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RAISING GOLDFISH BY THE MILLION (Sep, 1934)
IF YOU own a goldfish, the chances are two to one it came from Martinsville. This southern Indiana town is the goldfish center of the world. Seventy-five million fish have begun life in the 600 ponds of its famous Grassyfork Fisheries.
When I spent a week, not long ago, watching the work of caring for these miles of goldfish, 10,000.000 baby fish had just rolled from their round white eggs and were darting about ponds and hatchery tanks. For the older fish, men were cooking mush breakfasts in giant 7,000-pound boilers. Other employees were busy shooting weed-killing chemicals into ponds; stalking watersnakes, musk-rats, fish hawks; sorting, counting, packing goldfish and sending them racing across country in a giant truck that resembles a submarine and can carry 200,000 fish in a single load.
At Grassyfork, I discovered, goldfish raising is a highly specialized, mass-production, million-dollar-a-year business in which scientific research has played a key role. Incidentally, the work provides an absorbing show that attracts thousands of visitors a year.
To go back to the beginning. About the year 1900, Eugene C. Shireman fell heir to a swampy farm a mile or so north of Martinsville. This was just twenty-two years after Rear Admiral Daniel Ammen, of the U. S. Navy, had brought the first goldfish to America from the Orient. One day, a friend from Indianapolis drove down to see Shireman. He was selling washing powder for a chemical company which had hit upon the bright idea of offering a small bowl and a pair of goldfish as a premium with its product. The scheme clicked from the beginning. In fact, it worked so well they had run out of goldfish. Shireman decided to turn his swamp into a fish farm and sell his crop to the chemical company.
He began with 200 goldfish, the original breeders whose descendants are now nearing the hundred-million mark. By the time he was turning out enough fish to sell, the chemical company had gone out of business. But other concerns were giving goldfish as premiums and during the next half-dozen years, Shireman's fish increased the sale of a score of products.
In fact, practically the. whole demand for goldfish in the early days was for use as premiums to aid selling campaigns.
The average output, during the thirty-four years since the farm was started, has been more than 2.000,000 goldfish a year with the annual harvest soaring in the past few years to 7,000.000. At present, the ponds hold a surplus that brings the total number on hand close to 50,000,000. Full-grown and nose to tail, they would form a solid line of goldfish stretching 3000 miles from coast to coast!
Nearly 100 people keep on the jump caring for these millions of fish and running associated factories. The board bill for the goldfish, alone, reaches $75,000 a year, more than the feeding costs of any other livestock producer in the state. Wheelbarrows and horse-drawn trucks run along the levees between ponds to transport the various foods. They include tons of egg yolk, carloads of flour and enough mush and hominy to feed an entire army of men.
For a bird's-eye view of the vast-scale activity at this biggest hatchery on earth, let's follow the goldfish of one hatching through their life at Grassyfork.
Lining the edges of the eighty breeding ponds, you see rectangular frames of wood anchored in place.
They contain curious nests of Spanish moss held in place by wire webbing. When the eggs are ejected by the female and fertilized by fluid shot into the water by the male, they adhere to the threads of moss like round, miniature pearls. Each is nearly transparent and about a sixteenth of an inch in diameter.
Some of the veteran breeders are more than a dozen years old, according to Capt. Harry Wood, manager of the plant. One female may lay as many as 75,000 eggs in a season. Spawning, which begins at sunrise, continues until about noon. When the eggs are firmly attached, the moss is transferred to one of the 216 concrete hatchery tanks. Unfertilized eggs rapidly become covered with fungus and soon have the appearance of tiny balls of cotton batting. The fertilized eggs, about sixty percent, hatch out into microscopic fry about the same color and hardly larger than mosquito larvae.
The first meal of these black wiggle-tails is powdered egg yolk. More than twenty tons of it, some coming from as far away as China, are used to satisfy the appetites of the baby fish each year. The equivalent of from fifteen to twenty dozen eggs may go into a single pond every twenty-four hours.
During the first ten days, the minute fish, which have the same appearance as the fry of carp or bass, dart about their concrete tank, gobbling down microscopic bits of food. At the end of that time, they are transferred to one of the 350 ponds reserved for little fish and soon afterwards are shifted to stronger fare. This is a cheap grade of wheat flour. It is thrown by the bucketful over the surface of the water. In twenty-four hours, 40,000 of the little fish will consume as much as thirty pounds of flour.
The ponds range in size from fifty feet across for the smallest to an area of eighteen acres for the largest. Fed by natural springs, they drain downhill from one to the other, emptying into Grassy-fork Creek and Clear Creek which eventually reaches the Wabash River. The total area under water is more than 350 acres, consisting of 615 ponds.
Two ponds, with a combined area of almost an acre, contain no fish. They are given over to one of the queerest aquatic ranches in the world, producing billions and billions of water fleas, or daphniae, to feed the minnows.
On cool summer mornings, these ponds seem a solid mass of microscopic animal life as the water fleas, red, green, or brown, according to the color of the bottom, rise to the surface. At intervals, men collect them in cheesecloth nets and transfer them to the feeding ponds. Care must be taken in the amount of daphniae placed in a pool as too much may smother the tiny fish.
Ralph Van Hoy, one of the experts in charge of the delicate work of feeding, showed me an ingeniously simple device which helps him estimate the number of
fish in a pond. Because they are the same color as the water, the young fish are almost invisible, especially on cloudy days. Van Hoy's device is a stick with a bright square of tin at the end. When he runs it through the water, he can see the fish swimming between him and the tin and judge the number in the pond and how much food they will require. Most of the flour is thrown near the edges where mud can be scraped up at frequent intervals to see if any of the food remains uneaten. Overfeeding is one of the quickest roads to trouble.
Thousands of dollars have been spent at Grassyfork in chemical research seeking a compound that will kill weeds without injuring fish. The successful formula is being kept a trade secret. One bizarre occurrence marked early experiments in this field. A weed-killer under test was sprayed over a pond. Afterwards the fish turned blood red!
Getting the right color and obtaining it as soon as possible are two problems of the goldfish raiser. For goldfish aren't goldfish until they are several months old. They are olive black like their cousins, the carp. And, curiously enough, just before they turn reddish gold they reach their blackest hue. The coming shift in color seems to drive all the dark pigment to the surface.
Scientists from all over the middle west have spent time making researches in biology at the hatchery. Literally scores of attempts were made to speed up the shift in color so the fish could be placed earlier on the market. The average age of fish leaving Grassy-fork is now four months. Hatched in June, they are ready for sale in October.
IN THE experiments, fish were kept in covered tanks, in open tanks, in small tanks and large tanks, in pitch-dark tanks, in sun-rayed tanks; in tanks filled with warm water, with cool water, with water treated with various chemicals. They ate powdered liver and chemicals were introduced into their rations. Nothing did any good. The correct color appeared at Nature's appointed time and not before.
By the end of a year, eighty per cent of the fish have changed color. The rest are usually put back and held for another year. Some never do become goldfish and are sold for bait. Hundreds of thousands are shipped from Martinsville each year. Because they live longer than other minnows, many anglers prefer them. The price runs from a dollar a hundred up.
Fish that can swim around in a thimble when several days old may grow to a length of eight inches in four months under the scientific diet and care at Grassyfork. The average growth is about an inch a month, the fish being three or four inches long when ready for sale.
At the end of the second month, the flour diet is stopped, and the young fish start in on the growing rations, cooked hominy hearts which have been compressed to squeeze out all the oil and then ground to powder. Practically all the feeding is done in the morning. The breeding fish get corn-meal mush, thrown into the water in great chunks. This mush cooks in a boiler that holds three and a half tons and, at some seasons of the year, three boilerfuls a day—21,000 pounds of mush—are needed to supply the breeding ponds. As much as 5,000 pounds have been thrown into a single seven-acre pond at one time.
During the fall and winter, when the fish are semi-dormant, the Grassyfork food bill drops to almost nothing. Occasionally men walk out on the ice and peer down into the ponds. If the fish are moving about, they chop holes in the ice and throw in food; if they are quiet, they leave them alone.
IN 1916, during a heavy freeze, one of the ponds turned to solid ice. A muskrat had burrowed through a levee and pulled down the water level of the pond so it froze to the bottom. More than 100,000 fish were killed. While an occasional goldfish will live after being frozen in solid ice, most specimens are affected if the water nears the freezing point or rises above ninety degrees Fahrenheit. The ideal temperature of water for goldfish is about sixty degrees Fahrenheit.
Harvesting the goldfish is always an exciting time at the hatchery. Men, wading up to their waists in water, drag huge seines through the ponds. They are followed by crews with long scoops who work across the mud of the bottom when the water has been drained away, filling pails with the fish that remain. Hooked to shoulder yokes, these buckets are carried to waiting trucks and hauled to the five ponds that surround the shipping depot. Here, the fish are dumped into screen cages where water, driven by an electric pump, sprays over them to harden them for shipping.
Inside the red-brick shipping depot, men sort the fish, sliding them rapidly over oilcloth-covered tables into different containers. Later they count them and pack them in special metal cans with compartments overhead for cakes of ice. Only in recent years, have shipments in summer heat been possible. The containers and methods worked out at Grassyfork enable fish to stay alive for eighty hours and arrive in good condition. As many as 283,000 goldfish leave the depot by express on a single working day.
SUPPLEMENTING the express containers is a recent innovation, a "submarine" tank truck, a ten-tired giant that hauls between 60,000 and 110,000 goldfish on every trip to the eastern depot of the hatchery at Saddle River, N. J. Other depots of the company are located at Chicago, Ill., and Hamilton, Ont.
As many as 200,000 fish can ride in the porous metal baskets which are packed in the tank row on row as it is filled with water. When the level inside has risen into the "conning tower" dome, which prevents splashing, there are 1,400 gallons of water within the huge container. At the rear, a three-horsepower gasoline engine drives a compressor, forcing a constant stream of fresh air through the water. Three times, once every fourteen hours, during the trip to Saddle River, the water is changed. The construction of the truck—the only one of its kind in existence—insulates the fish from external heat and cold. Two layers of metal, with a two-inch cork lining between, form the shell of the tank.
Once, last winter, the machine rolled into Saddle River with the thermometer standing at forty degrees below zero. Yet the construction of the tank protected the fish and not one was lost. Over the auxiliary engine, and warmed by its heat, a coil of tubing carries the air into the water during winter months, thus raising its temperature.
The average number of trips for this road giant is forty a year. Oneway runs to the eastern seaboard take from fifty to fifty-four hours and the round trip approximately 120 hours. It can maintain a steady pace of forty miles an hour along concrete roads without jarring or injuring the fish packed inside.
Riding in the tank are eight types of goldfish, the kinds specialized in by the hatchery. They are: common goldfish, long-tailed comets, stubby-bodied Japanese nymphs, red fantails, spotted calico fantails, varicolored shubunkins—no two of which ever have the same pattern of red, black and blue patches on their sides—red telescopes, with their protruding eyes, and black Moor telescopes.
FREAKS—silver goldfish, specimens with fins in odd, abnormal positions, partial albinos—are segregated during the sorting. In all the millions of fish which have crossed the sorting tables at Grassyfork, Capt. Wood told be, no perfect albino has ever appeared. The greatest freak in goldfish history, and also the most valuable specimen ever seen in America, was the famous Liberty Bond fish exhibited during the World War. Red, white and blue, it was used to attract crowds during the Liberty Loan drives of 1917 and 1918. Its owner valued it at $10,000. The price of the fish raised in Martinsville runs from a nickel apiece, for small common goldfish, to $25.00 apiece, for the relatively rare Moor telescopes.
Where do they sell all their millions of fish? Who buys them? Those are questions almost every visitor wants to know. Nickel and dime stores, pet shops, department stores, carnivals, chain stores, drug stores, florists— these all are regular customers. In addition, unusual sales add to the total.
FOR INSTANCE, not long ago, a wood-treating plant in the middle west sent in a hurry call for a thousand goldfish to eat up mosquito larvae in the standing water of the treating tanks. New Jersey and other states also buy fish as part of a program of mosquito control. Indiana purchases thousands of uncolored fingerlings to feed growing bass in state hatcheries.
Most goldfish that fail to live in captivity are killed by pampering. Their needs are few and simple. Let me pass on a dozen tips offered by the men at Grassyfork for keeping your pets in good condition.
1. Don't overcrowd them. In the aquarium allow a gallon of water for every inch of fish, not counting the tails.
2. Don't change water too often. Once every six months is sufficient. Occasionally dip out a gallon or so and replace it with fresh water of the same temperature. Such water should be allowed to "ripen" in the room for twenty-four hours before being poured into the aquarium. If this is not possible, sprinkle a pinch of salt in it.
3. Never shift fish to water that is hotter or colder than that in the aquarium. Violent changes in temperature injure them. The correct thermometer reading for a goldfish bowl is between sixty and seventy degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Don't overfeed. This is the commonest cause of trouble. Never place more food in the bowl than can be consumed in twenty minutes.
5. During the winter, cut the amount of food in half. Fish are much less active then and three feedings a week are plenty.
6. When your fish "cluck" at the top of the water, it is a sign they need more oxygen. Hot, thundery days and dark winter ones are the times when the goldfish most need extra oxygen. Plants such as sagittaria, eelgrass and ditchmoss add oxygen to the water and should always be growing in the aquarium. Oxygen-forming chemicals are available for aquarium use and an electric-driven aerator, which washes and warms the air before pumping it into the water, is on the market for large aquariums.
7. If you use city water, check up on the chemicals being put in it. Chlorine is deadly to goldfish. It breaks down the gill tissue just as lye would do. A fish injured by chlorine can never be restored to health.
8. Never fertilize waterplants in a pool with manure. It adds toxic acids to the water and injures the fish.
9. At spawning time, remove all snails from the aquarium. They eat the eggs. You never have little fish without waterplants in the pool. The older fish eat the eggs unless they have vegetation to protect them.
10. Once a month add a pinch of Epsom salts to the water in the aquarium. It acts as a laxative and helps keep the fish in good condition.
11. Keep your aquarium in a light part of the house. Fish need sunshine; they do not do well in dark corners.
12. Watch the fin on a fish's back. It is his health barometer. When it begins to droop, the fish is ailing; when it is erect, the fish is well. Oftentimes, placing a sick fish in a mild salt bath for several days, or feeding it finely chopped bits of earthworm, will restore it to health.


