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Why don't we just admit that it's all over in America and we're left with just trying to stick the landing?
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
The Buckeye State
This item is all over the innertubes this morning.
That's right folks, it's hillbilly heaven here in Ohio with ingenious folks such as this guy.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Iz ken spelle
Via Crooks and Liars, here's a snapshot of one of those clever little "tea parties" the wingntz have been throwing of late these days. I guess this photo will supplant that "moran" guy for a while as evidence that the evolutionary gene is dormant in those that lean to the right.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Friday Random Ten
Precious -- Annie Lennox
On The Run -- Pink Floyd
Really -- Nellie McKay
Laughing -- Pere Ubu
Rebel Music -- Wyclef Jean
Old Enough -- Nellie McKay
Easy Goin' Sunday -- The Knitters
Let Me In -- Hot Hot Heat
Falling Down -- Oasis
Buzz Buzz -- The Brian Setzer Orchestra
Bonus head bangin':
Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue -- The Ramones
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Steve Bell
I'm fairly confident that this cartoon would not have made its way into the editorial pages of any 'Murkan daily this week. I'm also not entirely sure that I get its meaning save the fact that Obama has a bigger and more state of the art dildo than Gordo Brown. Heh, no surprise there...
And speaking of "not getting it", I would like to go on the record as saying that I think this is just a horrible idea for a movie for everyone involved, including the intended audience.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Jill Soble
How cool is Jill Sobule?
What a smart idea she's created here. This may change the current and archaic model for the recording industry right on its pointy head. Bravo!
Freedom From Choice
I understand from my older male sibling via the Billboard web site that the boys hit it hard this weekend at SXSW. Woof.
The forthcoming album is supposed to rawk mightily so I would surmise that this is a fall tour stop (even if it's at an outside venue) not to be missed fer me and the wife.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Parade of phools
Gosh, this was disappointing to read; Mary Tyler Moore quoted in yesterday's Sunday paper insert, Parade Magazine:
"But when one looks at what's happened to television, there are so few shows that interest me. I do watch a lot of Fox News. I like Charles Krauthammer and Bill O'Reilly....
... Is Mary Tyler Moore a right-winger? "Maybe more of a libertarian centrist. If McCain had asked me to campaign for him, I would have."
This is the kind of talk that would cause Lou Grant to reach for his bottle stashed in the drawer.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Friday Random Ten (Vernal Equinox Edition)
The Vernal Equinox occurred about 45 minutes ago so I got that going for me.
Other than that, I got nuthin'...'cept the Ten, of course.
Proud Mary -- Creedence Clearwater Revival
Army Ants -- Tom Waits
Non Alignment Pact -- Pere Ubu
Some Dreams -- Steve Earle
Sweet Little Lisa -- Dave Edmunds
Talent Is An Asset -- Sparks
Long Tall Sally -- Little Richard
The Wild Truth -- T Bone Burnett
Just Like Starting Over -- The Flaming Lips
Terry -- Tracy Ullman
Bonus First Day of Spring cut:
Phoenix City -- Roland Alphonso
Thursday, March 19, 2009
I forgot to remember, but Matt Yglesias didn't.
Late Night
As my wife can attest, I am notoriously inclined to stay up late and fall asleep in front of the television. No doubt I am genetically predisposed to this but that's another story entirely.
Anyhow, I was intending to stay up and watch Modest Mouse on Letterman last night, but fell victim once again to the charms of Morpheus. Fortunately, I awoke to the opening of Craig Ferguson's show that featured the clip I've embedded here.
It's an odd feeling to wake up and within seconds be laughing as hard as I was. Go ahead and watch this and try not to laugh. I wager it can't be done.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
This is a live broadcast tonight from Austin. We're very much looking forward to the new album which in now available for download at iTunes.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Peak Wingnut
Watertiger is brave enough to listen to Michael Steele so the rest of us can point and laugh without straining to read the fine print.
One of the commenters, a GregB, killed me with his remarks:
"The GOP-ers minds have melded in collective idiocy....Peak wingnut is upon us."
Glenn Beck
The quivering mass of man lump that is Glenn Beck has taken his shtick to a new level in the past couple of weeks. His fear campaign is in full tilt and this bizzaro mix of faux populism and Father Coughlinesque race and liberal bashing is a sight to behold.
Here's the intro to Glenn's hour long special last week on Fox News. It's completely surreal.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Chin up, buckaroos
Brother Dave sent me a missive this morning with a link to Robert Reich's take on Obamanomics. It's a keeper.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
The Round Mound of Rebound
Charles Barkley gets out of his weekend at Camp Sheriff Joe's Place and immediately wants to get in a dust up with El Rushbo.
Get in line, Chas, I saw him first...
The end of winter is but a week away. Here's a picture I took yesterday of an amaryllis that we received as a holiday gift. It was one of those no-brainer kits with a bulb and a pot with some soil. I planted it in January and it just bloomed the other day.
Republicans are pussies
I've long been mystified by the way the Right talks out of both sides of the ol' piehole when it comes to the Free Market. This piece by David Sirota questions this premise as it relates to Health Care.
I've always been fascinated by this paradox when it comes to automobiles. The Right will squawk and preen about competition and free market Friedman principles, and then in the same breath scream that if'n you're a loyal flag waver, you need to "buy 'Murkan" or else.
If the theory holds that the the free market provides the best car for the best price, it shouldn't matter a whit to me, the consumer, who made the vehicle or what country the corporation is based, right?
Oh well, just another right wing oxymoron, n'est-ce pas?
Friday, March 13, 2009
TV Moses
There are several places to go watch last night's TDS interview with Jim Cramer so I won't provide a link. But please, go do so, it's brilliant.
Better served though is a thoughtful examination of the story behind the story which is one of truth. Our Fourth Estate continues to fail us and it appears that our only hope for change in this realm is Jon Stewart.
James Moore lays it down quite nicely for us.
Friday Random Ten
Let Us Rock.
Exodus -- Bob Marley & The Wailers
Fly Trapped In A Jar -- Modest Mouse
Day After Tomorrow -- Tom Waits
Lazy Eye -- Silversun Pickups
My Goodness -- The John Doe Thing
Stranded In The Jungle -- New York Dolls
Better To Have Lost In Love -- The Eurythmics
The Mix Show -- Wyclef Jean
Giddy Up! -- The Hives
Henrietta -- The Fratellis
Bonus Beantown cut...
91 -- Bon Savants
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Big Shoe
Um...Yeah...this seems fair.
Of course, if you fuck up the whole planet, then you get away with a either a steady diet of appearances on Fox News shows, a palatial estate, or a cottage in Dallas.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Wiggily World
Looks like the Boys might just crank something out again after a respite of nearly two decades. We must repeat.
(hat tip to Heavy D)
Nation Ruiners and America Haters
I was just mentioning to the Blonde his weekend how peeved and genuinely surprised I am that the wingnuts have set upon Obama so quickly and so ferociously.
Of course, it's admittedly terribly naive of me to presume otherwise and I knew that they would be gunning for him as soon as the Inaugural was over, but I can't help it. Ultimately, I'm a romantic and an optimist somewhere under my consistently crusty veneer and I hate these sons of bitches with the white heat of a thousand suns for doing what they're doing.
In any case, Tim turned me on to this article from The Huffington Post that took my breath away as it captured perfectly my sentiments of the hour. A must read. It's kinda like a really good Rude Pundit piece without all the cursing.
Isn't it just super that we spread US style events around the globe?
Makes me so proud to be 'Murkan. It's also compelling that yet again after more gun violence in this country this weekend, we NEVER have an intelligent national dialogue about gun control and the repeal of our gun ownership laws.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Lance has the answer to the question of why we are so filled with self loathing as Americans. More like Americants.
Monday, March 09, 2009
Keeping things in perspective
While albeit a thin reed to cling to, this piece offered some soothing balm to the daily screed of bad news.
Hopping Mad
For those of you, including myself, that haven't a clue as to how the current high finance swindle got as far as it did in such a seemingly short time, go here to see Mark Fiore's cartoon.*
He explains it brilliantly.
*(for some reason, his site won't allow me to embed the video)
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Friday, March 06, 2009
Steve Earle
Steve's new album is almost released which is devoted entirely to covering the the rich songwriting skills of Townes Van Zandt.
I'll admit that I was late to the cult of Townes. I found him about 6 or 7 years ago and it was only then that I discovered that he had been Steve's mentor and guide when Steve wuz just a pup.
Anyhoo, Here's an article about upcoming record on the Pitchfork site and a cut from the CD to listen to as well...
Friday Random Ten
Peace and Love -- Fountains Of Wayne*
Rich Girl -- Gwen Stefani
True Love -- X
Rebel Rock Me -- The Pretenders
California Sex Lawyer -- Fountains Of Wayne*
Fire Island -- Fountains Of Wayne*
Sex Machine -- Sly & The Family Stone
What A Wonderful Man -- My Morning Jacket
Ize Of The World -- The Strokes
Beautiful Homes -- Chris Isaak
Bonus "almost feels like it's Spring outside" cut...
