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Battery Charger IC for Single and Dual Cell Applications Reduces Charge TimeDecember 18, 2007 6:36 am | Comments
Advanced Analogic Technologies Incorporated announced the AAT3663, the first in a family of 1A linear battery charger ICs capable of charging up to two Li-ion cells in series. Designed to operate from either an AC adapter or a USB port, this device features the company's Digital Thermal Loop charge reduction circuit which monitors the internal die temperature and gradually steps down the charge current to avoid thermal shutdown.
Power Dividers Use 8-Way AdjustmentDecember 18, 2007 6:14 am | Comments
Microlab/FXR, a subsidiary of Wireless Telecom Group Inc., announced an 8-way version of its Dx-64FN Power Divider series. The frequency includes all cellular, PCS, and UMTS bands in a single unit. It is suited for low power applications where output isolation is more important than lowest possible loss. The wide frequency range of this design allows use with multi-band
Ball Bearings in Variety of Metric SizesDecember 17, 2007 11:39 am | Comments
Danaher Motion's Thomson Super Ball Bushings are now available in metric sizes of 16, 20, 25, 30, 40, and 50 mm. These bearings have a coefficient of friction as low as 0.001 so designers can specify smaller, less expensive motors, belts, gears, and ball screws. They are drop-in replacements for existing applications and are dimensionally interchangeable with competitive and legacy applications.
Micro USB Connectors in A- and AB- SizesDecember 17, 2007 6:51 am | Comments
Kycon now offers micro-USB connectors in the KMMX size. Connectors are availabile with the Micro-B receptacle for standard devices and the Micro-AB receptacle for the USB Implementers Forum Specification's USB-On-the-Go devices. Both are surface-mount receptacles with stainless steel shells, yielding more than 10,000 insertion cycles for longer life and higher durability.
Automotive Grade, Hall-Effect Sensor Offers 2.1 kVrms IsolationDecember 17, 2007 6:28 am | Comments
Allegro introduced two current sensorsfor AC and DC currents in automotive applications. The ACS714 and ACS715 devices are akin to the company's ACS712 and ACS713 devices, which are specialized for low current sensing in non-automotive applications. The differences are realized in the more rigorous test regiment over the full automotive temperature range (-40°C to +150°C) and the greater detail
Photoelectric Sensors Provide Quick Response TimeDecember 17, 2007 6:28 am | Comments
Pepperl+Fuchs introduced the GLV18 Econo-Vue Photoelectric Sensors in a compact, short housing that provides greater mounting flexibility. The series is available in five different sensing modes and provide sensing ranges up to 20 m. All models are available in straight and right-angled housings, cabled and quick disconnect versions, and come standard with a flush mount bracket to create a custom look on panel mounts.
Two-in-One ST5 Connector for Mobile DevicesDecember 17, 2007 6:28 am | Comments
Japan Aviation Electronics developed the ST5, a low-profile, SIM/microSDTM two-in-one connector for connecting the microSDTM, SDA cards, and GSM11.11 plug-in SIM cards in high-end mobile devices. The connector is 2.8 mm thick, uses a push-push insertion/ejection structure; and has a breaking mechanism to prevent the microSDTM card from disconnecting. The design emits an audible click
Small Linear Motor Pushes Up to 200-times Its Own WeightDecember 17, 2007 6:12 am | Comments
New Scale Technologies added to its SQL Series of piezoelectric SQUIGGLE motors, said to be the world's smallest linear motors. The SQL-1.8 SQUIGGLE motor travels as fast as 7 mm per second and pushes axial loads of up to 30 g -- nearly 200 times its own weight of 0.16 g. At 1.8 × 1.8 × 6 mm, the SQL-1.8 is still less than half the size of competing micro-motors, according to the company.
Phase Lock Loop VCO Covers Wide Frequency RangeDecember 17, 2007 6:11 am | Comments
Raltron Electronics Corp. released their PCC-A1-3100 PLL family of VCO's covering a frequency range of between 500 MHz and 3.5 GHz. The unit consists of a PLL IC loop filter and VCO. It uses an internal frequency reference that typically is 10 MHz but could also be specified at different values by the customer. Key specifications for a 3100 MHz unit show typical operating supply voltage at 5.0V at 70 mA
Pump Family Utilizes An Integral Electro-hydraulic Servo Piston AssemblyDecember 17, 2007 5:45 am | Comments
Sauer-Danfoss announced the release of its H1 45/53cc and 78cc single pumps, joining the 147/165cc single pump and the 45/53cc integral tandem pump for a variety of propel and non-propel applications. The H1 family of closed-circuit variable displacement axial piston pumps is compact and features high power density. All the units use an integral electro-hydraulic servo piston assembly that controls rate (speed) and direction of hydraulic flow.
Short Stoke Pneumatic Cylinders Provide Maintenance-Free OperationDecember 17, 2007 5:44 am | Comments
Parker Hannifin Corporation introduced their C05 and C05S Short Stroke Pneumatic Cylinder Series. They feature compact, short stroke cylinders in single- and double-acting versions, suited for clamping and locking operations in a variety of industrial markets. Stainless steel piston rods are standard for corrosion resistance. The double-acting C05 pneumatic cylinder is available in 12, 20, 32, 50 and 63 bore sizes with strokes up to 25 mm.
Quad-Mode Alternative to 604 LED DriverDecember 14, 2007 6:05 am | Comments
Catalyst Semiconductor's CAT3604V is a four-channel LED driver eliminates high-profile inductors and unwanted EMI. It has a fourth operational mode, 1.33x, in addition to the typical modes of 1x, 1.5x, and 2x. The 1.33x mode helps reduce input switching currents to the battery, thereby minimizing overall supply noise. The driver also has a dimming interface
DC/DC Converter Uses 0.25 W with High I/O IsolationDecember 14, 2007 5:50 am | Comments
Aimtec added to its low output power products with the AM1/4S-Z series of single output, DC/DC converters in SIP4 packages of .46" x .38" x .24". The devices have I/O isolation of up to 3000V DC, output currents up to 75.7mA, and efficiency rates up to 72 percent. Portable power management applications are their ideal use. There are 48 models with input values of 5, 12, and 24V DC and output values ranging from 3.3 to 24V DC.
Pressure Sensor Utilizes MEMS TechnologyDecember 14, 2007 5:44 am | Comments
Presens AS announced their PRECISE pressure sensor which utilizes advanced digital MEMS technology for applications such as calibrators and digital gauges that require high accuracy, low drift and high resolution. The sensor accurately measures high pressures with no significant drift. The sensor boasts a guaranteed total error band
Modules Feature Megabyte Code SupportDecember 14, 2007 5:32 am | Comments
Rabbit announced the RCM4300 series of RabbitCore modules that enable a new generation of applications that use more memory for data and code. Software design is supported by the release of the company's Dynamic CR tools that include Megabyte Code Support (MCS), enabling designers to use over 1M byte of SRAM for shared code and data


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Maybe it's about Time you visit Belgrade!
We warmly invite you to stay with us at Time Hostel in the CITY'S ABSOLUTE CENTER, where we aim to make YOUR BELGRADE ADVENTURE equally exciting and comfortable. While this building is surrounded with historic sites, you'll be surrounded in this hostel by hospitable, knowledgeable staff.
