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Dodge City Gang Member Pleads Guilty Of Attempted Murder
KSCB News - February 13, 2013 9:10 pm
A member of a Dodge City street gang targeted in a federal racketeering case has pleaded guilty to attempted murder.
Jason Najera, 29, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted murder in furtherance of racketeering. In his plea, Najera admitted that on Aug. 27, 2011, he used a knife to stab two men he mistakenly believed were members of a rival gang.
On that date, Najera accompanied co-defendant Humberto Ortiz when Ortiz went to a residence at 703 9th Avenue in Dodge City. Ortiz and Najera confronted some men they suspected of being members of the Surenos street gang. Ortiz was a member of Los Carnales Chingones and Najera was a member of Diablos Viejos, both of which were associated with the Nortenos street gang and considered Surenos their common enemies.
When a fight started, Najera used a knife to stab victims Gabriel Rivera and Carlos Ramirez. During the fight, both Rivera and Ramirez were stabbed, with Rivera's injuries requiring a life-flight to a hospital in Wichita.
In his plea, Najera admitted that as a member of the Diablos Viejos he was part of an ongoing criminal conspiracy involving the Nortenos street gang whose members used murder, robbery, assault and acts of violence to protect and expand their operations.
Sentencing is set for May 6. He faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.
In January, co-defendant Humberto Ortiz was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison.
Najera and Ortiz were among 23 defendants indicted in May who were charged under the federal RICO Act (Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.) The indictment marked only the second time federal prosecutors in Kansas have filed charges under RICO and VICAR (Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering).


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During the period of intensive rocket fire that accompanied Operation Pillar of Defense, the Yahelnikim were in the north at Kibbutz Hanaton. This kibbutz is a community unlike any other I have experienced. Most communities form around some commonality—whether socioeconomic, ethnic, or ideological. Hanaton's founders, however, intentionally chose to disrupt this tendency. The only qualities the residents share is that they self-identify as Jewish and value pluralism. Hanaton's potential to become a truly pluralistic Jewish society is limited by the simple fact that many Jewish Israelis would prefer to live among people like themselves. Even so, the kibbutz boasts considerable diversity. Its membership includes Ashkenazim and Sephardim; Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Jews; conventional and non-traditional families.
Ariela Graetz, a Reform rabbi who lives in Hanaton with her Orthodox husband and their children, explained to us that for her, "pluralism means staying with your own identity and compromising just until it hurts." Kibbutzniks like Ariela acknowledge that living in a mixed community can be uncomfortable. But instead of understanding this discomfort as a deterrent, they see it as an essential challenge.
Over the last few days, I've realized that the significance of this philosophy extends to the very reason I found myself at Hanaton. For all of my adult life, I have been struggling with my relationship to Israel/Palestine. My identity as a half-Israeli Jew often comes in conflict with my critical liberalism. Even when I find a way to reconcile these identities within myself, I run into problems when relating to others. I cannot talk to most people about Israel/Palestine without feeling deeply troubled. When I speak with die-hard Zionists, I cringe at their nationalism and lack of concern for minority voices. When I converse with anti-Zionists, I immediately balk at their portrayal of my Israeli loved ones.
My experiences during the recent military engagement with Gaza added a new dimension to this familiar turmoil. My emotionally-charged recollections of hearing sirens and booms are now forever coupled with my abstract ideas about "the conflict." Far from helping me solidify my opinions, this first-hand knowledge confused me. After leaving Gedera on the second day of the Operation, I immersed myself in online media. Everything I read felt wrong. On the one hand I had learned that being under threat of rocketfire is no way to live. One is always listening, waiting for the siren. Yet, I couldn't rationalize the disproportionate Gazan suffering either. Does violence justify greater violence? I slipped into an apathetic despair, dissatisfied with any solutions the Israeli government or my activist friends were pursuing. It seemed that there was no future for this country, and it'd be best to remove myself from it and those discussing it.
Since returning to Gedera, I've started to process all that happened within the course of that week. Surprisingly, my reflections have brought me full circle, back to Hanaton. When faced with contradictions and confusion, it's easiest to withdraw and surround yourself with people and ideas you agree with. Hanaton's residents could ignore the issue of Jewish disunity and live with others like themselves. Similarly, I have the privilege to be able forget the Israel-Palestine conflict and return home to the States. Both these options would be comfortable. But the more I grow up, the more I realize how important it is to experience discomfort, to expose ourselves to people and situations that frustrate us a bit. What's dangerous is when we surround ourselves only with similar people, denying ourselves the opportunities to recognize the depth and breadth of complexity that exists. I feel that my time in Israel is all about experiencing this discomfort, throwing myself into something messy and learning how to be all right with that.

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In the wild, you can't do much with them. You'd think they'd be excellent for luring to bases, but it will prioritize all other Dinos over you, so it isn't worth the effort. Once tamed, the Giganotosaurus is the best method for hunting. Should you need to stock up on meat for breeding, raising, or just feeding, this is your best bet. Of course they're also just high damage Dinos too, so they're excellent for PvP, tanks with jaw of iron. Fair warning, when trekking across a map with them, take the flattest route possible, they're terrible in forests, mountains, and water. They also take fall damage very easily, so avoid jumps of any kind. Should you end up falling off of a cliff, dismount before hitting the ground and the damage will be avoided.


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Is "Third Wave" just shorthand for the "tyranny of the barista"?
Posted by TheShot on 22 Aug 2008 | Tagged as: Barista, Fair Trade, Quality Issues
Now that we've caught your attention with the sensationalist title, we've had a thought that has been milling around in our heads for quite a while. All this talk about a supposed Third Wave in quality coffee (it truly is that hard for us to restrain our contempt for that term) seems to have coincided with another odd phenomenon: that of the barista becoming not only the predominant face of the entire coffee industry, but also a sort of rising expectation that the barista should be the coffee industry.
When it comes to the coffee delivery chain, there are a lot more people employed in the barista service end than anywhere else. And the barista is certainly the front face of the industry that consumers most interact with (at least when they are having espresso-based drinks). But while they are far from the only role in the coffee delivery chain, you certainly wouldn't know it based on the proliferation of magazines, social networks, blogs, competitions, and coverage in traditional media.
And while all good baristas should aim for a bean-to-cup knowledge of what makes a great espresso beverage, many baristas and espresso enthusiasts alike seem to be encouraging a model where top baristas are expected to manage every aspect from bean-to-cup — the benefits of specialization in modern society be damned.
The barista as the face of the industry
So what makes us think that the barista has become the focal point for the entire coffee industry — in a way that is out of proportion with reality (and need)? Although the majority of the decent coffee served in this country involves some form of a barista, a barista is not necessarily required.
Furthermore, today avid coffee consumers cannot escape the barista-heavy bias when it comes to discussions of good coffee. There are an absurd number of redundant social networking sites for baristas — from Barista Exchange (founded by the nice guy whose prose ultimately made us cancel our Barista Magazine subscription) to Barista Connection to the offhand Common Grind: Tales from the Driptray … to redundant presences of these same entities on social networking sites such as Facebook.
What next? Social networks for all those bikini-clad baristas in the Northwest? A kind of Suicide Girls meets Starbucks Gossip? Someone better start up a business plan.
But if we were to dismiss the number of these barista-focused blogs and networks (at the expense of other roles in the coffee industry) on the basis of the sheer number of baristas, coffee consumers clearly outnumber baristas many times over. Looking at the few social networks and Web sites dedicated to coffee consumers, they're mostly pretty lame. (See: Coffeenatic.)
The regular mainstream media drumbeat of barista championships, latte art contests, etc., also seems to drown out any mentions of Cup of Excellence bean growers or even roasters to a large extent. And any acknowledgment given to buyers, blenders, and like is virtually non-existent. Can we really be faulted for having this impression of barista bias? (Or call it "Barismo", if you wish.)
The barista as The Industry
We are actually a bit shocked at how few baristas we know are also home roasters. Yet it's becoming more common to read stories of baristas who are training to become everything from certified Q graders to roasters. In part, this reflects the role of barista as a popular entry-level position to the coffee industry — even if it is by no means the only one.
But when you combine these trends with the nascent (and latent) obsession over, and coverage of, Fair Trade, you'd think that the quality coffee industry consisted entirely of impoverished growers, minimum-wage baristas who manage everything from bean-to-cup, and an array of useless middlemen and (dare we suggest?) evildoers in between. As a result, it undermines the value that everyone from buyers, graders, shippers, and, to a lesser degree, some roasters provide in the chain.
In today's landscape, where is the role for future Ernesto Illys if they are not baristas?
Our point isn't to squelch the voice of the many ambitious baristas who have the commendable goals of quality coffee in mind. But we question whether should they be the only voice. It's time for the rest of the industry to speak up — and be recognized for the value they provide in the coffee chain.
The role of consumers
And on a slightly different note, because consumers of quality coffee need representation of their own kind, we believe we need a spokesperson. Forget Cicely Tyson sipping to the music of ELO for the NCA's Coffee Achievers campaign — we're voting for a new Espresso Achievers campaign featuring Iggy Pop and his heroin-addled body singing "Gimme Danger".
Iggy is our kind of spokesperson. Today the Daily Mirror (UK) reported on how he conquered his addictions through a love for red wine and … strong espresso: Iggy talks about addiction. We can see the slogans now: "A strong espresso: it's better than heroin." Sign us up!
Video: Iggy sez: Gimme a doppio.
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not to mention, most baristas just don't know what they are talking about. what they lack in knowledge they make up for in hubriis.
its an interesting point you try to make certainly. However, I'm not sure what you are implying? Within the industry, it seems to me the roasters pay a bigger part regarding industry bias, with even the most prolific baristas respecting and reccomending them.
Regarding the consumer level, of course the barista will play a big part representing the industry. Most consumers aren't interested with social networking for coffee, most couldn't care less about the intricacies, so for the most their link is with the barista in their local shop.
Also, how is Barista Exchange, and Common Grind reduntant in anyway, both cater happily to any aspect of the industry from baristas to growers?
But I don't know of a single barista who is unprepared to give credit where credit is due to roasters. In the UK there is not enough media coverage for any aspect of the coffee community, let alone roasters.
I am actually yet to interview a barista on my podcast, yet I've already dedicated 30 mins to interviewing Steve from Hasbean, have another in the pipeline plus coffee reviews, the only person I haven't interviewed is a barista!
And regarding barista exchange, whilst is has become an all round social networking site, it was conceived as a method to exchange baristas amongst different shops, giving them more experience, better cv's and great networking oppurtunities, however, you couldn't do that with roasters, growers etc… hence 'barista exchange'.
I believe strongly in the barista as a sales person and the final quality control but…
The whole concept of wavers, if you really look back seemed like a magnificent coup de grace. A way of saying, we have arrived and specifically, I the author of(or lecturer on) the concept have arrived. I made it to the top by saying we have arrived. In their own words, there can be no fourth wave so this is the supposed peak even if there are others doing much more progressive stuff. It was executed in much the same way Clover used the online echo chamber to build it's buzz. Sure I got the free T and mug too and they are cool people but the machine never did a good job at brewing. Temperature drops, fines, and filtration were issues often overlooked leading to under extracted or paper thin high toned cups. The marketing though, it was a fantastic plot and really played on the ego and elitism/exclusivity in the community.
I remember once getting a call from a prominent trainer who asked me for all my contacts locally as she was part of a new consulting business, saying 'you know, for third wave, for the team'. I thought, what a scam. I have worked hard for my friends and contacts to hand them over to someone spouting 3w nonsense who obviously has never read my site or understand my contempt for the online communities self congratulatory behavior.
I digress.