Silence -- Gomez
(whaddup with all of the FOW?)
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Whilst a most excellent cartoon today from Mr. Luckovich, we remain spellbound by the histrionic burps of El Rushbo the thievery continues in the halls of high finance. Bob Scheer asks why exactly Limbaugh is the main story again?...
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
The Casino is closed
Poor Katie, she has been a target of El Rushbo for years, yet she still wants an "exclusive" interview with him. Idiots.
Monday, March 02, 2009
Juan Cole
Ahhhh... now here's something a bit more relevant and substantive than the Rush rage at CPAC.
Lance Mannion
Lance laying it down freestyle.
I reluctantly link to this because it gives the beast more fuel and it's also very odd to me that we remain so fixated on the Far Right of this country. We've only just the first 90 days in to an historic presidency that is trying hard to right the ship and these assclowns are still climbing up the pant leg of the nation like a recalcitrant cat that bites. We should be shunning these "conservatives" and giving none of their nonsense any reasonable coverage. Starve it out. Blerg.
That said, go read Lance. He can effin' write.
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Aluminum Boats are Selling
Recent sales figures indicate that aluminum boats are outselling fiberglass. We wanted to find out why.
A recent sales stat in Soundings Trade Only about the new-boat market caught my eye: "Aluminum boat sales are up." Maybe it was because we'd just launched our Tap Into Summer video contest, but for whatever reason, I started wondering why aluminum sales were bucking the trend of depressed new-boat sales. I contacted our Outboard Expert, Charles Plueddeman, who had just written a piece on two aluminum boat manufacturers ("Lund and Crestliner: Minnesota Nice") and asked him if he'd do a little research. Charles, who's based in Wisconsin, sent us the following report, which reminds us of the benefits of aluminum and also points out some marketplace factors that may be playing a role in this sales trend.
Charles Plueddeman writes:
Boat buyers are turning to tin, according to recent registration data. Sales of aluminum boats were up 9.1 percent for the month of June, while sales of fiberglass boats 14-to-30 feet dropped 21.3 percent, according to a report issued by Statistical Surveys — a provider of market data to the marine industry. The report compared new-boat registrations from June 2009 to those for June 2010 in 28 markets.
Why are buyers turning to aluminum boats? That's a complicated question with a number of answers. Aarn Rosen, national marine sales manager for Statistical Surveys, points to improved consumer confidence in prime aluminum-boat sales states in the upper Midwest, due to the gradual recovery of the automobile industry. A number of aluminum builders also offered incentive programs this past spring to help dealers clear out excess inventory. Year-to-date, aluminum boats sales are still down 2.9 percent, according to Rosen. He adds that more than half of the gain in aluminum sales was in the pontoon segment, which he feels is taking business from the fiberglass market.
Growing interest in pontoon boats is a reaction to both the economy and a desire for families to go boating together, according to John Metcalf, vice president of marketing at Lowe Boats, which sells both aluminum fishing boats and pontoons.
"A pontoon boat can be a base for quality time for the entire family, " says Metcalf. "Dad used to want a bass boat so he could get out fishing, and was sort of resigned to buying a pontoon. Now I think families are more interested in sticking together. And you can still fish from a pontoon."
Metcalf also cites the lower average cost of an aluminum fishing boat compared to a similar fiberglass boat as a factor in the rebound in aluminum boat sales. And because the aluminum boat is also usually lighter in weight, it can be rigged with less outboard power on the transom, further reducing the purchase price.
The anglers who buy the majority of aluminum boats are also passionate about being on the water, even in a bad economy, according to marketing managers we spoke to at several boat brands. But even those customers are looking to stretch a dollar in this economy, and the aluminum builders are responding with new, no-frills models designed to be priced between $8,000 and $12,000.
Lowe will be jumping on this trend with its 2011 Skorpion, a 16-foot 1-inch mod-vee bass boat priced at $7,999 with a trailer and a 20-hp Mercury four-stroke outboard. That motor does not have power trim, but Metcalf says this lightweight hull – just 665 pounds – gets down the lake just fine with this thrifty motor. The Skorpion can be ordered with up to 50 hp, and comes with a MotorGuide trolling motor and 23-gallon livewell.

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It's Halloween time again and Halloween means Pumpkin (or turnips if you're in Scotland…shh I know…) but as you carve your brightly coloured squash and slurp your spiced latte you may wonder if your Guinea Pigs can join in with the fun. So, today we ask;
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Pumpkin?:
Yes, Pumpkin skin and flesh is perfectly edible by Guinea Pigs, however due to its relatively low nutritional value it is best kept as a treat.
- Like all squashes; Pumpkin is mainly water with most nutritional benefit coming from the skin.
- The high water content makes it very low in fat and sugar but also low on fibre and carbohydrates too.
- Due to its high levels of beta carotene (the bit that makes it orange); Pumpkin is very high in vitamin A.
- Vitamin A plays an important role in optic (eye) health, the skin, reproductive system and the immune system.
- Vitamin C is probably the most important vitamin to Guinea Pigs because (like humans) they cannot produce their own so much get 100% from their diets.
- Low levels of vit C in their diets can cause everything from bad skin to paralysis.
- Pumpkin has a very low level of vitamin C compared to the likes of broccoli and kale; but actually contains more vitamin c than carrots.
- The high water content means that if you feed too much it could cause diarrhoea.
Please note:
- The seeds inside a Pumpkin are not poisonous and perfectly edible by most animals, however they should be removed because seeds are generally considered a choking hazard by the Guinea Pig keeping community. Wild birds love them.
- Pumpkin is a very much comparable to carrot in its nutritional make up and should be treated similarly.
- The Squidgypigs enjoy a piece of pumpkin as a treat and since a pumpkin can be bought as cheaply as 50p this month it makes a good cost effective treat once us humans are finished carving bits out of them! 🎃
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In this short video, Paul reminisces about the bands that defined his youth and wonders whether one of his musical heroes - Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine's Jim Bob - can make the leap to writing with his new novel Driving Jarvis Ham.
In the next edition of the programme, we'll be reviewing Driving Jarvis Ham as well as talking to the creators of the crowd-source publisher Unbound and looking ahead to The Reading Room Live.
That's live on Sunday 6th May 10am-12noon, repeated Tuesday 8th May 7pm-9pm on Siren 107.3 in Lincoln and around the world at www.sirenonline.co.uk. The podcast version will be available shortly after the repeat.
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It just depends on how you look at things.
It just depends on how you look at things.
There's one especially easy way to improve your life optimistically that only takes about five minutes per day. Besides meditation, this new technique has helped improved my life in about week. But like anything else, you need to be serious about it and commit otherwise you may not see the results.
The one new technique that can help improve your life is to start a gratitude journal. A gratitude journal is a journal used to write down everything you are grateful for that day. You can use any type of journal. Just keep it next to your bed and right before you go to sleep, spend five minutes coming up with at least three things you are grateful for that day. They don't have to be big events. It could be as simple as:
"I'm grateful for working today — not everybody is able to find a job"
So basically, your journal should be set up kind of like this:
Today, I am grateful for: (Date)
When you're having a bad day and feeling down in the dumps, you can refer back to your gratitude journal. This might improve your mood and remind you that you have a great life. Using the method of a gratitude journal plus meditation, you're on your way to improving your happiness that can last for longer than a short while. The best way to go about these methods is to meditate in the morning when you first wake up and write in your gratitude journal at night before you go to sleep.
Try these techniques for at least a week and watch how your life improves. It's really the best way to start your day off great and end it with a smile.


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DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. (AP) — He wasn't old enough to drive a car and could barely see over the steering wheel, anyway. The 15-year-old was devoted to golf, and even though he had never so much as entered a USGA event, he tried to qualify for the U.S. Open to see how his game stacked up.
Two great rounds later, he was playing in his first major championship.
"I never expected myself to make it," Tadd Fujikawa said Tuesday, reminiscing about a week he won't forget in 2006 at Winged Foot. "I wouldn't say it was overwhelming, but it was certainly different. I was trying to soak up as much as I could and enjoy my time there."
That might be good advice for another 15-year-old at Chambers Bay.
Cole Hammer — his nickname is "Hammer Time" back home in Houston — was supposed to be at the Western Junior this week. Having never played in a USGA event, Hammer was going to return home and try to qualify for the U.S. Junior Amateur.
And then everything changed.
He shot 64-68 at Northwood Club in Dallas, making birdie on four of the last five holes, and qualified for the U.S. Open. So instead of being in Illinois for the Western Junior, he was at Chambers Bay playing a practice round with former U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson.
The next day, he was chipping next to Tiger Woods.
"First memory I have of the U.S. Open is when Tiger won in 2008, when he did that fist pump on the 18th green," Hammer said. "I think I've been watching the U.S. Open since then. Probably before, but that's the first time I remember."
Moments later, he headed over to the practice range, and when he heard the sound of the ball coming off the club behind him, he looked over and saw Rory McIlroy, the No. 1 player in the world. McIlroy didn't play in his first major until he was 18. He was low amateur at Carnoustie.
