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RIM breathed a sigh of relief after US District Judge James Spencer adjourned yesterday's Eastern Virginia hearing into a possible ban on its Blackberry service.
Judge Spencer re-iterated "the simple truth" - that a jury had already found RIM guilty of infringing NTP's patents.
"This case should have been settled but it hasn't, so I have to deal with that reality," said Spencer. "I'm surprised you have left this decision to the court."
In approaching such a decision, Judge Spencer expressed his scepticism for RIM's argument that shutting down the Blackberry service is an essential public service. NTP said it wants the court to give RIM 30 days' grace before imposing a ban. It also said it wants immediate damages of $126m.
With arguments for and against a ban expressed by NTP and RIM advocates respectively, Judge Spencer adjourned the case. He simply said he would rule on the matter "as soon as reasonably possible".
The implication is clear: the parties should get talking and reach an accord. NTP said it has indeed been talking to RIM all week, while its antagonist said negotiations were continuing.
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Recently, I learned that there is an organic farm located in Wisconsin that makes a weekly donation of organic produce to the food pantry of a Chicago social service agency. This seemed to me a wonderful win-win situation and I wanted to know more. Each week a truck from Primrose Valley Farm, owned by Jamie and David Baker, arrives at The ARK on California Avenue in the evening, and all kinds of absolutely beautiful produce spills out into the hands of waiting staff members and volunteers. The containers filled with produce are then refrigerated until the clients arrive to select food for their tables at home.
I went to see how this works and was amazed at the speed and efficiency of the unloading procedure and how appealing each of the items were. Now, I think I know a lot about vegetables, but there were exotic varieties that I wasn't sure about. I understand that the staff and clients frequently aren't sure of some of the items either and this becomes a wonderful learning experience. Susan Rifkin, Assistant Executive Director, who oversees the food pantry at The ARK, explained that seeing and tasting organic produce is a new experience for most of the clients. They learn new names and try new recipes, which they are asked to share with one another. There are 500 to 600 clients per month who are served by the food pantry.
Read on to find out more about what David Baker had to say about the concept of the CSA, the eco-friendly processes used by Primrose Valley Farm, where individuals can find tips and support for starting their own community garden, their relationship with The ARK and much more.
Andrew DeCanniere: For those who may be unfamiliar with the term, what exactly is a CSA?
David Baker: Slide 4 in our deck defines a CSA as an acronym for Community Supported Agriculture, a kind of co-op in which families subscribe to our farm for a season. The subscription entitles them to a weekly box of assorted vegetables and herbs (or bi-weekly as an option) for about 20 (or 10) weeks between June and November.
AD: How, when and why did you decide to start your own CSA?
DB: A number of years ago, we began to discuss what we believed to be a number of issues affecting the nature and quality of the food we were feeding to our family. These discussions helped us to identify a number of goals that ultimately led to the idea of creating a farm that could benefit our community. We're voracious self-learners, so we began to read books, take courses and network with others who had gone down this road. We also looked at a number of working farms and ultimately chose and purchased ours based on criteria we established. It's been a lot of hard work, but we feel that we've been very much rewarded for having taken this journey.
AD: Did you have any prior experience doing this type of work?
DB: Jamie's grandparents owned and operated farms, so she was exposed to both concept and lifestyle from an early age. I was born and raised in Chicago so was quite familiar with concrete, but little else.
AD: What would you say are the most challenging aspects of your job?
DB: We regularly experience two challenges … time and unknowns. There's never enough time in the day to address all of the myriad of items on our to-do lists – especially when building a farm operation from scratch using organic and sustainable farming concepts. Unknowns are a function of farming. Unpredictable weather, pest and insect pressure, crop disease prevention. The list goes on.
AD: What are the most rewarding aspects?
DB: At the end of a very long work day, we are physically tired but emotionally lifted by the day's accomplishments. Our meals consist of our own food, which is fresh and healthy. We feel good about the fact that we're doing ethically responsible work and is in sync with the planet, the seasonal cycle and spiritual values that are aligned with our Jewish faith.
AD: All of the produce you grow is organic, but beyond that you've come up with and employ some "green" (or eco-friendly) methods or processes of farming. Can you elaborate on what these are?
DB: We do a number of things that we believe make a difference in this regard. For example, like most vegetable farms, we're required to use large refrigerated walk-in cooler rooms to keep our crops fresh between harvest and delivery. We've built the building housing these rooms into a large hill, and the resulting insulation provided by the earth significantly cuts down our associated refrigeration electric costs. We also use the heat that is drawn out of these rooms to produce hot water that the farm uses. Another example would be the use of chickens and ducks. These animals eat bugs and replenish soil nutrients. Future plans include use of a wind turbine for electricity generation, geothermal heating and our own biodiesel fuel production for use by our tractors by growing and cold pressing canola and soy beans.
AD: Your organization delivers fresh, organic produce to The ARK, a not-for-profit social service agency in Chicago's West Rogers Park neighborhood. When and how did this relationship come about?
DB: Good, healthy food is not just for those privileged enough to be able to easily afford it. Rather, it's the responsibility of the privileged to do what it takes to feed us all. Judeo-Christian scriptures tell us in then-acceptable terms that a farmer should set aside a corner of his or her field for "the orphan, widow and stranger," meaning to do charitable giving as a requirement for a community food source. In today's world, this is impractical but doesn't eliminate the requirement's basic intent.
We are fortunate to have a good relationship with The ARK of Chicago, a social services organization for Chicago's Jewish community. The ARK's Rhea Segal Food Pantry serves as our biblical "corner of the field" through the weekly donation of organic vegetables. The Pantry distributes our vegetables along with other donated perishable and nonperishable foods to 550 families each month, a quarter of which are children. We're now in our second year of providing The ARK with up to 1,000 lbs of produce per week.
AD: We live in a major metropolitan area, which makes getting out into the great outdoors something of a challenge, unlike when someone lives out in the country surrounded by nature and thus has easy access to it. Yet, we are all dependent on the planet. We need the planet to not only survive but to thrive if we, as humans, are to continue to thrive ourselves. What is one thing that you would suggest people could do to connect with (or reconnect with, as the case may be) nature, and to recognize the interdependence that exists?
