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I have to agree that color is not very important when fishing on aggressive fish.
From my experience aggressive fish are most likely traveling fish. Those fish will often move (take?) the first decently presented fly they see regardless of color. The trick of course is finding one in the water that we can present the fly. Under these circumstances it is as much as a hunting game as fishing. Basic watercraft skills - understandings of fish behavior and reading of water - are much more important that fly color, size or style.
Once the fish stop traveling (especially for summers) fly factors can become much more important with the key often being a change up from what the fish have been seeing.
Rob -
Your coho example is an illustration where color can make a difference. Not so much that there is a magic color but rather changing colors can produce additional fish. On the North Sound rivers a simple cutthroat spider has been by far and away my most productive coho fly - simple tie of natural mallard flank with a variety of body colors tied with chenile. Any number of times i have found a pod of fish where I take several fish on what every color I happen to have on (lets say yellow). After a few fish the bite seems to stop. Experience has taught if I change to say black one or more fish are possible, another change may result in another fish or two. Remember the only difference in the flies were the body color. Similar extra fish would be possible with a more radical change in fly pattern. Once fish were found frequent color changes were the key to changing a so-so day to a spectacular one.
Have also seen where color sometimes makes a difference in summer steelhead to the surface. While color is not particularly important on the whole individual fish seem to have definite color preferences where they may refuse one and readily accept a change while the next fish maybe just the opposite. Can think of a number of cases where this seem to be the case. It bacame my standard approach when skating dries to have several flies (different colors and/or profile) dressed and ready to go and after a refusal a change or two would result in the fish.
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I was fishing for Coho on the Satsop this year. I had fished all day with very little success when I came across a pool that seemed to be filled with fresh Coho I hooked 3 in short order and another member of this board hooked 3 also. Then it shut completely off and we couldn't buy a strike for anything. Something had changed in the attitude of the fish in a very short period of time. It would be my assertion that that is what you experienced on the penninsula, or that the fish had just moved into the run before your last pass through. but thats just my opinion..
There may be times where the specific size or color may make a difference however we never know when or where or to what color to switch to to make that difference. Therefore I prefer to change location or presentation rather than size or color..
Quite often on the north umpqua a very good friend of mine , who ties a lady caroline to die for, fishes a particular run with a lady caroline and often the fish will refuse it presented on a wet fly swing but as soon as he fishes it greased line a fish explodes violently on it.
What I am trying to say is that there are no hard and fast rules and that I believe that covering water to find an aggressive fish is what works best for me.
Too bad we aren't all sitting around a campfire on the Hoh discussing this..
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Color matters. Size matters. Some days not so much, other days VERY MUCH. Rob, I agree that SUBTLE changes don't make any difference, however, large variations on a theme often do.
Not fishing through a run more than once? Huge mistake if you happen to be fishing a fishery whereby you are pursueing MOVING fish. Your observations on the Washougal may indeed hold true for that particular river and similar rivers within the area, but that does not mean that they are applicable to all rivers or races of steelhead.
Back to the color theme. All Pacific salmon, including steelhead, display fairly similar life history traits. I don't think that it is too farfetched to say that they also all have similar, though not exact, behavioral traits. Ask anyone that has had just a fair amount of experience flyfishing in Alaska over HORDES of FRESH silvers, chums, or the less numerous but still significant Chinooks whether or not color makes a difference. I cannot even remember how many times fishing for chums or silvers that the color pink, regardless of the size of pattern, would outfish any other color by a margin of 10 to 1. Then on other days it would be purple. It was pretty darned obvious that in these cases that it was absolutely the COLOR that made the difference, not size of the fly, not even presentation. These experiences convinced me that color is an important aspect to consider when flyfishing for steelhead, but that that importance can vary according to the conditions.
I have also had some experiences of the type that Sinktip spoke about. The best example was a Thanksgiving Day on an Olympic Peninsula river that had fresh winter fish in it. The water had that wonderful green tint to it that seems to turn on winter fish after a good rain. I fished through a favorite run with a black spey fly without a touch. Then fished through it agian with a Lady Caroline. Next I fished it with a Glasso Polar Shrimp spey. Finally, I put on Glasso's Orange Heron and hit a fish on the first cast. Then proceded to hit 5 more fish in the same run in the next hour. Before this experience, I would have said that color doesn't matter; however, after that experience, I have seen this other times on other rivers.
You did hit on something very important though. Changing to a radically different fly in both size and color works many times with supposedly stale fish. Go up or down 3 or 4 sizes and make a radical color change in the new size and many times a fish will hit. Interestingly, this making of a radical change in size and color of fly was something that Kelson wrote about in his book "The Salmon Fly" and it was written in 1895. Traherne also wrote about it in his book "Salmon Fishing with the Fly" from the same period. Maybe we could all benefit from what the old masters wrote about fishing technique.
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Here is what I think. One of the reasons we are so enamored and or obsessed with this sport is that the whole thing is open to speculation and thats what we love to do is speculate. Tinker with the idea of it if you will. If we had it all figured out it wouldnt be any fun anymore. I also believe that when the bite is on for what ever reason that they will bite anything you put in front of them. I have lots of flies in colors, and tones that cover the visible spectrum. Its been suggested that fish see in much the same way we do, but perhaps that is just a convenient assumption that allows us the luxury of familiarity. Water is a completely different medium than air, it transmits light, temperature, and pressure in different ways. Maybe color dose matter, but I think its a small piece of a big puzzle.
I often find my self looking in my fly box at all the colors and then out of habit, perhaps because I have caught more fish with it than anything else selected something purple.
I think the answer to this question lies beyond fly fishing.
There is a far greater wealth of knowledge accumulated by gear fishers on the topic of what sizes/colors get strikes, and which don't. The fish have no idea that a "fly" or "yarn+corkie" is being thrown at them, they just react.
And if you ask gear fishers, they will tell you without hesitation that size/color does matter. I don't fish using these methods, but I have to agree, and the proof is in the pudding.
that said, without a good presentation, you'll inevitably have a "nice day on the river" at best
I would agree that color and size are no where near as important as we tend to want to think. I would not go as far as Rob went though and say they make no difference. In my experience at certain times they do.
One example would be a few years ago on a remote fork of western Washington river. A buddy and I had hiked in to fish for the local resident rainbows when we stumbled across a pod of steelhead holding in this run. From a high vantage point you could observe both the fish and the presentation. First off came wakers and these resulted in not even a look. Next came wetfly swing with a purple spade type fly. Twice fish broke from their hold to charge the fly but when they got within a foot, they pulled up and returned to their holding position. Next came the same fly but in black. Three fish to hand. I know it is only anecdotal but I have to think there was something int eh black they liked better that day. FYI this was a sunny day with clear water conditions.
Another case was some years ago on a large Washington/Idaho river. The fish rolled behind a purple hotpants but did not take and would not come back. Next came a purple muddler but no interest. Finally a black hotpants was drifted over the lie and the fly disapeared in a perfect head and shoulders take.
Finally, Rob stated above that "The only time it makes sense to fish through a run more than once is to fish a radically different fly". Rob, I thought you stated above that size color and shape do not matter???
If there are aggressive fish in the run, fishing through it multiple times can be quite productive. Inland is right, the question should be what makes them aggressive? Sometimes I think color contributes to it.
I didn't feel provoked at all..
I don't need provocation to go about BSing about steelhead
I was agreeing with you not provoking an argument. Or at least that is what I was thinking.
Anyway- what makes a steelhead aggressive? That is the magic question. Nothing to do with flies, sizes, colors, or overthinking.
My favorite colors are Green Highlander, Claret, red, and Kingfisher. They all work and each no better than the other.
No I don't think thats the case at all.
