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Video of the Week: "Caspian Sea Monster" — Russia's Ekranoplan in Action
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This week, we turn our attention away from the usual timely and immediately relevant videos found around the 'net and instead cast our eyes back to the 1960s and '70s. Last week, AVweb reader Noah Forden sent us a link to a page about the "Caspian Sea Monster," a Russian Ekranoplan (a sort of hoverplane or jet-boat or � well, you figure out what to call it) that will captivate you if you've never seen it before. On that page, we found this clip of the Ekranoplan in action.
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SNOW HILL – With phase one of the Route 50 service road completed, Worcester County is turning its attention to design work for phase two.
The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday morning to complete the design work for the new service road, west to the Route 589 intersection and beyond to Seahawk Rd.
The county will spend $244,005 total on design costs for phase two, which will come out of funding already set aside. About $859,000 has been saved for the project.
Consultants will consider traffic circulation at Stephen Decatur High School and how and where to tie the service road in to Seahawk Rd., given the existing businesses at that intersection.
The price includes employee cost-of-living increases, and right-of-way negotiation fees for phase two, and possibly for one property from phase one. Phase two requires right-of-way from 13 properties.
The consultants will also prepare a traffic control plan, a sign and road striping plan, a forest conservation plan and do utility design for power, water, sewer and other connections in the area.
The work will be designed in three stages, 30 percent, up to 75 percent, and finally 100 percent. Worcester County staff will review each stage of design before the next is begun.
The service road will be designed with a 30 mph speed limit in mind and the four-lane road will include a 14-foot-wide foot median. Plans also call for a bike and pedestrian path on the six-foot wide paved shoulder of the service road.
The Route 50 service road has been under discussion for years. The commissioners took over the effort when it became clear that the state of Maryland was not going to go after the project and make it happen.
"It is taking a long time," said Virgil Shockley, president of the Worcester County Commissioners.
The county had been hoping that the state would complete its preliminary design work for the eventual dualization of Route 589, so the two designs could be tied together, hopefully through an overpass at that intersection.
"We've always looked at having an overpass at 589 and 50," Shockley said, but that has yet to materialize even on paper.
Shockley said the work would get done, despite the slow pace.

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Sharks NRL stars set to reject ban offer
Cronulla players appear set to reject the offer of a six-month ban for coming clean over doping allegations, with their NRL season to open on Sunday under the shroud of controversy against Gold Coast.
While the Sharks went to ground on Thursday, as speculation over the future of as many as 14 players reached fever pitch, the NRL confirmed the opening-round contest against the Titans would proceed.
Just who will run out onto Sharks Stadium is anyone's guess, though the club - without an authority in charge with chairman Damian Irvine overseas - confirmed the line-up named on Tuesday would play.
It is believed players - being advised by former Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) senior counsel Richard Redman - were on Tuesday told they had been given 48 hours to accept a six-month ban if they had used a prohibited drug - wittingly or otherwise.
He warned they faced the maximum two-year suspension if they were later found guilty by ASADA's investigation.
There was also a News Limited report on Thursday that three senior Sharks - including captain Paul Gallen - had visited the house of former Cronulla head conditioner Trent Elkin on Tuesday to demand answers.
Answers are something the Sharks failed to provide on Thursday, with former ASADA boss Richard Ings urging the players to follow the advice of Redman.
"Richard Redman is very experienced and what he would be advising the players would be that - if they were involved and if they know that they were involved - that they should come forward and receive a mitigation in that penalty," Ings told Fox Sports.
"What the players need to realise is that this is a house of cards and, if they are involved in doping, there'll be someone who will break ranks and people who break ranks are going to get the credit and the reduced penalty."
It is believed players will argue that if they took the banned peptides, they did so unknowingly.
The two substances understood to have been administered, Thymosin Beta 4 and CJC-1295, were not on the World Anti-Doping Agency's banned list at the time, but were later deemed to be in contravention of the code.
The question seems to be whether players continued using substances after they were banned.
Meanwhile, Cronulla officials believe former head trainer Elkin might have been the whistleblower who informed ASADA about the supplements program which was in place during his time at the NRL club.
ASADA's investigations centre on players contracted since 2011, when sports scientist Stephen Dank - who has continually denied any wrongdoing - was employed by the club.
Elkin, now with Parramatta, was at the Sharks during Dank's stint.
Ings said it remained a priority for players to understand what substances they were taking.
"Remember, we are not talking about amateur athletes here. We are talking about professional players who have contracts and commitments in terms of everything they do to be professional players and one of those things is anti-doping."
The Sharks, minus Gallen, trained behind closed doors on Thursday.
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With Bobby Petrino being fired from the University of Arkansas, many people across the Natural state have their opinions on the matter, to include high school football coaches.
One such coach is North Little Rock head coach Brad Bolding, who gave his thoughts to ArkansasVarsity.com Wednesday afternoon.
"I think the decision [to fire Petrino] was the right decision," said Bolding. "I grew up in the business of coaching, and I know how it operates. It was a tough decision, but the right one. I'm proud of [Arkansas athletic director] Jeff Long for standing up and making a statement."
Bolding also stated that it is time for some good things to happen in the world of football.
"Football has not been very good over the past year," said Bolding. "Look at what happened at Penn State, New Orleans, and now even Arkansas. That is not good for our kids to see. That is not what football is all about. Football is about teaching young men life lessons, and not the stuff that has been coming out in football over the past year or so."
"It's time for some good things to happen in football," Bolding added. "We as coaches are supposed to touch young mens lives, and teach them good things. This is nothing against Petrino, but he did not set a good example for his kids."
While the Razorbacks are searching for a coach, Bolding said he would like to see one coach receive consideration if Jeff Long decides he wants to go with an interim coach.
"I'd love to see Tim Horton get a shot," said Bolding. "He has been doing a great job for Arkansas, and he is an outstanding recruiter. He has been recruiting [Alabama 4-star commit] Altee Tenpenny, and he is doing an outstanding job there as well."
Speaking of Tenpenny, Bolding said that he and Tenpenny will visit the University of Arkansas this Friday, and that the firing of Petrino will play no part in Tenpenny's ultimate decision.
"I'm going to take Altee up there for the scrimmage this Friday," said Bolding. "He is a smart kid and well grounded, and if he ultimately decides to go to Arkansas, it will not be because of Petrino. It will be bigger that that."
"Same for Alabama," Bolding added. "He's not committed to Alabama because of Nick Saban, he is committed because of what the school has to offer. If he is to de-commit from them and commit to Arkansas, it will be because of what the university as a whole has to offer."
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Housing Your Horse
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In the back of your mind somewhere there lurks a Dream Barn. Go on, admit it. You've planned it down to the last luxurious detail--from the Olympic-sized riding arena (with the climate-impervious perfect footing) right down to the automatic fly spray misting system and the heated automatic waterers that never freeze up, overflow, or get jammed. There your horses live in decadent comfort, with every convenience at your fingertips...in the midst of 450 acres of green, rolling hills, tastefully fenced with four-board oak, naturally. Ah...heaven.