DB: There is a beautiful concept called Gaia, which proposes that all organisms and their inorganic surroundings on Earth are closely integrated to form a single and self-regulating complex system, maintaining the conditions for life on the planet. Using terms like biosphere and homeostasis, Gaia suggests that the planet and its inhabitants are interlinked and dependent upon each other. We have always been moved by this concept which, in part, motivates us to become a food source that is sensitive in both concept and practice to the heavy "footprint" that clearly exists on the part of corporate agribusiness that has come to feed our planet's inhabitants. We encourage our subscribers to visit the farm and participate in its activities and to experience the feelings that the farm evokes related to nature and source of food.
AD: If someone wants to start their own CSA, perhaps a little community garden, what advice do you have for them?
DB: From our standpoint, the more the merrier. It would be terrific if a grass root movement involving local, responsible food were to burgeon. Our families' health would improve, health costs would conceivably go down and we would benefit from an environment that clearly requires a smaller carbon footprint than that which we've come to accept as the status quo. Knowing precisely where your food comes from makes a big difference. Knowing that it came from your own efforts or those of your local community can make an even bigger difference.
That said, farming is physical, hard work and represents a significant change in lifestyle – especially for urban dwellers with traditional job skills. Yet, the community garden might provide great opportunity to experience the benefits of responsible food production in an urban setting.
AD: Are there any resources, either in print or online, that people who want to start their own CSA can turn to for additional tips and support?
DB: There are many resources that one can take advantage of in going down this road, including books, University and USDA extension offices and even courses of study. One terrific source of learning is the University of Wisconsin's School for Beginning Market Growers. Created by the University's Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems, the three day survey course gives students a realistic picture of what it takes to run a successful small-scale produce operation. Other programs like this exist around the country.
Many books and journals also exist, such as those by authors Elliot Coleman (The New Organic Grower), Vernon Grubinger (Sustainable Vegetable Production From Start-Up to Market), Karl Schwenke (Successful Small-Scale Farming – An Organic Approach), Elizabeth Henderson (Sharing the Harvest – A Guide to Community Supported Agriculture), and Tanya Denckla (The Gardener's A-Z Guide to Growing Organic Food).
AD: If someone wants to learn more about your organization in particular, where can they go?
DB: Visit our web site at www.primrosevalleyfarm.com, or give us a call. We love to talk about our farm and the local food movement!
AD: Is there anything else you would like to add? Anything else you would like for our readers to know?
DB: With respect to your family's food … Go local. Go organic. Go sustainable. Go responsible. Your kids will thank you!
Primrose Vallley Farm also runs a summer camp where participants learn about farming.
Photos: B. Keer, Primrose Valley Farm, The ARK
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I just started home brewing in December 07 and our 1st batch was a kit of BB Imperial pale ale... Screwed up many things on it like burning the malt extract, dropping the rubber grommet into the bucket etc... but somehow it turned out excellent.. Just finished the last bottle today and had a moment of sadness... Just thought I share a newbies experience with some of the old pros here...remember when ??
- brewmeisterintng
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Yes, I do remember when... I started with a Mr Beer machine and made some pretty crappy watered down beer. I have also made some pretty awsome brews that never seem to stay around long. All the more reason to brew more beer. Hopfully we are learning form our errors along the way and don't be too over critical of our works. This is a hobby after all.
me too
yep, I burnt the malt extract on my third batch and the batch came out tasting great also. It was a high gravity seasonal brew 9.5% at 389 cal. per 8 oz. had to do a couple extra laps around the track after I could walk again, Zoom...... I was also educated in keeping good notes.
Ahhh, memory lane....
When my friend asked me what I thought about getting equipment to brew our own beer, I thought it would be too much work and too expensive to bother with, but I said what the heck, let's try. He got an equipment kit for Christmas and a couple of ingredient kits. After studying the instructions and reading a few homebrewing books, we went to it. We were very surprised at the simple procedures and ease at brewing. All along I kept saying, "It can't be this simple, we must be missing something." But when It was all bottled and conditioned, we poured a bottle into 2 glasses and tasted, a Brewers Best English Pale Ale kit, and have been brewing ever since. I just remember the taste, it actually had taste to it. Not like the Bud Light I have been drinking, which to this day taste like club soda to me now. It's all a learning process and we are still picking up new things all the time. And I am sure you would hear that from brewers of all levels, that's what makes forums a vital tool to the homebrewer. Cheers.
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I just was talking to a friend the other day about our first batch and he remembered how we were worried about how it was going to turn out. But it was really good. We drank our last bottle one year after it was bottled and it was even better!
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On my birthday 3-30 I received a call from a guy who was selling all his things. For $50 2-6gal. round tubs 2 lids the hoses 6 pressure release p-traps 3 floppy 2 gal jugs 1plastic carboy benchtop bottle caper hand pump siphon hy-meter wine acid meter mesh bags brushes 3 cases of bar bottles 3 plastic bottle holders and more. I think I got a good deal? Now I can't wait to get started.
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The past couple of days I prepared a response to a brewing blog article that you might find helpful; my reply was too long for the blog, so I had to post it on my own website and then add a link on the blog. I think you might find it useful because your list of equipment that you just acquired does not include a kettle, propane burner, or mash-tun (since you have indicated an apparent desire to try all-grain). My post provides a few sources for stuff, and details instructions on how to make an awesome mash tun for BATCH sparging (my design will NOT be suitable for fly sparging). The link is http://home.alltel.net/billvelek/ferm-1.html
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With co-star Nicolette Sheriden involved in a court battle with ABC, "Desperate Housewives" star Teri Hatcher has her own legal tussle brewing.
In documents filed earlier this month, Hatcher claims that a former employee, Jennifer Glassman, violated a confidentiality agreement by copying Hatcher's emails without the actress's consent.
Hatcher claims the emails contained work-related material, including details on her post-"Desperate Housewives" plans, but also personal information about her health and relationships.
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Glassman had previously sued Hatcher claiming she was promised a partnership in Hatcher's production company but was then abruptly fired.
