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Eating salads is a great way to curb your appetite and add nutrients to your diet. But lurking in that salad bar (or your fridge) are salad staples that may up your fat and calorie intake more than you realize.

Basics for a Great Salad

At a salad bar, take a moment to look over the selection before you start preparing your plate so you don't make common salad mistakes. When you do begin assembling your salad, pile up a large amount of leafy greens right away. Try to take up about three-fourths of your plate with greens, so you'll have less room for high-cal stuff.

Tip: Swap iceberg lettuce for darker greens, such as romaine lettuce or spinach, as they pack in more vitamins and minerals.

Some of the most nutritious foods at the salad bar are also the tastiest and lowest in fat and calories. Aim to add these veggies to every salad:

beets

peppers

red cabbage

carrots

tomatoes

cucumbers

beans

sprouts

onions

peas

mushrooms

If you have never eaten fruit in your salads, try adding cranberries, tangerine sections, sliced strawberries, apple slices or red grapes. They'll add sweetness that you may miss if you go sans dressing, and they'll boost your salad's nutrition, too.

What About the "Extras"?

A scoop here and a sprinkle there can lead to too many extra calories before you can say, "Where are the croutons?" Consider the calorie count of some of these popular salad add-ons:

chow mein noodles (½ cup) - 118 calories

peanuts (1 Tbsp) - 50 calories

regular cottage cheese (½ cup) - 116 calories

pepperoni slices (1 oz.) - 140 calories

fried noodles (½ cup) - 172 calories

marinated artichoke hearts (1 oz.) - 60 calories

potato salad (½ cup) - 179 calories

tuna salad (½ cup) - 192 calories

blue cheese (1 oz.) - 100 calories

Macaroni or pasta salad often contains a large amount of mayo (which provides around 100 calories per tablespoon). Dish out just half a cup of macaroni or pasta salad, and you'll add hundreds of calories to your salad in one fell swoop.

Croutons can add about 90 calories per half cup. Homemade croutons often have added fat and may even be deep fried. If you just can't have a salad without them, crush just a couple up and spread them all over your salad; you'll get some of the crunch and flavor and fewer calories.

Cheddar cheese is something most people sprinkle on their salads without a thought, but it isn't exactly a good choice, as most of its calories come from fat. Just two tablespoons of cheddar cheese provides a whopping 114 calories. If you just can't say no to cheese, make sure to use shredded -- as it's easier to disperse throughout your salad, you'll likely use less. Or, consider trying a stronger cheese, such as parmesan or Feta, since a very small amount goes a long way.

Marinated beets, marinated mixed vegetables, tomato and cucumber salad, carrot and raisin salad, and three bean salad should be enjoyed in moderation. They often are drenched in oil. While the "good" fat in olive oil provides benefits, its calories count, too, so it is possible to have too much of a good thing.

Tip: Say "adios" to the fried tortilla shell if you get a taco salad; the shell alone packs around 300 calories.

Give Your Salad Staying Power

To make your salad stick to your ribs, it is important to add a metabolism-boosting protein source. Some good protein choices are:

hard-boiled eggs

egg whites

grilled chicken

boiled or steamed shrimp

grilled salmon

roasted turkey breast

water-packed tuna

Tip: Salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids, making it a great choice for improving heart health while getting a protein boost.

If you don't eat meat, remember that you can get protein from other salad bar foods such as:

tofu

lentils

garbanzo beans

black beans

Other non-meat foods, such as walnuts, almonds, and avocados, provide both protein and good fats. Watch your portions, though - the calories in an avocado, for example, can ruin your diet.

Tip: Choose chopped nuts over slivered or whole so you can spread them out throughout your salad and therefore, use less.

Downsize Dressing Calories

By now we all know that creamy salad dressings, such as ranch and blue cheese, really pump up the fat and calorie counts of our salads. This is due to the fact that creamy salad dressings are often mayo- or sour cream-based. But did you know that creamy dressings also have saturated fat, and eating too much can increase cholesterol and raise your risk of developing heart disease?

Take a look at the calorie counts for some of the most popular dressings:

 blue cheese or Roquefort (2 Tbsp) - 152 calories

 Thousand Island (2 Tbsp) - 118 calories

 French (2 Tbsp) - 146 calories

 ranch (2 Tbsp) - 148 calories

The biggest problem with salad dressing is that few of us use the standard 2-tablespoon serving and instead land somewhere between drizzling and dousing our salads. If you need to get your dressing doling habits under control, consider using measuring spoons or a shot glass to control portions until you can eyeball an accurate serving size.

Dipping your fork into a small container of salad dressing before you spear your salad, rather than pouring it on, is also a good way to use less. And now that spray dressings are available, automatic portion control is even easier. Try a light spray variety, such as Wish-Bone Salad Spritzers, which provide only one calorie per spray (about 10 spritzes are suggested for every cup of salad).

Finding a reduced- or low-fat dressing isn't always so easy. Not only do you have to taste test until you find one you like, but as with all other food choices, you will need to always check and compare the nutrition labels. It's possible that a reduced-fat dressing could have more calories than a regular kind. Typically, when fat is removed from a reduced-fat product, something else is added to compensate, such as sugar (which accounts for the extra calories) or salt. Look for reduced-fat dressings with 100 calories or less per 2 tablespoon serving.

If you don't find a light dressing that suits you, consider making your own. Oil and vinegar is a good choice, if used in moderation. Simply combine one part olive oil to two parts vinegar, adding additional herbs and spices to taste.

If you find a regular dressing recipe that you like, healthier substitutes such as reduced-fat yogurt, buttermilk, or cottage cheese can replace mayo, and tomato juice or fruit juice can be used to replace the oil required in the recipe.

Other calorie-cutting options include adding the juice from a few lemon wedges to your salad or using picante sauce or salsa as dressing. If you really crave regular dressing, you can dilute it with either lemon juice or vinegar to cut calories and fat.

Tip: Those handy dressing packets provided at some restaurants don't provide automatic portion control. They often hold four tablespoons (at least two servings), and that adds around 300 to 400 calories to your salad.

To find out the calorie count of your favorite foods, from salads to snacks to steaks, check out About.com's Calorie Count.


