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This movie was meant to be shown at G8 leaders summit in July 2005. Though shortly before the event they decided it is indecent to show famous country leaders in animal image. But we've always known they're such animals, right? In the savage world of wild politics...
Rated 4 / 5 stars September 3, 2008
yeah, great, let's kill all mankind.......
-sigh- my response when someone says "all humans on the planet have to die." is "Commit suicide. That's one down." sorry to say, it's not going to happen.
and yeah, I get what you're saying, I don't mean that you want all humans dead yourself, you're saying that animals want us dead for polluting, as animals should. This has a good, unhateful message that has been repeated over and over and I think the powers that be finally get it.
Rated 4 / 5 stars October 7, 2007
your flash was pretty kewl. i glad that you made George Bush look stupider than usual. Then again, he can do that just fine himself. :P
Rated 5 / 5 stars April 20, 2007
Loved it all- great message, great animation, and funny- its a shame george didnt get to see himself bovineised.....well.... more bovineised than usual
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars August 3, 2006
so thats why bears want to fight me
had to write one cos the last one was far too serious and deep. i think your message is a good one


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hey all...been shpping for some new kegs lately and homebrewing.org has corny kegs on sale! Thought i'd pass this on in case anyone else needs them...https://www.homebrewing.org/5-Gallon-Cornelious-Keg-40Ball-Lock41_p_70.html Best price i've seen for quite some time. Can finally get rid of someof my old firestone kegs now, woohoo!
Good deal, but this scares me away for some reason: "Soda is dumped out-not rinsed!" Keg connection has some for just a few dollars more and they take several more extra steps to make sure you get a good clean pressure tested keg.
Tap 1: DFH Pumpkin Tap 2: Amber Primary 1: Nut Brown Ale Primary 2: Secondary: Imperial Pumpkin Bottled: American Barleywine On Deck: Pecan Brown Ale
yeah, its about $10 more from keg connection for me...i always soak my new kegs in straight a anyways...i've had some that have quite a bit stuck to the bottom and it always cleans it up without too much work. Hopefully none of them will be too bad I know several people on here have ordered from them in the past w/o complaints
Has anyone ordered these? On the site it looks like O rings and popins were extra. If you need to add these in kegconnection seems like a better deal.
Thats what I like about kegconnection. They send their kegs with O rings and seals already replaced PLUS an extra set!!!!
For more information about these kegs check out this thread...http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f16/16-corny-kegs-not-mine-145448/

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Written by Jane Core Thomas, West Liberty
As we quickly approach Election Day, I would like to ask the West Liberty-Salem school community to join me in supporting Kent Eichenauer for reelection to the WL-S school board. We are extremely fortunate to have an excellent school that strives to provide a quality education for each and everyone of the students it serves. One way to ensure that we maintain a high level of achievement for our school is to support and vote for board members that are dedicated to maintaining academic excellence for all students, represent the values of our district and are committed to being good stewards of the district's resources. Kent has proven himself to be a dedicated board member who represents all of the members of our community and is not limited to focusing on narrow issues and concerns. Kent is committed to our community and the students of our community and has exhibited this commitment through hard work on behalf of the board, respectful representation and involvement in the school and its activities. As a board member for the past eight years, Kent has exhibited strong leadership in his ability to listen, question, work with colleagues and make thoughtful decisions based on the needs and best interest of our school community.
As a resident of the West Liberty-Salem school district and community, I am proud of our school and am pleased to support a proven leader like Kent Eichenauer who is the kind of school board member that will continue to keep our school academically strong; community focused; fiscally responsible and will do his "Tiger Best" every day.
Jane Core Thomas
West Liberty
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Written by Mayor Gregory J. Hostetler and Council, West Liberty
Dear village residents,
As mayor of the village of West Liberty, I would like to address the concerns of myself and village council in regards of the renewal levy. I cannot stress enough the importance of passing the levy. It is a renewal and it is no new money. I would like to inform the community that we need this money to be able to sustain our village in the years to come. In 2009, the state of Ohio cut funding to municipalities. Meaning the only consistent funding coming into the village was/is from the levy for the last five years. As mayor and village council, we felt that in order to maintain our standard of life here we need to make a proactive approach to generate revenue to provide the services that the community expects.
I believe that the citizens in our community do not realize our state and federal governments have pushed the responsibilities of survival back to the local levels of government. In 2008, we received $257,388 in local government, inheritance and interest and in 2012 we received $61,426.
We have made cuts on our budget over the last five years. We believe if we are to cut any more we will be cutting into the bones of our budget and the effects will not be well received. Some important issues that we face as a community are our aging streets. We no longer have the money to make necessary repairs.
I firmly believe in order for our community to remain vibrant, we must pass the renewal levy for not only ourselves, but for our future generations that will live in this community.
Mayor Gregory J. Hostetler and Council
West Liberty
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Written by Michael Lewis, Tipp City
I am writing to recommend Robert Lehman for Stokes Township Trustee. I have known Bob for more than 30 years as a co-worker and friend and I know that he would serve you very well as a trustee.
Bob is committed to your community. Besides living and working there he is active in his church, the food pantry and other community endeavors. He would be an asset to you and the township and I recommend him without reservation.
Michael Lewis
Tipp City
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Written by Allen Shields, Horse Rider
This past weekend I had the pleasure of riding as an outrider for an equestrian group called the "Central Ohio Wagoneers." We traveled a planned route through a portion of the beautiful Logan County countryside by horse-drawn vehicle and horseback. It was a good eighteen and a half mile ride through Zanesfield, Marmon Valley, Middleburg and back to Zanesfield, in spite of the rain and cold.
The outriders serve the wagons in the wagon train as safety riders. Their job is to ride the front and rear of the procession to alert traffic to the many horses and wagons on the roadway and allow vehicle traffic to pass in a safe manner. I thank the entire considerate motoring public who slowed down and stopped for the outriders and the wagon train.
During these rides though, there is sometimes one "jack***" operating a motor vehicle that passes the wagon train and wants to have angry words with an outrider. Saturday was one of those days. There was a car approaching the wagon train in the opposite direction and not slowing down. The driver acted as though they were not even paying attention or did not care. The outrider was waving a red flag attempting to get the driver's attention and yelled to the car to "slow down" as it passed. A second car being operated by one of these "jack*****" was following that first fast moving car. The second car stopped, the operator began to yell at the outrider, telling him he could not talk to his mother that way and he began to lean outside the car, waving his arm and pointing his finger in a threatening manner, he even acted as though he was going to strike at the horse. This display of bad behavior was uncalled for.
Nothing derogatory was said to the first car by the outrider and nothing was said to cause this type of behavior from any motorist. The outrider tried to apologize and tell the guy he was simply trying to get the person operating the car ahead of him to slow down. This guy continued to be confrontational and did not want to listen to any explanation. The outrider turned his horse away from the "jack***" in disbelief. The guy then said to the outrider "who do you think you are?" "You are just a horse rider" and then sped off. The confrontational driver was right; we were just "horse riders." But, we had just as much right to the roadway as he did.
If you ever come upon and pass an equestrian, also known as a "horse rider" while you are driving down the road, please be courteous enough to slow down. It is not just a matter of courtesy, it is the law. You may prevent someone from being injured or worse by showing a little courtesy and obeying the law on the highways we all share. By the way, nothing here is meant to be offensive to anyone who owns a male donkey.
Allen Shields
Horse Rider
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Written by Linda Sparks, West Liberty
As a community we are given another opportunity to elect school board members that work for the safety of our students, integrity of our staff, support programs of our students, visible member of our community and takes board duties seriously. The person I am asking you to support is Kent Eichenauer for school board member of West Liberty-Salem schools. Kent Eichenauer has displayed all these qualities and does so with pride and eagerness.
Kent Eichenauer has always looked at both sides of an issue, makes decisions carefully and seeks out facts and knowledge to better perform his duties. My favorite attribute of Kent Eichenauer is he has always put the students of West Liberty-Salem first.
Elect Kent Eichenauer for the West Liberty-Salem School Board on November 5th.
Thank you.
Linda Sparks
West Liberty
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Written by Sandy Newman, Urbana
On November 5, 2013, Salem Township Trustees are asking voters to approve a new 1.5-mill levy for "Road Construction and Repair." Perhaps if the trustees had considered this before involving the township in the costs of the Dellinger Road — Urbana City Sewers Project, they would not have had to come to the voters asking for yet another levy. Taxpayers here are being priced out of their homes without a voice in the project.