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Recent News
March 08, 2013
Bumble Bee Foods Expands Voluntary Recall on Specific Codes of 5-Ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna Products
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services received information regarding the expansion of a recall on specific codes of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna products. The recall was issued because the products do not meet the company's standards for seal tightness. Loose seals or seams could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens and lead to illness if consumed. There have been no reports to date of any illness associated with these products. Bumble Bee initially announced the voluntary recall on Wednesday, March 6 after identifying an issue on a manufacturing line, which has been corrected.
For a complete list of all products affected by the recall, you may view the full product recall at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm342851.htm?source=govdelivery.


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In this economy, some women are giving up shopping in favor of swapping.
Organized events -- fashion swap parties -- are breathing new life into old wardrobes.
"It's a way to get new stuff without spending any real money," swap organizer Jennifer Stimpson said.
Stimpson hosts fashion swap parties at her Dallas home about once a month. Women bring items they no longer want and receive "fake" money they can then use for the swap.
"If there's something four people want, you can best believe there's going to be a bidding war, and when that happens, watch out," she said.
Stimpson and her friends spent the better part of a recent Sunday afternoon exchanging gently used shoes, clothes and accessories.
"You bring items that you don't want; you shop around and bid on other items," participant Joy Hayden said.
Whether it's a pair of pumps you've outgrown, a necklace from an old flame or a purse that's collecting dust in your closet, anything is fair game.
"The spirit is to bring something you think someone else will want," Hayden said.
While no one makes money off of the event, no one spends money either.
It's customary at swap parties for the hostess to donate to charity whatever items don't sell.


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Endorsements for Gilad Atzmon's The Wandering Who
'Gilad Atzmon has written an absorbing and moving account of his journey from hard core Israeli nationalist to a de-Zionized patriot of humanity and passionate advocate of justice for the Palestinian people. It is a transformative story told with unflinching integrity that all (especially Jews) who care about real peace, as well as their own identity, should not only read, but reflect upon and discuss widely.'
Professor Richard Falk, Albert G. Milbank Professor of International Law Emeritus, Princeton University, author of over 20 books, and UN Special Rapporteur for Occupied Palestinian Territories.
'Gilad Atzmon has written a fascinating and provocative book on Jewish identity in the modern world. He shows how assimilation and liberalism are making it increasingly difficult for Jews in the Diaspora to maintain a powerful sense of their 'Jewishness.' Panicked Jewish leaders, he argues, have turned to Zionism (blind loyalty to Israel) and scaremongering (the threat of another Holocaust) to keep the tribe united and distinct from the surrounding goyim. As Atzmon's own case demonstrates, this strategy is not working and is causing many Jews great anguish. The Wandering Who? should be widely read by Jews and non-Jews alike.'
John J. Mearsheimer is the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago
'Gilad Atzmon's book, The Wandering Who? is as witty and thought provoking as its title. But it is also an important book, presenting conclusions about Jews, Jewishness and Judaism which some will find shocking but which are essential to an understanding of Jewish identity politics and the role they play on the world stage.'
Karl Sabbagh is a journalist, television producer and the author of several books including A Rum Affair, Power Into Art, Dr Riemann's Zeros and Palestine: A Personal History. He is currently the publisher of Hesperus Press
'Gilad Atzmon's The Wandering Who? is a series of brilliant illuminations and critical reflections on Jewish ethnocentrism and the hypocrisy of those who speak in the name of universal values and act tribal. Relying on autobiographical and existential experiences, as well as intimate observations of everyday life, both informed by profound psychological insights, Atzmon does what many critics of Israel fail to do; he uncovers the links between Jewish identity politics in the Diaspora with their ardent support for the oppressive policies of the Israeli state.
Atzmon provides deep insights into "neo-ghetto" politics. He has the courage - so profoundly lacking among western intellectuals - to speak truth to the power of highly placed and affluent Zionists who shape the agendas of war and peace in the English-speaking world. With wit and imagination, Atzmon's passionate confrontation with neo-conservative power grabbers and liberal yea sayers sets this book apart for its original understanding of the dangers of closed minds with hands on the levers of power.
This book is more than a "study of Jewish identity politics" insofar as we are dealing with a matrix of power that affects all who cherish self-determination and personal freedom in the face of imperial and colonial dictates.'
Professor James Petras, Bartle Professor of Sociology at Binghamton University, New York, author of more than 62 books including The Power of Israel in the United States.
'Atzmon's insight into the organism created by the Zionist movement is explosive. The Wandering Who? tears the veil off of Israel's apparent civility, its apparent friendship with the United States, and its expressed solicitude for Western powers, exposing beneath the assassin ready to slay any and all that interfere with its tribal focused ends.'
Professor William A. Cook, Professor of English at the University of La Verne in southern California, and author of The Rape Of Palestine.
'The Wandering Who? features Gilad Atzmon at his delightful and insightful best: engaging, provocative and persuasive.'
Jeff Gates, author of Guilt By Association: How Deception and Self-Deceit Took America to War
'The Wandering Who? is a pioneering work that deserves to be read and Gilad Atzmon is brave to write this book!'
Dr. Samir Abed-Rabbo, author and Professor Emeritus in the field of international law. He is director of the Center for Arabic and Islamic Studies in Brattleboro, Vermont and the former Dean of The Jerusalem School for Law and Diplomacy.


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Rail services in West and South Yorkshire are facing disruption this morning after a train derailed.
Cross Country, East Midlands Trains and Northern Rail services have been hit following the incident near Moorthorpe station last night.
Among the routes affected is Leeds to London St Pancras.
National Rail Enquiries said work was ongoing to re-rail the train and repair any damage to the railway, but the line at Moorthorpe was not expected to re-open until approximately 3pm.
The following changes have been put in place:
• Cross Country services will be diverted between Wakefield Westgate and Sheffield, extending journey times by up to 15 minutes.
• The 6.34am East Midlands Train service from Leeds to London St Pancras International will be diverted between Wakefield Westgate and Sheffield, extending the journey time by up to 15 minutes.
• Northern Rail services between Leeds/York and Sheffield via Moorthorpe will be replaced by buses between Wakefield Westgate and Swinton, with journey times being extended by up to 45 minutes.
• Additional trains will run between Wakefield Westgate and Leeds, Thurnscoe and Sheffield and Fitzwilliam and Leeds.