All taxes included in the price - no hidden costs!
We have a perfect location - on a quiet street (Cara Lazara 9, 1st floor), just a few steps away from the pedestrian street, Knez Mihailova (50m), a few more steps (250m) from the ancient fortress Kalemegdan, and next to the Serbian Academy of Science and Arts.
We're also located a short walk away from one of the city's main bus stations (Zeleni venac), which will make it easy for you to explore other, more distant parts of Belgrade, like Zemun, New Belgrade, and Vračar (where the world's largest Orthodox church is located).
While we are surrounded with fascinating cultural and historical monuments and places, we're also situated perfectly for you experience Belgrade's unforgettable nightlife.
We offer you beautiful, spacious rooms; a fully equipped kitchen; two big bathrooms; a cozy common area; as well as a nice, open terrace (Our images will tell you everything you need to know.)
The staff here, meanwhile, will make you feel as though you are at your friend's place. Our staff are additionally all from Belgrade and love their city and want nothing more than share its magic with you.
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Maybe it happened in "Taken" or "Unknown", but somewhere, somehow, Liam Neeson became an action star.
In one of his latest installments, Neeson stars in "The Grey" as Ottway, a man who works as a "hired killer" of sorts for an oil company in Alaska. His job: to kill wolves that may get too close to other company workers.
The oil company rough-necks appear to be taking some sort of break and are flying from their location to Anchorage. During the flight, the plane has electrical problems and crashes leaving only seven survivors. These survivors soon find out they're not alone and are looking either really tasty, or not from the neighborhood of the local wolf pack.
After some arguments, it is determined that Ottway, being the expert on such matters, should be put in charge. He decides at daybreak they need to make a beeline to the woods where they can better protect themselves.
By the time they get to the woods, they're down to five people. They need to keep moving through the snow and vast Alaskan wilderness hoping to get back to civilization while they continue to be stalked by the locals.
I'm not sure I understand the reason for this movie, but the landscapes from Alaska is breathtaking in many of the scenes, and makes it almost worth the price of admission.
There are many side stories in the movie: Ottway's wife, dying of some disease, leaving him suicidal and him remembering about his dad being a poet. It all makes the movie even more confusing as it goes.
Liam Neeson is an excellent actor and he has made some very good movies in the past few years. Unfortunately, this one doesn't quite live up to those. The good news is, based on the coming attractions before this movie, he'll be starring in many more movies, including "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" in 3D opening Friday!
I told a friend of mine I'd share my dad's viewpoint on this movie as well, which was, "After seeing that, I'm never going into the woods again without a gun." Dad and the second amendment, you've got to love it!
Other actors include Dermot Mulroney, Dallas Roberts, Joe Anderson and Frank Grillo. The film is rated R for profanity & violence. There were some pretty good suspenseful moments in this movie, so I did like some parts of it.
Overall however, I scored "The Grey" a 3 out of 5 stars.


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I tend to make a practice of developing summaries of what I believe and practice. I present this draft here - open to constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement - as a Socratic form of clarifying and developing new understandings...
I am a philosophical naturalist and skeptic with a corresponding interpretation of Buddhadharma. I practice Buddhism in the inclusive and egalitarian humanistic "Ekayana" spirit of the Lotus Sutra.
The Lotus Sutra uses parables and metaphors to positively express the "Truth of Impermanence" found in the Buddhist teachings. Instead of a reductionist view, it is presented as an interdependent "Oneness" - our Buddha-nature – empty of "separate" self. The Lotus Sutra teaches the importance of acknowledging our own Buddha-nature and the Buddha-nature in others. It is awareness and gratitude for this interdependence which enables us to enjoy absolute happiness and to act with boundless compassion. The Lotus Sutra is therefore a teaching which profoundly affirms the realities of daily life, and which naturally encourages an active engagement with others and with the whole of human society. The Lotus Sutra most clearly shows Buddhism as a powerful, life-affirming, egalitarian and humanistic teaching.
"Buddhist humanism" is a philosophical perspective that reflects the core spirit of the Lotus Sutra, one founded on faith in the inherent dignity of human beings and profound confidence in people's capacity for positive transformation.
From the perspective of Buddhist humanism it is human beings themselves, rather than a higher power, who possess the ultimate wisdom about their condition. This view regards the individual as the pivotal force of change within the interdependent network of phenomena that comprises life. A fundamental change in the life of an individual, in other words, will affect the entire web of life.
One of the distinguishing features of Buddhist humanism is this consciousness of and respect for the interdependence and interrelatedness of all life. While Buddhist humanism focuses on the human being, it does not polarize human beings and the environment or other forms of life. Rather it seeks to create human happiness through a harmonization of these interdependent relationships.
The benefits of the wisdom contained in the Lotus Sutra can be realized by even just chanting its title Nam(u)- Myoho-renge-kyo. Chanting these words and excerpts from the Lotus Sutra is an expression of gratitude, a purification for the mind, mouth, and body, a gift of service to all beings, and a way to connect with this Truth which allows each individual to tap into the wisdom of their life to reveal their Buddha-nature.


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Our good mate Benny Richo was heading up that way as well and was keen to hook up. He's an abalone diver and spends a lot of time up that way -- a great addition to this trip. Six and half hours, two coffees and two vees later we arrived at our destination, exhausted but interested on what awaited. Richo wasn't meeting us till that night, so we decided to start the hunt for waves. It's hit and miss around these parts with most of the time it being a miss. After taking about five different 4wd tracks we finally reach the coast and stumble upon some potential. A bombie breaking 1/2 km out to sea would peak-up, break, then reform on another ledge. We called it 12ft plus and it looked like the bigger the better. The wind was bending up the coast at this location, making it onshore so we put it in the book of knowledge and hopefully be back there soon...© 2014 Stu Gibson
It's a good feeling surfing on the west coast. The air seems so much cleaner. Farming land backs onto the dunes and the car parks are on the waters edge. Falling asleep listening to the waves break and insects chirping is a meditative experience.© 2014 Stu Gibson
We awaken the next morning to clear blue skies and a clean offshore. The swell had dropped slightly but was still 8ft on exposed spots. Most of the coastline here is only accessible by water, so we launched the skis and headed north. We came across more than a dozen reefs but unfortunately only one location worthy of jumping off the ski. This one.© 2014 Stu Gibson
It was a real borderline slab, we surfed it but got whopped on a few.© 2014 Stu Gibson
At around 6ft the slab was breaking into 1ft of water. Due to vert cliffs being 50m away, it was affected by backwash and side wash and we couldn't imagine this ever not happening. Coupla waves later and a snapped board, we decided to head back to camp before the wind picked up.© 2014 Stu Gibson
The afternoon was spent surfing a fun 5ft bowly right-hander and finished the day with some cold Cascade Draught and barbie with the local lads.© 2014 Stu Gibson
Once we paddled out the clouds parted slightly and Richo and myself traded pits for the next three hours. I came unstuck on my last wave and burst my ear drum, but I'd had enough waves to be content and shit happens.© 2014 Stu Gibson
Skeet Durham nails a huge drop at Nias and is rewarded with a deep tube which he comes flying out of arms akimbo.