Sandy Newman
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Written by Morgan Centers, Rushsylvania
I am a junior from Benjamin Logan High School and I have been researching the current issues in the village of Rushsylvania for my AP Government class. Throughout my research I have contacted the mayor and the clerk of Rushsylvania Diane Rader. Diane was extremely helpful in giving me the information needed and seemed very well prepared to answer any questions asked on the spot. We communicated via e-mail considering both of our schedules did not clash well together. I asked her questions like: What are the current issues in the village of Rushsylvania at the moment? What is your budget for the village? How will the new levy that you are trying to pass effect the people in Rushsylvania? Where do you go to vote? Are there any other extreme issues going on at the moment?
The current issues going on in Rushsylvania are very subtle. When I asked her what they were she responded with, "Current issues are finding an electric choice program for our village, deciding what fireworks company we will contract with for the 4th of July celebration, and whether to purchase another dumptruck." The people of Rushsylvania will also be asked in November to pass a 3-mills renewal levy at the general election for the current expenses to be used for the safety and welfare of the people of Rushsylvania. You now question yourself on where the money is coming from to pay for all of these current expenses. The money will come from the people of Rushsylvania through taxes. Village homeowners will pay $.30 cents per $100 of property value for a 5-year period, along with the 2013 budget of $599,128.08. Once election day rolls around, some of you may not know where to go to place in your vote even if you want to.
As of right now the current place to go cast your vote on election day is Church of Christ, 170 E. Mill in Rushsylvania. Diane said, "There are no serious issues in the village. The residents are, however, anxiously awaiting the natural gas lines to be constructed in Rushsylvania."
This letter was intended to inform you on the current issues in the village of Rushsylvania and help getting an understanding of the village you live in or by.
Morgan Centers
Last Updated on Saturday, 26 October 2013
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Written by Mack Horton, Bellefontaine
I am a junior at Benjamin Logan High School. My AP Government class is researching local levies/elections. Our goal is creating voter guides to help inform the people about the upcoming levies/elections. We are just presenting the facts to the people, nothing more.
I had the task of researching the levy for Riverside Local Schools in DeGraff, Ohio. I interviewed the superintendent of Riverside Schools this fall to gather this information. The superintendent of Riverside Schools is Scott Mann, a former principal of Riverside High School. He has been superintendent for two years. This will be the first levy during his time as superintendent. This is the first time the levy is on the ballot.
This year, the election is held on November 5, and polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voters in the Riverside School District can vote at these polling locations:
• Harrison Precinct, County Engineer's Building at 1991 County Road 13, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
• Miami Precinct, Quincy Community Building at 505 Carlisle St., Quincy, OH 43343
• DeGraff Precinct, Riverside Local School Building at 2096 County Road 24, North Entrance, DeGraff, OH 43318
• Pleasant Precinct, Riverside Local School Building at 2096 County Road 24, North Entrance, DeGraff, OH 43318
• Union Precinct, Union Township Building at 5844 Township Road 201, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
The levy that will be on the upcoming ballot is a proposed reduction in income tax. When asked why use an income tax instead of a property tax for example, his response was "... Because of the large amount of farmers in the area; they would be hit harder than most other people because of all the farmland they own." He stated, "It is so that everyone takes a piece of the pie." This is just saying that everyone pays a fair share. Levies of other schools have been an increase income tax, but Riverside's levy is a reduction in income taxes. This is because 3-5 years ago the income tax was two percent, which was rather high. Their focus is to make great decisions and this would be the first step in that by reducing that high two percent income tax.
The money will go towards operating expenses. Nineteen to 20 percent of operating expenses are related to this levy. The expenses consist of buses, operating fees, etc. The need for the income tax is for the operating expenses, buses a major part, and to help eliminate cutting and having to make cuts. Also, the need for this is because big cuts were made before and they do not want this to happen again.
The test scores on Riverside's report cards were very low and when asked if there was a correlation between the test scores and the amount of money spent per student, he said, "I do believe that is a correlation and we take pride in it and things are being done to change these scores and improve them." Some actions that are being done to raise these scores is extended block times, for example: Math went from 45 minutes to 90 minutes.
Mack Horton
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MIAMI -- Dwyane Wade scored 55 points, one shy of the franchise record, and the Heat wrapped up the No. 5 spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs by beating the New York Knicks 122-105 on Sunday night.
Miami will play fourth-seeded Atlanta in the first round of the playoffs.
Wade shot 19-for-30 from the field, set a career high with six 3-pointers, and nearly topped Glen Rice's team record of 56 points before leaving with 1:06 remaining.
Michael Beasley finished with 28 points and 16 rebounds for the Heat, who also got 15 points from Mario Chalmers.
Al Harrington and Tyson Chandler each scored 21 points for New York.
Spurs 95, Kings 92
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Michael Finley's 3-pointer with 1.3 seconds left counted despite his apparent shot-clock violation, and the San Antonio Spurs came from behind against the Sacramento Kings.
Tony Parker had 25 points and nine assists for the Spurs, who moved into a tie with Houston atop the Southwest Division with two games left.
San Antonio kept Tim Duncan out of uniform to rest his sore knees, and the NBA-worst Kings led for most of the night before Finley's winner -- even if television replays appeared to show the ball still in Finley's hands with the shot clock at 00.
Referee Dan Crawford's crew explained that shot-clock violations are unreviewable to irate Sacramento coach Kenny Natt, whose Kings lost their eighth straight.
Cavaliers 107, Celtics 76
CLEVELAND -- LeBron James made five 3-pointers and scored 29 points before dancing in his seat, and the Cavaliers throttled the NBA champions to move within one win of matching the 1985-86 Celtics for the best home record in league history.
At 39-1, the Cavs can tie Boston's mark against Philadelphia on Wednesday night.
Equaling those Celtics of Bird, McHale and Parrish, though, won't mean anything if the Cavs can't dethrone the current guys in green sometime this spring. The Cavs led 31-9 after the first quarter, opened a 30-point lead in the second and turned a possible playoff preview into a rout.
It was Cleveland's most lopsided win ever in 173 games against the Celtics.
Raptors 111, 76ers 104
TORONTO -- Chris Bosh scored 22 points, Jose Calderon had 11 points and 11 assists, and the Raptors handed the 76ers their season-high fifth straight loss.
Anthony Parker scored 18 points, Andrea Bargnani had 17 and Shawn Marion had 14 for the Raptors, who won for the first time in five games.
Louis Williams had 23 points and Andre Igoudala had 21 for the 76ers, with Samuel Dalembert adding 18 points and 12 rebounds.
Andre Miller and Marreese Speights each had 10 points for the 76ers, who have their first five-game losing streak since dropping seven in a row between Jan. 2-14, 2008.


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Revisiting a Lowes Lake Paddle
Dec 13, 2002 — Over the next month, state officials will put the final touches on the Bog River unit management plan. The document will set rules for recreation use in a popular chunk of state land southwest of Tupper Lake. The plan will affect floatplanes, snowmobiles, fishermen, and paddlers. In May of last year, Brian Mann and David Sommerstein spent three days paddling and camping in the area and sent an audio postcard.


text: Talking To Someone You Care About When Their Eating Seems To Be Causing Problems, Or Perhaps Has Become One Itself Adapated from Rahn Fleming, Substance Abuse Counselor/Education Specialist, Dartmouth College MESSAGE: I SEE, I FEEL Do not try to be a diagnostician. It is a role that can back you into a corner and cost you the connection you have with the individual you are confronting. When speaking to him/her, keep your observations to a level of XXXX seems to be associated with these problems" rather than "your eating is a problem." If a person denies that their eating is causing them any problems, cite "the things you do when you eat/do not eat" or "the things that you avoid when you get so wrapped up with food are becoming a problem for (name the people involved). We are concerned that ...." " GOAL: I EXPECT,I HOPE To confront a problem without offering some means of a response is okay, but not as effective it could possibly be. For purposes of a Peer-intervention, it is most helpful to suggest some manner of remedy for the person you are talking to: most often an appointment with a counselor. SUCCESS; I LET GO For the purposes of peer-intervention, a successful confrontation is one that has happened. Unless there is a formal intervention with clinical guidance, a clearly defined bottom line, and treatment expectations, your peer-inteNention will be a success because you have the courage to make it happen. Hold true to whatever expectations and bottom-lines you have established, and you have done all that you can. Reprinted with permission from Dr. Marcia Herrin. For more information contact: Dartmouth College Nutrition Education Program (603) 650-/4/4 or: Earing Disorders Awareness arid Prevention, /nc., 603 Stewart Street, Suite 803. Seattle, WA 98101. (206) 382-3587. |


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http://dev.laptop.org/ticket/2423 claims to have added partial matching to the Journal, but I can't seem to get it to function. The following is pasted from a message on the sugar list:
Hey everyone,
I'm just giving two B4s with build 624 a spin around the block and have noticed an odd issue with the search in the journal.