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Best and Worst of 2007
The Alibi's year in review
By Alibi Staff
There's often more bad than good in the news and on the Alibi's year-end list. After searching and debating, we found this year there were a fair number of successes for our state, like publicly financed elections and the surprisingly rational decision by the Legislature to legalize medical marijuana.
Good on you, New Mexico, for showing some sense. But before you get too excited about the prospect of our state leaving its fumbling adolescent years, we've got to recall our missteps. Among them: rising crime rates, the approval of a coal-powered Desert Rock Power Plant and civic leaders who can't get along.
Still, maybe we're blinded by shiny optimism, but we've got about as many "bests" as we do "worsts." Maybe 2007 was a pretty good year.
Unless you were a smoker or cockfighter. Or someone who worked at Intel or LANL. Or a kid at an APS campus where cops are now carrying guns.
Hmm. Maybe our overarching slogan should read more like: "2007: it was a ... year." (MD)
Worst of 2007: Albuquerque Branded "The Q"
The branding of New Mexico's largest city as "The Q" wasn't voted on in the 2007 local elections. There was no public comment period for residents to have a voice about reducing Albuquerque's name to one consonant. There was just a man (Mayor Martin Chavez) and his hype team (Rick Johnson & Company) looking for a catchy logo to throw on buses, billboards and brochures to pull in some tourist dinero. Mayor Chavez got his Q-clad buses, and we Burqueños got stuck with a catch phrase we didn't choose (and don't much care for).
Silver Lining: A grassroots movement of residents formed a group to promote the nickname most locals already approve: Burque. The group, Soy de Burque, is using a website (www.soydeburque.com), T-shirts and word of mouth to promote Burque and stop "The Q." (AD)
Worst of 2007: Murals Whitewashed
There's a strong anti-graffiti sentiment in this town, which in many ways, we understand. The problem is there's more than one kind of graffiti: There's the chicken-
Silver Lining: The mistake was an honest one in at least one case, and Bernalillo County later agreed to buy paint for the artists to redo "The Park" on Second Street. Still, the incident speaks to the attitude of local government when it comes to an unconventional art form. We hope in the future the city is more open-minded. (CC)
Best of 2007: Smoking Banned
There are a lot of people who would classify the smoking ban passed in the State Legislature this year in the "Worst" category, not "Best." And we understand their argument. The ban prohibits smoking in all public businesses, including bars, and all non-private indoor places. It infringes on both the rights of those who own businesses and want to allow smoking in their establishments and those who choose to frequent said establishments. If someone wants to pollute their own lungs, why shouldn't they? And if someone else wants to foster that pollution, why not? It's a free market. But despite that rock-solid argument, we think the smoking ban is great. It makes for a cleaner, healthier, more considerate state. People can still smoke. Now they just have to walk outside.
Drawback: After the smoking ban was passed in the Legislature, Mayor Martin Chavez took it upon himself to get some PR buzz going and ban smoking via an executive order on all city property, including Isotopes Park and Civic Plaza. City councilors were upset the mayor didn't run the policy by them first, and after backlash from the public, the mayor retracted the order. Next time, think before you enact broad, restrictive legislation, Marty. (CC)
Worst of 2007: HEART Ordinance Takes Effect
Albuquerque has long had a problem with overcrowded animal shelters and strays running the streets. Clearly we're not a culture that prizes the spaying and neutering of pets. So a law requiring the fixing of dogs and cats in the city should be a good thing, right? The problem is if your unfixed animal gets sent to the pound, Fluffy will be spayed at the city's notoriously unhealthy animal shelters, and you'll be charged for it. Once she's picked up, you can't take her to your family veterinarian for the surgery. Plus, the animal shelters lack adequate staff numbers to handle the influx of unfixed animals that require spay or neuter under the new law.
Silver Lining: Something needs to be done about the staggering animal overpopulation problem in this city. It's good that the city is thinking about solutions. Still, first things first: The shelters need to clean up their act and increase adoption rates before they can attempt a policy like this. (MD)
Best of 2007: The Stars Come Out in Burquewood
Greasing the palms of Hollywood filmmakers has done a lot to raise New Mexico's profile (albeit, often as a Texas backdrop). The revenue that New Mexicans pocket after film industry-baiting tax incentives have been doled out is still muddy math, but one thing's clear: There's a bunch of famous people walking around Albuquerque, and lord knows we love our celebrity sightings! 2007 was a banner year for film- and television-making in New Mexico, with more than double any previous year's projects shot or released within the last 12 months. That means twice as many chances to whip out your cell-phone camera for a sneaky celebrity photo-op. (LM)
Worst of 2007: Mayor and City Council Butt Heads
The banter between Mayor Martin Chavez and city councilors this past year was so over-the-top, it was almost nominated for the Best Daytime Drama Emmy. The mayor and the Council starting trading jabs as early as February surrounding the $160 million semiannual capital budget for city infrastructure (Chavez didn't like that). In the fall, the Council withheld funding for the city animal shelters (Chavez didn't like that, either) due to the mayor creating a new department without Council approval. The relationship between the two governmental bodies were so strained, the mayor's endorsement of candidates running against councilors seeking re-election raised questions about "puppet candidates" ready to do the mayor's bidding if elected. (AD)
Worst of 2007: Job Security
Intel announced plans to ax more than 1,000 jobs. Los Alamos National Laboratory is planning to lay off between 500 and 750 workers. Sandia National Laboratories will probably cut between 40 and 80 jobs. PNM dropped 150 employees. Cornell Companies, which runs a Downtown jail in Albuquerque, laid off 82 workers. About a hundred temporary production employees lost their gig at Eclipse Aviation. Road contractors threatened in October to lay off 4,500 workers because there isn't enough government money for road work. It was not a good year for steady jobs in New Mexico. (MD)
Best of 2007: A Statewide Minimum Wage Hike
Santa Fe's known it for a long time, and Albuquerque caught on last year: $5.15 just ain't what it used to be. Even the federal government, which hadn't raised the country's minimum wage from the paltry sum since 1997, had a mild surge in conscience this summer and hiked the nation's base pay to $5.85 an hour. But New Mexico did one better, raising the state's minimum to $6.50 starting Jan. 1, 2008, and $7.50 on the first of the year after. Santa Fe, which has a minimum of $9.50 with regular adjustments for inflation, and Albuquerque, which has a minimum of $7.15 in 2008 and $7.50 next year, will keep their higher rates.
Drawback: The state raise isn't much, and we'd rather see some legislation that would raise base pay with inflation. Still, it's a hell of a lot better than the nation's paltry raise. (CC)
Worst of 2007: TIDDs Go to Sprawl
Tax Increment Development Districts were created for the revitalization of blighted inner-city districts. City and state taxes are diverted to developers to build infrastructure. City government allowed TIDDs to go to fringe (sprawl) developments on undeveloped land. The City Council voted to keep TIDDs to their original purpose, but Mayor Martin Chavez vetoed their decision. So taxes of tomorrow will pay for the SunCal development going into the old Atrisco Grant lands on the Southwest Mesa, potentially adding to the Westside's troubles. The move also opens the door for other developers to misuse TIDDs to their advantage. (MD)
Best of 2007: Transportation
The Rail Runner is a little more than a year and a half old and has nine stations in service between Rio Rancho and Belen. The roadrunner-themed train that probably could has captured our car-bound imaginations. Now we're anticipating the train to Santa Fe slated to open sometime in 2008. Likewise, the ABQ Ride made strides this year by opening the Rapid Ride Blue Line between UNM and the Westside and in granting free rides to UNM and CNM students.
Drawback: May we plead with the city, for the billionth time: Please start running the Rapid Ride After Dark year-round. (JCC)
Best of 2007: Domenici Announces His Retirement
Pete Domenici's retirement from the U.S. Senate brings needed change and creates political drama for the '08 election season, relished by journalists and news junkies alike. Plenty of New Mexicans didn't always agree with his decisions, and local Democrats are champing at the bit to take his seat.
Drawback: As a senior-sitting senator and one of the longest-serving in U.S. history, Domenici's elder statesmanship culled some serious pull for New Mexcio. Will a new electee have the same power? (JCC)
Worst of 2007: The Grade-Change Scandal
APS gave preferential treatment to a high schooler who has parents in high places. The Rio Grande student had a grade changed from an F to a D by an APS administrator so he could graduate. The change came at the objection of both the teacher who had given him the F and the school's principal. The service was not provided to a number of other students in a similar position: So what made this student so special? His parents are former APS board member Miguel Acosta and County Commissioner Teresa Cordova. (CC)
Best of 2007: Public Financing Road-Tested
Voters are always complaining about crooked politicians and the dirty elections that get those politicians into office. The election process has become muddled, with candidates more concerned with raising dough—thereby playing into special interest money—than with clarifying their platforms. Public financing aims to fix that by allowing candidates to use public dollars instead of scrounging for their own. There are a number of requirements candidates have to meet, including getting signatures from 2 percent or more of the voters in their districts and $5 donations from at least 1 percent of those voters. Albuquerque voted for public financing on a ballot initiative in 2005, but 2007 was the first time it was used in the city. The majority of City Council candidates this year used public dollars, and though there are still flaws that need to be worked out, we're excited to see this promising new system hit the ground running. (CC)
Worst of 2007: The Guild Gets Violated
On what must have been a very slow news day in early December, a local TV news station called City Attorney Bob White to ask what the city was going to do about Self Serve's Pornotopia. White counted this as a complaint about the film festival, sparking last-minute action against the Guild Cinema. The Guild was not penalized but was hit with a zoning violation, and TV news proved it's better at creating stories than reporting them. (SM)
Best of 2007: Medical Marijuana Legalized
Compassion scored a blow against the status quo in July when marijuana became legal for medicinal purposes. New Mexicans suffering from cancer, HIV and other serious medical conditions can now use marijuana to help cope with their symptoms.
Drawback: Things took a turn for the worse when the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) said it wouldn't provide marijuana for patients as specified in the original law. The state then passed a law that said it was OK for the ill to grow their own pot, but it couldn't guarantee federal law enforcement would let that fly. Then DOH announced in December that it would give out licenses to individuals, state-run programs or private companies that would let them grow and distribute marijuana, but the DOH still won't touch the stuff. (SM)
Worst of 2007: Crime Increases
Stop the presses! Just kidding. Violent crime in Albuquerque still far surpasses the national average, while rising property crime rates are also nothing to joke about. With an understaffed APD and an overstaffed population of thugs, this year Albuquerque continued to be desperately in need of change. (JCC)
Best of 2007: New Coach Fires Up the Lobos
With nearly a dozen wins already under its belt this season, the Lobo men's basketball team is back on track under the direction of new head coach Steve Alford, who took over this year for embattled ex-coach Ritchie McKay.
Drawback: Alford didn't come cheap. With a price tag of $975,000 a year, many wonder whether UNM should be paying that kind of money to someone who earns a living improving jump shots. Even so, the men's basketball team is the only sports program at UNM that pays for itself with ticket sales, and there are plenty of college coaches out there making more than Alford. (SM)
Worst of 2007: Desert Rock Power Plant Approved
Our culture is changing: hybrid cars are surging in the marketplace, building codes are being updated to include standards for energy-efficiency, cities are rewarding their citizens for switching to energy-saving appliances. Suddenly, our culture is aware of the need to use energy responsibly and sparingly. And then a massive, coal-burning power plant moves into the Navajo Nation. The plant was approved this year and will be running by 2013, generating 1,500 megawatts of power. The project's developer, Sithe Global, claims the plant will burn cleaner than other coal-users, but it's estimated emissions still won't meet standards for the State of California, a forerunner in regulating pollution. New Mexico may be taking a lot of baby steps forward in the world of clean energy, but this plant is a huge leap backward. (CC)
Best of 2007: Richardson for President
He may have accidentally said homosexuality is a choice, then tried to explain the gaffe with jetlag, and he may have fumbled an interview here and there. But we're hoping Gov. Richardson's national visibility will teach our fellow Americans that New Mexico is a state, and you can even drink the water here. He's said some good things about war and health care, and we're proud of our homegrown contender.
Drawback: He's not really governing the state right now, is he? What's this Legislative Session going to be like with an absentee chief? (MD)
Worst of 2007: Albuquerque Tribune Teeters
The end of 2007 didn't bring about one looming premonition: The last edition of the Albuquerque Tribune. The Scripps Company announced in August it planned to find a buyer for Albuquerque's afternoon-edition daily. If a buyer could not be found, Scripps would shut the Trib's doors. Scripps received one offer from D.W. Turner, a public relations firm with its eyes on daily publishing. So far, there has been no word if the offer is being seriously considered. The loss of the Tribune would be a sad day for news coverage in Albuquerque.
Silver Lining: The Trib hasn't shut down yet and continues to dig up stories and maintain a strong Web presence. (AD)
Best of 2007: Rio Rancho Mayor Resigns
Mayor Kevin Jackson stepped down from his post after an investigation concluded he used a city-issued credit card for personal purchases. More than that, Jackson was also the executive director of Best Choice, a nonprofit that preaches abstinence to teens. He was behind the "purity ball," in which daughters pledged their chastity to their fathers. Jackson also billed the City of Rio Rancho and Best Choice for the same Florida trip. So big ups to Rio Rancho for calling for this guy's resignation. But it's too bad the city didn't have a more hardworking and ethical leader. With Intel laying off 1,000 workers and Rio Rancho growing and changing every month, it could use one. (MD)
Best of 2007: State Outlaws Cockfighting
Louisiana is the only place fans of the bloodsport can go to watch roosters armed with razors fight for their lives. The practice was banned in New Mexico this year. Participants, including spectators, face a fourth-degree felony after they're caught three times. Many groups in the state called for a law against cockfighting for years, and bills on the topic fluttered and died on the Legislature floor in the past. The final passage of this measure marked a major victory for animal rights in our state. The legislation also outlaws dog fights. (MD)
Worst of 2007: APS Campus Cops Pack Heat
Albuquerque Public Schools police have long been prohibited from wearing their sidearms during school hours. After a 5-2 vote of the Board of Education, that rule was lifted. A couple weeks before the vote, APS police staged a sickout, or blue flu, with 26 of 32 officers shirking their duty to protect schoolkids on the grounds that they needed to carry guns on campus. The board caved to their dangerous demand, arming an underpaid security force that already maintains an unstable, contentious relationship with the population it protects. (MD)
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Do you remember when Harvard between Central and Silver was one the most charming blocks in the city? That was back when it was still called the Harvard Mall, before, in some ill-conceived attempt at branding, it was renamed "The Brick Light District." In 2007, yet another insult to the integrity and authenticity of the Harvard Mall was handed down from the angry gods of real estate development. The historic bungalows that housed small businesses were removed, making way for retail space and apartments. A big up yours to the Harvard Mall Partners LLC, from me to you. (JCC)
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The Many Mysteries of Antimatter
March 10, 2010
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As part of the 11th annual Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series,
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Antimatter is just like matter with all its properties reversed. But when antimatter meets a matching amount of matter, they destroy each other, both turning suddenly into energy. Scientists think there may have been equal amount of matter and antimatter in the early universe, and yet today we have lots of matter and very little antimatter. How and when that imbalance developed is one of the great mysteries in understanding the underlying properties of the universe.
Dr. Quinn, who is co-author of the definitive popular book on antimatter, will discuss the history of our understanding of antimatter and how we use the little bit of antimatter around today to study some of the highest energy processes among the stars and galaxies. One particularly interesting possible source of antimatter is the annihilation or decay of "
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Beat Awfuls founder Dave Vicini, who also co-leads Viva Viva, has a penchant for contradiction. One of the best Beat Awfuls songs, "DIY Die," is a hilarious sacred-cow slayfest that calls out indie-rock paragons like Drag City ("kind of shitty"), K Records ("a bunch of nerds"), Fugazi ("a bunch of Nazis"). Yet that's how the Awfuls themselves operate: recording is done at home or on the cheap; album art and packaging are made by hand; CDs are distributed at shows or through the mail. It's DIY to the core.
But for Vicini and his mates — bassist Dan Burke, drummer John Allen, guitarists Tommy Allen and Sarah Cronin in the Beat Awfuls; Burke, the Allen brothers, singer/guitarist Chris Warren, and keys dude Julian Cassanetti in Viva Viva — it's an æsthetic preference, not a political decision. "We're gonna try and get famous," Warren says, sounding like the anti–Ian MacKaye, when I catch him at work at the Other Side Café. "That's our plan."
Vicini conveys similarly anti-indie ideas over beers at P.A.'s Lounge after one of the Awfuls' recent residency shows at the Somerville club: "Get rich or die trying. Money is freedom to do shit." And he's not talking about the freedom to, say, buy a Bentley. "I would love to be like, 'McDonald's, you want to take a song and give me a million bucks? Cool, I'm gonna take this million bucks and put out my friend's record or open up an art gallery.' "
McDonald's hasn't called, but Vicini and Warren have learned from previous experiences. Vicini sang in Boxer, the first band signed by Vagrant, and later the Lot Six; Warren fronted Officer May (who later became Dirty Holiday). They're determined to approach their careers differently now. Warren: "Lot Six and Officer May went through the channels: the press and the shrinkwrap and all that. And you see this little wave of momentum, a blip. It's like throwing a stone in the ocean, and you feel cool for a minute. Your ego is soothed. You can send your mom your clippings. But that's really not what it's about at all. . . . You don't have to do anything a certain way. It's way more exciting to hang out and write songs than it is to play in the middle of nowhere."
The Lot Six's biggest "break" was an invitation to tour with the Distillers. Vicini: "It made no difference. Those kids hated it. And we only got paid $100 a night." With Viva Viva, Warren and Vicini have vowed to be selective about booking shows. Since their inception about a year ago, they've played just three, all of which sold out.
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A house is not a home without a pet. As we enjoy the companionship of our pets, we should ask ourselves if our home is a safe haven for them.
Even pets who spend most of their time indoors may be exposed to a number of potential hazards. Cleaning solutions such as disinfectants, drain cleaners, and detergents are among the many household chemicals which may prove toxic to a pet. They should be stored in tightly closed containers and secured cabinets where pets cannot reach them. Medicines should also be stored out of the reach of pets.
Sharp objects such as knives and forks, paper clips, carpet tacks, pins should be kept out of a pet's reach. Children's toys and small objects may attract a playful pet and become lodged in its mouth or swallowed. Yarn as well as thread and twine could cause serious damage to the intestinal tract.
Cars should never be left running inside a garage. This can be lethal if the garage is ever used to house a pet.
According to the Center for Disease control, 74 percent of homes in the United States built prior to 1980 contain hazardous amounts of lead paint. Paint should be removed with extreme caution. Clean-up should be prompt and thorough. Other items containing lead accessible to pets include lead base paint, linoleum, and caulking compounds. Pets either ingest or inhale lead. Its harmful effects may not show up until weeks later. Signs of lead poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, loss of appetite, loss of muscle coordination, blindness and seizures. Veterinary treatment is essential.
Outdoor dangers that are often kept in a garage or basement include windshield cleaners, weed killers, insecticides, used motor oil and antifreeze. Many pets are attracted to the sweet taste of antifreeze containing the chemical ethylene glycol which is highly toxic to dogs and cats. If it is spilled on the ground or not properly stored, many pets lap it up. Make certain your pets are not in the vicinity when antifreeze is being drained. Dispose of used material promptly. New anti-freeze products have been introduced that claim to be non-toxic to pets. However, I believe in the adage, "better safe than sorry." Clean up any spilled product and safely store the remainder.