Of course, there's a huge distance between dreams and reality (for most of us, anyway!). The bells and whistles of a Dream Barn might be beyond the budget of many of us...but that doesn't mean you have to settle for a barn that is hot in summer, cold in winter, and inconvenient to work around in every conceivable way. If you are building a barn--or even if you're just thinking about it--there are lots of common-sense features that you can incorporate to make life for you, and your horses, easier, more comfortable, and most importantly, safer. Most of them aren't a matter of extra expense, just forethought and planning. Let's have a look at what makes a good barn (and perhaps a few things that make a poor one).
Location, Location, Location
It's a song we've heard many times before, but finding the best location for your barn is the first step toward building a structure you'll be happy with for years to come. Most of us don't have that idyllic 450 acres of rolling pasture to work with, but even small properties can be horse-friendly if you do your homework.
First and foremost, check that the zoning regulations in your proposed building area allow for horse-keeping, for without that thumbs-up, you can't proceed any further. Next, consider how many horses you want to house--not just now, but in the future as well. Perhaps you only have a couple of pleasure riding horses now, but hope in the future to breed your mare, stand a stallion, take in boarders, or start up a therapeutic riding program. These plans will have an impact not only on the number of stalls you include, but also in the overall design of your barn; the ideal floor plan for a show barn, for example, will differ considerably from a breeding barn.
Other questions to ponder:
Do you have enough pasture available? (In an area with rich soil and good grazing, about an acre per horse will suffice, but if you live in a rocky or swampy area, for example, you might need to provide up to five acres per horse.)
Is there access to clean water on the property?
Will you be doing all the barn work yourself, or do you expect to hire staff to help you? Accommodations for your groom or trainer might need to become part of the plan.
What sort of road access does your property have? Will feed trucks, hay wagons, and horse trailers be able to get in and out easily? How busy are your local roads?
How far from your own residence will the barn be? It's wonderful to be only steps away from your horses, but consider the impact of having that manure pile right in your backyard.
The topography of your land is the next major consideration. Plan to situate your barn on the high ground of your property. A slope away from the barn will help rainwater and waste drain away from its foundations, an important consideration. Nancy Ambrosiano, co-author (with Mary Harcourt) of the book Complete Plans for Building Horse Barns Big and Small, now in its second edition, says that during her research for the book, "I realized in the course of tromping around in dozens and dozens of horse facilities that a startling number of people seem to ignore the importance of footing and drainage when they build. Whether from inexperience or tight funding, they just slap a barn down flat on the ground...then battle water, holes, mucky paths, and damp stalls for years afterward. It's not impossible to improve bad drainage, and even build up the footing in and around a barn. But it's a lot easier to start with a high spot and build upon it."
You'll also want to consider carefully the direction of the prevailing winds. In some cases, whether you situate your barn so that the roofline falls east-west, or north-south, can make a huge difference with regard to whether your barn is a pleasant haven from the heat in summer, or an oven by any other name. Taking advantage of your area's natural air movement also will provide better ventilation throughout your barn--and that means better respiratory health for your horses.
Although experienced builders might be able to take all of these factors into account on their own, for most of us, finding a designer and/or contractor is a wise investment when it comes to barn building. It's much easier to correct design mistakes on paper than when the barn is up. Try to find a builder who specializes in horse barns; he or she will know what you need in terms of drainage, ventilation, and strength of materials, and will also have an understanding of safety features--things like minimizing projections on which a horse could injure himself, nailing fence boards to the horse's side of the fence posts, and hanging doors so that they swing outward from the stalls, not inward.
According to Ambrosiano, building a small barn might be a project well within the scope of many horse owners' talents.
"Lots of horse folks are, or are married to, or are friends with, persons with good building skills," she says. "For such folks, merely having a 'consciousness-raising' about zoning and barn issues, requirements, and features may be enough to get them rolling. They may well be able to produce their own project, start to finish.
"More often, though, we horse people are pretty good at most things, but not brilliant at the whole enterprise. A cooperative effort with a barn builder and an architect can turn out to provide the best final results in these cases. If cost is an issue, then options such as doing your own finishing work, painting, and so forth, can help a great deal. Also, building in increments can help--perhaps getting the stalls ready for horses now, but holding off on the tack room till next spring."
When you develop your plans, decide which features are essential, and which you can live without. Do you need a wash rack, for example, a breeding shed, or a set of stocks? Is it essential that your indoor riding arena be attached to the barn? Do you need to provide a washroom, a heated viewing lounge or office, or living quarters? Do you require space to park carriages or a tractor--or your husband's boat? Some sort of storage area for tack and equipment is important for most operations, and an enclosed feed room that is inaccessible to horses also is a good idea. Some sort of provision for the storage of hay and bedding also is required--and housing these in a separate building is a better idea, safety-wise, than storage in the stabling area or an overhead loft. (See sidebar on fire-proofing your barn on page 26.)
What are the most important things to think about? Ambrosiano lists her priorities: "Drainage, drainage, drainage, followed by (a) guaranteed water (source), ventilation, sturdiness, and safe access to horses from several directions in case of a fire, flood, or tornado. The best barns seem to have been planned with worst-case scenarios in hand. For example, if El Nino brings us more rain than we've ever had, where will the runoff go, and will it undercut my stalls or foundation? If the drainage off the hill above the barn gets severe, do I have a swale and ditch in place to handle it, or will that extra water sweep in under my tack room door?
"If we have a ferocious hot, humid spell, how can I guarantee air flow through the stalls? Same if we have a severe blizzard and the horses are kept in for days at a time--can I ensure good air flow without an arctic blast directly onto them? By the same token, if a hurricane removes our power for a week, can I still get water from the well using a generator or hand pump? If the well's contaminated, where else can I get enough water for all my horses for days at a time? If a tree falls across one side of the building, or fire is at one end, can I still get to every horse from an alternative entry?"
Construction Materials
Lumber, of course, is the traditional material for barn-building in most locations, and it can be a very effective choice, but it's not your only option. Steel-framed barns are far less flammable, and stand the test of time; there's also brick (expensive, but durable), concrete block, and a host of combinations of these. Several companies also offer "pre-fab" barns, which can be ordered in a number of configurations. A British company called Goodricks recently introduced a steel-frame construction modular barn, the Concept 2000, which offers superior ventilation features over most barns made of traditional materials, and can be adapted to a variety of different climate conditions. Simplicity of construction is one of the system's main selling points. Company president Peter Goodrick says that the barns can be erected anywhere in the world without mechanical assistance.
What sort to choose? That's a matter of aesthetics, of budget, and of what's most appropriate to your location. Time and again, wood, despite its higher fire risk, reaffirms itself as the most popular choice. As Ambrosiano observes, "Metal barns are great if you have a morbid fear of fire, but have you ever tried to hang up a bucket in one, or fix a busted door hinge? You have to have a welding torch on hand if you want to do anything. And they drip condensation on you all winter!"