Let's assume I have this file called "QSVU07_Bsp2_ChristophDerndorfer_0425826.pdf" stored on a USB thumbdrive that's accessable via the journal. If I do a search for "qsvu" the file turns up nicely. However if I search for "Bsp2", "*Bsp2", "Bsp2*" or "*Bsp2*" the file isn't displayed. Same thing holds true if I look for "Christoph", "*Christoph", "Christoph*" or "*Christoph*". Only files whose name start with "Christoph..." are displayed.
On the other hand I also have a file called "OLPC Text Test.txt" on that thumbdrive and search for "text" or "test" does immediatly turn up the file I was looking for.
So my question is: Am I missing something here about the syntax of the search or is this a bug?


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I'm guessing this was posted in regards to the issue with my parents finding my Tumblr and taking away my internet access for posting porn.
Well… they are right, you know. Porn is immoral and I should feel bad for drawing it. But I don't, and that makes me even more horrible. I…
I'm a little torn.
- On the one hand, obviously yes, parents shouldn't discourage a kid from drawing X just because they don't like X, because X can just as easily be "drawings that disagree with my political stance" or "drawings of ponies" just as easily as it can be porn or gore,
- And on the other hand, I knowingly accept not going off the deep end with my political skews or trying to draw pornographic content because of my parents. (okay, my Dad specifically). Granted, there's plenty of OTHER reasons not to draw these things, but all things being said I consider my folks first. (And, truthfully, he's more bothered by my using the word "fuck" in a page every now and then far more than he is about me drawing a woman whose intestines are hanging out.)
The real problem is not the porn, it's the fact there's this disconnect between what the kid is doing and what the parents are doing — and yeah, there's plenty of good reasons NOT to post the porn you draw when you're still young enough that this is a problem, but when your first response is to yank internet access instead of explaining your rationale, there's a problem.
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We show that the ESCRT accessory protein HD-PTP/PTPN23 associates with EGFR and combines with the deubiquitinating enzyme UBPY/USP8 to transfer EGFR from ESCRT-0 to ESCRT-III and drive EGFR sorting to intralumenal vesicles. HD-PTP binds ESCRT-0 via two interactions with the STAM2 subunit. First, the HD-PTP Bro1 domain binds the core domain of STAM2. This is competed by the ESCRT-III subunit CHMP4B, which binds an overlapping site on HD-PTP Bro1. Second, a proline-rich peptide in HD-PTP binds the SH3 domain of STAM2. Similar proline-rich peptides on UBPY also bind STAM2 SH3 to facilitate EGFR deubiquitination. Hence, locally recruited UBPY would be expected to compete with HD-PTP for STAM2 binding at this second site. Indeed, we show that HD-PTP recruits UBPY to EGFR. Association of UBPY with HD-PTP involves UBPY interacting with HD-PTP-bound CHMP4B, as well as additional interaction(s) between UBPY and HD-PTP.
This study identifies HD-PTP as a central coordinator of the ESCRT pathway for EGFR. Based on these studies, we propose a model whereby the concerted recruitment of CHMP4B and UBPY to HD-PTP and the engagement of UBPY by STAM2 displaces ESCRT-0 from HD-PTP, deubiquitinates EGFR, and releases ESCRT-0 from cargo in favor of ESCRT-III.
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Trends in Immunology, Volume 24, Issue 9, 508-511, 1 September 2003
Hodgkin disease immunopathogenesis: long-standing questions, recent answers, further directions
Theodora Papadaki1 and Kostas Stamatopoulos2,
1 Hemopathology Department, Evangelismos Hospital, 10676 Athens, Greece
2 Hematology Department and HCT Unit, G. Papanicolaou Hospital, 57010 Thessaloniki, Greece
Over the last decade, research into Hodgkin disease pathogenesis has progressed at an ever increasing pace. In the present Review, we address the issue of origin and clonality of Hodgkin and Reed-Sternberg (HRS) cells and their variants and present the compelling available evidence in favour of B-cell derivation. Emphasis is given to the global transcriptional de-regulation of HRS precursor cells, which prevents them from executing their B-cell developmental program and leads to loss of phenotypic B-cell identity; as suggested by recent experimental data, Epstein–Barr virus infection could be crucially implicated in this process.


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Vanessa Hudgens is determined to teach a website an elementary lesson -- nude self-portraits are meant for self, not others.
Vanessa is suing the owners of www.moejackson.com, claiming the website posted and refused to take down nude, "self-portrait photographs" taken in a private home. The photos were taken on a cell phone. The suit doesn't mention the photos show Vanessa naked, but the pics on the site tell the story.
As for how the photos got out, the lawsuit explains, "The photos were obtained by unknown methods and posted on the internet by an unknown person without Hudgens' knowledge or consent."
Interestingly, Vanessa registered the nude photos with the U.S. Copyright Office.
Vanessa's lawyers cried copyright violation but Butter Media, the company that owns the website, was unmoved.
So Vanessa has filed a federal lawsuit and is asking the judge for an injunction, ordering the site to take the photos down. She also wants damages.
I just bought a new car stereo... When you shout out "Soul", it plays soul music. When you shout out "Rock", it plays rock music. Some kids ran in front of my car, and I shouted "f`n kids!", and it played Michael Jackson.
Posted at 10:49PM on Dec 23rd 2009 by Ball`s has no Ball`s
Apparently her dumba$$ self and her ambulance chasing lawyers don't understand how the internet works.
is she really that stupid? once it left her phone she should have no rights on it.
stupid girl
I take it TMZ really wants for us to go to that moejackson.com site? Did anybody go? What's on there?
This ain't Moe Jackson's fault. Vanessa Hudgens is the one who took nude photos of herself and then emailed the photos to all her friends. Moe Jackson did nothing wrong.
Vanessa did not email the photos to anyone - either your too stupid to get your facts right or you are just a liar
I thought the owner of this sleazy TMZ site was a lawyer. If the photos were released without her consent once already wouldn't copyrighting them to prevent them from being posted without permission again make sense.


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Virginia's Monticello Wine Trail
Charlottesville is well-known for Jefferson's famed Monticello, the esteemed University of Virginia, and classic hunt country. But the real reason for visiting—for wine lovers, anyway—is to explore the Monticello Wine Trail. The "trail," which consists of 13 different wineries offering a rather breathtaking selection of blends and varietals, might surprise even the most cynical oenophiles. In particular, we really liked many of the wineries' sauvignon blanc, viognier, chardonnay, and cabernet franc wines. Among the standouts we discovered are Barboursville (the area's first and perhaps best known winery), White Hall, Jefferson Vineyards, and Horton.
Now, we're not saying you're necessarily going to confuse Virginia with Napa, Sonoma, Bordeaux, or Tuscany. But for atmosphere (and close-to-home convenience), and with the right kind of adventurous spirit (Virginia's only been serious about wine making since the 1970s, so give these folks time), wine tasting along the Monticello trail is a blast. One big surprise to this veteran Napa/Sonoma taster: the relative sophistication of the tasting experience (not to mention the California-style crowds at each winery we visited).
And another plus: the region itself is gorgeous. Beyond Charlottesville, it's all farm and horse country, with winding two lane roadways, set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Overall, with only a moderate suspension of belief, it's easy to feel like you are touring the more storied wine valleys of California.
Why Go Now: Fall is harvest season. There's extra activity in the vineyards (picking) and in the wineries (crushing). Beyond that, this is the premier season for fabulous wine-related festivals, most hosted by the wineries themselves.
Plot Your Strategy: When wine tasting, it's crucial to strategize. Aim to visit two or three wineries a day (after that your palate's shot and it all starts to taste the same, anyway). So choose carefully.
Best Place for Snacking-While-Tasting: For a picnic, stop by Brix Marketplace (corner of routes 732 and 53, 804-295-7000) on the way to Jefferson Vineyards, then head to the winery there. It's got the most gorgeous outdoor setting (and tables set out under trees). For a sophisticated restaurant experience, the best choice is Barboursville's Palladio (lunch Wednesday-Sunday from noon to 3 p.m., 540-832-3824, www.barboursvillewine.com).
Beyond the Vines: For history buffs there's Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, James Madison's Montpelier, and James Monroe's Ashlawn-Highland. Charlottesville is funky and arty with great shopping—particularly in its historic downtown mall, where antique stores, home furnishing boutiques, and art galleries abound. The University of Virginia offers free guided tours.
Where To Stay: Ultra sophisticated Keswick Hall is offering a two-night Virginia Wine Package ($445 per night), which includes an on-site wine class with the resort's sommelier, special meetings with winemakers, a gourmet picnic, and dinners at the resort. Keswick has also incorporated some of the best area wines on its wine list; these range from a White Hall Pinot Gris to a Barboursville Cabernet Franc. Another option is High Meadows Vineyards, an historic inn set amongst vines of pinot noir.