I think an aggressive fish is aggressive by nature or by circumstance. I don't think a steelhead has ever one time throughout the annals of history refused one fly then turn around and struck another fly for any reason that humans will ever understand. No steelhead ever saw 1/0 skunk then turned around and grabbed a 1/0 green butt skunk because of the green butt. It ain't never happened! PERIOD!
If you catch a fish behind somone in the run it's because their fly was unseen by the fish or something in the attitude of the fish changed between seeing his fly and yours or the presentation was sufficiently different.
I do not believe that subtle changes in pattern color or size make a bit of difference. The only time it makes sence to fish through a run more than once is to fish a radically different fly. or presentation or unless you believe for some reason the fish may more willing to respond. For instance if it suddenly became overcast or the sun go off the water or whatever condition you think may make a fish inclined to bite.
This is of course just my opinion..
I grew up on the Washougal and did A LOT!!!! of sight fishing. I have spent hours throwing different patterns to the same fish. here are some things I learned. or at least things I believe that I learned enough to form this opinion. These suppositions have been verified by a year of fishing the Umpqua and subsequent week long trips after that. In fact it has been the case everywhere I have fished.
1. nearly every steelhead I have caught took the fly on the very first presentation the fly was visible to the fish.
2 nearly every steelhead I have ever caught has come through the first pass through a run
3. visible fish in the vast majority of cases grow weary the more times they see a fly and after a while spook from thier lie entirely
4. Ever visible steelhead I have caught that didn't respond to the first fly I put over them didn't respond to any similar pattern and ONLY responded to radically different approaches.
Based on my observations
you can argue the percentages if you want. thats not my point.
1. nearly every steelhead will ignore every fly 90% of the time. That means at any given time we are fishing for 10% of the entire population.
2. Of that 10%, 10% will be in holding water that is actually fly water. particularly true for winter runs.
3. of that very small % of the entire run how many of thoes fish are in the run you are fishing??
4 of that even smaller % very few of them will be selective to size, color, or style.
Here is my point. There are very few fish willing to take a fly, and most of thoes are going to grab the first fly they see in their comfortable strike zone. There fore your best bet to catch a fish is to make as many good first presentations as you can in the course of a day.
On the other hand.. STEELHEAD ARE STUPID!!! WE ARE WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY OVERTHINKING THIS!!!
Pick a fly that you like and makes sence to you for the conditions and put it in front of as many fish as you can as best you can. That is ALL there is to steelhead fishing. Everything else is BS.. IMHO.
I could have made a more simplistic answer and just say. If you pick a 1/0 skunk and fish only that 24/7/265 you'll catch as many or more steelhead than anyone else on the planet.
Steelhead are the most noble fish that swim in the water but they are dumb. You can tell that just by the fact that they take the flies I tie..
Also keep in mind this is just my BS. nothing more
Not all steelhead are agressive thats for sure, but I do believe certain colors trigger agression. Black is highly visible we know in any color of water especially off colored water, infact when your under the water and looking up as fish do under a light sky most colors come through as basic black, so that orange G.P your fishing may not look orange at all to the fish, they see a dark sillouete floating by. You can test this theory yourself if you wish. When we present the fly at thier level with correct light level is when color is seen by the fish. since I seldom dredge the bottom for steelhead anymore color is of less importants and sillouette becomes the key for me. I enjoy accsents of color in my flies but I realise its more for me then the fish. Of course this is one mans theory without any scientific proof in fact who really knows how or if they see color at all?
True, so very true Rob, but, what makes that fish aggressive??? Isn't that the question we should be asking?
Tight lines,
I too tend toward muted tones, sometimes with a spot of bright color as a butt, during low-water of mid-summer to early fall. Flies like the March Brown, Sweep, Lady Caroline, Blue Charm, Logie, etc. tied true low-water style on #6 or 8 low-water hooks are some of my favorites. I also carry a few small, bright, sparkling flies in summer. Flies like the Cut Silk Shrimp, Kelson's Sun Fly in red, purple, or orange, and Silver Blue are always in my summer boxes. Small Ally's Shrimp in orange, black, and purple, the Night Dancer tied in Irish Shrimp style, Arnold's Spade, and a few steelhead spiders in black or purple, and a Spade tied with hare's ear dubbing (making it look a dubbed body Burlap).
These flies along with Lemire's Grease Liner in black and burnt orange, McMillan's Steelhead Caddis in orange, bombers in natural and black and yellow, Lanie Waller's Waller Waker, Wagoner's Wag's Waker in purple body with grizzly hackle, and Mark Pinch's Riffle Dancer make up the flies I use in summer.
In winter I prefer using the Glasso spey flies; a blue and red spey fly I call the Cop's Lights; a Don Kaas spey fly calledd the Red Knight; Ally's Shrimps in Orange, Red, Purple, Black, or Pink and Orange; Cinnamon Wing Akroyd with orange rear body; Price-Tannat's Avon Eagle. Kelson's Kate, Kelson's Purple Emperor (one of the best flies I've ever used for winter steelhead); Kelson's Floodtide, and perhaps the G.P. with hot pink added to tail and a face hackle of hot pink.
I have said it a million times so one more won't hurt..
Size does not matter
color does not matter
pattern does not matter
What does matter is showing your fly to an aggressive fish. If an aggressive fish sees your fly he will grab it. Period!! That's it and their ain't no more. Steelhead are not intelligent. Don't try to outthink them
Everything else is just speculation
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I'm sorry to hear that about Matthew Stover. I had thought he was good - pretty good.
I'm sorry to hear that about Matthew Stover. I had thought he was good - pretty good.
Wow, i just found this thread, read it and have to disagree with alot of the EU bashing. I'm a huge fan of the EU because i like hearing how other fans and authors tell the story of Star Wars after or before the movies and sometimes fill in the gaps between the PT and the OT.
while everyone is entitled to their opinions (which makes this a great place to post and learn) i think people need to give the EU a second chance and remember what it was like as a kid playing with the Kenner action figures and having all new adventures for our heroes and villians.
as far as the movies go, yes they are canon since Lucas is the one who made them, but does everyone really believe that the Rebels lived happly ever after at the end of ROTJ ? i mean think about it what happens after the movie, what about the surviving Empire ? do they just disappear into the mist and lick their wounds and say well we give up the rebellion beat us, we'll play nice.
now don't get me wrong there are plenty of EU sources that had ridiculous plots (DarkSaber comes to mind....Hutts building a "Death Star" type laser to control the universe....:horrible characters (Thraken Sal Solo - just plain stupid and annoying), but for the most part these authors are sorta of kids acting out there idea as to what holds for the future of the Republic.
i have to say i just read a sneak peek of the new EU book coming in March "Outcast" and i have to say i'm looking forward to getting it and reading it. i loved the NJO and LOTF series and couldn't wait to dive into another book and continue the adventure. in fact the waiting in between the books was driving me crazy. months and months of waiting and finally grabbing the book, reading it and finishing it sometimes in a day or two and then saying, man now i have to wait 4 months for the next chapter. I think the waiting is the biggest problem with the books and possibly the worst way to maybe lose fan interest.
i mean i just started reading the Republic Commando books so that i can read them all at once and not have to wait months for the sequel. i mean i remember reading the first Darth Bane book what 2 years ago, sure i remember the book for the most part but having to wait almost another year for the sequel, now i have to re-read the first in order to really enjoy the second.
oh well, anyway i guess what i'm trying to say, now that i have rambled on and on is this, give the EU a second chance. look at it in a different light, try reading the series as a whole and perhaps you will change your prespective of the stories and might just enjoy them for what they are.........another point of view.
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Yeah, Tycho, Stover's other books were good.