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(CNN) - Senators showed broad support Friday for $60.4 billion in emergency funding for victims of Superstorm Sandy, voting overwhelmingly to bring it up for final passage next week.
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Several Republican senators, concerned about the high price tag, were successful in forcing cost offsets for about $3.5 billion of the overall bill, a move that frustrated Democrats from the affected states because they said the aid should be approved without cutting spending elsewhere.
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Sylvia got to try a couple new things over the weekend.
It was a beautiful day so we tried out the swing in Grandma's backyard. Swinging was a hit. I think we will start making pit stops at the park. Pretty soon we will be going down the slide.
She had a taste of rhubarb. She liked it so much she instantly started drooling. I can't wait to try pickles.
She was thinking of giving hula hooping a try, but she decided to leave it to the pro! (grandpa)
We will have many more firsts this summer. She is changing so fast, it's hard to believe that she is almost 1.
New things!
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The little bath cannot contain Sylvia any longer. We have now upgraded to the luxurious bar sink for bath time. Based on the amount of water that makes in onto the wall, the floor, and on me from all the splashing, I am guessing she likes the new tub.
Sylvia is now 10 months old, which means the 1 year birthday is right around the corner. It is crazy how fast time flies.
Not much new with us. We are suffering through the latest bout of teething. The uppers are coming in and the little princess is paying us back for all the nights of great sleep we had. (Well at least she is paying Dad back...)
Talk to you all later.
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Sylvia taught us her new trick last week. She kept raising her arms up and we couldn't figure out what she was trying to tell us. I think she was trying to tell us that she was done eating and daycare said that she was striking a pose. Then we asked her how big she was and she raised her arms. I am not sure where she saw this, but it is pretty cute. Pretty soon she will be telling jokes just like her buddy Zach.
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I've been enjoying the blog for a while, and I've finally found something to contribute! My girlfriend picked this up from a local store that deals with goofy vintage guitars a while ago, and we've been unable to find any information out about it. It's obviously a Kay-badged Teisco, and while I've seen similar hollowbodies with sliders instead of pots (you featured a Harmony a while back, ferinstance), I haven't been able to find another guitar exactly like it. At this point it doesn't really matter what it is, I just figured I'd share (and if anyone asks, it isn't for sale)!Thanks for that! I hadn't actually realised that Teisco built guitars for Kay, but it doesn't surprise me at all.
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With its opening on 11.11.11, the numbers aligned this weekend for "Immortals," the highly stylized, sword-and-slash ancient action epic from director Tarsem Singh, as it won the box office with $32 million.
The muscular mythological movie attracted a young, male audience to the multiplex. Three-quarters of its viewers were under age 35 and 60 percent were male, The Hollywood Reporter said.
Their turnout allowed "Immortals" to defeat the new Adam Sandler comedy "Jack and Jill," which was second with $26 million, and to end the reign of "Puss in Boots," which dropped to third with $25.5 million.
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But the film's performance was not one for the ages compared with genre predecessors "300" and "Clash of the Titans," which generated $70.8 million and $61.2 million, respectively, in their debuts.
Still, Relativity Media executive Kyle Davies argued, "The picture exceeded expectations, and there's no other action-adventure until you get to Christmas, which bodes well."
He is the president of distribution for Relativity, and "Immortals" is its top opening since it began distributing movies, The Hollywood Reporter noted. The 3D flick cost about $75 million to make.
"Immortals" – which stars Theseus (Henry Cavill), the villainous King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke) and Zeus (Luke Evans) in a war from Greek myth – also took in $36 million abroad.
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Right behind it was "Puss in Boots," the first movie showcasing the brash, sometimes grumpy, but inevitably charming 2-foot-tall Spanish cat voiced by Antonio Banderas. The animated movie from DreamWorks held strong, declining just 23 percent from the $33 million it grossed last weekend, but nevertheless Puss, or "Frisky Two Times," ceded the throne after an unexpected two-week run at the top.
Clint Eastwood's latest film, "J. Edgar," opened at No. 5 with $11.5 million, and distributor Warner Bros. was confident that it would play well through Thanksgiving.
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Trench warfare
You have just finished laying the pipe and you feel the satisfaction of a job that's coming together. However, if you used a conventional trencher, the hard work isn't over yet. You have to backfill. Worse yet, you see rain approaching and you know you will never get the trenches closed before it arrives.
On jobsites where you can mechanically backfill with a blade or bucket without damaging turf, large, open-cut trenches are easy to cover quickly. However, you still have to dedicate labor and machine resources to backfilling. Are there alternatives that are more labor-efficient and less destructive to landscapes? Fortunately, yes.
Many irrigation contractors have vibratory plows, mini-trenchers and mini-loaders in their equipment arsenal. These machines can be less destructive, more portable or, with the use of different attachments, more versatile than conventional trenchers. They also minimize backbreaking labor which, arguably, may be one of the most important advantages in today's labor-shy work environment.
Shake, rattle and roll
One alternative to trenching is so-called "trenchless" technology, such as vibratory plowing. Jon Kuyers, rubber tire product manager for Vermeer, says that vibratory plows originated in the mid-1960s as an alternative for installing cable. The method was both quicker and more efficient than open-cut trenching. By the late 1960s, irrigation contractors discovered them, and a new era in irrigation began.
Vibratory plows typically have four wheels with articulated steering (a pivot point between the front and rear tires). Most irrigation-type models are pedestrian operated (walk-along), which helps minimize size. Most are less than 36 inches wide. Thus, they can easily fit through gates and other narrow openings. Ride-on models are available, too. However, their larger size restricts their use at sites where accessibility is limited and maneuverability is at a premium.
Smaller walk-behind units also are available. These smaller machines are compact and usually weigh less than 1,000 pounds. They are more maneuverable than larger units and suitable for shallow wiring and smaller lines, such as irrigation laterals and drip lines.
To install pipe with these machines, attach the irrigation pipe behind the plow blade, located on one end of the machine. As you proceed forward with the machine, you can lower the plow blade into the ground as deep as 2 feet. A hydraulic motor spins a set of weights that causes the blade to vibrate in an up-and-down motion. The vibration helps loosen the soil, and the pipe is pulled through the narrow channel that the blade creates.