More Information: Charlottesville Albemarle County Convention & Visitors' Bureau, 877-386-1102, www.charlottesvilletourism.org. For maps and winery information, www.monticellowinetrail.org. For lodging: Keswick Hall, 800-274-5391, www.keswick.com. High Meadows Vineyard Inn, 800-232-1832, www.highmeadows.com.
America's Switzerland: Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Nestled in a deep gorge in the Lehigh Valley, Jim Thorpe may be part of Pennsylvania's Poconos, but you can forget about any of those clichéd images that typically come with that territory. In this former coal mining town, there's nary a champagne-glass bathtub to be found: It's the rushing whitewater rapids of the Lehigh River which draw the crowds.
Originally known as Mauch Chunk (a Leni Lenape tribe phrase for "Bear Mountain"), the town is now named after the Native American athlete who won two gold medals in the 1912 Olympics. Though Thorpe never lived here, he is buried just outside the town's limits.
Tourism boosters like to call Jim Thorpe "America's Switzerland." And before you groan at the obvious overhype, know this: the slogan actually originated in the mid-19th century, when the area's natural beauty—mountains and rushing rapids, coupled with attractions like a scenic switchback railroad ride and resort hotels—made it a magnet for elite travelers. In fact, in popularity, it was second only to Niagara Falls. Alas, the town began a decades-long economic decline after 1923, when its other major industry, the mining of anthracite coal, began to lose steam.
These days, Jim Thorpe appeals to active-minded folk who flock to the area from all over the world (we heard Dutch, Irish, and English accents on our recent trip) for whitewater rafting and kayaking and the autumnal mainstay of fall foliage float-trips.
As much as Jim Thorpe has evolved into a new destination for visiting adventure-seekers, the town itself has curious charm. There's a dichotomy that intrigues, a blend of past and present. Many historic buildings from Jim Thorpe's boom-days are still standing—some are beautifully restored, others look forlorn and musty. There are a handful of empty storefronts in the heart of downtown's tourist district, the equivalent of a smile with missing teeth. Strangely, though, the blend of the two evokes a historic ambiance amidst a genuine small-town setting.
Why Go Now: There is no more gorgeous time to visit the Lehigh Valley than during leaf-peeping season.
The Big Event: As noted, the Lehigh River is the main attraction, particularly for whitewater rafting and kayaking. Beyond actual on-the-water experiences, the Lehigh River Valley, via the Switchback Gravity Railroad and Lehigh Gorge State Park, is also a terrific place for cycling and hiking.
Beyond Adventure: Jim Thorpe has a handful of genuinely interesting historic attractions. The Asa Packer Mansion made a museum out of the home of a successful industrialist. Other sites include the Old Jail Museum, the Mauch Chunk Museum and Cultural Center, and St. Mark's Episcopal Church. In town, there are numerous boutiques and art galleries.
Where To Stay: The 34-room Inn at Jim Thorpe (800-329-2599) is a restored, 1840s hotel and is the centerpiece of the town. Otherwise, bed and breakfast inns are the only option; The four-room Parsonage (570-325-4462) is a cozy, traditional-style B&B. One word of advice: The lack of any type of big hotels or in-town motels means rooms can be hard to find during fall weekends; best advice is to plan (and book) ahead.
Where to Eat: At this point, Jim Thorpe is not exactly a major culinary destination and options are limited. The Emerald Isle at the Inn at Jim Thorpe serves dependable American stalwarts (steaks, chicken, and pasta). The 1950s-esque Sunrise Diner serves breakfast all day (and lunch, as well) and is open 24 hours on Friday and Saturday.
For More Information: Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau, Inc., 800-Poconos, www.800poconos.com.
Autumn Cruising on the Chesapeake
On an otherwise ordinary Tuesday morning, after motoring across the water for about 40 minutes, it feels as if we've anchored in a foreign country, one where forested hillsides and placid waterways offer barely a hint of the suburban world just beyond. Exotic places like Norway or Finland come to mind. And yet, we're in Clement Creek, tucked between Anne Arundel County's Epping Forest and Sherwood Forest neighborhoods, in one of the offbeat coves we've discovered on our cruising holiday.
That's right, cruising. This getaway is a boating trip aboard a power catamaran—a cross between a yacht and a houseboat—and our destination is anyplace that strikes our fancy. Provided, of course, it's on or near the Chesapeake Bay.
The concept of yacht-sized power catamarans—a boat that has two hulls and, as such, is known for its stability—is a new one. Most catamarans are either sailing vessels or of larger stature, such as ferries. This year Sunsail, an Annapolis-based charter operator which has long specialized in offering getaways on sailboats and yachts, commissioned the construction of a fleet of three identical vessels. Each two-bedroom catamaran offers most of home's comforts, including a well-designed galley kitchen, a head-with-shower, television with DVD and VCR, CD stereo, a living room and dining area, and air conditioning. The power cats all have two double bedrooms; two more can sleep on the fold-out settees in the dining area, notching capacity up to six passengers.
Within sane geographical parameters, you can make the outing (which can range from an overnight to a week or longer) as exotic or familiar as you like. According to Herve Burnel, Sunsail's Annapolis base manager, the most popular destinations are places like St. Michaels, Rock Hall, and Oxford. "These are the standards," he says. "But there are lots of hideaways, too." Where? You'll have to discover them yourself.
What Do You Need To Know: Sunsail offers two options. You can pilot the boat yourself or hire, through the company, a skipper. For those who want to self-navigate, it's not as complicated as it might seem. Those planning to operate the power cat will be asked to fax a skipper's resume documenting water experience. Regardless of level of experience, Sunsail requires all customers to undergo training sessions prior to setting off.
Best Feature: Flexibility. Sunsail's power catamarans offer charters from a weekend to a week. And because a power cat skips along at a pretty rapid 12-15 knots, you can cover a lot of ground; St. Michaels is just a two hour trip from Annapolis.
In Port: In boating-established places like Annapolis, St. Michaels and Oxford, water taxis actually offer boat-to-shore service. You can also tie up at marinas for an additional charge. The power cats all come with motorless dinghies; a motor can be added for an extra fee.
Biggest Surprise: It's not that hard. "Most people are surprised that they can do it," says Sunsail's Christine DeSimone. "It really is not that difficult to get the hang of it."
Downside: While the main living area is very comfortable, the two sleeping cabins—each is outfitted with a double bed—can be somewhat dark and claustrophobic.
Info: Rates from April – November (the power cats will head to Florida for the winter) are $1,600 per weekend (Friday from 6 p.m. to Sunday at 11 a.m.) and $3,200 per week. There's a discounted midweek special that's $2,200. Hiring a skipper is an additional $200 per day. Call Sunsail at 888-294-3505, www.sunsail.com.
The Brandywine of the duPonts
For most of us who grew up in or near Baltimore, Brandywine country—named after the river which straddles Pennsylvania and Delaware—may forever remain a destination most commonly associated with a school field trip. You remember: the de rigueur outing to Winterthur, or Longwood Gardens, or even to the Hagley Museum to learn about gunpowder.
Forget the gunpowder. What's most enjoyable about the Hagley Museum is strolling along its attendant riverbank, sipping tea at the picturesque café, wandering through the gardens, and admiring the oddly-displaced Hudson River Valley scenes on the hand-painted mural in the manse's dining room. And at Winterthur? Take time to wander along the expansive grounds (the gazebo on a hilltop is particularly romantic). Spending a few days in the land of the duPonts—that historic American family who spawned entire industries, not to mention tourist destinations—is potentially one of the most romantic, idyllic, and other-worldly travel experiences you can enjoy without boarding a plane.
The first duPont, Eleuthere Irenee duPont, emigrated to the U.S. from France in 1802 and became a gunpowder magnate: Hence the creation of the Industrial Revolution-era Hagley estate. Succeeding generations of duPonts inspired unforgettable estates like Longwood Gardens (just over the border in Pennsylvania), Winterthur, and Nemours Mansion.
Nemours is a French chateau-styled home and gardens—dubbed America's Versailles—and was created and designed by Alfred I. duPont at the turn of the 20th century. It's less a museum than a living home. Visitors (tour groups are limited to just seven) are welcomed with a fresh cut flower and sent off with a glass of orange juice. It's almost easy, then, to feel as if you belong.
Why Go Now: This lush, forested country is gorgeous in fall. Also, for those who visit places like Hagley, which attract a lot of school kids, it's not field-trip season.
Beyond the Historic Stuff: Head over to Valley Garden Park, with its Japanese-style gazebo. The Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts features exhibits and artist studios. Wilmington's Trolley Square neighborhood has interesting boutiques and restaurants. Downtown, the city has invested much in opening up its waterfront on the Christina River.
Beware of: Over-ambitious sightseeing. Built on a grand scale, attractions like Winterthur, Hagley Museum, and Nemours will take at least a half-day apiece. Also, book your tour at Nemours before you arrive as they frequently fill up, particularly on weekends.