So, here's my list of all-time worst SW books (I made up the number of books, so don't specifically quote me about 212 of them). I'm certainly no "EU hater," but there have been some stinkers over the 30-some years of SW fiction)
203. Galaxy of Fear #12:The Hunger
204. Darksaber
205. Children of the Jedi
206. Queen of the Empire
207. Planet of Twilight
208. The Truce at Bakura
209. Jedi Trial
210. The New Rebellion
211. Luke Skywalker & the Shadows of Mindor
212. The Force Unleashed
I predict that the upcoming Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi film will include the word "and." Multiple times.
DarkHorse has done a good job with Legacy (which is freaken awesome) but I hate Rebellion and KOTOR (loved the game hate the comic). They need to get better writers and do some more NJO stories
I fully support what Neosapian and Dark Artist are saying about the value in continuing Star Wars in the EU.
I'm loving the EU figures as well - setting up scenes to help me see what the saga would look like were it continuing in a visual form.
I also agree (mostly) with Bel-Cam Jos' list of the worst EU books - but I wouldn't put Truce At Bakura on that list. It wasn't as bad as the others listed there.
All this being said, I have stopped reading much of the EU. It's really surprising to me, as I came to this website 13 years ago to be an advocate for the EU and write my e-zine newsletter all about the Star Wars comics and books.
But then I tried to write my own, got rejected as I wasn't a known author, and pursued the suggestion of the professionals in the industry whom I talked to, and wrote my own non-Star Wars story (another interest of mine being historical fiction).
I burned out on Star Wars a little after New Jedi Order. I collected the Dark Nest books and the Legacy of the Force ones, and got the gist of them from reading spoilers, but I haven't delved into them.
However, I am reading and enjoying Millennium Falcon. But I really like James Luceno as a Star Wars author and knew I'd like this book from the outset.
Here's an update on some upcoming books this year (I include the Madlibs and the PunchOuts just because I migth buy 'em myself)...
Star Wars Order 66 : A Republic Commando Novel [Karen Traviss] (paperback) 5/19
Star Wars The Clone Wars No Prisoners [Karen Traviss] (paperback) 5/19
Rebel Force #3 [Alexander S. Wheeler] (paperback) 5/1
Star Wars : Blood Oath [Elaine Cunningham] (paperback) 4/28
Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi Vol. 1 [Aaron Allston] (hardback) 3/24
Star Wars: Punch Out and Play [Michael Feder, Karan Feder] (paperback?) 3/1
Bombad Jedi [Rob Valois] (paperback) 2/5
Grievous Attacks! [Rob Valois, Tracey West, Veronica Wasserman] (paperback) 2/5
Star Wars Madlibs: The Clone Wars (paperback) 2/5
Star Wars : Coruscant Nights III Patterns of Force [Michael Reaves] (paperback) 1/27
Looking forward to the FotJ series (with the writers listed, it has potential), the continuing C.Nights, and the first CW novels have been pretty good, so I hope the laters ones keep it up.
I predict that the upcoming Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi film will include the word "and." Multiple times.
I'm reading The Force Unleashed right now (the library had a copy), and it's not bad. A quick read.
But I can be called a hypocrite, since I still buy them all. I don't want to miss out an a plot, no matter how poorly-constructed it may be.
I predict that the upcoming Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi film will include the word "and." Multiple times.
I think my problem right now as a reader and prospective author of non-fiction is that there's a pull between what exists, what has been ret-conned, and what is upcoming. That is going to lead to disaster eventually. Will I stop reading? Essentially I've already cut back and am not reading the stuff based off authors or plots coming out of the "new Clone Wars". I'm still trying to get why more people don't love the "original Clone Wars" that was mostly DH and a few books (notice no micro series). I'm hoping it doesn't become an academic debate on which plots will get dropped vs what will be added because the new will replace the old.
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My problem with reading from a modem is still there. I can't figure out why it's behaving like it is. It's very weird.
You see, when you write ATZ to the modem, it should write back OK, but what I'm getting is, ATZ again.
Xach told me that it could be something about ECHO from the modem, but I'm reasonably sure that I turned that off (unless all the docs I read about serial communications are wrong, or I really messed up bad.)
I'll post the part where I'm having the most trouble
disclaimer** This part of the code is very commented 'cause I've been trying out a million differnt things to get it working.
gchar* read_from_modem(gint modem_fd, gint chars_to_read) { gchar b_read_from_modem[255]; gchar *p_read_from_modem; gint bytes_read; //gint chars_read = 0; //#define FALSE 0 //#define TRUE 1
volatile int STOP=1;
fcntl(modem_fd, F_SETFL, FNDELAY); p_read_from_modem = b_read_from_modem; /* while((bytes_read = read(modem_fd,p_read_from_modem, b_read_from_modem + sizeof(b_read_from_modem) -p_read_from_modem -1 )) > 0) { p_read_from_modem += bytes_read; if(p_read_from_modem[-1] == '\n' || p_read_from_modem[-1] == '\r') break; }
g_print("\n %c \n", p_read_from_modem); */ while (STOP>=1) { /* loop for input */ bytes_read = read(modem_fd,b_read_from_modem,255); /* returns after 5 chars have been input */ //b_read_from_modem[bytes_read]=0; /* so we can printf... */ //printf(":%s:%d\n", b_read_from_modem, bytes_read); //if (b_read_from_modem[0]=='z') STOP=1; STOP = g_strncasecmp(b_read_from_modem,"ATZ",255); //chars_read++; } printf(":%s:%d\n", b_read_from_modem, bytes_read); fcntl(modem_fd, F_SETFL, 0); p_read_from_modem = b_read_from_modem; return(p_read_from_modem); }
oh, and I'll also add the line that tells the modem not to echo stuff back to me.
modem_options.c_lflag &= ~(ICANON | ECHO | ECHOE | ISIG );
Yes, I did do a tcsetattr(); after that.
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Me: "Hey, housemate, do I want to go to the local technology group's monthly hack night tonight? They posted about it to the mailing list but didn't mention the time, the facilities available, or whether there'd be food, but I managed to figure out the location by looking at older mailing list posts, and I'm guessing it might be at 6pm, the same time they hold their meetups. There's no information about it on their website."
Housemate: "What's the best case and worst case scenarios?"
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Housemate: "And worst case?"
Me: "I take public transport for over an hour to get there, find a motley group of people, some of whom I dislike or who dislike me, others of whom just dismiss me as not a serious/cool enough coder. There is no food, and I haven't had dinner, so I wind up low blood sugar and cranky. I try to work by myself but nothing goes right and I give up in frustration. I spend over an hour getting home again. In the rain."
Housemate: "I have to say, the worst case sounds more likely. If you want to get out of the house that badly, you could just go for a walk."
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A comprehensive metabolic panel is a group of blood tests. They provide an overall picture of your body's chemical balance and metabolism. Metabolism refers to all the physical and chemical processes in the body that use energy.
Metabolic panel - comprehensive; Chem-20; SMA20; Sequential multi-channel analysis with computer-20; SMAC20; Metabolic panel 20
A blood sample is needed. This is usually taken from a vein. The procedure is called a venipuncture.
You should not eat or drink for 8 hours before the test.
When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing.
This test will give your doctor information about:
Your doctor may order this test during a yearly exam or routine checkup.
Note: Normal or healthy values for glucose and creatinine can vary with age. Normal value ranges for all tests may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
The examples above show the common measurements for results for these tests. Some laboratories use different measurements or may test different specimens.
Key to abbreviations:
Abnormal results can be due to a variety of different medical conditions, including kidney failure, breathing problems, and diabetes-related complications. See the individual tests listed in the normal values section for detailed information.
There is very little risk involved with having your blood taken. Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Taking blood from some people may be more difficult than from others.
Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include:
Berk P, Korenblat K. Approach to the patient with jaundice or abnormal liver tests. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine . 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 149.