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Chorus belts out 'Holiday Spectacular'
December 24, 2012|By Laura Tate
The spirit of the holidays came in with a rush of wonderful music, dance and humor at the "Holiday Spectacular" performance by the Gay Men's
Chorus of Los Angeles last weekend at the Alex Theatre in Glendale.
The show featured students from the Creative Planet School of the Arts, who joined chorus members on stage in singing and dancing classic holiday songs like "Joy to the World" and "Chanukah, O Chanukah," and songs from around the world such as "Betelehemu," a traditional Nigerian Christmas carol.
Artistic director and conductor Jason Armstrong in a pre-show interview said the show would be a West Coast equivalent of a Radio City Music Hall show, with a little bit of something for everybody. And that there was, including a comical and entertaining performance featuring soloist David Knebel in "I Wanna Be a Rockette" and "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" with chorus members and Creative Planet students.
The students and chorus performed humorous excerpts from the "Nutcracker Suite" in dance and music, including "Waltz of the Flowers," during which the little dreaming Clara character is played by a young boy. He is dressed in a tutu to dance along with ballerinas.
The performance of "Lux Aurumque," a composition by Eric Whiteacre based on a Latin poem of the same name, by the Gay Men's Chorus with soloists Bobby Buchanan, David Marenberg and Justin Yu was serenely magical, and set the overall tone of peace and beauty for the show.
The wonderful performance of "Betelehemu," featuring Creative Planet alumni and current students, carried on this theme later in the show. Armstrong, who has been with the chorus for two years, said of working with the students: "They are the epitome of professionalism. They can do
a change in 20 seconds. Their comportment on stage is nothing less than stellar. They are a role model for my singers. It is a tribute to their
principal and their choreographers, and to the comprehensive arts school."
Choreographers Billy Rugh and Michelle Benton founded and artistically direct Creative Planet School of the Arts, and regularly choreograph and direct for the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles. Rugh is also the school's principal. Their work on this show was excellent — especially notable was the creative and meticulous performance of the "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers."
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Below, first-graders in teacher Suzie Sterrett's class at Lees Corner Elementary tell their favorite parts of Thanksgiving dinner and exactly how to prepare these dishes:
Alycia Adams, 7, turkey: "I would get the turkey out of the refrigerator, put it in the microwave and cook it on high for 80 seconds."
Emily Booker, 6, mashed potatoes: "You smash 'em and you peel off the skin. Put 'em in your oven or the microwave to cook 'em, maybe 10 minutes."
Isa Stehnach, 6, turkey: "I'd put it in the oven for 85 minutes at a little low [temperature]."
Will Pieseski, 7, biscuits: "You get a can of dough, I think, and shape it into a circle with your hands and put it in the oven for 10 minutes at 103 degrees. And serve them with butter."
Heather Gaskins, 6, turkey: "I'd put it in the oven, put the timer on for, like, an hour, and cook it on high — 70 degrees. And I'd eat it with applesauce."
Kordell Hutzell, 7, turkey: "I'd slice it and put it in the oven and put it on 60 degrees for about 50 minutes to an hour. I'd put gravy on it when it was done."
Jake Weeren, 6, corn on the cob: "I'd get it at the grocery store. I'd microwave it on 10 for 20 minutes and put butter on it."
Michael Eshleman, 6, mashed potatoes: "I would peel the skin off, mash 'em in a bowl and put 'em in the microwave for five minutes. And I would put gravy on them."
Shruti Gokhale, 6, chicken: "I don't like turkey — yuchhh! I'd slice the chicken and cook it at high — 80 degrees, and low — 20 degrees, for one hour and 20 minutes and 60 seconds. And I'd put salt on it to eat it."
Nicholas Saghir, 6 1/2, turkey: "I would put it in the oven at 95 degrees for 15 minutes."
Hannah Lull, 6, turkey: "I'd put it in the oven and cook it on high for 86 seconds."
Nicole Klamut, 6, cranberry sauce: "You take it out of the can and cook it in the microwave for 10 minutes at medium."
Nancy Tran, 6, chicken noodle soup: "I'd put it in the oven for 15 minutes on warm."
Adam Robinson, 6, pumpkin pie: "My mom usually buys it from the store, and we eat it. [To make it], you get out the pulp of the pumpkin and use a blender to blend it up. Put it in the oven in a pie pan and cook it for 10 minutes at 50 degrees."
Suhail Thahir, 6, mashed potatoes: "I'd slice them and mash them up, and I'd eat them when it's time."
Steven Zhang, 6, a live fish: "I'd first get all the scales off. Then I'd put the fish into a pot and put some oil in it. Then I'd take it out, put it on the plate and eat it."
Shemila Fasihi, 6, pumpkins: "I'd put the pumpkin in the dish and turn the dish on. Then it gets ready."
Keller Han, 7, turkey: "I'd cook it in an oven for two hours at 100 degrees."
Calvin Tran, 6, pumpkin seeds: "You buy the pumpkin and then carve it and take out the seeds and cook them for one hour."
Leslie Kim, 6, turkey: "I'd catch the turkey and cut it. You have to put it on a dish, and then you eat it."
Lawson Race, 6, bread: "I'd buy it first and put it in the oven for one hour at 100 degrees. And I'd put garlic on it."