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Ultra prepared
Kit: Vermont 50 Ultramarathon
There are basically two schools of thought when assembling a kit for an ultramarathon, and they're about the same as any sort of race, hike or expedition: comprehensive preparation and more weight, or as minimalist as possible. The decision gets easier for experienced racers who know how to measure their needs versus what's available on the course and what they can leave at drop stations, but for first-time ultra-distance runners, the decision can be a little confounding. You want to be very prepared and very light. This setup for the Vermont 50 — a trail run — reflects a good balance of preparedness and weight, with a bias toward the former in the choice of a hydration pack.


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How would you perform a grep for text that appears on two lines?
For example:
pbsnodes is a command I use that returns the utilization of a linux cluster
root$ pbsnodes
state = free
procs = 2
bar = foobar
state = free
procs = 4
bar = foobar
state = busy
procs = 8
bar = foobar
I want to determine the number of procs that match nodes that are in state 'free'. So far I have been able to determine the "number of procs" and "the nodes in free state", but I want to combine them into one command that shows all free procs.
In the above example, the correct answer would be 6 (2+4).
What I have
root$ NUMBEROFNODES=`pbsnodes|grep 'state = free'|wc -l`
root$ echo $NUMBEROFNODES
root$ NUMBEROFPROCS=`pbsnodes |grep "procs = "|awk '{ print $3 }' | awk '{ sum+=$1 } END { print sum }'`
root$ echo $NUMBEROFPROCS
How can I search for every line that reads 'procs = x', but only if the line above it reads 'state = free?


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Throwback lodging: Stay in another era
By Marie Glancy O'Shea, Special to CNN • Updated 16th July 2013
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As often as we talk about "getting away from it all," it's rare to find a retreat that drops us in another era. Most accommodations assume guests need soft sheets, WiFi and a certain predictability to feel at home.
Yet for many travelers, ease and convenience take a backseat to authenticity, and the best place to stay is the one that will startle you out of your everyday life. That's why at some destinations, the absence of electricity and running water are selling points. Elsewhere, bygone eras are carefully conjured to create a sense of living history.
8 hotels still fresh at 100
Try staying in one of these five spots if you're looking for a dramatic perspective shift:
Shack Up Inn
, Clarksdale, Mississippi
In the Mississippi Delta, timeworn sharecroppers' shacks once dotted the landscape. But as farm workers, both black and white, left the region in search of better jobs, shacks were left derelict and often destroyed. Enter the Shack Up Inn in Clarksdale. Owners Guy Malvezzi, Bill Talbot and a few other locals opened the now 38-room inn in 1998 in part to preserve an endangered piece of history.
They were inspired with the idea after one set up his own shack on the former Hopson Plantation, located three miles from the crossroads of Highways 46 and 61, where legend has it blues musician Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil for his guitar-playing skills. Passing tourists from as far away as Europe and Asia began inquiring about renting the shack.
"I said, you know, we could have a nice little business here, but we need more shacks," recalls Malvezzi, whose own grandfathers grew up in migrant shacks. Soon they were transporting shacks from up to 30 miles away, most built between the 1920s and the 1950s. As the supply dwindled, Malvezzi and Talbot began buying and "funking up" eco shacks made with structurally insulated panels. They also fixed up rooms (or "bins") in the plantation's one-time cotton gin.
No one's pretending a stay at the Shack Up Inn resembles the harsh lives sharecroppers endured. Bins and shacks come with air conditioning, plumbing and even Internet access, but don't expect
sheet thread-count specs and wake-up calls
. The ethos is rooted instead in "a down-home feel," says Malvezzi, whose target market encompasses blues enthusiasts, artists and those interested in history and the civil rights movement. The area's musical heritage is a key part of the Shack Up experience. The inn hosts a harmonica workshop three times a year and recently held its first blues guitar and bass camp. Such modern-day legends as Robert Plant and Tom Waits have been known to spend the night.
Shack Up Inn is open year round. Rooms vary in style, size and price, but most are $65-$80 per night with a two-night minimum stay on weekends. You must be 25 years or older to rent a room. 662-624-8329.
6 hot resorts for adults only
Historic Occidental Hotel
Buffalo, Wyoming
Once a landmark of the old west, the Historic Occidental Hotel in Buffalo, Wyoming, was closed and slated for destruction when Dawn Wexo and her late husband, John, moved to town in 1997. Seeking a home for their publishing company, the couple purchased the property.
"When we started walking through it we realized, 'My God, this is a time capsule,'" says Wexo. Among the treasures they uncovered: original wainscoting, decorated tin ceilings and a telegraph key used by invaders in the fabled Johnson County War.
They decided to restore the Occidental, which once sheltered the likes of Buffalo Bill, Butch Cassidy and Theodore Roosevelt. Five rooms opened in 2003; there are now 16 with the restoration complete. The building doubles as a 501(c)3 museum with free admission, and Wexo is determined that visitors enjoy "a complete sensory experience," from squeaky floors and bullet holes in the saloon to vintage radios piping 1920s music.
An 8,000-volume library draws guests into quiet time: "People discover it and they don't go back to their rooms to watch television," Wexo says. The atmosphere even impresses kids. "I see those iPhones go down."
Rooms are $75-$195 in peak season, not including breakfast. 307-684-0451.
Mullins Log Cabin
, Grant County, Kentucky
Soon after Abraham Lincoln's birth in a log cabin in rural Kentucky, the Mullins Log Cabin was built in the state's Grant County. Owner Judy Mullins acquired the building in the early '90s and has been renting it ever since to families, school groups and others seeking a rustic getaway. With no running water, electricity or insulation, the cabin offers a good idea of what life was like more than a century and a half ago.
Oil lamps and a wood stove provide light and heat, but the most popular months for the cabin are temperate ones. In warmer weather guests can loll in a clawfoot bathtub out back and cross a small creek to find a grill. There are wooded areas for hiking, and Mullins teaches workshops on chair weaving and the uses of local herbs.
Or you may prefer to ponder all this humble cabin has witnessed. Based on its location, Mullins believes Civil War soldiers heading to battle in nearby Cynthiana likely dropped by. Rental is $65 a night. 859-322-3082.
, Skinnskatteberg, Sweden
The grass-covered huts of Kolarbyn in Skinnskatteberg, Sweden, look straight out of a woodland fairytale. In fact, they're the kind of dwelling Swedish forest workers used for hundreds of years. About 80 miles from Stockholm, this lakeside resort comprises 11 huts and a wood cabin. With no electricity or plumbing, visitors get a camper's proximity to nature, with some notable extras: fireplaces, sheepskin rugs and a floating sauna, to name a few.
The extreme simplicity of Kolarbyn has attracted guests from 76 countries, by the count of owner Andreas Ahlsén.
Families are welcome. "Kids love it. They're just playing around and they forget all these toys and modern stuff."
Guests can also partake in survival courses and guided wildlife watching tours featuring moose, beavers and even wolves. But there's no fear of huffing and puffing outside these huts, says Ahlsén. "The wolves in Sweden are very shy."
Kolarbyn is open on weekends in winter, daily in summer. Lodging is about $60 a night for adults, $35 for children. 46-70/400-7053.
Mountain Hotel Obersteinberg,
above Stechelberg, Switzerland
When summer comes to the Swiss Alps, long days flood the Mountain Hotel Obersteinberg with natural light. At night the candles and gas lamps are lit, because this remote escape run by the von Allmen family -- built sometime in the 1800s -- is without electricity or running water.
Located above the Alpine village of Stechelberg, itself 3,000 feet above sea level, Hotel Obersteinberg is reached by a two-hour uphill hike. (There's no website,
but Stechelberg's tourist office has a listing
About 50 miles southwest of Lucerne, the hotel is on a working dairy farm where you can watch cheese making each morning. Private rooms are about $90 per person; dormitory beds are about $72 per person. Prices include breakfast and supper. Open June 1-September 30. 41-33/855 20 33.
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Is there a description of of sheaf cohomology for the sheaf of sections of a continuous function in terms of common constructions in Algebraic Topology?
In more detail: Any sheaf on a space X can be described as the sheaf of sections of some continuous map from the étale space Y to X. In fact, the category of sheaves (of sets) on X is equivalent to the category of maps to X which are local homeomorphisms. A sheaf of Abelian groups is the same as an Abelian group object in the category of sheaves of sets, so instead of talking about cohomology of sheaves, we could talk about cohomology of an Abelian group object in the category of local homeomorphisms to X, that is, a local homeomorphism from some space Y to X such that, roughly, every fibre has an Abelian group structure where all the multiplications (of the fibres) put together form a continuous map from Y × X Y to Y.
It seems like there should be a simple description of cohomology of X with coefficient in a sheaf of Abelian groups in terms of the corresponding map Y → X that uses only usual constructions in Algebraic Topology and the (fibrewise) group structure of Y. Is there one?