Landry DW, Bazari H. Approach to the patient with renal disease. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine . 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 116.


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Funny how people get weird about style issues. Me too, I guess. There's a certain territorial aspect to it. Combined with the intuitive Rightness of one style over another... the Rightness creates conflict, the intuition means people can't argue very usefully about it.
Seeing this, of course people decide that style isn't a useful thing to discuss. They get short about it, seeing it as troll talk.
I don't think that's quite right, though. I like systems because they feel right. I design systems intuitively -- and I think that's the way good design has to be done. You need to envision the entire thing, which has a certain gestalt aspect to it. You can't work towards a great design, except by experimentation and iteration. Even then at some point you simply have to arrive at it. It's all about feel. So I think the feel of something is very important. An elegant system feels good. That's pretty important.


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Home Tags Posts tagged with "parking"
Tag: parking
Attendant issues roil parking pot
Parking and its myriad attendant issues, such as cost, availability and fairness have long been topics of contention in our city.
Meter rate hike should not be a revenue-raiser
Its always amazing how City Hall dupes motorists by raising its parking fees and how the gullible public falls for it believing the city has a right to earn a profit off its parking meters.
Parking problems have us in a tight spot
The issue of parking in Old Town, similar to religion and politics, has become one of those forbidden topics to discuss during local social engagements.
Getting gouged at the meter
Chris Hubbards parking op-ed makes an excellent point about increasing the cost of driving by jacked-up parking meter rates translating into increased transit usage ... what should give readers pause is what he didnt say.
Stepping on the right toes
Kudos to Mark Mueller who, in a recent opinion piece (Old Town Gets Trampled, June 17, 2010), highlighted the congestion caused by tour bus traffic in the waterfront area, the lack of parking enforcement and the obvious lack of revenues generated by that traffic with local businesses.


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Coffee, Espresso & Tea
Coffee Makers, Espresso Machines, & Electric Kettles are Great Additions to Every Home and Office
Caffeine, whether it is in the form of coffee, espresso, or tea, is a popular way to get the day started. Many people have coffee makers either in their homes or offices and use them throughout the day to stay alert and focused. There are a variety of coffee makers, from single cup Keurig machines to large carafe-style brewing systems.
Similarly, espresso and cappuccino drinkers often have a shot or two in the mornings and afternoons. Having an espresso or cappuccino machine on-hand can save you the time and money formally spent at your local café. State-of-the-art espresso and cappuccino makers, such as those made by Jura-Capresso, can offer you the same quality and taste as a skilled barista.
If coffee or espresso is too strong for you, perhaps tea is your drink of choice. Electric kettles are a fantastic way to enjoy tea at home, at the office, or anywhere an outlet is available. Electric kettles are also a fantastic way to enjoy hot chocolate, soup, or any other beverage that requires hot water.
Accessories, such as coffee grinders, cup warmers, and milk frothers, are fantastic additions to your caffeine ritual. They'll elevate the overall quality and experience of your morning beverage by offering you all of the accoutrements of a European café.


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Pre-Arrival Information for Prague
Students will arrange for their transportation to Prague. Last semester, prices for round-trip airfare to Prague averaged from $1,000 to $2,500. The sooner you book your flight, the cheaper the ticket should be. Summer is the high season, so please start looking around by spring. Make sure you have a valid passport.
Please visit the Travel to Prague section for details on how to travel to the Residence Hall from the airport.
What to Know Before You Go
Carry a copy of your passport data page with you at all times for identification purposes.
Students must have medical insurance in order to participate in the program. See the Health and Safety section for details.
Pickpocketing is a problem, especially in major tourist areas. It is most common at the main railway station and on public transport, particularly around major tourist sites and on the buses to/from the airport. Try to avoid the most crowded cars on the metro and trams, which are frequented by pickpockets. Take extra care when travelling on public transport and be aware of the people around you.
Money: Czech Koruna is the main currency of the Czech Republic. Euros are accepted at some stores, but are limited. Students should plan to use koruna, or crowns, as they are known in English. The best way to get crowns is from a bank machine after arriving. These offer fair exchange rates, low commissions, and are plentiful in the city.
Language: Czech is the main language spoken in the Czech Republic. It is a Slavic language and has little in common with English. Try to learn a few Czech phrases before traveling to Prague. The locals will appreciate it and it makes for a better traveling experience. Most employees at the Residence Hall will not speak English.
Public Transportation in Prague
Prague public transport consists of the metro, trams, city buses, and the funicular to Petřín. Public transportation runs until midnight so plan accordingly! Most students spent around $40 on public transportation for their time in Prague.
Tickets may be purchased at ticket vending machines, which are installed at all metro stations and at surface tram stops. You can also buy tickets at the small street newsstands that sell newspapers, magazines, and cigarettes.
Please note that transportation tickets have to be validated (stamped) upon entering a metro station or the tram or bus (only the first time, no stamping on transfers). Keep the ticket until you exit the metro station, bus, etc., since an inspector has the right to check it even after you have left the train!
The Metro
The metro (subway) is very cheap, efficient and fast. The Prague metro system consists of three lines: Green line (A), Yellow line (B), and Red line (C) with interchange metro stations Muzeum (A-C), Můstek (A-B), and Florenc (B-C). The metro operates daily between 5:00 am and midnight. Trains leave stations every 2 to 4 minutes during rush hours on working days, otherwise every 4 to 10 minutes.
Trams operate between 5:00 am and midnight. Most trams run every 8 minutes during rush hours on working days; otherwise every 10 minutes. During the weekend, the trams leave every 7 to 10 minutes. An interval of 30 minutes applies to night service (midnight to 4:30 am). Lazarská stop is the central interchange point of all night trams.
Buses run every 5 to 15 minutes from Monday to Friday during rush hours. Otherwise, the buses leave every 10 to 20 minutes in the morning and 15 to 30 minutes in the evening. Weekend intervals are 10 to 30 minutes. Night buses leave every 30 to 60 minutes depending on the line number.
The Funicular (lanovka)
The funicular (lanovka) to Petřín (Petrin Hill) operates daily from 9:00 am to 11:30 pm. It runs every 10 minutes in the summer season (from April to September).
International Student Identification Card (ISIC)
All participants are required to have an International Student Identification Card. As part of the program cost, we will provide you with an ISIC card. The ISIC card provides you reductions on all forms of transportation; reduced hotel and hostel rates; student discounts at museums, movies, galleries, and special events; and in many shops. You will also receive some travel insurance, some emergency assistance service, sickness and accident insurance, and access to a toll-free 24-hour traveler's assistance hotline.
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By Brad Locke/NEMS Daily Journal
STARKVILLE – Jamerson Love is a backup playing in the long shadows of Johnthan Banks and Darius Slay, but meekness is not a quality he can afford to embrace.
Love, a third-year sophomore cornerback, has not put up the numbers of Banks and Slay, a pair of seniors who have combined for seven of Mississippi State's nine interceptions this season.
But the Aberdeen product is seeing plenty of playing time and is trying to make the most of it.
Love doesn't have some of the advantages as the other two. At 5-foot-10, 175 pounds, he's a bit smaller than both Banks (6-2, 185) and Slay (6-1, 190). That doesn't deter him.
"When I'm going out there, I don't look at myself as a two," Love said. "I look at myself as a one out there. I try to play up to those guys' ability. They've got length over me, so I feel like I've got to play like I'm a giant."
In three games – he was suspended for the season opener – Love has recorded 10 tackles and a pass break-up. Last year he had 18 tackles (12 solo) and two tackles-for-loss, and he's still seeking his first career interception.
He's considered one of MSU's better special teams players, and in last week's win over South Alabama he made a nice open-field tackle in punt coverage, holding the returner to a short gain.