A ceiling that drips is a sign that the ventilation within is inadequate. In order to allow six to eight air changes per hour in your barn, you'll need to position inlets (where cool air enters) and outlets (where warmed air exits) throughout the structure (the exact placement of each will depend on your climate and the local topographical features and prevailing winds). Under some circumstances--for example, if your barn is sheltered by a hill, or surrounded by other buildings--it might be necessary to supplement the natural, or passive, ventilation with fans and/or air filtration systems. You also can space your barn's doors and windows to take advantage of maximum airflow (but keep in mind that fresh air and drafts are not the same!). In hot, humid climates, you might want to install additional vents about two feet from the floor of the barn (an approach that is especially good for foaling stalls, since foals don't benefit much from airflow through windows high in the walls). It's far easier to incorporate these design features into your barn from the start than it is to try and install them later. So, consider ventilation a priority when you design your layout. Cupolas in the roofline are one attractive way to go; in cold climates there are elaborate louvered vent systems that can be adjusted to let in more or less air, depending on the wind chill. (For more on ventilation, see "The Air In There," in the March 1998 issue of The Horse.)
What about insulation? Studies have demonstrated that insulating the walls of your barn will not only help it stay warmer in winter, but cooler in summer. In addition, because insulation contributes to a temperature difference inside the barn vs. outside, it can aid in keeping air circulating nicely through the structure. The amount and type of insulation you use will vary according to your climate and building materials; unless you're very experienced at this sort of thing, this probably is a question to pose to your contractor or architect.
Nor Any Drop To Drink
The next major consideration is water. The average horse requires between five and 15 gallons of water a day--and that's not counting all the extra H20 you'll need to rinse bits, soak beet pulp, cold-hose injuries, and bathe mud-covered critters. If you intend to install a bathroom or a washing machine, your water needs will be even greater. If you intend to draw from an existing water line or well, you'll need to assess whether the supply is adequate for the demand. And if you dig a new well for the barn, you'll want to test the water for chemical and bacterial contamination.
Ambrosiano suggests, "You might like to run more water pipes underground than you think you'll need--for all potential waterer and spigot areas now and in the future." Laying pipe is, of course, one of those things that are much easier to do while the building is still in its unfinished state. Anticipating your future needs might save you ripping out flooring and walls in future years. Rugged metal pipe is advisable in all locations where a horse might come in contact with the plumbing, as it's far harder for a horse to destroy with his teeth. (If you live in an area where freezing is a problem in winter, wrap the pipe with electric heating tape in areas where horses can't reach.)
Do you want to install a hot water heater for your barn? Many consider such an item a luxury, but in Ambrosiano's view, hot water is relatively inexpensive and a positive godsend in some circumstances. A relatively small tank will do the job for most operations, and you might wish to investigate renting or leasing the unit to keep costs reasonable.
Then there's the age-old debate of how to water your horses: by bucket, or with automatic waterers? Waterers certainly are convenient, but they do have their drawbacks. One, they make it very difficult to monitor your horses' water intake, and two, they have an uncanny ability to freeze up, overflow, and cease to function in any number of other creative ways. If you decide to use them, buy the heaviest-duty hardware you can locate, and install each with a separate shut-off valve, which might help you avert a disaster when the waterer is sat upon by Old Dobbin and breaks off the wall! If, on the other hand, you choose to go with the more traditional buckets, consider the placement of your interior faucets so that filling those buckets is as painless as possible. Hoses and hose reels can make light work of that chore in the summer months, but in freezing conditions, they might be quickly retired in favor of lugging buckets by hand. Use a drain-back valve on your faucets to minimize muddy spots around the tap (these also will keep water from sitting in the pipes where it can freeze in winter).
If you install a wash rack, you'll want to consult with some experts about an appropriate drainage system for your soil conditions. Ambrosiano notes, "If you set up your drainage so that it's foolproof and easily cleared out, you'll be happy later when the rinse water backs up (because) you can get right to the blockage. I always keep in mind that hay, manure, string, tail hair, rodents, and much more will be going down any pipes I have.
"Folks who let their house builders do their barns might do well to remind them that burying small-diameter pipe in concrete is just asking for a drainage problem--this isn't a little garage with a bit of dust or oil here and there. At (United States Equestrian Team eventer) Phyllis Dawson's barn, she and her mother, Grace, have thought things out thoroughly and beautifully over the years. The wash stall drains, not through the floor, but slopes to one corner of the wall, where a small piece of PVC pierces the concrete and releases the water to the outside. Clogs are nearly impossible."
Ambrosiano adds, "Paul Mellon's lovely racehorse barns in Middleburg, Va., also feature this type of water handling, especially in the broodmare barns where one likes to wash out each stall with disinfectant. A discreet concrete gutter runs along the outside of the stalls, into which all stall runoff can drain."
Flooring Options
Wall-to-wall plush carpeting it might not be, but the floor under your horse's feet is of major importance in your barn. It needs to be non-slip, provide good drainage, be tough enough to take abuse from a thousand-pound animal (sometimes with a predilection for digging his way to China), contribute minimal dust and noise, and be easy to muck out and to sweep or rake clean. You might want to consider different types of flooring for the stalls and the aisle(s) of the barn. For the former, comfort and durability are the major considerations, while navigability (by wheelbarrow or tractor) and ease of cleaning are paramount in the aisles.
One of the simplest options, in the stalls at least, is dirt flooring. It's forgiving to equine limbs, but not quite as low-maintenance as it first appears--because unless your soil is extraordinarily well-draining, you'll end up with swampy areas where urine has pooled through the bedding. To avoid this, dig a drain field in each stall: make a hole about three feet in diameter, and deep enough to reach a well-draining layer of soil (usually a couple of feet), fill the hole with big chunks of gravel, or alternating layers of sand and gravel, tamp it firmly into place, then cover the hole with dirt to make a smooth surface. Alternatively, you might wish to lay a six- to 12-inch layer of fine gravel or stone dust under the whole of the stall floor. It also will help to pack your flooring in a gentle slope (about three degrees at most--any more will put a strain on your horse's legs) from front to rear in each stall, or toward one corner, where you can provide a drainage outlet to the outside. "Baseball diamond" type hard-packed clay is the best soil to use for a dirt floor, as it only needs to be reworked about once a year. Pack it firmly with a heavy pounding tool or motor-driven "settler," keeping water and some extra loose clay on hand to adjust the consistency of the floor as necessary.
If a dirt floor just won't work for your operation, you might look at something more durable, like concrete (tough, but cold and very hard on equine limbs, and slippery as well unless you texture it with a rough surface when you pour it), wood (easier on your horse's body, but slippery and prone to rotting), or asphalt ("warmer" than concrete, hard on the legs, but provides a good, non-slip surface, especially if you use the porous "popcorn" asphalt, which has large particles and is raked on installation, rather than rolled). In the aisles, you may also want to consider decorative flooring such as interlocking brick (very attractive and durable, and easy to hose down, but difficult to sweep because dirt, hay, and bedding tend to become trapped in the crevices). If you must lay a hard surface such as concrete or asphalt in the stalls (as you might if you have a breeding operation and need to be able to strip and disinfect stalls from top to bottom), consider the use of rubber matting to help cushion the floor; and bed deeply in order to make the floor more comfortable.
