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My 5: Duane Hallowell, President & CEO, Hallowell International
April 16, 2010 by Julia Wasson
Filed under Barack Obama, Blog, Front Page, HVAC, Maine, My 5, Slideshow, Weatherizing
Blue Planet Green Living (BPGL) asked Duane Hallowell, President/CEO and co-founder of Hallowell International, the makers of Acadia, two questions we ask all our interviewees. Following are his responses. — Julia Wasson, Publisher
5 Ways to Save the Planet
BPGL: What are the five most important things we can do to save the planet?
HALLOWELL: I focus on northern climates, so my responses are climate specific.
Mandate Weatherization. It's a huge problem, and we need better programs in place to help guide people to making the right decisions — even going so far as to make laws to mandate how people are doing it. That is absolutely number one.
Upgrade Highway Infrastructure. We need upgrades to our roads and transportation systems. Let's get rid of the gridlock.
Improve Power Infrastructure. We need to install smart metering and power infrastructure upgrades.
Replace Fossil fuels. We need to dramatically reduce the use of fossil fuels. To me, using fossil fuels is cavemen mentality. Innovations are evolving. And with electric energy, there are now so many choices.
Embrace Innovation. Everyone needs to support innovation. They should want — and demand — that we get better at innovating, that we bring out new products, and that we do things better.
2 Minutes with the President
BPGL: If you had two minutes with President Obama, what would you say to him?
HALLOWELL: The very first thing I'd bring up to him is greater support for small business and innovative companies. As a small business, you wouldn't believe the obstacles that I needed to go through [to get my product approved for the Energy Star program and tax rebates]. I waited two years for a federal standard, with no way to super-cycle the process, even when pulling in my entire delegation.
A small company can die in that time frame, if they're not careful and not capitalized. I am very happy I'm not an engineer working out of my garage, having just invented a free-energy device, because I would have died in the process. That would be the first thing that I'd bring up to him.
And I'd be talking to him about the need for additional training and infrastructure to support emerging technology and innovation.
Duane Hallowell
President/CEO and Co-Founder
Blue Planet Green Living (Home Page)
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Hallowell Acadia Is Revolutionizing the Heating Industry
Hallowell Acadia Is Revolutionizing the Heating Industry
March 3, 2010 by Joe Hennager
Filed under Blog, Eco-Friendly, Ecopreneurs, Engineers, Front Page, Heat Pump, HVAC, North America, Slideshow, Tax Incentives
How do you heat and cool your home? Do you have both a furnace and an air conditioner? What if you could install a single, highly efficient, and environmentally sound system to handle both heating and cooling?
The Acadia, designed and built by Hallowell International, is a revolutionary, next-generation, air-source heat pump — the first that functions efficiently in cold climates down to -30˚F. Even residents of Canada and New England can enjoy comfortable indoor temperatures year 'round without the use of fossil fuels.
Blue Planet Green Living (BPGL) spoke with Duane Hallowell, president and co-founder of Hallowell International, to learn about the latest innovation in heat pumps. We began by asking him what prompted the development of the Acadia. — Joe Hennager, President
UPDATE 3/27/11: Our efforts to contact Hallowell International have been unsuccessful for the past six months. We have heard reports that the company is out of business, though we have not personally been able to verify this. — Julia Wasson, Publisher
HALLOWELL: My co-founder, David Shaw, worked as a senior compressor designer for one of the largest HVAC [heat, ventilation, and air conditioning] companies in the world. He had spent his life working on thermodynamic principles and simpler ways to do things better.
In the (1990s, an electric utility approached him, asking for a better solution for air conditioning and an air-source heat pump that would work well in northern climates. David suggested using a geothermal system.
The utility said, "That's not the answer we're looking for. We've been trying to promote geothermal systems very heavily with incentive programs and rebates, but not enough people put them in."
The upfront cost of the wells or the ground loops made the installation too complicated or costly. On the other hand, air-source heat pumps are simple to install and remain the most dominant form of heating in southern climates. In northern climates, they rapidly lose their ability to efficiently heat below freezing conditions.
David said, "That's not a very difficult problem to solve. An air-source heat pump is more than capable, but you'd have to adjust your way of thinking about it."
BPGL: What did he mean by that?
HALLOWELL: Historically, heat pumps were primarily designed as air conditioners. For heating, they're really not suited below 30 degrees F, or below freezing conditions. Your toaster, oven, or electric water heater uses electric energy very inefficiently — to produce heat. Heat pumps, geothermal systems, and Acadias use a refrigeration practice to take that same electric energy and simply transfer heat, not produce it. Since the 1950s, heat pumps have been used in numerous applications and today are known to provide efficiencies up to 500%. But the ability to transfer heat efficiently and comfortably got lost below freezing conditions.
David's solution to the problem was to use a basic, cost-effective, air-source heat pump but put it on steroids! Customers in northern climates wouldn't have the high, up-front installation costs of geothermal, but we had to make the heat pump work better. Very simply, we created and patented a concept that would allow the system to continue to absorb heat in northern climates.
Boosted Compression
BPGL: How does it work?
HALLOWELL: We use a secondary compressor and sub cooler, which essentially works like a turbo booster. We call it, "boosted compression." You really have to look at the usable energy down to absolute zero. There's actually plenty of heat in the air, you just have to compound it, compress it, and put it in the house.
It's no different than the concept of your refrigerator freezer, when you think about, "Is there usable energy in that air?" In a freezer, you've got frozen pizzas and Popsicles and everything else. Yet, if you feel the back, it's warm. The compressor takes the energy from inside that freezer space and transfers the heat into the air outside the freezer.
Alternatives to Fossil Fuels
BPGL: Was there an environmental motivation behind the invention of the Acadia?
HALLOWELL: When I was introduced to David Shaw, I didn't think a lot about energy efficiency, being green, or environmental concerns. I was starting my career, and I was concentrating on design and manufacturing.
Then I started seeing all the problems. Electric utilities were talking about some pretty taxing issues on the electric grid. They said, "We really need to reduce these peak loads — both from air conditioning and heating — in so many different parts of the country." Each state is just riddled with problems. So it was a mad dash to increase efficiency on both heating and cooling.
At the same time, fossil fuel costs started rising very rapidly. And environmental concerns came in very strong. I was contacted by groups like Rocky Mountain Institute, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, and major utilities all across the US that were trying to encourage our growth. They said, "If you can truly do this with an air-source heat pump, you've just fixed a myriad of problems that we've been trying to address for many years." Until the Acadia, the only answer had been geothermal heat pumps.
In 2008, everyone said, "What is there besides oil? I'm not going to gamble the heating system in my house on the unstable and unpredictable fossil fuel market for the next 20 years."
BPGL: What alternative heating systems were you seeing in New England at the time?
HALLOWELL: We saw a lot of innovation coming in very rapidly, but it was mainly along the lines of pellet stoves and minor steps toward improvements to fossil fuel systems. People started taking notice of heat pumps and asking, "Do we have air-source heat pumps that work in northern climates?"
When we designed the Acadia, we asked, "What's wrong with a standard air-source heat pump in northern climates?" Efficiency was, I think, number seven on the list. Reliability was absolutely number one. Comfort was number two.
With our patented boosted compression technology, the Acadia fixed what had been the issue. We were kind of pioneering in the northern climates. Our first work was done strictly with electric utilities. And it immediately went into the mainstream market, replacing fossil fuel systems throughout New England.
BPGL: How is the Acadia different from a geothermal heat pump system?