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NEW YORK RANGERS SEASON SUBSCRIBER FAN FEST POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
New York, August 26, 2011 – The Rangers Season Subscriber Fan Fest scheduled for Saturday, August 27th will be postponed due to inclement weather forecasted. Fan Fest is rescheduled for Saturday, September 10th at the MSG Training Center. Please note this is a ticketed event and is not open to the general public.
If you had an existing ticket, please refer to it for schedule information. All tickets remain valid and will be honored. Season ticket holders can visit www.nyrsubcentral.com for complete information about the event or please contact your Rangers Dedicated Experience Manager at 212-465-6073.


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Thursday, November 29th, 2012
- NPAC (Nuclear/Particle/Astro/Cosmo) Forum
- Microwave Detection of Cosmic Ray Air Showers
- Time: 2:30 pm
- Place: 4274 Chamberlin Hall
- Speaker: Christopher Williams, Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics, The University of Chicago
- Abstract: I will present the design and implementation of the Microwave Detection of Air Showers (MIDAS) experiment, a pathfinder for detection of Extensive Air Showers (EAS) induced by Ultra High Energy Cosmic Rays (UHECRs). The MIDAS experiment uses a multi-pixel imaging telescope instrumented with commercially sourced GHz receivers and custom fast-detection electronics to search for EAS. The microwave detection technique is analogous to the already successful fluorescence technique, but with nearly 100% duty cycle. If successful, the microwave technique will provide an attractive method for instrumenting the extremely large areas required by future UHECR observatories. The first science phase of the MIDAS experiment gathered 61 days of livetime data operating on the University of Chicago campus. I will present the current limits on EAS microwave emission from this data set. The second science phase is underway with installation of the MIDAS detector at the Pierre Auger Observatory in MalargA1/4e, Argentina. Operating in coincidence with the Auger surface detector will greatly increase the sensitivity of the MIDAS experiment.
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This exploding Pikachu is not actually the creepiest of photographer Alan Sailer's explosions series. (That would be the doll head.) But it's still plenty off-putting.
Sailer is a photographer who specialises in high-speed images — in particular, high-speed images of things being shot or blowing up. As he describes it, the destruction of an innocent Pokémon was merely an explosion of opportunity:
I ran into a garage sale that had this nice big hard plastic Pikachu.
Perfect target.
They wanted 2$, but when I told them I was going to blow it up for a picture, the kid who owned it said alright for one buck.
I filled it with red gelatine, crossed my fingers and fantastic, it turned out great.
The red gelatin is, really, the best and worst part. Poor Pikachu.
Achoo Pikachu [Flickr, via Incredible Things]


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Consumer alert: Tax scam emails target Nebraskans
Attorney General Jon Bruning issued a consumer alert Wednesday for Nebraskans to be wary of emails claiming to be sent from Internal Revenue Service tax agents.
Since Monday's April 15 tax deadline, the state has received five reports of these scams, Bruning said.
"The IRS does not initiate contact via email. Unsolicited emails sent from those claiming to be IRS agents or affiliated with the IRS are not legitimate, are meant to gather personal data from the recipient and should be deleted immediately," said Bruning.
Bruning said the scam emails tell recipients they have overpaid their taxes and are able to receive additional tax refund money.
The scammers provide a link and instructions on how to get the "over payment" refunded. The link routes recipients to another website where personal information is collected.
Unsolicited emails claiming to be from the IRS or from an IRS-related entity should be reported to email@example.com or the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division at 800-727-6432.


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Lamborn: Supermax case shows perils of civilian terror trials
Congressman Doug Lamborn said today that the case of a convicted terrorist who has won the ability to take the U.S. government to trial over his prison conditions shows the risk that civilian trials for terrorists could pose.
Khalfan Khamis Mohammed, who built the bomb that killed 11 at the U.S. embassy in Tanzania, is suing the federal government, saying that restrictions on his communication at the ultra-lockdown Supermax prison in Florence violate his First Amendment rights. Last week, U.S. District Judge Marcia Krieger denied (PDF) a government request to decide the case in its favor, meaning Mohammed is clear for trial. If he wins there, Mohammed could have far fewer restrictions on whom he could communicate with and how much supervision that communication receives.
Lamborn, a Colorado Springs Republican whose district includes Supermax, said allowing Mohammed more liberties with communication could give the terrorist a chance to incite violence. That echoes the argument of the government, which restricted Mohammed's communication after other terrorists at Supermax were found to have communicated with Islamic radicals overseas. (Krieger ruled that Mohammed's claims have enough validity to go forward because the government didn't have an individualized reason for putting the restrictions on Mohammed.)
"I'm hopeful that, upon trial, the government will present enough evidence to show that these measures should stay in place," Lamborn said today.
But, even more important, Lamborn contended, is that the case shows the danger of trying terror suspects in civilian courts.


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In an obvious attempt to hasten the destruction of mankind, a team of scientists at the University of Texas at Austin built a neural network and promptly induced in the system a state of digital Schizophrenia. The DISCERN neural network was created, in part, to test a hypothesis that schizophrenic symptoms are a byproduct of the sufferer's inability to efficiently ignore stimuli — they can't forget information as easily as the average person. The team mimicked this effect by programming DISCERN to learn natural language — storing information based on the relationship of the words and sentences. As the team increased the system's rate of learning, DISCERN could not properly parse the data, resulting "language abnormalities that suggest schizophrenia," according to one researcher. DISCERN eventually started putting itself at the center of delusional stories, even going so far as to claim responsibility for a terrorist bombing.
[University of Texas - Austin via ScienceBlog.com via Popular Science]