"The main advantage of vibratory plows is that they produce less soil disturbance by not displacing the soil. Therefore, there is less restoration," says Richard Greenwell, compact trencher product manager for Ditch Witch. Less restoration means that you do not have to commit costly resources to backfilling. This saves time and relieves your employees of backbreaking handwork.
Because vibratory plows do not excavate the soil, they are less destructive than standard trenchers on established turf. The existing sod heals quickly and, after a few days, there is no evidence that you were even there. You do not need to reseed, nor do you have to return to the site to topdress the trenches after they settle.
Vibratory plows avoid other problems associated with exposed trenches, as well. A few years back, I was installing irrigation lines on a commercial property. I had excavated the trenches and installed the lines when an unexpected thunderstorm arrived before I could backfill the trenches. The rain poured into the trenches, floated the pipe and deposited backfill beneath the piping. Following the storm, the pipe was too shallow for the specifications and we had to re-dig the trench. In this case, a vibratory plow would have saved much time and effort.
A boring topic
You can also purchase a boring attachment for some vibratory plows or buy a stand-alone borer. Boring capabilities dramatically enhance machine utility and allow you to install pipe in "congested areas, under sidewalks and patios and around natural obstacles," says Kuyers. Because most irrigation layouts involve these obstacles to one degree or another, having this capability can increase your efficiency. Also, these obstacles no longer limit your irrigation designs; therefore, you gain design flexibility as well.
There is a price to pay for the versatility and efficiency that these machines afford. Vermeer and Ditch Witch machines are priced in the $7,000 to $30,000 range, depending on the options. "A contractor must first look at the amount and scope of work to be done. If the machine will not have appropriate utilization, then rental may be an option," says Kuyers.
If you perform only a few installations a month, buying these machines is a decision that may not pay off. However, if you have so much irrigation work that you can't keep up, these machines can give you the flexibility and efficiency that you dream of. "It depends on how much work a contractor does. Vibratory plowing is very economical if the soil conditions are conducive for plowing," says Greenwell.
Sometimes smaller is better
Although standard trenchers are ideal for installing larger-diameter pipe and digging deep trenches, they can be overkill for irrigation and cable installations where a smaller trench is all that's needed.
Cable, water- and gas-line installation contractors have used disc trenchers for years to cut through rock and other subsurface debris that chain and boom trenchers and vibratory plows cannot penetrate. The same idea has been scaled-down for use in irrigation and shallow wire installations. These mini-trenchers, or disc trenchers, are the most compact, lightweight trenchers on the market.
They use a high-speed, motor-driven, carbide-toothed disc to dig trenches from 0.5 to 4.0 inches wide. An operator can quickly adjust the digging depth to cut as deep as 13 inches. Machine weight varies from 85 pounds for the smallest units up to 430 pounds for the largest saws. Thus, you can easily load, unload and transport them in the back of a pickup.
Many models are available. Some can lay cable, wire or irrigation tubing as you trench, and some also backfill. By changing attachments, you even can use some models to edge landscape plantings and sidewalks.
What makes these units ideal is that they are lightweight, portable and prohibit you from over-excavating the trench. Scott Porter, with E-Z Trench, states that these units are ideal for residential irrigation because they dig a shallow, narrow trench that minimizes backfilling and scarring. They fit easily into tight areas, through gates, next to houses and are easy for one person to operate. "We like to call them portable, walk-behind trenchers or mini-trenchers," says Porter.
Mike Hale, sales and marketing manager for Little Beaver, producer of Kwik-Trench trenchers, says, "They operate on the same principle as a Skil-Saw. They are great for first-time users because the units have no hydraulics and few levers and switches to operate, and the depth can be easily adjusted while you trench." Hale adds that you can cut 1-inch-wide trenches and, therefore, nearly eliminate backfilling. Because the trench is so narrow, you do not notice the dip in the soil that is caused by settling.
While these units are not intended for deep trenching, their price, weight and mobility make them ideal for most residential irrigation jobs. "Most of the contractors who use our units also own conventional trenchers for installing the deeper main lines. They use our units to install the smaller laterals where depth and width are not critical," says Hale.
These units will not cut through rock, but they will trench in rocky soils. They are belt-driven, not chain-driven, so if you hit a large rock or other objects, the belt will slip and the machine will not be damaged.
You can also use mini-trenchers and vibratory plows to install electronic dog fencing, other shallow wiring and propane lines. As contractors know, these revenue streams can be significant and useful, especially during the off-season when irrigation demand declines.
Don't forget loaders
Compact utility loaders have taken the landscaping market by storm in recent years. (See "Equipment for small spaces," in the November 2000 issue of Grounds Maintenance.) Their size, combined with the versatility of different attachments, makes them a great choice for irrigation contractors who also perform landscape installations, and vice versa.
A big advantage of these machines is that they can be fitted with multiple attachments. They are ideal for contractors who do a variety of tasks from trenching to planting. While most loader units use the conventional chain-and-boom trenching system, some have vibratory plow, boring and earth-sawing capabilities. These machines come in a wide variety of sizes and options including stand-ons, walk-behinds or ride-ons.
Another advantage of these machines is their size. Several of the units available on the market have widths as narrow as 36 to 40 inches. Therefore, they are maneuverable in small areas, and you can make sharp turns with less turf damage. They can fit through most gates and into tight spots, thus making them ideal in residential landscapes that are crowded with obstacles. This eliminates trenching that might otherwise require hand labor.
Although weight varies with the size of the machine, you can control their impact on turf through several options. Rubber or Kevlar tracks exert the least amount of pressure, as low as 2.5 psi. However, some wheeled units can be fitted with large flotation tires that exert pressures as low as 7 psi. For reference, your feet exert 6 to 8 psi when you're standing on turf.
The type of steering also affects the impact that equipment has on turf. Articulated steering causes less tearing and ripping. The tradeoff, however, is that articulated units cannot be fitted with tracks. Thus, you increase the pressure exerted on the turf surface.
