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additional cases resolved in the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program. This brings
to 11 the total number of cases released thus far. The programs goal
is to expedite resolution of some enforcement matters, reduce the cost of processing
complaints, and enhance overall FEC enforcement. Closed ADR negotiated settlement
summaries are available in the FECs Press and Public Records offices.
For a case to be considered for ADR treatment, a respondent must express willingness to
engage in the ADR process, agree to set aside the statute of limitations while the case is
pending in the ADR Office, and agree to participate in bilateral negotiations and, if
necessary, mediation.
Bilateral negotiations through ADR are oriented toward reaching an expeditious
resolution with a mutually agreeable settlement that is both satisfying to the
respondent(s) and in compliance with the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA). Resolutions
reached through direct and, when necessary, mediated negotiations are submitted to the
Commissioners for final approval. If a resolution is not reached in bilateral negotiation,
the case proceeds to mediation. It should be noted that cases resolved through ADR are not
Respondent agreed to work with Reports
Analysis Division (RAD) to correct incomplete reports regarding loans, filed amendments to
reports, and agreed to file for termination in accordance with provisions under the Act.
The Respondent acknowledged that by failing to file required reports it violated
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and take necessary steps to terminate reporting obligations under FECA.
Respondents filed amended reports and
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Topic: Fistulas/Drainage
Just when you think you are out of the woods another tree gets in the way! When my husband had his Whipple Surgery last October he ended up with 3 drainage sites. Only one has healed completely. The other 2 seem to heal then open again and we go back to heavy guaze or an ostomy bag. Has anyone had any experience with these lovely drainage sites? The DR told him last week if they don't heal we will look into closing them. Why the long wait and we are curious as to why they just don't close up on their own. Otherwise he is doing just fine. Right on schedule. Thanks.
Any suggestion I offer is intended as friendly advice based solely on my own experience. Please consult your doctor for professional guidance.

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The Domestic Violence Committee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of California played a key role in developing, editing and revising this pamphlet.
Violence happens between intimate partners and in families. It can start with shouting and cursing (verbal abuse) and can escalate to pushing, hitting and even death. Often the abuser will say he or she is sorry, and you want to believe that the abuse won't happen again.
But then, it does happen again, and sometimes it is worse. The abuser tells you that no one will believe you. The abuser says it is your fault. But no matter what you do or don't do, the abuse continues. And you are afraid.
You are afraid of your spouse, your boyfriend or girlfriend, your adult son or daughter. You want to leave, but you are afraid of what your abuser will do; there have been threats, even threats of bodily harm or death. You may have children whose safety is at risk.
You have reason to be afraid. But the situation is not going to get better. Violence escalates unless steps are taken to change things. Any children of the relationship could also be wounded emotionally by seeing violence between their parents or other family members.
You do not have to face the problem alone. Help is available—whether or not you decide to leave. People will believe you. National and local domestic violence hotlines can refer you to shelters, counseling, legal assistance and support in your area. And while the law cannot protect you absolutely from domestic violence, it can help you protect yourself.
You can file for a restraining order against your abuser free of charge. And if you do move out, you may be able to keep your new address confidential on official documents, such as court papers and your driver's license. No intimate partner or family member has the right to abuse you verbally or physically.
The law defines domestic violence as abuse toward an intimate partner or family member.
This may include your current or former spouse or dating partner, a person you have lived with or a relative by blood, marriage or adoption. It is a type of violence that cuts across all cultures, ethnic backgrounds, education levels, and income brackets.
It impacts same-sex partners as often as heterosexual partners. It occurs among teenagers as well as senior citizens, and men as well as women.
Domestic violence is behavior driven by a need to control. It can range from threats, annoying telephone calls and stalking (such as following the victim to and from work, and threatening the victim), to unwanted sexual touching, hitting and destruction of the victim's personal property.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you have children, they, too, could be at risk. When the police arrive, explain what happened. The officers can contact an on-call judicial officer and issue you an Emergency Protective Order (also called an EPO) on the spot. This legally prohibits the batterer from coming within a certain distance of you. It also may grant you temporary custody of your children.
To obtain an EPO, there must be an "immediate and present danger" that you and/or your child will suffer domestic violence, or that your child will be abducted by the other parent. The EPO will remain in effect for five court days or seven calendar days, whichever is shorter.
To obtain a longer-term restraining order, you must file an application for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) at your local family law court. If your application for a TRO is granted, it will take effect as soon as your abuser is served (which means personally delivered) a copy of your court papers.
You can request that a local law enforcement agency serve your court papers on your abuser free of charge. You or anyone protected by the TRO cannot serve the court papers on your abuser. Any other adult, however, may serve the court papers for you.
After you file your TRO application, the court will give you a date to return for a court hearing about three weeks later. Your TRO will be effective until this hearing. At the hearing, you may request that the TRO be made "permanent," which means that it may be good for up to five years even though the judge may make the order shorter.
The order may be renewed. Such restraining orders usually require the batterer to stay at least 100 yards—the length of a football field—away from you and have no contact with you, either in person or through others, by letter, e-mail, telephone or otherwise.
If you don't show up for the court hearing scheduled within three weeks of filing, your TRO will simply expire.
The papers served (personally delivered) to the restrained person warn that if he or she fails to show up for the court hearing, the judge may grant the requested orders for up to five years without further notice. To take effect, the "permanent" restraining order would have to be served on the abuser.
Yes. You may request that all children in the house be protected by the orders. If the abuser has harmed or threatened the children, including threats to abduct them, your request will probably be granted. The judge can order the restrained person to stay away from the children's school, the family home and any other location where they may be in jeopardy.
If you and the abuser are the children's parents, the judge may give you a TRO with temporary custody of the children and specific or no visitation to the other parent. If you are seeking custody of your children, you will have to attend court-ordered mediation before your court hearing for a permanent restraining order.
You may request a mediation session apart from the restrained person. And a support person may accompany you to the mediation session, though she or he cannot participate.
Yes. The court may issue an order for child and/or spousal support at the court hearing for a permanent restraining order if you have requested it in your application and have prepared an income and expense statement.
You may be able to get a child support order if you have any children with the abuser and can prove your abuser's relationship to the children. (You may be able to establish this relationship if you are married to the abuser, the abuser admits being the parent, or the abuser has previously been legally established as your children's parent.) You will have to complete, file and serve an Income and Expense Declaration with your TRO application.
And if you are married to the restrained person, you would be able to request spousal support. To do so, you would have to complete, file and serve an Income and Expense Declaration with your TRO application as well.
The judge also can assign you sole temporary possession of the family home—regardless of who owns it or whose name is on the lease. And the order can grant you exclusive use of other property, such as a car.
The law even allows the judge to require that certain debts be paid while the order is in effect, that property not be transferred or sold, and that the restrained person reimburse you for losses caused by his or her abuse.
What if you already have a divorce pending against your abuser? You may be required to file your restraining order in that case, or you may be permitted to file a new case. However, the court will probably merge the new case into the divorce case.
Not necessarily. Keep in mind that a restraining order can help protect you, but it is still just a piece of paper. Don't get a false sense of security. Studies suggest that restraining orders lower, but do not eliminate, the risk of ongoing violence.
Some batterers respect such orders; some do not. In some instances, seeking a restraining order may put you in greater danger of significant bodily injury or death. The data suggests that most serious injuries and fatalities occur after the victim leaves his or her abuser. You may want to consider moving to a domestic violence shelter or the far-off home of a friend unknown to the batterer.
Not leaving an abusive partner, however, could be extremely dangerous in the long run. Domestic abuse often escalates. Consider contacting a domestic violence advocate to help you create a detailed safety plan to protect yourself from future harm.
To find an advocate, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (799-7233) or, for TTY, 1-800-787-3224. Or go to www.ndvh.org. You can also find some guidance on the California Courts Web site at www.courtinfo.ca.gov (click on Self Help, then Domestic Violence and Making a Safety Plan).