"It's a great experience being able to play these sort of golf courses and hit balls beside some of the best players in the world," McIlroy said. "And if I had any advice for Cole, it would just be to take it all in and enjoy it and try to get as much out of it as he can. With the way he was hitting it on the range yesterday, I don't think he's got much to worry about."
Hammer jogged down the range — kids are always in a hurry these days — to find Masters champion Jordan Spieth and find out when they were teeing off.
Small wonder that during his press conference, Hammer used the word "cool" nine times. He said "for sure" six times.
"He's enjoying this," said his father, Gregg, who is working as his caddie this week. "We were playing yesterday with Jordan and he said, 'Dad, do you see how many people are out here?' But he competes well. When he's playing, he gets really focused."
Gregg Hammer and his wife, Allison, are multiple winners of the club championship at River Oaks, where their son first worked under Bruce Davidson. The boy started whacking around plastic golf clubs when he was 2, and while he played shortstop for a traveling baseball team, he eventually got burned out on that.
But never golf.
He will be a sophomore at The Kincaid School in Houston, and when he's not in class, he's playing golf. He doesn't even like video games. Hammer already has said he wants to play college golf at Texas, following his favorite player, the 21-year-old Spieth.
"He's had a smile on his face every moment that I've seen him," Spieth said. "He maybe didn't expect himself to be out here testing his game this soon, but it just shows how the game is growing, how much better it's getting at a young age, and Cole is the living image of it. And I'm interested to see how he does this week."
Two other players were younger than Hammer at a U.S. Open.
Andy Zhang, who honed his skills at a golf academy in Florida, was 14 when he played at Olympic Club in 2012. Fujikawa was about 4 months younger than Hammer when he won a sectional qualifier in Hawaii and played at Winged Foot.
Both missed the cut. At that age, it's not the point.
Beau Hossler set a U.S. Open record at Olympic Club three years ago as the youngest player to make the cut. He was 17 and qualified again this year. That would seem to be a long shot for Hammer, though he was talking like a pro when he said Chambers Bay suits his game and he was in a good place going into the U.S. Open.
"I think with really no expectations, it could help him," Spieth said. "And a golf course like this, you just never know."
(Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)


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At this time, Ida York Design Group, Inc. is closed. If you are a friend, client, contractor or product rep., I want to thank you for the years of Design! It's been a pleasure working, growing and learning with all of you. My heart is full of gratitude that you have been part of my life and career. Thank you!!
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Serene on the Eastside
Moving into an outdated home, this modern young couple knew a remodel was in their future. Their kitchen and entertaining in an open space was part of their lifestyle-they knew with some modifications their house could support their vision. Removal of the non-load bearing wall that separated the kitchen from the dining space, making the kitchen feel small had to go. In the new design they wanted to maintain the modern aesthetic they had created in their dining room and living room. They were drawn to high contract and simplicity, so cabinet grain style was particularly important to the visual appeal of the new kitchen. In the end, matte black appliances and cabinets provided contrast against the wooden cabinets. A herringbone pattern in matte black tile provide visual appeal and texture to the back splash. Enough storage was provided that everything has a place and can be put away to keep the counters clean. The dark hues coupled with wood work beautifully to create a clam space. Now, everyone in the house is content with serenity, even their four legged family member, Bear.
The Ranch Remodel
This Portland 1970's Ranch received an update while maintaining architectural features like the fireplace surround, vaulted ceilings, and built-ins. Two distinctive seating areas allow for ease of entertaining.
Update in Lake Oswego
This 1950's home received a major update to the kitchen when the wall that separated the kitchen from the dining room was removed making way for a more spacious and open first floor. Contemporary Wall papers added textures and complimented the colors of the tile and counter tops. Light granite counters line the surfaces making each angle of this kitchen unique. The kitchen was designed for entertaining friends and family alike and has done a fine job of that since installation!
Modern in Camas
Modern in Camas. Maintaining the heated tile flooring of the home, a modern design was created for the kitchen and living room. Floating cabinets in the living room made a statement and brought proper scale to the room. The kitchen cabinets which are part of the great room compliment the living room in style and color while tieing into the existing finishes. Since the homeowner cooks most meals, new cook top and double ovens were added along with a high capacity fridge. Soothing cool colors on the walls give this modern design an inviting feeling which is perfect for this family who often entertains.
Audiophile Escape
For the serious Audiophile. The designing of this room was a collaboration between the client, sound engineer, contractor, and designer. Upholstered walls and custom acoustically engineered walls to dampen and diffuse sound, covered with acoustically transparent fabrics. Fabrics and drapery design were chosen for style as well as sound qualities. The main focus of the space is for listening to vinyl and the room was set up with the "sweet spot" in mind. However, another important element included the custom glass enclosed wine cellar. The cellar was again designed with sound quality in mind. The cooling unit and placement for the cellar was carefully thought out to ensure utmost sound quality in the listening room.
Down Town Portland Retreat
Downsizing in Portland. Moving into the city can mean a smaller home for some but making the most out of your space and adequate storage can make all the difference. The kitchen and fireplace remodel was the main focus of this project. New oak cabinets and Pental Quartz countertops are paired with handmade tile backsplash. The fireplace has a new mantel and herringbone marble surround. In addition to the kitchen and fireplace, we selected paints for the rest of the rooms and new flooring throughout.
Exterior Update
Summit Drive – Master Suite
A residential master bedroom and bathroom remodel. This space was for a client who spends a lot of time traveling for work and needed an "all to her own" escape to relax and decompress.
Beaverton – Kitchen & Dining Room Remodel
The goal was to create a space that allowed for more than enough storage and a seating area in the kitchen while creating a space that encouraged gathering and entertaining. Before the remodel, the home had a poorly functioning kitchen located in the center of the house and an under utilized second living room. The new design included removing a wall and features an open Dining Room that flows into the patio where this family spends most of the summer months in their garden. Having gone from a window-less kitchen, to now having a kitchen with a large window, this family is thrilled with the natural light. It's now their new favorite space in the house.
SW 84th Place – Master Suite
We were able to maintain the original footprint of this attached master suite. The original shower was a 3×3 square. With the remodel, we were able to expand the shower and include Universal Design elements. The original window was a tall, narrow affair the required the clients to constantly cover it for privacy. To preserve the natural lighting of the space, we turn the window sideways and mounted it higher in the wall. The desired feeling for the room was one of tranquility and escape with a hint of "spa". We kept the his and hers sinks while changing the lighting and plumbing fixtures to coordinate together with cabinet knobs selected. An open linen closet was added behind the door to utilize previously wasted space.
Elderberry – Kitchen & Dining Room
In a wonderful area of the San Francisco Bay, we find this 1950's built home. The small u-shaped kitchen was closed off from the rest of the house and did not serve the current family's needs. As a result, load bearing walls were removed and replaced with flush beams, and windows and openings were enlarged. All of which made the once small space appear larger and brighter. The large island is a feature and allows people to help the cook or just sit and chat. The bar seating works well for children and grown-ups alike to plug in a laptop and work or relax. The island houses a microwave drawer, cooktop, and oven. The beverage area allows for breakfast preparation in the morning and entertaining in the evening. With ample cabinetry, including pullout drawers, spice racks, slide-out appliance garage, and pantry, this family now has room to grow. The new extremely low wattage lighting design ensures the kitchen is far better lit and uses far less electricity.
Spa at Home – Master Suite
The original master suite was chopped up and dated. We rearranged the walls, added a beautiful walk-in closet, and this spa-like bathroom. The new design includes a makeup vanity, glass enclosure shower, and new soaking tub which is now the focal point. We also added a linen closet to the space and a water closet. The space is efficient while also feeling luxurious.
North Olin Drive – Whole House
This small, two bedroom home with an unfinished basement is located in a desirable area of Portland but desperately needed a remodel. We helped the new owner design a space that incorporated the livable square footage in the now finished basement. The newly designed basement includes 2 bedrooms, a generous bathroom, bonus room/second living room, and laundry room. The attic was converted into a bedroom with a private bathroom. The original home received a newly updated kitchen, living room, and bathroom on the main level. From a 2 bed/2 bath to a 5 bed/3 bath the home more than doubled the original square footage. This house is now a gem in this quiet, family neighborhood.
The Perfect Location
This small San Francisco kitchen was in the perfect location, but the kitchen was dated and had major drawbacks. The previous owners did not install an oven, instead opting for a gigantic fridge when the kitchen was last updated in the 1980's. The fridge was an eyesore and the lack of oven was a major concern. The new owners were expecting their first child and had visions of homemade cookies in their future. In addition to the obvious reasons to remodel their kitchen, the new owners were avid cooks and entertainers. Without changing the footprint of the space, we designed a kitchen that would give them many of their desires like modern, open shelves and a colorful backsplash. Knobs from one of their trips to India made their way into the kitchen, as did light fixtures from a local lighting artist they admired.


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What is Calciphylaxis?