Noa Deane and Shane Fletcher brings us this clip equipped with fast tunes and weird editing
Kyle MacLennan follows Nathaniel Curran tearing apart his home breaks.
Surfing Essentials brings you a hodge podge of stuff we find invaluable.
Chippa Wilson tears Burleigh Heads apart
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It's another two years for Democrat John B. Larson.
According to the Associated Press and the Hartford Courant, Larson, who was first elected to represent Connecticut's First District in 1999, was re-elected Tuesday, soundly defeating Republican John Henry Decker, 45, of West Hartford.
Larson, 64, who serves as chairman of the House Caucus, has said that his priorty is to continue to create new jobs in Connecticut and the nation and reduce the country's deficit, but "not place the burden on the backs of the seniors and middle class."
Despite a resounding defeat from long-time incumbent Larson, Decker was not disappointed with his campaign. "I'm thrilled I did it. Not that many people would take on a well-entrenched incumbent. Most would get frustrated," he said.
Decker said it is "impossible to say" if he would run for elected office again.
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By BOB REDD
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield vs. James Monroe.
In years past they have had some exciting games in the regular and post-season, even meeting at Wheeling Island Stadium in 2007 for the West Virginia Class AA state championship. Tonight at Mitchell Stadium the Beavers and Mavericks tee it up with big ramifications on the line for both teams.
Bluefield (7-1) is currently ranked No. 1 and a win would keep them in that position for next week's battle with No. 2 way. James Monroe (3-5) is rated No. 19, just outside the top 16. A win against Bluefield keeps their playoff hopes alive as they host Princeton next week in the season finale.
The Beavers defeated then Class AAA No. 8 Oak Hill last week 51-15. Bluefield head coach Fred Simon talked of the team's performance.
"I think the key was the effort made early by everyone," Simon said. "Whether it was offense, defense, special teams, whatever, I think the effort we made early helped us out."
In 2009 Bluefield won the state championship and in an assembly before the school when it was presented the title trophy, Simon talked about the heart of that particular team that rallied after losing two games and its starting quarterback midseason. Asked if this team had that kind of "heart," Simon provided insight.
"I think they are developing it," Simon pointed out. "I think they are growing each week and I am pleased with how far we've come from the Graham and Princeton games to now. We've still got, I hope, six more games left, so there is plenty of time for a lot more improvement. We'll see how that goes."
James Monroe is led by first-year grid coach John Mustain.
"I think he (Mustain) has done a really nice job as a first year coach," Simon noted. "The kids play hard, they've had a tough schedule. They execute their offense and defense well. Their offense is a little bit different from other teams. They've got some motion out of a shotgun and they do some misdirection-type stuff right at you off that motion which makes it different from what we've seen and not easy as far as our defense goes."
Mustain's Mavericks have won their last two games, beating Mount View and Liberty-Raleigh and he believes the young team is starting to gel.
"We're playing with a lot more intensity," Mustain pointed out. "We haven't felt with this team that they weren't putting forth the effort. A lot of what has really hurt us this year are mistakes at the wrong time and we had a second half like that this past week. We had a third-and-61.
"When you've got several sophomores playing and several juniors that didn't play last year and only about six seniors, you're going to have a lot of that. But there has really been a different fire about them the last couple of weeks."
James Monroe concludes its season against Bluefield and Princeton. He said there is nothing needed to be said to the Mavs to get them motivated.
"You're talking about two very talented programs. Bluefield year-in and year-out is Bluefield. This year is no different. The last couple of years they've had as much, or more speed than I've ever seen them have and that's going to be hard to contend with."
James Monroe knows that wins in their final two games could land them in the playoffs.
"A win or two here these last two games, who knows what that might do the way AA is this year," Mustain said. "We've got three wins and are ranked 19th, which kind of shocked me, but it's one of those seasons.
"If we could have a little bit of luck and squeak out a couple of wins here in these last two games, I'm sure we'd be right in the playoffs, but it's by no means an easy task. It's going to take supreme effort. It's going to be tough."
The Mavericks will be playing without running back Isiah Clarkson who suffered a concussion last week. Bluefield enters the game at full strength.
Kickoff from Mitchell Stadium is set for 7:30.
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Butterfly Project
Welcome to the Butterfly Project! My name is Molly, and I am sixteen years old. In November 2010 I celebrated my Bat Mitzvah. Because it is traditional to do a "Mitzvah" Project (Mitzvah means "Commandment" and often is referred to as a "Good Deed") in connection with this celebration, together with help from my family, friends, and very generous business partners, I created the Butterfly Project.
When I was six, I lost my grandmother, Brenda Caplan, to breast and ovarian cancer. Both my mom and my great-aunt are BRCA positive, and my great-grandmother had breast cancer as well. Because my family has been so affected by hereditary cancer I decided for my mitzvah project to do something that would help people with cancer. I particularly wanted to do something with FORCE because that was the organization that helped my mom so much.
The purpose of The Butterfly Project is to raise money to support the Brenda L. Caplan Memorial Scholarship Fund for FORCE . This fund was created at the same time as my project to provide financial scholarships to people who would like to attend the FORCE Conference.
Why Butterflies?
Butterflies have come to symbolize many things. For some people they represent transformation; for others, they signify freedom. Since my grandmother's death, butterflies have always had a special meaning to our family.
But, one of the nicest representations of butterflies can be found in the Native American Legend.
It says, if you have a secret wish, it will come true if you capture a butterfly, whisper your wish to it, and set it free.
Thank you…
One of the greatest things I learned from this project is just how willing people are to help if asked.
Sally Spicer Handbags did not know us when we reached out to them but they jumped in with unbelievable generosity and expertise to make the items we are selling as elegant, classy, and beautiful as my grandmother was.
Thank you also to my cousin, Rachel Malovany, for creating an outstanding collection of butterfly themed items including mugs, note cards, pens, luggage tags, gift tags, canvas bags and many other gorgeous items for sale. Rachel donates up to 40% of the proceeds from her Butterfly Project Collection and 10% of all other items she sells to the Memorial Fund.
Finally, I want to acknowledge my grandfather, Myron Caplan, who took my idea to create a fund in my grandmother's name, and made it a reality by providing the endowment.
Shop the Butterfly Project
Your purchase of any our special butterfly themed items support FORCE and the Brenda L. Caplan Memorial Fund.
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Backpacker Magazine – Online Exclusive
Avoid the Pop-Tart rut with Backpacker's seven-day, two-person shopping and menu list.
Monday Dinner
Alpine Mac & Cheese
At home: Combine flour, mustard powder, salt, powdered milk, parsley and pepper in zip-top bag. Combine dried tomatoes and shell pasta in a separate zip-top bag. Pack cheese and wine individually. Note: Swiss cheese does not preserve well, so eat this meal early in the week.
In camp: Cut cheese into small chunks. Bring 3 1/2 cups of water to boil. Add wine to pot, then add pasta and dried tomato. Boil until pasta is slightly tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in dry ingredients, then stir in cheese. Turn off heat and stir until cheese melts. Serves 2.