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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) said Monday that it had suspended David Lerner, founder of David Lerner Associates, and ordered the firm to pay approximately $12 million in restitution to customers who purchased shares in Apple REIT Ten and those who were charged excessive markups.
DLA, as the sole distributor of the Apple REITs, a nontraded $2 billion real estate investment trust (REIT), FINRA said that the Syosset, N.Y.-based DLA solicited "thousands of customers, targeting unsophisticated investors and the elderly, selling the illiquid REIT without performing adequate due diligence" to determine whether it was suitable for them. To sell Apple REIT Ten, DLA also used "misleading marketing materials that presented performance results for the closed Apple REITs without disclosing to customers that income from those REITs was insufficient to support the distributions to unit owners," FINRA says.
FINRA says it also fined DLA more than $2.3 million for charging unfair prices on municipal bonds and collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) it sold over a 30-month period, and for related supervisory violations.
In addition, FINRA fined Lerner, also DLA's president and CEO, $250,000, and suspended him for one year from the securities industry, followed by a two-year suspension from acting as a principal. "David Lerner personally made false claims regarding the investment returns, market values, and performance and prospects of the Apple REITs at numerous DLA investment seminars and in letters to customers," FINRA states. "To encourage sales of Apple REIT Ten and discourage redemptions of shares of the closed REITs, he characterized the Apple REITs as, for example, a 'fabulous cash cow' or a 'gold mine,' and he made unfounded predictions regarding a merger and public listing of the closed Apple REITs, which he inappropriately claimed would result in a 'windfall' to investors."
FINRA also sanctioned DLA's head trader, William Mason, $200,000, and suspended him for six months from the securities industry for his role in charging excessive muni and CMO markups. The sanctions resolve a May 2011 complaint (amended in December 2011) as well as an earlier action in which a FINRA hearing panel found that the firm and Mason charged excessive muni and CMO markups.
Susan Axelrod, executive vice president of member regulation sales practice, said in a statement that this case "stands for the proposition that senior officers of firms, even at the CEO level, will be held accountable for systemic, detrimental harm to customers. Protection of the investing public remains the most important goal of the examination and enforcement teams throughout the country."
Brad Bennett, executive vice president and chief of enforcement, said in the same statement that "David Lerner and his firm targeted unsophisticated and elderly customers, grossly failing to comply with basic standards of suitability in selling Apple REIT Ten to thousands of customers. Firms must conduct a thorough suitability analysis before selling products, and make accurate disclosure of risks and features at the point of sale, especially with alternative investments such as non-traded REITs."
FINRA said it also required DLA to retain independent consultants to review and propose changes to its supervisory systems and training on both sales of nontraded REITs and pricing of CMOs and municipal bonds. In addition, "DLA agreed to revise its advertising procedures, including videotaping sales seminars attended by 50 or more people for three years, and is required for one year to pre-file all advertisements and sales literature with FINRA at least 10 days prior to use."
In concluding the settlement, DLA and David Lerner neither admitted nor denied the charges, but consented to the entry of FINRA's findings. The settlement will also result in a hearing panel decision against the firm and Mason related to excessive muni and CMO markups becoming final.


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MONTREAL — Any lookahead at 2013 should begin with an obvious qualifier: expect the unexpected.
That said, if there's one issue that looms large over Canada's politics and economy, it's energy. Energy in two main aspects.
First, energy policy as in the Canadian Energy Strategy, led by the provinces that own the natural resources of oil, gas and electric power. But Ottawa needs to lead in diversifying Canada's energy exports, more than 99 per cent of which now go to the United States. This is a big piece of trade and economic policy.
Then energy infrastructure, as in pipelines to transport oil and gas to export markets over routes acceptable to provinces, states and, not least, First Nations.
Enbridge's Northern Gateway project to the west coast, and TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline to the Gulf of Mexico, are the two most prominent examples.
There are about 45 First Nations along the proposed Gateway route from Edmonton to Kitimat on the northern coast of British Columbia. The aboriginal issue trumps all the others, including environmental concerns about leaks. If Enbridge can somehow orchestrate support among First Nations, the $5.5-billion pipeline will be built. If not, forget it.
So far Enbridge has offered the affected First Nations communities a 10-per-cent equity stake worth $280 million over 30 years and another $400 million in jobs, training and procurement benefits over the three-year construction period of the twin pipeline.
But that won't begin until completion of a regulatory review in which more than 4,000 parties have requested standing. This could end up being another Berger Commission — which took nine years to review the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline project that has never been built.
Then there's the opposition of the environmental movement, whose objections are by no means limited to fears for pristine landscape, and whose protests very much include the oilsands being a producer of greenhouse-gas emissions that cause climate change. Also not to be forgotten is B.C. Premier Christy Clark, who wants her province cut in on the action even though royalties are paid only to the province owning the resource, namely Alberta. She's considered likely to lose a May election to the New Democratic Party, which opposes Gateway under any circumstances. But these are sideshows beside the main event: the conversation between Enbridge and the First Nations.
Meantime, Enbridge wants to reverse the flow through a pipeline from Montreal to Sarnia, Ont., which would bring 300,000 barrels per day to idled refineries in this city's east end, as well as to Lévis across from Quebec City, and possibly extending to St. John, N.B., which has both an Irving refinery and a deepwater port.
On this issue Enbridge has done its homework, enlisting support from all the chambers of commerce and interest groups. Alberta Premier Alison Redford and Quebec's Pauline Marois have already had one positive conversation about it. The road to China could lead through Quebec.
Similarly, a route to energy-hungry Asia could pass through refineries to ships on the Texas Gulf coast. That is, if and when the Obama administration in Washington gets around to approving it.
Barack Obama kicked presidential approval down the road past last November's election, citing concerns about an aquifer in Nebraska. But it was primarily a political response to his environmental base, which has been disappointed by his inaction on climate change (though he did initiate the Clean Energy Dialogue with the Harper government).
The Nebraska issue has since been resolved to the apparent satisfaction of the state's governor by dint of TransCanada proposing an alternative route. But the environmental groups remain opposed. For them, it's never been about the route, but about the commodity from the Alberta oilsands, which they still call the tarsands.
And with the International Energy Agency forecasting the U.S. achieving energy self-sufficiency by 2020, Keystone isn't really about reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil. Not in the longer term. It's about a route to Asia for Canadian oil, and diversifying our markets.
This is the top bilateral file on Prime Minister Stephen Harper's desk, and with the election behind him, Obama owes Canada this one.
In terms of the Canadian energy policy discussion, watch out for Alison Redford, Alberta's best advocate on the national stage since Peter Lougheed. She has the standing with her fellow premiers to move a Canadian Energy Strategy through the Council of the Federation, perhaps by this summer's meeting.
At which point, Harper should step up. Though he's normally averse to meeting with the premiers as a group, he could do much worse than call a first ministers' conference on energy, one with First Nations at the table.
As his adroit handling of the Nexen deal and foreign ownership of the oilsands proves, Harper knows the energy file cold.
In the nearly seven years he's been in office, his leadership style has been more transactional than transformational. If he's looking for a big idea, here's one right in front of him. It's a leadership moment.
L. Ian MacDonald is editor of Inside Policy, the magazine of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.