Yes. Most family law courts have domestic violence programs that offer information on local resources. Many courts have programs that can assist you in filling out forms and prepare you to represent yourself in court.
Some may provide a "support person" who can accompany you to hearings. Most of these programs offer free services, but some may request a small fee or donation. You will have to check with your local court to see what is available.
No. In some courts, you may write "address confidential due to domestic violence" on your forms. Other courts require that you have an address where the court may contact you, but even a post office box would be sufficient.
Additionally, the law allows survivors of domestic violence to keep their home addresses confidential through the Safe At Home program, which is run by the Secretary of State's office.
If you meet certain criteria, the Safe At Home program will give you a substitute mailing address to use on official documents, including court papers and your driver's license. In addition, participants can suppress their DMV records, complete a confidential name change and register to vote without making their home address available to the public.
As a registered voter in the Safe At Home program, you automatically receive absent voter status.
Also, if you decide to get married while in the program, your address will remain confidential on those documents as well.
Here's how the program works: You apply through one of the many designated local domestic violence services programs. To qualify, you must meet criteria establishing you as a victim-survivor of domestic violence. Then you will be issued a Safe At Home ID card with the substitute address. All first-class mail, legal documents and certified mail sent to you at that address will be forwarded within 48 hours.
If you follow the rules, you can use the address for up to four years. For more information, call the program toll-free at 1-877-322-5227.
Or, visit the Web site at www.CaSafeAtHome.org. Keep in mind, however, that the Safe At Home program is simply one more protective measure. It is not a guarantee of safety.
While it may provide vital assistance, no such program is fail-safe. Use all measures possible to keep yourself and your children safe.
Nothing. Unlike other court applications, there is no filing fee for domestic violence restraining orders. In addition, you may request that a local law enforcement agency serve the order to your abuser free of charge. You must file a financial form to have the order served for free.
No. A restraining order is a civil—not criminal —action. It legally bars the abuser from coming near you. Its aim is to help prevent future domestic violence, to help keep you and your children from getting hurt. As long as your abuser does not violate the order or face any criminal charges, he or she will not be arrested.
However, the judge may order the abuser to attend counseling sessions or batterer's intervention classes. In granting the restraining order, the judge also could—if he or she feels it would help the situation—require you to get counseling as well.
Anyone, including an angry spouse, could report you to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at any time.
It is not, however, an automatic step in the court process to make such a report. This does not mean, of course, that it could never happen. But you need not be afraid that ICE will be notified automatically if you file for a restraining order.
You also should be aware of a special provision in the laws governing immigration and naturalization that may apply to you. If you are undocumented, contact an attorney immediately about your right to self-petition for legal status under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
Call 911 immediately if you believe that you might be in danger. At the very minimum, you should notify the police.
Remember to carry a copy of your EPO, TRO or permanent restraining order with you at all times. Show it to the police when reporting the violation. Restraining orders are valid nationwide. In California, they are entered into California's Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS); this means that a record of the order should be retrievable by every law enforcement agency in the state. But keep a copy of the order with you as an added precaution—even in California. The law states that the court must provide you with five stamped, certified, endorsed copies at no charge.
What happens to the abuser will depend on the specific situation. He or she could be arrested for violating the restraining order (a misdemeanor), jailed for up to a year and/or fined $1,000.
If the abuser takes or conceals a child in violation of the order or physically injures you, he or she could be charged with a felony, which is punishable by a state prison sentence and/or a fine.
Don't be caught off-guard.
Make a detailed safety plan to help you prepare for an emergency in case your abuser violates the restraining order (see #6). Teach your children what to do if the batterer shows up. Alert your children's daycare provider or school officials, and give them a copy of the restraining order.
Make sure that your home is as secure as possible. Consider installing an alarm system. Most importantly, refrain from contact with the batterer. Let your telephone answer machine pick up calls before you do. Confide in a trusted neighbor, and ask him or her to call police if the abuser comes near your home.
Only you can assess your particular situation. But there are compelling reasons for alerting your employer. For example, an unknowing co-worker could give the batterer your personal information, which you don't want him to know. Or, a co-worker could wind up caught in the middle of a violent scene in or near your workplace.
Perhaps you are worried that you will lose your job if you reveal your circumstances. If you inform your employer that you are a victim of domestic violence and that you must miss work to go to court, to the doctor or to another related appointment, the law prohibits the employer from firing you or demoting you simply because you are a survivor of domestic violence.
And if your supervisors are aware of the potential danger, they will be better equipped to help protect you and your co-workers. For example, they, too, could seek a restraining order if the situation warrants it. And company security could be warned to be on the lookout for your abuser—and to alert you and your supervisors if he approaches the building.
No. A domestic violence restraining order—instituted by the Domestic Violence Protection Act—applies only to certain kinds of relationships. Its specific purpose is to prevent the recurrence of domestic violence and to separate those involved so that they can "seek a resolution of the causes of the violence."
In contrast, a civil harassment restraining order, for example, usually applies to a variety of irritating, non-life-threatening kinds of harassment (such as a neighbor's dog that barks all night).
Both types of restraining orders prohibit contact and prohibit the restrained person from possessing or buying a firearm—or even trying to acquire one. By law, anyone violating this restriction is subject to a $1,000 fine and imprisonment. Such a violation is a separate federal crime as well.
Even if your problem involves domestic violence, you must meet certain criteria to qualify for this type of restraining order yourself. You must have dated, been engaged to, lived with or been married to the abusive person. You also would qualify if you have a child together or if you are otherwise related by blood, marriage or adoption.
What if, however, your daughter's boyfriend will not stop calling you in search of your daughter? Perhaps he is even leaving threatening messages on your answer machine.
In this case, your daughter may be able to seek a domestic violence restraining order, depending on the circumstances. But you, as the mother, would need to seek a civil harassment restraining order to legally bar your daughter's boyfriend from contacting you.
What happens next will depend on the circumstances that led to the arrest. How seriously were you injured? Was anyone else hurt? Did he or she threaten you or anyone else? Has he or she ever been arrested for anything like this before? Depending on the case, your abuser could be placed on probation and referred to a "batterer's" program, or spend time in custody.
A police investigator will probably contact you after the arrest. If not, you may want to call the police and request a follow-up interview. Some law enforcement agencies have special domestic violence response units. However, you should be aware that the handling of domestic violence cases differs from county to county.
It is not uncommon for batterers to be put on probation for three years and ordered to undergo one year of batterer's intervention classes in an approved program.
Judges presiding over such cases also frequently impose a criminal "stay-away order," which is similar to a TRO. You can also request such an order of the court. The criminal stay-away order usually will remain in effect throughout the batterer's probation.
For assistance with your case, you could call California's Victim Compensation Program at 1-800-777-9229 (or go to www.vcgcb.ca.gov and click on Victim Compensation) to find the nearest Victim/Witness Assistance Center. A Victim/Witness Assistance advocate may be able to provide you with some guidance.
In some counties, advocates can help you locate the investigator or prosecutor handling your partner's case, advise you of what to expect, and even escort you to court.
They also should be able to tell you whether your county has a victim-witness notification system that will contact you when your partner is released from jail. (For notification, you must register with the system.)
That decision is not yours to make. Your forgiveness does not excuse your partner from the consequences of committing a crime. As the victim, your opinion and perspective are important.
But an act of domestic violence is, by law, a crime against the state—not just a crime against you. If criminal charges are filed, it is up to the judge and, in some cases, a jury to decide whether there is enough evidence for a conviction.
If you are concerned about your safety because of the criminal charges against your abuser, discuss your concern with law enforcement and the prosecutor handling your case.
Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (799-7233) or, for TTY, 1-800-787-3224. Whoever answers the phone can help you deal with your situation, and can refer you to local shelters, counseling and assistance. You are not alone. Data suggests there are more than 8 million instances of intimate partner violence alone each year among adults nationwide—resulting in nearly 2 million injuries and 1,300 deaths a year. It is not your fault. And help is available.