Let There Be Light
Lighting (or the lack of it), as Ambrosiano points out in her book, can make a barn either a delight to work in, or a dungeon. Quite apart from your own troubles, if you continually are groping in the gloom, horses are instinctively afraid of dark, enclosed spaces--so it's important to make your barn look airy, bright, and inviting. Here again, good planning is key. Use natural lighting as much as possible--it's cheap and it's pleasing (not to mention that sunlight is a powerful deterrent to many airborne viruses and bacteria). Incorporate lots of windows throughout your barn, and consider installing skylights over your key working areas (such as the tack room and the cross-ties where you groom) for extra sunny ambience. (Ambrosiano particularly likes the type that open for extra ventilation, but she cautions that you should get a no-leak guarantee when they are installed!) Another popular plan is a clear Plexiglas border, sometimes called a "skypanel," which can be installed just under the roofline down the length of the barn.
Even with good use of natural lighting, you'll still need to install some light fixtures for those after-dark (or before-dawn) chores. Whether the fixtures you choose are incandescent or fluorescent is a personal choice; their positioning is the important factor. Better to err on the side of too many fixtures rather than too few; you should plan for a minimum of one light every 10 feet in the aisle, and one per stall (unless your stalls have only partial dividers, in which case you can position an overhead light above the partition and illuminate two stalls for the price of one). Remember that horses cast large shadows, so they will block substantial amounts of light from a side-mounted bulb. Better to locate the light fixtures directly overhead whenever possible, protecting the wiring and the bulb itself from curious critters by enclosing it in a wire cage, plastic shield, or other protective arrangement. (And place them as high as possible--a rearing horse or a carelessly wielded pitchfork can break a bulb or fluorescent tube more easily than one would suspect.) A rule to remember: no exposed wires or bulbs--ever.
Electrical outlets also are a consideration. You'll need them for your clippers, the horse vacuum, the kettle, the washer and dryer, extra fans, heat lamps, the radio, the intercom, your security or foaling video cameras, and for your farrier to run his drill press--and that's just a partial list. Position at least one outlet at either end of your barn, and add more as needed, being careful that they are well out of reach of your horses. (As our sidebar on fire safety suggests, the best type of outlet is the outdoor kind with the spring-loaded cover that snaps shut to keep out dust, water, and curious lips or fingers.)
While you're thinking "let there be light," add a floodlight for the outside of your barn so that you can make your way there on a moonless night without breaking your neck. The type that activates on a motion sensor will save you electricity and help protect against burglary as well.
It goes without saying that all electrical wiring in a barn should be encased in metal conduit to protect it from the predations of horses and rodents. One chewed wire has the potential to kill a horse and burn your barn down in one fell swoop. Unless you are an electrical expert, wiring is one area of the building process you should leave to the professionals. Safety measures here are of crucial importance.
Stall Design
According to conventional wisdom, the minimum size for a box stall for an average-sized horse is 10 feet x 10 feet; 12 feet x 12 feet is considered a better bet for most animals. (Foaling stalls should be a minimum of 14 feet by 14 feet, and many people use this size for stallions as well.) As you enlarge the size of the stall, you increase the comfort factor for your equines, but you also increase the amount of building materials you need; and later, you'll also go through a good deal more bedding in a larger stall.
For safety, you'll want to have your ceiling at least 10 feet from the floor; higher ceilings are even safer and can help encourage good air circulation. Plan on stall doors at least four feet wide (wider if you have draft horses!). Whether you use Dutch doors that swing out into the aisle (never into the stall), or sliding doors (more expensive and sometimes somewhat cantankerous, but much easier to maneuver around) is a matter of personal preference; larger operations often choose the latter because they make it much easier to drive a tractor and manure spreader down the central aisle at mucking time each morning. And you'll have to debate whether you want to provide your horses with a top "window" over which they can hang their heads into the aisle; horses who aren't completely shut in by a grill generally are happier, but there is always the risk that a passerby (equine or human) will get bitten. In hot climates, doors made completely of steel or wire mesh are a popular option; they allow good visibility and air circulation, but tend to let bedding spill into the aisle. On the whole, doors take more abuse than the rest of the stall structure, so make sure they are rugged...and choose a latch that is suitably "horse-proof" and has no dangerous, protruding edges.
Says Ambrosiano, "I like the traditional look of the sliding bolt with a horseshoe for a handle, although when left projecting from the door edge, they're a hazard. If you have kids in the barn, it's especially noticeable, as they often turn horses too quickly through a door.
"One sliding door manufacturer makes a gravity latch that hooks closed in the track above the door, so no projecting pieces can bump your shoulder or your horse's hips. The handle has a vertical rod that runs up to release the latch in the overhead track, so it's easy to grab the door handle, squeeze the release, and slide the door open.
"Another low-tech way of closing sliding doors without hazards is to just drill a hole, slanting downward through the door edge and into the frame behind it. Drop a large bolt or wooden dowel in when you're latching the door and you have a safe, positive lock in place. If the bolt or dowel is on a string attached to the door, you won't be hunting for it. Now if we could just keep track of hoof picks..."
As for interior fittings, your choices are as many and varied as your local feed store or tack shop can come up with; just keep in mind that you want to have as few projecting surfaces as possible inside the stall. Enclosed screw eyes, with double-ended snaps, are a simple and convenient way to hang water and feed buckets. Corner feeders are another popular option, but keep in mind that if you install a feeder permanently, it will be more difficult to clean. Choose a salt-block holder that has no sharp edges when empty; you never know when a salt block will crumble in the middle of the night. Most people prefer to feed hay on the ground or in a hay net, but if you do wish to install a hayrack, choose one with bars wide enough that a horse can't get a foot caught (yes, it does happen!), and position it so that the hay isn't above your horse's head (a situation that allows particles and dust to fall into his eyes as he eats).
Stall partitions can be solid and up-to-the-ceiling, or stop short of the roof to allow for better air circulation. Being herd animals, horses like to be able to see and smell each other, so a partition that allows some contact (either by providing gaps in the upper boards, or with wire mesh or a metal grill) is a nice choice, although it does mean there will be some squabbling among neighbors. Make sure, of course, that all corners are rounded and that there are no sharp projections of any kind.
Feed And Tack Storage
We've looked at feed storage in some depth in a previous article (see Equinomics: Buying and Storing Feed, in the October 1997 issue of The Horse), so we'll summarize here by saying your priorities are to keep your feed fresh, safe from insects and rodents, and out of reach of your horses. The method you use will depend on how many horses you're feeding, but it's important that you isolate the feed in a separate part of the barn, preferably with a door that locks, so that horses can't break in and gorge themselves sick.