"A lot of the contributions and the big plays he makes on special teams is really giving him confidence on the field," head coach Dan Mullen said, "and the fact he's sitting there with John Banks and Darius Slay and competing for reps with those guys is really causing him to improve and watch how big-time guys prepare and get ready to play.
"Hopefully he absorbs all of that in because he has tremendous potential to be another great corner for us as we've had in the past. He has all of that ability to be that next great player."
In fact, Mullen added, "We expect him to be the star corner next year for us."
Love does get some snaps with Banks and Slay, particularly when facing a spread offense. MSU has seen a good bit of that early on, and Love has had opportunities to make plays.
He'd like to have one back against South Alabama.
"The last game, I think they called a third down and I felt like if I could have played my technique just a little bit better I probably would have been able to get a pick," he said. "But that's what practice is for."
Emulating Banks
As he practices and plays and gains experience, Love should improve. Studying Banks, a preseason All-American, should also help.
So far, Banks has three interceptions this year and 15 for his career, one shy of the school record. He's a different type of player than Love, but there is much to be learned from him.
"What I look at, I see how he plays his technique, he stays square on the receiver as long as he can and he goes and gets the ball when it's in the air," Love said.
This is an important season for Love as he gets ready to step into a full-time role next season. Not only is State losing Banks and Slay, but safety Corey Broomfield – recently converted from corner – is also a senior.
"Hopefully this time next year he's the leader out there," Mullen said, "and he is being the guy who is setting the standard for our corners' play."


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By NEMS Daily Journal
Free fishing weekend Saturday, Sunday
Each year the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks designates the first weekend in June as "Free Fishing Weekend" statewide.
On June 1 and June 2, anyone may sport fish without a fishing license or a state lake fishing or boating permit.
Grabbling tournament set for next Saturday
Big catfish enthusiasts will reach for prizes and glory June 8 in the Second Annual North Mississippi Grabbling Tournament. Registration may be done in person by 6 a.m. June 8 at the tournament's weigh-in location at Engineer Point on Sardis Lake.
Entry fees are $50 per two-person team plus an optional $10 big fish pot.
The weigh-in deadline will be 6 p.m., but they'll start weighing in fish at 2 p.m. in an event open to the public. The Pork Fiction Championship BBQ Team will have food for sale. To learn more, contact Brion Whitten at 662-809-5676 or go online to msgrabbling.com.
Friends of NRA event set June 11 in Tupelo
Support for the future of the shooting sports will be the goal of the Friends of NRA banquet to be held at The Summit Center at 825 N. Gloster St., Tupelo, beginning at 5:30 on the night of June 11.
Tickets to the event are $35 each and are available at BBQ By Jim at 203 Commerce St., Tupelo. They may also be purchased online at friendsofnra.org. For more information, call 678-6925.


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I was surprised yesterday by a new set of Mossy Oak hunting clothes in the Bottomland pattern my wife ordered me for Valentines. It got here late, but who cares? I got her some stuff for her horseback riding hobby. Ain't it nice how we feed each others addiction? I think she knows me pretty well.
I hope to break those duds in the right way & post some pictures here holding up a big ol' gobbler while I'm wearing 'em.


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UV Sterilizers
Hey guys,
I'm looking into purchasing a UV sterilizer for my 75gal tank, hoping that it might cut down on algae growth and might contribute to a cleaner/healthier tank for my fish.
Has anyone had any experience with said technology in their tanks? If so, does anyone have any recommendations for or warnings to go along with any particular brands?Adventures in Aquaria - The KevinVA Story
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I don't use them on my tank, so I have no practical experience.
Maybe this is a good place to start.
It gives you some pretty good basic information. I'm not promoting the site, just the information.
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That's a helpful link. Thanks Taurus.Adventures in Aquaria - The KevinVA Story
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Mine is in my canister so the canister's flow handles/provides for that issue; they help with algae but will not pervent its growth if you do not maintain low nitrates; good water quality is the key reguardless of the UV. That said, can't hurt but don't get too high of a wattage - it just waste electricity and has more expensive bulbs; speaking of which, I keep one spare UV bulb (and, of course, and far more critically - a heater) on hand since ordering will take one week to ten days.Knowledge is fun(damental)
A 75 gal with eight Discus, fake plants, and a lot of wood also with sand substrate. Clean up crew is down to just two Sterba's Corys. Filters: continuous new water flow; canister w/UV, in-tank algae scrubber!! Finally, junked the nitrate removal unit from hell.
For Fishless cycling:http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aqua...ead.php?t=5640
I'm sorry, but the site listed has almost nothing accurate in the area discussing dwell time. A 9 watt UV unit at any water flow is good for green water up to about 30 gallons. It won't kill bacteria or viri on that tank, only green water. Will it kill enough of the algae in the water to eventually clear a 75g tank? Not if the algae is actively reproducing. A diatomaceous earth filter would probably work better and cost less. Dealing with the imbalance in nutrients would cost far less.
On a 75g tank you should be looking for a 35 watt UV unit.
My source? Aquatic System Engineering by P.R. Escobal ISBN 1888381051
dbosman, I'm trying to deal with a fert/light imbalance at the moment. Right now, I'm in the process of cutting back dosing of liquid ferts, which I think is the biggest problem. I was dosing about 3x per week. I've now cut that down to once per week and also started dosing co2 within the last two weeks. I'm hoping that cuts down on algae growth.
I think the inherent problem is that I allowed algae to grow in the first place. Now it has a stranglehold on my tank and won't let go. I had an imbalance for several months which lead to algae growth... so I think balancing things out might take about a month to see some visual effects.
Since posting this and reading up on UV sterilizers, the only reason I'd actually buy one is to rid the tank of a percentage of disease causing bacteria/viruses, as I don't have any standing algae, which leads to green water.
That being said, other than some sicknesses here and there, I really don't have any water quality problems. On an average week, I have 0 amm, 0 trites, 0-.25 trates, 0 phos & 7ph (now 7.6ph). That's with a weekly 50% w/c.
I'm attributing my disease problem to bad stock and possible stress from a change in pH. I added rocks (the same rocks I started with) to the tank, which I believe raised the pH from 7.0 to 7.6. That may have caused stress and possible osmotic shock. Now that I'm aware of what occurs with these rocks, I'm going to be leaving them in the tank, so that I no longer have fluctuations.
I don't think a UVS will be necessary, but the previous comments were helpful, nonetheless. I've learned quite a bit today.
Thanks!Adventures in Aquaria - The KevinVA Story
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I've been looking it one as well and it seems that they are only effective at killing harmful pathogens when they appropriately matched to the tank size and flow rate. From my bit of research, theres no perfectly matched unit to the specs of your tank so you almost always need to go bigger, which becomes more expensive as Cermet pointed out.
I had looked into adding a UV for my my reef tanks. To me they seam like a control measure rather than a preventative measure. If the conditions are right for algae, you will get algae, just not as badly as you would have if you did not have a UV. If you get ick in your tank, there will be less free swimming parasites in the water, but you will still have ick in your tank.
I hope that helpsIf you take your time to do the research FIRST, you can successfully set-up and keep ANY type of aquarium with ease.
"Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony Calfo
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Thanks Cliff. That does help. It solidifies my thinking/reasoning behind not getting one. Personally, I'd like to solve the problem at the source and figure out how to keep the algae/sickness from happening. Not just attempt a quick fix, which may or may not work.
Appreciate it!
HP - I think it would probably be much more cost-effective to find the source of the problem, rather than throw $100 at it to see if something might work. I was hoping it would be a preventative measure, but the more people chime in and the more I read, the more likely this preventative measure wouldn't really do me a whole lot of good.Adventures in Aquaria - The KevinVA Story
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l run a UV light 24/7. It is very important to match the flow of water with what you want it to do. A lower flow of water kills parasites and fish disease. You want a kill rate at 75,000 uw/cm -90,000 kill rate. With this high kill rate it will not be good for live rock or reef inverts. The lower kill rate is ideal for reef environment- 30,000 to 45,000. The higher kill rate will destroy planktonic food supply for the reef. It is important to have a quartz sleeve surrounding your light.