Calciphylaxis is a rare, but potentially life-threatening syndrome characterized by progressive and painful skin ulcerations associated with media calcification of medium-size and small cutaneous arterial vessels. Calciphylaxis primarily affects patients on dialysis or after renal transplantation, however, exceptions have been reported in patients with normal renal function and in association with chronic-inflammatory disease, malignancy or primary hyperparathyroidism. Clinical manifestation of calciphylaxis is associated with high mortality of up to 80%, superinfection of necrotic skin lesions with subsequent sepsis significantly contributing to this dramatic outcome. However, many calciphylaxis patients also suffer from advanced cardiovascular disease characterized by severe calcifications of larger arterial vessels. There are currently no exact numbers on the incidence of calciphylaxis available. Based on small international surveys, incidence is estimated to be in the range of 1:1.000 to 1:1.500 cases in patients on chronic renal replacement therapy per year, but there is good reason to suspect underrecognition caused by mild cases or misdiagnosis in a relevant percentage of patients.
The term calciphylaxis was coined by Selye in 1962 by Selye in analogy to the term "anaphylaxis": His group was able to reproducibly induce skin calcifications by combining local trauma with additional "challenges" (inductors such as parathyroid hormone (PTH), active vitamin D, hypercalcemia). Nowadays, calciphylaxis, or its synonym calcific uremic arteriopathy (CUA), describes a clinical entity starting with indurated and very painful cutaneous plaques, sometimes in the local setting of a livedo reticularis. The syndrome frequently develops in the lower extremities (figure 1), but may also manifest around the abdomen and hips and may affect peripheral sites (e.g., finger tips) or even skeletal muscle. In case reports, lesions on the penis, breasts and in visceral organs were also documented . Especially those lesions located at the distal extremities often raise suspicion of differential diagnoses of vasculitis, diabetic ulcerations or cholesterol emboli. Exulceration can occur very rapidly and progressively cover large skin regions, with significantly impaired wound healing capacity. The key complication is superinfection of such necrotizing areas. The histopathological hallmark of calciphylaxis is media calcification of cutaneous arterioles, but also of neural sheats and adipose tissues. If treatment is not initiated early or remains unresponsive, these ulcerations worsen progressively and superinfections cause deleterious septic disease courses.
Due to the relative rarity of calciphylaxis, there are no systematic analyses of standardized clinical diagnostic tests. The painful character of the lesions and the association with advanced renal disease can, however, be regarded as very characteristic features. Under debate is the role of skin biopsy to confirm the diagnosis of calciphylaxis. On the one hand, there are concerns that additional microtraumatization caused by biopsy may by itself induce a new focus of ulceration and worsen the disease course. On the other hand, biopsy is the only way to ascertain the diagnosis of calciphylaxis and to exclude other entities such as vasculitis. However, it is imperative to actively look for the pathognomic arteriolar calcifications by staining based on silver nitrate ("von Kossa" staining) or alizarin red, because standard staining may not demonstrate media calcification of small arteries. Vice versa, skin biopsy obtained from patients with suspected vasculitis should probably also be actively evaluated to exclude calciphylaxis. Biopsy sites should preferably be at the margins of ulcers. If large areas are present, bone scintigraphy may be an effective non-invasive diagnostic tool showing tracer deposition in calcified subcutaneous areas.
Calciphylaxis and calcification inhibitors
In recent years, numerous observations support the assumption that dysregulation in the balance of local or systemic calcium-regulatory factors may be involved in the development of unwanted calcification processes in the body. Current data focus on the importance of matrix Gla protein (MGP) and fetuin-A (alpha2-Heremans Schmid Glykoprotein, AHSG) as prototypic calcification inhibitors.
MGP is a 10 kD protein exclusively expressed in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) and chondrocytes. This protein requires post-translational vitamin K-dependent gamma-carboxylation for activation. Accordingly, warfarin treatment suppresses MGP activation. Knockout of the MGP gene in mice (MGP-/-) causes severe media calcification of large arteries with subsequent rupture of the ossified aorta – MGP-/- mice actually die of internal arterial hemorrhage at the age of 6 – 8 weeks. MGP acts purely as local inhibitor, systemic overexpression is not capable of counteracting arterial calcification induced by MGP-/-. Analogously, media calcification can also be induced by treatment with vitamin K antagonists. In rats, warfarin-induced vascular calcification can be partially reversed by feeding supraphysiological doses of vitamin K1 or K2 following withdrawal of warfarin, whereas calcification progresses when only low doses of vitamin K are fed.
The second potentially important calcification inhibitor with regard to the pathophysiology of calciphylaxis is fetuin-A. Fetuin-A is a 60-kD glycoprotein produced in the liver and probably the most potent circulating calcification inhibitor. Extracellular concentrations are as high as 0.5 – 1.0 g/l under normal conditions, fetuin-A represents a major proportion of the alpha2-band of serum electrophoresis. Importantly, this glycoprotein is regulated as a negative phase protein, thus, in situations of acute or chronic inflammation, blood and tissue levels of this calcification inhibitor may drop significantly and deficiency may occur. Of note, most of the very rare cases of calciphylaxis in patients with normal renal function were reported in active chronic inflammatory diseases.
Fetuin-A knockout (fetuin-A-/-) mice spontaneously develop massive organ and soft-tissue calcification. A large proportion of patients on dialysis show fetuin-A serum levels below the normal range, and fetuin-A deficiency is related to increased all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in this patient group. In eight well-characterized calciphylaxis patients, we were able to detect very low fetuin-A serum levels (range: 0.09 – 0.25 g/l) in the context of highly elevated CRP levels.
Calciphylaxis Registries
There is no doubt that current data on incidence, pathophysiology, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies on calciphylaxis is insufficient. This situation was considered by the "Kidney Disease – Improving Global Outcomes" (KDIGO) initiative, a global and independent non-profit organization, aiming at improvements of the general prognosis of all CKD-associated outcomes. KDIGO developed the concept of prospectively collecting as many calciphylaxis cases as possible to improve understanding of the epidemiology of this syndrome and to collect samples (serum, DNA, biopsy tissues etc.) for evaluation of novel pathomechanisms and risk factors and for setting up data and tissue banking. For these purposes, calciphylaxis registries have been founded in the United Kingdom (Manchester) and Germany (Aachen/Coburg) representing the initial stage of an "International Collaborative Calciphylaxis Network (ICCN).
The German Calciphylaxis Registry
The German part of this registry started collecting patients via a web-based online form in October 2006 and has since accumulated data and samples from 87 patients (June 2009). A preliminary analysis of this data set revealed that 50% of the cases were associated with warfarin use and that there was no relationship to PTH serum levels. The internet pages are currently solely in German, but can be reached by entering the following URLs: www.calciphylaxie-register.ukaachen.de (active), www.calciphylaxie-register.klinikum-coburg.de (active) and www.calciphylaxie.de (from August 2008). Once such registries are more widely recognized, they may represent the basis for future prospective treatment trials.
- Calciphylaxis is a rare, but desastrous complication in the course of chronic kidney disease, associated with extremely high mortality and possibly occurring with increasing incidence. In general, treatment aims at lowering the calcium x phosphorous product. In some cases with clinically significant HPT, parathyroidectomy must be considered. Treatment with vitamin K antagonists should be discontinued and replaced by heparin. Novel scientific insights point to a pathophysiological role of deficiencies of calcification inhibitors (MGP, Fetuin-A) in the induction and manifestation of calciphylaxis.
- New potential therapeutic strategies including vitamin K supplementation, calcimimetics, bisphosphonates and sodium thiosulfate may find their way into clinical practice in the future, presently however, they must be considered with appropriate caution in individual cases. Information obtained by calciphylxis registries will hopefully contribute to improvements in outcomes of this deleterious syndrome.
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Nonetheless prior to the intro of LED lighting most locations would certainly have had steel halide, fluorescent tubes or high stress salt high bay lights mounted. The issue with such lighting is to offer sufficient quantities of lighting they should working from heats.
Therefore the life expectancy of such lights is really brief and also most of the times will certainly typically require changing after around 15,000 hrs of usage. Whereas LED Linear low bay lights just make use of a percentage of power to offer great deals of lighting therefore last around 3 times as long. Exactly what this then suggests is that the lights do not have to be changed as usually.
Together with steel halide and also high stress salt lights needing to operate at greater temperature levels they likewise are prone to ending up being harmed by dampness. Also percentages of dampness or oil from your fingers when you touch the glass of such lights could influence them. So when activated there is a large threat that at some point the tension positioned on the glass will certainly create them to break as well as damage. Certainly this will certainly after that cause the light bulb stopping working as well as it after that needing to be changed.
An additional reason that a lot of areas have actually decided to mount LED Linear low bay lights today is to that they light up locations far more vibrantly. This is due to the fact that these sorts of lights really create an even more all-natural shade light as you would certainly see when the sunlight is beaming. Whereas when it concerns the typical kind of bay lighting utilized formerly the light sent out by these has an extra yellow orange tint to it. Nonetheless this is not the situation when it concerns fluorescent lighting. It does create a better top quality sort of light however still out a degree with the light sent out by LED's.
