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Dave over at Tools of the Trade did some more digging and has additional information and thoughts regarding the Milwaukee patent lawsuits. A lot of the information came from readers who seem to be in the know on the whole "law" thing (including our reader Bob who commented on our original post...thanks for dropping some knowledge Bob!).
Check out Dave's piece here.
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Dave Frane over at Tools of the Trade has done some very interesting sleuthing regarding a few patent lawsuits recently filed by Milwaukee Tools. When I first saw his headline, "Milwaukee Claims Exclusive Right to Make Lithium-Ion Tools," I thought it was one of HomeFixated's April Fool's posts. But no, it appears to be legit.
Definitely head over to ToTT to read the whole thing. Dave did a really nice job with it. The article is here.
I don't really know what to make of it all since my legal expertise is confined to a few traffic tickets. But what strikes me as strange is that the patents seem to date back to 2002. If the fact of anyone else simply making a li-ion tool breached that patent, wouldn't they have done something about it long before now? Also, as Dave points out, the companies that Milwaukee is going after seem to be a very selective list, excluding all of the mega-players (DeWalt/B&D, Bosch, Makita). If anyone has any thoughts or insights, drop a comment.
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I have to admit that the name "Vampliers" was a little off-putting at first. It sort of sends the vibe of, "yeah, the tool doesn't have much going for it, so we gave it an interesting name." Turns out, that's not the case at all. The Vampliers are, in fact, a unique, useful and interesting variation of a set of linesman pliers. The fact that they're very well made only adds to the goodness.
Read More in: All Reviews | Demolition Tools | Hand Tools
So not only is Tool Nut practically giving away T-shirts, but they're engaged in some serious tool price reductions as well.
First, they're unloading some Fein MultiMasters (the big TOP set) for $200. As anyone reading this site knows, the FMM is the grandaddy and long-time champion of the oscillating multi-tool (OMT). I've written so much about the Fein that you could print out all of the pages, tie them together and use them as a boat anchor. Here's my original review from way back in 2008.
It's just a great tool and $200 is a rock solid price. I think Amazon usually has it at the $240-$250 range.
But, what's really crazy over at Tool Nut is that they're selling some Blacklader gear at half price. Say wha....? If you're not turned on to this stuff yet, this might be a chance to check it out. It's true work gear, fully designed for someone who works all day. I've got a pair of their pants and a fleece jacket and when Armageddon hits, those are the first things I'm going to pull out of the closet. They're reinforced in all the right places, they have pockets everywhere, and I can't imagine what it would take to rip, cut, or tear the fabric. It's also good looking gear too. You can wear it on the weekend and not look like a total goof.
Specifically, Tool Nut has their canvas jacket for under $70. It's usually well over $100.
So yeah, check out those deals. I vouch for Tool Nut too, they're not scam artists (but they are Jets fans, so you have to deal with that). They're good dudes and worth supporting if you can.
And don't forget your nearly free t-shirts while you're there.
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Our pals over at Tool Nut are basically giving away t-shirts. They've got four new designs, each in a bunch of different colors, for the "lock me up I'm crazy" price of $1.99. Who doesn't love (nearly) free t-shirts? Every carpenter I know thrives on them. I can't remember the last time I paid for one. Does it matter that I'm a walking billboard for tool manufacturers, lumber yards, and window companies? No, cause they're free.
So anyway, you're probably thinking, "well, yeah, they might only cost two bucks, but I'm going to get slammed on shipping charges." Well, maybe, but not really. If you just get a t-shirt, you're looking at a flat rate of $8 S&H, but any order over $40 means free shipping. As I'm sure any reader of this site knows, it's painfully easy got get to the $40 mark at a tool retailer (especially a quality one like Tool Nut). So if you're in need of some new recip blades, a chalk line, or an orbital sander, then you might as well pick up five or six shirts while you're at it.
Here are the shirts at Tool Nut
And the winners are....
Our pals over at Pro Tool Reviews have whipped up another edition of their Pro Tool Innovation Awards. It's basically a fast and easy guide to all that is new, cool, and interesting in the tool world. There's a lot to like too, some of which we've never even seen before, like the Mag-Lok Long Handle Tool System or the Wolverine Cabor Boots. There are also plenty of tools from companies like Milwaukee, Klein, and Bosch, all places where we've come to expect innovative ideas.
So check out this years winners here.
Read More in: Distractions | Tool News
The Powerstrike Framing Hammer is easily the strangest hammer I've ever seen. With it's exposed welds, its nuts and bolts vibe, and the hollow metal handle, there is nothing about it that says "normal operating procedure." They sent me a couple to check out and I've been pounding on them for at least a month now. They're great too, maybe not perfect, but really nice.
Read More in: All Reviews | Hand Tools
If you're into wood turning then you're going to want to check this out. NOVA is giving away one of their Infinity Quick Change Chuck Systems.
Here's what we know....
Teknatool/NOVA, those experts on woodturning, are holding a Facebook contest in October and the winner's prize is an innovative NOVA Limited Edition Infinity Quick Change Chuck System. The Contest starts October 1, 2014 and ends October 31, 2014.
It is only open to U.S. Residents who are new or existing Facebook fans or followers of NOVA Woodworking. Here are the basics:
To Enter this Facebook Contest, the rules are simple:
"Like" NOVA on their Facebook page
Create a video turning a lidded vessel then post on YouTube with the hashtag #NOVAInfinityContest.
Show the finished project at the end of the video.
Share the YouTube Link on NOVA's Facebook Page with the #NOVAInfinityContest hashtag.
Get your friends, family, and others to "Like," "Share" and 'Comment' on your video via Facebook to increase your chances of winning.
Complete rules are here.
As an aside, check out these fantastic turned chess sets. One of these days when I have the time, I'm going to fire up my little Delta Midi and try something like this.
[I updated the piece with more info on the handles]
The other day Irwin sent over a sample of their new line of cutting pliers and man o man, are they nice. Really nice. They ain't cheap, but they're slick.
We first saw these a while back when Stu from ToolGuyd mentioned them, noting that they're manufactured by NWS. NWS is a German company and beyond the message board tool junkies, they don't have much presence in the US. Everything I've ever read about them has been positive but I've honestly never even held one of their tools until now. That apparently was a mistake.
Read More in: All Reviews | Electrical | Hand Tools
There's no doubt that the lamest part of using a hole saw is ejecting the core from the saw. I wonder how many flat head screwdrivers have been irreparably damaged over the years. A while back, Lennox advanced a solution to this problem with their Speed Slot line. These saws come with a cool "step" pattern up the side of the saw, giving you a series of spots to pry your screwdriver against. I have a set and they're nice. Milwaukee recently released a similar design.
But Spyder is wiping the slate clean and approaching the problem from an entirely different angle. Their thinking is, "why move the core, when you can move the saw?" It's a cool idea too. How it works is that once you make the cut, a release button lets you slide the hole saw back along the bit. This leaves the core in place where it can be easily removed. Then press and slide the saw back in place.
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I'm no pro tile guy, but in my recent/current/never-ending renovation I've tiled four bathroom floors, two tub surrounds, a shower, a kitchen backsplash, and 500 sq/ft of basement floor. So I've come to understand a a decent amount about tiling. Of all this accumulated knowledge, one of the most annoying things I've learned is that trowels are very, very difficult to store.
This just in from our contact at Worx:
Did you ever want to see the WORX AeroCart, GT 2.0 Trimmer and WORX AIR in action?
Well, now is your chance. You could also win one of these cool tools.
Special prices and giveaways will be offered during these live demos.
When: Thursday, Aug. 21, Noon & 3 p.m. (EDT)
Register Now - Click here
Well, now is your chance. You could also win one of these cool tools.
Special prices and giveaways will be offered during these live demos.
When: Thursday, Aug. 21, Noon & 3 p.m. (EDT)
Register Now - Click here
If you haven't seen the Aerocart, it's a real trip. It's this bizarre hybrid wheelbarrow that has like 30 other uses. It looks really cool and would be neat to see in action. Plus, they're giving stuff away, which is always a nice bonus.
Klein recently sent us a sample of their new Coaxial Cable Cutter and after taking it down to the basement and doing some serious slicing and dicing with our A/V wiring, we're pretty impressed with it, more than we were expecting to be.