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About Jeff Masters
Cat 6 lead authors: WU cofounder Dr. Jeff Masters (right), who flew w/NOAA Hurricane Hunters 1986-1990, & WU meteorologist Bob Henson, @bhensonweather
By: Dr. Jeff Masters , 11:34 PM GMT on July 26, 2010
"Storms of My Grandchildren: The Truth About the Coming Climate Catastrophe and Our Last Chance to Save Humanity" is NASA climate change scientist Dr. James Hansen's first book. Dr. Hansen is arguably the most visible and well-respected climate change scientist in the world, and has headed the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York City since 1981. He is also an adjunct professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University. Dr. Hansen greatly raised awareness of the threat of global warming during his Congressional testimony during the record hot summer of 1988, and issued one of the first-ever climate model predictions of global warming (see an analysis here to see how his 1988 prediction did.) In 2009, Dr. Hansen was awarded the Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the American Meteorological Society, for his "outstanding contributions to climate modeling, understanding climate change forcings and sensitivity, and for clear communication of climate science in the public arena."
Storms of My Grandchildren focuses on the key concepts of the science of climate change, told through Hansen's personal experiences as a key player in field's scientific advancements and political dramas over the past 40 years. Dr. Hansen's writing style is very straight-forward and understandable, and he clearly explains the scientific concepts involved in a friendly way that anyone with a high school level science education can understand. I did not find any scientific errors in his book. However, some of his explanations are too long-winded, and the book is probably too long, at 274 pages. Nevertheless, Storms of My Grandchildren is a must-read, due to the importance of the subject matter and who is writing it. Hansen is not a fancy writer. He comes across as a plain Iowan who happened to stumble into the field of climate change and discovered things he had to speak out about. And he does plenty of speaking out in his book.
James Hansen vs. Richard Lindzen
Dr. Hansen's book opens with an interesting chapter on his participation in four meetings of Vice President Dick Cheney's cabinet-level Climate Task Force in 2001. It seems that the Bush Administration was prepared to let Dr. Hansen's views on climate change influence policy. However, Dr. Richard Lindzen, whom Hansen describes as "the dean of of global warming contrarians", was also present at the meetings. Dr.Lindzen was able to confuse the task force members enough so that they never took Dr. Hansen's views seriously. Hansen observes that "U.S. policies regarding carbon dioxide during the Bush-Cheney administration seem to have been based on, or at a minimum, congruent with, Lindzen's perspective." Hansen asserts that Lindzen was able to do this by acting more like a lawyer than a scientist: "He and other contrarians tend to act like lawyers defending a client, presenting only arguments that favor their client. This is in direct contradiction to...the scientific method." Hansen also comments that he asked Lindzen what he thought of the link between smoking and cancer, since Lindzen had been a witness for the tobacco industry decades earlier. Lindzen "began rattling off all the problems with the data relating smoking to health problems, which was closely analogous to his views of climate data."
Global warming contrarians often dismiss scientists such a Dr. Hansen as "alarmists" who concoct fearsome stories about climate change in order to get research funding. Dr. Lindzen made this accusation at Cheney's Climate Task Force in 2001. However, Dr. Hansen notes that "in 1981 I lost funding for research on the climate effects of carbon dioxide because the Energy Department was displeased with a paper, 'Climate Impact of Increasing Carbon Dioxide,' I had published in Science magazine. The paper made a number of predictions for the 21st century, including 'opening of the fabled Northwest Passage', which the Energy Department considered to be alarmist but which have since proven to be accurate." If you read Dr. Hansen's book and listen to his lectures, it is clear that he is not an alarmist out to get more research funding by hyping the dangers of global warming. Hansen says in his book that "my basic nature nature is very placid, even comfortably stolid", and that nature comes through very clearly in Storms of My Grandchildren. Hansen's writings express a quiet determination to plainly set forth the scientific truth on climate change. He has surprisingly few angry words towards the politicians, lobbyists, and scientists intent on distorting the scientific truth.
The science of climate change
The bulk of Storms of My Grandchildren is devoted to explanations of the science of climate change. Hansen's greatest concern is disintegration of the gerat ice sheets in Greenland and West Antarctica causing sea level rise: "Once the ice sheets begin to rapidly disintegrate, sea level would be continuously changing for centuries. Coastal cities would become impractical to maintain." Hansen is concerned that evidence from past climate periods show that the massive ice sheets that cover Greenland and Antarctica can melt quickly, with large changes within a century. For example, sea level at the end of the most recent Ice Age, 13,000 - 14,000 years ago, rose at a rate of 3 - 5 meters (10 - 17 feet) per century for several centuries. Hansen is convinced that just a 1.7 -2°C warming, which would likely result if we stabilize CO2 at 450 ppm, would be a "disaster scenario" that would trigger rapid disintegration of the ice sheets and disastrous rises in sea level. Hansen advocates stabilizing CO2 at 350 ppm (we are currently at 390 ppm, with a rate of increase of 2 ppm per year.)
Another of Hansen's main concerns is the extinction of species. He notes that studies of more than 1,000 species of plants, animals, and insects have found an average migration rate towards the poles due to climate warming in the last half of the 20th century to be four miles per decade. "That is not fast enough. During the past thirty years the lines marking the regions in which a given average temperature prevails (isotherms) have been moving poleward at a rate of about thirty-five miles per decade. If greenhouse gases continue to increase at business-as-usual rates, then the rate of isotherm movement will double in this century to at least seventy miles per decade."
Hansen's other main concern is the release of large amounts of methane gas stored in sea-floor sediments in the form of methane hydrates. If ocean temperatures warm according to predictions, the higher temperatures at the sea floor may be enough to destabilize the methane hydrate sediments and release huge quantities of methane into the atmosphere. Methane is a greenhouse gas 20 - 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide.
Solutions to the climate change problem
Dr. Hansen is a controversial figure, since he has stepped outside his field of expertise and become an activist in promoting solutions to the climate change problem. He devotes a chapter called "An Honest, Effective Path" in the book to this. His main theme is that we need to tax fossil fuels using a "fee-and-dividend" approach. All of the tax money collected would be distributed uniformly to the public. This carbon tax would gradually rise, giving people time to adjust their lifestyle, choice of vehicle, home insulation, etc. Those who do better at reducing their fossil fuel use will receive more in the dividend than they will pay in the added costs of the products they buy. The approach is straightforward and does not require a large bureaucracy, but currently has little political support. Hansen is vehemently opposed to the approach that has the most political support, "Cap-and-trade": "Cap-and-trade is what governments and the people in alligator shoes (the lobbyists for special interests) are trying to foist on you. Whoops. As an objective scientist I should delete such personal opinions, to at least flag them. But I am sixty-eight years old, and I am fed up with the way things work in Washington." Hansen also promotes an overlooked type of nuclear power, "fast" reactors with liquid metal coolant that produce far less nuclear waste and are much more efficient than conventional nuclear reactors.
Quotes from the book
"Humanity treads today on a slippery slope. As we continue to pump greenhouse gases into the air, we move onto a steeper, even more slippery incline. We seem oblivious to the danger--unaware how close we may be to a situation in which a catastrophic slip becomes practically unavoidable, a slip where we suddenly lose all control and are pulled into a torrential stream that hurls us over a precipice to our demise."
"In order for a democracy to function well, the public needs to be honestly informed. But the undue influence of special interests and government greenwash pose formidable barriers to a well-informed public. Without a well-informed public, humanity itself and all species on the planet are threatened."