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Perth Celebrates the 26th July Assault on the Moncada Barracks
written by ACFS Perth at Sunday, July 25, 2010
The party kicked off with a warm welcome from Cuban ambassador to Australia, Mr Abelardo Curbelo, who kindly accepted the invitation to visit Western Australia for the celebrations. He highlighted the significance of the historical event, the spark of the Cuban revolution, in the city of Santiago de Cuba which sees the town shut down its activities for a week to dance the days and nights away to rhythms of Cuban music.
Almost 200 people attended the big revolution party which featured local band Latin Fusion. ACFS secretary Elizabeth Hulm talked to people about the aims of the friendship society in Perth that for 16 years has been strengthening the friendship between the peoples of Australia and Cuba.
She told the attendees that it is only their solidarity that would enable the ACFS to raise the dollars needed to fund this year's project in the province of Las Tunas, Cuba. ACFS Perth is currently sponsoring the rebuilding of the local school for children with special needs whose dream is to attend the Paralympics sometime in the future.
Branch president Vinnie Molina invited those present to visit Cuba in the upcoming Southern Cross brigade to Cuba due on Boxing Day. He also talked on the plight of the Cuban Five men unjustly incarcerated in US prisons for no crime and whom are unable to get visits by their wives. The night ended at midnight with a chant of Viva Cuba!


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Casa's first issue of the year cover photo is House na by Sou Fujimoto. Look at this complete transparent glass house! Sou Fujimoto says "In one way the house is like a single space, but each room is also a tiny space of its own. The clients said they wanted to live like nomads within the house - they didn't have specific plans for each room. The house looks radical but for the clients it seemed quite natural."
via Casa Brutas, metalocus
really like the cubic/pixellated nature but so transparent and light. wonder if the windows are some sort of fancy triple pane insulated glazing, given all the thermal exposure?
I was looking for some article writing about the windows, but I could not find any... All I found is "With House N, the outer shell cuts 70 per cent of the direct sunlight so that has an effect." It must be multi pane windows, hopefully.
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Bilateral & Multilateral Agreements
Article 8 of the Convention (Bilateral and Multilateral Co-operation) states "The Parties may continue existing or enter into new bilateral or multilateral agreements or other arrangements in order to implement their obligations under this Convention. Such agreements or other arrangements may be based on the elements listed in Appendix VI" (Elements for Bilateral and Multilateral Co-operation).
|Guidance on the Practical Application of the Espoo Convention, adopted in June 2004
Regarding bilateral and multilateral agreements, the Guidance notes that there are many issues that can be agreed upon in advance by Parties that expect to have transboundary assessments on a regular basis. The Convention provides a legal basis for agreements (Article 2, para. 2, and Article 8). Appendix VI to the Convention contains elements for such agreements. These agreements are not a precondition for the application or ratification of the Convention but should be seen as a way of achieving effective application.
See also :
|Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation on EIA in a Transboundary Context (1995 report, CEP/WG.3/R.4), UNECE
|Multilateral Environmental Agreement Negotiator's Handbook, UNEP et al
|Review of Transboundary EIA provisions and initiatives in selected Regional and Multilateral Environmental Agreements, as presented to the 9th meeting of the Working Group on EIA
Examples of specific agreements
|Draft Multilateral agreement among the countries of South-East Europe for implementation of the Convention (ECE/MP.EIA/WG.1/2007/10)
- further information on the "Bucharest Agreement"
Austria-Slovakia bilateral agreement
Agreement between Estonia and Latvia on transboundary EIA (1997)
Agreement between Estonia and Finland on transboundary EIA (2002)
- ditto
Description of an outline agreement between Italy and Croatia
Common Declaration on transboundary EIA and SEA between the Netherlands and Germany (2013)
- contacts
Germany-Poland bilateral agreement, April 2006 (in force from 6 July 2007)
- as published in 2007
Agreement between Poland & Lithuania on transboundary EIA
Regional seas agreements
The regional seas agreements often have provisions relating to transboundary EIA, though often only at a general level, for example:
|Document Title
|Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution, Barcelona, 9 February 1976 (see particularly art. 4, para. 3(c)-(d)) - Secretariat: UNEP (Regional Seas Programme)
|Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area, Helsinki, 9 April 1992 (see particularly article 7) - Governing Body: Helsinki Commission (HELCOM)
|Convention on the Protection of the Black Sea against Pollution, Bucharest, 21 April 1992 - Permanent Secretariat: Commission on the Protection of the Black Sea Against Pollution (Black Sea Commission)
|Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea, Teheran, November 2003 (see particularly art. 17, paras. 4-6) - Interim Secretariat: UNEP (Regional Seas Programme)


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Mrs. Eliza P. Fox was for more than a quarter of a
century the President of The Woman's Baptist Association of Virginia. As the wife of a Baptist minister she knew what hard work meant and together with her husband she was active in every Christian organization. After his death she still maintained her interest in Christian work. The Convention of which she was President raised thousands of dollars for missions and education and to perpetuate her memory they erected a splendid stone building at the Virginia Theological Seminary and College, Lynchburg, Va., and called it the Eliza P. Fox building. Although not a woman of superior educational attainments Mrs. Fox was a splendid type of the consecrated Christian worker, a mother in Israel whose many daughters call her blessed to this day.


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Come Out to Monarch Sports Grille for ODU Coach's Shows
By ODU Athletics
Nov. 30, 2009
NORFOLK, Va. -- The Old Dominion University coach's shows, featuring head women's basketball coach Wendy Larry and head men's basketball coach Blaine Taylor, will be back-to-back tonight at the Monarch Sports Grille, starting at 6:00 p.m. Fans are encouraged to join both coaches at Monarch Sports Grille on 45th and Hampton Blvd. just across from the Ted Constant Convocation Center.
If you're unable to make it out to listen to the show in person, fans can tune in on ESPN Radio 94.1 FM live at 6:00 p.m. with Tony Mercurio, host of the Wendy Larry Coach's Show. He will be on discussing the Cancun Thanksgiving Classic with Coach Larry and also the week to come as ODU will face Ole Miss this Sunday, December 6 at the Ted Constant Convocation Center.
Then at 7:00 p.m., stay tuned to 94.1 FM and join Ted Alexander for the Blaine Taylor Coach's Show presented by Bud Light. Coach Taylor's Monarchs are off to a 4-2 start and will head to Richmond, winner of the South Padre Island Invitational, on Wednesday and open up the CAA slate against Delaware this Saturday, December 5.


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Parisian Sheep are Landscaping City Fields Between Naps and Malaise
While farm animals wandering amok in city parks are often associated with agrarian cities of yesteryear, and also Texas, some Parisian officials have decided that woolly mouton are the latest chic, sophisticated addition to the 21st century metropolis.
Yesterday morning, four "wary" black sheep began their tenure to keep a half-acre lawn on the edge of Paris neatly shorn. The four ewes are a rare type of sheep called Ouessant, a diminutive breed, prized for their stockiness and hardiness. Sent by the ecologically conscientious Mayor Bertrand Delanoe as part of a newly founded "eco-grazing" program, the four ewes are the new landscapers of a half-acre in the 19th arrondissement by the municipal archives building.
This is part of Mayor Delanoe's several initiatives for a more environmentally friendly city. The Mayor has increased bike shares and bike lanes, bus lanes, and pedestrian walkways. He hopes these new sheep will masticate away, keeping the grass manicured as well as fertilizing the grounds, in an efficient process requiring only the steps of digestion. The sheep, which cost the city the equivalent of $335, mean no more raging lawnmowers, fewer human employees, and less harsh chemical fertilizer. This small field is a testing ground for larger eco-grazing projects, so if these ewes get their cud on, they could reduce the sheep unemployment rate.
Of course, not everyone is completely pleased by the urban ovines. The director of the archives Agnès Masson noted she was a little disappointed with the choice of mammal, saying "Myself, I wanted a donkey." In what was perhaps a snide commentary on the intelligence of the ruminant creatures, she noted that the archive employees had to have some instruction regarding the care of the sheep. For example, if the ewes fall onto their backs, they will require a person to flip them right. "Otherwise, it risks smothering itself," noted Ms. Masson.
Guarded by a metal fence around the archives, surrounded by a small yellow electrified fence, labeled by informational panels, and monitored by a security guard, the quadrupeds have been carefully protected from any potential predators (large dogs, werewolves in Paris, curious toddlers). Visitors and admirers are welcome and the New York Times reports that employees of the archive hope that the woolly mammals actually draw people to the building filled with stodgy books.
Some are worried that the presence of sheep could lead to a drop in the biodiversity of this half-acre city field. Marcel Collet, the farmer who oversees the ewes, says that previously employed landscapers had discovered four distinct types of orchid there—or as the sheep will see it, lush, tasty wafers to scarf up as soon as they blossom. Mais bien sur.