Tuesday Dinner
At home: Combine chili mix, sliced tomatoes, and kidney beans in zip-top bag. Pack chips, salsa, and cheese individually.
In camp: Add 7 1/2 cups of water to a pot. Add dry mix and bring to boil. Summer 15 minutes or until done, stirring occasionally. Add 1 ounce of cheese and corn chips to serving bowls. Serves 2.
Wednesday Dinner Shell Pasta with Pesto and Dried Tomato
At home: Combine dried tomatoes and mushrooms in zip-top bag. Pack shells, pine nuts, and pesto individually.
In camp: Place tomatoes in a bowl, and dehydrate with hot water for 10 minutes. Cook shells according to package directions. Drain pasta and veggies, then combine. Mix pesto on top, and garnish with pine nuts. Serves 2.
traymerTitle:Save Your Eyesight the Natural WayArticle:Our eyes are the most important of the five senses and because they are, we pay particular attention to any deviation that prevents us from seeing properly. There was a time, not too long ago, that the moment we experienced any problem with our vision, we would visit our ophthalmologist to determine the health of our eyes. If he suggested reading glasses, we followed his advice. Today, a new approach to eye care is becoming more popular, i.e., saving our eyesight utilizing natural methods so that we can avoid surgery and eyeglasses and, instead, focus on alternative and holistic approaches to better eye health. One of the most interesting facts that were discovered when researching eye health in this country is this: While studies have shown that less than 3% of children have visual defects at birth, as adults they are part of two-thirds of the population who will be prescribed eyeglasses. This raises an interesting question and one that has been and is part of an on-going debate: Do we really need to wear eyeglasses? Traditional medicine suggests we do, but those who favor a non-traditional and more holistic approach to eye health differ. Their notion is that wearing eyeglasses in effect blinds us to the real problems associated with poor eyesight, and that increased eye strain and the degeneration of eyesight is a direct cause of optical lenses. The Bates Method One of the most well-known ophthalmologists who became fascinated with eye health was a man named William Bates. He began his internship at Columbia hospital, and because he was directly involved in determining what caused eye problems in his patients, he studied the inner-workings of the eye thoroughly. He concluded that the external muscles of the eye determined good eyesight and not, as conventional wisdom suggested, the lens itself. His conclusion, after years of patient study, was that wearing eyeglasses did absolutely nothing to improve conditions under which one is better able to see, but that these lenses created additional stress on the eye muscles. He contended that eyeglasses and contact lenses caused more harm than good and did not improve vision at all. Thus, while eyeglasses are utilized to correct light that is entering the eye, the problem is not the light, but the eye. Bates had a belief system that insisted eye problems composed two main categories: Stress and mental strain. He believed that when one is under stress, the muscle in the eye is greatly affected, and that a calm state of mind can reduce the strain that is caused by the stress. Thus, he utilized a method wherein one can relax the muscle in the eye via exercise and begin to retrain one eye to focus naturally and without strain. His notion is one that makes sense. Everyone has the ability to see things clearly and should do so in a relaxed state of mind. Looking at any object in a relaxed state alleviates any strain caused to the eyes, and it is the natural way in which the eyes are meant to operate. Without the stress of focusing on things we cannot see results in the ability to see. Thus, the Bates Method of Seeing encompassed four main exercises that are used in combination with a relaxed mental state: Palming -- While many ophthalmologists are not well-versed in this method, it is nonetheless important for eye relaxation. Simply sit at a table with the head resting on the hands, ensuring the fingers are set against the forehead. The eyes are then covered wherein no light can penetrate. In addition, the hands do not touch the eyes at all. This state of relaxing the eyes for a few minutes has been quite effective in improving vision. Sunning -- Studies have shown that this method is necessary and valuable to the eyes. Go out on a sunny day, close your eyes and point your head up to the sun. Gently sway back and forth as the suns light bathes the eyes. Swinging -- As you hold your index finger in front of your eyes, rock back and forth. Bates determined that this helps to incorporate both peripheral vision and focus at the same time. Blinking -- This well-known exercise combined with breathing exercise allows for the relaxation and massaging of the eyes while lubricating them at the same time, and brings a balance within. Use these exercises to improve your eyesight today. About the author of this article: todd raymer health consultant brought to you by viva vitality proud distributors of gbg health and wellness products.Category: UGG Womens Classic Argyle Knit boots 5879 Chocolate Date:July 06, 2009 04:02:54 PM UGG 5838 Jimmy Choo Metal Smooth Chocolate
I hiked the pictured rocks train in the you-p last year and used this as a model. We had 3 people and since we have big appetites we doubled these volumes. Waaaaaaaaaayyyyyy toooo much food for the time specified. Bagels ended up flat and I still cant tolerate hummus after all the lunches. Alpine mac would be awesome minus the mustard. and chili was ok. The best recipie was the Beef Jerky Stroganoff. Other than that this meal plan sucks.
I've done five days on granola for every meal. Just one large package of granola. I don't really care much about food.
Hey, I got a couple good ideas from this whole thing. Bacon bits, and Nutella. Two things I've never carried but both have high caloric density.
Clearly the folks at backpacker have never backpacked before.
Hmmm...I don't know what's more pathetic, the idea of chopping vegetables in trail camp and juggling more than one pot over a single burner stove, or the idiocy and illiteracy of the commentators: "Higher (sic) a Sherpa" ??? Most Sherpas are already higher than most of us will ever get...ha ha.
Eat what you like, pack what you'll eat, and pack out what you don't eat. It's all good...
I say: get jalapeno squeeze cheese and plenty of saltines!
I like the sudjestions, im sure i can find four meals (for my four day trip) out of the ingrediants listed... hurray bagies!
whoa! Everyone settle down. Everybody has there own ways of doing things -- these are just suggestions. If no body shared their ideas the world would be a very boring place. Lets try being nice -- why don't all of the complainers post their ideas! I'm sure they are good too!
I like the menu but whats to eat for day 2 ?
This is for a week? How many people are going? Last June three of us hiked a seventy mile section of the PCT. This list seems a little heavy for a week. As far as cheese goes it will last a loong time. mozzarella will last at least nine days in a pack. That's one reason it was invented ,to preserve milk. Remember refrigeration hasn't been around that long. As for this years long trip think I'll stick with instant potatoes, ramen , cheese, peanut butter. But don't forget your chocolate pudding , bagels and salami. This year were adding butter 200 cal/oz can't beat that kind of caloric density, most thing are between 100 cal/oz to about 120 cal/ oz.
I just glanced the shopping list and read the comments. I Thru-hiked the AT in '07 and I can tell you things like cheese keep a lot longer than you think, the harder the cheese the longer it lasts. During the cooler months I even carried butter MMMM... Butter. If something is starting to go just eat it. I also think this menu implies you are not alone so multiple pots may not be that big of a deal. Of course you could always just eat ramen noodles, tuna, and nutella but where is the variety in that.
I think I'll stick with packing lightly for myself and hoping one of my buddies dies on the trail - protein.
see shopping list,where's menu?