We really feel that a belt hook is an essential part of a nail gun, but there are still quite a few tools that don't come with one. They're also tricky too, because for it to be really useful (ie: be able to hang over 2x stock), they also have to be quite bulky, and that bulk isn't always wanted. Enter: The Pneuhook.
We heard about this on Twitter (almost 4k in followers...thanks y'all) and after checking it out, decided that it's definitely worth a mention. It's a universal rafter hook for whatever nail gun you have. Basically, it's a male/female connection with a large metal hook that goes between your gun and your hose. It falls well in the "wish I thought of that" category.
It looks pretty large, so it's not likely to go on your 23-gauge pinner. But on a framing gun or roofing gun this thing is going to work magic. It can hang off a ladder, a rafter, or a nail. There is also a hex cut-out for changing the blade on your circ saw. What we like is that when you don't need it, you can simply remove it.
They cost about $30 apiece, which seems a little high, but keep in mind that it's a small company manufacturing in the USA. Those two things put together usually make for a costlier item. The website also implies that the hooks might be made to order, so there's that too.
Anyway, go check them out at their site. There's an autoplay video there, so beware.
At Pneuhook and Amazon
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So this year Paslode turns 50. We're fans of the company and think that their gas finish nailer (our review here) is just one of the most useful tools on the market.
To commemorate their semicentennial, they've release an anniversary framing gun. According to the company,
Its compact design easily fits between studs, joists and rafters. Engineered for durability, the nailer is built to withstand the toughest jobsite conditions and requires less maintenance than any other Paslode pneumatic framing nailer in history.
The 8.4-pound nailer is designed with the center of gravity close to the trigger, providing optimal balance. Refreshed with the end-user in mind, the nailer's over-molded grip delivers extra comfort and the adjustable rafter hook adds convenience while easily moving out of the way when it's not needed.
The 8.4-pound nailer is designed with the center of gravity close to the trigger, providing optimal balance. Refreshed with the end-user in mind, the nailer's over-molded grip delivers extra comfort and the adjustable rafter hook adds convenience while easily moving out of the way when it's not needed.
The cool part is that they're giving seven of these things away (one each month). To toss your name in the hat, just go to www.paslode50.com and answer a couple questions.
We skimmed the official rules and everything checks out with no bizarre Canadian rules.
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Welcome to Dinner at The Cellar!
Welcome to Dinner at The Cellar!
Hot Artichoke Dip $7
served with fresh tortilla chips
Blackened Ahi Tuna $MKT
hot soy mustard, ocean salad
Pan Seared Beef Tenderloin Tips $12
soft polenta, blue cheese, scallions, marsala pan sauce
Roasted Eggplant Crostini $8
grilled bread, parmesan, aged balsamic, olive oil
Fried Calamari $10
hand breaded calamari strips, chili mayo
Blue Cheese Salad-7; Add-onto any entree-4
Romaine/Red Grapes/Candied Pecans/House-Made Blue Cheese Dressing
Caesar Salad-6; add-on to any entree-4
Romaine/House-Made Caesar/Rustic Croutons/Parmesan/Asiago/Roman
Tomato & Beet Salad $9
green beans, radish, walnut vinaigrette, Danish blue cheese
Signature Entrees
Grilled Hanger Steak $25
red onion marmalade, blue cheese croutons, truffle honey, aged balsamic, brussel sprouts, smashed redskins
Baked Whitefish $MKT
lemon creme fraiche, parmesan herb breadcrumbs, parslied potatoes, fried brussel sprouts
Pan Seared Scallops $MKT
mushrooms, peas, parmesan risotto, pineapple-yuzu beurre blanc
Baby Back Ribs $19
asian b.b.q., spicy mango slaw, cilantro fries
Coconut Curry $14
shiitake mushrooms, onions, green beans, baby corn, house-made red curry paste, coconut milk, fresh basil, crushed peanuts, jasmine rice
Chicken AuFue $17
chefs choice of pasta, mushrooms, scallions, chipotle cream, shaved parmesan
Alternating House Burger $13
Served on a house-made bun with your choice of fries
"Ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness."

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TPWP Guide - The carefully curated and constantly evolving guide to Washington DC
The Daybook
The Daybook probably falls into the "Mommy Blog" classification, since it is about Sydney and her life with her husband and baby boy, but it's really so much more than that. Firstly, her personal style and photography is a cut above almost any blog in DC; So impressive, in fact, that it landed her a style writer position with the Washingtonian. It has also landed her a very substantial following, easily one of the largest in Washington DC. Her style is a bit rock and roll, which is a great counterpoint to the wholesome fairy-tale like family life she leads. You up end up reading page after page, wondering how she makes it all work. We definitely feel the love in The Daybook.
I wish everything in this post wasn't true
November 14, 2014
the kind of, sort of, wendy peffercorn dress
October 31, 2014
October 30, 2014
Isla Loie: a birth story
October 29, 2014
Isla Loie: a birth story
October 29, 2014
the last of the bump
September 01, 2014
the last of the bump
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Thread: Middle Names!
January 3rd, 2014 04:07 AM #1
Middle Names!
What's yours and how has it affected your opinion on them?
My middle name is Louise and while the name is okay, it is super common and I have met/know of at least a dozen other women with this as their middle name and it has made really conscious of giving my future children more interesting or unique middle names.
Any of you have the same issue, or the opposite with having a very unusual middle and not liking it?Rowena Louise
Whovian. Gamer. Name Lover
Violet Seraphina • Isobel Cassidy • Zoë Linnea • Xanthe Cordelia • Hazel Vivienne • Elizabeth Briar
Theodore Atticus • Adrian Rhys • Ciaran Lucas • Oliver Maxwell • Elijah Felix • Kaiden Matthias
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I'm a girl and my middle name is Solomon.
It was my mother's maiden name and it has history as a given name on both sides of the family (for dudes, needless to say). It is coupled with a very uncommon first name and as a kid I would have preferred if one of them had been more mainstream. [Normal Name] Solomon, or [Wacky Name] Sue, you know?
I certainly couldn't retreat from my quirky first to my middle like I could have if it were Lee or Anne or something. My sister's FN was Top Ten common and her middle name was Rose and as a kid/teen I found that VASTLY unfair.
Solomon has also been dicking up my paperwork well into adulthood. I don't think it's hard to spell, is it that friggin' hard to spell? My middle name got messed up ON MY MARRIAGE LICENSE. *weeps*
I'm used to it by now.
January 3rd, 2014 08:28 AM #5Senior Member
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I'm a girl and I have a very common boy's name as my middle. I hate it, particularly since my first name was one of the top 5 most popular girls names in the year I was born. My brother has an uncommon, but recognizable first name and a relatively unknown family name for a middle. I always felt it was unfair.
I will most likely give my children a normal, but not super popular or "filler" middle name or no middle name at all. I haven't quite decided yet. My partner doesn't have a middle name and just doesn't get why we need one.
January 3rd, 2014 01:17 PM #7Call me Cynthia, Angie, or Luna. 22. Name nerd.
Clemency | Clementine | Juliette | Helena | Isabelle | Annabelle | Evangeline | Seraphina | Rosalind | Violetta
Vanessa | Audrey | Ariadne | Callista | Belphoebe | Bellatrix | Lyra | Valencia | Valentina | Laetitia | Cytherea
Gavriel | Hermes | Flynn | James | Orion | Alexander | Caspian | Peregrine | Marius | Altair | Lucias
Callum | Cadmus | Jason | Perseus | Theseus | Oliver | Éomund | Stellan | Amias
January 3rd, 2014 02:39 PM #9
My middle name is Elizabeth. My mom named me after her two brides maids who were her sister in-law and her then best friend. What's funny is she can't stand either of those ladies now. She still manages to love my "regal" name as she calls it though.
I've often felt like Elizabeth was a filler middle. I can't even begin to tell you how many ladies I've met in my 24 years with Elizabeth as their middle name. It's also often a middle for Catherine and all her variants (my first name is a variant). Kate Middleton anyone?
That was a big reason for me not wanting to give it to my daughter. That and it felt weird to name my own baby after myself. So Arwen Elizabeth was originally Arwen Louisa, but my husband kept accidentally calling her Arwen Elizabeth and we ended up changing it legally when she was 4 weeks old. I don't feel so bad about her being named after me now since that was all his idea. lol~Cathryn Elizabeth~
Stay at home mommy to Benton Grover and Arwen Elizabeth.