As for tack, a separate tack room will help keep your valuable equipment from getting dusty and/or moldy; this is the place for a few creature comforts, perhaps a few storage cupboards, a sink, saddle (or harness) and bridle racks, a place to clean your tack, a comfortable chair or two, room for some tack trunks, maybe even a small fridge (for storing cold wraps and injectable medications as well as cold drinks and carrots), a microwave oven or coffeemaker, or a washer and dryer specifically for saddle pads, leg wraps, and horse blankets (that way, you won't ruin the washing machine in your house!). Your hot water heater can live in the tack room, too. Many people like to heat their tack rooms, but be cautious if you decide to use a portable space heater to do the job; many do not have automatic shut-offs and can be a fire hazard. Use them sparingly and only when someone is present in the room.
Bells And Whistles
There are a great many features we haven't touched on here, because what works for one operation might not be applicable to another. But quickly, here are a few more suggestions for a well-designed barn, and a few "nice touches" to consider:
Cross-ties: rig up several sets in your aisle, perhaps with rubber matting underfoot for your horse's security. Rope is quieter, but chain is sturdier; be sure that there is a little bit of room for your horse to move when tied on both sides, but not enough so that he can turn around and cause havoc. Between the end of the cross-tie and the snap end that attaches to your horse's halter, place a small loop of string or binder-twine, which will break if your horse panics. (Don't place this quick-release feature at the other end of the cross-tie that attaches to the wall--if your horse should break it, he will then be panicking with six feet of cross-tie flailing at the end of his nose!).
Shavings storage can be a nightmare, particularly if you have it blown in, in bulk. Many operations just pile it outside the barn with a tarp tossed over top, but this is wasteful and messy. Instead of storing the shavings in the barn, where they can contribute to respiratory problems in both horses and humans, consider building a separate shavings storage bin. Ambrosiano says, "I have developed an appreciation for clever shavings bins. Many of us have dealt with tarpaulins and rubber tires and such for avoiding a wet pile of bedding, and it's lovely to see those high-roofed shavings sheds (with pulley-powered opening roofs) that some facilities have. But a $10,000 building to dump wood chips in might not be in every budget, and there are ingenious options out there, from a simple enclosure with a hinged, lightweight roof, to sectioned fiberglass panels that lift off."
Hay or straw storage can be done fairly simply by building a separate shelter with a roof only, no sides. Failing this, it is possible to store bales outside with a tarp over the top (and tires to hold it down), but expect considerably more wastage. If you store hay in a loft, try to make sure the stacks are well-spaced, that air circulation is good, and that as little as possible in the way of dust, chaff, and particles sift down to the barn floor. Consider overhead hatches above every stall, or every couple of stalls if you have partial partitions, to simplify feeding hay.
Blanket racks on every stall door help keep winter blankets and summer sheets easily at hand; other pieces of horse clothing can be stored on racks in your tack or storage room, or in sealed trunks.
Collapsible saddle racks, placed at intervals along the aisle, will help simplify tacking up. If you have harness hooks instead, make sure they're installed high enough that a horse would have difficulty injuring his head on one.
If you intend to have boarders, it might be useful to install individual tack lockers rather than deal with a proliferation of tack trunks.
In hot climates, consider an extra-high roof, with large vents under the eaves, to improve air circulation, and a good selection of ceiling fans.
Finally, consider the ultimate in practicality and convenience: Peter Goodrick says that his Concept 2000 barn can not only be adapted for a variety of different climates, but can be set up with solar and/or wind-powered generators in remote locations, and with a heat transfer system that can utilize heat from composting manure to warm the barn office or tack room. And he sees a day, not so very far in the future, when automatic sensors within your barn will monitor the air quality and temperature for you. "These (sensors)," he says, "can be linked to the Internet or a cell phone system. Imagine that you are away from home at an event. Your mobile phone rings; it's your barn. It's telling you that there is a heat wave at home. You plug in your laptop, see from the remote camera that you need to turn the fans on, and do so with two clicks of the mouse. It's not so very far-fetched."
Now that's a Dream Barn.
About the Author
Karen Briggs
Karen Briggs is the author of six books, including the recently updated Understanding Equine Nutrition as well as Understanding The Pony, both published by Eclipse Press. She's written a few thousand articles on subjects ranging from guttural pouch infections to how to compost your manure. She is also a Canadian certified riding coach, an equine nutritionist, and works in media relations for the harness racing industry. She lives with her band of off-the-track Thoroughbreds on a farm near Guelph, Ontario, and dabbles in eventing.
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Yankees looking to invest in arms
Early Hot Stove activity only a precursor to Vegas shopping
By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com
STARTING PITCHING -- The Yankees' biggest priority is to acquire one, if not two, ace-type starting pitchers and help rebuild the rotation. They were quick to put a six-year, $140 million offer on the table for CC Sabathia, and have waited patiently to see if the left-hander will accept that pact, or if the West Coast and/or National League will prove too alluring. The Yankees are also fond of A.J. Burnett and Derek Lowe, and have spent more than a month preparing offers for both players. If the Yankees strike out on all three of their top choices, they will be forced to explore second-tier options and trades.
FIRST BASE -- General manager Brian Cashman pulled the trigger on a November trade with the White Sox for Nick Swisher, and if the season were to begin today, Swisher would be the Opening Day first baseman. But Cashman has been careful not to put that in stone, and it remains possible the Yankees could upgrade, shifting Swisher to a reserve first baseman and corner outfielder. The Yankees don't figure to spend big on this position, likely ruling out a serious run at Mark Teixeira.
CENTER FIELD -- Manager Joe Girardi believes the Yankees can be competitive with the duo of Melky Cabrera and Brett Gardner splitting duty in center field, but there are those who disagree. With top prospect Austin Jackson still biding his time in the Minor Leagues, center field could be a position where the Yankees upgrade by trading for a stopgap veteran like the Brewers' Mike Cameron. Another avenue would be a pursuit of a rising star like the Royals' David DeJesus, but that appears to be mostly media speculation at this time.
Whom they can or need to trade
2B Robinson Cano: If a top-flight starting pitcher becomes available, the Yankees could part with Cano, though they're in no hurry to do so and Cano has said that he wants to stay in New York. With three years remaining on his contract, Cano is still considered an affordable rising star, despite a down 2008. He has been DHing in the Dominican Republic, continuing the adjustments hitting coach Kevin Long incorporated into his stance in September.
OF Melky Cabrera: Cabrera's stock has gone down from when he was bandied about as a potential chip in last offseason's rumored proposal for Johan Santana, making this a bad time for the Yankees to sell. He was shipped to Triple-A as a wake-up call in August and isn't being guaranteed a starting role as the season approaches, with the Yankees particularly wanting him to improve his plate discipline and baserunning. Cabrera's defense was still considered a plus in 2008.
OF Johnny Damon or OF/DH Hideki Matsui: There is a logjam of corner outfielder types and, in the right deal, moving veterans Damon or Matsui -- both of whom have one year remaining under contract -- could be considered. Matsui is being envisioned as a designated hitter after continued knee problems, and while Damon has kept a good attitude, it is hardly a secret that he would prefer to play center field.