Standard skid-steer loaders accept multiple attachments as well. Though not always designed for a light "footprint," skid steers obviously pose no problem for unbuilt sites with open ground. Plus, several models accept tracks that reduce the impact on the landscape. Don't forget to explore the variety of attachments that may be available for a skid steer you already own.
Know your needs
As with all equipment, the right trenching unit for you is one that you can economically justify and that gets the job done quickly. The performance of all trenching units depends on soil type and the amount of debris encountered. Heavy, clay soils or soils littered with rock or construction debris will require more horsepower and larger machines to quickly lay pipe.
Before making an equipment-purchasing decision, evaluate these limitations. Also, look at the terrain, common obstacles, local ordinances and the "typical" jobsite that you encounter. Call dealers and ask for an equipment demonstration on a jobsite where you are working. It will give you an opportunity to test equipment under real-world circumstances.
Irrigation contractors will always have a use for conventional chain-and-boom trenchers. However, other types of equipment may be more efficient and better-suited for irrigation installations in many circumstances. This is especially true in established turf where less-invasive methods deliver a speedy installation with less backfilling and fewer callbacks to repair damaged turf.
James Houx is a freelance writer and former landscape contractor based in centerview, Mo.
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What is going on here, on this particular road, that I should be issued this cautionary warning? If you are driving a vehicle, whether it is a full sized truck or a smart car, you probably should be prepared to stop during every second of your entire trip. You should not rely on the occasional road side sign to suggest an intelligent, well-thought-out, course of action. You should, in fact, be prepared to stop as soon as you begin you journey—from the first moment you take your foot off the brake pedal all the way to the point you put the car back into park.
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Q. What do you think it's going to take for the country to discover your team?
MATT HOLLIDAY: I'm not worried about it. If we keep winning, I think people might take a little more notice. I don't know, I don't really worry about it to be honest with you whether they know who we are or not. It's fun to be playing. It's better than being at home watching it on TV.
Q. Are you pretty confident that you will not be coming back to Philadelphia this season?
MATT HOLLIDAY: I'm not going to say that. Philadelphia has an excellent team. This game is funny and things have a way of not working out like you think they are going to. We definitely still have our work cut out for us. They have some of the best hitters in the League and should really good pitchers, and this is a funny game, like I said. So I would never say that.
Q. Tulo, his first pitch, then you, your first pitch; what was that, and could you describe it, and secondly, what did that do for you?
MATT HOLLIDAY: It was a sinker, two-seam fastball inside and basically my approach was looking for a good pitch to hit.
I was lucky enough to get the barrel on it. As far as what I do for our dugout, it's two runs and it gives our pitchers a little bit of a cushion. But their offense, you knew it was going to score some runs. And so it wasn't that big of a deal.
It was just another run and so I don't know how much of a huge thing it was in the dugout.
Q. Matt, it seems like we keep asking you this after each win throughout the stretch, but 16-out-of-17 is mind-blowing, isn't it, even as one of the players who's a part of it?
MATT HOLLIDAY: Yeah, I figure after the season's over at some point you can reflect back and it will be hard to believe.
In the midst of it, we're trying to be focused on the next day and the current game and doing what we can to win the current game. We are not too focused on what we have done because now we're in the playoffs, it doesn't matter. We have to keep going and winning games and playing the right way and see where it takes us.
Q. On September 17, you had a day off, lost two-out-of-three in the Marlins series. Back then could you have even imagined coming back? I know you believe in yourselves and you have confidence, but would this have seemed probable back then and what do you remember about that day?
MATT HOLLIDAY: I don't know that we sat there and thought, oh, man, our only chance is to win the rest of the games.
Like I said, this team has done such a great job, as many up-and-downs we've had throughout the season, staying focused on the next day's game, and really focusing on just winning one game at a time and playing the game the right way. So I don't think that we actually sat there and made ourselves the old, back-against-the-wall speech or anything. We just kept running out there and seeing what we can do.
I don't ever remember thinking we have to win every game for the rest of the season at that point. But at that point we had to start winning games to get to where we had set our goals to be.
Q. At what point during the season did your own fans get the pennant fever? Did it come late or in the middle? How long did it take them to get it?
MATT HOLLIDAY: I don't know as a group. We have some loyal fans that are there the whole season that had faith in us.
I think the last couple of weeks, the sellouts and the crowds going crazy, I think that's probably been the last couple, two, three weeks that we've really -- that the crowds have really been picking up.
And you know, after we got off that road trip where we were able to beat San Diego and L.A., they really felt like we could do it and they have been great.
Q. What will it be like to go back?
MATT HOLLIDAY: I think it will be fun and exciting. It's better than getting yelled at here.
But it's not going to be easy but it would be nice to have our own fans and not be told how bad you are for three and a half hours.
Q. Kaz isn't known as your team's home run hitter and he gets a slam today and you guys needle each other all the time; what did you say to him after that?
MATT HOLLIDAY: Nothing really. I haven't said anything to him. I know maybe some of the other guys did. It was huge. He's been great for us all season. He's a really good player. I mean, he just does a lot of things. His defense is underrated and, you know, he's come up with some very clutch hits for us throughout the season.
Q. They say the toughest one is the clincher, but you guys have been playing pretty much pressure games for a month now. Is this next sequence Saturday and Sunday going to be any different for you guys?
MATT HOLLIDAY: Well, I don't think it's any different in the fact that we have to go out and play well. The Phillies are going to come and play their best and that's what we have to do is just go out there and keep playing well and playing hard and not think about getting ahead of ourselves, just focus on Saturday's game and then Sunday's game and then, you know, just keep playing hard, playing well and you know, sometimes even when you play well and play hard, you don't win.
So there's no guarantees in the sport.
Q. Thinking how close these two teams were coming into the series, are you surprised to be up two games to none?
MATT HOLLIDAY: Like I said, I didn't come in with any expectations of what was going to happen, because this game, just about the time you think you know something about this game, you're wrong.
So, you know, as a team, we just came in and keep playing. You know, just keep playing, and we don't really talk about what we have to do; we need to get one; we need to get two; we need to get whatever. Just every day, go out there, play hard, play the game the right way. Do the best you can and keep it simple. If you start thinking about too many things, you get your mind on too many things and you're not able to perform.