In California, there are many local assistance programs. You may be able to get free counseling for your children as well as yourself. You may even be able to recoup wages lost while recovering from injuries incurred by a spouse or partner.
California's Victim Compensation Program provides such financial help to crime victims who meet certain criteria. Other losses that may be reimbursed by the program include the cost of medical and dental work, mental health counseling, financial support, a funeral and burial, and job retraining.
Call the Victims of Crime Resource Center toll-free at 1-800-VICTIMS (842-8467) or the Victim Compensation Program at 1-800-777-9229 for more information.
Whether or not you need a lawyer depends on your specific situation. For example, do you plan to file for divorce? Are you facing a custody dispute? Are you afraid that your children could be in danger if awarded to your spouse? What kinds of assets are at stake?
Property settlements and custody arrangements can be complicated. The ongoing threat of domestic violence only further complicates the situation. A lawyer can tell you how the court may divide your property and help you put your settlement agreement into writing.
A lawyer can also help you understand your legal rights regarding your children, and present your best case for custody and support.
You can probably find sufficient assistance, at little or no cost, to file for a TRO without hiring a lawyer. But domestic violence cases often involve a variety of issues, including spousal support and the division of property, in which a lawyer's assistance could have a crucial impact on the outcome. And if your abuser is represented by an attorney, you may want to have an attorney as well. Only you know the extent of your situation.
If you decide that you need a lawyer and you don't know one, ask a friend, co-worker, employer or business associate to recommend one. Or, you could call a State Bar-certified lawyer referral service in your area.
For an online list of certified lawyer referral services, go to the State Bar Web site at www.calbar.ca.gov/lrs. To hear a recorded message with the phone numbers of certified services in your county, call 1-866-44-CA-LAW (442-2529). If you are calling from out of state, call 415-538-2250 to hear the same message. Or, look in the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory under "Attorney Referral Service" or call a local bar association.
State Bar-certified lawyer referral services, which must meet minimum standards established by the California Supreme Court, can assist you in finding the right lawyer for your particular problem. Most of these services offer half-hour consultations for a modest fee.
Attorneys who are members of certified lawyer referral services must carry insurance, agree to fee arbitration for fee disputes, meet certain standards of experience and be State Bar members in good standing.
Lawyer referral service fees do vary. Don't forget to ask whether there is a fee for the referral or initial consultation. And if you decide to hire a lawyer, make sure you understand what you will be paying for, how much it will cost and when you will be expected to pay your bill. You may want to talk to several attorneys before you hire one.
Lawyers who handle custody and divorce cases are called family law attorneys. Some are "certified specialists" in family law. This means that they have met standards for certification set by the State Bar of California. However, not all lawyers who have experience and expertise in family law have sought certification.
What if you do not have enough money to pay for legal advice? You may belong to a "legal insurance" plan that covers these kinds of services.
Or, if you have very little income, you may qualify for free or low-cost legal help. Check the white pages of your telephone directory for a legal services program in your area. (California's statewide legal services Web site— www.LawHelpCalifornia.org —can help you locate a local program and provide you with additional resources as well.)
Or ask a State Bar-certified lawyer referral service if it offers free legal advice for individuals with a low income or can refer you to a no-cost legal services organization.
For more information, see the State Bar pamphlet How Can I Find and Hire the Right Lawyer? To find out how to obtain a free copy of this pamphlet and other State Bar consumer education pamphlets, call 1-888-875-LAWS (875-5297) or send an e-mail request to email@example.com. Or visit the bar's Web site— www.calbar.ca.gov —where you'll find the consumer education pamphlets, as well as information on ordering them. The pamphlets also can be ordered in bulk.
The purpose of this pamphlet is to provide general information on the law, which is subject to change. It is not legal advice. Consult a lawyer if you have a specific legal problem.
The State Bar of California
Office of Media and Information Services
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San Francisco, CA 94105-1639
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Pile ups on the water... not enough energy to turn the fly and leader over or if the line is piling up then you might need to look at a few other things...
Are you double-hauling?
The haul can put incredible energy into short casts like the ones you are making here.
Are you using an appropriate leader? Short, stout leaders will turn over the fly better, if it's the leader that piling up.
Did you consider cutting off the level tip of the flyline? You get a more direct transfer into the leader without the level tip, usually a foot or more.
Have you tried over-lining the rod a bit? If the rod is not flexing it's harder to get the energy transfer from the lever into the loop. If the rod is too stiff you are trying to push the rod harder and that usually doesn't work well with a wind-resistant or heavy fly. It does however work better to bend the rod and let it do the transfer to create a loop with a lot of dynamic tension.
Is there another pattern they would take that is less wind-resistant? If the cast is fine without these flies on the leader than maybe you could try another fly that they can't resist.
Have you tried sinking tip lines? A hybrid tip combines the grains of a floating head's rear half with the sinking front half, but in a way that the two are matched to form one head. This usually results in a line that gets the fly down while casting like a WF line.
Fish in the wee hours... smallies love to cruise the shoreline eating things on the surface at dawn and dusk
|Sorry for the confusion. I am a right hander,fishing off the stern, who as you said does not have trouble with the wind blowing the line towards my casting side, but rather trouble with the line landing in piles in front of me. Should I widen my loops, or is there something missing in how I throw a tight loop? I am worried, however, that with a wider loop I wil be constantly throwing the fly more towards the bow than anything.
Re: wind casting heavy flies
Also, heavy flies, average casts, in a boat.
Hmmm... do you mean that you are the "other man out" while one right-handed guy easily casts off the bow (outdrive usually drags the stern to the face of the wind while the lighter bow swings)?
So therefore you are on the stern trying to cast but the boat is in your way, correct? Either that or you are a lefty and have the wind blowing everything into you when you cast at the stern.
Please confirm that I understand your situation correctly so I don't misinterpret the question.
Good scenario!
wind casting heavy flies
Here's a purely situational thing that I've ran up upon several times after smallies but never with a flyrod: Big crosswind 15mph+ blowing left to right, sight fishing smallmouths on logs with heavier crayfish imitations 45-70 feet out, in a boat with another person. I'd be using my eight weight with a bassbug floating or a full-sink line. NO SHOOTING HEADS. Whats the best aproach?
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Posted January 30, 2008; 10:38 p.m.
"State of Denial: Politics, Islam and Nuclear Weapons in Pakistan" is the title of a talk by physicist Pervez Hoodbhoy of Quaid-e-Azam University in Islamabad, Pakistan, set for 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, in 16 Robertson Hall.
Hoodbhoy is chair of the Department of Physics at Quaid-e-Azam University, where he has taught for 33 years. He has won several awards for contributions to education in Pakistan as well as the UNESCO 2003 Kalinga Prize for the popularization of science.
Hoodbhoy also is involved in numerous social issues, including women's rights, the environment and nuclear disarmament. He is author of "Islam and Science: Religious Orthodoxy and the Battle for Rationality" and chairman of Mashal Books, a nonprofit organization based in Lahore that publishes books in Urdu on social, philosophical and scientific issues. He also has produced and directed several documentary films dealing with political, nuclear and scientific matters.
The event is sponsored by the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and the Program on Science and Global Security.


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Conference to honor Frederick Mote, Oct. 7-8
Posted September 28, 2005; 06:05 p.m.
A conference to honor the memory of Princeton Professor Emeritus of East Asian Studies Frederick Mote is planned for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7-8, in the Multipurpose Room of the Frist Campus Center.
Mote played a key role in advancing the study of China and East Asia at Princeton, working with others to create a rigorous Chinese language program and to expand the holdings of the Gest East Asian Library. He died Feb. 10 in Aurora, Colo., at age 82 following a long illness.
The conference will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. From 9:30
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For more information, contact Courtney Palmbush in the Program in East Asian Studies at (609) 258-9350.