RHP Ian Kennedy: There is a sense that Kennedy may be slightly more available in possible trades than he was a year ago, despite a strong showing pitching winter ball in Puerto Rico. While he projects to begin the year at Triple-A, the Yankees see potential and still won't part with him cheaply.
LHP Kei Igawa: The Yankees would desperately love to get rid of Kei Igawa, who is no longer even on the 40-man roster and is not a consideration for the Major League roster, but there are no partner clubs willing to take on such an expensive reclamation project.
Top prospects
Jackson is the Yankees' best position player prospect, but will start the year at Triple-A with a September 2009 or early-to-mid '10 arrival date projected for Yankee Stadium. No. 1 pick right-hander Andrew Brackman is on the comeback trail from Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery, while righty Mark Melancon is a hard-throwing closer type. Jesus Montero could eventually be either the Yankees' catcher or first baseman of the future, but just completed his first full Minor League season.
Other prospects: RHP Dellin Betances, C Francisco Cervelli, LHP Phil Coke, RHP Christian Garcia, RHP George Kontos, RHP Jairo Heredia, RHP Alan Horne, RHP Zach McAllister, C Austin Romine, RHP Humberto Sanchez, 3B Bradley Suttle.
Big contracts they might unload
The Yankees saw more than $80 million come off their books already this winter, with Jason Giambi, Mike Mussina, Carl Pavano, Bobby Abreu, Andy Pettitte and Ivan Rodriguez all having filed for free agency. With Pettitte the only likely member of that group to be pursued, the Yankees have plenty of flexibility to replace those contracts on their roster as they attempt to retool and become a younger, more athletic club.
Eligible for arbitration
RHP Brian Bruney; Cabrera; OF Xavier Nady; RHP Chien-Ming Wang.
Payroll summation
The Yankees clocked in at $209 million in 2008. While they have taken a cautious eye to the bottom line, as best evidenced by their decision not to offer salary arbitration to Abreu and Pettitte, the Yankees have the freedom to explore the same neighborhood for '09. The new Yankee Stadium, as well as other ventures, will help create new revenue streams that the Yankees can reinvest into their Major League club.
Bryan Hoch is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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POTTSVILLE - The Pottsville City Council voted to approve new signage for Sweeden Road and Jordan Lane last week, in addition to tabling action on the police department's request for additional personnel and a plan for a new ballpark complex submitted last month by members of the Pottsville Athletic Association.
A "Children at Play" sign will be added to Jordan Lane at the request of David Beck, coordinator of the Dream Team Boxing program. Beck also requested a city grant in the amount of $1,500 for the program, which the council voted to reconsider next month after confirming the program's non-profit status.
A series of "No Thru Trucks" signs will also be added to Sweeden Road, where an increased number of tractor-trailers have been seen traveling the roadway recently, according to Mayor Jerry Duvall.
Action was tabled until next month's meeting on a request from the Pottsville Police Department for a new patrol officer. The department currently operates with a staff of 5 full-time officers and 1 part-time officer. Duvall estimated adding the new officer will cost the city approximately $30,000 per year, including allowances for salary, insurance and a police vehicle.
The council also tabled action on a plan proposed during the June meeting by the Pottsville Athletic Association for a series of improvements and developments to the existing ballpark facility, as no members of the association were in attendance at the most recent meeting. The association's plan, which included a new football field and three new softball fields, among other improvements, would cost in excess of $500,000 to construct, according to an estimate provided to the council by Duvall.
In other business
The council voted to approve the following measures:
n a request to annex an additional 1.5 acres, or two lots, to the Bentwood Subdivision (Phase II).
n a series of budget amendments, including the addition of $5,000 to the police fuel and prisoner care budgets.
The council voted to table a motion for the re-bidding of the inside portion of street and water line construction in the Angel Lake development. That issue will likely be revisited at a special meeting within the next 30 days, according to Duvall, as the current bids are valid for only 60 days.


text: http://www.eet.com/at/news/OEG20021111S0037 10-Tflops computer built off the shelf By Chappell Brown EE Times November 11, 2002 (5:20 p.m. EST) LIVERMORE, Calif. . Lawrence Livermore National Lab is putting together a supercomputer that will boast nearly the same performance as the ASCII White system from IBM Corp. that the lab now uses but it promises to be 10 times cheaper. Called Evolocity, the system will be the fastest clustered supercomputer in the world, according to Lawrence Livermore. At around 11 teraflops, the system will not be as fast as the IBM machine, which ranks as one of the world's fastest computers. But it will be far easier on the pocketbook, thanks to the use of off-the-shelf components and the open-source Linux operating system. The system has a few unique features that the lab says will facilitate applications performance, including a fast, custom-made network that taps into an enterprisewide file system. "We have been using the File Transfer Protocol over Gigabit Ethernet, but now we will be able to read files directly from any available disk," said Mark Seager, assistant department head for terascale systems at the lab. "This network approach is nice because we can use a standard PCI slot on each processor node, which gives a 4.5-microsecond latency," he said, as opposed to 90-µs latency for Gigabit Ethernet. The network uses bus host adapters on each node, supporting a 320-Mbyte transfer speed in one direction and 400-Mbyte bidirectional throughput. Each processing node is a server board from SuperMicro Inc. (San Jose, Calif.), built around the Intel E7500 chip set with two Xeon processors running at 2.4 GHz. The boards are linked by a network assembled by Linux Networx into a clustered system that will have 960 server nodes. The file system, called Lustre, uses a client/server model. Large, fast RAM-based memory systems support a metadata center, and data is represented across the enterprise in the form of object-storage targets. "Being able to share data across the enterprise is an exciting new capability. It will allow more collaboration among research projects," Seager said. For example, workstations on the network running visualization programs can directly access data generated by Evolocity. "The 1- to 10-teraflops processing range is opening up a revolutionary capability for scientific applications. It's qualitatively different from what we have been able to do before," said Seager. The difference lies in the number of variables the computer can process at the same time and in the resolution of the simulation. Not only are simulations much closer to realistic physical experiments, he said, but it takes far less time to converge to a reasonable approximation. "This type of capability elevates computer simulation to the same level as physical experiment and theory, so it is going to allow us to do groundbreaking scientific work," he said. Also possible will be realistic simulation of three-dimensional systems evolving over time, or many variable solutions of quantum mechanics wave equations. The lab plans to use Evolocity first in simulating the time evolution of molecules, studying the aging process in materials and doing first-principle computations from the Schroedinger wave equation. Clustered supercomputers using off-the-shelf components have been pursued by smaller research groups. Evolocity shows that major labs can also reap benefits from the approach. _______________________________________________ Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf at beowulf.org To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf


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Two Dozen Cheyney Student Athletes Named Scholar Athletes
July 10, 2012
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) is pleased to announce its 2011-12 Scholar-Athletes. A new record of 2,176 student-athletes from the PSAC's 16 institutions has garnered Scholar-Athlete honors, which breaks the old mark of 2,047 that was set last year.
The total of 2,176 represents 35 percent of all student-athletes competing at the PSAC's 16 schools, which is also a new record, breaking the old mark of 33 percent, which was set in the 2009-10 academic year.