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Charley Casserly is a complete shrub. He was the guy who busted out on Heath Shuler and David Carr, and sat there last year on NFLN talking about how much he "loved Blaine Gabbert, even though I haven't seen him play"...
Josh Freeman can't hold Matt Ryan's jockstrap.
If Charley Casserly was half the QB evaluator he thought he was, he wouldn't be a mouthpiece. He'd still be in someone's front office.
You cant just hope to draft a QB, you have to actually do it. we've been dickin around the QB position for too long now, its time to grow a pair, man up, take a chance, and reach for a QB in the first round if we have to.
Cbssports has him ranked as the 7th best QB and projected to go in the 3-4 rds. The scouting report on him mentioned he had a great combine. I always felt he passed the "naked eye" test. I thought he was great for Wisconsin last year and I watched Wisconsin play a few games because he just has that "it" factor. I'm really intrigued because he has everything a pro QB needs to be successful except size. He has a very strong arm, is ridiculously accurate, extremely intelligent, etc. . . Man if he was only a few inches taller.
Anyways, even if we draft Tannehill I would still draft Wilson. Didn't Green Bay draft a bunch of QB's for a few years till they hit on the one they liked? Mayb he can be a mini-Brees?
BJ Coleman or kirk Cousins only guys that might be starters in the NFL. if i'm going to take an undersized prospect its going to be case keenum, no QB in this draft class has the release that he does, and very good anticipation. but hell be backup too or undrafted
I like tannehill, but a lot of folks here ae going to be proven wrong by Wilson. I saw this coming a mile away.
Russell Wilson shredded the Chiefs 1st unit tonite. No idea if he's a long term starter for Seattle, but has looked really sharp so far this preseason.
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The MNDNR has posted the reulsts for the 2010 spring turkey lottery.
My group of 3 hunters were successful in drawing a tag for zone 239C and my other group of friends were unsuccessful in drawing for the same zone. So I will have them buy a permit for the adjoining zone and our group of 5 hunters should be good to go.
I will have to start working on my turkey calling.
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The Wilderness Society applauds the Administration's launch today of its Every Kid in a Park initiative to get more youth playing and learning outdoors and releases the following statement:
President Barack Obama is expected to visit Anchorage, Alaska on Monday, where according to the White House he will address the State Department's GLACIER conference focused on a conversation around the A
Senator Cantwell, the ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has scheduled a hearing in Seattle on August 27 to examine wildfire issues.
When President Obama visits Alaska at the end of August, climate change will be a key focus of his trip. The Wilderness Society developed the following memo to provide a brief primer on key Alaska public lands where the effects of climate change can already be seen.
"We are heartened to see that President Obama is focusing on clean energy as part of building an enduring environmental legacy in the last 18 months of his presidency, and the Clean Power Plan is a good start," said Jamie Williams, president of the Wilderness Society
An announcement to approve the Blythe Mesa Solar Power Project was made just as the eighth annual Clean Energy Summit kicked off in Las Vegas, Nevada today.
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I love Luke's sense of humor and his outlook on life. I would love to know more about his academic career and what that looked like.
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It has been more than three months since a grand to-do at the Star of the Sea Hall in Placentia, where then premier Kathy Dunderdale signed an updated benefits agreement for the province for the West White Rose offshore oil development.
According to Richard Pratt, vice-president for Atlantic region developments with Husky Energy, the work on project infrastructure has progressed steadily since, including the advancement of engineering for the concrete gravity structure (CGS) and the qualifying of contractors for key construction packages.
Digging out began in late 2013, for what will become a reusable graving dock space at Argentia — the former naval base turned industrial centre within the Town of Placentia's borders.
Earthmoving was started under a contract let to Dexter Construction, despite the fact the West White Rose project has yet to be officially sanctioned.
Sanctioning, a final "go or no" decision, is expected in the third quarter of 2014.
"We're going early with some things because if we wait until we sanction, what most people call sanction, full approval of the project, then it creates some schedule issues for us, so we're going early," Pratt said.
A contract for the living quarters for the offshore platform is expected to be awarded before sanctioning, he said.
"We're very bullish on the project, or we wouldn't be going early — 'we' being Husky, Suncor and Nalcor. We're very confident on the project moving ahead, so we're willing to take that risk to go ahead and do that," he said.
The largest construction contracts are for the concrete base of the new offshore platform and, separately, the bulk of the topsides.
Both of those contracts will be tied to the sanction decision by the oil companies.
Meanwhile, the project partners have started reaching out to potential sub-contractors from the local supply and service community.
At the Sheraton Hotel in St. John's Wednesday morning, about 300 people representing these companies came out to an information session, including a project update from Pratt.
The session was closed to reporters, but The Telegram spoke with Pratt after the event.
"The objective here was to get the supply community here, in the room, and let them understand more about what we're doing to ensure that they feel like they have proper awareness of our planning, such that they can engage either with us, or with some of our subcontractors," he said.
Detailed procurement information is being offered at the project website (http://wrep.huskyenergy.com).
Plans for West White Rose, an amended development plan application, remains with the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (CNLOPB). The Board will have to sign off on those plans before the project moves beyond the early works at Argentia.
If construction proceeds as planned, it will provide a full $2.25 million for the Town of Placentia in the form of permits and grants in lieu of taxes through 2017, along with the construction jobs.
Long-term, once the CGS is towed out and placed at the White Rose field, the offshore will have an added 250 long-term jobs, according to numbers provided at the October signing of the province's benefits agreement.
West White Rose is expected to produce about 115 million barrels of oil, providing $3 billion to Newfoundland and Labrador in the form of royalties, return on equity and corporate taxes.