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I'm a sucker for small towns. When faced with Main Street U.S.A., my knees go weak like a girl who's met her Prince Charming. Perhaps it's because I grew up in one, or maybe it's just a plain old preference, like beach vs. mountains. But maybe it has something to do with the fact that rural, quaint spots are where I tend to find my favorite houses. Many are old, rambling farmhouses painted white long ago, ranging in size from a couple rooms and a porch to sizeable affairs with wings that look to have been added as families grew. Some are grander dames with columns and stately entrances, but most have roofs of metal and screened doors on all sides, swung open several times a day. A yard big or small works fine for me, as long as it has at least one lazy, draping tree to help keep things cool (and for climbing, when the mood strikes). Given the rural setting, windows stay open for most of the night, particularly during summer.
I can't say that these old gals are the most up-to-date or efficient domains, but I can live with that. It's the romance in them that I like, so crooked floors and a drafty window or two are okay, even expected.
A few weeks ago, I had to head out to McClellanville to scout a house. With a population just shy of 500, it's a town with its own identity, generations of families, and a charm in its simplicity. After my house visit, I drove around the dirt roads and waterfront lots that snake through the little village. I couldn't resist taking some shots of favorite views and old dwellings—check out the attached photo gallery. Some are a bit grander than the modest American farmhouse, but that day, it was whatever caught my eye.
As for the house I was scouting? Stay tuned: it appears in the August issue of Charleston magazine, due out in a week or so.


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Cassie Lang was named the February employee of the month at North Mississippi Medical Center. She is the night shift supervisor in the Pathology Department.
Lang joined NMMC in June 2010 as a medical technologist and was recently promoted to her current supervisor position.
She attended the University of Mississippi, where she earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry in 2007. She then earned a bachelor's degree in medical technology in 2010 from Mississippi State University. She completed additional training with the NMMC Medical Technology Program.
Lauren Norman Fox, a financial adviser with Ameriprise Financial in Tupelo, has achieved the professional designation of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor through The College of Financial Planning.
She successfully completed the requirements that include course work and a series of examinations that cover pre- and post-retirement needs, asset management, estate planning and the entire retirement planning process using models and techniques from real client situations.
Justin Wilson was chosen Franklin Collection Service's employee of the month for April 2013.
He has been employed with the company for three years and is a member of its information systems department.
Joey Hughey recently was named North Mississippi Medical Clinics' March employee of the month.
Hughey has been the office manager at IMA-Tupelo since 2011. Before transferring to IMA, she was the office manager at North Mississippi Neurosurgical Services for three years. She attended Itawamba Community College in Fulton after graduating from Smithville High School.


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LAND AREA: 565.55 square miles
White: 78.2%
Black/African American: 18.9%
American Indian: 0.5%
Asian: 0.6%
Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Two or more races: 1.7%
Hispanic/Latino: 5.9% (of any race)
From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2014.
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REGION: Piedmont
RIVER BASIN: Roanoke, Cape Fear
NEIGHBORING COUNTIES: Caswell, Guilford, Stokes
Rockingham County, located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, was formed in 1785 from Guilford County and named for Charles Watson-Wentworth, second marquis of Rockingham, the British prime minister at the time of the repeal of the Stamp Act and a supporter of American Independence. It is partially bordered by the state of Virginia. Early inhabitants of the area included the Saura (Cheraw) Indians, followed by English, Scotch-Irish, and German settlers. Wentworth, the county seat, has the same namesake as the county and was incorporated in 1799. Other communities in Rockingham County include Reidsville, Eden (formed in 1967 by the merger of Leaksville, Draper, and Spray), Madison, Ellisboro, Williamsburg, and Ruffin. The Dan and Mayo Rivers flow through the county, as do Beaver, Matrimony, Quaqua, and Lovelace Creeks, among others.
Rockingham County farms produce agricultural goods such as tobacco, corn, peaches, blueberries, apples, blackberries, strawberries, tomatoes, Christmas trees, beef cattle, swine, and horses. Manufactures include textiles, furniture, food products, bricks, carpets, draperies, tobacco products, and plastics.
Among Rockingham County historic sites are the Penn House, built in 1932; the D. F. King House, built in 1875; the Tallula A. Richardson House, built in 1890; the Wright Tavern, erected in 1816; and the Troublesome Creek Ironworks, a Revolutionary War facility. Cultural attractions include the Dan River Arts Market, the Community Concert Series, the Rockingham Community Theatre Guild, and the Rockingham Theatre, the first theater in the state that was built to show sound films. The county also hosts festivals such as Gatsby Day at Chinqua-Penn Plantation, Shiloh Air Show, Mayodan Homecoming Festival, Eden Apple Festival, and the Madison Fair. Rockingham County's 2004 population was estimated to be slightly more than 92,000.
Additional resources:
Rockingham County Government: http://www.co.rockingham.nc.us/
Reidsville Chamber of Commerce: http://reidsvillechamber.org/
Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce: http://www.westernrockinghamchamber.com/
Digital NC, Rockingham County: http://digitalnc.org/counties/rockingham-county
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Rudersdorf, Amy. 2010. "NC County Maps." Government & Heritage Library, State Library of North Carolina.
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I must admit that at first I wasn't too excited when Nikon announced the AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED. Those specs, f/1.4 at 105mm, that really sounded a bit too ambitious. Probably a lens focused on 'character' rather than performance, a blown-up tele version of the bokehlicious AF-S 58/1.4. Even the high price (currently retailing for around 2300 EUR) fitted this initial perception.
Fujifilm has announced the fourth in its series of X100 rangefinder-style cameras: the X100F. The X100F features an updated sensor, revamped autofocus system, larger battery and tweaked ergonomics. We met with Fujifilm recently and got our hands on a pre-production sample. Click through for a quick product tour.
The Canon EOS 5D series is arguably one of the most recognizable camera lines of the digital age and the Mark IV is designed to appeal to the same wide range of enthusiasts and professionals. Nearly identical-looking to its predecessor, it receives substantial upgrades under the hood, including: a higher-resolution sensor with Dual Pixel autofocus, 4K video capture, an upgraded AF system, a touchscreen, improved weather-sealing, built-in Wi-Fi/NFC, an interval timer and GPS. All this adds up to a camera that fits into Canon's product line nicely as the all-around full-frame option.
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Following Fujifilm's strategy Sony started the FE system by releasing mostly high priced lenses first. Regarding their comparatively expensive full-format cameras, this was certainly a sensible approach. However, now that the initial quality rush is over, Sony is beginning to offer more affordable lenses for the rest of us. The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is one of them. That being said, Sony lenses have never been really cheap. In this case we are talking about the double price tag of its Canon/Nikon counterparts or about 300US$/EUR. That's quite a bit considering the fact that the lens has a simple optical and mechanical design. However, it is 3(!) times cheaper than its in-house mate, the Zeiss FE Sonnar T* 55mm f/1.8 ZA, so there's still a certain point for Sony users.
The Nikon D500 is a 21MP APS-C DSLR capable of shooting at up to 10 frames per second and featuring an autofocus system derived from the one in the D5. In other words, it's exactly the kind of high-end DX format body that appeared to have become extinct with the D300S.
PhotoWorkout's curator insight, June 20, 2016 1:30 PM
The Nikon D500 is a great DX Format Camera released in 2016. We too had written a Nikon D500 Review earlier over at PhotoWorkout.com.
Annie Leibovitz shoots British Royal Family portraits for The Queen's 90th birthday celebration - DIY Photography
Today marks the 90th birthday of Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and to record the occasion, celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz was chosen to create portraits of the Queen and her family.
I admit, I'm generally not much of a camera strap user. Oh sure, I have a few straps, but they tend to be utilitarian affairs more there for emergencies or #dadlife convenience ('What do you mean your feet hurt and I have to carry you the rest of the way through the zoo?'). Even when I was in the thick of my years as a working pro, I tended to work out of a bag far more often than I worked off my shoulder.