My biggest complaint about this menu is that there is no way .. and I mean NO way .. I am going to have a pot on me that will hold 6-7 cups of water. It's just not going to happen.
That said, looking at this menu by the individual meals there is alot of great ideas here. And the comments were SO worth reading.
we always pack mushrooms first too!
First time I've been on this site, thought I'd get a few new ideas for simple, easy trail grub. I had to stop scroling down this gem of a shopping list when I got to the 40 corn chips. The comments have me rolling, made wasting time looking at this list worth it.
Dr Ted says: You can pack all of what's listed inside your wood-burning stove! And if it needs refridgerated, just pack those items inside your fridge!!! Easy!
Or, just pack some dry bannock, crackers, almonds, tuna cans... maybe spoil yourself with an MRE or two... what the hell do you need all this other stuff for??? This mindset is why we have an obesity epidemic!!!! IT'S CALLED ROUGHING IT!!!!
Dr Ted says: You can pack all of what's listed inside your wood-burning stove! And if it needs refridgerated, just pack those items inside your fridge!!! Easy!
Or, just pack some dry bannock, crackers, almonds, tuna cans... maybe spoil yourself with an MRE or two... what the hell do you need all this other stuff for??? This mindset is why we have an obesity epidemic!!!! IT'S CALLED ROUGHING IT!!!!
Many of the recipes called for seperate pots. I only ever pack one pot when going for a week.


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Authorities have busted a marijuana grow house located off Buford Dam Road in Forsyth County.
The narcotics unit of the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office served a warrant at the residence Monday and found more than 30 marijuana plants growing in an indoor grow house.
"We found in the basement of the home, 32 marijuana plants between 5 feet and 7 feet high, said Sheriff Duane Piper. "We also discovered an unknown amount of marijuana buds that were drying and multiple pieces of equipment, such as lights and a filtering system that are used in an indoor grow house."
Robert Wesley Williams, 52, of 3250 Canon Bay, in Cumming, was arrested and charged with manufacturing marijuana. Also arrested, Melanie Dawn Phillips, 58, of Roswell. She was charged with possession of less than an ounce of marijuana.
Sheriff Piper said the discovery of the illegal operation began following a traffic stop on a vehicle around 11 p.m. Sunday on Georgia 400 near the intersection of Shiloh Road. During the traffic stop Sgt. Richard Thompson discovered some marijuana. After further investigation, information was provided to the sheriff's office that led investigators to securing a search warrant at the Canon Bay home.
Williams and Phillips were released Monday from the Forsyth County Detention Center. He on a $11,110 bond and she on a $1,155 bond. Williams is scheduled to appear in Superior Court Drug Court on Feb. 18. Phillips is scheduled to appear in State Court on April 19.
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By Debra Minor Wilson
For the Times West Virginian
Jaime Naternicola and her husband Aaron admit it.
They bleed Old Gold and Blue.
And even though neither attended West Virginia University, they've missed maybe two games each in the past 10 or so years.
Fair-weather fans they're not.
They love their Mountaineers, win or lose, rain or shine (or even snow).
But they might love tailgating even more.
Every home game you'll find them in their usual spot at Milan Puskar Stadium, sometimes as early as 8 in the morning, setting up shop in preparation for big eats before the big game.
"We just enjoy the atmosphere," she said. "We tailgate big time. We have a lot of friends and we just like to spend time with them. We're there from 8 in the morning to usually late at night."
The feverish fans. The amazing band. The tantalizing aroma and sound of tailgate food sizzling on the grill.
And, of course, the Mountaineers.
"It's the whole experience," she said.
They'll pack up some drinks and pepperoni rolls or other snacks, and head up the interstate to join their Mountaineer family.
"A lot of people there are from out of state, and they like pepperoni rolls. They can't get them until they're here. So we take a bulk," she said.
A friend from Martinsburg brings a grill, some ovens and other cooking gear, and whips up all sorts of meats and even big pots of soup for the crowd.
"He makes the main courses, but everybody brings a little something ... appetizers, drinks, snacks, covered dishes.
"It wouldn't be the same without these side dishes.
"Tailgating makes the game go better. All of us are really big fans. And, honestly, some of the big losses make for the best times after the game. That's when we reflect on everything. And we kind of make a joke about the loss ... eventually.
"We try to hit two or three away games," she added.
"We do the same for the spring Gold and Blue Game. We celebrate that like any normal game.
"It's a party atmosphere for the grown-ups and the kids. It's a family tailgate. Kids are playing cornhole and passing the football."
The immediate group numbers about 25.
"But we can have more than 100 easy at the big games," Naternicola said.
"It's by invitation. As long as you're part of the group, you can invite people. You bring your own alcohol. And we chip in the bucket for food and stuff."
Every home game day is gold-and-blue day at their house.
"We wear gold and blue. We've got the gold-and-blue WVU flags in the car windows, yeah," she said. "We always have to have the car decorated. And when we pass others on the interstate, we beep at them. It's like a family.
"And at the games, it's really neat to see all that gold (in the stands)."
"We leave early before the traffic starts and leave after the traffic dies down in the evening. This past weekend, we got there at 8 and left at 8."
Sometimes the games are nail-biters, like last Saturday's.
"The first half was a little brutal," she said. "But people forgave (Coach Dana) Holgorsen because the second half went so well."
They also try to catch the bowl games.
"I remember Pat White's last game," on Dec. 6, 2008, she said. "They wanted everybody to dress in white for a 'white out.' Our tailgate did a toga party, our version of a white out. It was a good game, cold and snowy, a good way to send him out.
"They wanted the stadium to be white. Well, it snowed, so it really was a white out for Pat."
As faithful a fan as she is, she missed two big games this year, she admits with chagrin.
"I missed Marshall this year because my best friend got married in Myrtle Beach and I was the maid of honor. And we missed the last game of last year because our son was wrestling for Fairmont Senior.
"So that's two games in a row I missed," she laughs.
They could stay at home and the watch the Mountaineers on TV. Why go to all the effort of packing up food and hiking all the way up the interstate?
"We're like a family," she said. "We all share the same passion for Mountaineer football. You don't get that by watching on a couch. When we score, we all share the same high. We celebrate and mourn together. We share the same love.
"Even after a loss, people always express their opinions. They're quiet for a while, and then they start talking and open up more."
She glady shares the recipe for her signature chicken wing dip. As for the bologna cake, it's a little unusual, she said.
"Our friend made it for the tailgate last week and everybody raved about it. My husband is a picky eater and he liked it."
She grew up eating bologna rolled up with cream cheese. Although she hasn't tried the cake yet, she's sure she will like it.
And it will probably be on the menu at the Sept. 24 game against LSU.
Her wishes for the Mountaineers are simple.
To win the national championship.
If not that, then to win the Big East and BCS.
But most of all, to beat Pitt.
"I hate Pitt," she said.
"It's always the best game," she said. "There's just something special. Pitt Week is like a celebration. I look forward to it. I can't wait."
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Springfield, Mass. - February 24, 2010 - Matt Cavalieri recorded a double-double, leading five players in double figures, as the Springfield College men's basketball team advanced past Babson College, 71-65, on Wednesday evening in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament Quarterfinal.