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Music of Shakespeare Elizabethan music circa 1600 William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was not a composer: we do not know of a single piece of music composed by him. But we do know how much Shakespeare loved music from this quotation: How sweet sour music is, When time is broke, and no proportion kept! So is it in the music of men's lives. Not only did he love music and frequently use it in his dramatic works, many passages from his works have been admired and set by composers throughout history, right up to the present day. In his plays Shakespeare used old folk songs (e.g. 'Greensleeves'), popular songs (the 'Willow Song') and parodies of the day ('Farewell Dear Love', originally a dance called 'Malsims') and new settings of these songs by his contemporaries. The England of Shakespeare's time boasted not only a flourishing literary scene but also a glorious musical world, with such great composers as William Byrd (1543-1623), Thomas Morley (1557-1603), John Dowland (1563-1626) and Robert Johnson (1582?-1633). We do not know whether these composers worked with Shakespeare, but we find Dowland's name in 'The Passionate Pilgrim': If music and sweet poetry agree, [...] Dowland to thee is dear, whose heavenly touch Upon the lute doth ravish human sense; [...] It is interesting to note that, despite being the most celebrated lutenist of his age, Dowland did not apparently have much contact with Shakespeare, as he spent most of his musical life on the Continent, mainly at the court of Christian IV in Denmark. This is why we have not included any works by Dowland here. There is no doubt, however, that there was some kind of relationship between Shakespeare and the musicians of his day, especially Morley and Johnson.
The main instrument of the period was the lute, but other instruments were popular, such as the virginal (a kind of small harpsichord), the viol (viola da gamba) and various woodwind instruments. Historical authenticity has not been our main aim in making this CD, since we cannot be certain precisely how Shakespeare would have staged his plays, or how he wanted the music in them to be. This is not really important to us today, as the way his plays are performed has been changing constantly, right up to the present day. We have therefore made instrumental arrangements for Alba Musica Kyo's combination of instruments. These may not be authentic, since we do not find them in his printed works. But Shakespeare must have used instrumental pieces as background music and interludes in his plays, as well as the songs. We have attempted to recapture the sound of the music by using 8 and 10-course lutes, renaissance flutes, early types of recorder and viols as well as the singing voice. No doubt Shakespeare would find it interesting to see how his works are performed today. Alba Musica Kyo Translation: Keith Freeman
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Back from travels across the northwestern coast of N.America! Three more to add:
Brainiac by Ken Jennings. Surprisingly good, as I expected it to just retrace his life up to, and after, his streak on the Jeopardy! game show. But it was more about trivia and the accumulation and recall of knowledge and information (talking to trivia "experts" and fans around the country).
The Odyssey of an Armenian Revolutionary Couple by Vahak Sarkis. I met the author on the cruise, and he recommended I read his father's and mother's history (he then gave me his copy, signed ) while on the trip. Very detailed, based on memoirs the two either wrote or recorded that the author compiled. Gut-wrenching in its accounts of the Armenian genocide of the early 20th century, but it has a sense of hope for the future.
Tell me Your Dreams by Sidney Sheldon. Having heard of his prolific book totals, I figured I'd get to one some summer, and with this year's library theme of "Dream Big Read," this one made sense. Easy to follow, a very fast read (for over 300 pages) with some "a-ha" surprises. About a murder trial of a Multiple Personality Disorder woman, and if she really did it or not.