HALLOWELL: The Acadia is categorized as an air-source heat pump. A geothermal is called a ground-source heat pump. So when you transfer heat, you're taking energy from one place and putting it in another; with the Acadia that energy transfer is via the air, and with geothermal it is from the ground. A heat pump is nothing more than an air conditioner that can reverse direction. When you're air conditioning, you're taking energy — heat — from inside your house and transferring it outside. And when heating, you are doing the opposite: pulling the heat from the outside air and transferring it into the home.
Air-source heat pumps occupy a large percentage of heating systems sold in the US. But until the Acadia, they were not feasible in northern climates due to the loss of efficiencies, comfort, and reliability as temperatures drop.
High Performance Below Freezing
BPGL: So, the Acadia can keep a house comfortably warm even when it's 20 degrees below zero (Fahrenheit)?
HALLOWELL: A conventional air-source heat pump only works down to freezing conditions. And that was the significance behind the Acadia. We actually rated the system to 30 degrees below zero, with the same efficiencies that you see with conventional air-source heat pumps in milder conditions. This is due to our patented technology, the "secret sauce" behind the Acadia.
BPGL: How do you control frost buildup?
HALLOWELL: As it gets colder outside, there's less relative humidity in the air. It actually gets easier for us to handle frost buildup. The toughest part of the winter for us, or for any air-source heat pump, is the conditions between 25 and 40 degrees. That's when the relative humidity in the winter air is highest. That's when you're going to accumulate frost.
The engineering into the Acadia really fell into the 25 to 40 degree range. The greatest penalty associated with any air-source heat pump is going to be its necessity to defrost. So we said, if we're going to peak our efficiency of the Acadia for winter heating conditions, let's design it around the defrost.
The Cooperative Research Network, which is the research branch of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, studied us in seven states alongside conventional air-source heat pumps. We defrosted approximately 50% less than the conventional air-source heat pump we were studied against, which was remarkable in itself. The Acadia also used less than 5% supplemental heat compared to over 40% used by the conventional heat pump.
Comparing Costs
BPGL: How does the cost of using the Acadia compare with other heating systems?
HALLOWELL: It varies. The lower the electrical rate, the more favorable the Acadia is — especially over fossil fuel. Here in Maine, we pay 15 cents per kilowatt hour. With current fossil fuel prices, the Acadia provides a 42% savings on average. When you go out to areas where you have a more favorable electric rate, it's even better. The national average, I believe, is 11 cents per kilowatt hour right now. At 11 cents per kilowatt hour, you're probably at 55% or greater savings over fossil fuel.
Over natural gas, I'm showing a 25% savings. And you've got to remember, natural gas is the closest thing to competition that we have. If a customer doesn't have natural gas in their town, and they use propane — which is the case in a lot of towns and rural communities — right now at 12 cents per kilowatt hour, that's a 50% savings with an air-source heat pump. If you were to compare the Acadia to number 2 heating oil or propane, the savings would be even more than that. It's all case-specific based on electric rates.
BPGL: What does it cost to install an Acadia?
HALLOWELL: The average cost is $10- to $14,000 installed, for the labor, equipment, and duct modifications. If you've already got central air conditioning, it can be less than that, because the modifications are relatively minor. Normally, it's a pretty easy installation.
If you're changing out a perfectly good system, you'd have to make an investment. But when it's time to replace your system, what would you have spent on the Acadia compared to a conventional system? For most of our contractors, if they're doing an upgrade, it costs anywhere from $5- to $7,000 for a retrofit. That means, they're putting in another natural gas furnace and a central air conditioner. So, if we assume that you would have spent $7,000 to do that, you'd have to be making up that difference.
In new homes, such as McGuire/Fort Dix Air Force Base in New Jersey, which is in the process of installing 2,000 Acadia systems in all of their base housing, they're actually saving $3,000 per home by not putting in natural gas infrastructure. Also, your insurance may drop by not having gas within your home. You don't need to install a direct vent. There's no fuel storage. There's no chimney. There are a lot of "little" savings that add up.
Tax Credits, Incentives, and Rebates
BPGL: Are there any 2010 energy tax credits people can take advantage of with an Acadia?
HALLOWELL: I've spent the last two years working on a new federal standard. Our senators here in the state of Maine actually helped us fight with the Department of Energy [DOE]. On November 23, 2009, the DOE issued a new federal standard recognizing boosted compression, or three-stage heat pumps, which had never been done before. Now consumers installing a qualifying three-stage heat pump can get the $1,500 tax credit that would be available to any other customer buying an air-source heat pump.
In 2010, the 2- and 3-ton Acadia models qualify for the tax credit listed under Energy Star. Even without the federal standards in place, the electric utilities have come in with huge support. In some parts of the country, we see rebates up to $4,000 per Acadia. Here in Bangor, Maine, we have a $1,600 rebate for every Acadia that goes in. Each electric company will apply its own rebates.
You can find electric utility rebates at DSIREUSA.org, which is a federal database. Utilities have also added their incentive and rebate programs onto that website.
BPGL: That should make it easy for consumers to find and apply for rebates.
HALLOWELL: When it comes to federal paperwork that needs to be filled out, a lot of people get lost in translation, trying to figure out whether their system qualifies. Trying to make it simple for everybody becomes a little problematic, especially when you get into windows and insulation, and things like that.
BPGL: Does Hallowell provide guidance to help people understand how to apply for the rebates?
HALLOWELL: Absolutely. Our dealer training and customer service go beyond the call of duty, simply because we are talking about those things. We're talking about the building envelope and weatherization, and we continue to help customers take the right first steps, even before looking at an Acadia. This is the same recommendation that I'd make to anyone: Look at weatherization first.
Everyone defaults to the low-cost BTU or the smarter system, but you should first pay attention to the home itself — weatherization, insulation practices, doors, windows — these are the cornerstones to efficiency— and take advantage of those tax credits first.
Getting people to do it is another story. So, as we're putting in an Acadia, we come in on an engineering angle and say, "If you spend $1,000 on insulation, we could actually downgrade your Acadia system so you could go to the next smallest model, which is $1,000 less. Then it potentially becomes a wash.
We try to work with our customers to take full advantage of energy efficiency, but also to talk with them about water conservation measures and what that means. We help people get used to certain things that don't disrupt their standard of living. People like technology, but they don't want change.
We also spend a lot of time with our dealers. In order to become an Acadia dealer, they have to go through a rigorous training that encompasses the entire home. That's where we feel we're making the greatest contribution to the customers themselves.
BPGL: How widespread is use of the Acadia?
HALLOWELL: We're established in 38 states here in the US and all territories of Canada, with infrastructure, dealer networks, and wholesalers carrying the repair, parts, and products. We support over 8,000 dealers across the US.
Typically, we'll go to areas that have the most advantage with their climate, their energy rates, and other variables. It was at my direction not to give a lot of attention to the Midwest, simply because of the favorable geothermal rates there. In other parts of the country, there wasn't any other option. Up here, in New England, a geothermal system would cost you from $20- to $30,000.
300% Efficient
BPGL: In your advertising, you say the Acadia is 300% efficient — compared to what?
HALLOWELL: To answer that you'd have to understand what a co-efficient of performance is. A coefficient of performance is a measurement of usable energy. Electric heat is really your baseline and is 100% efficient. That's called a coefficient of performance of one. You put power in, you get a certain amount of BTUs out — that's 3.412 BTUs to get a little technical — for every Watt of energy that you're delivering off the power source of the house. That rule applies whether that power is coming from solar or wind or right off the grid.