Several of the currently offered manual focus Zeiss Z-series lenses are based on fairly old designs, and that remains true even though Zeiss recently started to relaunch some of them as Milvus lenses featuring a way more modern look, still often housing the old optical designs, though. However, there are some newly developed lenses in the Zeiss portfolio, one of them being the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.
During the last decade the ultra-wide segment has been dominated by zoom lenses but it seems as if prime lenses are about to enter a renaissance. Lately Nikon released a 20mm f/1.8 and we've seen a bunch of updates from Zeiss and some promising announcements from a new player (irixlens.com). Now Sigma wouldn't be Sigma if they didn't come up with their own interpretation of the topic - the new Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM | Art. The most significant feature is, of course, the speed - at f/1.4 it is the fastest lens of its kind (on full format cameras at least). The price tag is surprisingly moderate at "just" 900US$/1000EUR. Despite being wider it is also cheaper than Canon's EF 24mm f/1.4 USM L II for instance.
One of the core elements of a professional lens system is a fast standard zoom lens. Fujifilm is targeting the higher end of the market so it's no surprise that they came up with their interpretation of the topic - the Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR. Some of you may hate the equivalence game by now but still ... this is equivalent to "24-84mm f/4.2" on full format cameras. As such it is a pretty attractive all-round lens which covers everything from moderate wide-angle to moderate tele views. Fast standard zoom lenses are never cheap in the first place and Fujifilm likes to stay away from budget offerings so if you feel the itch be prepared to pay ... a lot - currently about 1000EUR/1200US$.
It is no news anymore but Sigma is highly successful with their new "Art" and "Sports" lens series. Traditionally they have been regarded as a "cheap" mass manufacturer but they were able to improve their reputation quite dramatically. Sigma can now even ask a certain premium price for their high end product lines. Obviously this didn't go unnoticed neither by the original manufacturers nor by Tamron. Tamron, the 2nd biggest third-party manufacturer, had a period where they were seen as slightly ahead of Sigma in terms of quality but today this is no longer true (if it ever was really). In any case they seem to feel the heat and they had to do something about it. Among the first steps to reinvent themselves is the introduction of relatively fast prime lenses - namely the Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di USD VC and SP 45mm f/1.8 USD VC. This follows the recent trend of pushing this lens segment to new limits with the Zeiss Otus lineup at the very top of the food chain. Honestly, our first reaction upon the Tamron announcement was less than being thrilled. A max aperture of f/1.8 is by no means overly ambitious after all and the pricing is comparatively steep at 700EUR/600US$. This is also close to their Sigma rivals (35mm f/1.4 Art and 50mm f/1.4 Art) and the Sigmas are faster options albeit without image stabilization. In this review we'll have a look at the Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di USD VC. Other than the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art, this lens has to competing against the high quality Canon EF 35mm f/2 USM IS. So spec-wise it is an "in-betweener" here.
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The Fujifilm X-T2 is an updated version of the company's top-level DSLR-shaped APS-C camera. It's built around the same 24MP X-Trans sensor as the X-Pro2 but ends up being much more than an X-T1 with more pixels. Instead, the X-T2 is a camera that does much to address the X-System's remaining weaknesses, which can only broaden its already considerable appeal.
The Chinese Yongnuo brand name has been progressing by leaps and bounds. Soon after the launch of the YN 50 mm f/1.8 the producers announced the YN 35 mm f/2.0 and the YN 50 mm f/1.4. The company also suggested that in the future they wouldn't limit themselves to just Canon mount lenses and their line-up would also feature F Nikon mount instruments.
A few weeks back we reviewed an exciting product from a newcomer company - the Laowa 105mm f/2 STF. The characteristics of this lens are truly exciting and, even better, the performance is also top notch. Laowa is about to release another unusual lens - the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D - a fully corrected, ultra-wide full format lens which will be available in Canon, Nikon AI, Pentax K and Sony A- & E-mount (September 2016). Laowa provided us with a prototype just prior of the launch. The project will be partially funded via Kickstarter. The final retail price will be 949US$ but if you are bold, brave and especially fast, you may get a discounted one for 649US$ in the campaign. While you may think that the pricing is steep, you should be aware that the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4 USM L or Canon EF 14mm f/2.8 USM L II have a far higher price tag.
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When Nikon started upgrading its range of affordable fast primes, probably every Nikonian had its own personal wish list of fairly outdated AF-D primes that' he'd like to see a modern age equivalent to soon. The AF-D 20/2.8, design-wise dating back to the good-old days when autofocus was still something really exciting, must have been on many of them.
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35 mm is a classical and fairly popular wide angle focal length, so it came a little surprising that Nikon in its continued endeavor to update its line of midrange primes targeted other, less popular focal lengths, like 28mm, first. One reason might have been that Nikon's biggest group of customers - those using a DX camera - was already pleased for many years with a dedicated 35mm DX prime.
As of the time of this review, Canon's mirrorless system is solely targeting the budget market and despite a less then attractive overall system, they seem to be surprisingly successful with this strategy ... if we can believe their marketeers (...). A very recent addition to the entry level market is the Canon EF-S 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 STM IS. While it is primarily sold as a kit zoom lens (currently with the EOS M10), it is also available separately for about 300US$/EUR. Following the recent trend of pushing miniaturization Canon implemented a retractable design. Regarding its length of 45mm (in transport mode) we hesitate to call it a pancake zoom lens but it comes close at least. It is equivalent to a "24-72mm f/5.6-9.6" on full format cameras so it's slow, yes, but it's wider than the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 STM IS so besides its smaller size it adds a selling point there.
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Family: Hylidae, Treefrogs view all from this family
Description Warty skin. Grayish-tan/brown. 3 rows of black spots. Black stripe through eye.
Dimensions 1.9-3.2cm. (3/4-1 1/4")
Subspecies Striped - light stripe on upper lip. North Carolina through Florida coastal plain, also Mississippi.
Florida - spotted upper lip. Florida Peninsula.
Voice Rasping trill. Calls from vegetation on water.
Breeding All year if sufficient rains.
Habitat Temperate forests, temperate grassland, shrub-dominated wetlands, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, ponds, open excavations, seasonally flooded agricultural land, and canals and ditches.
Range North Carolina to Florida coastal plain. Also s. Mississippi.
Discussion Nocturnal. Sometimes spotted foraging in the day. Not an avid climber due to its small toe pads. Burrows in ditches.


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A couple of weeks ago I lost the cylinder for my H&R STR .022 starter pistol. It is a 9 shot .22 cal. I haven't had any luck finding parts.
I've had the damn thing for 30 years and never even lost the pin!
I am hoping someone has a cylinder or H&R pistol they would like to part with. Also, if someone knows were I can find a new part let me know.


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No I haven't gone completely mad, at least not yet!/> I know it is still Monday for a large part of the world, but as I don't know when, or if, I am turning my computer on tomorrow, I am posting your challenge today.
Now because it is Christmas I am going to let you choose your freebie. You can pick any of the freebies found on the Freebies page of the boutique, including the full kit A Narrative. You can use more than one freebie if you wish.
Post your layout in General Message Board Challenges gallery and post a link back here so we can all LSL on your layout.
I can't wait to see what you come up with.
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Here is my layout I've Been Good
Posted 24 December 2012 - 10:15 PM
I just checked in on Christmas Eve and saw the early (for us) Christmas gift of choosing our own freebie. What fun! Now to sneak in a little scrapping time....
Posted 25 December 2012 - 01:43 AM
I am going to try to get a layout done for this challenge! I have to make a pie for a late dinner, but nothing else. It's a really quiet Christmas at Casa Kieffer.
Posted 25 December 2012 - 05:48 AM
I'll see what I can do when the Christmas Hoopla is over today!
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Here's mine, Wonderland Finally got to finish this one. I used freebies from yesterday's forum page, and also from the 12/11 freebie challenge; plus more freebies.