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Allen West concedes
posted at 8:01 am on November 20, 2012 by Ed Morrissey
One of the last Election Day questions has been answered after two weeks of fumbling by official in St. Lucie County, Florida. The recanvasses and recount of the vote has left Rep. Allen West over 1900 votes short of victory, and early this morning West conceded the race to Patrick Murphy:
Florida Rep. Allen West — the tea party pugilist and face of the class of House Republicans that stormed to power two years ago — conceded Tuesday to 29-year-old construction executive Patrick Murphy in one of the nation's highest-profile congressional races.
After two weeks of battle with St. Lucie County elections officials — and a recount of early votes that wound up extending Murphy's lead — West acknowledged that he couldn't surmount his 1,904-vote, or 0.58 percent, deficit. That difference was just outside the 0.5 percent threshold to automatically trigger a recount of all votes.
The West campaign sent out a lengthy statement by e-mail to the media this morning:
For two weeks since Election Day, we have been working to ensure every vote is counted accurately and fairly. We have made progress towards that goal, thanks to the dedication of our supporters and their unrelenting efforts to protect the integrity of the democratic process. While many questions remain unanswered, today I am announcing that I will take no further action to contest the outcome of this election.
While there are certainly still inaccuracies in the results, and the actions of the St. Lucie County and Palm Beach County Supervisors of Elections rightly raise questions in my mind and for many voters, after much analysis and this past weekend's recount in St. Lucie County, our legal team does not believe there are enough over-counted, undercounted or fraudulent votes to change the outcome of the election.
While a contest of the election results might have changed the vote totals, we do not have evidence that the outcome would change. Given the extremely high evidentiary hurdles involved in a successful challenge, I will not ask my generous supporters to help fund a drawn-out, expensive legal effort with little chance of success. Therefore, we will not contest the certification or challenge the seating of Congressman-elect Murphy.
West also hinted that Florida voters haven't seen the last of him:
Only God knows what is in store for each of us. I have dedicated my life to serving this nation, and the results of this election will not change my purpose. Just as I did in the deserts of Iraq and Afghanistan, just as I did on Capitol Hill, I will continue to fight for our Republic.
At the very least, West will have more time now to work with grassroots conservatives in organizing opposition to Democratic policies. West has been a star at events like CPAC and Tea Party rallies and conventions, and that will only increase after this tough loss. Don't be too surprised if West challenges Murphy in 2014, when Barack Obama's campaign isn't around to drive turnout and the incumbent President typically loses seats in Congress. This race was narrow enough that even just a little buyer's remorse could make the difference in two years.
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Not so fast, Rocktober — the month of September boasts two outstanding festivals on the next two Saturdays. And it's not just the capital city having all the fun (Foo Fest, Sound Session, WBRU's Summer Concert Series, etc.), as two neighboring towns get in on the festival action, with Fusion Fest ready to rock the Warren waterfront this weekend and the fourth annual Rocktucket block party raging smack-dab in the middle of Pawtucket. The humidity may be dipping (finally), but the block remains hot. Let's go!
The sonic misfits comprising the mighty 75orLess Records roster come out in full force for a hometown throwdown in Warren as part of the 4th Annual Fusion Fest at the Blount Clam Shack, with free entry all day long! Live music kicks off around 11 am with PAUL ROCHA & THE ROCHETTES, followed by 30-minute sets from PAPER VESSELS (11:45 am), THE SENTIMENTAL FAVORITES (12:30 pm), back-to-back Best Music Poll singer/songwriter champ SUICIDE BILL (1:15 pm), and the return of THE PROPELLERS (2:10 pm). The BOB KENDALL BAND will take the stage at 3; we recently saluted his latest disc, which features Dave Narcizo of Throwing Muses and was produced by Kraig Jordan, a go-to studio guru for the 75orLess family. Jordan and Bruce Moravec (Medicine Ball) have teamed up as LLOYD'S LLAMAS (3:45 pm), and their debut record ($6.99 at 75orlessrecords.com) is a fun romp with vintage, '70s-soaked riffs and gangland choruses tailor-made for the local saloon. A solo performance from MARK CUTLER follows (4:30 pm), hopefully including a few from his sharp new Sweet Pain disc, before the Fusion Fest goes out with a bang (or "Sonic Boom") when 75orLess flagship trio SIX STAR GENERAL holds forth (5:15 pm). Kyle, Dan, and Slick MacDougall will soon hit the studio (with Jordan) and crank out the follow-up to Splinter, the trio's eighth (!) studio album. SSG remain one of the best indie/college/stoner-rock bands on the live circuit. VERTICAL TWIN will close the show with an hour-long set starting around 6 pm; these three dudes shred, delivering high-kicks and chugging riffs aplenty (look up "One with the Asphalt" and "Rainbow Unicorn" from 2011's Geezer Wheelie). Of course there will be plenty of mobile eateries on the premises (including Plouf Plouf — yes!) as well as a beer garden with offerings from Narragansett, Union Station, Trinity, and Harpoon; food and drink proceeds will benefit the non-profit Fusionworks Dance Company, Rhode Island's only modern dance rep company, currently celebrating its 25th season. Fusion Fest is easy to reach just off the East Bay Bike Path, too.
FUSION FEST | Saturday, September 8, 11 am-7 pm | Blount Clam Shack, 335 Water St, Warren | Free admission + parking
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A busy month, various things happening with Tcl and Emu.
The Tcl installer stuff has given birth to TIP#55 which suggests a package format for Tcl extensions. The scope of this seems to be growing somewhat to specifying the structure of an online archive of packages. I've put up a prototype repository as part of sorting out the requirements. I hope this comes to be accepted since Tcl really needs a good extension repository to make all the code out there in the world more useful.
I've begun making much more use of extensions writing Tcl lately, there's always been some resistance to doing this mainly because they're seen as hard to find and install. Tcllib is a great resource. I'm considering writing a book to try to spread the word; I wonder whether I'll find the time...
Made a new Emu release with various features for transcription of dialogue. Dan has now got an almost working Mac port with just a few GUI glitches to sort out before we can release. I hope I can put version 1.x behind me now and get stuck in to the new and interesting stuff in 2.0.