"Of course by 2005 I was well aware that the NASA Office of Public Affairs had become an office of propaganda. In 2004, I learned that NASA press releases related to global warming were sent to the White House, where they were edited to appear less serious or discarded entirely."
"If we let special interests rule, my grandchildren and yours will pay the price."
"The role of money in our capitals is the biggest problem for democracy and for the planet."
"The problem with asking people to pledge to reduce their fossil fuel use is that even if lots of people do, one effect is reduced demand for fossil fuel and thus a lower price--making it easier for someone else to burn...it is necessary for people to reduce their emissions, but it is not sufficient if the government does not adopt policies that cause much of the fossil fuels to be left in the ground permanently."
"I have argued that it is time to 'draw a line in the sand' and demand no new coal plants."
"The present situation is analogous to that faced by Lincoln with slavery and Churchill with Nazism--the time for compromises and appeasement is over."
"Humans are beginning to hammer the climate system with a forcing more than an order of magnitude more powerful than the forcings that nature employed."
"Once ice sheet disintegration begins in earnest, our grandchildren will live the rest of their lives in a chaotic transition period."
"After the ice is gone, would Earth proceed to the Venus syndrome, a runaway greenhouse effect that would destroy all life on the planet, perhaps permanently? While that is difficult to say based on present information, I've come to conclude that if we burn all reserves of oil, gas, and coal, there is a substantial chance we will initiate the runaway greenhouse. If we also burn the tar sands and tar shale, I believe the Venus syndrome is a dead certainty."
"One suggestion I have for now: Support Bill McKibben and his organization 350.org. It is the most effective and responsible leadership in the public struggle for climate justice."
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Uniqueness of the brain is topic of neuroscientist's talk
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"What Neurology Can Tell Us About Human Nature" is the focus of a lecture by noted neuroscientist Vilayanur Ramachandran at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in McCosh 50.
Ramachandran is director of the Center for Brain and Cognition at the University of California-San Diego and adjunct professor of biology at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. He is known for his research on human visual perception and behavioral neurology. One of his most famous experiments involved the use of mirrors in therapy to treat the "phantom pain" experienced by amputees.
Ramachandran's lecture will address two phenomena as keys to understanding brain function. The first concerns his work with phantom limbs, which reveals the plasticity of the brain. The second involves synesthesia, an inherited condition in which sounds and printed numbers are seen as colored, which explains the neural basis for high-level functions -- including metaphor and abstraction -- that make the human brain unique.
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Two caveats to the recommendations: All recommendations will span a variety of interests and types of trips, from family vacations to a long weekend with a group of guys. In addition, this will focus exclusively on Lakeland. Not to say that nearby destinations and attractions aren't worthwhile, many are, but this quick reference guide is specific to the Tigers home away from home.
Assuming the primary part of your trip is to take in a few Detroit Tigers spring training games, we'll go ahead and assume that's a given. And if you've got the ability and time, we'd highly recommend visiting one of the other parks in the area for a Tigers away game.
In addition, we highly recommend attending a Tigers minor league game on the back fields, and you can find the schedule here:
Tigers 2013 Minor League Spring Training Schedule
But beyond the baseball diamond, there's lots to do in the Lakeland area.
Scenic: The Hollis Garden, Downtown Lakeland
Hollis Garden
The Hollis Garden is a botanical garden set near downtown Lakeland overlooking Lake Mirror. With plenty of architectural masterpieces throughout flower beds and open spaces, it's a great place to spend a relaxing, warm afternoon. There's also a children's playground attached, and many restaurants are in walking distance.
Entertainment: The Lakeland Center
The Lakeland Center
For some indoor entertainment, the Lakeland Center is a performance and convention center situated just outside of downtown. It includes an arena where the Harlem Globetrotters will play on March 6th, as well as a theater for comedic and musical performances. Check out their calendar at the link above for a complete picture of what options are available while you're in town.
Nature: The Circle B Bar Reserve
Circle B Bar Reserve
A former ranch, the reserve is a natural habitat for local wildlife situated on Lake Hancock (there are a lot of lakes in Lakeland, in case you didn't know), including a vast array of birds and alligators. Lynn Henning of the Detroit News just recently did an excellent piece on the area, which you can read here.
Recreation: Cleveland Heights Golf Course
Cleveland Heights Golf Course
Despite being an avid hacker on the links, I've never made it out to a course in Lakeland, but on a nice day off, it's the perfect retreat, especially for a group of guys looking for some more activity. Cleveland Heights is locally owned and is also the annual host of the Detroit Tigers scramble, put on each winter as spring training gets underway.
Musems: Florida Air Museum at Sun 'n Fun
Florida Air Museum
Part of the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, air shows are a popular destination activity in Lakeland, and given its heritage for flight dating back to the early 20th century, there's plenty to learn about from a historical perspective. The air shows are great to see if you're in town and can catch one, but the museum is still an adventure worth experiencing.
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Just curious what the majority of you out there use and why... Do you use both depending on the season and locations?
Just curious what the majority of you out there use and why... Do you use both depending on the season and locations?
I use mainly plastic/rubber in the warm season and canvas in the cold. the pvc ones will break in the cold and also tend to get buried in the snow. the Canvas ones stay closer to the surface and hold up well. I can throw a pvc on alot further then a canvas.
DT's SMT (south mouth trainers) .... A plastic bumper that remains pliable in cold temperatures and doesn't gather snow. Not your $3.99 bumper ... But well worth it!
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I put them in the deep freeze and they remained soft. The new Averies turned into bricks as did the N&Bs.
Dokken makes some nice bumpers made out of the same stuff as the fake ducks, and they stay soft and the snow does not cling, but only in the 2" size. These are good for little pups when they are teething, too.
Also for marks at the park (where I won't use real ducks), when there is deep snow, I got a couple Dokken black ducks to throw. They are big and easier to find in the snow than the black bumpers.
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I use canvas bumpers when planting sight blinds on land because they carry more scent...use plastic bumpers on water because of their buoyancy and durabilty
Same reasons on marks....
My only criticism of canvas bumpers is that I have a tendency to lose them in cover (my fault,not the dog's)
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A meningioma is a tumor that arises from the meninges — the membranes that surround your brain and spinal cord. Most meningiomas are noncancerous (benign), though rarely a meningioma may be cancerous (malignant). Some meningiomas are classified as atypical, meaning they're neither benign nor malignant but, rather, something in between.
Meningiomas occur most commonly in older women. But a meningioma can occur in males and at any age, including childhood.
A meningioma doesn't always require immediate treatment. A meningioma that causes no significant signs and symptoms may be monitored over time.
Signs and symptoms of a meningioma typically begin gradually and may be very subtle at first. Depending on where in the brain or, rarely, spine the tumor is situated, signs and symptoms may include:
Most signs and symptoms of a meningioma evolve slowly, but sometimes a meningioma requires emergency care.
Seek emergency care if you have:
Make an appointment to see your doctor if you have persistent signs and symptoms that concern you, such as headaches that worsen over time.
It isn't clear what causes a meningioma. Doctors know that something alters some cells in your meninges — the membranes that form a protective barrier around your brain and spinal cord — to make them multiply out of control, leading to a meningioma tumor. But whether this occurs because of genes you inherit, things you're exposed to in your environment, hormones or a combination of these factors remains unknown.
Risk factors for a meningioma include:
A meningioma and its treatment, typically surgery and radiation therapy, can cause long-term complications, including:
Your doctor can treat some complications and refer you to specialists to help you cope with other complications.
You're likely to start by seeing your family doctor or a general practitioner. If your doctor suspects you may have a brain tumor, such as a meningioma, you may be referred to specialists who treat brain disorders (neurologist and neurosurgeon).