My fur babies are Walter and Marcheline aka Mooch.
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Archive for July 2008
Today's videos: Britney is showing up in campaign commercials. Really. (We can't make this up, it's too bizarre.)
She has a quick cameo in the latest McCain ad:
And, very quickly, there's a counter ad that hits back.
Maybe it's time for a third video, a new version of "Leave Britney Alone!"
Here are the headlines in the presidential campaign from The Associated Press
McCain campaign says Obama played race card; calls move 'divisive and wrong'
Poll: Obama leads McCain in Pennsylvania; McCain tied with Obama in Ohio, Florida
Ron Paul's followers vow to fight on in West, playing possible spoiler for John McCain
Effort to get Obama to pick Clinton as his No. 2 ends with conclusion she won't be picked
To read the stories behind these headlines, click here and scroll down.
Barack Obama campaigns in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, before heading to a fundraiser in Houston. John McCain meets with voters in Racine, Wis.
"We're in very serious times, and people want serious answers to serious problems. We think they're going to get that from Barack Obama. We'll let John McCain and his campaign scoop out footage of Paris Hilton or Britney Spears and whatever other person they want to put on TV." — Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs, speaking on NBC's "Today" show about a McCain ad.
In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George Bush won Wisconsin's 1st District, which contains Racine, with 54 percent of the vote. Democrat John Kerry took Iowa's 2nd District, where Cedar Rapids is located, with 55 percent of the vote.
Latest poll: In Washington state, it's Obama 48 percent, McCain 37 percent; Gregoire 47 percent, Rossi 45 percent, in the latest Strategic Vision survey. More on that survey later today.
Here are the headlines in the presidential campaign from The Associated Press
McCain tries balancing act: brags of independence and seeks to reassure conservatives
Obama tells House Democrats he'll order review of White House executive orders
Doctors say biopsy of skin from McCain's right cheek shows no evidence of cancer
To read the stories behind these headlines, click here and scroll down.
Barack Obama talks to voters about the economy in Missouri. John McCain visits an equipment company in Aurora, Colo., before traveling to a fundraiser in Kansas City, Mo.
"Suppose I'm wrong and there's no such thing as climate change. All we've done is give our kids a cleaner planet. But suppose I'm right and we do nothing? Then what kind of a planet do we hand off to our kids and our grandkids?" — John McCain.
Democrat Adlai Stevenson narrowly won Missouri in the 1956 presidential election. He beat Republican Dwight Eisenhower by less than 4,000 votes — 918,273 to 914,289.
Today's video: What does Sen. Larry Craig have to do with the military's Don't Ask/Don't Tell policy? The Center for Military Readiness's Elaine Donnelly explains, with a little help from The Daily Show.
Here are today's headlines in the presidential campaign from The Associated Press:
Economic and international issues draw Obama's attention amid a day of private meetings
Va. Gov. Tim Kaine won't discuss whether Obama is considering him for running mate
McCain steps back from 'no new tax' pledge, gets rebuked by conservative anti-tax group
Obama, DNC look to mobilize Latino voters with $20 million effort, focus on swing states
Obama tries to win over Clinton supporters, increase lead among women
To read the stories behind the headlines, click here and scroll down.
Democrat Barack Obama holds a 6-point lead nationally over Republican John McCain — 47 percent to 41 percent — among registered voters in the presidential race, according to the latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking update.
John McCain meets with voters in Sparks, Nev.
Barack Obama holds a fundraiser and meetings in Washington before raising more campaign cash in Springfield, Mo.
"I'm not saying these women are bitter … but they don't understand how to take this devotion and energy and put it behind the candidate who took her away from them." — Susie Tompkins Buell, a prominent fundraiser of Hillary Rodham Clinton with deep reservations about Barack Obama.
Republican John McCain's top fundraising states in June were Texas at $1.17 million, California at $1.1 million and Florida at $870,600. Democrat Barack Obama's top donor states were California at $4.3 million, New York at $2.5 million and Illinois at $1.2 million.
Spin Control 2.0 has a three-day weekend this week. But that doesn't mean there's nothing to talk about.
Today's videos are two different takes on the war, and the people who have fought it, and the presidential campaign.
For the sake of discussion, who's is closer to the truth?
Or this?
Today's videos: Two takes on Obama's international tour
Here's an MSNBC clip on his Berlin stop
Here's the Daily Show's take on his Middle East swing. (We're guessing this will get more hits.)
Here are today's headlines in the presidential race from the Associated PressObama tells enormous Berlin crowd there are more walls to be torn down in fighting extremism
With Obama in Berlin, McCain visits German restaurant in Ohio
Hagel calls on candidates to focus on Iraq's future over past war strategy
Rice not worried by Obama's foreign policy forays overseas
Poll: Obama builds support among Hispanic voters
Police seek to soften protesters' disruptions at GOP convention
For the stories behind these headlines, click here and scroll down.———
Barack Obama spoke at the Victory Column in Berlin. John McCain holds a town-hall meeting on cancer with Lance Armstrong in Columbus, Ohio.
In Washington state: Gov. Chris Gregoire makes campaign stops around the Puget Sound to talk about cleanup
"We are a people of improbable hope. With an eye towards the future, with resolve in our heart, let us remember this history, and answer our destiny, and remake the world once again." — Democrat Barack Obama, in a speech at Berlin's Victory Column.
Liberals are three times likelier than conservatives to be more excited about the presidential campaign than they were last fall, according to an AP-Yahoo News poll conducted in June. The poll has been measuring the political sentiments of the same 2,000 adults since November.
Today's video: The McCain campaign vid saying the media's in the tank for Obama
Waddya think? Are they right, or are they whining? Click here to comment.
Here are today's headlines in the presidential campaign from The Associated Press
Obama praises US ties with Israel, promises to push for Palestinian state if president
McCain credits Bush for drop in oil prices
People Magazine: Obama girls offer irreverence, boundless energy
To read the stories behind the headlines, click here and scroll down.
Barack Obama visits Jerusalem and Ramallah, West Bank. John McCain meets with voters in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., then travels to New Orleans.
"I also want to get his recipe for looking as good he does." — Democrat Barack Obama, in complimenting Israeli President Shimon Peres, who is 84.
Independents are more bored with the campaign than any other group of people — 28 percent of them say so — according to an AP-Yahoo News survey conducted in June.
Some of the hardest hitting and most innovative ads in the presidential campaign are being run by outsiders right now.
Here's one from the Service Employees union that tries to take on McCain by taking advantage of the debut of "Mama Mia" (which, probably to their chagrin, was dwarfed by the new Batman movie this weekend…so fewer people might get it.)
This anti-Obama ad is by a group calling itself Let Freedom Ring. It's shorter, and hits harder.
The League of Women Voters held a series of forums recently for congressional, judicial and legislative candidates, and they plan on showing them on cable television.
Over and over.
So if you miss them one day, chances are you'll have another shot at seeing them before the Aug. 19 primary.
They're on Cable Channel 5, and if you click here, you can see the schedule.
A concerned (or maybe angry? perplexed? disgusted?) reader writes:
Can you give any good reason to vote for any of our present congressmen(women). They, not the president have failed the country. just what have they done in congress to solve the problem. After all they make the laws not the President of the United States. My advice is to can them all and let a new bunch have a shot at making progress. Who's president does not matter it is the congress that matters. Can the bums — donh
Maybe he's a bit more frustrated than usual. Maybe Congress did something last week — or failed to do something last week — that set him off.
Spin Control 2.0 is not in the habit of defending members of Congress, although we have reported on the noteworthy things that many of them have done over time. And considering this is election season, a kind word might show up as an endorsement in an incumbent's direct mail ad, and a nasty one could end up in the opponent's hit piece.
But if you could answer him, what would you say? Can anyone out there make a case for returning any or all members of Congress to their jobs in November? Or do you agree with the "Throw the bums out" sentiment?
Spokane County Commissioner Todd Mielke showed up at two different press conferences this week in very different attire.
On Wednesday, he was present when the U.S. attorney, federal and local law enforcement agencies announced a big bust of drugs and guns, the result of an 18-month investigation called Operation Hybris. (If you missed it, read about it here.)
On Thursday, he was there for a press conference to announce the county officially owns a racetrack, with props including race cars that may be using the track. (If you missed it, read about it here.)