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Captain's Report
Premier's Flagship 31' Boundary Waters PTX-- Captain's Report
By Capt. Rob Smith When I climbed on board the 310 Boundary Waters, I was very impressed with the real estate this model has to offer. With an LOA of 31'4" and a beam of 10'2" she has nearly 300 sq. ft. of usable deck space. I have seen apartments that are not much bigger. With all of this room you can do almost anything your heart desires. And best of all, the folks at Premier "get it." They are used to customizing boats virtually anyway a customer wants. No hassle, no argument. In fact, Premier management tells us that they get their best innovations from their customers. With an attitude like that across the table, prospective buyers can custom design just about anything into this "megatoon" that they want.The patented PTX package has a 12" flat running surface on the center toon, and lifting strakes on each of the outboard toons. These design features are what give the "megatoon" its outstanding performance.
PTX Advantage
Premier's pontoons are not merely rolled aluminum that are welded and then slapped underneath a platform. Rather the three toons have a special design and bottom structure that Premier calls its patented PTX Performance Package. Just as fiberglass monohull boats have a carefully calculated dead rise, chines, lifting strakes and often a running pad, so, too, does Premier take this kind of sophisticated approach to bottom pontoon design.Note the stagnation line is about where the strakes start on the insides of the outer toons.
With the PTX system, the center toon has a sharp entry and a 12" wide flat running surface. In a monohull we would call this a "pad" and you find them on all sized boats from 15' to 50'. They are intended to help lift the boat and make it easier to go faster. On the two outer toons which have conventional rounded bottoms, Premier has designed in a lifting strake on the inside of each of the outboard toons. Strakes like these are also used on monohull boats to help "lift" the boat up on plane by providing a flat surface the length of the boat from the stagnation zone to the transom.With the PTX bottom design the Premiers bank into turns gracefully. This is a freeze-frame from a video of the 31" Boundary Waters put into a high-speed turn. The port lifting strake not only gives the boat both added lateral and directional stability.
The PTX design has accomplished the same thing on a toon. It is because of the PTX design that Premier is able to get such high speeds out of their boats. In this case we tested the 31' Boundary Waters with twin Mercury 225-hp Verados and recorded 47.2 mph. There is no lifting streak on the outside of the toons because that would keep it from banking into the turn. As designed, the Premier boats with the PTX can turn remarkably tight circles with great stability at high speeds.Look closely and you can see the lifting strakes on the inside of the outboard toons.
Construction Features
Also, on the PTX models, Premier mounts the cross-members on 16" centers, instead of the industry typical 24". Docking lights and the horn are mounted in the bow cross member to keep them protected and to get the docking lights low where they are needed. Highly polished, rounded corner braces protect the corners from accidental bumps into the dock and handy 6" pop-up cleats allow the proper size lines to be used when docking. Side panel frames are pearl essence media blasted and anodized for a great looking, long lasting finish. Panels are bedded in silicon, then crimped to provide rattle-free service.The cross members holding the three toons together placed on 16" centers instead of 24" which is pretty much standard for many toon builders. The hatch in the center is 7' long and has a 15 cu. ft. capacity.
At the Bow
The bow entry gate has a well-padded back. A large 7' in-deck locker is located in the bow section and can actually contain all the canvas for this boat, or you can fill it with water toys. Our model also came with a portable coffee table with handy filler center piece to make it even larger when needed. Bow seating was tremendous. Our test model came outfitted with the optional bow filler lounge that fits in the space where the bow gate opens. Even though this prevents use of the bow gate, when you have a large group on board, you will use every seat! Seat bases are roto-molded seats for durability. There is storage under every one, so all of your life vests and beverages can be placed there.Flexsteel recliner seats make cruising on this toon a special treat. Every boat should have them.
Seats are hinged and have Flexsteel seat bottoms for comfort. Portable cup holders are all over the boat. A concealed trash bin fits in the lounger end cap. If you opt for the inverter option, the battery bank fits in part of the lounger seat bottom. Over on the port side are two Flexsteel captain's chairs with flip arm rests and adjustable backrests for added comfort. A single post table fits between them for an intimate dinner or snacks and drinks. This is a neat design and I have never before seen it on a pontoon boat. I love it as it is just like relaxing in your own home.Premier's "Command Helm" is mounted on a 6" raised platform for added skipper visibility. This is a terrific idea and more builders of all type of boats should consider the concept.
Helm Features
In the front there is a drink holder for the skipper, an ice box in the center, and a handy flip-over drink holder that transforms into a paper towel holder on the right side. A carry-on cooler fits neatly under the helm or you can store other large items in here. Our test model featured a double Flexsteel captain's seat at the helm. The Kenwood stereo is located to the left of the wheel and all the instruments are easy to find and read. Since Mercury Verados were mounted on the stern, our test boat was outfitted with SmartCraft instrumentation in the center. I really like those meters! Over on the right is a Lowrance X-52 for bottom and fish finding. The helm is on a platform that has been boosted up 6" which gives the skipper a command view over the bow, especially when you have people on the loungers underway. A 13' 6'' bimini with stainless steel quick connects provides protection from the elements. But as I keep saying, Premier will install anything you want.Note the sea rails on the counter – but why don't they go all around the counter? The microwave and refer are both under the counter.
A Galley with Equipment
Abaft the helm is a huge entertainment center for making snacks, hors d'oeuvres, sandwiches and drinks underway. The sea rails have drink holder rings in the ends, there is a hide-away paper towel holder, sink with soap pump, 12volt, and 120 volt sockets are also on the top. Underneath is a Tappan microwave, NorCold refrigerator/freezerand small storage. Across from the galley is a large L-bench seat with portable table and a flip-up change room. Inside the change room is a mirror, paper towel holder and toilet paper holder. Across the stern you have a stern gate, fresh water wash-down with 8.5 gallon water tank, and a three step walk-up built into the stern between the outboards.BoatTEST has also tested the Boundary Waters with the optional Sky Deck powered by a single Yamaha 350-hp outboard. She seats 25 people! See Capt. John Wenz's video and Captain's Report on this version...
The 31 Boundary Waters PTX measures 31'2" length overall with a deck length of 30'6". She measures 10'2" across the beam and carries 30 gallons of fuel. The PTX version weighs 3600 lbs and is rated for up to an 450-hp engine. The basic 2-tube version weighs 3120 lbs and is rated for 250-hp while the standard 3-tube version is rated for 300-hp.With a boat this fast and this big, there is no reason why all of the girls on the lake won't want to join your party. Note stability as three gals rush to take a dip.
The 31 Boundary Waters proved a very stable platform capable of hanging with the rest and delivering a thrilling ride. She reached a top speed of 47.2 mph and cruises comfortably 22 mph. But as we mentioned in the intro, at 12 mph the boat gets 6.2 miles per gallon. She was on plane in 3 seconds and up to 30 mph in only 5.9 seconds which is as good as many runabouts of smaller size! This is incredible performance and is one of the reasons that you can tow several skiers at once.
Premier is the Bentley of pontoon boat building in America today. Their list of amenities and options are as long as any toon builder in business. The 31' Boundary Waters can serve a number of purposes, but if ever there was a party boat for large groups, this is it. Because of its PTX bottom its performance is remarkable, which means it can be used for towing skiers and high speed operation. Finally, if there's something that you would like on the boat that is not there– just ask for it. We suggest you take a test drive on a Premier PTX to fully appreciate the difference between this boat and others. Watch Premier's video on the PTX advantage
Test Result Highlights
- Top speed for the Premier 310 Boundary Waters (2007-) is 47.2 mph (76 kph), burning 25.2 gallons per hour (gph) or 95.38 liters per hour (lph).
- Best cruise for the Premier 310 Boundary Waters (2007-) is 22.0 mph (35.4 kph), and the boat gets 5.06 miles per gallon (mpg) or 2.15 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 387 miles (622.82 kilometers).
- Tested power is 2 x 225-hp Mercury Verado.
Standard and Optional Features
Marine Electronics
|CD Stereo
|Head: Portable
|Washdown: Fresh Water
Exterior Features
|Carpet: Cockpit
|Swim Ladder
|Transom Door
|Wet bar
|Bimini Top
Hull Warranty
5-year bow to stern
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John, how dare you talk about the beloved Zach Mett. Haven't you learned that he's better than Peyton manning, matthew stafford etc. He pretty much should be in the HOF for destroying 100% of the competition he has faced. It doesn't matter if he's proven him self against a decent team or not! He is the real deal! He doesn't have to be 23-34-0,Ints and pick apart the SECOND best defence of the '11-'12 season in the nat'l championship game to be considered ''good''.
Some people have to work to achieve greatness, ole ZM was born that way!!