So simply exactly what are the advantages to be had from setting up LED Linear low bay lights today in any kind of sort of location where lighting is needed from a range.
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An additional significant factor for mounting LED Linear low bay lights is to that they have the ability to light locations a lot more evenly. Actually the circulation of light from these sort of lights is 3 to 8 times far better compared to that from any kind of kind of steel halide, fluorescent or high stress salt design bay light.
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In Indonesia, in last few years it's come to public notice that the Elephants of Sumatra have been abused, tortured and murdered almost as a daily practice either by farmers or by poachers. The prime areas where Elephant slaughtering is taking place is in areas of East Aceh. Aceh Jaya and Riau.
The farmers use the barbaric practice of putting poison on soap bars and sticking them to tree branches, knowing Elephants like to eat them. The reason the farmers give for killing these elegant and innocent beings is because they believe that the Elephants destroy their crops. The Elephants are not at fault here as humans are entering into their habitats going further into their lands for their farming needs of scale rubber, timber, paper pulp and palm oil plantations. It is understandable that humans fear Elephants as they are large and wild, but killing them is not the answer.
Elephants have served humans for centuries, helping them with their manual labor as slaves, being forced into entertaining humans in circuses, in horrible conditions, being used as a traditional mascots in human religious affairs, getting decorated and put up for displays and rides. If that's also not enough they are being targeted by poachers every single day for their tusks, sometimes killed and left to die miserably and in pain after their tusks are removed.
The WWF Indonesia reports that the killings of Elephants in Sumatra have been on a rise since 2004 and also shockingly since 2004 no one has been jailed or even convicted in the Riau province. Most of the Elephants are either poisoned or shot and the numbers are highest in the Aceh province. Poachers are killing the Elephants around the paper plantations and timber areas. The group study shows a shocking revelation of 59% of Elephants were killed by poisoning, 13% showed signs of poisoning, 5% were shot and the reason for the deaths of the other Elephants is still not clarified, they could be considered illness or unknown causes.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature has listed the Elephants of Sumatra as critically endangered. As the numbers have dropped down from 5000 in 1985 to just 2,400 to 2,800 in this year. If they are not protected, they are most likely to go extinct within a few decades. However, considering the rate at which they are been killed and abused, it won't take decades but just a few years before this beautiful Animal goes extinct.
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What AnimalsTrust NPO is asking to Indonesian Government:
1.We want the Indonesian Government to interfere and create effective and strict laws to protect the Sumatra Elephants lives.
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What AnimalsTrust NPO is asking to Indonesian Government:
1.We want the Indonesian Government to interfere and create effective and strict laws to protect the Sumatra Elephants lives.
2. Special instigation should be started in Aceh and Raiu provinces, where the number of Elephants is at the lowest rate and the killings are at the highest.
3. The farmers need to be given awareness about the importance of the Elephants of Sumatra and also should be educated and given tools to save their crops without killing the Elephants.
4. Strict laws need to be brought in for the poachers. (No bail.)
5. A special 'Save Sumatra Elephants task force team', should be created to investigate every killing and also keep track of the history of poaching and poachers around the provinces.
6. The law should take down every single detail of the poachers caught, so they can track them down easily if a similar incidence happens in the same area that they come from.
7. Tracking devices should be placed around farms and plantations which could give a signal of elephant entering the area. (This would help in case any elephant found dead in that area after a day or two, the team would know who's responsible.)
8. Awareness banners and posters about the Elephants of Sumatra need to be put up in every possible areas around Indonesia, where the killing is on the highest range.
Not only Indonesia but the ENTIRE WORLD needs to know the significance of Elephants. And when a country treats such an animal with such brutality, killing and slaughtering them. We want to tell them, we are watching and we won't just sit and do nothing about it.
We'll fight till we'll reach our aim!
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The trees alone make this a whole other world.:) Can not wait to see what this looks like in the later stages. What all you hinted at will make this area a thing to behold.
Looking great! Love the dark abandoned island vibe! Looking into the distance with all the jungle is terrifying in all the right ways. Can't wait to go exploring!
Hey it's just an idea, but if at some point you have to "activate" the power on that area (and I guess that's how that light is on) you could add a few more working lights at some random points that could make it look even more creepy! Maybe one inside the church, one at the outside card-door at hammond's house, and a couple on some random houses.
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Lee's Hafley officially hired as AD in Wichita Falls
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WICHITA FALLS -- The Lee football team will need to find a new offensive coordinator for the upcoming season.
Scot Hafley, last season's offensive coordinator for the Lee football team, has been officially hired as the new athletic director for the Wichita Falls Independent School District.
The hire was approved by the WFISD's Board of Trustees on Tuesday afternoon. Hafley, who will be replacing former WFISD athletic director Kenny Catney, is expected to begin AD duties on May 15.
"I'm obviously very excited," Hafley said. "It's something I've always been interested in doing in my career. Wichita Falls is a great community. I grew up competing against those schools. It all just came together."
Hafley's experience coaching and working in larger districts around the state as well as handling feeder middle schools was appealing to the WFISD Trustee Board, according to an earlier news release.
Hafley served as the Rebels' OC under head coach James Morton during the 2014 season.
Before arriving at Lee, Hafley was the both the head football coach and athletic coordinator at Haltom High School in Birdville from 2007-14. He was also the head coach at H.M. King High School in Kingsville from 2005-07.
Hafley was the offensive coordinator for the 2003 Class 4A Division I state champion North Crowley High School in Fort Worth.
Hafley said he believes that experience will help him succeed in his new role, despite different responsibilites.
"It's all relative," Hafley said. "Leadership and honesty are the same. I like to think I've got a good track record with being fair and honest with people."


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The Warren Buffett Shareholder: Stories from inside the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting
Lawrence A. Cunningham & Stephanie Cuba
Cunningham & Cuba and Harriman House Ltd (April 2018)
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Cunningham & Cuba and Harriman House Ltd (April 2018)
How to obtain the equivalent of an MBA during a long weekend at the "Woodstock of Capitalism"
Over the years, I have read all four editions of Warren Buffett's essays, edited by Lawrence Cunningham, Cunningham's book, Berkshire Beyond Buffett, and Carol Loomis' Tap Dancing to Work: Warren Buffett on Practically Everything, 1966-2013. Also, I read and then re-read Alice Shroeder's bestseller, The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life. That said, I have never owned stock in Berkshire Hathaway nor have I had any contact with either Buffett or Charlie Munger.
There are more than 40 contributors to this volume. The information, opinions, and insights they provide will help those such as I who have never attended a Berkshire Annual Meeting (and/or related events) to understand and — yes — appreciate how much those several days in Omaha mean to attendees personally as well as professionally. Their reminiscences of Meetings past are especially enjoyable as well as informative. As with Buffett's Letters, many of the contributors emphasize what they (and I) view as important business lessons that are best revealed within the narrative, in context. One non-spoiler: Buffett, Munger, and the Berkshire shareholders place a MUCH greater value on character than they do on ROI. I hasten to add that, for decades, demanding the former has consistently maximized the latter.
As Larry and Stephanie note in their brief but substantial Preface, the contributors "take us with them through the numerous events of the days before and after the Meeting, from Thursday to Sunday, including book signings, talks, panels; summits, seminars, conferences; and receptions, dinners, and group outings."
Here are four brief excerpts that suggest the thrust and flavor of the narrative:
o "Why do so few investment firms educate and treat their clients [the way Berkshire does]? 'It's a joke, isn't?' answers Buffett, adding that fund managers and brokers 'don't judge their success by investment results. They judge it by how much they can gather in assets. So they don't want the shareholders to think of themselves as owners. They want them to think of themselves as customers.'" Jason Zweig, "You're Not Alone" (Pages 11-16)
o For many years, Jim Ross met Charlie Munger's plane from LA to Omaha. "One year while we were walking up the concourse, I noticed flecks of paint on the hands of Charlie's wife, Nancy. I asked if she painted. She said, 'We painted the master bathroom last night. Charlie didn't like the color.' I said, 'The night before the Annual Meeting, you're repainting the bathroom?' Charlie, who was walking swiftly ahead of us, called over his shoulder, 'Why hire it out, when you can do it yourself?'" Jim Ross, "Calling Charlie Minger" (71-76)
o "I invested and, like most investors, being careful to verify, I felt compelled to attend my first Annual Meeting. I was moved when an elderly lady took the microphone and said, 'Mr. Buffett, I only own one B share. May I ask a question?' Buffett answered, 'Ma'am, between you and me, we own half the company. What's your question?' I knew this was my kind lf manager, my kind of company, and that I was among my kind of shareholders." Robert P. Miles, "Accidental Impresario" (83-87)
o "The questions [asked at the Meeting] "are surprisingly substantive and insightful, whatever their source…As they answer questions, Warren and Charlie combine the postures of managing partners reporting to their audience about the things they need to know for financial success and to live a good life. While they address a great variety of questions with simple, example-filled explanations, they follow a basic rule of not conveying information that would destroy or diminish proprietary advantages Berkshire may possess." Robert E. Denham, "The Shareholders You Deserve" (171-174)
With an informality they prefer and one certainly appropriate to the Berkshire community, Larry and Stephanie are to be commended for brilliant editing of the original material they obtained, and then, the equally brilliant presentation of it within an eminently sensible framework.