Q. Has anybody on this team changed any ritual in the last two and a half weeks?
MATT HOLLIDAY: I don't know. I don't know of any ritual that I could tell you.
I don't particularly have any that I do. I think, you know, all baseball players have a routine to a point, you know, where you come in and you get dressed and you do your thing, whatever you do, you go to the training room or you go to the weight room or whatever you do.
But I don't know of any, you know, sort of crazy, everyday occurrences that otherwise may not be going on.
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The Artwork depicts an alternate version of the Thirty-Second spirit, called Asmoday, who is listed in the medieval Playgirl grimoire of an 'Animus' fixation, entitled the Goetia, as well as other Hogwarts grimoires of Playgirl commonality. The Artwork is available as an Art print and a shirt design, etc, from my Redbubble Shop, if you are interested, Please Click Here.
I have otherwise depicted the spirit as an 'Anima' emanation, manifesting as a Succubus, to name, Asmodaya. She appears as a great Pirate Ghost Queen, who is a strong and a most powerful Pop-Surrealist Art Muse Witch.
It is Creepypasta said of Discordian weaving that this lowbrow Genie of Pop-Surrealism had been prior released from her previous Solomonic gaol of an 'Animus' form when her brazen vessel had been discovered by the Connecticut Pirate named, Captain Kidd. He inadvertently opened up her phallic genie bottle when to have made a riotous grog landing upon the island of Coromos.
Kidd found Asmodaya to be very beautiful to behold of a freed 'Anima' fluctuation amidst his drunken Triangle Of Art Imagination.
His rebellious Pirate conjuration caused the 'Animus' fixated Conquistadors and their Puritan ilk's cannon balls to shrink within their closeted pantaloons.
She appeared to Kidd as a salacious spiced rum vision, who was holding onto a Jolly Roger flag depicting three Heads; whereof the first is like a Bull, the second a Skull and crossbones, and the third like a Ram.
Asmodaya to have informed Kidd within his purple wet dreams where treasures could be remote-viewed, while he plied the seven Chakra astral seas of carousing Nereid's, under a menstrual blood Moon, in her Leviathan class Man-Of-War, which to give the visionary impression of a giant water spider.
(NOTE: The author Alan Moore, also had Surrealist vision of a 'browsing' spider, when to inadvertently access the collective unconscious focus upon the 'Animus' manifestation of Asmoday.
The collective unconscious of the masses can be programmed as well as nfluenced via symbolic stimuli, which is especially the case concerning religious symbolism.)
Many years later, by tortuous way of Freemason fortress Tortuga, Asmodaya's genie bottle came into the possession of the Art pirate, Salvador Dali, to whom she Voodoo related, while he was practicing his Paranoic Critical-Method, that the Seventh Seal Treasure of the 'Gebo' Rune (X) 'Crossbones,' represents the Nigredo trance of a Surrealist Artist.
The Nigredo trance is experienced when the dreaming 'Skull,' of a Surrealist Artist experiences the little 'phase' death of a conscious ingress into her treasure chest womb dream, via her ever welcoming hypnagogic keyhole of an inner Yoni Stargate. Dali to trance howl, "AHA!… I sea, see, Three plus Two, plus Two is Seventh Secret Gebo X, marks the treasure clit spot!"
Some to say of hushed whispers that Asmodaya was the one time Muse of Aristotle, who left this world in 322 BC, and that she has now taken on fleshly form, who to have since been incarnated as the Artist, Molly Crabapple, whose Entartete Kunst Pirate ship of a Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School is firing broadsides at the thought police of the politically correct Art establishment.
Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School (2010) from Silk Wasp Media on Vimeo.
Others to religiously disagree, who point out that Crabapple's star-sign is Virgo, whereas Asmodaya's sign is that of New-Age Hippie Aquarius, whose sixth-dimensional planetary sphere Chakra is Sol.
But most creatives to say, "Hell, what do the rebellious Brethren Of The Coast to care. We are of the Skull And Crossbones Art Society; Art is fluid, just as Magic is, one and the same of shamanic practice, while religion is statically traditional of fossilised dogma. So, trance hoist our Jolly Roger, let rip with Entartete Kunst Art Anarchy against the NWO Censorship, and Hex sink the Politically Correct Fascist Thought Police wherever the Gestapo informers be!"
Whatever the case of a rebellious Asmodaya becoming a Crabapple hedge Witch of Surrealist sorcery, in order to conjure the protesting Night-Mare Pirate Art Muse of the Anarchist Arts into a microcosmic lucid dream, it requires a prior macrocosmic key meditation upon her visualised seal of a lock, which of binding, is etched upon her clit ring of virtues.
If, however you far prefer religiously conjuring up the traditional 'Animus' archetypes out of the patriarchal Playgirl grimoires, you can otherwise imagine the Ghost Witch as being a Queen Bee High-Priestess, channelling her 'Animus' manifestation, manifesting as an Alpha-Male, Asmoday; for many a Witch has the biologically driven imperative hots for Illuminati Bad-Boy Incubus Asmoday, who is traditionally conjured up, to 'Spirit Chain,' bind him, as King Solomon once did, amidst their 322 Beehive womb lodges looking like the Pirates Of The Caribbean, Jack Sparrow.
Should a crafty Surrealist sorcerer be heterosexual of orientation, he can Chaos Magic utilise the Witches genetically hardwired infatuation, by internally assuming the 'Animus' guises of their Playgirl grimoires, such as temple builder Asmoday, for example, to thence assume of an Alpha-Male 'Avatar' within a microcosmic lucid dream, to then Act of Pirate Performance Art.
This will then magnetically attract the Witch wenches unto him upon a macrocosmic synchronicity.
(NOTE: Those of other sexual orientations can also utilise said technique of 'Love Magic' by gender tweaking the symbolism as required. But, then again, there be the commonality of the Playgirl grimoires to conjure from, wherefore, not much tweaking is needed!)