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Eleanore M. (Nilles) Jacobsen
MONONA - Eleanore M. (Nilles) Jacobsen passed away after a long, full life on March 26, 2013. She was born at home in Two Rivers, Wisconsin to Henry and Nellie (O'Connell) Nilles. She graduated second in her class from Washington High School in Two Rivers and worked as a secretary at Hamilton's and the Manitowoc Shipyards before moving to Madison in 1945 where she took an office position at a dental supply company. Eleanore married Orwin Gerald Jacobsen on April 3, 1948. They built a house in Monona and moved there in 1949. Eleanore taught piano lessons for several years. She then worked as a checker for Sentry Foods (Metcalfe's) for 25 years and retired in 1992. After retirement, Eleanore volunteered three days a week in kindergarten and third grade reading classes at Glendale School in Madison until 2001, then continued with the reading classes until 2008. She also volunteered almost every week at Olbrich Gardens Visitors Center until November 2012 with 2000 hours of service. Eleanore and Orwin were among the earlier members of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, and she was very involved in the St. Anne's Society for many years. She served two terms as president and was treasurer for 27 years. Eleanore enjoyed sewing and made many of her young daughters' clothes. She then turned her creative talents to crocheting and made afghans for her children, their spouses, and grandchildren. Eleanore devoted many years to raising her children. After her husband Orwin passed away in 1971, she raised their five children who were still at home. Eleanore was an independent, spirited woman who loved her children and grandchildren, gardening, dark chocolate, her big backyard, bird watching, reading and crossword puzzles. She enjoyed traveling and visited Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Jamaica and many states including Hawaii and Alaska. Eleanore also enjoyed camping and hiking for over 40 years.
She will be missed by her eight children, Chris of Stoughton, Ellen (Dan Howard) of Florida, Vicki Jacobsen Klump (Gerald) of Middleton, Patricia (Alan Gurevich) of Seattle, Wash., David Pierce Jacobsen (Susan) of Sun Prairie; Paul (Shawn) of Dallas, Ore.; James of Monona; and Dean of Muskego. She will also be missed by her eleven grandchildren, Vanessa Taylor, Derek Pickard, Jamie and Melanie Klump, Kerry Hall, Elizabeth and Wolfgang Jacobsen, Jack Pierce Jacobsen, Madison and Logan Jacobsen, and Kaitlyn Jacobsen; and two great-grandchildren. Eleanore is survived by her brother, Dr. John (Bev) Nilles; brother-in-law, Daniel Scherer; sister-in-law, Helen Jacobsen; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Orwin; two children, Lee Andrew and Baby Jacobsen; grandchild, Jarred Jacobsen; her parents; two sisters, Marie Clark and Dorothy Scherer; her brother, Hubert Nilles; and son-in-law, Al Hall.
Memorials can be made to St. Stephen's Food Pantry in Monona, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, and Olbrich Gardens. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, with Father Bart Timmerman presiding. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2013, and also at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of Mass on Tuesday.
The family would like to thank Diane from St. Mary's Hospital and the staff at Agrace HospiceCare for their care of their mother.
Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2013, and also at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of Mass on Tuesday.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, with Father Bart Timmerman presiding.