With the win, Springfield improves to 14-12 on the season, while the Beavers' season comes to a close with a 10-16 mark.
Springfield has now advanced to take on WPI, who was a five-point winner over Coast Guard earlier this evening. The second-seeded Pride and third-seeded Engineers will battle at 3:00 pm at MIT on Saturday.
Cavalieri tallied 14 points, 11 of which came in the second half, and added a game-high 11 rebounds in the win. Ryan Coburn finished with a game-high 15 points and tacked on four rebounds and four blocks, while Evan Christner connected on all seven of his shots for 14 points off the bench. Darvis Rankins added 12 points of his own and Billy Harkins recorded 10 points and five assists.
Babson's Alex Rudolph and Marcus McDermott each tallied 12 points in the loss, while Dana Mauro came off the bench to pump in 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting. Matt Florio snagged a team-best seven rebounds and McDermott dished out five helpers.
The Beavers jumped out to an early 15-6 lead just over eight minutes into the contest as Springfield was stone cold from the field, connecting on just one of their first 13 shots. However, a Christner jumper in the lane kick-started Springfield scoring on its next eight buckets. Coburn, who went 9-of-10 from the charity stripe in the game, converted on a pair of freebies at the 6:45 mark to give the hosts a five-point advantage, 24-19. Babson battled back to tie the game at 24 after a pair of Rudolph free throws, only to have Springfield rattle off a 10-2 run, capped off by a Crean lay in, to grab a 34-26 lead. McDermott buried a three with 42 ticks on the clock to cut Babson's deficit to two, 35-33, as both teams headed to the locker room.
Babson would take its only lead of the second half at the 16:34 mark after a Florio lay up gave the visitors a 42-41 lead. However, following a timeout by Charlie Brock, Christner converted down low to give Springfield a lead it would not relinquish. Over the next eight-plus minutes, the Pride reeled off a 16-4 run, as Cavalieri tallied nine points to power Springfield to a 58-45 lead. The Beavers got as close as four with 1:25 remaining after a Matt Zoia triple, but Springfield connected on six free throws down the stretch to ice the game.


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The picturesque backwaters of Kerala are one of India's most enchanting holiday destinations, and The Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda, Backwater Cruiser is the perfect way to experience it. The Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda takes guests on 3-night and 4-day journey through the tranquil waterways of 'God's own country' - Kerala. Soak in the beautiful scenery and the local sights as the cruiser meanders through a series of picturesque canals and lakes. The luxurious interiors, gentle lapping of water and balmy breeze make this a perfectly relaxing retreat. Motor Vessel Vrinda sails on a three nights/four days itinerary, allowing guests the opportunity to leisurely discover the backwaters.
The Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda is an exclusive cruiser with eight tastefully appointed Luxury Cabins, all with king size beds and large picture windows overlooking the lake. Wake up to the backwaters almost at level with your view and feel the calmness while the world floats by. The cabins are elegantly designed with timber flooring. Each has its own private and well-appointed bathroom with shower. Each cabin is also provided with comfortable furniture, TV and DVD player and an electronic safe for guests' peace of mind.
The upper deck houses a lounge and bar with panoramic views of the backwaters. The breakfast served on the sun deck at sunrise creates a magical ambience of peace and serenity. Enjoy a cup of traditional cardamom tea sitting on cushions or wicker chairs watching the tropical world float by. Motor Vessel Vrinda can proudly boast of her International and South Indian cuisine. At each meal, the well-trained crew works with you to create a unique menu. The area is rich with coconuts, bananas, rice, local freshwater fish like pearlspot and small red prawns called Chemmen, which make for innovative recipes like Meen Moily and Malabar fish curry. Indulge in this boat's other signature dishes like Crab and orange salad, Masala prawns and Espresso cheese mouse.
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By Tim Graham
Whether you were a huge fan of the Buffalo Bills' decision to give Shawne Merriman a whirl or hated the idea, your opinion was proven right and wrong multiple times throughout his 21 months with the club.
Merriman had moments that bolstered confidence and erased it -- right up until the moment Buffalo released him this morning.
A quick overview of Merriman's timeline with the Bills ...
Nov. 3, 2010: Bills claim Merriman off waivers from the San Diego Chargers. Bills have priority over Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who also put in claims for him. Merriman delays reporting to One Bills Drive because he's unhappy with the destination.
Nov. 10, 2010: Merriman suffers Achilles injury about 15 minutes into his first practice with the Bills.
Jan. 1, 2011: Bills announce they've signed Merriman to a two-year contract extension.
July 2011: Merriman detained at the Canada-U.S. border and has his bags searched as result of being on a Homeland Security watch list.
July 27, 2011: Merriman says: "I feel good, man. I feel very good. Just having that time off and being able to do more specific things that are going to help me get better was great. Now it's just about getting back and playing football again."
Aug. 13, 2011: Merriman records two sacks in preseason game against the Chicago Bears.
Oct. 2, 2011: Merriman records his first regular-season sack for the Bills. He was the nearest defender when Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton scrambles out of bounds. It would be Merriman's only sack for the Bills.
Oct. 16, 2011: Merriman scratched from game against New York Giants.
Oct. 25, 2011: Bills place Merriman on season-ending injured reserve before he has Achilles surgery.
June 5, 2012: Bills coach Chan Gailey on Merriman: "He looks quick to me. He's coming off the edge with that same speed and quickness that I remember. It looks good right now. The best thing about it is he says he feels good. There's not one of those where he's feeling something or trying to hide something or limping or something that like that as he's coming off the field at the end of practice. He's bouncing off at the end of practice like he did at the start of practice."
July 27, 2012: Gailey on Merriman: "I see him more than contributing. I see him possibly being an impact player on our defense. And as you said, I am not sure to every down but I think it is having an impact on our defense and our football team in a positive way. He shows flashes of that great quickness, the instincts and pass rush that we all saw earlier."
July 28, 2012: Merriman misses training-camp practice with a rolled ankle, but returns for the next session.
Aug. 7, 2012: Bills defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt: "Shawne Merriman has had a good camp. So we have some decisions to make in a good way at that defensive line that I think a year ago at this time nobody would ever have suspected. The depth was not a factor and now it is."
Aug. 13, 2012: Merriman misses practice with a tight hamstring, but he's back on the field the next day.
Aug. 20, 2012: Bills release Merriman.
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By Brian Holtzapple
For The Daily Item
BLOOMSBURG -- Danville senior Tyler Vella found himself in an all too familiar position in Thursday's District 4 Championship Meet at Bloomsburg University.
Vella was vying for his first Class AA individual district crown, but just like in last year's race, he was up against a tough competitor from Towanda.
This time around that opponent turned out to be Simon Smith, who led the race almost from the get-go for the Black Knights.
Vella, however, still managed to finish second for the Ironmen in 17 minutes flat to earn his second consecutive trip to the PIAA Championships.
Smith, who finished one spot and 12 seconds behind Vella in last year's race, won with a time of 16:50.
"I feel really happy with how I ran today. The weather was great, even though it was really windy," said Vella. "I was trying to stick with Simon, but he had a great surge in the middle of his race. He's an amazing runner for a junior."