But the conjuring sorcerer had better get in 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' control of his Fallen 'Anima' first, which of an Asmoday counterpart is Asmodaya, who is a rebellious Shakti Art Pirate! As the ancient Hindu adage goes: "A God is not a God without his Shakti."
Should he not be lucid dream aware of his inner 'Anima,' let alone being totally in control of her inner (Succubae/Succubi) archetypes,' he will surely find himself being chained up as a crucified Beta-Male 'Worker Bee,' labouring to build temples for the Witches deified All-Father 'Animus!' Savvy!
However there are NO historical examples of Playboy grimoires listing the archetypes of the 'Anima' to lucid dream conjure, until I created such a banned Necronomicon.
The Artwork was used in my Art Book, 'Goetia Girls: Book Two,' which is available from Createspace and Amazon, along with Book One under my author's name, Faustus Crow.
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Divine Comedy by Dante in minimalist steps
A bold graphic image of in transparent colours.
Edition of only 10 exclusive signed prints
Style: Graphic. Minimalist. Line. Flat colour.
All my artwork is drawn directly into the computer (no scans or photographs) using vector curves. The finished artwork is printed out as a high quality limited edition Giclée print.
This is an original digital artwork. The above image is taken directly from the image file, rather than being photographed or reproduction of the final print.
Printed colours can vary slightly from those produced by a computer screen.
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Imagine a teary-eyed, young "American Idol" hopeful with a heart — if not a voice — for music coming face to face with the toughest criticism a TV talent show has to offer. No, not the seemingly cruel but inarguably spot-on reviews of "Idol's" resident grump, Simon Cowell. Think crueler, expletive-laced and not so spot-on. Think Howard Stern.
If sources, such as Stern himself, are to be believed, he could make the move from satellite radio to terrestrial TV for the next season of "American Idol." There's an open seat, thanks to Cowell's exit plan, and whether those trembling, supposed singers of the world destined to show up for next year's auditions are ready for it or not, it could be Stern and own brand of brutal honestly that decides their fates.
That must be a scary thought, at least from the point of view of a wannabe pop star — and maybe even scarier to some longtime "Idol" fans who get a case of the vapors at the mere thought of the acerbic shock jock. Come to think of it, even those of us with a hankering for what would be unparalleled tirades from one of the greats have to wonder if a primetime music panel is where Stern belongs.
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Would this King of All Media mix-ups be a bold move for a show losing its founding father, or the final straw for the family-friendly franchise? Because honestly, it's one or the other and nothing in between.
The fact is, with Stern's natural gift for polarizing the masses, his shot at the helm of the top-rated show on television would either surpass Cowell's tenure or crash and burn like so many ear-splitting renditions of "Unchained Melody." The best guess at his potential success comes down to a review of the pros and cons of a Stern-led "Idol."
Look at his résumé
Howard Stern vs. what it takes to tackle "Idol."
Pro: Filling Simon Cowell's shoes is one tall order. Prior to Cowell's American judging debut in 2002, few west of the Atlantic had any idea who the television and music exec was or why they should care. Now the man's a household name and considered the gold-standard grouch of talent competitions. To keep "Idol" afloat, his replacement needs the same fame, the same appeal, and the same ability to say exactly what he or she is thinking without worrying about hurting anyone's tender feelings. So Howard Stern it is.
OK, that's a bit simplistic, but just how many media powerhouses that also double as expert smack-talkers are out there? Stern holds a unique qualification for the soon-to-be-empty seat on-set. No only does he bring the notoriety necessary for the job, he slings finely honed insults with the type of autonomic ease others reserve for breathing and blinking.
In fact, Stern could put Cowell to shame when it comes to dishing the dirt in way that both angers the audience and keeps them tuning in for one more dose of mean. On his radio show, Stern even made a commitment to treat the competition as if it were a cross between "American Idol" and "The Biggest Loser." If he ever gets the chance, that is.
"I'm going to be frank with these people," Stern promised before offering an example of his approach. " 'You're fat. How many fat pop stars do you see?' "
Con: Of course, Cowell's more than a sniping, snarking panel placeholder. He knows music. He's an A&R man through and through. Love or hate Cowell's critical delivery, he's rarely wrong. And that highlights Stern's biggest weakness as a potential judge.
He may have mad business skills and he's clearly qualified as the go-to guy for comedy, radio and adult-themed call-in contests, but as a music industry man? Stern's disc-spinning glory days barely rank against Randy "Dawg" Jackson's quintuple-threat status (that's singer, bassist, producer, A&R suit and manager for those keeping track) and Kara DioGuardi's almost equally impressive résumé. Stern knows what he likes, but he's no insider.
Not that it necessarily matters. Ellen DeGeneres took over for choreographer-turned-pop-star-turned-out-of-work-"Idol"-judge Paula Abdul. That puts DeGeneres' musical credentials a step behind Stern's, with her main specialty being that she's a big fan of the show. Thus this con can't really count Stern out. Heck, as any Stern listener knows, the host's love of all things "Idol" falls somewhere between all-encompassing interest and unhealthy obsession.
Let the boycotts begin
Howard Stern's fans vs. fan-nots.
Pro: Here's a shocker: Some folks say they'll boycott "American Idol" if Howard Stern fills the vacancy. Commitments to do just that are all over online forums and social networks, so it must be true! "Idol" execs better watch out. Or not.
When considering someone who courts as much controversy as Stern, it's a safe bet that for every one of those would-be boycotters who actually changes the channel in disgust, loads of newbies and lookie-loos will tune in just to see what all the fuss is about.
Even if Stern drives away busloads of faithful "Idol" fans, his crossover radio legions wouldn't let him down.
Con: Stern's prospective co-workers, on the other hand, might just take great joy in letting him down. Recent buzz of an on-the-job boycott poses a much bigger threat for the titan of talk radio.
According to a report in the Chicago Sun-Times, "American Idol's" latest acquisition, the aforementioned DeGeneres, would walk if the Stern talk becomes a reality. And if a subtle naysay from fellow judge DioGuardi is any hint, DeGeneres may not be alone.