You use a lot of energy to provide heat. When you look at a boiler or furnace, it's actually less than 1: between 85 and 95% efficient. The reason people use fossil fuel over electric heat is the energy rates. Even if it's less efficient, fossil fuel might be cheaper.
When it comes to the heat pump, we're actually not using the energy to create the heat. So a coefficient can be higher. You'll see geothermals that say they're 300 to 600% efficient. In other words, for that one Watt of energy that you're putting into it, rather than getting 3 or 4 BTUs out of it, you're getting 12-, 15-, or 20,000 BTUs. Unlike electric heat which uses energy to create heat, we take that same energy to transfer heat. This transferred heat is providing 3 or more times the BTU's that were produced by electric heat at 100% efficiency, hence the 300% rating
BPGL: Is the Acadia as efficient at air conditioning as it is at heating?
HALLOWELL: It's a simple flick of a switch to give you high-efficiency, two-stage air conditioning with the Acadia. The electric utility has what's called a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, or SEER, that's applied to air conditioners. The higher the number, the more efficient it is. Window air conditioners and the older central air conditioning units were typically anywhere between a 7 and a 10 SEER. The Acadia is a 15.
There are a ton of great air conditioners out there right now. But the discrepancy still remains by that single flick of a switch: Who can also work well in heating at conditions that we see across the US in northern climates?
BPGL: About how many units do you have out?
HALLOWELL: About 4,000 systems. We're a very interesting product and company. We're a very caring company, too, and I think it's because we started out as an engineering company; it wasn't about the sale. We're very, very passionate about not only global warming, but also about fixing a broken-down infrastructure and paying closer attention to our dealers.
In the heating and cooling industry, the first customer we see isn't the residential homeowner or the commercial property owner, it's the dealer himself. Dealers are asking for simplicity in design and serviceability. The need for change in the HVAC industry has come in very strong and very rapidly, but there's a lack of education and certification programs for dealers.
I'm very proud of my dealers. From a company standpoint, designing and bringing in new applications, we're always looking at how to simplify the process. I think everyone else should follow suit to that, in support of better energy practices, of course.
Supporting Infrastructure
BPGL: What if a consumer installs an Acadia and has trouble with it? Are there enough service people who know how to fix it?
HALLOWELL: The beauty of an Acadia is that it works with an existing infrastructure — the HVAC industry. And if you open up your phone book in any part of the world, you've got air conditioning contractors. That's very significant.
A lot of new technology has come in the last couple of years. We're seeing overseas companies being better innovators and providing better technology than what we're seeing here in the US. I get asked, "What about a fuel cell? What about a co-generation system? What about pellet stoves? What about this and that?
And I say, "Even if you could buy one, if it broke, who would fix it?" Even if the innovation is out there, and it answers everybody's prayers, if it broke, could it get fixed?
Even in northern climates, you could install an Acadia, and if it broke, you'd have a phone book of service contractors who could actually repair it. And you'd have wholesalers and distribution locations that were always carrying the repair parts and making recommendations for trained Acadia contractors to use. We didn't have to build any of that. So, as the infrastructure was already in place, it actually greased the skids to the release of the Acadia.
As Green as the Electric Grid
BPGL: Would you describe the Acadia as a "green" heating and cooling system?
HALLOWELL: We're as green as the electric grid. In certain parts of the country, where there's gas, nuclear, or coal use, that's not so green. But in other parts of the country, we've got great wind power, hydro, tidal, earth or other clean renewable energy that can be used to power the Acadia. In those places, the Acadia is very green.
The Acadia doesn't need to use any fossil fuel. We have a number of customers who power their Acadia solely from a solar panel or offset their electric bill every month with a wind turbine. It's those types of stories that really fuel my fire.
You have to get people to think about the different ways of generating electric energy. In Manitoba, they use 98% hydro power. That electric energy being provided is very, very clean. We don't have trucks running across the road delivering fuel into homes. In a time when we are seeing the icecaps melt, we all need to be concerned with things like that.
To me, we're in the Energy Age. We got used to fuel being cheap. But change is coming rapidly for many reasons. With the Acadia, people are finding a choice away from fossil fuel, and that's definitely what my objective was. I sleep very well at night.
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WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – A quick-moving clipper system arrived Saturday afternoon in Westchester with the resulting snow continuing into the early evening and making for slick driving conditions.
Although not much accumulation is expected, roads and walkways have become slick and slippery.
Snow accumulation should not be more than a dusting to 1 inch throughout Westchester. Nevertheless, driving and walking conditions could be hazardous in spots. Areas north and west could receive 1 to 3 inches.
There is also a chance of snow squalls early Saturday evening and snow flurries later in the evening. Saturday's high will be between 28 and 30 degrees.
Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a high between 18-20 and wind-chill factors as low as -2.
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Bethesda critical of Skyrim patch
Will treat future update with greater care.
Bethesda have published a comment on the latest patch released for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, a patch that wrecked as much as it fixed, particularly on Playstation 3. This is what they had to say in their defence on the official website:
"We've also realised that with the millions upon millions of people playing Skyrim, we need to treat our updates with greater care. If we get too aggressive trying to fix a minor issue, we run a risk of breaking something larger in a game like this."
"After the holidays, we'll continue to release regular updates for the game - through full title updates, as well as incremental 'gameplay updates' to fix whatever issues come up along with rebalancing portions of the game for difficulty or exploits.
We plan on having a lot of these, not just a few. Overall, you should expect updates to be hitting the PC and Steam earlier and more often, as that's a process we control. Console updates will follow, as they must be certified and processed by those manufacturers."


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Annual Shiner fall picnic is Sunday
Sept. 3, 2010 at 4:03 a.m.
SHINER - It's time once again for kolaches, games, dinner and dancing at the 89th annual Shiner Catholic Church Fall Picnic.
Thousands are expected to attend the event on Sunday at Shiner American Legion Hall, 1023 S. Ave. G.
Some of the featured festivities this Labor Day weekend include two auctions, prize giveaways, arts and crafts, an outdoor biergarten and 14 hours of music and dancing.
Doors open to the country store at 8 a.m. and homemade baked and canned goods will be available for purchase.
Shiner's famous dinner will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes an assortment of beloved local fare including a choice of three meats, fried chicken, stew, country sausage. Dinner plates are $7.50 and plates to-go can be purchased from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Shiner Knights of Columbus Hall, on alternate U.S. Highway 90 E.
Many amusements are planned throughout the day, most notably the country auction beginning at noon.
Among the featured items to be auctioned off this year are the handmade quilts sewn by a group of local quilting ladies from the Shiner community.
A cattle auction will follow at 3 p.m.
Children attending the picnic can participate in such games as the ring toss, fish pond, arts and crafts, and cake and plant wheels.
Bingo begins at 1 p.m., and offers cash and other prizes. The grocery wheel starts at 5 p.m.
Parents can grab a beer by the cup or pitcher at the outdoor biergarten, while listening to live music from 2 to 10 p.m.
Some of the musical acts expected to play include local accordion players, the Shiner Hobo Band, Czechaholics, Jack Motley and Los Kolaches. The live music will kick off at 11 a.m. and continue to 10 p.m. A late-night dance will commence at 9 p.m. and go until 1 a.m.
While there is no entrance fee to the picnic, there is an $8 fee to attend the dance.
The picnic is sponsored by Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church.
For more information, call 361-594-3836, or visit www.sscmshiner.org.


