to the country.
I know that is an oversimplification of the situation, but what do I know? I just find it amusing to think that most end-of-the-world scenarios no longer involve giant volcanos, earthquakes, Godzilla rising from the sea, and fire and brimstone but General Motors stock dropping seven points on some index, resulting in people with $1,000 suits running around screaming, "The sky is falling. The sky is falling!"
From a simplistic point of view, something which I am good at offering, the threat of shutting down the federal government does not have impact quite as heavily on people as, say, hamburgers garnished with communion wafers.
Yes, you heard me. A restaurant in Chicago has added communion to their fancy burgers, and people are upset, probably more upset than they are at the prospect of the federal government shutdown. It is things like burgers we care about more than government shutdowns. What are the ramifications? Why would anyone put a communion wafer on a burger instead of ketchup? It has me worried. But I have not found a reason to worry about a government shutdown. Does it mean we will not go to war, we will not be able drive on roads? Will we have to lay off the president? What does it all mean?
Mostly, I think, many of us are just aggravated that the people who run our government think it is just a big game. Some people were saying Congress should not get paid during the shutdown, but really, what would that mean? These are people who are mostly rich. Cut their salaries and a handful will suffer; the rest will brush it off and continue their foolish games.
What a mess. This country goes from one dark time in America to another, and for me, before it is over, I hope someone can tell me why I should care.
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