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Environ™ Easy Mat 240V 5' x 15', 75 sq.ft. - 3.7A
- 10 Year Warranty under Laminate & Floating Hardwood, 5 Year under Carpet (US Only)
Bring extra comfort to your home by adding radiant heat to your carpet (U.S. only), laminate, engineered wood, or floating wood floors with the WarmlyYours 240 VAC 5′ x 15′ Environ™ Easy Mat. Installation is easy—no adhesive or cutting needed—allowing you to add radiant comfort to small spaces or target specific areas in larger rooms where you want it most. The ultra-thin foil mat is C-UL-US Listed for safety and provides of coverage at 12 watts per square foot.
|Watts Per Sq. Ft.
|10 Watts Per Sq. Ft.
Warranty / Certifications
|cULus listed
|10 Year Warranty under Laminate & Floating Hardwood, 5 Year under Carpet (US Only)
|BTU Per Hour
Product Dimensions
|Cold Lead Length
|75 Sq. Ft.
|Heating Element Thickness
|10.4 lbs
|Country of Origin (COO)
|Floor Types
|Commonly installed beneath carpet (US Only) and laminate
Example Floor Plan
This is a real example of a floor plan that uses this product. If you want to design your own room or have any questions, please contact us.
Subfloor Wood
Voltage 240V
This Floor Plan Includes:
Documents & Manuals
Project Planners
- Floor Heating Request for Quotation Form
- Permanent Fixture Sample Drawing
- Environ Checklist Materials And Tools Checklist
- Heat Loss Calculation Request Form
Technical Information
Wiring Diagrams
Case Studies
Customer Questions & Answers
How much does it cost to run an electric floor heating system?
The answer to this question will depend on a whole host of variables, including, but not limited to, the run time (for supplemental heating, we usually recommend between 4-8 hours per day), the heating system you're using, the total square footage, and your local electrical cost. Typically, the cost is just a few cents a day.
To figure out how much a floor heating system might cost to run for you, make sure to use our interactive Operating Cost Calculator.
How does electric floor heating compare to central or forced air heating?
Typically, electric floor heating is used as a supplemental heat source but in some cases, it can be used as a primary heat source. Electric floor heating is more energy efficient, less prone to spreading dust and allergens, and easier to control from room to room. Air-based heating systems can be used for both heating and cooling and can be a good way to control air quality in the home with regular maintenance.
For a more in-depth answer to this question, check out this blog.
Do I have to replace my floor to install a radiant heating system?
Yes. While there are some systems that can be installed beneath floor joists, most radiant heating systems will need to be installed beneath the floor itself. This is why the best time to install floor heating is during a remodel or as a part of a new construction, when a floor is being installed anyways.
If you're interested in alternative radiant heating methods, check out our Radiant Panels, which are wall-mounted and use infrared technology to provide supplemental heating.
What's the difference between hydronic (heated water tubing) and electric floor heating?
Hydronic systems operate by using heated water pumped through tubing beneath the floor. Electric underfloor heating works with heated cables beneath the floor. Typically, hydronic systems are a good choice for new construction projects and electric systems are better for remodels or single rooms. This is because the high installation costs of hydronic systems (boilers, pumps, etc.) makes them cost-prohibitive for projects like a bathroom or kitchen.
For a more complete answer to this question, check out this blogpost.
How does electric in-floor heating work?
These systems work by having an electric heating cable installed underneath the flooring (embedded or floating, depending on the system and floor type), which is then wired to a special thermostat (either one specifically designed for floor heating, like a WarmlyYours' nSpiration Series control, or a third-party thermostat). When turned on, the heating cable emits heat upward through the flooring which is then radiated throughout the room, heating all solid surfaces.
What wood laminates are compatible with Environ™ Heating System?
Verify that your laminate is warranted for use with radiant heat. Most modern wood laminate floors are compatible with Environ™ Flex Rolls, but the maximum thickness of the timber / laminate / wooden flooring should not exceed 5/8" (15mm). Flooring that has metallic strips as part of its locking system is NOT compatible, as these metallic strips may damage the Environ™ Flex Rolls. Also laminates that have their pad already attached to the laminate are not compatible with the Environ™ Flex Rolls.
What underlayments are compatible with Environ Heating System?
Any type of underlayment/padding may be used as long as it has a density of 6-8 pounds per cubic foot. Certain underlayment, such as ¼" (6mm) thick cork, or 5mm CeraZorb are recommended for Environ™ Flex Rolls. It is also acceptable to place a vapor barrier, such as a plastic sheet, under the underlayment. Underlayment papers are not compatible with Environ™ Flex Rolls. Underlayment is necessary to prevent Environ™ Flex Rolls from damage from the weight of the floor, furniture, and people. Unavoidable wooden floor movements will not harm Environ™ Flex Rolls. Wooden floors expand and contract with temperature and moisture change. The wooden floor "moves" on top of Environ™ Flex Rolls. This movement will not damage Environ™ Flex Rolls when the installation is done correctly and the underside of the final floor covering is installed evenly. Some underlayment materials also have a noise reducing and insulating effect. When installing over concrete, a ¼" underlayment is mandatory. Any underlayment available in ¼" size is acceptable in most cases. CeraZorb, cork, or ¼" to 3/8" of expanded polystyrene (EPS) with a density of 2 pounds per cubic foot or more, are recommended for installation under Environ™ Flex Rolls. When installing over a concrete slab, choose the underlayment with the highest R-Value.
What is the warranty for the Environ™ floor heating system?
Environ™ Floor Heating Systems are backed by WarmlyYours 5 and 10 year "No Nonsense™ Warranty* and WarmlyYours highly recognized lifetime 24/7 technical support. Due to the fact that we will also cover not only the cost of labor, but also the cost of the floor itself, our warranty is renowned for being an industry best. Our "No Nonsense™ Warranty" for Environ covers 5 years for under carpet applications and 10 years for under laminate or floating wood floors.
I have multiple Environ™ flex rolls, how do I connect them to the thermostat?
Multiple Environ™ products may be connected in parallel directly to a thermostat or through the junction box. Please ensure the total amperage of all connected mats doesn't exceed the thermostat's maximum load.
I have a pre-attached underlayment on my laminate flooring, can I use Environ™?
No. Laminates that have their pad already attached to the laminate are not compatible with the Environ™ Products.
What is the typical operating cost of the Environ™ floor heating system?
The actual cost of operating your floor heating system will vary depending upon a number of factors including the cost of electricity in your area and the length of time you run your system. Try our Operating Cost Calculator for a quick estimate.
How many watts per square foot does Environ™ deliver?
The Environ™ Flex Rolls and Easy Mats are designed to deliver 12 watts per square foot.
Is the Environ™ floor heating system installed directly up to the wall end to end and can I have it installed under my couch too?
For carpet applications, we require 12" around the perimeter of the room so that a carpet stretcher can be used without damaging the Environ roll or mat. With laminate floors, you can install it wall to wall. We do not recommend heating under heavy pieces (100lb/ft2). And, never heat under permanent fixtures.
Will this burn the laminate or carpet?
No, as long as a licensed electrician properly installs it. We suggest setting your nSpiration Series thermostat control at a maximum of 85°F when the system is installed under laminate flooring. See your laminate manufacturer for their requirements regarding their product when used with electric radiant heat.
Is there a visual height difference between carpets with Environ™ underneath and without and will the heating system make a crunching sound under my feet?
The height difference and sound is purely dependent on the choice of carpet and padding. Different carpets and carpet pads have different qualities and will be a determining part of height and sound.
How thick are the roll/mat and electrical cord?
The roll and mat is 1/16" thick, and the cord is 1/4" in diameter.
Do I need insulation when installing a floor heating system over a concrete slab?
When WarmlyYours floor heating systems are being installed on a concrete slab, we strongly recommend adding a layer of insulation over the slab prior to installing the system. While our systems provide up to 25% more heating power per square foot than many of our competitors, the slab will always act as a "heat sink." Some of the heat that would otherwise be transferred to the flooring surface will remain in the slab, causing the floor's surface temperature to be considerably lower. This is true with any floor warming system.
When installed on top of a concrete slab without insulation, it is generally accepted that a radiant floor heating system will take the chill away from the floor and provide a small amount of warmth. Adding insulation on top of the slab and beneath any floor heating system will allow a greater percentage of the heat generated to transfer to the flooring surface. This results in greater efficiency and therefore faster warm up times, higher expected surface temperatures and lower energy usage. The floor will have the capacity to warm to a comfortable temperature, and in some cases can be employed as the primary heat source for that room.
The recommended types of insulation are natural cork, insulated tile backer boards and insulated underlayment, such as CeraZorb synthetic cork.
What voltage does WarmlyYours floor heating systems utilize?
The floor heating systems are offered in both 120 volt and 240 volt for the North American market. A 208 volt breaker panel can also accommodate our 240 volt floor heating system. It is important to note that the energy consumption will be the same: a 240 volt system will not cost more to operate than a 120 volt system. You are billed in kilowatts, and the 120 volt and 240 volt systems use the same amount of kilowatts. WarmlyYours often specifies a 120 volt system in smaller projects while a 240 volt system is typically recommended for larger projects (120 square feet of electric floor heating coverage or more). The benefit of switching to a 240 volt system is the reduction in amperage. Our programmable thermostat can control a radiant floor system up to 15 amps. The 120 volt system will reach 15 amps at 120 square feet of electric floor heating coverage. However, the 240 volt system will reach 15 amps at 240 square feet of electric floor heating coverage, allowing a much larger system to be connected to the thermostat. For installations over 240 square feet, a relay contactor or power modules are needed.
How do I work with my electrician to install WarmlyYours electric floor heating?
While WarmlyYours systems are typically installed by your floor covering contractor, a licensed electrician is recommended for the final thermostat hook-up. With every quote, we provide an Installation Plan layout, together with an electrical plan that has all the info required for the electrician.
What type of flooring can I install along with an electric floor heating system?
WarmlyYours' TempZone™ product is most commonly installed under tile, stone, and marble flooring, but can also be installed under many other popular floor covering options such as hardwood, vinyl and linoleum. We also have our Environ system, which is an electric floor heating product as well and is specially designed for installation under carpet (in the U.S. only), laminate and floating wood. WarmlyYours can accommodate any flooring type with either of the floor heating products that we offer. If your flooring type isn't listed here, just give us a call at (800) 875-5285 and we will be happy to discuss it with you.
What temperature will my heated floor reach?
The temperature of your floor can range anywhere between 75°F to 95°F. The floor's actual temperature will depend on a number of factors including the amount of heat loss that the room experiences as well as the room's configuration. For instance, the warmth contained in a two story entry way would likely be less than that of a smaller, more enclosed area such as a bathroom. In a bathroom that is located on the second floor of your home or over another floor in your home that is typically heated, the temperature of your heated floor should easily reach a comfortable temperature of 85 degrees Fahrenheit, if installed correctly. For the heat loss calculation for your specific room, you can access the Heat Loss Calculator or you can call us at (800) 875-5285 and a Customer Service Representative will make the calculation for you.
What is the total power/amperage that the floor heating system draws and does this system need a dedicated circuit?
The amount of amperage draw depends upon how large the area is that you are heating. For coverage of areas less than 30 square feet, the system will draw less than 3 or 4 amps. If you have a larger area over 120 square feet of heated space, then you may need a larger breaker plus additional controls. No matter what the size of the area you choose to heat, we recommend a dedicated circuit for your system.
If I have extra cold lead wire, can I trim off what I don't need for my installation?
Yes. Unlike the heating cable, the cold lead wires can be trimmed or lengthened with additional lead wire which can be purchased from WarmlyYours.
How will radiant floor heating affect my wood floor?
WarmlyYours nSpiration controls are equipped with an in-floor sensor to precisely control the floor's temperature to comply with the wood manufacturer's temperature recommendation.
How do I know if I am installing my floor heating system properly?
Please keep in mind that you must check your system with a Digital Ohms meter in conjunction with a Circuit Check™. Take an initial reading as soon as you take the product out of the box to verify that it is within -5% / +10% of the values stated on the product's label. This will give you a basis of comparison for future readings. Take a second reading once you have positioned the system to match your custom installation plan. It is also advisable to take an additional reading in the middle of the tile installation, just to make sure that the Circuit Check™ is doing its job. Then, take a final reading when you are finished with the floor installation and are ready to hook up the thermostat.
The Circuit Check™ is a tool developed by WarmlyYours to give you peace of mind and ensure trouble-free installations. Simply hook up the cold leads to the tool while you position the system to match your custom installation plan.
The Circuit Check™ will continuously monitor the continuity of the circuit during the installation of your system and during the installation of your flooring. The Circuit Check™ beeps immediately when a short in the system is detected, alerting you to a potentially damaged cable in the area you are working, before you lay the tile over the floor heating system. The WarmlyYours technical support team is available 24/7 to provide assistance if the alarm sounds, or if you would have any questions during your installation.
Is WarmlyYours Safe and what About EMF?
Our floor heating systems have withstood rigorous safety testing and earned the UL listing. They produce much less EMF than common household appliances like your TV or vacuum cleaner. The EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute) tests all electrical devices and publishes the data. Many common household appliances are tested at a distance of 6 inches. The test results indicate that on average, the EMF emitted for the following appliances, measured in Milligauss (mG) units, is:
Vacuum Cleaner: 300 mG
Microwave: 200 mG
Portable Heater: 100 mG
Dishwasher: 20 mG
Washing Machine: 20 mG
WarmlyYours TempZone™ (Twin): 1.8 mG
How can I determine what I need for my floor heating project and how can I find out what my floor heating system will cost?
You can use the Instant Quote Tool, which gives you many options for your floor heating coverage. Use this interactive tool to design your room online and receive an instant quotation with product recommendations, rough-in and installation kits, cost of your control, etc. Planning your floor heating project is made easy when using our Instant Quote Tool.
Send us your floor plan or fax it to (800) 408-1100 and we will send you a quote, product recommendation and a free custom installation plan for your project.
Can I use a floor heating system as a primary heat source?
Yes, in most cases, a floor heating system can be effective as a primary heat source. However, our TempZone™ and Environ™ systems are most commonly used as a secondary heat source, providing floor-to-ceiling radiant heat to any room in your home where you desire more warmth and comfort.
If you are considering electric floor heating for an addition to your home, such as a sunroom where you have no other source of heat, WarmlyYours offers an innovative online tool which calculates approximate heat loss. This tool can help you to determine if a WarmlyYours' floor heating system will provide your desired comfort temperature throughout the year. You can access the Heat Loss Calculator or you can call us at (800) 875-5285 and a Customer Service Representative will make the calculation for you.
Customer Reviews
240 V Flat Lead achieved an average rating of 4.9 stars with 27 reviews by our customers.
Very Satisfied
Richard M., Otisville, MI on 08/13/2017
I have not been able to install the product I purchased from WarmlyYours as yet, but am very satisfied with all products I have purchased from WarmlyYours in the past.
I am so Glad I Discovered the Easy Mat
Clint L., MANITOU SPRINGS, CO on 05/02/2017
I am so glad I discovered the Easy Mat. I placed 2 of them (5' X 10') in a well insulated third floor remodel in our house. The third floor has no other heating source. We installed good pad, the mats, then good wool carpet. This was wired to the nSpire Touch WiFi thermostat. Installation was straightforward. The setup does an amazing job of heating the room and keeping us comfortable. It is now the go to floor when things get a little chilly in our 1888 Stone Victorian house. Highly recommended.
Good stuff!
William B., CLINTON, CT on 03/28/2017
Very easy to DYI. The instructions and the videos on the website were extremely helpful. The product works great. Nice even heat distribution. I keep the floor temp same as room temp. Big difference in comfort level. Good stuff!
Good product
Ken B., Airdrie, AB on 04/18/2016
Good product, no issues, simple to install.
We are thrilled with how this product performs
Andrea P., Hinsdale, IL on 04/16/2016
Amazing product! We installed it in a family room we remodeled. The family room was part of an addition that was on a slab so the room was extremely cold especially in the winter. We used the mat under pad and carpet and it heats up in minutes. We are thrilled with how this product performs.
Toasty warm!
Susan T., TRENTON, IL on 04/16/2016
I love my heated flooring... it keeps my feet toasty warm!
Am enjoying Warmly Yours very much. Mrs. Maddie Cannino
John C., Mchenry, IL on 06/18/2013
Am enjoying Warmly Yours very much. Mrs. Maddie Cannino
Love the product
David I., Apple Valley, MN on 05/17/2013
I used the panel as I was finishing an older basement. The panel is used in my TV room and was extremely easy to install. I met the carpet guys there and rolled out the panel after they installed the carpet pad. It could not of gone any easier. The system heats well as we can sit on the floor in the middle of a Minnesota winter. Love the product.
Prompt delivery. Good follow up. Product is easy to install.
Robert G., Sudbury, ON on 04/18/2013
Prompt delivery. Good follow up. Product is easy to install. Very pleased overall.
Love it!
Marc N., Richmond Hill, ON on 01/14/2013
Love it! Easy install and operation, toasty toes all 'round Thanks!