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We have been having a delightful time reviewing our new Shimmer Shag Copper Rug from Mohawk Home Rugs. You might have seen it in my son's birthday post since we used it to play lots of fun games on!
The Shimmer Shag rug we chose was in Copper, it also comes in Gold, Gray and Cream. It's made of 100% Olefin Fiber, which is a synthetic fiber made from polyolefin. The advantage to this is that it is stain, mildew and sunlight resistant! It also is incredibly strong and colorfast. It's very light and soft, the shimmer comes from brushing your hand over the fibers so it has the deep copper tones on ours but if you push the fibers flat then it looks more like the cream. These shag rugs have various different hues of the same color to give off the affect, it's rather beautiful!
Mohawk Industries is one of the largest floor covering manufacturers and distributors as well as the leading producer of yarn, ceramic, area rugs and bath mats. You have more than likely seen their rugs while out shopping at your favorite stores! Walmart, Target, Kohls, Home Depot, Lowe's, Sears, JCP… and many other shops online and offline offer various Mohawk Home Rugs from bath / kitchen mats to expansive area rugs.
You can find which rug is best for you by using their new applications.
When you go to Mohawk Flooring and choose Area Rugs, it gives three options:
- Interactive Home provides ideas on where to place rugs, certain looks, colors and examples on how they really expand and bring light to rooms.
- The Area Rug Search showcases different products, but also provides the variant colors that would be well placed with those rugs and/or what colors the rugs are available in so that you can search for specific color styles.
- The Area Rug Guide offers an extensive list of information that is important in caring for your rug and/or choosing the best fit for your home! The sub-categories are:
- What is the Right Size Rug?
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This section also provides Video Tutorials on some of the sub-categories as well as provides explanations on some of the rug types, such as the Shag Rug.
A few months ago I was working on redoing my tot's room and was really needing a rug to finish out the scenery. This is a before picture of his room using his old rug as a stand in for what I wanted.
This is how the room turned out once the rug was placed inside. Isn't it lovely! The Copper Shag gives it a very earthy tone which goes well with the trees and the grass. It's wonderfully soft so my tot can lay down and read or make a mess with his toys like he normally does. It really completed the whole look of the room.
The fibers are thick and plush. You can see how they all at once appear copper and gold with deep browns mixed in. This would work perfectly with a room that has green, brown (light to dark) or any earth tone accents.
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You can adjust the transmission range for S-series bike sensors. Adjusting transmission range may enable you to measure speed if you are cycling with an indoor trainer (i.e. stationary bicycle without a front wheel). When you adjust the transmission range to the longest option you can install the speed sensor on the seat stay and the spoke magnet on the rear wheel.
Adjusting the transmission range might cause interference to other cyclists training with Polar speed/cadence sensors.
If you need transmission range adjustment for S-series speed / cadence sensor we highly recommend that send the sensor to an authorised Polar Service Centre where the unit is tested for water resistance after adjustment. Water resistance cannot be guaranteed after an unauthorised service.
The transmission range options are:
min 60cm (parallel)
min 90cm (parallel)
min 110 cm (parallel)
The transmission range options are default measurements.
The range may be shorter when the sensor is installed on a bicycle because the bicycle frame may affect the magnetic field thereby shortening the transmission range.
A longer transmission range uses battery faster.
To adjust transmission range
1. Put the unit on a clean, dust-free pad on a flat table surface and open the sensor by removing the two screws counter-clockwise with a small screwdriver.
2. Lift the case off carefully. Hold the sensor cover upwards ensuring that the PCBA (printed circuit board assembly) stays in the case.
3. Remove the PCBA carefully.
4. Adjust the jumper. See the position of the jumper in relation to the transmission range (see pictures above).
5. Make sure that the jumper is securely attached to the pin(s).
6. Put the PCBA back into place.
7. Make sure that the sealing ring is not damaged and is in its groove. Replace the sealing ring, if necessary. Silicon paste can be used to keep the ring in place. Replace the case.
8. Put the two screws in their holes and tighten them first to 0.5 kgf.cm, holding the case level while tightening the screws. Do not force the screws or damage the existing threads.
After tightening both screws to 0.5 kgf.cm tighten them to 2.0 kgf.cm.
9. Test the sensor by checking that it gives out an orange flash when the magnet passes the sensor.


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Regional Report
Check Stored Produce
Inspect stored fruits and vegetables weekly, using or discarding any that show signs of decay. The adage that \"one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch\" is true. Be sure that stored produce doesn\'t freeze; in some regions an unheated garage is appropriate, in others it may be too cold.
Invite Winter Birds
To encourage birds to visit your garden this winter, set out feeders near evergreen trees or shrubs so birds have cover while they feed. Also, keep birdbaths ice-free and filled with fresh water. However, if you have bird-chasing cats, or if raiding squirrels are a problem, hang the feeders higher off the ground and away from trees and structures.
Check Labels Before Storing Pesticides
Some pesticide products can be kept over the winter in an outdoor storage shed, but others need to be protected from freezing to remain effective. Check labels for storage instructions. No matter where you store them, be sure pesticides are safely stowed out of reach of children and pets. Even organic pesticides can be highly toxic if ingested or handled improperly.
Force Paper Whites
Choose a container with no drainage holes, fill it with gravel, and set the bulbs so the top third pokes above the gravel. Add water until it's just below the base of the bulbs because the bulbs will send down roots into the water. Or plant the bulbs in a shallow container filled with potting soil. Place the container in a cool (50 to 60 degrees F.), bright room. Plants should bloom four to six weeks from the planting date.
Prevent Mice from Chewing Bark
Hungry mice will chew the bark off young fruit trees at the soil line, weakening and possibly killing the trees. Trees that have been mulched up to the trunk are especially susceptible, since the mice can hide under the mulch. To protect trees, pull mulch back several inches from the trunk. Consider doing what commercial orchardists do, and place wire-screen mouse guards around the trunks of young trees.


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I would like to install XFCE on my RHEL 6 box, but when I went to the web site all I saw were ISO files and talk about creating a bootable disk. I don't want to install an OS - I just want a new desktop.
How can I go about installing XFCE with out creating a bootable disk and all. I've tried to use yum - but no dice.
Thanks in advance!
google is your friend : http://forum.xfce.org/viewtopic.php?id=6030
Xfce is NOT Xubuntu. Bugs in Xubuntu don't mean that Xfce is buggy ...
I went to the post and tried and tried to install xfce - with no success. I found the rpm repo and downloaded a dozen or more rpms, but there were so many dependency problems - I never could find some of the packages that seems to be needed. I waited for one of the YUM depostories to register/log me in - but it never came up. A few links no longer work. One repo link was no confusing - there was no help at all and just an endless list of packages - but not a clue how to use them.
I am at wits end and very frustrated. I am fairly new to Linux and to the who repo/rpm/depo/git thing.
Please, someone, help out and post a yum/rpm/git command that will download and install XFCE.
Thanks again in advance!
A fellow traveler,
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You need to enable the repository, then Xfce will be available from the package manager.
Install the epel-release package from http://epel.gtdinternet.com/6/i386/repo … lease.html
Thanks. but I really don't know how to enable the repository. I went to Epel and found it confusing not at all clear what I was supposed to do. Could you break it down for a newbie?