Vella and the rest of his teammates helped Danville fend off Towanda to finish second in the team standings behind Mount Carmel, 72-81. The Black Knights were third with 112 points.
"It's a great feeling (to qualify for states as a team)," said Vella. "Last year when I went to states it was just me and Joe (Malafronte), and it's great we can bring the whole team along with us this year."
The district title is the first championship in quite some time for the Red Tornadoes. At the very least it is the first major title won under fifth-year head coach Ben McConnell, who was a standout runner and athlete during his years at Danville.
"Being called district champion feels great and it sounds great," said McConnell. "I'm just so happy for the kids. When they got the news (they had won), you never see kids that happy."


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After his first debate with Republican Mitt Romney Wednesday night, President Obama will head back to the key battleground state of Ohio on Thursday and Friday.
Obama will hold an event in Denver Thursday morning; and then travel to Columbus for a what the campaign calls a "grassroots event" in Columbus. On Friday, the campaign said, another "grassroots" event will take place in Cleveland.
The Obama-Biden campaign has yet to release details on the president's Columbus and Cleveland events.
A new poll shows President Obama holding large leads over Republican challenger Mitt Romney in three key battleground states - Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania.
The Quinnipiac University/CBS News/New York Times poll released Wednesday has Obama up by 10 percentage points in Ohio - 53 percent to 43 percent for Romney.
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, locked in a tough race for re-election, will rally with union workers and Democratic supporters Wednesday afternoon to draw attention to his role in the 2009 auto industry bailout, which he says saved 850,00 Ohio jobs.
The rally is at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union hall at 1100 Crawford St. in Middletown.
Brown's campaign chose Middletown for the rally because AK Steel, located in that Butler County city, produces some of the steel for the Chevy Cruze, an Ohio-built auto.
First Lady Michelle Obama plans a campaign event in Cincinnati on Oct. 2, the first day of early voting in Ohio; and campaign aides say that is no coincidence.
The First Lady can be expected to try to gin up a large turnout of Democratic voters for the first day of the 35-day period where Ohio voters can vote by absentee ballot or in person at their county boards of elections.
No details on Mrs. Obama's Cincinnati visit have been released yet.


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The City of Kansas City, Mo., Neighborhood Advisory Council (KCNAC) is seeking candidates to fill several board member positions for the 2010-2011 term. The KCNAC is a six-region advisory board to the governing bodies of the City, with an emphasis on the director of the Neighborhood and Community Services Department. The board aims to represent Kansas City's diverse neighborhoods' interest in the development and implementation of government policies affecting them.
"With 240 neighborhoods spread across 318 square miles, Kansas City has dense, urban neighborhoods, sprawling suburban neighborhoods and even neighborhoods with small farms. The Neighborhood Advisory Council is an important link between those neighborhoods and City Hall," said Mayor Mark Funkhouser. "I'd like to urge everyone to consider running for a seat on this important Council."
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A Daniel Hand High School student brought an unloaded Airsoft gun to school Thursday morning, Principal Barbara Britton said in an email message to parents.
She said police were notified and that "at no time were any students in danger."
Madison School Superintendent Thomas Scarice, who was alerted to the incident early Thursday morning, said he could not provide detail about the specific incident since "it is now a police matter."
But he gave credit to school administrators and students for handling the incident quickly and appropriately.
"The reaction was swift due to the culture of the building," he said. "Thanks to the students and staff it was dealt with quickly." Scarice said, due to the way the incident was handled by students and staff, there was no need to put the school into lockdown, because students were never in danger.
"We're all about teaching and learning," he said. "But safety of our schools is always foremost. That is the highest priority."
An Airsoft gun is a hobby/toy gun designed to look like a real gun that can shoot BBs or pellets, according to the Hobbytron website:
For those who are new to airsoft, these guns shoot 6mm round pellets commonly known as "BBs." They travel at speeds much lower than real bullets and although a bit painful when hit by one of these pellets, they cannot kill someone nor cause heavy-bleeding injuries unlike real guns. Even though airsoft is considered a toy gun, safety precautions should still be taken into account when playing with these replicas ... most airsoft are the exact copies of the actual guns. Some manufacturers even use real mold of the originals in order to create the look, feel and even weight of their real-steel counterpart. Automatic Electric Guns can only cause welts. It is still painful however when the BB pellets hit the skin, since they travel at high speeds. That is why during "skirmishes," protective gears must be worn to avoid serious injuries, especially around the eyes.
The Hobbytron site also says there are three types of Airsoft guns, including Automatic Electric Guns, gas-powered, and spring powered. Britton's email message did not specify the type of Airsoft gun brought to school.
Britton said in the email message that "the incident was handled per our code of conduct."
The high school Code of Conduct says:
All students, staff, and visitors, even those who may have a legal permit to carry a weapon, are strictly prohibited from possessing, conveying, using or storing weapons or look-alike weapons on school property, at school-sponsored events, in or around school-provided transportation. (See also Dangerous Instrument, Deadly Weapon, and Firearm.) Reference Section I.O. in the Behavior / Infraction Charts.
Under Section I.O. in the Behavior / Infraction Charts it says:
*Possession of Weapon, Deadly Weapon, Dangerous Instrument, Firearm or Facsimile or Replica of Firearm:
1st and Subsequent Offenses:
- 10 days out-of-school suspension under the supervision of
his / her parent or guardian, pending expulsion hearing
- parent or guardian notification
- superintendent notification
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The Code of Conduct also defines "firearm" as
Firearm: As defined in 18 U.S.C. 921, means (1) any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; (2) the frame or receiver of any such weapons; (3) any firearm muffler or firearm silencer or (4) any destructive device. For purposes of this definition "destructive device" means any explosive, incendiary, or poisonous gas device, including a bomb, a grenade, a rocket having a propellant charge of more than 4 ounces, a missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than 1⁄4 ounce, a mine, or any other similar device;. or any weapon that will, or may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by explosive or other propellant, and which has a barrel with a bore of more than 1⁄2 inch in diameter. The term "destructive device" also includes any combination of parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into any destructive device or any device from which a destructive device may be readily assembled. A "destructive device" does not include: an antique firearm, or any device which is neither designed nor redesigned for use as a weapon. (See also Dangerous Instrument, Deadly Weapon, and Weapon.)
Reference Section I.O. in the Behavior / Infraction Charts.
Here is the full text of Britton's message about the incident:
Dear Parent/Guardians:
This morning it came to our attention that a student in school was in possession of an unloaded Airsoft gun.
At no time were any students in danger. The police were notified and the incident was handled per our Code of Conduct.
Barbara Britton
At other schools, Airsoft guns also creating issues
Students have been found bringing Airsoft guns to other schools around the country, likewise prompting reactions from officials.
In Ridgefield, CT, a student was arrested last month, after bringing an Airsoft-like weapon to school, without the trademark orange tip that identifies it as a toy gun, according to Ridgefield Patch:
On Thursday, September 27 at 2:30 pm, Ridgefield Police saw "what appeared to be a shotgun" emerge from the passenger side of a vehicle travelling within the Ridgefield High School parking lot, police reports state.