They and countless others help to ensure that, in Warren Buffett's words, Berkshire's Annual Meeting is "designed with an eye to reinforcing the Berkshire culture, and making it one that will repel and expel managers of a different bent. The culture grows stronger every year, and it will remain intact long after Charlie and I have left the scene."
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Of course the plan is for deer, traumatized by the sudden, noisy intrusion into their domain, to get up and flee in the opposite direction. But unknown to deer that do so, other hunters, called standers, have quietly circled around and taken stands at the far end of the drive area. The wind is in their faces, and they have selected posts with good visibility. Sometimes fleeing bucks are so preoccupied with the racket behind them that they trot past a hunter on stand, offering a shot.
The Art Of A Deer Drive
Of course the point of a drive is to flush a buck into pre-appointed area where a stander can get a good shot at him. Hunters making drives usually know each other well and enjoy the team effort. One or 2 hunters who know the terrain and hence where to strategically place the standers (the shooters) and the drivers (the people who flush the deer) lead the drive.
There can be large drives or 2- or 3-man pushes. Large drives usually work best in big forests while small drives are the ticket for small tracts. The art of driving is to trick deer into thinking they're running away
Drivers use different strategies. The pushers can canvas a cover in a circular pattern, pushing deer toward a shooter in a tree stand in the center of the circle. Or one driver can walk slightly ahead of the other drivers, banking on the knowledge that a buck will most likely circle around to get the downwind-and bump into other drivers waiting behind. Most of the time drivers spread out in a straight line and march forward, giving deer no way to run except toward the standers waiting on the opposite end of a cover. A buck's attention is so fixated on the drivers he fails to notice until it's too late that he has fallen into a trap. Still, mature bucks are sneaky; some find a way to circle back between the drivers.
The Best Locations
Obviously dense covers that concentrate deer are the best spots to drive. A good drive area would be an isolated pocket of thick cover no larger than 30 acres and bordered on the sides by a field, river, etc. If a drive area is too large, bucks will be able to circle back and avoid the drivers as they move through. And unless a drive area has some bordering terrain that a buck does not like to cross, such as an open field, deer might slip out the sides of a cover without being seen.
The wind plays a large role in drives. On certain days certain areas are not good for drives because the wind blows at the standers' backs, sending their scent back into the cover and thereby alerting deer. Then a buck would figure out that humans are not only behind them making noise, but also somewhere out front.
There are 2 basic techniques–a loud drive and a silent drive. Both work well, depending upon what the hunters are trying to accomplish.
Loud Drive
During a loud drive the pushers talk, yell, bang trees with sticks and maybe even bark like dogs. The purpose obviously is to alert deer long before the drivers get close. Two reasons. First, the turmoil confuses and causes them to flee en masse long before the drivers get too close. This tactic can help to eliminate a wily buck's knack of circling back and trying to escape out the back door. A loud drive is usually best in a large, thick cover.
Silent Drive
The purpose of a silent drive can be two-fold. First, the drivers might have an opportunity to harvest a deer while moving toward the standers. Silent drivers often still-hunt through an area, moving slowly and quietly to engage deer and possibly get a shot. If a buck's sees or smells the drivers, he moves out toward the standers.
Secondly, many hunters like small, silent pushes because buck don't get too spooked. A couple of drivers still-hunting along with the wind at their backs can force deer to get up, but they don't bust out of the cover. They try to slip quietly out of the cover out front, often walking into the sights of stander. A silent drive works best in a small area where there's less chance that deer will circle around the pushers.
Anytime people with guns are concentrated in a small area and moving toward each other, there are strict safety precautions to keep in mind. During gun season both drivers and standers should wear fluorescent orange. In the tight confines of a cover, drivers should keep each other in sight at all times. Drivers and standers must handle guns safely. Before a hunt, everybody should meet and discuss things like direction of the push, safe shooting lanes, etc. Make sure all drivers and standers are on the same page.
When practical put shooters in tree stands. They'll have a good view of approaching drivers and bucks. If they shoot at a deer, the bullet or slug will spiral downward and away from the drivers.
Conducting Deer Drives Using Archery Equipment
In recent years bowhunters have discovered that they can score by modifying the standard gun drive. Archers refer to their low-keyed method of driving as "nudging." As the term indicates, the drivers slowly push through an area, often still-hunting as they go. The deer become aware of their presence, but they usually aren't too alarmed. So bucks trot or walk out front of the nudgers and toward the standers.
To have a reasonable chance of scoring, a bowhunter needs to shoot at a deer standing broadside or moving slowly within 30 yards. To get a good shot like that, a stander might set up near the lip of a gully, a large fallen trees, etc. A terrain feature like that can cause a pushed deer to hesitate and stop for a few seconds, offering a shot. Also, a stander should keep a deer call handy. Even running deer have been known to stop dead in their tracks at the sound of a grunt or bleat.
As you might expect, nudging allows quite a few deer to slip back through the drivers. But that is the price archers must pay to nudge the deer toward the standers rather than running them past in full flight.
For gun hunters, the greatest advantage of driving is to move pressured deer late in the season. . A drive can be a good way to get a fleeting crack at big bucks that have turned nocturnal and spend their days entirely in thickets. Too, the bowhunter who does some slow "nudging" can expect action with a decent chance at a buck.
No doubt, a loud gun drive really spooks deer. Once you put on a drive or two in an area, you must write that spot off for stand hunting or still-hunting because deer will be off their normal movement patterns. For that reason many drives are conducted during the last few days of hunting season. Even using the silent nudging technique, deer don't always cooperate. Bowhunters can experience big-time frustration when dandy buck runs by them at 15 yards, or slips past just out of arrow range.


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There is a small but growing group who feel that we should make ANZAC Day our national day, moving the emphasis away from Waitangi Day which has attracted so much protest in recent years.
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ANZAC Day 2008Friday, April 25th, 2008
Sir Edmund Percival Hillary KG, ONZ, KBE 1919 – 2008Friday, January 11th, 2008
The best-known New Zealander of the 20th century, Sir Edmund Hillary, died at the age of 88 this morning, Friday 11th January 2008.
Best known for conquering the planet's highest mountain Mt. Everest in 1953, Sir Ed, as he was known to New Zealanders, held a special place in the nation's heart. He was a diplomat, philanthropist, adventurer, innovator, but most importantly one of us.
Upgrade to Papers Past WebsiteFriday, August 31st, 2007
The National Library of New Zealand has revamped its online collection of historical newspapers and will offer new features from early September.
Proroguing ParliamentFriday, June 29th, 2007
This website usually avoids political issues, there being plenty of other sites devoted to the activities of our politicians both inside and outside the debating chamber.
Nevertheless, the use of the phrase proroguing parliament in a newspaper from 1890 caught my eye recently and led me to discover two issues of the day which have a modern complement.
Augie Auer 1940-2007Monday, June 11th, 2007
"Well, my friend, there'll be a few windscreen wetters around Auckland today but otherwise some long fine periods for those who want to prune the roses.â€
Just two of the "Augie-isms†that added colour to weather talk in New Zealand in recent years, but will no longer be heard following the death of Professor Augie Auer at a family gathering in Melbourne, Australia, last night.
Henare Te Ua 1934 – 2007Thursday, May 3rd, 2007
"It was a busy week in the Waikato, wasn't it Libby? On Monday there was…â€
Like an arm sweeping flotsam and jetsam from a desktop, Henare Te Ua would sweep the formalities of the opening theme for his weekly programme Whenua on National Radio aside and launch into an hour of korero on matters Maori.
The veteran broadcaster, who died yesterday, was best-known for Whenua which ran for 7½ years on National Radio, with co-host Libby Hakaraia and, latterly, Alma Ma Ua.
ANZAC Day 2007Wednesday, April 25th, 2007
The perversity of the weather usually makes an early start to get to a dawn parade on ANZAC Day an uncomfortable one. But this year's Indian summer has changed that with dry weather in the North Island and the upper two thirds of the South Island encouraging good turnouts for the dawn commemorative services.
A Quacker WeekSaturday, November 18th, 2006
No-one has ever called me Cyclops (at least within my hearing), so I feel confident in saying that Wellington is a cracker place in which to live, knowing how impartial my judgement can be in such matters. Steep house-clad hills snuggled around a stunningly beautiful harbour, a compact city centre, good public transport, a vibrant arts scene, an active social lifestyle of pubs and cafes, a melting pot of people from all over the planet … the list goes on.
We even have nice weather … sometimes.
Two Moments in TimeWednesday, August 30th, 2006
Last Monday's funeral for Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu was one of those moments in time that make some of us focus on the passage of something we should have paid more attention to.