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Friday, July 23, 2010
The Tour de France and Genealogy
OK, the Tour de France really has nothing to do much with genealogy, except that for the first time ever, I have had full cable-TV coverage of the bike race. What this means is I spent an inordinate amount of time watching bike racers rather than writing blog posts. The race is essentially over on Saturday, July 24, for 2010 and so I will likely be back with some interesting stuff shortly thereafter.
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Fenway Park – Part 3 of 3 (A Moment to Remember – 7/5/09)
For the second day in a row, we woke up and had breakfast and played some baseball in Copley Square. On this day, however, we just played catch and did some base running (on four drains in front of the Church in the square).
Soon, it was time to head to Fenway Park for our final game of the weekend roadtrip. We were hoping for a Mariners sweep. But it wasn't in the cards.
I'm going to break with my usual protocol and skip to the fourth inning. I'll go back and cover the game from the beginning, but I don't want to bury the most important part of this unfortunate Mariners loss in the middle of the entry.
You might have noticed by now that I am a big Mariners fan. And, by definition, that means I am a huge Ken Griffey, Jr. fan. Ken Griffey, Jr. means everything to Mariners fans (at least to real Mariners fans). I was 13 when Griff broke into the Mariners back in 1989.
The Mariners were a fairly unimportant team until 1989. Well, they were important to me and about 10,000 other people in the state of Washington. But they were sort of a minor league Major League team to everyone else. They had zero winning seasons in their history. There were constant rumors and threats that the team would move — most notably to Tampa, Florida. The Kingdome — as beautiful and perfect as it was — was largely empty. (By the way, that wasn't sarcasm, the Kingdome was, indeed, beautiful and perfect).
And then, in April 1989, things changed. KEN GRIFFEY, JR. ARRIVED! All of a sudden, one of the most celebrated young ball players in baseball was a Seattle Mariner. People started to pay some attention to our club. People started showing up at the Kingdome.
In 1991, we had a WINNING SEASON!
In 1995, we WON THE WEST! We made the PLAYOFFS!! We were two games from the World Series.
The Mariners were no longer going to move away! Instead, they built Safeco Field. It was a golden era in Mariners baseball.
Long story short: Ken Griffey, Jr. changed baseball in Seattle, he saved baseball in Seattle, he IS baseball in Seattle.
Therefore, when my son was born in 2006 and we started going to baseball games together, I had a goal: Take Tim to see Griffey.
We have had incredibly bad luck in this respect. Prior to this weekend, we had gone to see him play more than 10 times, and Griff played in only three of those games. In those games, he has had gone hitless (but with a bunch of walks).
So we turn to this game. Shortly before game time, they announced the starting line-up. I was more saddened to learn that Mike Sweeney would be DH'ing and Griffey would have the day off.
I started thinking worst case scenario. This is very possibly our final Mariners game of the season. They don't come back to the Northeast this season. In 30 years, would Tim have to tell his son, "Yeah, your grandpa took me to see the great Ken Griffey, Jr. when I was a boy. But I never saw him get a hit." I hated the thought. But there was nothing I could do about it. The Mariners were facing a lefty, Jon Lester, and Mike Sweeney had to get his work in to stay sharp.
Then in the fourth inning (with no disrepect to Sweeney), something wonderful happened:
I was totally unprepared. (That notice was actually posted in the 5th or 6th inning).
Tim was sitting on my shoulders. We were at a food stand behind the grandstand behind the seats by the 1B dugout. I had just ordered a sausage with onions and peppers (for me), a hot dog (for Tim), a diet coke, and a bag of peanuts. There was no counter at the cash registered so I had to hold everything in one hand while finding my money and paying the cashier with the other hand (while still balancing Tim on my shoulders with no hands).
In the midst of all of this, I hear the following over the stadium P.A. system:
"Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, JUNIOR!"
Instantly, my thought was, "The Red Sox don't have a Junior! AHHHHH!!!"
I jammed my wallet and change into my pocket, gathered up everything as best as I could and ran toward the field as fast as I could.
This picture shows our starting point and our route to the field:
When we ran into the back of the grandstand, I believe we were in Section 13 or 14.
I yelled up to Tim, "I THINK GRIFF IS UP!"
Right as we got in view of the field, we saw Lester start his wind up and deliver a pitch to Griffey. What happened next was possibly the most beautiful thing I have ever seen at a major league stadium: Griff drilled the pitch off of the Green Monster!
According to my DVR, it looked something like this:
I think that to everyone else in the stadium, it was just a random lead off hit in the top of the fourth inning. But to me, it was possibly the greatest baseball moment ever. For the first time in over ten years, I witnessed Ken Griffey, Jr. — my boyhood hero and favorite baseball player of all-time — get a hit for my Seattle Mariners and I witnessed it with my son sitting on my shoulders sharing the moment with me. And the fact that he hit the ball off the Green Monster, the most famous outfield wall in baseball, made it even more exciting.
This simple hit is easily the highlight of my season so far, and I plan to think and talk about it with Tim for years and years to come. I hope Tim and I get another chance to see Griffey play — this season and next. But, if that is not possible, this hit will keep me satisfied.
(By way of background and to clarify, *I* have seen Griffey get tons of hits, hit numerous homeruns, multiple grand slams, makes dozens of circus catches (including the one when he broke his arm in half) — but I'd never shared any of those moments with Tim. That's what made this hit so special).
By the time I could get to a spot where I could put our food down and get to my camera, Franklin Gutierrez had advanced Griff to second with a single. Here is Griff leading off of second:
Griff would have two more plate appearances on the day, both walks. He went 1-1 on the day. Amazingly, I got zero pictures of Griff at the plate during this game.
Okay, now lets back track to the beginning of the game.
We entered the stadium again through the CF gate on Lansdowne Street. It was a 1:35 start, but the teams still took BP. We arrived as the first group of Mariners were hitting, including Griffey and Ichiro.
We started out in the CF bleachers. Griffey was blasting bombs into the RF bleachers. I wanted to go over there, but there is no way I am going to try to catch a HR ball with Tim on my shoulders. Shortly after we arrived, Griff hit a ground rule double to straight away CF that bounced up into the stands and directly into my Dad's glove.
My Dad has had great luck with Griffey this year. In addition to this BP ground rule double, on the first day of spring training, my Dad got Griff's second BP homerun in his second tour of duty with the Mariners.
I decided to go up onto the Green Monster and see if Tim and I could get into the seating area. There is a staircase in the CF concourse that takes you up to the Green Monster. You can walk out to the edge of the seating area, but they won't let you out into the seats without a Monster ticket. So Tim and I just stood around up there for a few minutes taking in the view before heading back down to the field level seats.
I had a thought in the back of my head that it would be neat to get a ball thrown up to us on the Green Monster. Tim and I stood in the closest spot to the seats that you can get to without a Monster ticket:
We stood in the spot under the red arrow where the guy in the red shirt is standing. I noticed Jason Vargas and Jason Phillips standing together below in LCF. (In the picture to the right, that is Jason Phillips after the two Jasons split up).
After a few minutes, someone hit a ball to Vargas. I yelled down from the Mondster, "Hey, Vargas!!!!" He heard me! He looked up! He turned around and he fired the ball to me. Unfortunately, it was too low and it clanked off a light and some bricks just below us — out of reach.
Jason Phillips stood and watched Vargas's failed attempt. And just then, someone hit him a ball. "Hey, Jason!" Phillips looked back up at me. He turned around and he fired the ball to me. A perfect strike. It would have hit me directly in the chest. It was a very impressive throw, and much appreciated.
"Thanks, Jason!"
Here is a picture that illustrates the flight of the ball:
At the time Phillips threw the ball, he was even a little bit — maybe 10-15 feet — closer toward LF. He didn't lob the ball up to me. He fired it on a line, just like the arrow in this picture. As I said, a very impressive throw.
Tim and I then went down to the CF bleachers and met up with my mom who was standing right where my Dad caught Griff's ground rule double about 10 minutes earlier.
Felix Hernandez and Erik Bedard were standing below us. Felix runs all over the place trying to make high light reel catches during BP. At one point, he caught one near us. He looked up and made I contact with me (and Tim). There was a lady from Seattle shouting at him standing directly next to me to my left. Felix fired the ball up to us. He threw it to our right side so the shouting lady wouldn't interfere. I could have caught it without moving at all — I just had to reach across my body and back hand it. However, as I started to go for the backhand, I realize there was a 8'ish year old boy wearning a Red Sox jersey and a glove standing next to me. If I didn't catch the ball, he'd get it. I decided to let me have it since we already had the ball from Jason Phillips and we got Felix's warm up ball the day before.
Soon thereafter, someone hit a ball into the OF corner by the end of the Red Sox bullpen. Here was the scene:
We were standing in the red circle. Erik Bedard was standing at the red "X". There was a rope running along the warning track. (I think it was to keep people involved in the pre-game ceremonies off of the grass). The rope went down the warning track and around a big door in the outfield wall. The ball went in the corner behind the rope as shown above.
Bedard turned around and walked over and grabbed the ball. A whole bunch of people including a bunch of 10'ish year old kids, were standing by the bullpen directly above the ball. I figured Bedard would grab it and flip it up to them. While those people all yelled at Bedard for the ball, Erik picked it up and looked at them. He then walked as slowly as humanly possible back over to the yellow "X" in the picture above. Then he looked up and made eye contact with me (and Tim), and fired the ball to us. I had the feeling that Bedard had watched Felix throw us the ball when I let the kid catch it and he was trying to finish what Felix had started. The yelling lady was still next to me. Like Felix, Bedard threw the ball to my right so she wouldn't get it.
Next, it was time to walk around. We checked out the RF corner and the Pesky Pole:
As RF corners go, this is one of the most interesting in baseball. Not very "corner-ish." More like a RF curve.
We walked up through the old wooden grandstand seats:
We headed out to Yawkey Way and watched Tom Caron from NESN interview comedian Mike O'Malley:
Sean Casey was walking around the NESN set. I walked over to get a picture of him (or possibly with him), but he vanished into thin air.
It was getting close to game time, so we walked back into the stadium and went through the busy concourse behind home plate:
When we were down here, we got Tim a chocolate ice cream helmet and headed toward our seats in the grandstand behind home plate:
The seats were great. Here was our view:
The red arrow points to where Tim and I were standing when Griffey hit his single off of the Green Monster.
We watched te pre-game festivities such as the reading of the Fenway Park Code of Conduct…
…the carrying of the pink backpack to the Mariners bullpen by Christ Jakubauskas…
…the third ceremonial first pitch by Marky Mark Wahlberg (and his re-do third ceremonial first pitch due to his first third ceremonial first pitch sailing high over the catcher to the backstop):
Finally, it was game time. As always, future Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki led off for the Mariners:
I like this picture for two reasons — (i) the ball is captured right above the plate (but low, it was called a ball) and (ii) Dustin Pedroia is, for some reason, floating in the air at second base (click on the picture to see it larger, Pedroia is totally off of the ground).
I got some more Red Sox pictures:
I wanted to get a shot of Big Papi clapping his hands before stepping into the box but I missed it. He hit the next pitch into the RF bleachers, the second Red Sox home run in the first inning.
By the time Griff was up for a second time, we were touring around in the grandstand out beyond the Pesky Pole. He walked. Here he is leading off first base:
We went out to the concourse in the RF corner and took this picture showing the Red Sox World Series and other banners:
FYI, see the guy wearing the red shirt above the blue 1967 banner in the middle of the picture? He is standing in the walkway behind the grandstand seats where Tim and I spent a lot of time over the course of the weekend.
The red arrow in that last picture is pointing to this:
I'm guessing this guy is called the "Green Monster." We saw the real one of this guy running around on the field before each game, but we never saw him in the crowd. This was the best we could do with respect to getting a mascot picture.
See the red arrow in that last picture? It is pointing to a staircase that leads to the "Players Club." I'm not sure what the Players Club is all about. It looked like it was for special events or people with special tickets. But we headed in to check it out and no one seemed to mind. Here is what it looked like:
…more players club…
…and we found something cool in the Players Club:
(From Left: 2004 World Series Trophy, Todd & Tim, 2007 World Series Trophy)
We walked out of the players club just in time to see this…
Through the break in the grandstand and bleachers, that is Jacoby Ellsbury hitting a home run to bring the score to 4-3 Mariners.
We met up with my folks and watched the game on a TV while we ate some food at the tables in the RF corner. From our table, you could see the Players Club above the food stands:
While we sat here, the Mariners brought in Miguel Batista. It was not Miguel's day. He gave up a bunch of runs and the Mariners eventually lost the game 8-4.
Tim and I watched the last inning from our familiar RF corner by the Mariners bullpen. We were hoping Griff would get one more at bat, but it wasn't in the cards. We settled for one more picture with the field before heading out:
This game, we switched things up and exited the stadium from the RF exit so I could get a picture of this:
When my Dad was a kid, there was no baseball team in the state of Washington. Ted Williams was his baseball hero. This is what the plaque below Ted says:
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
The greatest hitter who ever lived, an American patriot, and a pioneer in the development of the Jimmy Fund. Ted Williams will forever be one of the great heroes in the history of baseball, Boston and America. He amassed 521 home runs despite sacrificing five years in his prime to serve his country during World War II and the Korean War. He was a relentless champion of children, such as this child to whom he is offering his cap, in their battle against cancer, and helped make the Jimmy Fund at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute the world renowned center of research and care that it is today.
The memory of Ted Williams will forever be a point of pride for the Boston Red Sox, the people of Boston, New England, and the United States of America.
We took one more picture outside:
With that, we started our walk back to the hotel…
…so we could start our drive back home.
For so many reasons, it was such an awesome weekend shared with Tim and my folks.
Season Fan Stats:
18 Games (plus one 5+ hour rain out with no game)
7 Stadiums (Safeco Field, Camden Yards, Citizens Bank Park, Citi Field, Nationals Park, Yankee Stadium, and Fenway Park)
13 Teams (Mariners, A's, Rangers, Rays, Orioles, Tigers, Red Sox, Yankees, Phillies, Mets, Nationals, Braves and Padres, Dodgers — and sort of the Giants)
14 Ice Cream Helmets (Mariners (4), Phillies (3), Mets, Nationals (2), Red Sox (3) and Yankees)
17 Baseballs (12 Mariners, 2 Rangers, 1 Phillies, 1 Red Sox, 1 Umpire)
4 Divisions Closed Out (So far in Tim's Life — AL West, AL East, NL West, NL East)
3 Autographs (King Felix Hernandez, Jason Phillips, Ryan Perry)
2 Player/G.M. Photographs (King Felix Hernandez, Jack Zduriencik, Ryan Perry)
5 Mascot Pictures (Mariners Moose (2), Orioles Bird (2), 3 Presidents (Nats), Screech (Nats) — Honorable Mention: The Green Monster statue bench)