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text: In March 2010, investigators from the Chinese Diabetes Society (CDS ) published a study that captured headlines in the popular as well as the medical media around the world. It estimated that the number of people with diabetes in China had risen in excess of 92 million. With the release of those findings, China took over from India the dubious mantle of diabetes capital of the world. The authors look at the epidemiological contribution of type 1 diabetes to the national and global figures, and present a major new study aimed ultimately at improving care for people with the disease in China.


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There are seven statewide referendum questions on the November 3 ballot. Some of them are getting a lot of public discussion, including ads online and on TV and the radio. Others have slid by pretty much under the radar. But they're all on that piece of paper, and you should know what your options are.
Question 1: Same-sex marriage"Do you want to reject the new law that lets same-sex couples marry and allows individuals and religious groups to refuse to perform these marriages?"
As soon as Governor John Baldacci signed gay marriage into Maine law on May 6, everyone knew where this debate was headed — to the ballot box. Indeed, same-sex marriage opponents, led by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, immediately started collecting the 55,087 signatures they would need to get a "People's Veto" on the ballot; they say they want to let Maine citizens decide this issue, rather than leaving it up to the elected representatives who voted, in April and May, to pass the bill through the state Legislature. Since the summer, (pro-marriage) No On One: Protect Maine Equality and (anti-marriage) Stand for Marriage Maine have been engaged in a full-on firefight, each struggling to gain the upper hand with regard to fundraising, public awareness, and voter outreach. Both sides have pulled in big names and big dollar amounts from out-of-state supporters. On an off election year (with no big races to grab our attention or media time), it's clear that gay marriage is the big question on this year's ballot.
(See "Same-Sex Marriage," by Deirdre Fulton, March 27; and "Play-by-Play," by Deirdre Fulton and Emily Parkhurst, April 30.)
Question 2: Automobile excise tax"Do you want to cut the rate of the municipal excise tax by an average of 55 percent on motor vehicles less than six years old and exempt hybrid and other alternative-energy and highly fuel-efficient motor vehicles from sales tax and three years of excise tax?"
The idea behind this citizens'-initiative question is to encourage people to buy newer, more efficient cars by giving them a tax break if they do. That would, in turn, improve the efficiency of Maine's vehicle fleet, reducing fuel usage and carbon emissions. But state and municipal spending would not automatically decrease as a result of this, and yet revenue would. So someone else will have to pick up the tab, likely requiring adjustments to other taxes, including property taxes.
Question 3: School-district consolidation"Do you want to repeal the 2007 law on school district consolidation and restore the laws previously in effect?"
Before the school-consolidation law was passed in 2007, Maine had nearly 300 school districts, each with its own superintendent and administrative staff, and most with their own purchasing and finance departments, curriculum-planning staff, and so on. The goal of the law is to get down to fewer than 100 school districts around the state, thereby reducing "overhead" spending on administrators by as much as $30 million a year, while still keeping funds available for teachers and educational efforts. Rural districts, in particular, have gotten significantly larger, which opponents fear will reduce local control of curriculum and other educational decisions. Urban districts will either not have to consolidate any further (like Portland) or may absorb small nearby districts.
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Smashed fingers is an injury involving trauma to one or more fingers.
Finger(s) - smashed; Crushed digits
If an injury to a finger occurs at the tip and does not involve the joint or nail bed, you may not need the help of a doctor. If the tip of your finger bone is broken, your doctor may not recommend a splint.
If the injury is more toward the palm or involves the joint, seek medical help right away.
Finger(s) can be smashed by a hammer blow, a car door, a desk drawer, a baseball, or some other force.
Apply an ice pack to decrease swelling. Over-the-counter pain medicines may help relieve discomfort.
If pain becomes severe, with blood under the fingernail, talk to your health care provider. Your health care provider may guide you in taking the following steps to relieve the pressure and prevent the fingernail from falling off.
This procedure can be repeated if the hole closes over and the pressure rebuilds.
Wash the finger carefully before and after the procedure. Seek medical help if the crush area is very dirty, if the procedure does not work, or if the finger looks like it might be infected. You may need antibiotics.
Seek medical attention right away if the finger is bent or if the injury involves more than the tip of the finger.
Teach safety to young children. Use caution when shutting doors to make sure fingers are not in danger.
Lyn ET, Mailhot T. Hand. In: Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al, eds. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Mosby; 2009:chap 47.
Butler KH. Incision and drainage. In: Roberts JR, Hedges JR, eds. Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2009:chap 37.
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Engineering Council honors teaching excellence, Nov. 14
Posted November 8, 2002; 12:58 a.m.
The Engineering Council and President Shirley Tilghman will present the School of Engineering and Applied Science Excellence in Teaching awards at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, in the Friend Center Convocation Room.
The faculty receiving the award are: Frank Calaprice, professor of physics; Jeffrey Carbeck, assistant professor of chemical engineering; and Ronnie Sircar, assistant professor of operations research and financial engineering.
The teaching assistants receiving the award are: Michael Leung, physics; Alessandra Pantano, mathematics; and Lisa Worthington, computer science.
A reception will follow the awards presentation.
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Do you struggle to believe that good things are coming your way? Cultivating optimism when you're feeling depleted from life can seem exhausting, or even impossible. But all is not lost! Even in your darkest times, you can look forward with anticipation to a bright future.
Keep these ideas in mind to help you recover your optimism:
- What does reality indicate? It's easier to be most optimistic when a positive outcome is likely, but sometimes you need to know when to let go or to make a change.
- Taking positive action to produce a better outcome also boosts your optimism because you cease being a helpless victim of life's circumstances.
- Even if life seems full of situations that look less-than-promising, you never know what may actually end up happening. When you open your mind, you're in a better emotional position to find optimism. And you're wise to expect the best, because new possibilities lay around every corner.
- Whether you play a musical instrument, love working on cars, or enjoy pursuing any other activity, be sure to set aside time in your week for your hobby. If you can, enjoy some "me" time each day.
- Practicing your craft, hobby, or passion will help prevent you from hanging your hopes on another person, place, or thing. All the joy you need is within you and you'll rediscover this moment by moment as you do what you love.
- Following your bliss also helps keep you in the present. The past has already passed. And the future hasn't come yet. All you have this moment. Don't you want to make the most of it? When you do, your future almost invariably turns out to be more to your liking also!
- Although you undoubtedly were looking forward to whatever didn't happen, or were happy to avoid what did, the truth is that the future is in your hands.
- Maybe you always wanted to try freelancing, or making something with your hands for a living. Now is the time to run in that direction. Nothing is stopping you anymore, not even waiting around for a different dream to come to pass.
- If you find yourself really feeling depressed, and nothing seems to work to banish it, you may want to check out professional counseling services. Therapists are trained to walk people through all sorts of life transitions and can definitely assist with yours.
Although Alexander Pope wrote, "Hope springs eternal," you may also find it wise to recognize where to place your optimism and how to rediscover that feeling when you're down.
If you open your mind to new possibilities and explore the tips above, you'll be pleased to find that, once again, you're looking toward the future with optimism and excitement!


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Over the years I had the opportunity to train with some folks who did quite well with their dogs. To quote the late Mike Greene "get the cripples out of the way before you go after the tough ones", which is a different way of saying shortest bird next in line, irrespective of order thrown. I also had the privilege of day training with one of the greats in this sport for over 20 years, all you had to do was watch the examples in training to see what worked well.
The only time I believe you can have a problem is when it's difficult for the dog to recognize that there is a short bird next to be taken out of order. & that happens, then you have to prove your worth as a handler.
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So after all this discussion. Does anybody train for "Ideal" selection as Dave describes??
eg; In training making the dog pick up the shortest bird last.......So that in a trial they can use "Ideal" selection vs Secondary????
Or do the you train with "Secondary" selection as your default?
This is an honest question. When I left the game it was "secondary" selection all the way. We trained that way and handled that way....
Has anything changed???