You install that package and that will enable the repository for you.*
(FYI, the repository files are in /etc/yum.repos.d)
Then to install it all, try
# yum groups install Xfce
* if packagekit doesn't install it automatically for you, open a terminal where you downloaded the package, login as root and run
yum localinstall epel-release<press tab for auto-completion>
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Evaluating Probabilities of Boolean Events
An analysis of the failure modes and probabilities of complex systems may involve hundreds of independent variables. In general the maximum number of mincuts of a Boolean function in n variables is O(2n), so an explicit evaluation of each individual mincut is computationally prohibitive. In fact, it's known that the logical evaluation of a Boolean function of n variables is NP-complete. A typical approach to estimating the probability of a given monotone Boolean function of n variables (whose individual probabilities are known) is to truncate the evaluation by considering only mincuts with fewer than a certain number of variables, or mincuts with probabilities less than a certain cutoff value. However, neither of these strategies guarantees that all the collectively significant failure modes will be covered. Thus, such computations do not actually provide any well-defined bounds on the probability of system failure.
An interesting technique for determining rigorous bounds on the probability of a large monotone Boolean function is to partition each sub-event into an "explicit part" and a "residual part" while the function is being expanded. The explicit part of each event consists of a list of all the individual mincuts with probability greater than some threshold Pt. The residual part is a single numerical value that represents an upper bound on the probability of the union of all the mincuts for that event with individual probabilities less than Pt. Each event is represented by the logical union of these two parts.
For any event X let Xe and Xr denote the explicit and residual parts, respectively. For each of the n input variables the explicit part is just the mincut consisting of the variable itself, and the residual part is the empty set with a probability upperbound of 0. (It's possible for the probability of an input variable to be less than Pt, but normally Pt is set small enough so that every input is explicit.) All that's needed are rules for expanding the expression by carrying out the logical AND and OR operations while preserving the partitioned structure of the resulting events.
For any two events X = Xe U Xr and Y = Ye U Yr we can form the union Z = X U Y in terms of the partition components as follows
where Pub{} signifies an upper bound on the probability. Notice that the expression for Pub{Z_r} is the same as the expression for the probability of the union of two independent events, whereas in general we don't know if Xr and Yr are independent or not. However, it can be shown that this expression gives an upper bound for arbitrary non-exclusive events, i.e., events formed by a monotone function. It's also easy to see that the partition is preserved, i.e., Zr consists of all the mincuts of Z with individual probabilities greater than Pt, and Pub{Zr} is an upper bound on the union of all the mincuts of Z with individual probabilities less than Pt. This union operation is illustrated schematically below:
For convenience, the operation of computing an upper bound on the probability of the union of two or more events A,B,C... according to equation (1) will be denoted by Merge[A,B,C,...]. Now, for any two events X = Xe U Xr and Y = Ye U Yr we can form the intersection Z = X ∩ Y in terms of the partition components as follows:
(1) Generate the mincuts given by Xe ∩ Ye. Those with probability greater than Pt constitute Ze. The others are placed in a temporary set Zee.
(2) Compute Pub{Zr} as follows
This operation preserves the partition, meaning that Ze consists of all the mincuts of Z with individual probabilities greater than Pt, and Pub{Zr} is an upper bound on the probability of the union of all the mincuts with individual probabilities less than Pt. (Note that Step 2 is asymmetric with respect to X and Y. Transposing those two events also gives a valid upper bound; in practice we would use whichever one gives the lower value.) This intersection algorithm is illustrated schematically below:
The above procedures enable us to expand any monotone Boolean function and produce a rigorous upper bound on the overall probability, even though we have explicitly generated only a small fraction of all the mincuts. To determine a lower bound we can simply evaluate the first two sums of the inclusion-exclusion formula for the explicit mincuts of the top level event. Of course, the bounds determined in this way are not guaranteed to converge unless Pt is set to zero. However, in practice this approach is generally quite robust, in the sense that the upper bound approaches the lower bound for quite reasonable values of Pt.
The profile of Pub{F} vs Pt for a large Boolean function F is quite interesting. With Pt = 1 the entire expansion is carried out in residual form, with no explicit mincuts at all. This normally gives a very conservative upper bound, which I call P0. The upper bound stays roughly constant at P0 until Pt is reduced to about one order of magnitude smaller than P0, at which point the profile starts to drop towards the lower bound at a rate roughly parallel to the line Pub{F} = Pt. A typical profile is shown below, along with an indication of the number of explicit mincuts occurring at the top level
It would be interesting to know how much of a function's structure could be inferred from knowledge of it's Pt profile.


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Was looking at Newegg's PCIe SATA III 6GB Port add in cards and it was quite
confusing about the card's actual transfer rate VS just the sata III port's.
One card had a caddy on it that would let me just stick in 2 SSDs and off you go.
Sound great But ...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6816124069
"Transfer Rate Up to 6Gb/s" <--- that sound like rubbish.
But then you read "Supports Communication Bandwidth up to 10.0Gbps"
When ever I see "up to" I don't trust that.
Anyone here use this card or suggest a card that they KNOW will transfer at 1GB/s rate?
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The son of Robert and Etsel Mackey, he was born June 25, 1953, in Holdenville, Okla. He married his high school sweetheart, Judy Hipps, on July 7, 1973, in Russellville. Michael drove a school bus as well as a special needs bus for the Russellville School District. He also was a referee coordinator for the Russellville area. He enjoyed refereeing basketball for more than 30 years, cooking, eating, watching golf on TV and especially spending time with his grandchildren who called him "papaw."
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Mackey, and nephew, Chuck Mackey.
Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Judy Mackey; two daughters, Leslie Thomas and husband, Les Thomas Jr. of Fort Smith and Lindsey Phillips and husband, Brian Phillips, of Bentonville; two grandchildren, Madison and Ally Phillips, both of Bentonville; his mother, Etsel Mackey of Van Buren; one brother, Charles Mackey and wife, Pat, of Tulsa, Okla.; two sisters, Melba Patterson and husband, Ethell, of Van Buren and Linda Sallee and the late Roy Sallee of Van Buren; mother-in-law, Jo Ann Hipps; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
Funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2013, at Humphrey Chapel in Russellville. Pastor Roger Pearce will officiate. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2013, at the funeral home. Burial will be at North New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service.
Pallbearers are Brian Phillips, Danny Hipps, Danny Taylor, Rodney Scott, Eric Burnett and Jim Dickerson.
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Apple says that some celebrity accounts were deliberately targeted and hacked, leading to the posting of nude photos online.
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Would you guys agree with Steve? How do you think we've done 10 games into the season so far?
Source - Click hereAnd the teams the Raptors have defeated were good teams: Cleveland, Detroit, New Orleans, Chicago, and LA Clippers.
But in the five Raptors losses, the Raptors have scored 109.6 points while their opponents have poured in 120.2. While Raptors scoring in losses might be impressive, no one wins very often when giving up 120 points in this league!
However the Raptors losses were hardly unexpected. Orlando, Dallas, San Antonio, and Phoenix are all very good clubs. Plus the Raptors are 2-6 all-time in Memphis for some inexplicable reason.
In all a 3-1 home record plus 2-4 against western conference teams on the road has to be considered a successful start to the season.


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There really isn't much to tell you about me. You can call me Sarah, or Dumbledores_Fave...I don't care which. I love Harry Potter! I am a fan and I have OHS (Obsessive Harry Syndrome.) I love to write but it always takes forever to get accepted. Please be patient if you read my stories.
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Just married: Mark and Laura Nolan
Mark and Laura Nolan are enjoying married life following their beautiful autumn wedding in Belfast.
The couple from Ballyclare, Co Antrim, first met back in 2005.
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At the time Laura was working at a bakery in Bangor, Co Down, and Mark was working at a building site across the road from it.