The above photos, taken at each press event, show he came to one in a Hawaiian shirt, and to the other in a suit and tie.
Today's pop quiz: which of the photos is from the drug bust announcement, and which is from the raceway announcement?
Everyone knows that the governor's race is getting heated. The two main protagonists don't much like each other, and their staffs shouldn't be allowed in the same room without a pass through the metal detector and armed guards to separate them.
But now the campaign may be going to the dogs. Or at least, one dog.
Michelle Obama and Chris Gregoire, and about 1,600 of their supporters, raised an estimated $320,000 at the WaMu Theater at Safeco Field, the Associated Press reports.
As would be expected, Michelle Obama complimented Gregoire, who complimented Barack Obama, so everyone was pretty much in sync.
Shortly afterwards, the Gregoire campaign issued a statement denouncing the Republicans for their latest video (as seen here in an earlier Spin Control 2.0 post).
Washington State Republicans our trying to smack Michelle Obama around online as she makes a campaign stop today in Seattle.
They decided to take out after her "really proud of this country" comment from a few months ago — yes, that is a way back in the campaign, so they'd have to consider it an oldie but goodie — and offer their own take on what makes them proud.
They enlisted several Republican women, including King County Chairwoman Lori Sotelo and state Sen. Val Stevens, to talk about what makes the feel great about America.
For good measure, they end with the group doing a medley of the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quote from Ronald Reagan about freedom.
If it doesn't turn your blood red, white and blue, you must be some kind of commie pinko.
The deadline for registering to vote in Washington the easy way — that is, filling out a form you get at a government office or off the Internet, and mailing it in — is fast approaching.
Those registration forms must be postmarked by Saturday to be valid.
It's still possible to register for two weeks after that. But you'd have to go down to the Elections Office in person and fill out the forms.
So clearly, Saturday is important for the sake of convenience.
If you want to register, click here for an application on the Secretary of State's Web site
When Congress overrode President Bush's veto of the Medicare reimbursement bill on Tuesday, all members of the Washington delegation gave the veto the heave-ho.
Republicans Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Doc Hastings and Dave Reichert voted with the Democrats in the House, and Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell in the Senate to override.
In Idaho, Republican Bill Sali voted to sustain the veto but Mike Simpson voted to override. Sens. Larry Craig and Mike Crapo also voted against the override, which passed 70-26.
The latest bone of contention in the governor's race is: Poll numbers.
Chris Gregoire's campaign last week was touting a poll that said she was leading 49 percent to 43 percent. It was conducted by Rasmussen Reports.
Dino Rossi's campaign has a posting on its Web site this morning that a poll has them tied at 45 percent each. It was conducted by Moore Information.
Which prompted the Gregoire campaign to cast aspersions on the Rossi poll: "All the polls not paid for by Rossi show Gregoire leads the race," they said.
Not exactly.
Today's video: Jackson not the only one to forget about the mic (Warning: the language in this may be objectionable to some.)
Here are the headlines in the presidential campaign from the Associated Press:
McCain calls for Afghanistan surge
Obama says policy for war in Iraq not a sound strategy for keeping US safe
DNC chief to embark on Southern bus tour, hoping to register voters to turn Dixie Democratic
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura says he's not running for Senate, citing family concerns
John McCain meets with voters in Albuquerque, N.M. Barack Obama gives a speech on foreign policy in Washington. Michelle Obama campaigns with Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire Thursday in Seattle.
"Weve alienated ourselves from the world instead of strengthening our alliances." — Barack Obama criticizing U.S. policy in Iraq.
More people would prefer having Democrat Barack Obama at their summer cookout than Republican John McCain — 52 percent to 45 percent, according to recent Associated Press-Yahoo News poll.
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House Democrats reserve nearly $35 million worth of TV ads in hopes of gains in Nov. elections
German govt. says Obama visit being worked out, quiet on possible Brandenburg Gate speech
McCain's Vietnam cellmate a longtime supporter of GOP candidate — and a foe of Democrats
Barack Obama discusses energy with voters in Dayton, Ohio. John McCain focuses on the economic challenges that women in business faces at a town-hall meeting in Hudson, Wis.
"I made it clear to him and everybody else, I never worked for anybody in my life. I got here when I was 29. I never had a boss. I don't know how I'd handle it." — Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., on whether Barack Obama or his team had approached him about the No. 2 spot on the Democratic ticket.
Some 39 percent of voters called themselves Democratic, 29 percent Republican, and 32 percent independent in AP-Yahoo News poll taken last month.
About a week ago, the gubernatorial campaigns jousted a bit over who raised the most money — and how — during the month of June. Seems the advantage goes to Chris Gregoire, thanks to a big assist from the state Democratic Party.
As recounted in Spin Control 2.0 at the time, Dino Rossi's campaign started it off with a self-congratulatory announcement that they had pulled in at least $683,000 as of June 29, and expected to hit about $700k when they got around to counting the take from the final day. Chris Gregoire's campaign was only reporting $494,000 for the month.
Big victory for Dino, they suggested.
Wait a minute, the Gregoire campaign countered. We've picked up $720,000 in June, "with late-month counting as yet incomplete. Contributions are already beginning to come in for the July 17 fundraiser with Michelle Obama," spokesman Aaron Toso said.
He also cast aspersions on the Rossi campaign's ability to keep track of money.
That prompted a retort from Rossi spokeswoman…
Today's video: Religiosity affects presidential preference
Rich Roesler is following the back and forth between the Gregoire and Rossi campaigns over videos, and videotaping, at Eye On Olympia.
Here are the headlines in the presidential campaign from The Associated Press:
Obama stresses equal pay, child care in appeal to women who had backed Hillary Clinton
Obama shrugs off crude remark by Jesse Jackson, accepts apology
Bonus video 1: What did Jackson say?
Bonus video 2: What did he have to say about it later?
AFL-CIO recruiting military veterans in its ranks to work against McCain's presidential bid
To read the stories behind these headlines, click here and scroll down.
Barack Obama attended a breakfast fundraiser for women with Hillary Rodham Clinton in New York. He then discusses the economy with voters in Fairfax, Va. John McCain meets with workers and undecided voters in Belleville, Mich.
"I'm grateful for all of you who have come together. I know you'll be there in November." — Hillary Rodham Clinton, as she introduced her former presidential primary rival, Barack Obama, at a "Women for Obama" breakfast fundraiser.
A recent AP-Yahoo News poll shows that 15 percent of the electorate — people who call themselves moderates and aren't solidly supporting a candidate — make up the persuadable middle.
Today's video: Word association with McCain & Obama
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Wash. Biz leaders for McCain. Read about it here.
Here are today's headlines in the presidential campaign from The Associated Press:
McCain, Obama offer plans for Hispanic voters to achieve prosperity (Gallup poll says Obama leads among Hispanics. Click here for more details.)
Obama proposes changing bankruptcy laws to help military, others
Obama denies he's revising liberal views to woo centrist voters
Democrats seek voter input for party platform
Pet owners find McCain more appealing than the petless Obama
For the stories behind these headlines, click here and scroll down.
Barack Obama spoke to voters in Powder Springs, Ga., before he was to address the League of United Latin American Citizens' convention in Washington. John McCain spoke to the League of United Latin American Citizens' convention in Washington.
"From an image standpoint, nothing humanizes a candidate more than seeing him lovingly dote on his pet or toss a ball around on the White House lawn." — American Kennel Club spokeswoman Lisa Peterson.
Barack Obama is running about even nationally with John McCain — 46 percent to 44 percent — among registered voters in the presidential race, according to the latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking update. Fifty percent of those surveyed in a recent AP-Yahoo News poll viewd McCain favorably, while 40 percent saw him unfavorably. Obama was seen favorably by 49 percent and unfavorably by 44 percent.
John McCain's campaign this week announced a new group of supporters it calls Washington Small Business Leaders for McCain.
The group is so big it has 34 chairmen/women. Or maybe that's just a sign of great leadership…they don't seem to have any members who aren't chairmen or chairwomen.
It would be even more impressive hadn't misspelled the name of one of the two chairwomen from Spokane.
Today's video: Obama beating McCain among Hispanics
Bonus Poll: Zogby says Obama way ahead in Electoral College. Click here for details.
Are you a Republican or a Democrat? For those who aren't sure, take the test by clicking here.