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(5/27/08) Ever wanted to tell EPA what you thought on an environmental topic? Each week, you have your chance in the EPA blog, "Greenversations." Each question is an open-ended blog entry; please share your thoughts as comments.
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virtual teardown. [caption id="attachment_5164" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Click to enlarge"][/caption] The low-end model with 16GBytes of NAND flash memory carries a BOM of $199.00, with the cost rising to $207.00, when manufacturing expenses are added in. For the 32Gbyte version of the iPhone 5, the BOM cost increases to $209.00, while the 64Gbyte version is estimated at $230.00. IHS iSuppli said the teardown assessments are preliminary in nature, account only for hardware and manufacturing costs and do not include other expenses such as software, licensing, royalties or other expenditures. ?The iPhone 5 exhibits a great deal of similarity to the iPhone 4S in terms of component suppliers,? said Andrew Rassweiler, senior principal analyst for teardown services at IHS. ?But beyond this superficial resemblance, there are some critical changes to product design and parts that enable major upgrades that improve user experience. These range from the faster applications processor, to the larger display, to the high-speed 4G LTE air interface. And beyond some of the high-profile changes that bring obvious benefits in performance and features, there are myriad upgrades and enhancements to virtually every component and subsystem in the iPhone 5.? [caption id="attachment_5165" align="aligncenter" width="291" caption="Click to enlarge"][/caption] iPhone 4S suppliers making a return engagement with the iPhone 5 include Samsung, Qualcomm, Murata, Dialog, Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, Cirrus Logic, Avago, Skyworks, NXP, and AKM. Nevertheless ? from the advanced, $17.50 A6 processor manufactured by Samsung, down to the relatively simple $0.62 electronic compass from AKM Semiconductor ? almost every part has been updated. New suppliers include SanDisk Corp., which contributed the NAND flash memory in the specific iPhone 5 dissected by the IHS iSuppli Teardown Analysis Service. This is first time that SanDisk NAND has been found in an iPhone examined by the IHS iSuppli Teardown Analysis Service. In the iPhone 4S teardown, the NAND supplier was Samsung. However, with the NAND component being a commodity part available from multiple suppliers, Samsung, Hynix and Toshiba also could serve as Apple?s sources for this memory. Elpida likewise has replaced Samsung as the supplier of the SDRAM in the individual iPhone 5 analyzed by IHS. However, Samsung and Hynix could be supplying this widely available memory part. Compared to the iPhone 4S, the density of this part has been doubled to 1Gbyte, up from 512Mbytes, giving it a total cost of $10.45. The battery in the iPhone 5 is supplied by Sony Corp. ? a role taken by Amperex Technology in the iPhone 4S. The cost of the battery in the iPhone 4S is estimated at $4.99. One major change to the iPhone 5 is in its baseband processor. While Qualcomm remains the supplier of this critical component, the iPhone 5 integrates the company?s MDM9615M and RTR8600 parts; the 4S, in comparison, employed the Qualcomm MDM6610 and RTR8605 devices. The new Qualcomm parts were utilized to allow support for the LTE air standard. The addition of LTE also had other implications for the iPhone 5 design. ?The support for 4G LTE in the iPhone 5 added a new level of complexity to the radio frequency (RF) front end, so much so that Apple had to create two different models of the iPhone to accommodate their wireless carrier partners,? said Wayne Lam, senior analyst for wireless communications at IHS. ?This represents a departure from Apple?s approach of offering only a single model for the iPhone 4S.? ?While most manufacturers make great effort to simplify designs by minimizing the total number of mechanical parts and fasteners in their products, Apple appears to be going in the other direction with the iPhone 5,? said Kevin Keller, senior principal analyst for teardown analysis at IHS. ?The iPhone 5 incorporates even more mechanical parts than previous iPhone designs, resulting in a very complex assembly. But Apple can do this and still produce the iPhone 5 at such low costs due to its capability to leverage its vast army of low-cost labor.?]]>
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NEW YORK - June 15, 2010 - The most talked about installment of Bravo's "The Real Housewives" franchise is set to take on the Hill, premiering on Thursday, August 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Bravo's "The Real Housewives" franchise presents a slice of life amongst affluent, educated women, some raising kids, some driving careers, all interacting with friends and family as determined by the unwritten social rules of the Beltway. With the franchise's expansion to our nation's capital, "The Real Housewives of D.C." introduces five intriguing women whose relationships with each other, and with the city in which they live, are a compelling combination to explore the nexus of politics, society, and even race, as well as how the proximity to political power dictates where one fits within Beltway society.
These connected D.C. power players all have their pulse on the most important cultural events, political galas, gallery openings, and fundraisers in Washington society. They are: Mary Schmidt Amons, the true Washingtonian and granddaughter of radio and TV personality Arthur Godfrey; the mother hen and owner of D.C.'s top modeling agency, Lynda Erkiletian; feisty Brit Catherine Ommanney, married to a White House photographer; model and founder of D.C.'s America's Polo Cup, Michaele Salahi who became the focus of media attention following the White House state dinner last November; and Harvard grad, active political fund raiser, and philanthropist Stacie Scott Turner. For more information, visit http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-dc/season-1. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BravoPR.
"The Real Housewives of D.C." went into production shortly after the historic election and inauguration, reflecting D.C. almost as its own character in the series. "We wanted to dive into the Beltway subculture as it underwent an historic shift, one that previously has not been readily accessible or portrayed, and look at the political hierarchy and definitive social circles that make up D.C.'s unique society," said Andy Cohen, Senior Vice President, Original Programming and Development, Bravo. "We knew this was going to expose a different social narrative from any of our other 'Housewives' series - provocative and engaging in a whole new way."
Bringing viewers inside the lives and homes of movers and shakers in the community, the D.C. housewives move comfortably from fundraisers and prominent events to discussing everything from issues about race to money and politics to relationships and high fashion.
Following are bios on the cast of "The Real Housewives of D.C.:"
Mary Schmidt Amons - As a second generation Washingtonian, Mary spent summers at the Kennedy residences as a child, and is the granddaughter of legendary radio and TV personality Arthur Godfrey. Married to husband Rich for over 20 years, Mary is matriarch of the Amons clan of five children - Lolly, Ryan, Alexandra, Meghan and Matt - it's never a dull day and she calls her life "controlled chaos." When she's not busy running her household, Mary pairs her love of fashion with philanthropy as founder of "Labels for Love" and co-founder of "The District Sample Sale," two D.C.-based charities.
Lynda Erkiletian - this southern gal moved to D.C and never looked back. She's created an empire as the owner and founder of T.H.E Artist Agency, one of the top modeling agencies in D.C. The divorced mother of four consults her astrological chart daily, and couldn't be bothered to get married again, but has found love with her much younger boyfriend, Ebong. When she's not working or running with her brood - Aaron, Jessica, Mihran, and Sam - she's a staple on the Washington social scene, and is very involved in numerous charitable organizations. This "mother hen" of the group knows how to keep it real, and when the pressures of D.C. life take its toll, she retreats to her country home where she channels her southern roots by shooting clay pigeons, riding ATV's and cooking a mean fried chicken.
Catherine Ommanney - this feisty Brit certainly knows how to shake things up in D.C. Cat lived the fast-paced, glamorous life in London, but after reuniting with and marrying her high school sweetheart, she decided to move to U.S. soil with her two daughters, Jade and Ruby. She quickly began socializing with Washington's elite crowd, and counts many high-profile political figures among her friends. Her no-nonsense attitude and tell-it-like-it-is demeanor have helped her achieve success as a mother, interior designer, and a writer - she penned a book about her "racy" escapades as a charismatic, single woman living in London called "Inbox Full" that will come out later this year.
Michaele Salahi - this northern Virginia native and model is a big part of the inner workings of the D.C. life. She and husband Tareq together founded America's Polo Cup, for which he is the U.S. team captain. Through her involvement in the Polo Cup, which has become one of the largest and most high profile polo events in the U.S., Michaele has met numerous political leaders across the globe. Additionally, the two are involved in running the Salahi family vineyard, Oasis Winery. Always on the move and juggling multiple projects at once, Michaele is heavily involved in charity work, including being an advocate and fundraising for MS and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. A family girl at heart, Michaele loves spending time at the family vineyard with her stable of horses and beloved dog Rio.
Stacie Scott Turner - this Alexandria, VA native has it all - a Harvard MBA, successful real estate practice, and vigorous civic and philanthropic agenda. Stacie and her husband Jason easily move amongst Washington's unique brew of local, federal, and international players. She juggles work, her family life as a mom of two young kids, Jacob and Catherine, and a busy social life. But Stacie's passion lies in the charity she founded and holds dear to her heart - Extra-Ordinary Life - which provides life-changing experiences to teenage girls living in DC foster care.
Continuing to grow in popularity, the second season of New Jersey and the third season of New York City are pacing to have their highest seasons ever. Other installments include "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" and "The Real Housewives of Orange County," as well as "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" currently in production.
"The Real Housewives of D.C." is produced by Half Yard Productions for Bravo. Abby Greensfelder and Sean Gallagher serve as Executive Producers.
Half Yard Productions (www.halfyardproductions.com) is an award-winning entertainment development and production company based in Washington, D.C. Principals Abby Greensfelder and Sean Gallagher serve as executive producers on Real Housewives of D.C. From character-driven reality series and documentary narratives to historical specials and educational programming, Half Yard Productions delivers high-quality programs on a diverse array of subjects.
Bravo is a program service of NBC Universal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Bravo has been an NBC cable network since December 2002 and was the first television service dedicated to film and the performing arts when it launched in December 1980. For more information, visit www.BravoTV.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BravoPR.