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Senate Democrats on Monday failed in an initial attempt to secure Republican support for overhauling the $11.1 billion water bond on the November ballot.
Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg brought the legislation to a vote because he said he wanted to force "an honest public discussion" about how to improve water supply in California, which is in a drought after three relatively dry years.
SB848 by Sen. Lois Wolk, D-Davis, fell short of the required two-thirds majority vote needed to pass, but it's not dead. After it failed 22-9, Wolk made a procedural move that will allow the bill to be reconsidered later in the summer.
Democrats say voters are likely to reject the existing ballot measure if it remains on the general election ballot because it is perceived as containing too much special interest pork and being too supportive of a contentious tunnel project to divert water from the Northern California delta to farms and residents in the south.
The Legislature passed the current water bond in 2009 but has delayed it from going before voters twice out of fear that it would be defeated.
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The new version put forth by Senate Democrats is slightly smaller at $10.5 billion. Supporters said it takes a neutral position on the tunnels, provides funding to improve the quality of drinking water supplies and maintains the $3 billion in the current bond to increase storage, primarily through building new dams or raising existing ones.
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No event was too trivial for the newspapers. See Southern Utonian 1883-09-21 Local News. Fortunately, the newspapers covered births, deaths and other events along with the trivia. Here is Sidney Tanner's obituary:
This was in the Ogden Standard Examiner 1895-12-07 Death of an Old Pioneer. Note that this obituary appears in a newspaper printed many hundreds of miles away from Sidney Tanner"s residence in Beaver, Utah. As a matter of fact, there were several obituaries about Sidney Tanner, some of them much longer and much more detailed in newspapers around Utah.
If I look in the Library of Congress' US Newspaper Directory, you can see that there are 593 newspapers that have been published in Utah since the arrival of the pioneers in 1847. Of those, 16 newspapers were published in Beaver County, Utah where the Tanners lived.
When I bring up this subject, the researchers usually say something such as, "Do you really expect me to search through all the newspapers?" Yes, as a matter of fact I do unless they are already digitized and searchable online. Newspapers are the go-to source for stories and events in the lives of your ancestors.