Here are today's headlines in the presidential campaign from The Associated Press:
Obama's plane makes safe, unscheduled landing in St. Louis
AP-Yahoo News poll: More than ever, public sees Obama as agent of change, McCain as just old … Obama blames Washington for country's economic woes
Acknowledging economic woes, McCain touts plan to create jobs, help workers
Obama will hold acceptance speech at Invesco Field at Mile High
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John McCain holds town hall meeting in Denver.
Barack Obama has a scheduled stop in North Carolina.
"I think it's important we send the rest of the world a message that we're taking ourselves in a new direction away from the Bush administration." — Rachel Ferdaszewski, 26, an independent from Tacoma, Wash., who is leaning toward Democrat Barack Obama.
John McCain raised $21 million in May and had $31.6 million in the bank. The figures place him virtually on same financial footing as Barack Obama.
Many people know whether they're Republicans or Democrats.
They've always been a Republican (or Democrat). They're father was always a Republican. Their grandfather was always a Republican. Their great-grandfather was a…Whig? Free Soil Nebraskan?
But other people aren't so sure, or so committed.
For them, we offer a test to help point the way.
Secretary of State Sam Reed asked Washington's congressional delegation Thursday to make sure veterans will receive any assistance they need registering to vote, but a spokeswoman for the VA Medical Center in Spokane said local veterans get that help.
Reed said he was concerned that a Veterans Affairs Department directive issued in May warns . . .
Today's video: Generic Dems beating Generic Reps
Here are the headlines in the presidential campaign from The Associated Press:
Kind of blue — Obama hopes to flip Republican red states
McCain to meet Mexican president on Thursday at end of Latin American trip
Obama, McCain competing for the center, an elusive, disengaged yet crucial crowd
Barack Obama holds a town hall meeting with veterans in Fargo, N.D. John McCain meets with Mexican President Felipe Calderon and holds a news conference in Mexico City.
"The center of the American electorate — moderates, independents and ticket splitters — is an amalgam of disparate interests with the following commonality: all are a few points from the ideological center of the country, and they tend to be fiscally conservative and socially tolerant." — Greg Strimple, a Republican pollster in New York
Democrat Barack Obama reported spending $26.6 million in May. His heaviest spending was on advertising — more than $4 million was spent buying time for television commercials.
Today's video: Is Bush a help or hurt to McCain?
Bonus videos: Want to see more on the debate over Wesley Clark's comments on John McCain? Click here
Here are the headlines in the presidential campaign from The Associated Press:
McCain to tour Colombian drug interdiction efforts, says illegal drugs a major challenge
With Obama atop Dem ticket, candidates from Mississippi to Wisconsin use race as wedge issue
GOP Sen. Cochran says McCain roughed up a Sandinista on diplomatic visit to Nicaragua in 1987
AP-Yahoo News poll: More would invite Obama than McCain to barbecue; Public cool to Michelle, doesn't know Cindy
Barack Obama campaigns in Colorado Springs, Colo.
John McCain holds an informal news conference in Cartagena, Colombia.
"Mitt Romney is a great person and he's done a great job for us and we're really pleased at the cooperation and help that he's given us and he won millions of Republican votes so there will be a big place for him in the Republican party in the future, but obviously we're not talking about specific candidates." — John McCain on Romney as a potential running mate.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, who bowed out of the Democratic contest on June 7, had $3.4 million cash on hand left for primary spending, according to her May fundraising reports. She also had more than $23 million for the general election, money her campaign cannot use.
When Sen. Larry Craig said he wasn't going to resign his seat, he promised to continue working hard for issues he's championed all these years.
In other words, he wasn't changing his stance on those things, just because his stance in another setting … or another sitting … caused him some legal grief.
So it's probably no surprise that last week he signed on to cosponsor a Constitutional Amendment declaring marriage as being between a man and a woman.
Today's video: The whole clip of Clark on "Face the Nation"
Here are today's headlines in the presidential campaign from The Associated Press:
Clark: McCain comments were his own
Obama announces support and expansion for Bush's faith based programs
McCain to visit Colombia, Mexico to show support for free trade
Barack Obama campaigns at Eastside Community Ministry in Zanesville, Ohio. John McCain holds an informal news conference in Cartagena, Colombia.
"John McCain as a young officer demonstrated courage and character. But the service as president is about judgment. And the experience that he had as a fighter pilot isn't the same as having been at the highest levels of the military and having to make — work with the president and other heads of state and make those kinds of life or death decisions about national, strategic issues." — Ret. Army Gen. Wesley Clark
Seventy-six percent of the people contacted in an AP-Ipsos survey in June said the country was on the wrong track. That's up from 71 percent in April and 66 percent near the end of 2007.


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New Segways revealed for adventurers who don't want to walk
Back in the days of personal transportation yore, Segway was the belle of the ball. This self-balancing electric transport was even once viewed as the future of all individual transport. Since then this one-time grande dame of the balance-driven scooter set has let itself wither on the vine.
That sad, quiet sort of end can't last forever, and Segway has just revealed its game plan for returning to the top of the heap. Two new Segway models have just been revealed: The Segway i2 SE and the outdoorsy Segway x2 SE. Both of the new Personal Transports (PTs) feature a quick-release handlebar like that you'd find on a mountain bike's front wheel, front and rear lights, and a wider, lower profile base.
On top of the rehashed designs, Segway has also unveiled an accessory shop called SegSolutions. There you can personalize your Segway with camouflage, cargo cases and a gun scabbard to create the "Silent Hunter" upgrade kit. You can also grant yourself some comfy foot mats and an iPad mount in the "Commuter Package". We're not sure whether or not commuters should be riding a Segway while immersed in their iPads, but either way the new Segways do look more interesting than your basic electric scooter. Whether or not they're enough to resurrect Segway as the coolest thing on two wheels remains to be seen.
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Rich Bjelkevig
President & Director of Operations
Rich Bjelkevig is the founder and currently the President of Mountain Aviation. He has presided over the expansion and development of the company for these past 21 years. He currently also serves as the Director of Operations. He has 41 years of corporate aviation and airline experience to include FAR121 & 135 operations. He has been a Chief Flight Instructor, Check Airman, Chief Pilot and Director of Operations for 3 air charter companies and holds an ATP and type ratings in several corporate jets to include CE500, CE650, DA2000 and G400. His formal education and undergraduate studies include engineering and post graduate studies in aviation law. When not growing the business he founded, Rich enjoys golf, skiing, and playing with his grandchildren with his beautiful wife.
Nicole McLeod
Chief Financial Officer
Nicole has been with Mountain Aviation for seven years. Originally from Colorado, she spent her high school and middle school years near the Mission Mountains of Montana. Although Nicole is not an "aviator" by profession but she brings solid business discipline including a BA in Business Management and 15 years setting up accounting and financial systems for numerous small and mid-sized companies. Her specialty is improving efficiencies and controls to enable growth. Nicole loves being involved in so many areas of our business especially the "human factors" part of the her job as Director of HR. When not guiding our business to success Nicole enjoys the Colorado mountains snowboarding, playing disc golf, mountain biking, and spending time with her two young children and husband.
Wade Tefft
Chief Pilot
Wade brings over 20 years of commercial aviation experience. Born and raised in Western New York state, Wade began his flight training at an early age, earning his Private Pilot's license before graduating High School. Early in his career, he gained flying experience flight instructing, towing advertising banners as well as flying and towing gliders. He has served as an instructor and Check Airman in both FAR 121 and 135 operations. His experience also includes acting as the Flight Safety Coordinator and Chief Pilot for two different Part 135 operations. Wade is tasked with overseeing the training, scheduling and management of Mountain Aviation's pilot group. In his spare time, Wade enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife Nicole and three children. His aviation passion and heart are in general aviation and during his personal time he owns and flies several small aircraft including a 1945 Taylorcraft.
Corey Mast
Director of Maintenance
Corey Mast has been with Mountain Aviation for 10 years and currently serves as our Director of Maintenance and served as the Maintenance Operations Manager for 4 years. He is responsible for planning, scheduling, and the performance of all Mountain Aviation aircraft maintenance operations. Additionally he directs line department operations and is responsible for maintaining Mountain Aviation hangars and facilities. Mr. Mast earned his A&P certificate and began a full time career in aviation after selling his privately owned business. He initially accepted a position with Mountain Aviation as a Quality Control Administrator, and was later promoted to Maintenance Operations Manager. He currently holds an Inspection Authorization, is RII and Airworthiness Release qualified, and is factory trained on several models of aircraft. He has a strong background in manual development and was instrumental in helping Mountain Aviation obtain FAA approval to operate aircraft under FAR 135.411(a)(2) rules. Corey also finds time to raise two great kids and sneak away for bike and motorcycle rides in the Colorado mountains where he grew up.