Where To Stay: A collection of worker-cottages that housed duPont staffers, the Inn at Montchanin occupies the same beautiful rural terrain as Nemours, Winterthur and Hagley, it's owned by an actual duPont descendant. Another option is the Hotel Dupont, which occupies a full city block in Wilmington. Additionally, the region is offering a "Chateau Country" package (participating hotels range from the Best Western Brandywine Valley Inn to those aforementioned); packages include accommodations and attraction tickets.
Where to Eat: Krazy Kat's at the Inn at Montchanin, is elegantly quirky and housed in a one-time blacksmith's quarters. The Green Room at the Hotel DuPont is considered the city's formal height-of-elegance. For the best pizza this side of Naples, try Pizza by Elizabeth's.
For More Information: Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau, 800-422-1181, www.visitwilmingtonde.com, Chateau Country Package, 800-448-3883, www.chateaucountry.org.
Spring Lake, New Jersey
Spring Lake—an oceanfront resort town in northern New Jersey, tucked between Belmar and Sea Girt, and just down the road from Asbury Park—is the best kept secret in the mid-Atlantic. And its residents, most of whom live here year-round, absolutely want to keep it that way. It evokes comparisons to Nantucket; to Baltimoreans, it may feel more like Roland Park-by-the-Sea.
Spring Lake dates back to the 19th century, when it was developed as a resort community for Catholics. The town's most distinctive icons include its sprawling Victorian mansions with broad lawns and wrap-around porches; the namesake lake, located in the center of town amidst lush gardens; and its two miles of completely pristine beachfront.
Next to those, what sets Spring Lake apart from other beach towns is what it doesn't have: Its boardwalk offers nary a commercial establishment. There are no motels; in the past couple of decades, Spring Lake's traditional grand old hotels have largely given way to upscale bed and breakfast inns. Third Street, Spring Lake's commercial heart, is located blocks from the ocean and dominated primarily by real-world establishments: real estate agencies, pharmacies, a barber shop, a bookseller, antiques dealers, and a handful of fabulous clothing and home furnishings boutiques.
Beyond that, there's not much to do—and that's part of the charm. My most precious memories there are simple ones: Riding a one-speed bicycle through Spring Lake's flat streets at sunset. Sitting on a broad, awning-covered porch in a rocking chair, sipping wine. Strolling complacently along the boardwalk, near-empty at any time of the day. Romantic evening walks through the park. Oh, and sometimes I even head to the beach. But not always.
Why Go Now: Slumbering Spring Lake is even more peaceful when summer visitors are gone. Plus, rates at its otherwise pricey bed and breakfast inns drop in the fall.
Curiosities: The Rules. You can't park your car on the street at night (B&Bs have private parking lots). There's no snacking (not to mention imbibing) allowed, ever, on the beach. Many restaurants do not have liquor licenses (pop into one of the two wine stores on Third Street to pick up a bottle).
Where To Stay: Spring Lake is the quintessential B&B experience. Seacrest by the Sea is a gorgeous Victorian manse that manages to offer both a charming other-era atmosphere along with contemporary conveniences like whirlpool tubs and TV/VCRs. Ashling Cottage also exudes appeal. One "olde style" hotel left in Spring Lake these days is The Ocean House Bed and Breakfast Hotel: It's charming and cheaper than the B&Bs, but a bit less cozy.
Where to Eat: Sisters' Cafe (bring your own bottle) is where locals go for a good meal, and it was so fine I went twice. Whispers is the town's "special occasion" restaurant. For lunch fare try Who's On Third Deli. Another good bet—though you have to cross over into Sea Girt—is Rod's Olde Irish Tavern. It's got a full bar and terrific pub grub.
Beyond the Borders: One nearby town worth checking out is Ocean Grove: Like Spring Lake, it got its start as a church-oriented resort town (and still is to some extent), but also a lot of character and a bustling downtown with eccentric boutiques.
For More Information: www.springlake.net. Lodging: Seacrest by the Sea, 800-803-9031, www.seacrestbythesea.com, Ashling Cottage, 888-Ashling, www.ashlingcottage.com, Ocean House, 732-449-9090, www.theoceanhouse.net.


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Remembering the Summer of '98 (cont.) |
By the end of April, McGwire already had hit 11 home runs, putting him well past the pace needed to surpass Maris' record. Sosa had hit six. In May, McGwire added 16 more, and the frenzy surrounding him began to grow. Sosa went through the first three weeks of the month with just two. But on May 22, against the Braves' Greg Maddux, Sosa lit into a pitch that would launch one of the most remarkable homer-hitting streaks in history. The chase, by the end of June, was suddenly a race. And not just between Sosa and McGwire. Almost forgotten now are the contributions from Ken Griffey Jr., the Mariners centerfielder, who had 19 homers at the end of May. "Sosa had always struggled against the Braves. But it was late in May ... he hit a home run [in Atlanta] that Maddux lifted his glove to catch and it just kept rising as it went. Just a missile line drive. It wasn't one of those that, when he hit it, it was a home run ball. It just kept going and going and going. Then things just started mounting, culminating in the games in Detroit, where he broke the record [for homers in a single month]." -- Chuck Wasserstrom, Cubs media relations assistant "I remember Sammy was just kind of coasting along, and it went from Sammy's normal 30-home run, 120-RBI season to something we knew was going to be unforgettable. To hit 20 home runs in a month is just unfathomable. It just seemed like every day we came to the park, Sammy hit another home run." -- Ed Lynch, Cubs general manager "Sammy hit 20 home runs in June, and that was our only losing month that season. [The Cubs went 12-15.] That's what put it in perspective for me. That, to me, was the exclamation point for good, solid baseball, team effort and all that. That just told me, right there, that if we're going to get into the postseason, home run race or not, one man can't do it. It's gonna have to be everyone contributing. And everybody did. We regrouped after that June and played pretty good baseball." -- Jim Riggleman, Cubs manager As June turned into July, the Home Run Chase turned into a full-fledged happening, obliterating just about every other story in any game. The Cardinals, despite McGwire's homer tear, were six games under .500, in fourth place in the National League Central, at the All-Star break. The Cubs were nine games over, five games behind the Astros, in second place. Sosa had 33 homers at the break and, over in the American League, Griffey had 35. But the biggest headlines belonged to McGwire, who had 37 home runs as the All-Star Game approached. "I talked to Mark two days before the All-Star break, in Cincinnati, and I told him, 'When you get to 50 home runs, that's gonna be a different story. These guys are not going to be pitching to you.' And he said, 'Ah, they'll pitch to me.' I couldn't believe he said that. And he was right. They pitched to him." -- Mike Shannon, Cardinals broadcaster As the pursuit continued, a new phenomenon began to take shape. At batting practice before every game, McGwire always put on a show. But the show became even bigger as the summer wore on, with fans getting to the ballpark early and opposing hitters sticking around to watch the big man crush the ball. "We ended up opening gates early so people could come in and watch the show. It was like a home run hitting contest every day. I think Mark got a little embarrassed by it. He was just trying to do his work and get ready for the game. But it was something else. It was an unbelievable show." -- Walt Jocketty, Cardinals general manager "He always said it was like playing a doubleheader every day, because he felt an obligation to the fans. He didn't just go out there take a few swings and sit down. He was serious." -- La Russa "He put on a show every single day. The fans absolutely loved it. It was almost like a game before the game. It was unbelievable. Mark was so humble, he didn't think it should be that big of a deal. But this was a once-in-a-lifetime type of thing. Even though you saw him every day, it still amazed you every day, every ballpark that we went to, how far he would hit balls. We never got tired of it." -- Ron Gant, Cardinals outfielder "I remember an instance in Arizona, he hit a ball out of the stadium, and the fans were cheering. I didn't even want to hit after that. I get up there and I'm hitting my dinky little fly balls. "He couldn't work on hitting it to right field. He had to go out there and put on a show. And it never fazed him. To see him hit the ball in BP was just amazing. If I was a fan, I'd come out to watch it, too." -- Brian Jordan, Cardinals outfielder By late July and into the early part of August, many noticed a growing grimness about McGwire. The losing, the batting practice shows, the constant pressure from the media seemed to be affecting him. He referred to himself at least once as a "caged animal." He held a press conference at the start of every series on the road, but the media could never get enough. Whether he hit a home run or not, win or lose, McGwire was expected, front and center. "He was truly heroic. We were all impressed with his team orientation, which caught him some unfair criticism by the media. 