In order to be named a PSAC Scholar-Athlete, a student-athlete must have compiled a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or above.
Below is a list of the Cheyney University student athletes that were recognized.
Nicholas Carter - Football
Jamil Williams - Football
Michael Peays - Basketball
Nathaniel McCoy - Track
Brandon Baylor - Basketball
Ronald Burton - Football
Tyresse Oden - Basketball
Blaze Wasserleben - Football
Mychal Evans - Football
Adrese Hicks - Football
Shanavia Thomas - Women's Basketball/Track
Natasha Lyburn - Women's Track
Simone Carter - Women's Track
Denise Hill - Volleyball/Women's Basketball
Taylor Billington - Bowling
Erica Williams - Bowling
Danielle Mines - Volleyball/Bowling
Janae Silver - Bowling
Alexa Kirksey - Women's Track
Jasmine Carter - Women's Track
Taniqua Purdie - Women's Tennis/Track
Alexis Peterson - Women's Basketball
Nichel Bryant - Volleyball
Travonya Kenly - Volleyball


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The second day of 2013 offered the latest snapshot of Scottish football's changed scene, albeit one laced with familiarity. Traditionally an Old Firm match would dominate the festive fixture calendar. With that in mind, the sight of Rangers travelling to Annan Athletic and Celtic hosting Motherwell on new year league business was novel.
More predictable was the identity of those who played such a crucial role in Celtic's win. Fraser Forster's save from a Tom Hateley penalty 15 minutes from time kept the scores level, with the man who may some time join the goalkeeper in the England international set-up, Gary Hooper, notching the winning goal soon afterwards.
Hooper was considered by Roy Hodgson in November but a hamstring injury prevented the forward from being named in the England party for the friendly with Sweden. Given Hooper's continued fine form, he could well come into the manager's thinking for the game with Brazil next month.
Before then Celtic have to ensure Hooper, 24, is not coaxed south on a permanent basis. Liverpool's signing of Daniel Sturridge from Chelsea will douse speculation that Hooper is bound for Anfield but other Premier League clubs are keeping a close watch on the Celtic player. He is yet to sign an extension to his contract, which expires in June 2014, rendering him a relatively cheap option for English clubs.
"Definitely," replied the Celtic coach, Garry Parker, when asked if Hooper will still be in Glasgow beyond this transfer window. "Why would he want to leave when we still have Champions League football this season? Gary doesn't only score goals, his general play is good. He and Fraser are two special players."
That last-16 meeting with Juventus is indeed the significant bargaining tool in Celtic's possession. Hooper's talent is such that he will be courted once again at the end of the season.
In a purely playing sense the Celtic staff will appreciate the brief winter break now afforded to SPL teams, given the 35 competitive fixtures their team have already played. The manager, Neil Lennon, departed straight after Wednesday's match for a family break of his own.
First he had watched Celtic squander a series of first-half chances while being troubled by Motherwell's pace on the counter-attack. The second half had been a more tame affair before Kelvin Wilson upended Jamie Murphy, playing his last match before joining Sheffield United, inside the penalty area. There was little wrong with Hateley's spot-kick but Forster supplied a wonderful, one-handed save high to his right. "If the goalkeeper goes the right way, nine times out of 10 he will save it because he has such a big frame," said Motherwell's manager, Stuart McCall.
His side were later denied a second penalty as Murphy tumbled under Forster's challenge. "I don't think you get two, do you, at Parkhead?" McCall added. "It's a bit like Old Trafford in that regard."
Between those incidents Hooper struck. The former Scunthorpe man played the ball wide to Georgios Samaras, who sent back a low pass for his team-mate to knock the ball beneath goalkeeper Darren Randolph.
Lennon's delight was apparent at full-time. Celtic's championship lead of nine points already looks unassailable.
For McCall there was an emotional farewell to the highly rated Murphy. "Jamie has been a great kid to work with," he said. "With his dedication and ability we should see him in a Scotland shirt. Everybody at this club wishes him well. He will always be welcome at Motherwell."


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Beijing Dance Academy with BYU Philharmonic
The Beijing Dance Academy will perform with the BYU Philharmonic for a program of contemporary dance, inspired by traditional movement and music. Visit arts.byu.edu/calendar/eventdescription_v2.php?eventid=39 for information.
When • Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m.
Where • Brigham Young University de Jong Concert Hall, Campus Drive and 1200 North, Provo
Tickets • $8-$15; visit bit.ly/PIkUOj
Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company
Celebrated choreographer Paul Taylor established his dance company to ensure his works would be seen throughout the world. His latest production will present his renowned choreography, showcasing a wide range of athleticism, humor and emotion. Visit arts.byu.edu/calendar/eventdescription_v2.php?month=10&year=2012&eventid=40 for information.
When • Thursday, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m.
Where • Brigham Young University de Jong Concert Hall, Campus Drive and 1200 North, Provo
Tickets • $15 ($7 off with BYU or student ID, $3 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni); visit bit.ly/NHBDmM
Odyssey Dance Theatre's 'Thriller'
Odyssey Dance Theatre will present its smash Halloween hit "Thriller." Visit http://www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org for tickets.
When • Sunday, Sept. 30, 6 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 4-6, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, 4 p.m.
Where • Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St., Park City
Tickets • $25-$40; visit holdmyticket.com/event/116307
When • Friday-Saturday, Oct. 5-6, 7:30 p.m.
Where • Weber State University's Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, 3750 Harrison Blvd., Ogden
Tickets • $23-$28; visit bit.ly/RXDGUd
Old Time Autumn Contra Dance
Old Time Autumn Contra Dance will be held at the Old Church at Rockport Reservoir State Park with the Loose Shoes Band and a live caller. Musicians are welcome to sit in.
When • Saturday, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m.
Where • Rockport State Park, 9040 N. State Hwy. 302, Peoa
Tickets • $5


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We are delighted with the news that Laura Rhys, our head sommelier was named the Chairmans Award winner at the recent mbibe magazine awards- well done Laura we are delighted for you.
Gerard continues to scoop awards galore and has just been named by Decanter Magazine as their Decanter Man of the Year 2013.
In the thirtieth year of the award, Basset joins a flawless list of recipients who include Laura and Corinne Mentzelopoulos of Chateau Margaux; Robert Mondavi; Georg Riedel; Jancis Robinson MW OBE; Miguel A. Torres; Jean-Michel Cazes; Anthony Barton of Chateau Léoville-Barton; Aubert de Villaine of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti; and Paul Symington of Symington Family Estates, Portugal. .
This latest honour caps an extraordinary career for Basset who is considered to be one of the world's foremost authorities on wine and an icon to many within the industry.
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The boutique wine hotel founded by World Champion sommelier, Gerard Basset OBE, picked up Best Drinks Offering in a Hotel beating The Dorchester and The Connaught at the inaugural Harpers Awards held at the London International Wine Fair earlier in the week, whilst Gerard's wife and TerraVina co-founder, Nina Basset, was presented with the Condor Lifetime Achievement in Business prize at the Venus Awards recognizing businesswomen in the South West.