Malachi O'Neill
Manager of Business Development
Malachi has been with Mountain Aviation for 6 years. He began his career at Mountain as a part-time Fuel Coordinator, moving into full-time Flight Coordinator and eventually as Flight Operations Manager before moving into his current role in Business Development. Malachi is a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Aircraft Dispatcher, and Multi-Engine and Instrument-Rated Commercial Pilot. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Technology from Metropolitan State College of Denver with a Minor in Meteorology. He is very active in the aviation community and with the Colorado Aviation Business Association, including being the current interim Board Member of the Industry subcommittee. Malachi's initial aviation experience came as a hang gliding pilot and instructor near the dunes at Kitty Hawk where the Wright brothers first flew. Malachi is a dynamic team and relationship builder with Employees, Colleagues, and Clients, which is one of the keys to our business development success. He intends to start working on his golf game, but in the meantime he's an avid fly-fisherman and reader, and enjoys physical training. In the summers he is often water-skiing or on hiking, climbing, or multi-day white water rafting & kayak trips with his family. In the winter, Malachi telemark skis while his stunningly awesome wife and three kids shred on the snowboards.
Andrew Doremus
Business Development Manager, Aspen and Western Colorado
Andrew Doremus was born and raised in Aspen Colorado and has flown everything from a glider to a BAE-146 in and out of Aspen. As a pilot his experience ranges from 121 air carrier to being a Chief Pilot, Director of Operations and a Check Airmen for 135 Air Charter operations. Andrew also started the Rifle Jet Center and Flight Department and built them into a successful full service FBO with a multi aircraft Charter company. Currently he is leading our West Slope marketing development and a line pilot in the Cessna 500 series. Growing up in the mountains he is an avid outdoorsman, who also has a love for playing hockey. He and his wife Jeanne have five boys and spend as much time as possible enjoying the Rocky Mountains.
Scott Mowrey
Manager of Safety
Scott Mowrey joined Mountain Aviation in September of 2013 and currently serves as our Manager of Safety. With over 20 years of experience in the corporate aviation and helicopter EMS industries as a technician, manager, and leader, he has developed the ethics and professionalism required to oversee the safe operation of our growing organization. With a Safety Management System that meets ARGUS Platinum status in place, he stays busy maturing the Mountain Aviation safety culture and ensuring that Mountain Aviation maintains it's exceptional safety record. In addition to numerous professional certifications in the avionics field, he holds a BS degree from MSU Denver, and is months away from earning his MBA in Project Management at the University of Colorado. While away from work (but always on call!), he enjoys spending time with his wife Heidi and three very busy boys, road cycling, and spending time at his ranch in Summit County, Colorado.
Julian Tonsmeire
Vice President of Business Development
Julian transitioned into aviation after running a successful small mountain guiding business after completing undergraduate studies at the University of Colorado. With 13 years in aviation, he served as a Regional Airline Captain before joining Mountain in 2005 and holds an ATP pilot certificate with Beech 1900 and Citation type ratings. Julian has held a number of position at Mountain over the last 8 years including: Operations Manager and Pilot, providing him with a broad background in corporate aviation and aircraft management. Julian oversees Mountain's talented Business Development team, specializing in sales and marketing, as well as serving a number of Mountain's aircraft owners as their Client Advocate. Originally from Alaska, Julian loves to run, backcountry ski, climb, raft, kayak, mountain bike, and explore the mountains and desserts of Colorado and Utah with his wife and young children.


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sounds a bit like a DNS issue, if you can ping the ip, is the name resolving?
most av stuff install by using the name rather then an ip
Hi guys
Bit of a problem this morning... Came to install kaspersky on one of our admin machines which has vista business sp2 installed with all updates!
The problem i am having is that i can't ping the machine from the server using its name but i can actually ping it using its ip address!
Everytime i try to install the antivirus from the server, its failing and i can only put this down to the fact that there is a conflict between the server and the machine!
Has anyone come accross this problem before? I have tried the ip/release and ip/renew but it keeps taking the old ip from dhcp again!
sounds a bit like a DNS issue, if you can ping the ip, is the name resolving?
most av stuff install by using the name rather then an ip
Just also noticed that if i ping using the computer name, it returns this:
pinging computer1.server.local [*.*.*.99]
but when i do ipconfig on the local machine, its ip address is actually *.*.*.40
Wouldn't that affect anything on the network? We have up to 200 machines on the network?
it shouldn't do, most of your servers addresses are probly cached by them neway. have u got 2 dns servers? as while one is reloading the other should be okay to carry on working for few mins while the first one reloads.
I have just looked at the DNS, found the pc name and double clicked on it and found that the ip address is *.*.*.99 which is not the one on the local pc!
double check in the DNS to check it is actually wrong, it could just be the server has a cached address for that pc, if so just do ipconfig/flushdns and it will clear the local cache and then look against your server.
EDIT: its not this!!!
only have one server!
The ip address on the server is definately wrong!
Do i run the flushdns command on the local machine or server?
if you want further help troubleshooting the dns look here Troubleshooting DNS servers: Domain Name System(DNS)
Local machine. Also check to see if DHCP has not issued 2 addresses for it, or had a bad one listed as the one you actually want.
Under DHCP, the IP address for that particular machine is *.*.*.40 where is on the DNS it is down as *.*.*.99!
Do you still think i should reload DNS? If so how do i achieve that with only one server on the network!
I wouldnt reload DNS just yet as it will lead to all sorts of related issues if you are using exchange and AD, in DNS there is an option to scavange old and stage DNS Records.
Start immediate scavenging of stale resource records: Domain Name System(DNS)
Theres the microsoft Article obviously do this at your own risk etc .
Yeah, we have exchange on the server and i am a bit wary that it will affect things on the network!
I would personally remove stale records .......Is it only one machine that you currently have this issue with ? .....
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Crime has a massive impact on individuals and communities. It can impact individuals in many different ways as well as affecting whole communities, minority groups and businesses. In many cases, the crimes that most affect individuals are crimes which are known as anti-social behaviour. Crime costs households in England and Wales sixty million pounds a year, that alone, is a massive effect on us individuals within society.
As you can imagine there are often impacts and effects of anti social behaviour. These include criminal damage to both private and public property, like houses, shops, education facilities, and even motorways. The repair of these areas costs a lot of money, it also effects communities because if there is a lot of graffiti around the communities people will class it as a rough or dodgy area to be in when in fact the majority of individuals in community are respectful. Fly tipping is also another crime which can effect communities and bring its credibility down, this could be easily averted if offenders take there rubbish to local waste disposal centres. The selling of drugs can effect both individuals and communities, it effects individuals by endorsing them into a place where drugs are accessible and this may lead to them taking narcotics which is illegal and could lead to more criminal damage around the communities which nobody wants to happen.
The types of behaviour which I have touched on in the above passage of text can make individuals very fearful of crime and disorder, this is a very bad effect to have while living in a community. It is perceived across society that crime is something we should always fear, personally I wish this was not the case as it could help conquer crime to a higher degree. In the majority of individuals cases, the fear crime is much greater than the probability of them actually becoming a victim. It can be argued that over the past few years people's fear of crime has slightly decreased due to the higher presence of community support officers, though one thing that concerns me, is the lack of powers they have.
The media has a much greater effect about crime on us individuals because they often glorify or over exaggerate some crime stories and this can effect us as a community and make use extremely fearful of any crime. In essence the media need to have newsworthy stories for us to read and so will select the most shocking stories to report on, this kind of brain washes us to think that certain age groups are all the same in character. It also gives the public the impression that such crimes are much more common than they actually are.
Also when the media and public perception of crime are high this leads to a heightened fear of crime. People are often frightened of crime because of a variety of reasons like; We live in a high crime area. We have already be victims of crime. We feel poorly informed about policing in our local area. Our local environment is in a state of disrepair. There is poor public transport in our local area. All of those reasons have effected a massive amount of individuals in communities and it could be easily if they ignored glorified news reports, especially from tabloid newspapers and glossy news websites.