'Cause he'd hit a home run that made it 7-1, and they'd go to him and ignore the pitcher that held them to one and the other guys that created six runs. And he would stiff arm them and say, 'No, no, no. The story is there.' "Or he would hit a home run where we lost, and they would run to him, and they did not understand why he did not glory in that. So he was being portrayed as surly and all that kind of stuff, and Sammy was like the great ambassador. I'm not saying Sammy wasn't a great ambassador. But McGwire was absolutely golden during that time." -- La Russa As July turned to August, Griffey was at 41 home runs, Sosa at 42 and McGwire at 45. The Cardinals were hopelessly out of the playoff hunt, 13½ games behind the division-leading Astros. The Cubs still lingered in second place. And Sosa, with his fist pumps, his mugging for the camera, his ever-present smile, seemingly bathed in the moment. The fans of Chicago loved him. "I remember when we played games, it'd be 10-2 and if they knew Sammy was going to hit in the eighth or ninth, the fans wouldn't leave. There'd be 40,000 people waiting to see if he could smack one out of the ballpark. That's one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. A lot of ballparks like that, they leave. In '98, they'd stay there until the end." -- Gary Stark, Cubs' visiting clubhouse attendant "In some tough years, before '98, when there were no playoffs, [Sosa] had a lot to do with the people in this town and this ballpark coming back to the game, after the strike. One thing about him; He wanted to play every day. "I don't think I've ever seen anybody, under that kind of media scrutiny ... he always had time. Maybe he thrived on it. He didn't tell too many people no very often. I thought he went way beyond the call of duty in that regard." -- Jim Hendry, Cubs scouting director "There was so much attention on Sammy that it really helped our ballclub. Mark Grace, Glenallen Hill, Kevin Tapani, Kerry Wood -- all those guys -- were able to go about their business and move on because Sammy was taking the brunt of the media. Every day. It was a press conference atmosphere every day." -- Riggleman On Aug. 18, McGwire was fighting through his longest slump of the year, with just two homers in the previous three weeks. The Cards were hosting the Cubs in a two-game series early in the week and right about then, according to reports later that year, an on-field meeting between the irrepressible Sosa and the struggling McGwire -- witnessed by so many photographers and reporters that Sosa and McGwire simply laughed at the absurdity of it -- seemed to convince McGwire to relax in his chase of Maris. The next day, in an afternoon game at Busch Stadium, Sosa cranked a home run off the Cards' Kent Bottenfield in the fifth inning to push ahead of McGwire with 48. In the eighth, McGwire nicked Chicago's Matt Karchner to pull even again. And in the 10th he hit his 49th, off Terry Mulholland. The next night, Aug. 20, in a doubleheader at Shea Stadium, McGwire hit Nos. 50 and 51, pulling within 10 of Maris. He became the first player in history to hit at least 50 homers in three straight seasons. "You know, Mark's a pretty quiet guy. He's pretty low-key. There was just more fuss made about it than he anticipated and than he wanted. He just wanted to do his work. But he did learn to manage it better." -- Jocketty "If you know Mark, he's very shy by nature, so he went out there in the forefront because Major League Baseball wanted him to, and it was important to the game. So I thought it was a truly athletically heroic effort." -- La Russa "That night, he went back to the room with game balls, and he personalized a ball to everybody. All his teammates, all the traveling party. And the next morning, we got to the ballpark, and he handed us each individually autographed balls with the date and '50x50x50' inscribed on each ball. Just as memento. That was Mac. That was pretty cool." -- Bartow | Latest News
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Marion-Grant County Humane Society
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Click here to see our Adoptable Cats!
Click here to see our Adoptable Dogs!
(Please copy & paste application into an email to us)
To fill out an application on one of our animals:
(TIME IS OF THE ESSENSE for all of our animals listed! We try very hard but just do not have enough room for the large number of strays and owner surrenders that we receive in this rural county. We understand that education is the answer but old habits & attitudes are often hard to break. If you see an animal that you are interested in please contact us right away - you will definitely be saving a life when you adopt or rescue from us!)
(We are very Rescue Friendly Too!)
If you are thinking of giving up your pet:
(This is dedicated to all the strays in Grant County)
Prayer of a Stray
Dear God please send me somebody who'll care!
I'm tried of running, I'm sick with despair.
My body is aching, it's so racked with pain,
and dear God I pray as I run in the rain.
That someone will love me and give me a home.
A warm cozy bed and a big juicy bone.
My last owner tied me all day in the yard
Sometimes with no water and God that was hard!
So I chewed my leash God and I ran away
To rummage in garbage and live as a stray.
But now God I'm tired and hungry and cold.
And I'm so afraid that I'll never grow old.
They've chased me with sticks and hit me with stones
While I run the streets just looking for bones!
I'm not really bad God, please help if you can,
For I have become just a "victim of man!
I'm wormy dear God and I'm ridden with fleas and
All that I want is an owner to please!
If you find one for me God, I'll try to be good
And I won't chew their shoes, but I'll do as I should.
I'll love them, protect them and try to obey
When they tell me to sit, to lie down or to stay!
I don't think I'll make it too long on my own,
Cause I'm getting so weak and I'm so all alone.
Each night as I sleep in the bushes I cry,
Cause I'm so afraid God, that I'm gonna to die!
And I've got so much love and devotion to give,
That I should be given a new chance to live.
So dear God please, please answer my prayer and
Send me someone who will really care ...
That is, dear God, if you're really there!
Please don't let your pets Roam - Keep them safely at Home! Be a Responsible Pet Owner!
Who We Are!!!
We need your help in controlling the pet overpopulation, in turn our overcrowding issue, and can only be done with responsible pet ownership. This entails keeping your animals at your home and getting them spayed or neutered.
Please Consider This!
There are 45 cats and dogs for every person born.
Please support animal rescue! Spay & neuter your pets and don't let them Roam! You can choose to be part of the solution or Part of the Problem -
Click Here To Learn More About It!
Please Do Not Take Pet Ownership Casually - We Get Many Owner Surrendered Animals Due To The Following Reasons!
According to the GA. Fulton County animal shelter, you shouldn't get a dog if you:
� Can't afford to take him to a vet when he gets sick or injured.
� Can't afford dog food, a dog house, heartworm and flea prevention.
� Can't afford annual rabies and parvo vaccinations.
� Can't afford to spay or neuter him.
� Don't have a stable living situation which allows dogs.
� Don't have a stable job or income.
� Don't plan to keep him inside and leash walk him or you don't have a secure fenced area.
� Don't plan to socialize him to people and other pets and obedience train him.
� Plan to leave him outside without much attention. Dogs who are left neglected outside become unhappy and cause barking problems � or worse.
� Are getting the dog just for your kids. You will be the one responsible for his care, so don't get a dog just because your son wants one.
� Aren't committed to caring for him for his entire 10- to 15-year lifespan.
For more info on this subject:
To visit our other website for more info:
How you can help us!!!
Please contact us to complete a foster application!!
Help take pictures for the website, walk the dogs, clean cages, etc.
We are always looking for more people to help us "transport" our animals to safe rescues in other states or within Indiana
Donate funds and/or time for a specific animal while in the shelter. Help with medical needs of specific animal, including spaying/neutering, heartworm check, etc.
5) CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS and CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES: UPDATE-NO LONGER NEEDED!
"The worst sin toward our fellow creatures is not to hate them, but is to be indifferent to them. That's the Essense of Inhumanity."
George Bernard Shaw
How to contact us to help!!!
The Pet's Bill of Rights
1) We have the right to be full members of your family. We thrive on social interaction, praise, and love.
2) We have the right to stimulation. We need new games, new toys, new experiences, and new smells to be happy.
3) We have the right to regular exercise. Without it, we could become hyper, sluggish...or fat.
4) We have the right to have fun. We enjoy acting like clowns now and then; don't expect us to be predictable all the time.
5) We have the right to quality health care. Please stay good friends with our vet!
6) We have the right to a good diet. Like some people, we don't know what's best for us. We depend on you.
7) We have the right not to be rejected because of your expectations that we be great show dogs or show cats, watchdogs, hunters, or baby-sitters.
8) We have the right to receive proper training. Otherwise, our good relationship could be marred by confusion and strife - and we could become dangerous to ourselves and others.
9) We have the right to guidance and correction based on understanding and compassion, rather than abuse.
10) We have the right to live with dignity...and to die with dignity when the time comes.
Think Occasionally of the Suffering of which You Spare Yourself the Sight"
~Albert Schweitzer~
The Marion-Grant County Humane Society is a nonprofit organization on a mission to save more lives. We are always searching for new ways to do fundraisers and to get more of our "kids" to safe and loving homes or rescue groups.
Only 1 out of 10 dogs born ever get a home.
Only 1 out of 12 cats born ever find a home.
800 dogs & cats are KILLED each HOUR in the U.S,
because there are not enough homes for them!
it's up to YOU!
There are currently several volunteer programs and animal care and construction projects we need help with:
Please contact MaRissa by email at:
if you are interested in helping!
~We do not release any animals for research.
~We try to place only healthy, good temperament animals.