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Tom Arnold, Ryan Seacrest, Josh Groban + More in Celebrity Tweets of the Day
Today (June 13) celebrities handled babies, talked defecation, grew mutant elbows, attended important business meetings and got the hiccups.
First up, Josh Groban had something on his mind.
— josh groban (@joshgroban) June 13, 2013
Tom Arnold was raising a gangster toddler.
My baby just licked his mother and head butted me. I don't like where this is going.
— Tom Arnold (@TomArnold) June 13, 2013
Amanda Bynes held some grudges from the '40s.
I could never marry a German because I'm Jewish
— Amanda Bynes (@AmandaBynes) June 13, 2013
Meanwhile, Paris Hilton was attending meetings like the serious, relevant businesswoman she is.
Good morning everyone! Getting ready for another busy day of work & meetings. So excited for all my new projects. Loves it ☺
— Paris Hilton (@ParisHilton) June 13, 2013
Quick, someone scare Ryan Seacrest.
how do u get rid of hiccups
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) June 13, 2013
And Tom Hanks may or may not need a doctor.
Should I get this swollen elbow looked at? Hanx? http://t.co/kZMrDXosyN
— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) June 13, 2013


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ISS033-E-011551 (10 Oct. 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft makes its relative approach to the International Space Station prior to grapple by the station's Canadarm2 robotic arm, controlled by Expedition 33 crew members.


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Originally posted by ricky bobby
Ben has been so much better. He has been to the AFC Championship twice already. He led the team on the road and beat probably the 4 best teams in the league in the playoffs and superbowl last year.
Lets see Eli win a playoff game before we say he's the best.


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By Annie Reuter
Don't mess with Kanye West, especially while he's performing. One fan learned that the hard way last night (Sept. 12) in Atlanta when he tried to climb the stage during "Power," prompting the rapper to wave him off. The athletic audience member got the hint and jumped back into the crowd.
Related: Kanye West Signs Tyga to G.O.O.D. Music Management
Fans climbing stages is nothing new, but scaling West's Saint Pablo tour set is both difficult and dangerous since the rapper is performing on a giant floating stage that dangles above the audience.
A dude really tried climbing on stage with Kanye @TeamKanyeDaily https://t.co/JepTYs3gPm—
Chase Brown (@Chase_Brown713) September 13, 2016
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text: 37s With as important as gasoline is to our society how does Chakotay not know what gasoline is? Has he never read a history book? A 1936 Ford in space? With manure in the back???? Why would they just dump the truck in space? They kept the plane, why dump the truck? I do love it that when Paris started the truck, and it back-fired, everyone except Tuvok, who drew his weapon, ducked. The radio was playing an SOS. So to investigate, the VOY landed on the planet; landing the ship for the first time. That's pretty exciting for the crew! –But seriously, Amelia Earhart was abducted by aliens??? This is pretty far-fetched thus far. Janeway looks stoked when she sees Earhart; she is glowing! Abducted by aliens?? Really?? I do love the part when Earhart remarks that she finds it hard to believe that Martians invaded the Earth, and Kim points out that Earth colonized on Mars in 2103. Tuvok and Chakotay go to save Janeway. They are shot at, so Janeway circles around and corners them, calling a truce when they see that they are all human. Fred confesses his love to Amelia, when he thinks he is going to die. The doctor cured him easily though and commented that he would be fine minus a small hangover (I feel like the Doctor should be able to cure a hangover). The Briori abducted over 300 people in 1937 and the humans that shot at the crew are the descendants of those people (there are now over 100,000 of them…that's a lot of "reproducing" in 400 years). The descendants of the 37s (the original 300) have set up three beautiful cities, and invited anyone from the VOY crew to stay. There is a lot of worry on Janeway's part about how much of the crew they are going to lose, and when she opens the doors to the cargo bay and sees that no one left she almost cries. While the scene was touching, I find it hard to believe that out of 152 people no one stayed. Favorite part: We find out the crew numbers: 152! Least favorite part: This definitely would have made a better ending to Season 1 than a start to Season 2!! Why did the Briori travel 70,000 light years to get slaves, and how did they get those slaves get back and forth so quickly? Furthermore, the volume of a sphere with a radius of 70,000 light years is 1,436,755,061,466,666.5 light years cubed; the likelihood that they would stumble upon the one planet that has humans (and Amelia Earhart) is less remote than Harry Kim ever being loved by a real woman.


text: Yeah, very lucky. Temps in the 50s the week before I got there, then a big dump the weekend I arrived. Then, temps in the low-70s the last couple of days I was there. Three great days, one mediocre day, and a couple of days just hanging around SLC. Not too bad.


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In Reply to: Unknown sinus, eye, and skin disorder posted by Alexandra Zaleski on June 27, 1999 at 13:12:53:
Hi-I might be leading you down the wrong path, but since nobody has been able to diagnose your problem, I feel you should see a rheumatologist and ask him about primary and secondary Sjogren's Syndrome. All of your symptoms go along with that disease, (I know it very well). The only way to diagnose it is to have a Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist do a biopsy of a saliva gland in your lower lip (it's not a big deal). If you choose to do this, I pray it is an answer for you as I know from experience how frustrating and depressing it can be to find out what in the world is going on with our bodies that are making us so miserable we can't work, play, etc. Warm thoughts. MaryAnn
I am searching for anyone else in the world who has anything similar to what I'm going through. I am 33, and for four years I have been suffering from a horrible, progressive condition that is still undiagnosed, although the consensus (by process of elimination) is that I have some kind of allergic/autoimmune problem similar to cutaneous vasculitis. It began as a violently itchy conjunctivitis and swelling around the eye, progressed to the sinuses and throat, and now it basically affects all the skin and mucus membranes of my eyes, nose, and throat. I have been to hundreds of doctors, and not only are they totally lacking in knowledge about the condition, they are insensitive and uncaring. I have become unable to work, but I can't get disability because I have no diagnosis. I have no family support and I'm completely alone, but getting out and seeking a community is impossible, because I'm in so much discomfort all the time, and any activity exacerbates it. An acquaintance of mine who has allergies got me in to see a homeopathic biochemist who practices "orthomolecular medicine," which is basically homeopathy combined with nutritional therapy. Apparently this is helping some people, but I have been taking the treatments for almost a month now and I'm still going downhill, faster than ever. I suffered a lot of personal losses (death of my mother, breakup of serious relationship) prior to developing my illness, and I know all the sadness is feeding my physical illness. Nevertheless, please, please don't anyone tell me to get psychiatric "help": I've been through it all and it is completely, totally worthless, period. Maybe spiritual help is the answer, but not psychiatric. I've just about given up hope that I'll ever get better, but it's a double whammy, because the illness isn't killing me; it's just making my life hell. I desperately need a remedy so I can go on physically. Does anyone know of a health care practitioner who is really onto something for these diseases, or are all these remedies just snake oil and "wishful thinking"?
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