All victims of crime are individuals and many of these individuals of crime do not belong to a vulnerable group. They may simply have something that someone wants to steal, or become the target of drunken violence. People often become victims of crime simply because they are in the wrong place at the wrong time. Repeat victimization on an individual can have a devastating effect. Therefore it is important for all police to tackle this as part of their crime management strategies. They can do this by ensuring crime recording systems are accurately identifying repeat victims so this can be both measured and monitored. Also ensuring a prompt response to repeat victims of crime.
Impact of crime on individuals lifestyles is also a negative effect. A strong fear of crime has an impact on the lifestyle of many people. A study by Hough in 1995 showed that between one and two percent of people never go out at night as a result of being fearful of crime. This should not be the way individuals should live, we should all feel safe and secure. This becomes an undesirable circle because crime is more likely to happen when there are fewer witnesses. Many people no longer feel safe walking alone at night, and many individuals carry personal attack alarms to try to make themselves more secure. It may be argued that the fear of crime may affect people's health due to stress related illnesses brought on by anger and resentment towards offenders.
The cost of crime also has a negative impact on individuals. Physical Injuries can effect us individuals dramatically because it can take months in some cases to heal or in worse cases live with a physical disability. Moreover psychological effects can be even more damaging as it may take years to recover from, especially if the individual develops paranoia or severe depression. It could take months of counselling and attendance of self-help groups in order to get the individual back on track. Anticipation or fear of crime is also extremely cost worthy, people buy security items to make themselves feel more safe and secure. The most popular security items include panic alarms, closed circuit television and burglar alarms. In a short conclusion, the effects of crime are increasing, they are devastating and costly. More effort, time and money need to be implemented in security, policing, and prevention, in order for people to at least feel safer and prevent the fear of crime.


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- One for the history books: A solar plane has completed its first intercontinental flight. (National Geographic)
- A Virginia couple set a world record for the longest drive on a single tank of gas. How far do you think they got? (CleanTechnica)
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The Dancehouse is a new space created for fine and performing artists. We provide a safe and affordable sanctuary for all skill levels, ages, and artistic endeavors. The Dancehouse, currently based in a warehouse in The East Village district of downtown San Diego, was formed in 2012 out of need for more consistent and convenient rehearsal space. Over the last year, Dancehouse has begun to expand to offering dance classes and rental spaces to the general public. Our current classes include: hip hop dance, jazz dance, dancing for singers, monthly battles, and belly dance.
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Recruiting: Dwyer QB Daniel Parr signs financial-aid agreement with FAU
- 2:58 pm Wednesday, December 10th, 2014 by Anthony Chiang
The chances of Daniel Parr ending up at Florida Atlantic just got better.
The three-star Dwyer quarterback signed a financial-aid agreement with the Owls this week, which is a strong indication that Parr will enroll at FAU in January. Parr originally committed to the Owls in May. [More]
Week 9 Look Ahead: Inside the new Top 10, plus the top games coming up
- 11:55 am Monday, October 20th, 2014 by Anthony Chiang
Some teams have already clinched playoff spots, but others are still looking to punch their tickets to the postseason.
Six teams from Palm Beach County clinched playoff spots this past week. Wellington is back in the playoffs after beating Seminole Ridge, and Cardinal Newman upset Pahokee to clinch their spot. Will Dwyer get it done against Atlantic to earn the District 13-7A title this week? It's going to be fun to find out. [More]
Game of the Week: Dwyer at Atlantic
- 7:10 am Saturday, October 18th, 2014 by Anthony Chiang
Saturday, October 25
No. 9 Atlantic shocked No. 3 Dwyer 37-26 for a critical district win in The Palm Beach Post's PBgametime Game of the Week. Read about it and watch a slideshow of photos from the contest here. Also, make sure to check out the photo gallery from the matchup.
Finally, we put together a recap of Week 9 in Palm Beach County. Here are our four takeways from the ninth week of the regular season.
Wednesday, October 22
We picked every Week 9 high school football game involving a team from Palm Beach County. Check out our picks and get an in-depth breakdown of The Palm Beach Post's PBgametime Game of the Week — Dwyer at Atlantic. Also, check out our video focusing on the District 13-7A showdown. Find it all here.
Tuesday, October 21
As part of our Game of the Week coverage, we picked a player from each team to take part in a question and answer session. Dwyer WR Dante Cousart and Atlantic RB Dontavius Monroe sat down with PBGametime reporters Anthony Chiang and Jodie Wagner this week to answer questions about sports and life. Check it out here.
Monday, October 20
Take a look at the area's top Week 9 matchups, which includes the big District 13-7A matchup between Dwyer and Atlantic.
Sunday, October 19
Dwyer has posted an undefeated district record up to this point, but the Panthers still can't afford a loss in the competitive District 13-7A.
The defending Class 7A state champions will look to continue their dominance of the district in an intriguing matchup with an improved Atlantic team in this week's Palm Beach Post PBgametime Game of the Week. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on Friday from Atlantic High.
Midseason Awards: Players, Coaches and Most Improved Teams of the Year
- 6:01 pm Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 by Jodie Wagner
The 2014 season is more than half over (when did that happen)? It's time to give out mid-season awards. [More]
Football recruiting: The third edition of the 2015 Big Board rankings
- 3:40 pm Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 by Anthony Chiang and Jodie Wagner
We've reached the middle of the regular season and seniors have had the chance to prove they deserve a spot on the PBgametime Class of 2015 Big Board. [More]
Football mailbag: What's wrong with Glades Central, can Dwyer repeat, future NFL standout?
- 12:18 pm Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 by Anthony Chiang
How are we at Week 5 already?
The season is flying by and the questions keep flying in. In this week's installment of the mailbag, we try to diagnose Glades Central's problems and discuss Dwyer football. Also, we pick one current local high school football player that has a chance to become an impact player in the NFL. [More]
Weekend Rewind: 4 takeaways from Week 3
- 10:35 am Saturday, September 13th, 2014 by Anthony Chiang
Week 3 was rivalry week.
Palm Beach Gardens faced crosstown rival Dwyer. Lake Worth hit the road to take on rival Santaluces. Seminole Ridge hosted rival Park Vista. And Palm Beach Lakes took on Suncoast in the "Soul Bowl."
The rivalries produced some interesting results. [More]
Week 1 Look Ahead: Inside the top games of the week
- 2:37 pm Monday, August 25th, 2014 by Anthony Chiang
The kickoff classics are behind us and we are ready for the regular season. [More]
FAU gets commitments from Seminole Ridge DB Jalen Young, PB Gardens ATH J'Quan Napier
- 8:50 pm Thursday, August 7th, 2014 by Anthony Chiang
Florida Atlantic already received a verbal commitment from one of Palm Beach County's top 2015 prospects in May. This week, the Owls received three more.
Seminole Ridge defensive back Jalen Young verbally committed to FAU, choosing the Owls over schools like Miami, Boston College and Louisville on Thursday night. Palm Beach Gardens athlete J'Quan Napier followed Young's lead and verbally committed to FAU on Friday morning.
Young and Napier join Seminole Ridge running back Kerrith Whyte, who verbally committed to the Owls on Monday.
The trio is now part of FAU's 2015 recruiting class, along with three-star Dwyer quarterback Daniel Parr. Parr [More]
Football recruiting: The third edition of the 2015 Big Board rankings
- 4:27 pm Thursday, July 31st, 2014 by Anthony Chiang and Jodie Wagner
We've reached the middle of the regular season and seniors have had the chance to prove they deserve a spot on the PBgametime Class of 2015 Big Board.
Click here to see the full update.


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|4 For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.
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Massive plan would utilize 37-mile tunnels to move water through a sensitive delta
"Although we're not at the finish line, this is a historic moment," Salazar said.
Many in the north remain convinced that this is another scheme to drain water south. Fishermen worry that it will lead to plummeting salmon and smelt numbers, and some farmers say the project will cut into their already-rationed irrigation supplies.
Rudy Mussi, who farms just west of Stockton, said: "They want to steal our water and sell it to somebody else."
Dick Pool, a fisherman who owns Pro-Troll Fishing in Concord, said the proposal falls far short because it does little to fix problems in spawning grounds in the upper reaches of Northern California.