Here's some information to help you prepare for your appointment.
Preparing a list of questions will help you make the most of your time with your doctor. For a meningioma, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
Don't hesitate to ask any other questions you have as well.
A meningioma may be detected on an imaging test, such as:
The treatment you receive for a meningioma depends on many factors, including the size of your meningioma, where it's situated and how aggressive it's believed to be. Your doctor will also take into consideration your overall health and your goals for treatment.
Immediate treatment isn't necessary for everyone with a meningioma. A small, slow-growing meningioma that isn't causing signs or symptoms may not require treatment.
If the plan is not to undergo treatment for your meningioma, you'll likely have brain scans periodically to evaluate your meningioma and look for signs that it's growing.
If your doctor determines your meningioma is growing and needs to be treated, you have several treatment options.
If your meningioma causes signs and symptoms or shows signs that it's growing, your doctor may recommend surgery. Surgeons work to remove the meningioma completely. But because a meningioma may occur near many delicate structures in the brain or spinal cord, it isn't always possible to remove the entire tumor. In those cases, surgeons remove as much of the meningioma as possible.
The type of treatment, if any, you need after surgery depends on several factors.
Surgery may pose risks including infection and bleeding. The specific risks of your surgery will depend on where your meningioma is located. For instance, surgery to remove a meningioma that occurs around the optic nerve can lead to vision loss. Ask your surgeon about the specific risks of your surgery.
If your meningioma can't be completely removed, your doctor may recommend radiation therapy following surgery. The goal of radiation therapy is to destroy any remaining meningioma cells and reduce the chance that your meningioma may recur. Radiation therapy uses a large machine to aim high-powered energy beams at the tumor cells.
Advances in radiation therapy increase the dose of radiation to the meningioma while reducing radiation to healthy tissue. These include fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). Proton beam radiation may be an option, but whether this is superior to standard radiation is unclear.
Radiosurgery is a type of radiation treatment that aims several beams of powerful radiation at a precise point. Contrary to its name, radiosurgery doesn't involve scalpels or incisions. Radiosurgery typically is done in an outpatient setting in a few hours. Radiosurgery may be an option for people with meningiomas that can't be removed with conventional surgery or for meningiomas that recur despite treatment.
For tumors too large for radiosurgery or those in an area that can't tolerate the high intensity of radiosurgery — such as near the optic nerve — a possible option is fractionated radiation. This involves delivering the radiation in small fractions over time. For example, this approach might require one treatment a day for 30 days.
For people with meningiomas that recur or don't respond to surgery and radiation, doctors are trying different system treatments. Unfortunately, most chemotherapy has not proved valuable, but some drugs, such as hydroxyurea (Droxia, Hydrea), are sometimes used. Other drugs are being tested as well, such as those that prevent the release of growth hormones (somatostatin analogs). More recently, medications that inhibit the tumor's ability to recruit blood vessels (angiogenesis inhibitors) have shown some promise, but the data is preliminary. Much more study is needed.
Alternative medicine treatments can't treat meningiomas, but some may help provide relief from treatment side effects or help you cope with the stress of having a meningioma.
Alternative medicine therapies that may be helpful include:
Discuss options with your doctor.
Being diagnosed with a meningioma can be overwhelming. As you come to terms with your diagnosis, your life can be turned upside down with visits to doctors and surgeons as you prepare for your treatment. To help you cope, try to:
Learn everything you can about meningiomas. Ask your health care team where you can get more information about meningioma and your treatment options. Visit your local library and ask a librarian to help you track down reliable resources for more information, including online sources.
Write down your questions so that you'll remember to ask them at your next appointment with your doctor. The more you know about your condition, the better prepared you'll be to make decisions about your treatment.
Build a support network. Having friends and family supporting you can be valuable. You may find it helps to have someone to talk to about your emotions. Other people who may provide support include social workers and psychologists — ask your doctor for a referral if you feel that you need someone else to talk to. Talk with your pastor, rabbi or other spiritual leader.
Other people with meningiomas can offer a unique perspective, so consider joining a support group — whether it's in your community or online. Ask your health care team about brain tumor or meningioma support groups in your area, or contact the American Brain Tumor Association.
Take care of yourself. Try to stay healthy during your treatment for a meningioma by taking care of yourself. Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and get moderate exercise daily if your doctor allows it. Get enough sleep so that you wake feeling rested.
Reduce stress in your life by focusing on what's important to you. These measures won't cure your meningioma, but they may help you feel better as you recover from surgery or help you to cope during radiation therapy.
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p.s. we ended up winning the puppy olympics at the end of class! Retrieves, Agility, Obedience...
jus'sayin'. Stick.with.it.
p.s. we ended up winning the puppy olympics at the end of class! Retrieves, Agility, Obedience...
jus'sayin'. Stick.with.it.
"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how."
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Thanks for the replies everyone. Very helpful.
So why wouldn't you want to teach your puppy to stand so the vet can examine him? I'm confused. Starting with luring, then putting the behavior on verbal cue is pretty standard stuff. The dog isn't getting up on his own. He's getting up because you gave him a visual cue in the form of body language. You'll then transition this over to a verbal cue. It seems to me like you might be so wrapped up in what you're doing that you're missing an opportunity to learn something about basic obedience training.
Bill's stuff is great and certainly has proven results, but learning about the basics of obedience training can't hurt you... or your dog.
There's something to be learned from every dog trainer you come across. You're missing the opportunity to do that by dismissing the instructor.
You never did say if you had trouble maintaining a sit with the other pups around when you moved away. I see the instructor's point, esp given that you hadn't spoken to her beforehand.
You really should consider learning the basics of verbal cues, luring, markers and rewards. It provides a basis for a lot of what you're going to do in the future. Bill's program, like I said, is awesome (yes, I have it) but doesn't address these basic building blocks (not that it should).
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We train field labs and teach beginner obedience as well. I am sure your instructor will understand when you speak to her. We aften tell people who have different needs (such as not wanting an automatic sit because they are showing conformation and need the dog to stack) to use the lessons in the ways that are appropriate for them. As far as the stand is concerned we have had many recommendations for our classes from local vets because of it. The other command that some trialers don't teach is a down. A friend of ours had us teach his dog down because he was wild coming out of his crate. Bob now makes the dog down on the tail gate so he can put the collar on and have control when the dog hits the ground. As far as the use of treats, they are a good motivator or lure in the beginning but we wean them off as the classes progress.
Along the lines of Darrin's point, do not get stuck in the frame of mind that every interaction with your pup has to be exactly like the mechanics of the Hillmann Puppy DVD sessions. Those sessions fall within a much bigger, all encompassing philosophy that Bill defines for us in his Puppy DVD.
This Hillmann philosophy and the key principles should guide you in every interaction with your pup, including walks, play, in the car, in the house ... and puppy obedience classes. Every puppy obedience class I've ever attended could be made to fit within the Hillmann philosophy without making a big deal out of it with the instructor or classmates.
Your pup is a sponge, ready to soak up all different kinds of lessons. Stay true to the Hillmann philosophy and his principles for your relationship with your pup, but be open to the idea that there are unlimited techniques for applying this philosophy to your interactions with your pup.
You would be surprised how quickly dogs/pups can learn situational training. That is they learn they can and are expected to do one thing in one place and another in another place. They are little sponges so take advantage of it. Just don't ask the pup to do a stand or recall in the field, yet.
Thank you again everyone. I am open to different methods as I started with treats when he first came home and continue to use them periodically.
My main concern was that luring him out of a sit to a stand with a treat would confuse him. I honestly did not think anything of it until our first attempt and he would not budge from his sit. That made me wonder if I was sending mixed messages so I stopped.
I am open to teaching him as many commands as possible, as we are working on down right now using treats.


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