Curious, Randy
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Another good reason for this type of training. Go to whatever bird you are sent for, long or short. It's a thing of beauty when they do it.
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Narcolepsy is a disorder of the nervous system. It results in frequent, involuntary episodes of sleep during the day. Sleep attacks can occur while you drive, talk, or work.
The cause is unknown. It is thought to have a genetic link. There is increasing evidence that it may be an autoimmune disorder. In this type of disorder, the body's own immune system attacks a part of the brain.
Having family members with narcolepsy is a risk factor for the condition.
Symptoms usually start during the teenage years. Onset may range from 5-50 years old. Symptoms may worsen with age. They may improve in women after
Symptoms include:
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You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. If narcolepsy is suspected, you may be referred to a specialist in sleep disorders.
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There are no guidelines to prevent narcolepsy. But, you can try to prevent symptoms by:
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Bhat A, El Sohl AA. Management of narcolepsy.
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Dauvilliers Y, Arnulf I, et al. Narcolepsy with cataplexy.
Lancet. 2007;369:499-511.
Feldman NT. Narcolepsy.
Southern Medical Journal. 2003;96:277-282.
Narcolepsy. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at:
http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T116132/Narcolepsy. Updated January 4, 2016. Accessed September 26, 2016.
Narcolepsy fact sheet. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. National Institutes of Health
website. Available at:
Updated April 2016. Accessed June 20, 2016.
Narcolepsy: new understanding of irresistible sleep.
Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2001.
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Slash a little fat by trying turkey bacon. It has the same smoky flavor as pork bacon but much less fat. One slice of regular bacon weighs in at about 6 grams of fat per slice versus turkey bacon at roughly 1/2 gram of fat per slice.
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WHO and UNICEF 'Global action plan for the prevention and control of pneumonia and diarrhoea' (GAPPD) report is out
New Delhi: The WHO and theUNICEF have released the 'Global action plan for the prevention and control of pneumonia and diarrhoea' (GAPPD) report, which provides the up-to-date strategies and evidence needed to significantly reduce childhood deaths and illness.
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The full 'Global action plan for the prevention and control of pneumonia and diarrhoea' (GAPPD) report
Moreover, it is for the first time that GAPPD is simultaneously taking on the two leading killers of children, including pneumonia and diarrhoea. It is estimated that in India, these diseases are responsible for nearly one-third of deaths in children under age five, claiming more than two million lives each year. While diarrhoea accounts for about 12 percent, pneumonia accounts for 23 percent of deaths in children aged under-five in India.
The GAPPD report is based on recent data and evidence collected in a special series published in The Lancet. It provides a framework to protect children, prevent disease and treat children, who become sick using proven interventions that have contributed to major reduction in child deaths. GAPPD called on national governments to prioritize the fight against pneumonia and diarrhoea and is designed to inform country policies and practices. The report made recommendations to governments on interventions that will help reduce child deaths due to these diseases.
Dr Naveen Thacker, standing committee member, International Pediatric Association, and president elect, Asia Pacific Pediatric Association, while speaking about the initiative, said that, "We know what happens when the world comes together to take on killer diseases. We've eliminated the threat of small pox and we are drawing close to eradicating polio. Pneumonia and diarrhea could be next, if we come together again to take action now by prioritizing and implementing the integrated approach laid out in the GAPPD."
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Novartis $78 mn 'golden handshake' to outgoing chairman Dr Daniel Vasella has sparked widespread anger
Singapore: Novartis' decision to give a "golden handshake" of $78.16 million (72 million Swiss francs) to outgoing chairman Dr Daniel Vasella has sparked a wave of anger among shareholders and politicians alike.
Dr Vasella is expected to receive the money in parts of $13.03 million (12 million francs) over six years, if he respects the non-competition clauses of his contract. Dr Vasella faces stiff criticism from activist shareholder groups and the news on his package will boost support for a March 3 referendum to give shareholders a veto over excessive manager pay.
Dr Vasella said in a statement that Novartis would pay him a maximum of $78.16 million (72 million francs) as per as fair market value, if he refrained from making his knowledge and know-how available to competitors.
Dr Vasella said that he intended to donate the whole amount (net of taxes) to charity. Novartis spokesman Mr Eric Althoff said that Dr Vasella would not comment further before Friday's annual general meeting in Basel.
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Congratulations to Chris Hatch, a true amateur who trains and handles his own dogs. In this case, he is also Saber's breeder. How sweet that is !
It was a DOUBLE HEADER this past weekend for Chris and Saber .... FC/AFC Teal Creek Patton's Saber won the Open and won the Amateur in Anderson, CA. Saber now has 100 all-age points. He also is qualified to run the 2013 National Amateur. The Open win may have qualified them to run in the 2013 National Open, too.
Chris is not retired. He is a working man who trains Saber on weekends, after work until dark, and sometimes takes one day off during the week to train. When not running trials, he judges. Chris Hatch is dedicated to this sport and we salute him on a JOB WELL DONE !
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"Holy windfall, Batman!" The Batmobile has just sold for US$4.2 million ($5 million).
The original black, bubble-topped car used in the 1960s Batman TV show sold at auction over the weekend.
The Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, supplied the selling price but did not give the winning bidder's name.
The car's owner - auto customiser George Barris, of Los Angeles - transformed a one-of-a-kind 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car into the sleek crime-fighting machine. It boasted lasers and a Batphone and could lay down smoke screens and oil slicks.
Meanwhile, the nearby Gooding & Company auction house realised US$28 million in sales for 48 lots sold, on day one of its annual Scottsdale auctions.
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Here's the link to the article, but I've reposted it in its entiretyJ.J. Abrams, known as the force behind hit TV series like Lost and Fringe, and fresh off having revitalized the Star Trek franchise, has now been tapped to direct the new Star Wars VII movie. The excitement which comes from the possibility that Abrams might be able to breathe as much new life into Wars as he has into Trek is also tempered by the fact that Star Wars fans were excited when George Lucas first announced that he would be making three new Star Wars movies… and that didn't turn out so well. In that light, here's a look at what we all learned from the prequel debacle, and what the talented Mr. Abrams must keep in mind as he attempts to use the Force on the Star Wars franchise…
1) Make it fun: The original Star Wars movies had noticeable instances of cheesy dialogue, wooden acting, and plot holes which were literally hand-waved away – but we didn't care, because those three movies were fun. The prequels tried to be better movies, and perhaps on paper they were: the scripts were more sophisticated, and A-list actors were brought in across the board. But those movies took themselves way too seriously, and sapped all the fun out of our childhood memories in the process. Abrams brought Star Trek back from the dead with a movie which was a combination of riveting and fun, so much so that most viewers didn't notice the plot holes until repeat viewing. He'll have to do the same with Star Wars, but perhaps with more of an emphasis on the good old swashbuckling fun which made the original Star Wars such a guilty pleasure.
2) Ditch the cutesiness: George Lucas created the cutesy C3PO and R2-D2 for the original movies, and they were beloved. So he created the cutesy Jar Jar Binks for the prequels, which became one of the most hated and ridiculed movie characters of all time. The difference was that his droids were the right kind of cutesy. It's a fine line to walk, as Lucas found out the hard way when he swung and missed with Binks. It'll be up to Abrams to come up with the right kind of cutesy which adds to his Star Wars universe rather than detracting from it, lest he end up with the apologies-in-advance nickname of Jar Jar Abrams…
3) Follow a winnable plotline All of the various mistakes aside, the prequels may have been doomed from the start based on their mere premise. It's one thing to go back in time and tell a story that everyone already knows the ending to. It's another thing entirely to make prequels which center around a cute child growing up to become a serial killer, murdering a bunch of kids, and getting his arms and legs chopped off by his own mentor. Was anyone really looking forward to the final minutes of the third prequel? Abrams has the benefit of picking up with Star Wars 7 sometime after Return of the Jedi, meaning he can go anywhere he wants as far as plot. But that's a double edged sword because Jedi ended with the main characters all in good places. In order to create drama, he'll have to put those beloved characters into some less than cheerful scenarios. And he'll have to do so without taking things to such a dark place that no one is excited for how the heroes get themselves out of it in Star Wars 8…
1) This argument said their SHOULD BE cheesy dialogue, wooden acting, and plot holes.