Within months mutual friends passed their phone numbers to each other and they went on a first date at Grace Neill's pub and restaurant in Donaghadee.
They fell in love and in April last year Mark (31), a building engineer, and Laura (29), now a human resources assistant, got engaged.
Mark proposed at his 30th birthday party in Malmaison, Belfast.
"He had booked a private dining room," Laura said.
"Twenty four of our close friends and family were there.
"When we got there he had booked a suite, too.
"I just thought he wanted to treat himself on his birthday, but then he got down on one knee and proposed in front of everyone."
A shocked Laura accepted the marriage proposal and the couple organised their October 6 wedding together.
"We had our civil ceremony and reception at Ten Square," Laura said. "It was amazing. The hotel was fantastic. We had a great day.
"We made everything really personal to us.
"Mark loves Converse so he got a personalised pair (of trainers) made for the day and we also had our favourite cocktails served at the drinks reception."
As a special treat for her new husband on their wedding day, Laura played the saxophone for him, accompanied by a pianist.
"I played sax at school and Mark had bought me one for our first anniversary," Laura said.
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Following their wedding the Nolans headed to Hong Kong and Vietnam for their honeymoon.
"It was a holiday of a lifetime," Laura said.
"We travelled about to see as much as we could.
"We were lucky to get going on honeymoon at all, because Mark had broken his heel on his stag do and only got the cast off a week or so before the wedding."
Laura said she is getting used to being called Mrs Nolan and the newlyweds are looking forward to Christmas.
"Being married isn't really any different," Laura added.
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Since they were wed in 1977, vocalist Dolores Keane and multi-instrumentalist John Faulker have recorded three duet albums, toured extensively together, and have since collaborated on several musical projects.
Dolores Keane was born in Co. Galway, Ireland, and was a founding member of the Irish folk group Dé Danann. After she and Londoner John Faulkner wed, he produced her first solo album and the duo subsequently recorded three duet albums.
John Faulkner got his start as a member of songwriter Ewan MacColl's band in the 1960s and early 70s. Later, he and Keane founded the band Reel Union.
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He's playing uninspired D! He has to get into the mindset that defense is 100% of the time ALL THE TIME!! He takes breaks on defense and its really gonna piss me off to see everyone else ALWAYS engaged and he continually has lapses!
They need to contain Rondo. Gotta give him props though. His jumpshot seems to have improved.
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Someone's gotta put Rondo on his arse next time he gets into the lane.
I don't want Iman taking jumpshots.
He's suddenly snapping jumpers in.
Not like this could be gameplanned.
Not like his jumpers have all been wide open shots, either.
It is odd how big of a ***** STAT plays on D sometimes, for someone who talks and walks with so much swag otherwise.
At least strike fear in them Amare and just look to posterize them with blocks constantly....
We look really good; and Shumpert looks awesome all things considered. This kid can play.
Iman has all the tools, but just isn't accurate...really a low accurate high volume shooter.
I dont know is you guys notice but Melo has been very vocal out there he's tired of all the Melo is not a leader, he plays no D. He's focused and I love it
We need him to develop his jumper, or at least find out what he can do with it.
If not, he simply isn't going to be what we need out of a starting guard for us -- unless Amare legit adopt this mid range stuff as his new forte, we gotta have a guard like Shump who can stretch the floor, and hit the jumper.
And then let Amare (and Melo) do their **** closer to the rim and not get swamped.
Looks like the type of D we can consistently do. In the past, when we've had nice defensive games, it seemed like an aberration, where we were wild and just hoping to catch fire with our defensive effort.
This looks like a team that can consistently play at this level, and only improve their defensive cohesion.
We're going to give up 100 maybe, but whatever, at the end of the day, especially for a team with the firepower we have, that isn't the be all, end all.
More than anything, we need to be able to make the big stops, the clutch defensive plays, and not let teams rest thinking they can just penetrate us at will and get easy buckets.
Plus, Rondo's jumper has been bizarrely on point so far.


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pHo Wrote:If one of the things they've changed is the enforcement of logins, will that support be added in?
yes, i had to do this as they are now requiring authentication. that's why it took me a bit longer than i hoped to fix.
justash Wrote:Thanks t0mm0, for your continuous support..! please let us know once the plugin is fixed.
it's done! check out the first post for details.
you MUST now add your email/password in the addon settings in order to view streams.
also added another setting to allow you to choose between rtmp (flash) and rtsp (mobile) streams. they are both the same quality (that you choose) just different streaming transports. might be useful and as it was available thought i'd add it in.
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TORONTO, ON – Vancouver Whitecaps FC (6W-4L-7D) will kick off the second half of their 2014 Major League Soccer season this Wednesday, when they visit Eastern Canadian rival Toronto FC (7W-5L-3D).
Kickoff for Wednesday's match is set for 5 p.m. PT at BMO Field. You can watch the match live on TSN, Bell mobile devices, and TSN GO. The match will also air live on TEAM 1410 and teamradio.ca, starting with the pre-game show at 3 p.m. PT. TEAM 1410 will also have a two-hour post-game show immediately following the match.
Wednesday's match could have implications beyond MLS, as the Canadian team with the most points at the end of the 2014 season will qualify for the 2015/2016 CONCACAF Champions League.
The 'Caps are currently the top-ranked Canadian side with 25 points from 17 matches. But Toronto FC are right behind them with 24 points and two games in hand.
Last match: Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1-3 Chivas USA
After posting back-to-back clean sheets at home, Whitecaps FC suffered a 3-1 loss to Chivas USA this past weekend at BC Place.
Centre back Carlyle Mitchell scored his first MLS goal off a Pedro Morales corner – his team-leading seventh assist – but Chivas USA responded with three unanswered goals in the second half to secure the victory. Two of those three goals came after the 'Caps were reduced to 10 men once Jordan Harvey was sent off for a tackle on Oswaldo Minda.
With Harvey suspended, Whitecaps FC head coach Carl Robinson will likely turn to either Sam Adekugbe or Christian Dean at left back on Wednesday. Dean, Vancouver's first pick in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft, has appeared in three MLS regular season matches as a substitute this season.
The 6-foot-3 defender also started both matches against Toronto FC in the 2014 Amway Canadian Championship semifinal – he played each of those matches at left back.
Adekugbe, meanwhile, has yet to appear for the first team this season, though he did play two matches with the Whitecaps FC U-23s earlier this month. The 19-year-old only recently returned to full training after suffering a knee injury in April.
"Over the next week, there will be players that get opportunities," Robinson told reporters after the loss to Chivas USA. "There will. Obviously, we need to try and chase three points but we still have [17 games to go] … I'll pick a team that I think can go out and win the game."
The 'Caps enter Wednesday's match fifth in the Western Conference – just one point back of fourth-place FC Dallas.
Last match: Toronto FC 4-2 Houston Dynamo
The third-place Reds have been on quite the run over the last few months, losing just one match in their last eight regular season fixtures. Their most recent outing was a 4-2 win over Houston Dynamo this past weekend at BMO Field.
Houston took a 2-0 lead in the first half hour, before Toronto FC responded with four second-half tallies through Jonathan Osorio, Dominic Oduro, and a Jermain Defoe brace. Defoe now leads Toronto FC with 10 goals in 12 appearances.
Fellow Designated Player Michael Bradley sat out the Houston match, as he recovers from a four-match stint with the U.S. men's national team at the recent 2014 FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, Designated Player Gilberto returned to action this past weekend as a substitute after missing a pair of matches with a hip flexor.