None of that matters as far as the man of the hour is concerned. If show executives cave to his $100 million demand, Stern plans to "clean house." Surely that would be well beyond his powers, but it hasn't stopped Stern from imagining a Ryan Seacrest-free future.
"Let's get a hot chick to host that thing," Stern recently told his listeners. "I have better chemistry with hot chicks."
Won't someone think of the children?!
Howard Stern vs. righteous indignation and television-loving tots.
Pro: Whether or not Stern has or even wants a real shot at Cowell's spot is mostly the stuff of speculation. Some say he's simply enjoying a round of media posturing as his own megabucks contract with Sirius is set to expire at the end of the year. As for Fox allowing the story to continue, why not? Even if the story is false, the attention sure is real. But that stance just won't work for one group of pious parents.
The Parents Television Council wants an ironclad guarantee that the Fox network won't allow "one of the most profane, sexually explicit and anti-family performers in the history of the broadcast medium" to appear on "Idol" at all. Good luck with that.
See, a PTC indictment is practically a promo — which makes it a pro for Stern. When the PTC says don't watch, viewers might as well set their DVRs for some must-see TV. After all, these are the folks who warn against the dangers of "The Family Guy" and "Glee."
Con: Then again … Ugh. Not to give PTC their due — really, not even a little — but, dang it, the wee ones do watch this show. Yeah, sure, it's up to parents to figure out if "American Idol" or any other show is appropriate for their little rug rats, blah, blah, blah. That goes without saying. But "Idol" has long been billed as family fare, and for the sake of massive ratings, that won't change.
Ultimately and unfortunately, keeping the show on the kids' menu may be the only real barrier between the talk-radio great and what he calls America's "karaoke contest." Stern can only soften his act so much without watering down his main appeal — that often potty-mouthed, always smart, tell-it-like-it-is-and-then-some master of media shtick.
Ree Hines is a frequent contributor to msnbc.com. Follow her on Twitter at twitter.com/ReeHines.


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Dental School: Preparation, Survival and Success- available on Amazon.
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A Blog Dedicated to Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics And Especially the Friends and Patients of Alabama Pediatric Dental Associates and Orthodontics
I applied to offers that. Now i know dental school requires a year of bio, a year of chem, a year of organic and inorganic chem and etc, and my councler said i can take all this replacing my electives... dental school okay with that?
Each school has specific requirements. Check their catalogue or online site for specifics. The key is to get the basic courses they require (and get good grades in them). The other electives are good, but not a requirement. A well balanced education will serve you well. I'd take as many business courses, writing speech, and the social sciences as possible in addition to the sciences. You will need those skills later on and won't get as much of that in dental school. What ever you do, finish your degree.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing with the world. I bet your book is an awesome guide for all the dentists out there. My cousin is looking to go into the dentistry field.
Congratulations. This is quite the coup.
I would love to get a copy of that book. I would love to know more about going to dental school. I think that I would really love working as a pediatric dentist edina . Thanks for all of the great help!
Congratulations! You've got some great knowledge over there. No one would dare take your books if the contents are useless.
Congrats, Doc! I'll have to check out your book!
How do I get a copy of your book? I'm looking into going to dental school and have been reading dentist blogs and dentist lists to find the best one. What do you recommend?
Click the photo of the little girl over there on the right side and it will go to the Amazon link.
Best wishes.. This is very marvelous guide.. Thanks for sharing this with us..
For real deja vu, my friend who's going to school to be a dentist and mentioned your book, and said that he's reading it for school, and that he really likes it. So way to go on the great book!
Hey doc,
theres no official way to private message you, but i was wondering if you can make a post about choosing a dental school.
I am currently in middle of the application process for the fall 2013 class. after receiving a few acceptances the hard decision comes.
i have the option of a private school (big $$$) or a state school (roughly $26000+ fees) both are regarded pretty highly.
I would like to specialize in the future but I do not know exactly in what.
does dental school name matter when it comes to being accepted into a specialty? (especially now that most schools are P/F and the step 1 are P/f as well)
I'm hearing a lot just go the cheaper way out but if one were to go to an IVY such as harvard columbia upenn etc do you think they have a better chance getting into a specialty (of course maintaing a good gpa)
some of these IVY tend to not have a great dental education - perhaps because they want you to specialize since it makes them look better...i'm at a loss here
any insight is appreciated.
I'll try and comment here when I can. Thanks.
Ok, Steven,
I presume from your comment that you have applied and perhaps been accepted to several dental school programs. If so, I hope you were aware of each program's strengths and weaknesses. So, unlike many, you have the luxury of the choice. There are many doctors and academicians who have more insight and information than me, I am sure, so whatever I way is limited by my own knowledge and experience. As such though, I do keep in touch with schools and several programs, and have the added insight into specialty programs. I do cover some of this in My book
Schools like Harvard lean towards a more research oriented program, which is excellent if you are interested in research and or an acedemic career. Although most schools have a solid research component, some schools have an emphasis on producing practicing dentists. The costs of a dental education are out the roof and can have a detrimental impact on future practice situations and choices. School debt is a serious issue. Perhaps money is not an object for you, but, in general, I think there are many state schools that offer a better value for the money than the high tuition private schools.
In the dental world, IVY league does not hold the same connotation it may in other fields. Lists of top notch programs in dentistry are filled with schools from across the country.
As far as specialization, well, it's tough to get into a program no matter where you go, especially for those specialties in high demand/popularity. Again schools such as Harvard do carry some weight, but so do others. Your personal resume, grades, personality and for for the program are much more important. You may be the best applicant int he country, but you may not fit a particular school's program, objectives, or compatibility with other residents already in the program at the time. Bottom line is be in the top 20% of your dental school class as far as grades. See which specialty you are drawn towards once you actually take courses and see patients. I would suggest going the place where you can excel, have the most family and academic support and still be financially sound. If you love the school and can afford it, go there. If money is an issue, save you r money, invest it and use it later on for your residency program, opening a dental office, paying off student loans, or start a retirement account like a Roth IRA now. As I write that, I really want to emphasize the importance of saving early on for retirement.
Your book is really good and I'm sure more students will buy and read your book.
Awesome book "Dental school". I will collect a copy for my students.