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Pay Off Debt – Part 05
In this series of posts, I am hoping to equip your family to become debt-free! Jenn and I became debt-free in just 14 months by following this process, and our lives will NEVER be the same! We have been freed up to pursue exactly what we were put on this earth to do – regardless of the income potential!
Previous Steps:
Step 1 – Understand WHY you want to become debt-free! You greatly improve your chances of becoming debt-free when you understand the reasons that you are making sacrifices in lifestyle!
Step 2 – List your debts If you don't know how large the giant is, it makes it really difficult to understand the overall situation!
Step 3 – Calculate your Debt Freedom Date When you have put together your Debt Freedom Date calculation, print it out! Put it on the refrigerator! As you pay off each debt, draw a big line through it! You will not believe the conversation this will start with your family and friends as they come over to visit (you won't be able to afford to go out to each near as much!)
Step 4 – Establish Accountability If married, hold each other accountable. If unmarried, have someone who has won with their own money and has your best interest in mind.
Step 5 – Secure Your Debt Freedom – Save at least $1,000 before attacking your debt!
I have seen so many people calculate their Debt Freedom Date and get all fired up about attacking their debt. They sell everything and everyone in sight. They can't shut up about getting out of debt. It is all they talk about with their spouse. They have even sold their Clay Aiken AND Celine Dion albums!
Everything goes great for two months. They smile every time I see them. "This is awesome", they tell me enthusiastically.
Five months later, they avoid me. When I ask them what is up, they say something like, "Well, Johnny broke his arm and the emergency room bill and doctor bills cost me $1,500. I had no savings so now I am right back where I was – falling back into more debt."
How demoralizing is it to attack debt so fervently and then have to go right back into debt? It is AWFUL! Don't do that! Instead, save up at least $1,000 into an emergency fund before attacking your debt and THEN you can attack your debt all you want!
What happens if you have an emergency pop up while you are attacking your debt? You can use the emergency fund to cover the expense. To replenish the emergency fund, slow down on the debt pay-off plan until you have the $1,000 back in the emergency fund!
By the way, if you have a house, kids, or more than one car I highly recommend $2,500 for your emergency fund.
Secure your debt freedom plan with your emergency fund!
Congratulations! You now know the process that Jenn and I used to become (and stay!) debt-free! You are now equipped!
Question of the Day: What are you going to do now that you are equipped to become debt-free?
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This is a fantastic blog!
I just downloaded and listened to your podcast also and it is AWESOME!
My wife and I really appreciate your words of encouragement on our blog also.
[…] Pay Off Debt – Part 5 @ Joseph Sangl. I have seen so many people calculate their Debt Freedom Date and get all fired up about attacking their debt. They sell everything and everyone in sight. […]
I was in Joes class last night, and I am fired up! I am on the attack!! Just calculated my debt freedom date and it's liquidation time. E-Bay here I come! Thanks Joe, you rock!!


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Whenever Flipper, my (Dr. Perry Jameson) 4-year-old hound-mix adopted from the Charleston Animal Society, sees me grab my running shoes, he heads for the door. He loves our five-mile early morning runs.
However, Tuesday was the first time this spring that he could not go with me. I knew immediately when I stepped out the door that the combination of heat and humidity finally had reached the point of being unsafe for him.
Each season of the year brings certain dangers for our pets. Most of the time just using common sense can help to avoid a dangerous situation.
Dogs do not cool off as efficiently as humans. Covered in fur, dogs depend upon panting to cool off. As moisture evaporates from their tongues, it has a cooling effect.
When air temperature is close to body temperature and the humidity is high, cooling by panting is not an efficient process. This means that during our warm late spring, summer and early fall our pets have the potential to overheat quickly. Exercising during this time of the year can be dangerous even for a fit dog. They will try to keep up even as they overheat.
It's also important to never leave your pet inside a car when it is sunny outside. The enclosed car is like a greenhouse trapping heat inside. Within 5-10 minutes, the temperature can reach dangerous levels, sometimes greater than 120 degrees.
Signs of heat stroke are a temperature of more than 104 degrees, excessive panting, thick saliva, staggering, seizures, bloody diarrhea and vomiting. Heat stroke is a life-threatening event and must be treated immediately.
Get your pet out of the sun and into a shaded area. Spray with cool (but not ice water). Place cool water-soaked clothes on the feet and head. If alert enough, offer ice cubes to lick.
Once the body temperature reaches 103 degrees, stop the cooling process. Many pets suffering from heat stroke will lose the ability to regulate their body temperatures and if cooling is continued, they will actually become hypothermic.
If you suspect your pet has suffered from heat stroke, seek veterinary attention immediately. The elevated temperature can quickly damage the kidneys, liver and brain and there are treatments your veterinarian can institute that can decrease this damage.
A great summertime activity/exercise for dogs is to take them swimming. Many breeds such as Labradors and golden retrievers love the water and are natural-born swimmers. Some other breeds, however, must be taught how to swim. Just like with children, you should always remain vigilant if your pet is in the water.
Flipper is not a natural-born swimmer and even at the dog park, he rarely ventures into water greater than six inches deep. As a puppy, he fell off of a dock and into Bohicket Creek.
The current quickly swept him away. He was able to keep his head above water but unable to fight the current and swim back to us. Eventually, I had to jump in and swim with him back to the dock. In his panic, he unintentionally gave me several good scratches. Eventually, we both got over the scare and now he is an excellent swimmer.
Living around water, it is important that dogs feel safe in it. Whether you live near a pool or dock, it is important to provide a easily accessible area for them to exit the water on their own and to teach them where it is and how to use it.
For my older dog, Ariel, I have dog life jacket. This allows her to still enjoy the water without the danger of exhausting herself and drowning. Most of these pet life jackets have handles on the back, making it easy to assist your dog in getting out of the pool or creek. This is especially important in older dogs with arthritis.
If you suspect your pet has inhaled water, the most important treatment is to get the water out of his airway. For small animals, you can hold them upside down and use gravity to assist you. Gently coupaging along the ribs may assist in allowing the water to drain or be coughed up.
Dogs too large to lift can be placed on their side (with head lower than pelvis if possible) and rapid pressure can be applied 3-4 times just behind the ribs.
If spontaneous breathing does not immediately begin, artificial breaths must be given. Do this by closing their snout and placing your mouth completely over both of the nasal openings and exhaling into their nose.
If you suspect your pet has inhaled water, even if they look normal, have them evaluated by a veterinarian. The inhaled water may injure the lungs resulting in pneumonia or pulmonary edema, both of which can be life threatening.
With the proper precautions, summer can be a fun and safe time for even the four-legged family members.
Dr. Henri Bianucci and Dr. Perry Jameson are with Veterinary Specialty Care LLC. Send questions to email@example.com.