Police pulled over the vehicle and found that the gun was "an Airsoft-type weapon without an orange tip," police said. The passenger who had allegedly brandished the gun was a 17 year-old male; he was brought to police headquarters and charged with breach of peace and brandishing a facsimile fire arm, according to police.
The youth was given juvenile summons to appear in court and was released to his parents.
Airsoft guns typically fire plastic BBs and are usually powered by battery or C02. Depending on their design, Airsoft guns can appear clearly toy-like with see-through plastic or may appear convincingly realistic. In accordance with federal law, all toy guns are required to be sold with orange tips, although these tips are sometimes removed after-market.
There have been other similar incidents nationwide:
- In Spokane, WA, two students brought Airsoft guns to schools and were "emergency expelled."
- In San Clemente, CA, a student who brought an Airsoft gun to a bus stop was disciplined after he pointed the gun at another boy.
- In Milford, NH, an elementary school student brought an Airsoft gun to school.
- In Vancouver, BC, a school was locked down after a student was spotted waving a gun around, which ended up being an Airsoft gun.
- In Bellevue, WA, a 10-year-old boy brought an Airsoft gun to school.
This story was edited on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 to include information about the police arresting and charging the student.


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By Edward Zelinsky
One widely-discussed possibility for reforming the federal income tax is limiting the deduction for charitable contributions. Whether or not Congress amends the Code to restrict the income tax deduction for charitable contributions, Congress should limit the charitable contribution deduction under the federal estate and gift taxes. Such a limit would balance the need for federal revenues with the desirability of encouraging charitable giving.
On December 11th, the advocacy group Responsible Wealth called for the federal government to tax estates over $4,000,000 at rates starting at 45%. Among those joining this call were heirs to old fortunes such as Abigail Disney and Richard Rockefeller and owners of new wealth such as Bill Gates, Sr. Most notably, Warren Buffett agreed (as he has in the past) with this recent plea for higher estate taxes.
I am a fan of my fellow Nebraskan and agree with him that the federal government should impose estate taxes, particularly on large fortunes. I also admire Mr. Buffett for the Giving Pledge which he has promoted with the younger Mr. Gates. Under that Pledge, wealthy individuals commit to giving at least half of their wealth to philanthropy.
There is, however, considerable tension between the Buffett commitment to federal estate taxation and the Buffett commitment to philanthropy. By virtue of the estate tax charitable deduction, when a wealthy decedent leaves part or all of his estate to charity, no estate tax is paid on these contributed amounts.
It is perfectly plausible to call for estate taxation only for those who don't distribute their wealth to philanthropy. It is, however, hard to reconcile that position with Responsible Wealth's advocacy of strong estate taxation. Mr. Gates, Sr., for example, declared that "it would be shameful to leave potential revenue on the table from those most able to pay." However, that is precisely what happens when large estates go to charity, namely, estate tax revenue which would otherwise flow to the federal government is instead diverted to charity. Such charity may be worthwhile but it does nothing to reduce the federal deficit.
Similarly, Ms. Disney argued that "a weak estate tax" falls "on the backs of the middle class," presumably because the federal government will respond to reduced estate tax revenues by deficit financing, by raising other taxes on the middle class or by reducing government spending. However, when an estate is distributed to charity free of estate taxation, the government confronts these same choices.
A compromise could preserve the incentive for charitable giving while also generating some estate tax revenues for the federal government: Limit the estate (and gift) tax charitable deduction.
Many, including President Obama, have suggested such limitations on the income tax charitable deduction. If, for example, an individual is in the 35% federal income tax bracket, the President has proposed that the donor receive a deduction as if he or she were in the 28% bracket. In a similar fashion, the estate tax charitable deduction could be curbed, thereby generating some additional revenues for the federal fisc while also keeping a tax-incentive for charitable giving.
Consider, for example, a billionaire who leaves his entire estate of $1,000,000,000 to charity. To simplify the math, let's assume that this billionaire would pay estate tax at the 40% rate if he did not bequeath all his assets to philanthropy. Because this $1,000,000,000 bequest is fully deductible for federal estate tax purposes, no tax is paid in this example. If this billionaire had not made this charitable bequest but had instead left his money to his children, the federal government would have received estate tax revenues of $400,000,000.
Suppose now that Congress limits the federal estate tax deduction to 70% of the amount donated to charity. In this case, the billionaire would leave a taxable estate of $300,000,000. At a 40% rate, this would require a federal estate tax payment of $120,000,000.
To provide the cash to pay this tax, this billionaire would probably reduce his charitable bequest to retain cash to pay this estate tax. However, at the end of the day, charity would receive the bulk of this billionaire's assets while the federal government would receive some estate tax.
A limit on the estate tax charitable deduction could be constructed to fall only on relatively larger estates. For example, the first $10 million of charitable bequests could be fully deductible for estate tax purposes and only the amount gifted over that threshold would be deductible in part.
Alternatively, the limit could be phased in as charitable contributions increase. For example, the first $10 million of charitable bequests could be fully deductible for estate tax purposes. Then the next $50 million of philanthropic gifts could be 90% deductible and any further gifts would be 70% deductible for federal estate tax purposes.
The details are less important than the basic policy: By limiting the estate tax charitable deduction, all large estates donated to philanthropy would pay some federal estate tax revenues at a reduced rate. This would balance the need for federal revenues with the encouragement of the kind of charitable bequests quite commendably encouraged by Mr. Buffett and the Giving Pledge.
Edward A. Zelinsky is the Morris and Annie Trachman Professor of Law at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law of Yeshiva University. He is the author of The Origins of the Ownership Society: How The Defined Contribution Paradigm Changed America. His monthly column appears here.
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This is an incredible thought!
Whenever something makes sense pragmatically, there is usually always rippling benefits, which we know is of economic principles.
One of the most devastating realities, but rarely spoken of, is the negative impact of almost all giving done only at death. This speaks volumes to the kids. As if, we so don't trust you, that we held onto our wealth as long as we could, and now that we have to give it away, we would rather it be to these strangers than you! That's the micro.
The macro is how wealthy given without wise oversight – history shows how abusive it becomes in other's hands.
The positives is that wealthy giving while they are alive is more respected by the public in general. It also gives them the chance to grow stronger bonds with their children and grandchildren, which were probably strained during the years they were so focused on creating the wealth.
Thank you again, brilliant.
This could be the same as the reply above. It seems to me that rather than raising revenue, your proposal will simply motivate philanthropic giving to be done during the donor's life rather than at their death. If an individual wishes to support causes, it makes sense to do it while we are alive rather than dead anyway. From a government skeptic's point of view, I am fairly convinced that I can find worthwhile organizations that will be much more efficient and effective in their cause than any government agency could ever be.
On a note of "Who's Money is it Anyway?", the notion that a government has some kind of preordained right to any accumulated wealth no matter how large or small makes no sense to many people. Flipping the argument, if the government deserves some of that wealth, why doesn't it deserve all of it? Maybe because it would cause people to cease trying to create and accumulate it in the first place? Can it be had both ways?–"Please be economically productive. Please give us what you have produced."


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