The Naming of Tolaga BaySunday, August 27th, 2006
The town of Tolaga Bay on the North Island's eastern coast, north of Gisborne, is well-known as the home of a marvel of early 20th century engineering – its lengthy wharf.
Tolaga, as it is known to locals, is also unusual in another respect – its name.
Success is a Cleft StickWednesday, August 23rd, 2006
Many people presume that a company that has its name enter into common usage would think that it had died and gone to heaven.
To a certain extent this is true, as brand recognition is a key component of advertising and promotional campaigns. However, there is a point at which common use of a company's name can be come a liability.
Sea-change for ScientistsSunday, August 20th, 2006
The recent public announcement that Mt Taranaki (Egmont) is expected to erupt within the next 50 years marks a sea-change for New Zealand's geological scientists.
The announcement was made following a symposium at Massey University in Palmerston North where scientists discussed the effects that such an eruption would have on infrastructure and the economy. Mark Bebbington, of the Institute of Information Sciences and Technology at Massey's Palmerston North campus, was specific in making the projection based on the volcano's eruptive history.
ANZAC Day 2006Tuesday, April 25th, 2006
Though uncomfortable, it somehow seems fitting that the one day we set aside for remembering the work of our servicemen and women falls during autumn. ANZAC Day is often wet and windy and attendance at the dawn services around the country usually means wrapping up against the weather.
Early reports are that attendances are again up this year, with an estimated 3,000 turning up at the cenotaph in Wanganui.
Summer at McRae BathsWednesday, December 28th, 2005
Another summer holiday excursion in the 60s was a trip to the McRae Baths in Gisborne. Situated on the banks of the of the Waimata River, near its junction with the Taruheru, the complex was a popular holiday destination for kids.
The main pool, which was 100 feet by 36 feet, was opened on the 4th of April 1931, following several years of lobbying and fundraising. The £1800 which had been raised was handed over to local authorities in 1930, at a time when there was considerable unemployment in the depression-hit town. This enabled the work to be carried out as state-subsidised relief work, with the RSA providing additional financial support.
The site had been gifted by Alexander McRae but he never saw the completed work as he died in 1925 at the age of 95. The McRae Baths were superseded by the olympic pool complex in the 1970s and the site is now known as Gisborne Marina.
Being the only sinker in a family of water rats, I spent a lot of time at what we called "The Crayfish Baths" in all weathers and all seasons. Highlight of the night-time meetings of the Swimming Club was the lip-smacking sweet cocoa dispensed (by St John's?) from the caravan parked at the entrance.
In summer, it was baking hot sitting or lying on the stepped concrete terraces to left and right of the main entrance. A better location was over on the wooden grandstand which backed onto the river bank. Refreshing breezes (on summer days) passed through the structure, as swimmers cavorted or competed below us in the main pool.
A special treat was an ice cold bottle of Coca-Cola (forbidden fruit) purchased from the harassed attendant in the ticket office, if our parents weren't with us. These attendants were responsible for selling entrance tickets, rescuing drowning swimmers, selling drinks and ice creams and policing the big black NO RUNNING signs that graced the blue-green changing shed walls. A quick "fweeet" of that whistle would cause people to freeze and silence to descend as an offence was swiftly dealt with.
Leaving the pool, we'd hobble across the hot sharp stones of Vogel Street, and perhaps pause to look at the ROAD CLOSED signs nailed across the entry to the William Pettie Bridge. This old wooden bridge had been condemned for years, and the big 1966 earthquake probably was its death-knell. It would be several more years before it was replaced by the graceful curves of a new concrete road bridge, sometime in the 70s (or was it the 80s?)
On the way home, we'd walk bare-footed on the molten tar footpaths of Ormond Road. On an extra hot summer day, having walked past the glass-walled lube bay of "The Service Station with Merritt" hoping to see a mechanic down in the deep pit, we would pause at another of Gisborne's little oddities. There would sometimes be a small hastily fenced area in the middle of Ormond Road as it began its gentle uphill climb. Poking through the tarmac would be a remnant of Gisborne's past – the tramlines. Buried under successive layers of asphalt over the years, they would poke their heads up on a hot day as they expanded on the northern side of the Fitzherbert Street points.
For most of my time in Gisborne, the tramlines were our barometer for a hot summer. If they appeared like some subterranean augur, then it was hot, and would be remarked upon in The Gisborne Herald. Old-timers would suck their teeth and remark that they hadn't seen "The Tramlines" since the summer of fifty-eight, or somesuch date.
If we had a sixpence or two left, we'd buy ice creams at Hamilton's Dairy before swinging around the corner and heading home. Even then we were loyal shoppers, favouring "our" dairy over the one at MacLean Street.
[some data from J.A. MacKay, "Historic Poverty Bay and the East Coast, N.I., N.Z."]
Life's a BeachMonday, December 26th, 2005
In my earlier days, before I got my first bike, I tended to be tail-end-charlie in the excursions of my older brothers and sisters during the summer school holidays.
One popular trip was the walk to the beach, across the clanking "Billie Goat's Gruff Bridge" at Derby Street, stopping to select honeysuckle flowers to suck on the way. They always told me that the yellow ones were poisonous, but the white ones were OK. Knowing my siblings, this was probably because the yellow flowers had sweeter nectar and, as there were only a couple of thousand of them available, they had to be protected from my predations. To this day, I still don't know whether they were joshing me.
If we had time, we'd make sure no-one was coming and furtively climb over the side of the bridge and underneath it. The bank was steep but navigable, and we could hide in secret as people walked or rode their bikes overhead. The bridge was an ancient wooden structure, decked with huge wooden planks that had started to bow with age. As a cycle rider approached, the timbers would resonate, and the planks rattled for several seconds after they'd biked past. The curious "wap-wap-wap" sound combined with metallic rattling and squeaking of old iron nails is something I remember to this day.
Cables, water pipes and the gas main for much of Whataupoko were slung on the sides of the bridge. The gas main hissed noisily as its volatile contents passed through, and the massive bolted joints were a thing of curiosity. Women in high heels had to literally tip-toe across the bridge for fear of losing a heel in the open knot holes or the gaps between the planks. The river always looked mysterious when peered directly down on through one of those open knot-holes.
Leaving our secret lair, we'd clamber back onto the bridge and head up Derby Street, passing the gas works with its coal sorter going "shuff-shuff-shuff" and call in for something less healthy than honeysuckle at the Little Wonder Dairy. The shop was a small room on the streetfront of a house, crammed with all sorts of wonderful goodies sitting on the (to me) tall counter or hung on trellis on the walls or stacked on the shelves behind the shopkeeper. We were "known" to the various shopowners over the years, but the only one whose name I can recall was Mister Visser, a kindly Austrian chap.
From the dairy, our trek would take us up the hill to Gladstone Road past the gasometers. There were two – one red the other silver. I used to marvel that something so big could grow and shrink from visit to visit depending on how much gas was in storage. From here, we had a choice. Straight ahead led to my grandmother's place, left led us past the town clock to another turn into Grey Street and down to the beach.
On the beach trip, another feature would attract our attention, the old steam locomotive. A frozen relic of an earlier age, the small loco had been welded to a couple of rails on the footpath near the skating rink. To my eyes at that age, it was HUGE, and it was a struggle to climb up into the cab to look at the remaining brasswork and firebox.
From there it was only a few minutes more, past the railway station, to the hot grey sands of Waikanae Beach. I spent many, many hours at Waikanae in my younger days, both on the beach or in the curious 1950s collection of buildings that stretched from the surf clubhouse to the motor camp.
For a youngster, there were hours of entertainment to be had there. After a paddle in the open paddling pool and an ice cream bought from the kiosk there were the glassed observation rooms to be checked out. These concrete labyrinths afforded a view of the beach, and provided peaceful, sheltered seating for tired elders when us little horrors weren't in them. But when we were there, they were places of resounding claps, echoing wails, pealing shrieks and other ghostly noises which were amplified to a satisfying degree by the inward curving concrete walls.
On one beach trip, I recall one of my brothers sitting atop the concrete wall of the promenade. He was either pushed from behind or slipped and slid down onto the sand grazing the skin on much of his back. It was vivid red and starting to bleed as he slipped his shirt on and we set off on the long walk back home.
En route, we worried anxiously, and debated back and forth. With scarcely a thought for our brother who might have bled to death on the walk, we worried – Would Mum be so angry that she grounded us for a week, and we couldn't go back to Waikanae?


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|Triangle Autism Discussion
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The Triangle Autism Discussion is a group for people on the autism spectrum to come together and discuss their experiences. Both self-diagnosed and professionally diagnosed people are welcome, as are people who are questioning whether or not they might be on the spectrum. All people on the spectrum are welcome including those who aren't part of the LGBT community.
Every meeting will have a topic, such as special interests, developing social skills and making friends, or sensory issues and how to deal with them. However, we will make time for people to talk about other things that may be on their minds as well.