State and federal officials say there will be restrictions attached to permits so diversions south will not take water away from fish and farms in the north.
Not all environmental groups are critical, but the Planning and Conservation League has issued a scathing statement noting there has not been a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis, that the plan cedes too much control to those agencies that support the project and that it does not provide sufficient fresh water for delta species.
To save what's left of fish runs, authorities have sharply curtailed water deliveries for several years. That has drawn protests from farms and cities that say the pumping restrictions have led to lost jobs and a drain on the economy. Fishermen, though, have countered that if the salmon disappear, so will their livelihood.
The current water network delivers to about 25 million Californians and 3 million acres of farmland.
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The San Diego County Water Authority buys much of its supply from the Metropolitan Water District, which taps the delta and the Colorado River for a majority of its water. The San Diego authority then delivers that water to about two dozen local agencies that serve about 3 million residents.
San Diego officials are wary of paying higher water bills if Metropolitan's other member agencies do not commit to paying their share.
"To achieve success, it is imperative that the state of California ensure that promises the Metropolitan Water District makes are backed up by firm, enforceable financial commitments of the 26 water agencies and cities that provide all of MWD's revenues," said Dennis Cushman, assistant general manager of the San Diego authority.
Metropolitan already has that guarantee, said its general manager, Jeff Kightlinger. Member agencies, including San Diego, have signed a delta policy that pledges to pay for the costs of the new plumbing project adopted by the state.
"We expect all beneficiaries to pay, which includes us," Kightlinger said.
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The new diversion points along the Sacramento River will incorporate the latest fish-screen technology. The water will then flow into the tunnels and move by gravity for 37 miles, where it will be released back into the existing channels farther south.
Doing that would minimize the use of the mammoth state and federal pumps near Tracy that cause reverse flows, luring migrating salmon and smelt out of their normal routes and to their deaths.
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Robert Wagner on Hollywood style, movies and 'Titanic'
"Moral conduct is imperative; it causes the least problem and leaves fewer regrets," said Jacques Barzun. I think he was quoting the Stoics.
SOME OF us had a really high old time at the Y on Lexington at 92 Street this past week. We gathered to hear actor R.J. Wagner talk with me about his new book "You Must Remember This," out from Viking.
It is a bit daunting to offer questions about love, life, romance, tragedy and acting to someone who has been a star almost since he was first discovered by Darryl Zanuck. This was in just a few moments onscreen back in 1952. (R.J. didn't have any lines in the Susan Hayward movie "With a Song in My Heart," about the life of singer Jane Froman, but he put on such an empathetic and sympathetic face that Zanuck knew immediately he should sign him up.)
R.J. has gone on to make more than 40 feature films and he has starred in three separate successful TV series. He keeps up with the times as well, recently appearing in the last of Charlie Sheen's episodes of "Two and a Half Men," the Mike Myers "Austin Powers" extravaganzas and currently as a recurring character in the popular CBS drama "NCIS."
He co-starred (and more!) with the great actress Barbara Stanwyck in 1953's "Titanic." They kept their romance under wraps because she was twice his age and they didn't want to cause talk. At the Y when I asked about this, R.J. noted that indeed Stanwyck was one of the greats of her time and that he (like me) preferred his "Titanic" to James Cameron's special-effects color epic. He also praised Victoria Wilson's massive book on Stanwyck's life, which had a first volume published recently.
I remarked on R.J.'s way with women (he made love to most of his leading ladies) and married the adorable Natalie Wood -- twice! I was careful, however, because in the audience was Wagner's wife of more than 20 years, Jill St. John. How has Wagner survived, personally and professionally? Well, he is a real gentleman that's how -- intelligent, wise, charming, open and with open arms. He wrote his memoir several years back and he now follows with the story of Hollywood and how it came to be and came to change with the years.
Scott Eyman worked with him on this and he is a specialist in, of all lives, Louis B. Mayer's. And while describing what great stars and figures have lived in L.A. in its show biz days, R.J. punctuates all this history with colorful, priceless anecdotes about stars he has hung out with -- Spencer Tracy, Clark Gable, Fred Astaire, Gary Cooper, Cary Grant -- and all the ladies, beginning with Joan Crawford.
R.J. looks great. He will celebrate his 85th birthday next February. The audience loved him!
DESPITE WHAT some say in despair, the culture hasn't coarsened beyond all recognition. For example, the most eagerly awaited film, opening soon, is "The Muppets: Most Wanted." IMDB places interest at 196 percent.
The least anticipated? "Nymphomaniac Vol. 1" Interest in that sex-fest is a paltry 9 percent. So there! Oh, and "Need for Speed" starring "Breaking Bad's" Aaron Paul (aka Jesse Pinkman) scores at a healthy 88 percent.
IT CAME as something of a surprise the other day to hear from conservative pundits that Beyonce is a "bad influence" on young girls. This is because of her latest video, "Partition," in which she acts out making love (to her husband, Jay-Z) in a car. First of all, she's a pop star, not a politician, and she is a full-grown woman, whose image has always been provocative. Although her songs generally stress romance and monogamy.
Second, she has been married once, to Jay-Z. He has been married once, to Beyonce. They have a child they are raising together. Neither has ever been involved in scandal. Or an acrimonious divorce. This is more than I can say for some of the people criticizing Beyonce.
As a role model for girls, I'll take Beyonce over Miley Cyrus or Justin Bieber.
LIKE ALL comics, late-night fixture/author/actress Chelsea Handler can sometimes go too far. But in general, she's a riot. And she won herself a legion of new fans by taking down CNN's Piers Morgan the other night. Winding up her interview with Morgan, she let loose about what she considered his lack of interest. He responded that she wasn't that interesting.
She said it was his job to make it all interesting. Back and forth and finally it came to Chelsea handing Piers his head: "Well, this is why you're losing your show!"
Even folks who don't like Chelsea got online and cheered. Piers Morgan, alas, has not made himself a beloved figure on the troubled CNN.
The problems plaguing that once-shining news channel seem to multiply day by day, including overly emphatic, dramatic anchors who take everything "personally," an emphasis on court cases nobody really care about and difficulty finding that fair middle ground CNN used to stand for. (FOX and MSNBC are blatantly partisan, preaching only to their choir. That's fine, but where does it really get us? The news or an argument for a point of view?)
I'd love to know what CNN's founder, Ted Turner, honestly thinks these days. I have always admired this titan. He can seem erratic, but he loves history and is very smart!
(E-mail Liz Smith at firstname.lastname@example.com.)
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I am thinking of creating a syn drawer, just wondering what I'd put in it...
Any ideas?
sainsburys popcorn bags 2.5 syns
I am thinking of creating a syn drawer, just wondering what I'd put in it...
Any ideas?
sainsburys popcorn bags 2.5 syns
Slowly does it...
Walkers pop chips
Muller light desserts (if keeping it in fridge lol)
Curly wurlys
Kit kats
Jaffa cakes
Half sin jelly pots
I have a Chocolate Syn Box at the top of the fridge so it's out of direct sight It currently contains....
Curly Wurly 6 Syns
Cadbury Fudge 5.5 Syns
Cadbury Twirl 11.5 Syns
And my current go-to treats as they're a bargain Syn wise...
Aero Mint Bubbles 1.5 Syns for Two
Cadbury Mini Eggs 1.5 Syns for Two
I also have two bags of Flying Saucers in my HiFi Bar Drawer as from looking at a poster in our group the other week they are super low Syn, 1 Syn for Four so if I wanted I could eat 60 of them in a day and be at my 15 Syn Limit. The chocolate usually wins out though
A syn drawer is such a good idea!! Think I will have to give it go....as long as my will power is good enough!!!
Liking the aero bubbles!!!!!
Mine would be low syn crisps and mini green and black bars (4 or 4.5 depending on variety)
Food Diary
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2/12 +1
9/12 -0.5
16/12 +3.5
Anything you like! I have a whole cupboard dedicated to my Syns, ranging from a Reeses Peanut Butter Snowman (a whopping 36 Syns for the whole thing) to Choc Shot (just half a Syn per tsp).
It really depends what your willpower and self control is like. Can you keep "normal" things in there and eat them in moderation? Or do you need to restrict yourself to lower Synned treats, i.e. the Freddos, Curly Wurlys, etc.
Essentially you can put whatever you want into your treat tin / stash.
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