In Gilberto's absence, newcomer Luke Moore has started six straight matches. The English striker has three goals in eight appearances this season.
On the injury front, Toronto FC head coach Ryan Nelsen confirmed on Tuesday that centre back and captain Steven Caldwell has a quad tear and will be unavailable in the near future.
May 14, 2014: 'Caps fall in penalties in second leg of ACC semi
This will be the first and only regular season meeting between the Canadian rivals this season. However, the two sides did meet in the two-leg semifinal of the 2014 Amway Canadian Championship in May.
Toronto FC took the first leg by a score of 2-1 on home soil against a youth-filled 'Caps side. The Blue and White responded with a victory of the same scoreline in the second leg at BC Place, but the Reds won the ensuing penalty shootout to advance to the Canadian Championship final.
In MLS competition, Vancouver and Toronto have split their four meetings to date. The home team has won each encounter.
The 'Caps are right back at it this Saturday, July 19 for a Western Conference clash with Real Salt Lake. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. PT at Rio Tinto Stadium in Utah. Whitecaps FC return to BC Place next Sunday, July 27, when they host FC Dallas in an afternoon tilt at BC Place.
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January 27, 2013 - February 2, 2013
This week we are in 2 Zones:
Zone 4: The Master Bedroom
Zone 1: The Entrance, Front Porch and Dining Room
January Habit: Shining Your Sink
February Habit: Decluttering for 15 Minutes a Day
This Week we are in:
Zone 5 - Living/Family Room (Monday - Thursday)
Zone 1 - The Front Porch, Dining Room and Entrance (Friday)
Zone 5: Mission #1 Monday
Dear Friends:
This week, we have almost a full week in Zone 5: the Living Room. Today, I want you to spend 15 minutes getting rid of anything that does not belong in your living room. Things that have gotten thrown in a corner, on a chair, or even the floor. The things that you almost don't even see because they have just become part of the room, get it out! If it does not belong there then out it goes!
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Practical Biosecurity for Horse Farms
- Jun 17, 2012
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Reducing potential infectious disease outbreak risks can be challenging, but farm owners can take steps to minimize introducing and spreading these diseases, said Roberta Dwyer, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVPM, a professor in the department of veterinary science at the University of Kentucky. These include traffic control, education, and a clean environment.
Vaccination is an important (though not 100% effective) safety measure for disease prevention, Dwyer said. Horse owners should work with their veterinarian and staff to create a biosecurity plan and vaccination program for their farm. Veterinarians define biosecurity as a set of control measures designed to break the cycle of and reduce the spread of infectious diseases. A biosecurity plan should include fly, rodent, bird, and pest control and prevention, as well as traffic control on the farm.
Disease Agents of Concern
Causes of equine disease outbreaks include rotavirus, Salmonella, equine herpesvirus, equine influenza, equine arteritis virus, rhinoviruses, Streptococcus equi, and Rhodococcus equi. Of the bacterial and viral pathogens that infect horses, clostridial organisms are some of the most difficult to kill.
"Be careful when you read social media (about disease outbreaks)--always get information confirmed to avoid panic and misinformation," Dwyer said.
Isolating a Sick Horse
According to Dwyer, owners should immediately isolate any horse with a nasal discharge, cough, fever, or diarrhea from other horses and consult the farm veterinarian. Disinfect any stalls or barns that housed sick horses.
"Isolate sick, new, and horses returning from a show or event for approximately two weeks to help reduce the risk of them introducing an infectious disease to the resident horses," Dwyer said.
When performing daily chores, muck sick horses' stalls last and avoid spreading the infected manure or bedding on fields. Also wear protective clothing and disposable gloves to help stop contagious disease spread between horses and people, Dwyer said.
Prevention is Best
Traffic between barns and horses creates potential contamination sources, such as when horses return from racing, showing, veterinary hospitals, etc. Thus, veterinarians highly recommend traffic control as a disease prevention method.
"Separate broodmares from competition horses and youngsters to avoid exposure to high-risk horses," Dwyer said.
As mentioned, quarantine is another central measure to protect resident horses from those that have co-mingled with others at shows, sales, and events off of the farm.
Pest and rodent control are also part of an efficient biosecurity plan. Reducing standing water helps limit the next generation of flies and mosquitoes, Dwyer said. Keep feed rooms, tack rooms, and other stable areas tidy and well-swept; this will help prevent mice and rodent issues.
Human traffic also carries potential for disease spread. Therefore, advise blacksmiths, trainers, veterinarians, and visitors to disinfect boots and wash hands before entering the barn and handling horses. This can be accomplished easily with an alcohol-based hand disinfectant. Provide running water, liquid hand soap, and clean paper towels in every barn to encourage employees to wash their hands. If running water is not available, a liquid hand sanitizer is an effective substitute, Dwyer said.
Sharing equipment such as water buckets and feed tubs also poses a risk of spreading pathogens from one horse to another, said Dwyer. This is especially important to remember while at horse shows and on trail rides. If you do let people borrow equipment, be sure to clean and disinfect that equipment thoroughly prior to using it on your own horses.
Use detergent and water to clean surfaces prior to using a disinfectant, as organic matter such as manure, discharges, and soil can inactivate even the best disinfectant. This cleaning step is critical to an effective disinfection program, and prevention is generally easier than cleanup, Dwyer said.
When choosing disinfectants, consult a veterinarian for guidance as to which is most effective for the surface being treated. Disinfectants available on the market include phenols, quaternary ammonium compounds, and peroxygenase compounds.
"Work out a plan with your staff and veterinarian that includes frequent cleaning routines," Dwyer said. "A clean environment always reduces the risk of spreading disease."
Shaila Sigsgaard is a contributing writer for the Bluegrass Equine Digest.
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IIS, that is a beautiful block. Much work involved. I love blues. Ginny
Thanks Ginny . I'm going to work on it later today busy day today for me have an appt with two people today then I have to see about making exchange my new camera is too advanced for me. Just looked out my window I see a blue sky and just a few minutes ago it looked like a blizard strange weather around me.
Quilting My Rainbow
Is, that is beautiful!
julienne, I'm so sorry to hear about your stroke. Glad you are keeping your humor and spirits up!
Finished my table topper, just need binding, in time to put it on the table for Christmas Eve. doesn't lay as flat as should but its unique
Maybe this will help me keep table cleared off of junk, LOL!
"I'm just a poor soul who's intentions are good. Oh, Lord, Please don't let me be misunderstood."
Debbie (dear1953)
Debbie your table topper is beautiful. Did you do it from a pattern or is it your own design. Very nice!
Pat A. in KY
I love it, Debbie!
Reversible mug rugs for Christmas gifts. The fabric came from a fat quarter bundle prize at the QCA Leavenworth, WA Retreat in October 2011.
Kath, the fabric is one thing, but your embroidery is what makes it special!
On the banks of the Mississippi River in north central Minnesota (Brainerd lakes area)
OK, I've got the top finished for the Lone Star Sampler...too big to hang on any wall that I have and too big for hubby to hold up, so here it is spread out on my queen-sized bed.
Not too bad for browns. Don't know if they like greens or not, but my jelly rolls had green, so I used it.
Very nice Karla. If they don't like it I will send you my address. LOL God Bless. Darlene in Indiana
God Bless
That looks great Karla. Ginny
Very pretty. God Bless. Darlene in Indiana
Karla. Love your lonestar quilt. Very pretty. One of these days I'm goimg to try one of those.
I like the greens with the browns and creme -- the green gives it some life. Very pretty Lone Star, Karla.