~We require a proper facility, strict adherence to laws and ordinances, that all pets receive proper veterinarian care.
~We do not allow adoption of pets to minors or anyone to adopt for another person.
~ We reserve the right to refuse the adoption of an animal to anyone.
Marion-Grant County Humane Society wishes to thank
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Dog & Cat toys,
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New dog collars (med. & large),
Laundry Detergent,
Fabric Softener,
Small cat litter boxes,
Small machine washable throw rugs,
Donations of Advantage & Frontline flea control,
Stainless Steel Food and Water bowls & pails,
Gas cards (to transport animals to rescues),
Gift cards (Walmart, Lowes, Tractor Supply, Staples, to name a few),
Monetary donations Always.
Thank You for Caring about our Animals!
A Prayer for Animals
by Albert Schweitzer
Hear, our humble prayer, O God, for our friends, the animals. Especially for animals who are suffering; for any that are hunted or lost or deserted or frightened or hungry; for all that must be put to death. We entreat for them all thy mercy and pity, and for those who deal with them, we ask a heart of compassion and gentle hands and kindly words. Make us, ourselves, to be true friends to animals and so to share the blessings of the merciful.
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Press Release Probate and Family Court Department
The Probate and Family Court Administrative Office has announced that Standing Order 2-08, Impoundment of Guardian Ad Litem Reports will be effective on March 10, 2008. In order to protect the privacy of parties and their children to a case, the Probate and Family Court Administrative Office has implemented this Standing Order which will keep the reports separate and unavailable for public inspection. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, all guardian ad litem reports except those filed in cases involving accounts, licenses to sell and estate plans are impounded.
The Probate and Family Court Administrative Office solicited comment on the Standing Order from our judges and court personnel as well as members of the Bar Associations. A number of helpful suggestions were submitted and included in the final version of the Standing Order. The Standing Order can be found at www.mass.gov/courts/courtsandjudges/courts/probateandfamilycourt along with frequently asked questions and answers.
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Project by schroeder | posted 2563 days ago | 2010 views | 3 times favorited | 13 comments |
I saw this style of bench somewhere and designed it to fit my needs. I was about to take the seat in for upholstery when I came across this slab – I planed it down and fit it to the top (floating) – went from a "boot bench" to an interesting piece of furniture. (finished w three coats of poly)
-- The Gnarly Wood Shoppe
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#1 posted 2563 days ago |
definitely interesting!! isn't wood beautiful?? Love the creation. -- ~ Debbie, Canada (https://www.facebook.com/DebbiePribeleENJOConsultant) |
#2 posted 2563 days ago |
Very nice use of a slab. I've got a half a dozen of them I might try something like that. -- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware email@example.com † |
#3 posted 2563 days ago |
I like the different geometries in the styling. |
#4 posted 2562 days ago |
Very nice looking color and design. It's great you don't get locked into having to create something that is perfectly symetrical. Freeform is an an artists choice. jockmike -- (You just have to please the man in the Mirror) Mike from Michigan - |
#5 posted 2562 days ago |
nice! -- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Van Gogh -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/ |
#6 posted 2562 days ago |
Hi Schroeder; Kind of like re-cycled 'wood art' in the process of becoming a created new again bench. -- --frank, NH, http://rusticwoodart.tumblr.com/ |
#7 posted 2562 days ago |
Beautiful wood, and as stated – interesting design. -- "Have you hugged your pet today?" ---------- Larry |
#8 posted 2561 days ago |
Great use of a great slab. -- Jesus is Lord! |
#9 posted 2561 days ago |
Schroeder, I like the looks of this bench and the use of the natural shape of the seat. I have some slabs of walnut about like that. Its given me some ideas. -- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT |
#10 posted 2561 days ago |
Thanks all – I hate to admit this, but really I was mostly being cheap. At the time, I would have had to pay for upholstery, and I had access to the slab so… -- The Gnarly Wood Shoppe |
#11 posted 2561 days ago |
That is a beuatiful bench! I love the slab of walnut – just gorgeous. |
#12 posted 2561 days ago |
I like the mix in style, craftsman with "natural slab". It would look good in my entry way….. -- Duane Kohles |
#13 posted 2561 days ago |
Very interesting combination of the formal with the informal; sort of Arts & Crafts with a twist. -- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://dpb-photography.me/ |
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Finisar Corporation is a provider of optical subsystems and components that are used in data communication and telecommunication applications.
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Thursday, Dec 52013, 4:44 PM
- Finisar (FNSR) is guiding for FQ3 revenue of $290M-$305M and EPS of $0.43-$0.47, above a consensus of $289.3M and $0.38.
- FQ2 results beat estimates thanks in large part to an 11% Q/Q and 46% Y/Y increase in datacom component sales to $204.3M (70% of total revenue); the Y/Y growth rate represents a solid increase from FQ2's 32%. Healthy data center infrastructure spending from Internet/cloud services firms likely played a big role.
- Telecom component sales totaled $86.5M, +6% Q/Q but -6% Y/Y. Major customer Cisco recently reported seeing soft telecom hardware orders.
- Gross margin was 37.1%, +200 bps Q/Q and +660 bps Y/Y. FQ3 GM is expected be around 37%.
- Opex rose 15% Y/Y; R&D, sales/marketing, and G&A spend each grew by a double-digit percentage.
- Aided by yesterday's FBR note, Finisar is now up 17% from Tuesday's close. JDS Uniphase (JDSU) is following its rival higher AH.
- CC at 5PM ET. FQ2 results, PR, presentation
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Thursday, Dec 52013, 12:10 AM
Wednesday, Dec 42013, 5:35 PM
Wednesday, Dec 42013, 2:59 PM
- FBR's Scott Thompson thinks Ciena (CIEN +7%) will deliver a beat-and-raise FQ4 report on Dec. 12, and sees the telecom equipment vendor benefiting from carrier adoption of network architectures that feature "more intelligence and flexibility at the optical layer."
- Thompson sees carriers building more advanced metro optical networks, replete with data centers that enable services such as content caching, app hosting, and advanced mobile messaging. He points to a recent optical switching deal between Verizon and Ciena as an example of how the latter benefits from this trend, and sees a similar deal with AT&T arriving soon.
- At the same time, he cautions optical gross margins "could be under pressure," thanks to aggressive pricing from Infinera (INFN +2%), lengthy deployment times, and the adoption of software-defined networking controllers (CYNI is among the companies providing them) that remove some intelligence from the optical layer.
- Ciena flew higher three months ago following its FQ3 report. The company reported solid demand for its integrated Ethernet switching/optical networking hardware, which now accounts for 56% of revenue.
- Infinera is following Ciena higher, and so are Finisar (FNSR +5.2%), JDS Uniphase (JDSU +3.1%), Fabrinet (FN +1.8%), and AppliedMicro (AMCC +3.9%).
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Friday, Nov 222013, 1:51 PM
- MKM has lowered its PT for Finisar (FNSR -2.4%) to $27 from $30. Both Finisar and rival JDS Uniphase (JDSU -2.4%) have sold off over the course of the day.
- Though still up 27% YTD, Finisar is now down 22% from its October high of $26.66. Shares took off this summer after Finisar provided strong guidance on the back of rising datacom (enterprise/data center networking) orders. But both Finisar and JDS dove earlier this month after major customer Cisco provided bleak guidance, thanks in large part to service provider and emerging markets weakness.
- JDS is close to its 52-week low of $11.10. Finisar's FQ2 results are due on Dec. 5.
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Thursday, Nov 142013, 10:13 AM
- The list of enterprise hardware/software, telecom equipment, and component/chip suppliers selling off (previous) due to Cisco's poor guidance and order data now includes Oracle (ORCL -2.4%), EZchip (EZCH -6.1%), Riverbed (RVBD -6%, shot higher yesterday on M&A hopes), NeoPhotonics (NPTN -6.6%), Ixia (XXIA -4.7%), Oclaro (OCLR -4%), Procera (PKT -2.3%), and Alliance Fiber (AFOP -3.8%).
- Cisco's weak service provider (-13% Y/Y) and emerging markets (-12%) orders are worrying investors in peers/suppliers, particularly given some peers (I, II) have also reported of soft carrier and/or EM demand. John Chambers' admission the NSA spying scandal has affected sales in China (orders -18%) also isn't going over well.
- However, many on the sell-side argue a big portion of Cisco's problems are tied to company-specific product issues.
- H-P (HPQ -5.6%), which has plenty of Chinese exposure, has added considerably to yesterday's AH losses, and so have Ciena (CIEN -5.3%) and Finisar (FNSR -10%). H-P's FQ4 report is due on Nov. 26, and Ciena's FQ4 report arrives on Dec. 12.