Maybe cheesy dialogue: "I'll see you in hell!" - "Laugh it up fuzzball!" and lame sentences that might have been written just to place inappropriate sexual commentary when no one can prove it: "It's possible he came in the south entrance," and "I have felt him, My Master." Why not, "I've sensed his presence in the Force, My Master."?
But Qui-Gon was supposed to be a Jedi Master who controlled his emotions (like Spock in Star Trek) and people said Liam Neeson (a very capable actor) was wooden in TPM because of bad dialogue, lack of enthusiasm, or lack of directing? I think he was DIRECTED to be wooden - or stoic in other words. Like someone controlling their emotions. Obi-Wan and especially the rest of the cast were not supposed to be as good at that, but Liam Neeson was the lead.
I don't think in Luke's generation we have wooden characters. I don't see Mark Hamill being directed to have become that way. Especially if he allowed himself to marry (Mara Jade most likely whether they use more EU or not) and have a son he's training (confirmed by almost all accounts including Lucas' words - and probably Ben Skywalker).
Finally, no continuity errors, deliberately un-policed for inconsistency. I could just see JediTricks jumping all over an errors. Our old friends Grand Admiral Thrawn and Stillakid would. Princess Leia remembering her mother in ROTJ anyone? Only if they ret-conned this to say a handmaiden that was killed replaced Padme's body for the funeral, because Padme was still alive (and yes, her parents helped the cover-up since they would have known that wasn't their daughter).
SIDENOTE: this is why I'd write Padme as a character in the new between 3 and 4 "Rebels" animated series. Tragically, she will die. And I think Vader should kill her - not knowing he did it - or even that she ever still lived. But then Leia can know her mother. It would make ROTJ make more sense.
Otherwise, Leia could have said, "I do remember my mother. She was an Ewok," and that would make more sense. But maybe Leia refers to R2's holograms of Padme? Natalie Portman can even make a cameo and record these. It would get things straight.
To paraphrase and adapt Obi-Wan's E6 dialogue....
NATALIE PORTMAN: "Leia, when I first met your father he was a great hero to my people. I was amazed at what a powerful Jedi he then became. He protected me and nurtured our love. But the Clone Wars took him away from me and he was plagued by dark visions, and then betrayed by the Chancellor, and one of my own most trusted former advisors, Palpatine. Leia, be ware of the Dark Side...." etc etc.
Natalie records this and ILM renders it in blue, R2D2 projects it, and Leia shows it to Allanah Solo? Her nephew Ben Skywalker? Her own daughter Jaina? Maybe even her brother Mark Hamill as Luke (though I presume at this point past ROTJ he has already seen it before.)
2) R2D2 and C-3PO were not overly cute, ever. C-3PO was the most annoying SW character until JarJar came along.
The cutesiness was when the Ewoks were brought in. George wanted to bookend the entire 6 episodes with happiness. Just in case he worried he'd be too subtle, he hit us over the heads with frogs and furballs! I mean he wasn't just saying TPM and ROTJ began and ended with happy days, he punched us for good measure, and then kept beating us to get the point across.
In case you don't understand "Gungans and Ewoks were supposed to make you happy." You're just so happy you walk around all day looking for Gungans and Ewoks like they're leprechauns with posts of gold at the end of rainbows.
Perhaps because the Ewoks didn't speak and imitate human stereotypes (even though I found it funny - the stereotyping, not that it was put into the Star Wars movie just because of the movie belonging to Star Wars) the Ewoks wind up being less annoying than the Gungans.
But you don't need a cutesie character at all do you? In CW Animated, who was the regular cutesie character? Ahsoka? No. She was a character that grew and got down on her mistakes, not kept making more of them for comic relief. You can have humor or light moments without a fool character. I understand "the fool" was a part of classic Greek mythology from which Star Wars got off the ground from. But it's been done. Besides, C-3PO will still be around. So it can be subtle. But if Threepio has less screentime, it won't upset me. Furthermore, we don't need to create "another one."
I really hope JJ understands this and doesn't create a talking Alpaca that can fly spaceships or adds Wilfred to Star Wars - or worse, has Boba Fett training his own son, who's a clumsy journeyman who blows up Slave-One by pressing the wrong button.
The Legacy comics nor the Heir to the Empire books had comical side-kick characters added. They work great.
3) Finally, EVERYONE was looking forward to seeing Anakin becoming Darth Vader - legs and arms chopped off, lava etc.
All the original generation of fans.
I think that NOW, if new Star Wars fans (your kids or kids' kids) get shown the films in Episode Order, especially even with the CW cartoon being supplanted between 2 & 3, they will be shocked and traumatized by Anakin's fall to the Dark Side (which could have also been done with better dialogue to explain the "deal with the devil" Anakin is making for Palpatine to help him save Padme, which the Jedi are forbidding).
In fact, in ROTS, or CW, Obi-Wan should have learned of (not just suspected) Anakin's marriage. Maybe it should have even come out as a scandal while Palpatine was trying to get Mace to put Anakin on the High Council? Then maybe in lines of dialogue, Anakin would have confided in Obi-Wan that he wanted to be a Master so he could get into the Masters' archives and learn Sith secrets to save Padme from death (if they ever existed and Palpatine wasn't just lying about that).
Finally, as to Anakin killing the younglings for example? Palpatine should have said "you do something for me first..." and also provided Anakin the thought that if he stormed the temple with the 501st, he and Palpatine would have access to the hidden archives and the Sith holocrons or anything else the Jedi had in their archives.
Jocasta Nu could have gotten an awesome fight scene too. Because she's the most important character: Jocasta Nu!
Look, I'm actually NOT changing the plot to ROTS - I'm augmenting it or revising it in some parts, just to get what was glossed over or should have been explained.
Also, the Jedi kids Anakin killed? They would be orphans with Force skills uncontrolled by anyone. That was the reason they were not allowed to just run loose. They'd all become criminals or something to survive. Or start up a Rebel Alliance of toddlers. It should have been explained. Anakin still was not as depraved of character that he'd kill kids for no reason.
There was a reason but you have to think about it and hope you're right.
As to Episode 7, I think we could start dark - like with Jaina being forced to kill her brother and then moving on to a new plot that's not covered by the books. But that's probably the most tragic moment in any of the post-ROTJ EU books and a watershed moment: a heroic Solo child being forced to kill their own sibling. Now that's "Hunger Games."
But Star Wars has never had a long time pass during the onscreen time of any movie. Such as this was when Jaina was 26 and now she's 32 all of the sudden.
Yeah, maybe they'll just have Carrie and Mark play Leia and Luke when they were younger than the actors are now.
Then Episode 7 and 8 can be dark. They can still be "fun," but Episode 9 will bring us out of the new darkness.
Or do you all want Episode 7 to start with an integrated Gungan / Ewok band?
See mistake No. 2 above!
We don't need Star Wars to TELL US when we're supposed to be happy. Nor keep pandering and merchandizing to little kids frogs and teddy bears.


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Gestational diabetes, defined as 'any degree of glucose intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy' has increased over the last 20 years, reflecting the increasing frequency of type 2 diabetes in the underlying population. Despite being associated with several pregnancy complications, and increasing the risk of both mother and child developing type 2 diabetes later in life, gestational diabetes remains a neglected maternal health issue. Indeed, the low political priority given to gestational diabetes on the global stage is a missed opportunity for accelerating progress towards the Millennium Development Goal 5, the most off track, to improve maternal health. This article seeks to explain the underlying causes for the invisibility of gestational diabetes on the global development agenda, and identifies potential strategies to increase the visibility of gestational diabetes.
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