Unfortunately I could not. We recently moved and still living amid a bit of chaos. Soon, though --- very soon!


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Teacher & Student Blogs
About This Blog
This is a space for Windsor Central Supervisory Union teachers and students to share stories about their place-based learning adventures. The National Park is partnering with local teachers in a program called Park Research that allows teachers and students to go deeper in strengthening their connection with their public lands and community through curriculum based learning.
Science Class in the Real World
February 05, 2013
This was WUHS's third year doing the Mercury Project in conjunction with the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Stevens High School, Dartmouth College, schools in Maine, the National Park Foundation, and Acadia National Park.
Mercury write-up
December 13, 2012
As an incoming freshman to Woodstock Union High School, I am truly looking forward to the Mercury Project. The Mercury Project is a service-learning collaboration between my school, the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, and Dartmouth College.
Mercury Monitoring through Partnerships
December 13, 2012
Environmental Science students from both Woodstock Union High School and Stevens High School (in Claremont, NH) are participating in a joint research project funded by the National Park Foundation and supported by Dartmouth College, the Schoodic Education and Research Center, and Saint Gaudens and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Parks.
Day at the Pogue
December 13, 2012
Mrs. Stainton's Integrated Environmental Science classes took a field trip to the Pogue. While there we spent time collecting dragonfly nymphs for a several month long science experiment about mercury in our environment.
Students discovered the vastness in a drop of water, the pinprick size of Earth in Space, and the curious similarities and differences between these worlds. J Haley
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Science students
For the past couple of years local environmental science students have been involved in mercury monitoring projects at the park. Read more about how these High School science students have shared the results of their research at Dartmouth College. Read More


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Skip to comments.Wildcat population to be surveyed (Scotland)
Posted on 02/19/2008 4:31:13 AM PST by decimon
Walkers in the Highlands are being asked to help discover the true numbers of one of Britain's most secretive creatures - the Scottish wildcat.
It became extinct in England and Wales 150 years ago but continues to be sighted in Scottish woods and moorland.
Some estimates suggest just 400 survive - although there could be up to 4,000.
Now Scottish Natural Heritage is asking everyone who uses the countryside to take part in a year-long survey and report sightings of the timid animal.
The conservation body hopes to assess numbers and distribution.
The count is being carried out as part of the Scottish Government's Species Action Framework and is an effort to safeguard the rare mammal.
Last survivor
Minister for Environment Michael Russell is due to launch the survey at the Highland Wildlife Park, near Kincraig, which has captive purebred wildcats.
However, Adrian Davies, who is co-ordinating the research, said it helped if people had seen a wildcat before and knew what they looked like.
He said: "There's obviously a number of occasions where it might actually be quite difficult to determine a wildcat.
"They're often seen at dusk and at dawn or in the dark so it can be quite difficult to determine what a wildcat is in the field."
The animal is the last surviving native member of the cat family to be found in the wild in Britain.
It has been listed in the Species Action Framework for conservation effort over the next five years in an attempt to improve its habitat and reduce threats of cross breeding with feral domestic cats.
The Scottish wildcat has survived by clinging on in habitat margins between mountain and moorland and forest and fields, preying on rabbits, small birds and mammals.
Thick brown coat with distinctive black stripes
Few spotted markings or white patches
Black and brown rings on tail, with black tip
Source: The Scottish Wildcat Association
I'm guessing the survey will show the majority of them supporting McCain.
MacCain, ye heathen.
kitty ping
Those are some beauteous kitties.
Bonus video: The World's Worst Hunting Dog
Cool video at link!
I mean at the original post link about the wild cats.
They're very cute.....glad they aren't trying to wipe them out like they would do here in this country.
Thanks for the YouTube link. Very interesting!
My pleasure. Corbie sent me the link originally.
If you're sure you want to wake to that stare.
I'm married...
Clan Chatton motto.
Clan Chatton motto.
Chatton is Gaelic for wild cat.
If that means the cat will leave your arm shredded then I believe it.
Love them both to pieces though!
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Los Angeles Angels 12, San Francisco Giants 5: Crouching Zito, Whacking Angels
Barry Zito needs to work on his crouch again.
Last offseason, Zito worked again on his delivery, standing on the mound with a more pronounced crouch.
It made him look like a batting practice pitcher during spring training, and some began to wonder if the enigmatic lefty was done as a big-league pitcher.
But Zito stayed in Arizona to continue to work on some things when the rest of the team headed north.
Then he stunned everyone by throwing a four-hit shutout at Colorado to open the season.
That was the first of five quality starts in his first seven outings. In none of those seven starts did he allow more than three runs. He had a 2.53 ERA at that point in the season.
However since then, it's been more of the Zito of old.
He gave up four runs in 5.1 innings against the A's after the Giants had given him a big early lead. He got tagged for eight runs (four earned) in three innings against the Brewers. His ERA rose to 3.53.
Then he had back-to-back quality starts (7 IP, 2 ER vs. Arizona; 8.1 IP, 0 ER vs. Chicago) and his ERA went back to 2.98 and his record was 5-2. Numbers Tim Lincecum would trade a month's worth of Double-Doubles for.
But in his last three starts, he's allowed 17 earned runs in 14.1 innings.
At least in the past couple of starts you could pinpoint Zito's problems to a few bad pitches or a bad inning.
There wasn't much good to say about Tuesday's start against the Angels.
The Angels had a 3-0 lead before Zito recorded his first out, which was mercifully (and somewhat inexplicably) given to him when the Angels decided to sacrifice with two on and no one out … after the first five Angels safely reached base.
Zito left the first giving up four runs and facing all nine Angels hitters.
The Angels tacked on another run in the second before Zito worked a scoreless third, allowing only an infield single.
But he was right back in trouble in the fourth, loading the bases with one out when he was pulled. All three runs came into score on a triple by Mark Trumbo that probably should have been caught by Angel Pagan, leading to only one run.
We've said it before. If the Giants win every game pitched by Ryan Vogelsong, Matt Cain and Madison Bumgarner and lose every start by Zito and Lincecum, they're a .600 ball club. A .600 ball club goes 97-65 over a 162-game season.
But that's a lot to ask. And it means that every time the Giants lose game started by Vogey, MadBum and Cainer, they need to win games started by Zeets and the Freak.
And the way Zito is going, that puts more pressure on Lincecum to get his act together.
As for Zito, his next start comes at home against the Dodgers, then at home against the Reds. So it doesn't get much easier for the lefty.
Vogelsong takes the mound against Jared Weaver as the Giants wrap up their series with the Angels at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday. Weaver is making his first start since going on the DL with a strained back. He'll be on a pitch limit of 80-90 pitches, so hopefully the Giants can at least make him work for his outs.


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how do i mount a cdrom because i alrdy tried this
mount /dev/cdrom/cdom
But that doesnt seem to work
(im using linux slackware 8.0)
And yes i do have a cd-rom drive, and it is detected because i installed linux from that cd-rom and when linux boots he detects the cdrom so thats not the problem.
it gave me an error something about
module or whatever not found in /etc/fstab or etc/mtab
when i searched a lil further edited some thing in mtab or whatever it said when i tried to mount the cd-rom: Kernel doesnt support this
But when i installed this linux evrything went fine and i installed it from a cd-rom so linux said... if you made it this far by using the kernel from your bootdisk then u should install this one.. and thats what i did.
The only thing i didnt do during installation was installing lilo on the comp. It gave me an error #1 (dunno what that is but anyway)
Any suggestions are welcome
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