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Malangi continually experimented with compositional format in devising paintings to venerate the Djan'kawu. He developed a series distinctive for the central placement of figures on the bark, in bold white pigment and rärrk on a dense black ground.
The depiction of the Ancestral beings in this way signals a sacred dimension and suggests a realm beyond the everyday. Thus, as the catfishis one essence of the Djan'kawu, represented on bark, it also becomes an icon of the Djan'kawu in the spiritual sense.
Malangi was painting these iconic, minimal works when he was in his late sixties; a mature painter and a ritual leader. The process of distilling the subject was an intellectual and spiritual exercise associated with attaining cultural authority and religious knowledge.


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I went to the First Colonial Target and they had the Lava figs. I picked up a set and Rocketboy got me a set as well so UK if you can't get yer paws on a set just PM me and the second set is yours.
I went to the First Colonial Target and they had the Lava figs. I picked up a set and Rocketboy got me a set as well so UK if you can't get yer paws on a set just PM me and the second set is yours.
Up, up, and OKAAAAY!!!
South Glen Burnie, Arundel Mills & Columbia WalMarts all had Ep. III DVD Commem. sets, but no clonetroopers...just Jedi & Sith. Has anyone found the trooper 3-pack, or heard of anyone who has. It seemed to be that it was not in the assortment, was only 1 per case, or just got eaten up by scalpers & collectors that fast. North Glen Burnie WalMart had Bly, Gree wave back in, with all available this AM...except Bly & Gree, of course.
"In my experience there's no such thing as luck."
Blue Snags found one over in California.Originally Posted by jonthejedi
Here's his post.
Up, up, and OKAAAAY!!!
Were the WM DVD sets with the other figures or in the video section? just wondering where to look.
2 WalMarts had them on that mostly Halloween-themed SW aisle fixture with the roleplay helmets, lightsabers, capes, etc(these seem to have Cinderalla/Princess costumes on one side for the girls, Star Wars on the other for the boys). The third WalMart just had them on the shelf where the Evolutions sets were. I also saw the exclusive WalMart Star Wars Pez collection sets(14.99 I think) on the endcaps of several of these aisle seasonal fixtures. Hope that helps Major Karr, and good luck!! I was not expecting these till 11/1, since the last coupla times they have been included with the pallet dump setups for the DVD's(Clone Wars cartoon, etc.) I stopped into Borders for a quick look see, and ended up spending $99 on a MR Anakin FX lightsaber. I must admit this is the first Master Replicas item I've ever purchased, and I couldn't have been happier playing with this thing(and fighting my son off). It's mounted on my rec room wall, already. They also had the Vader & Luke editions. This was at Columbia Borders.
"In my experience there's no such thing as luck."
Holy chipped beef on toast!!!I just scored the "final five", not at Target, but at the north Glen Burnie WalMart(same store that just got cleaned out of the Bly, Gree wave yesterday). Looks like the scalpers didn't get up today! Maybe 2 cases put out...I have 501st Tactical Ops Troopers stashed for anyone local who wants one...Valin, Sparky, blank, Sean, mtriv, etc...PM me for location. It's about 8:30 am now.
"In my experience there's no such thing as luck."
Sorry, been a bit busy lately guys.
I have had no luck at all finding these exclusives. I have probably checked Target 3-4 times since last Sunday and still nothing. Went today, nothing. I give up... I'll definitely take your extra set Slick . Going to send a PM.
Hey rcjedi, what's up? Good job on finding that big Ben figure. I figured that one would be pretty difficult to find. Of course I have still yet to lay eyes on any of them. I think I'm going to settle on getting the figures I want on the internet.
And to Slick, Congratulations to the Detroit Lions. After a disappointing loss last week, they bounced back today and beat the Browns. I picked up Detroits Defense/ST in one of my fantasy leagues and they filled in nicely for my other D/ST that was on a bye week. Their defense did an amazing job.
"That's the best deal you're gonna get. I won't tell you you can save yourself, because you can't."
I still have two 501st Tactical Ops Troopers stashed at the north Glen Burnie WalMart location. I haven't heard back from all my local fellow forumites...let me know if you're interested. I'm all caught up except for the DVD commem. 3-pack of tan clonetroopers...which was gone at every WalMart I checked.
"In my experience there's no such thing as luck."
nothing new at port coverington walmart
they didn't even have both sides of the special star wars center aisle display set up
no dvd 3 packs at all sorry jon will keep look out for clones
at last we will reveal ourselves to the jedi
Much appreciated! I have a feeling more will show up with the pallet DVD dump displays next week.
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A year ago, most of us were still trying to wrap our heads around the terms "Sporting Kansas City" and "LiveStrong Sporting Park." They were unfamiliar, and some would say even bizarre phrases, describing our re-named professional soccer team and its, then, still un-built new stadium.
All the changes seem to have worked. Rave reviews poured in for the new venue in KCK. The team made the playoffs. Attendance went up 84 percent. Merchandise sales went up 475 percent. And team TV ratings went up more than 100 percent. How's that for a turnaround?
This week, we're joined by one of the team's top star's and biggest goal scorers, Kei Kamara.
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Made of a flexible glass or plastic, optical fibers are waveguides that transmit light over long distances with little to no loss of color intensity.
Amazing But True
- The optical fiber consists of two parts: an inner core and a surrounding layer with a lower index of refraction. This difference in the refractive indexes allows any pulses of light that are sent down the waveguide to stay within the inner core. The process of total internal reflection allows the light to be transmitted down a cylindrical waveguide .
- Total internal reflection is the process in which light that is traveling in a medium hits a boundary at such an angle that the light is completely reflected. Looking at Snell's law, it is easy to see under what conditions and at what angles this would happen:
- Therefore, total internal reflection will occur when light is incident on the boundary of a second medium with a lower index of refraction and the incident angle is greater than the critical angle.
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Using the information provided above, answer the following questions.
- What is the purpose of having an inner and outer core in the optical fiber?
- If light is traveling from a medium with an index of refraction equal to 1.33 into air, at what minimum angle would total internal reflection be seen?
- How do the impurities in the material an optical fiber is made out of affect how much information is lost?


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Lots of exciting happenings lately in the Fair Trade movement. Find out about the $1,000 brand jam prize, how Chicago high schoolers are kicking it with Fair Trade, what the Wall Street Journal had to say about vodka and much more. It's Fair Trade Roundup time!
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Filmmakers to discuss 'Bombay Eunuch,' March 4
Posted February 29, 2004; 12:51 a.m.
Filmmakers Alexandra Shiva and Sean Cameron will introduce their 2000 work "Bombay Eunuch" and answer questions following the screening at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4, in the Rocky-Mathey Film Theater, Rockefeller College.
The showing is part of a spring semester film series "Sex in the Postcolonial City." Each film screened this term looks at the shifting intersections between gender, sexuality, globalization and urbanization in contemporary English-language cinema.
"Bombay Eunuch" explores the ambiguous position of the unique and vibrant community of eunuchs (known as "hijras") in urban India. As hijras are increasingly displaced from their traditional roles in rural communities, many have taken up lives as prostitutes in Bombay. There, they are faced with the dilemma of surviving social marginalization, urban poverty and the global AIDS epidemic.
Focused on the compelling figure of Meena, a leader of a eunuch family in Bombay, "Bombay Eunuch" depicts the struggle of one group of hijras as they attempt to negotiate their changing social world. Through interviews with these individuals and Western anthropologists, the film approaches issues of gender identity in South Asia from multiple perspectives. It also poses questions about the role of global media structures in the transformation of traditional lifestyles.
The showing is sponsored by the Department of English and the Graduate School. For more information, contact Kerry Bystrom or Nadia Ellis .
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