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REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- One story: Not so much to say down 29
ADDRESS: 2458 Rock Branch Lane
NEIGHBORHOOD: North Garden
SIZE: 1600 fin. sq. ft.
LAND: 2.07 acres
CURB APPEAL: 7 out of 10
AGENT: Jordan Hague, EquitySaverUSA. 977-7283
We have a friend who waded into the treacherous waters of personals ads after his long marriage ended. Crestfallen but undaunted after successive Friday night dinner meetings, and trying to find a silver lining in the repeatedly disappointing encounters, he'd say brightly, "Every person has a story."
That's often our sentiment as we tour houses– and some of them do. But the ones that don't, have other houses close by, and sometimes those houses have a story. That seems to be the case on Rock Branch Lane.
Exactly what's going on in this little enclave ten or so miles down 29 South just beyond Sprouse's used furniture store is not clear. This cedar-sided house, built in 1987, is on a two-acre parcel carved from a large homestead. The original farmhouse (c. 1910) next door on the remaining 57 acres is also for sale, and it's interesting to speculate what might happen when it sells.
Right now the best thing about the property at 2458 is the surroundings. The house is situated at the rear of the two acres, accessed by a pretty oval drive of pea gravel shaded by a canopy of Bradford pear trees. A fairly good size level backyard stretches to what seems like a forest, but much of that open swath and woods is not part of this parcel; it's part of the homeplace next door. The owner assures us that he (and possibly a new buyer) gets a right of first refusal for that cleared acre or so if the owner (currently a lumber company) sells that property.
Close to the house are four or five large white pines that look majestic and provide shade, but, like the brittle Bradford pears, they can be iffy in terms of longevity. A little fish pond also breaks up the sweep of grass, and the sweet tinkling of water over rocks is a pleasant distraction from the noise of cars and trucks nearby on Rt. 29.
A long bed of perennials– fragrant white lilies were blooming the day we visited– graces the property line, and shrubs around the porch break up the monotony of the long brown front of the house. A dog pen, garden shed, and classic rustic kiddy swingset (home-made and sturdy) round out the landscaping.
Inside, the house appears to be a cross between a cabin (knotty pine paneling in several rooms, large stone fireplace) and a double-wide (three bedrooms and bath off a long "shot-gun" hallway off the living room). Except for deceptively pretty "parquet" linoleum in the kitchen and laundry room, and oak floors in a new sun room added in '91, the entire house is carpeted.
The living room fireplace and a free-standing stove in the addition (family room/sunroom) are wood-burning, and finding wood to feed them shouldn't be a problem in such a heavily timbered location. The addition seems more sunroom than den because– despite knotty-pine walls and the woodstove– it's bright and airy thanks to walls of windows and sliding doors to a deck.
The three bedrooms are average in all ways: average size and configuration (small closet in each), each with a center-ceiling fan (all the other rooms in the house have one too). The full bath in the hall and in the master bath are Early Home Depot– fiberglass tub and shower, sinks atop standard-issue base cabinets, and linoleum floors. The laundry room off the long hall has a new washer/dryer that convey.
The owner points out that a saving grace of the bedrooms– indeed, a feature of all the rooms in the house– is the fact that there's a beautiful view of the woods from every window. This is true, and part of the reason the house is not as bad as it would be on a different parcel.
The kitchen is open to the living room since there's no barrier– a pretty oak counter/divider separates a small breakfast eating area between the kitchen and the new sunroom. The breakfast space leads to a large screened porch that looks like it would be a swell place to relax and enjoy tranquility and privacy without being bedeviled by mosquitoes or other gnawing critters.
An efficient heat pump powers the hot-air heat and AC, and the utility system includes a well that the owner claims produces the "clearest crystal water in Albemarle County." The owners report electric bills average $82/ month year 'round.
So if this place had run a personals ad, would we recommend that our friend call? The jury's still out. While the little cedar house might not have many funny anecdotes or spicy secrets to reveal over dessert and coffee, it might be worth an evening to hear about the goings on up and down the lane.
Each week, a brave local seller invites the Hook to provide an impartial, warts-and-all look at their real estate listing. E-mail yours today!
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This property is MLS #452750. Equity Saver USA phone number is 977-(SAVE)7283, not 7228. Thank you!
Year Built is 1987 not 1945. :)
For the record, I have some corrections about your article.
1) You mention several of the rooms have knotty pine paneling which is incorrect. The wall to the right of the dining area and living room area is cedar and is on only one side of the room. The sunroom 1 x 6 inch tongue and groove cedar (not pine paneling). All other rooms (bedrooms, laundry room, bathrooms and the other three sides of the wall in the living/dining area) are sheet rock painted walls--not paneling.
2) The hall bathroom has ceramic tile not linoleum. The other bathroom is a no wax vinyl.
3) Also, flooring in the kitchen and laundry room are no wax vinyl not linoleum.
Thanks for your article.


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Britney Spears and Kevin Federline don't just share two beautiful children. They also share a more than $37,000 debt to the state of California.
RIP Jelena and TomKat! Check out the most shocking celebrity splitsAccording to TMZ, the former couple owes a $37,712.71 lien to the California Franchise Tax Board for unpaid income taxes from 2004.It just so happens that 2004 was a memorable — and lucrative — year for Spears. Her 55-hour wedding to Jason Alexander was annulled, allowing the singer to marry Federline that fall. Spears also released her first fragrance Curious, a greatest hits album and her cover of Bobby Brown's "My Perogative." The singer also began her Onyx Hotel Tour that spring to promote In the Zone.
Fifty Shades of Lame! Check out TV's unsexiest sex scenesEven Federline made some cash of his own, appearing in the hit dance film You Got Served that year.Spears' rep insists that the lien was an error and will soon be fixed.


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- Insider's Guide to Sake, The
|Kodansha International (JPN)
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- Blurb:
- Book Description: Anyone who has ever been to Japan has probably fallen under the spell of a soothing cup of sake at one time or another. An encounter with Japan"s favorite libation is bound to be memorable, yet despite its growing popularity worldwide, information on this eminently drinkable beverage remains scarce. Written by a British expatriate who has spent more than seven years brewing sake in the exacting traditional method, The Insider"s Guide to Sake is the consummate introductory handbook. It unravels the history and intricacies of this exotic drink, and provides an extensive list of restaurants and retail outlets in Japan, the United States, and Europe where the beverage in all its variety can be found. In The Guide you will discover over 100 sakes for all tastes and pocketbooks, tips for beginners and connoisseurs alike, and a knowledgeable explanation of the brew-master"s skills. Labels and specs for each selected sake are displayed in a concise, easy-to-follow format. Whether you are a gourmet, a wine lover, or just enjoy the occasional thirst-quencher, The Insider"s Guide to Sake offers a fascinating, broad-ranging introduction to this compelling refreshment--in a refreshingly compelling manner. Features * firsthand, authoritative information * slim, portable size (to use at restaurants or retailers) * slips easily into bag, pack, or briefcase * handy "cheat sheet" helps you select the best sake * all types of sake discussed * labels deciphered * sake-tasting tips * regional sake map * sake sites on the Web


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Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States. Flood effects can be local, impacting a neighborhood or community, or very large, affecting entire river basins and multiple states.
However, all floods are not alike. Some floods develop slowly, sometimes over a period of days. But flash floods can develop quickly, sometimes in just a few minutes and without any visible signs of rain. Flash floods often have a dangerous wall of roaring water that carries rocks, mud, and other debris and can sweep away most things in its path.
Be aware of flood hazards no matter where you live, but especially if you live in a low-lying area, near water, or downstream from a dam. Every state is at risk from this hazard.
Before a Flood
* Avoid building in a flood prone area unless you elevate and reinforce your home.
* Elevate the furnace, water heater, and electric panel if susceptible to flooding.
* Install "check valves" in sewer traps to prevent floodwater from backing up into the drains of your home.
* Contact community officials to find out if they are planning to construct barriers (levees, beams, floodwalls) to stop floodwater from entering the homes in your area.
* Seal the walls in your basement with waterproofing compounds to avoid seepage.
During a Flood
If a flood is likely in your area, you should:
* Listen to the radio or television for information.
* Be aware that flash flooding can occur. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher ground. Do not wait for instructions to move.
* Be aware of streams, drainage channels, canyons, and other areas known to flood suddenly. Flash floods can occur in these areas with or without such typical warnings as rain clouds or heavy rain.
If you must prepare to evacuate, you should do the following:
* Secure your home. If you have time, bring in outdoor furniture. Move essential items to an upper floor.
* Turn off utilities at the main switches or valves if instructed to do so. Disconnect electrical appliances. Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.
If you have to leave your home, remember these evacuation tips:
* Do not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you.
* Do not drive into flooded areas. If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely. You and the vehicle can be quickly swept away.
After a Flood
The following are guidelines for the period following a flood:
* Listen for news reports to learn whether the community's water supply is safe to drink.
* Avoid floodwaters; water may be contaminated by oil, gasoline, or raw sewage. Water may also be electrically charged from underground or downed power lines.
* Avoid moving water.
* Be aware of areas where floodwaters have receded. Roads may have weakened and could collapse under the weight of a car.
* Stay away from downed power lines, and report them to the power company.
* Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe.
* Stay out of any building if it is surrounded by floodwaters.
* Use extreme caution when entering buildings; there may be hidden damage, particularly in foundations.
* Service damaged septic tanks, cesspools, pits, and leaching systems as soon as possible. Damaged sewage systems are serious health hazards.
* Clean and disinfect everything that got wet. Mud left from floodwater can contain sewage and chemicals.
Floods and flash floods occur within all 50 states and can be extremely dangerous. They are the most common and widespread of all natural disasters next to fire, so knowledge and preparation is extremely important and will help keep losses to a minimum.