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Royals' Infante hit in face by pitch from Bell
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Omar Infante of the Kansas City Royals has been hit in the face by a pitch from Tampa Bay reliever Heath Bell.
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Aug 17 2019, 03:57 PM
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my suggestion
Why No forums for jobs
for example, if any user wants to hire one from our group or have a job or something like that
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We used to have one, but some years back we had a few issues with people using the site as more of an advertising venue then a discussion board, and the jobs board was closed in an effort to curb that behavior.
It has been quite a while though, and the dynamics of the forum and tend to cycle over time... I'll bring it up to the admin team just to dust off the question, but no promises.
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hello Jack, and everyone, i'd like to share a thought or two on the subject, if that's okay. i think UA has an excellent reputation for offering free, knowledgeable help to all comers. and anyone is welcome to post to any forum, asking and/or answering any question. and i'm a little concerned that folks who would post a position in a Jobs forum at UA might tend to think that whoever answers their job posting must be good, because they came from the UA site.
i'm not thinking that UA would have any exposure to liability if an employer was unhappy with the result of their job posting. but i don't like to think of UA getting any kind of bad "press", even if just among people who didn't understand that UA was not endorsing any individual developer or his/her abilities, just because the person responded to a job posting here.
there are lots of websites out there for people to post job openings and/or jobs they want to get. my opinion is let those sites do their thing, and we'll do ours.
as DBguy says, just my 2 cents worth! :)
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I'd say that tina is pretty close to the mark.
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From a different perspective, I think there's a lot of merit to having a jobs board here instead of elsewhere.
While true that there are sites/services that specialize in matching projects to freelancers, most of these places are inundated with people outside of the realm of Access, and then even with the Access-specific freelancers, it's very difficult to know what you're getting (I've been trying to hire Access people on and off for years: it's not easy).
Here, as part of our close-knit community, on both sides of the coin people are much more apt to know what they're getting and who they'll be working with.
I've always been a big fan of local small business, though it's been difficult to maintain those relationships as much as I'd like doing development because so much of the industry is remote. In any case, there's a few major advantages to working local:
- you tend to know the people you are working with much better
- you tend to get more engaged with people, more personal, which tends make working relationships much more effective and pleasurable
- people generally are more conscious of their reputation
I could go on, but the idea is there.
Having a jobs board here instead of trying to do it elsewhere is very much akin to working locally with small business, I think: a number of distinct advantages.
(tossing my 2cents into the pot)
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In our previous issue, we noted the NEC requires you to apply the 125% rule to any branch circuit that has one or more continuous loads. It's acontinuous load when "the maximum current is expected to continue for three hours or more" [Art. 100]. That rule applies for both conductor sizing [210.19(A)1] and overcurrent protective device (OCPD) sizing [210.20(A)]. We also mentioned that the ampacity tables address only the minimum ampacities required for safeguarding personnel and property [90.1]. This leads to an important consideration for facilities.
Unlike residential structures, commercial and industrial facilities tend to undergo reconfiguration. Over time, loads may change dramatically. Machine moves are common in many manufacturing facilities because of changing production demands. Office buildings rearrange cubicle farms or in some other way reconfigure branch circuit loads.
Consider an office where a large meeting room is repurposed because the business needs to run DVD copier/printers to take advantage of a lucrative new opportunity. If all of the conductors and OCPDs already meet or exceed the 125% rule requirements, the physical plant won't impede the business needs of the organization. But what if you had "saved money" by designating some circuits, and those in particular, as noncontinuous load circuits? You must either derate or rewire.
Planning ahead for operational flexibility prevents confusing user restrictions and expensive rework.