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- Cisco (CSCO) guides on its FQ1 CC for FQ2 revenue to decline 8%-10% Y/Y, and EPS of $0.45-$0.47. That's well below a consensus for a 4.1% revenue increase and EPS of $0.52. The networking giant is also guiding for FY14 (ends July '14) EPS of $1.95-$2.05, below a $2.10 consensus.
- Orders fell 4% Y/Y in FQ1 after growing 4% in FQ4. The two biggest culprits: Service provider orders fell 13%, and emerging markets orders fell 12% (India and China -18% each). The company isn't currently expecting order improvement in FQ2.
- Service provider weakness is blamed on soft carrier spending, declining set-top sales (attributed to product shifts and an effort to move away from low-margin deals), core router product transitions, and low-end edge router share loss (likely to Juniper).
- Also: Cisco estimates the government shutdown impacted FQ1 U.S. federal sales by $50M, and the political environment in China is said to remain "challenging."
- CSCO now -9.8% AH. Also off: JNPR -2.8%. FNSR -1.3%. More names could sell off in time.
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Tuesday, Nov 52013, 11:33 AM
- Fabrinet (FN +11%) has made new 52-week highs after soundly beating FQ1 estimates. The optical component contract manufacturer's FQ2 guidance - revenue of $170M-$174M and EPS of $0.40-$0.42 vs. a consensus of $169M and $0.36 - also isn't hurting.
- Several optical component vendors are getting a lift from the numbers: FNSR +4.5%. JDSU +1.4%. OPLK +2%. OCLR +1%. NPTN +1.4%.
- On its CC (transcript), Fabrinet mentioned optical communications sales rose 12% Q/Q, with healthy demand for both telecom and datacom products, and that "the underlying fundamentals of [Fabrinet's] Optical business remain strong" thanks to improving end-market demand and rising sales of advanced components/modules.
- Strategy chief John Marchetti mentioned datacom sales growth is still outpacing telecom growth, but added telecom sales are starting to "really grow again," and that additional segment growth is expected in FQ2 even as the company maintains a cautious outlook thanks to past disappointments.
- Those comments are a breath of fresh air for optical component firms, given they come in the wake of disappointing guidance from JDS Uniphase and equipment vendors.
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Wednesday, Oct 302013, 1:19 PM
- Several telecom equipment vendors and component suppliers are selling off in sympathy with Calix (CALX -22.7%) and Cyan (CYNI -31.8%), each of which is crashing due to the poor Q4 guidance (I, II) provided with its Q3 results. Both companies are heavily dependent on U.S. telco spending.
- Calix blamed its guidance on soft demand from tier-2 and tier-3 carriers, while Cyan blamed "cautious order patterns" caused by macro issues. On its CC (transcript), the company noted orders from top customer Windstream will be "substantially down compared to prior quarters."
- Notable decliners include Finisar (FNSR -7.3%), JDS Uniphase (JDSU -3%), Ruckus (RKUS -6.6%), Applied Micro (AMCC -3.8%), Procera (PKT -4.1%), Allot (ALLT -3.8%), Ciena (CIEN -2.7%), and Alliance Fiber (AFOP -7.7%). JDS and Ruckus report after the bell; Allot and Procera rallied yesterday in response to the former's Q3 report.
- Several industry names sold off last Thursday due to Infinera's soft Q4 guidance. Infinera said at the time it doesn't "expect significant budget flush or year-end money" from carriers.
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Thursday, Oct 242013, 11:44 AM
- Though its Q3 results beat estimates, Infinera (INFN -9.4%) guided on its CC (transcript) for Q4 revenue of $130M-$140M and EPS of breakeven to -$0.04, below a consensus of $141.1M and $0.03. Gross margin is expected to fall back to ~40% after rising to 49% in Q3 (+1000 bps Q/Q and Y/Y).
- While Infinera expects to benefit from "a number of significant new wins and deployments" in Q4, the company doesn't "expect significant budget flush or year-end money" from carriers.
- Moreover, while Infinera has won a number of new deals - five new purchase commitments were scored for its DTN-X optical transmission platform - deal timing "remains challenging because of [Infinera's] short lead times and the strategic nature of many of these customer decisions."
- Ciena (CIEN -7.3%) is selling off on the guidance and commentary, as are many optical component suppliers. Ericsson's numbers might not be helping either. CIEN -7.6%. FNSR -7.2%. JDSU -3.4%. NPTN -2.4%. OCLR -2.3%. AFOP -3.2%.
- Infinera also disclosed CFO Ita Brennan is resigning, effective Feb. 28, 2014, to work for a startup. The company says it will start a search for a replacement.
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Wednesday, Oct 92013, 12:00 PM
- Adtran (ADTN -13.3%) guides on its Q3 CC for Q4 revenue to drop by a high single-digit to low-teen percentage Q/Q; that's worse than a consensus for a 7% decline.
- Shares have nosedived on the guidance after trading higher earlier today in response to the telecom equipment vendor's Q3 beat.
- Several other telecom equipment firms are also seeing sizable declines on a down day for tech, as are some component/chip suppliers. CIEN -4.3%. JDSU -3.9%. FNSR -4.5%. JNPR -2.8%. AMCC -3.8%. DRWI -4.7%. RVBD -3.3%.
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Tuesday, Oct 82013, 9:45 AM
Thursday, Sep 122013, 2:40 PM
- A number of companies are outperforming or underperforming the market following executive presentations made either today or after the close yesterday at Deutsche's dbAccess Technology Conference.
- Winners include YuMe (YUME +5.3%), Proofpoint (PFPT +2.5%), STMicroelectronics (STM +5.9% - previous), Angie's List (ANGI +1.4%), Synchronoss (SNCR +1.4%), Bazaarvoice (BV +1.3%), and Finisar (FNSR +1.2%).
- Decliners include Nuance (NUAN -2%), Marin Software (MRIN -3.7%), Calix (CALX -1.5%), Xerox (XRX -1.5%), and Enphase Energy (ENPH -1.6%).
- Yesterday's movers, conference schedule
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Friday, Sep 62013, 9:10 AM
Thursday, Sep 52013, 4:36 PM
- Finisar (FNSR) expects FQ2 revenue of $277M-$292M and EPS of $0.37-$0.41, soundly above a consensus of $273M and $0.31. Today's gains are tempered a bit by the fact Investors were expecting strong numbers following Finisar's Aug. 6 FQ1 pre-announcement, which led shares to blast higher. Shares also rallied yesterday due to Ciena's numbers.
- As mentioned in the pre-announcement, datacom component sales were strong in FQ1, rising 12.5% Q/Q and 32% Y/Y to $184.4M. Telecom components +2.7% Q/Q and +1% Y/Y to $81.7M.
- Gross margin rose 290 bps Q/Q and 480 bps Y/Y to 35.1%, thanks to 20% Y/Y rev. growth and a favorable mix. That, along with the fact opex only rose 11% Y/Y, led op. margin to jump to 12.2% from 8.2% in FQ4 and 5.4% a year ago.
- Finisar says demand for its 100G components (previous) and wavelength selective switch products (WSS) remains strong; the company is the market leader in the latter space.
- CC at 5PM ET. FQ1 results, PR, presentation
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Product Type: Nintendo game controllers
Newest Review: ... Controller= The controller is made from white plastic, and is lightweight, and easy to use. It connects into the bottom of your Wii contro... more
not much to say about the nunchuck
Nintendo Wii Nunchuk Controller
Member Name: stacey10304
Nintendo Wii Nunchuk Controller
Date: 13/08/12
Advantages: reliable and cheap
Disadvantages: none
The nunchuck is the extra controller that you need for certain games that goes in your other hand. It attaches to the wii remote via a cable which goes from the bottom of the nunchuck into the bottom of the wii remote.
It fits nice and comfortably into the hand and isnt heavy at all so it does make your wrist ache to hold it. It has an analogue stick on the front and two buttons on the top which has different uses depending on which game you are playing.
It is not needed for all the games, but is needed in ones such as sports games in which you have to swim, run or box etc. If you dont have one attached then the wii wont let you play the games that require it.
They dont come with a wii remote when you buy one, so if you need an extra one you have to buy it seperately. This is something that I think should come as part of the package of you are buying an extra controller, but it isnt too much of an issue now as they can be bought for as cheap as £3 if you do a bit of shopping around - the internet is the best place to find one, on sites such as ebay or amazon. There are cheaper unofficial ones out there though so make sure it is an official nintendo one before your buy.
They can come in black or white, and you can also buy them wireless now too, which is beneficial as the cable that runs between the nunchuck and the wii remote can get a bit irritating, particularly if you are playing sports games which require alot of movement as the cable can swing around and get in your way, or not be long enough if your going at the quite vigorously and flinging your arms around alot.
Overall the nunchuck is good, its cheap to buy, lightweight and sits comfortable in your hands, and I have never had one go faulty on me.
Summary: cheap reliable controller
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