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Clinical Experience with N Latex FLC in Patients with Renal Impairment
Dr. J.F.M. Jacobs
Radboud University Medical Center
Nijmegen, the Netherlands | 2014-09-01
With renal impairment being a commonly reported comorbidity among patients with multiple myeloma, and the kidney being the most important organ for the clearance of free light chains (FLC), Dr. Jacobs argues the need for established FLC reference ranges. Using samples from 284 chronic kidney-disease patients obtained at two Dutch sites, a retrospective study was conducted to measure FLC levels using the Siemens N Latex FLC method. View this informative webinar to learn more about the results.


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For those of you who don't subscribe to Showtime or don't know how to illegally download TV shows off the internet like most of America you'll be excited to know that "Dexter" is finally coming to Netflix streaming on October 31st. Well to be more accurate seasons 1 through 5 will be coming to Netflix on the 31st and the rest of the seasons will hit on January 1st. So come January 2nd there will be a whole new crop of people complaining about how the show ended. Happy holidays.
I never remember what movies Neill Blomkamp has made but I do remember always thinking his name sounds like one of those insane sexual acts that no one ever really does but people seem to all know about. What a dirty dirty man. And apparently Sigourney Weaver is a dirty girl because she's signed on to his next film titled "Chappie". No word on what role she'll play but the film is about a robot with mad crazy artificial intelligence skills who gets kidnapped by a couple of gangsters. Kind of like "Short Circuit" but without all of the comedy and an Italian guy doing a terrible Indian accent.
Last week I broke the exclusive news that Clive Barker would be personally writing the script for the upcoming "Hellraiser" remake. I know, I was kind of shocked when he chose me to be the one person he told. Of course he also asked me not to tell anyone else and now we're fighting but it was kind of worth it ya know? Plus, that guy loves an Edible Arrangement so I'm pretty sure I can make it up to him pretty easily. The point I'm getting to here is that he told some other people that the film will in fact be rated R. So now I'm telling you.
Kevin Tancharoen has apparently been onboard to direct the "Mortal Kombat" reboot for about 3 years now. He's decided to leave the project though. Cause ya, it's been 3 years or something. I don't know, I lost interest in stuff after about a week. Case in point the frequency of these news posts. Just saying.
Chris Fedak, one half of the duo that brought you "Chuck" has set his sights on a new project based on the magic of Mr. Harry Houdini. The story will focus on a high school kid who discovers a link to the legendary magician and must use clues left from him to uncover a great secret. No word yet on title, cast or filming dates so you're welcome for all the exciting details.
If you're excited about "Mockingbird Lane" then prepare to get a full on robot chubby when you hear the news that the show's producer Bryan Fuller has dropped word that some of your favorite Universal monsters will also be popping up in the show. The Wolfman, Frankenstein, Dracula and a gaggle of others are planned for the show which is a reboot of the classic 60's sitcom "The Munsters". I guess I don't know for sure one of those is your favorite. But I think it's a safe guess. I'm sorry I assume things sometimes.
I refuse to watch any web series because let's be honest if it was really that good it would be on TV because that's where good things go. But someone must have been watching "Mortal Kombat: Legacy" because the series creator Kevin Tancharoen has let the world know he's working on a second season that will focus on the tournament itself rather than character story. I assume that means the first season focused on the character's story. I don't know. I already said I didn't watch it. The web is dumb.
If you're a fan of the podcast you know that we were all pretty giddy over the Aussie flick "The Loved Ones". Well good news for all of you who don't have big Hollywood hook ups who give us big bags of cash to view screeners like us because the flick is going to hit DVD on September 11th. Why would someone from Hollywood pay us to watch a movie from Australia you might be asking. Shut up don't question me. The disc will include the unrated version of the film along with cast and crew interviews. You will not be able to understand a word of it.


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The week in review
Worst desecration: Eight contractors, including four Americans, are killed and two are dragged through the streets of Fallujah, Iraq, March 31.
Worst sticker shock: Gas prices average $1.75 nationally, and are expected to continue to rise as OPEC cuts production.
Most notorious drug trial: Alonzo W. Trice, who kept pit bulls so vicious that SPCA staffers were traumatized when they had to house the beasts before euthanizing them, testifies March 30 against his former protégé, Gregory Antonio Bates "Capone" Felton in the September 14, 2002, shooting of Gerald Andrew Michie, Liesel Nowak reports in the Daily Progress. In April 5 testimony, Felton claims Trice was the triggerman.
Worst repeat offender: Nathaniel Hollis Lamb, 20, is charged with soliciting sex from a minor the same day he receives a suspended sentence for soliciting prostitution, according to a Reed Williams story in the Progress. Lamb was arrested in February after promising a woman $4,000 to have sex with him and arriving at the rendezvous with a stun gun but no money.
Worst botched drug test: William W. Kirk is caught with urine other than his own strapped to his leg when he goes to take a drug test in the probation office on Harris Street and is charged with a misdemeanor, WINA reports.
Most miraculous recovery: The 15-month-old girl shot through the brain during an apparent murder-suicide was released from a Rhode Island hospital Sunday, March 28, and will recover, according to the Willamantic, Connecticut, Chronicle. The toddler's father, Harry Powell II, 25, of Charlottesville, allegedly shot and killed her mother, 23-year-old Shara Bartholomew, before killing himself at the Connecticut home of Bartholomew's parents March 22.
Biggest plans for Scottsville: A 700-home subdivision, which residents of the town, population 555, vow to fight, David Dadurka reports in the Progress.
Worst name for a subdivision: Mink Creek Estates, Republic Land Development's name for the proposed Scottsville development.
Best minimum wage: The City of Charlottesville considers raising its hourly wage from $8.28 to $9.
Best belated recognition: City Council votes to rename the Performing Arts Center in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. [See cover story sidebar on MLK's visit to Charlottesville in 1963.]
Best news for Pete Gillen: He gets to stay in his approximately $900,000 per year coaching job.
Twenty-fifth best medical school: UVA edges up from last year's 27th-place U.S. News and World Report ranking in research, but drops to 31st in patient care.
Best showing by a UVA grad in the Pulitzer Prizes: Edward P. Jones, author of The Known World, takes this year's fiction prize.
Best protest: Students for a Free Tibet greet Chinese ambassador Yang Jiechi at the Rotunda April 5 with Tibetan flags and posters of imprisoned monk Tenzin Delek, while another group displays a Chinese flag in support of Jiechi, the Cav Daily reports.
Worst protest: Two incidents of heckling occur in the Dome Room during Jiechi's speech.
Most historic gym: Memorial Gymnasium is added to the Virginia Landmarks Register, along with two other UVA properties– Monroe Hill and McCormick Observatory.
Biggest winners: Winchester residents J.R. and Peggy Triplett step forward to claim the February 20 Mega-Millions lottery prize of $239 million, the largest jackpot in Virginia history.
Best news for the Stonewall Jackson Hotel in Staunton: The flophouse is getting a $21-million makeover and should reopen in October 2005.
Worst mood breaker: A 21-year-old Newport News woman loses a March 29 motion to drop her felony sodomy charges for receiving oral sex in a parked car. If convicted, she faces up to five years in prison.


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Grace United Methodist Church
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
To serve and unite those we touch with the Grace of God
Scouts, Troop 204
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Time: 6:30 PM -
Location: Fellowship Hall
The Scouting Ministry Program
The Scouting program at Grace UMC is more than just an activity for our youth to learn about the outdoors. Scouting provides fun, fellowship, and training to our youth as well as youth in our community. It emphasizes honesty, self-reliance, and respect. Through a year-round program, it affects character, citizenship, and personal fitness. Many volunteers give their time so Scouting's members will be involved in a quality program. We congratulate all the volunteers who are active in Scouting throughout our area and want to offer a special word of the thanks to the leaders of Pack/Troop 204 chartered to Grace UMC.
Grace United Methodist Church
15309 Maple Island Road, Burnsville, MN 55306
Phone: 952-435-5696