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The Wedding Singer
Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Movies
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
The Wedding Singer
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I haven't see Armageddon, but all the rest are great picks! I especially loved Milo & Otis, definitely a childhood favourite! :)ReplyDeleteReplies
You should! It is really good. Makes me cry but I loved it! :)Delete
I use to watch The Wizard Of Oz, everyday, all day, when I was younger. I think I might have had a OZ overload, cause I haven't watched it since! Great Top Ten :D My Top Ten Tuesday!ReplyDeleteReplies
Oh goodness, lol. I have watched it alot, I hope I never get sick of it!Delete
Milo and otis was so good!ReplyDelete
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:) I love cute movies like that!Delete
Yay for The Wedding Singer! I absolutely love this movie, it was one of the first movies I was obsessed with that wasn't Disney lol. I haven't seen it on any other lists this week, which is crazy to me because it is so good!ReplyDeleteReplies
:) I like your taste in movies! :) I hope you get a chance to check out the others.Delete


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How did Capote build suspense despite the fact that readers know the ultimate outcome from the beginning of the book? How did he color the opening with a sense of impending doom?
Luke Higgins
3/2/2014 10:22:40 pm
The novel starts with a clear picture of who committed the crime. It even is clear that the clutters would die that Saturday evening. By revealing this outcome so early in the novel, the reader feels the sense of doom and is drawn into the novel. However, Capote does not reveal the motive, leaving the readers to guess the reason behind the crime. He continually drops hints about the motive, using the reader's curiosity to allow for a climatic storyline.
Rachel Bonek
3/31/2014 08:21:33 am
I agree that the novel keeps readers interested because it drops hints about the motive of the murder. This crime novel is practically backwards compared to others than I've read because it starts with the murder. Most of the time, crime stories make readers guess who the murderer is.
Luke Higgins
4/3/2014 11:52:08 am
Exactly my thought: I have never come across a Doyle or Christie novel in which the murderer is known from the get-go. It is the loose ends and motive that make this novel great.
Rachel Bonek
3/31/2014 08:15:43 am
He builds suspense throughout the novel by not revealing all of the facts at the beginning. A reader will know that the Clutter family is going to die, and the novel introduces the killers early on. However, readers remain invested in the novel because they do not know the outcomes of the murder. People feel satisfaction when they know that all of the loose ends of a mystery are tied. The novel does not disclose key information, such as the motive of the murder and the fate of the murderers, at the start. It is also compelling because Capote writes a lot of details of the Clutter family, making them seem even more realistic. Readers are left wondering how this nice family could deserve their doom. Capote builds suspense in the novel by only allowing reader to discover details of the mystery little by little.
Luke Higgins
4/3/2014 11:55:47 am
I completely agree. When documenting a well-known situation including people who did not know each other, Capote was only left with loose ends and motives to keep the reader engaged. I have to admit that he did a pretty good job. The novel definitely kept me turning pages.
Rachel Bonek
4/7/2014 11:37:00 pm
I agree! This book kept my interest, too!
Drew Kilgore
4/5/2014 04:34:56 am
Capote built suspense by letting the reader know the ending at the begining. The story was not about finding out who the killers were, it was about watching as characters made the connections to the killers and finding where they are. Its like playing charades and trying your hadest to making sure the other person is getting the message.
Frew Filgore
4/8/2014 10:10:57 pm
I enjoyed your reference to charades because it's completely true! Trying so hard to communicate to another person without using words and they just cannot understand you! The frustration gained through failure is coupled with the suspense and excitement built as the another person slowly comes to the correct answer!
Drew Kilgore
4/8/2014 10:12:07 pm
Exactly! But I think you need to calm down, you're yelling too much.
Evelyn LM
4/8/2014 12:44:32 am
Capote is a genius! He built suspense by describing the Clutter family. It kills the readers knowing how innocent the family was. They were tradition people who liked to mind their own business. They never tried to look for trouble. We knew who the killers were. I think it was great to describe both parties. It killed me to know what Smith and Hickock w
Brittany Schmidt
4/8/2014 03:16:34 am
Finding out about the Clutter family did build suspense. I like how you said bad things happen to good people. It made me think why did the family get killed? The setting was gloomy, usually bad things happen when things are gloomy.
Eve LM
4/8/2014 08:18:33 am
Thanks! I think about it all the time. I think about some of the people around me, the Tina and Ike Turner situation, Gaga, etc. No one really has an answer to that. Similarly, no one can say why the family was murdered but the murderers themselves. Bad weather usually indicates terrible news or events. The only scenario, that I can think of, that contradicts the statement is the movie The Town. One of the characters revealed to Ben Affleck that her brother died on a sunny day. Ever since that day, she associated sunny days with bad things.
Evelyn LM
4/8/2014 12:47:15 am
...we're doing. Setting was suspenseful too and made me realize that something bad was about to happen. It made it seem like there was no one meaning that creepy things happen when no one is around. The weather didn't seem so fantastic either. A gloomy area. Usually bad things happen to good people.
Brittany Schmidt
4/8/2014 03:12:30 am
As we all know Capote killed off the Clutter family at the beginning of the story, yet Capote still manages to build suspense. Capote did not reveal the outcome of the murders, or information about the family. Going on in the novel, I learned about the family. Capote connected the family with the reader. The connection builds suspense on the outcome of the murders.
Evelyn LM
4/8/2014 01:05:59 pm
That is true! He never revealed the outcome of the murder. I knew that a family was killed, but was unaware about what happened to the murderers themselves. It would be unjust if they were not punished. I would get angry if that was the case and Capote included that in the very beginning. He never did any of that. It kept me wondering if justice was served in the end. Not knowing kept me in tune with the book.
Brittany Schmidt
4/8/2014 01:10:13 pm
We all have the feeling of wanting to see a happy ending. Like you said we need to see that justice was served to the murders to get closer. It's almost like we would be okay with the murders as long as the murders get put in jail. The act of doing is not as important as the punishment of the wrong doer.
Cassandra Carpenter
4/8/2014 08:53:16 am
Although Capote revealed the horrific part in the beginning of the novel, he still managed to add a sense of suspense in the story. He achieved this through the mood he has set. The mistrust throughout Holcomb and the distress the killers go through makes the reader wonder if something else is going to happen.
Mackenzie Orphanidis
4/8/2014 01:21:43 pm
I completely agree Cass, Capote had us on our toes the whole book not knowing what was going to happen next.
Cassandra Carpenter
4/9/2014 02:15:48 am
I felt like the suspense came more from wether or not the killers would be caught or kill others.
Siphathisile Dube
4/9/2014 10:44:56 am
I just had to laugh at the irony of this whole book. The fact that the author basically gives us information of who the criminals are, and people still keep reading to find out why is very interesting.
Mackenzie Orphanidis
4/8/2014 01:20:14 pm
Even though we knew the outcome of the story from the very beginning Capote was still able to add suspense by giving clues, but not coming right out and saying anything. Capote was a genius using suspense to draw the readers in, but not reeling them too far in.
Drew Kilgore
4/8/2014 10:03:12 pm
I agree with your last statement using suspense. The suspense of knowing what is going to happen but not know how or why spikes the readers natural curiosity and keeps them on edge.
Siphathisile Dube
4/9/2014 10:51:04 am
Sitting down with such a man would be amazing! It makes me wonder where he received all his ideas, considering the age that he lived in!
Siphathisile Dube
4/9/2014 10:38:01 am
He used many details of the setting and giving information about the people to cloud the reader's mind with the reason why the murders killed the family! The isolation of the city of the main characters caused a sense of impending doom!
4/9/2014 11:24:52 am
I like the point you made about the city. I agree with all your points!
4/9/2014 11:24:01 am
I think the reason why it works for the reader to know the outcome is because it draws them in and they want to know more. They want to understand the motive, which Capote gives hints of throughout the novel, but ultimately you have to read to know for sure.
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Alpha Cygni, also known as Deneb, is a star with an associated star system, visible from Earth as the brightest star of the Cygnus constellation, over a thousand light-years from Sol. (ST reference: Star Charts)
Beyond Deneb lies a great galactic mass known as the Cygnus Reach, which was not explored until 2364, by the USS Enterprise. (TNG novel: The Buried Age)
At many points in the vicinity of the Federation, Deneb is one of the brightest bodies visible. Shortly before stardate 7502.9, at 0739 hours, the USS Enterprise observed in line-of-sight when Antares occulted Deneb, meaning the two brightest stars visible to their ship appeared to merge. As it wasn't an exciting mission, most of the Enterprise crew attended a viewing of the spectacle. (TOS novel: World Without End)
It is not to be confused with the Deneb Kaitos system, also known as the Deneb system.
|Stars, systems and objects of the Cygnus constellation
|16 Cygni • 61 Cygni (Tellar) • Alpha Cygni (Deneb) • Beta Cygni (Albireo; Cygnia Minor) • Gamma Cygni (Sadr, 37 Cygni) • Cygnus system • Epsilon Cygni • Omega Cygni (Maluria • Cygnet) • Theta Cygni • Veil Nebula
External linksEdit
- Alpha Cygni article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
- Deneb article at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.