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Did anyone see me make an ass out of myself on Muchmusic? "What's a wankster?". It's not my fault I'm a white boy from Stillwater, Oklahoma. Stillwater is pretty much just some boring college town in Oklahoma. Our entertainment? Making fun of all the college kids going to class, riding go carts at Ty's parent's house, staying at Ty's parent's lakehouse, and partying. Basically all we ever did at the lake house was get really drunk and write songs, or go jet skiing or something. Haha Good ole' Stillwater. I actually miss it. I miss our duplex. I miss my bed.Touring is great. Especially now that we're headlining, and the Motion City Soundtrack guys have joined us. Those guys are really great, and you should all check them out. Not to mention, we've finally reached the top. First we traveled in Big Boobed McGee, an old Chevy van. Next, we moved up to a nice new Ford van. Finally, we're traveling by our very own tour bus, Rolling Thunder. Hey give me a break, we didn't name it. I was planning to get online after this update. Unfortunatly, Nick is exhausted and needs to catch some z's. I'll try to sign on tomorrow. Nitey nite!
I never have time to update this journal anymore. We're always busy.Touring has been crazy, but I love it. It's been a non-stop party. ::laughs:: We even got tattoos! Score! The UK was great. Next we are performing on MTV Spring Break's fashionably loud. Holy hell, super models galore. It'll be a dream come true. After that, we actually get to go home for a week to rest up. I've missed Stillwater, even though there's not much to miss. It's really nothing short of a college town. ::shrugs:: It'll be nice spending my birthday at home partying it up with all of our friends.Holy helll. Bam from CKY got a journal. I remember touring with them once awhile back. We got kicked off their tour because we stole their beer. ::cracks up:: It was great. I'm sure Ty will be thrilled to hear that one of those bastards got a journal. ::laughs::Anywho, I'm going to take advantage of Florida's beaches. Buhbye.
::pouts:: Aim won't let me sign on. =\So, who watched TRL today? We looked like fucking retards or something. I've already been getting shit for being a momma's boy too. I can't help it! It was also great that they asked Tyson about his ex, Lindy. I nearly fell over in laughter. Our show tonight with The Donna's was insane. We got a really good response. Touring has been really great. I'm stoked about the headlining tour and the warped tour.Anywho, tomorrow we're hosting All Things Rock. Then we get to go to Englad and Scotland! How fucking dope is that? I'm totally stoked.Remember folks, The m&m's in fancy hotels aren't free, it's not good to loose new guitars, and last, but not least, Butch Walker is a god.
My life is now complete.reject nick: bjork i love you. marry me.x bachelorette: *Marries Nick*reject nick: holy hell!reject nick: ::dies::Ty, you can have hottest guy and never updated. I got Bjork.
Holy hell.I think everything is just starting to hit me. We're on MTV now. Weird. We're in Lousiana now, it's insane. I remember playing here a couple of months ago at The Blue Monkey and hardly anyone being there, except for our superfans (Don't ask. ::laughs::). Now a couple of months later, here we are playing a full house at The House Of Blues. Where people actually know who we are. It's great.The tour is stressful, but it's a blast. Ty's voice is a bit strained, but he's getting used to it. Well, he better be. We have a road full of non-stop touring ahead of us. After the Homegrown/Riddlin' Kids tour, we go on tour with Motion City Soundtrack again. Those guys are a blast to tour with. After that, it's Warped tour I think. I dunno, or schedule is packed. As for Ty, We just tell him to shut up and rest his voice. It never works though, that fucker can't not talk. ::laughs::That's all for now folks. Buhbye!
Everyone should love Cain's. We rocked Tulsa. I'm beat though. This touringness is hard, but I'll make it. Tomorrow night, Dallas. We're back in Stillwater for the night. There's no place like home. We just love Oklahoma. It's great to play shows in Oklahoma, our friends and family are always there backing us up. The crowd was crazy tonight. It's the most awesomeness when our friends come to both shows. I love seeing you guys.Anywho, I'm going to bed now, long days make for short nights. Nitey nite.
Hey guys. I'm finally here. Rejoice! ::laughs::We're back home in Stillwater now. I'm in my own house, in my own bed. It's great. We played Oklahoma City tonight, it was fuckin' crazy. All our friends and family were there, and it was awesome. I think the crowd actually sang louder than Ty too. There were even boobs! Afterwards we did a meet and greet, some interviews, and then headed back to Stillwater to party. Some of our friends just left, others are passed out on the floor. We have another show tomorrow in Tulsa, so we really shouldn't have partied tonight. But hey, that's what rockstars do! :o)I'm super excited about the show tomorrow. It should be just as fun. I love Oklahoma, our fans are great and have supported us since day one. Anywho, I'm off to get some sleep. Another big day tomorrow. Nitey nite!


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Arcane Shot (as i understand it) is most times a filler spell. As such, what i do with ALL my filler spells is set it as the very last priority. Even if the spell shows up, it shouldnt matter, because you will sell a higher priority spell on top of AS.
the resource stuff is always going to be more of an "intuitive" function. That means you will be responsible for pushing what ever you need to gain the resources you want, instead of having the addon tell you. the game as is has too many variables per encounter to configure this addon to those purposes.
the good news is, theres a number of ways that you can customise this addon in game to work exactly (or close to it) as your playstyle demands. much like your self fix for AS, you can also create a new AS with thrill of the hunt if you like. you can also set cobra shot to be the number 1 priority IF your focus dips below a certain amount. personally what i do (for a murder of crows situation) is when i see a CD coming down the bar that i know needs a resource, but its greyed out, thats when i start trying to build the resource by using whatever spell will do that for me.
also, looks like i missed putting thrill of the hunt into the hunter lua. that will be a part of the next patch.
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TECO's electric utility fuel breakdown is currently 62% coal and 38% natural gas. So if the company transitions toward more natural gas, then a cheap and efficient delivery system will already be in place. I like this kind of forward thinking.
Recently, TECO shares have been under pressure for two main reasons: Investors are shifting away from richly valued utility stocks, and the coal business is seeing lower margins due to higher production costs.This year, TECO is expected to sell roughly 7 million tons of coal. Production costs are projected to increase to between $83 and $87 per ton, which is up from $80 per ton last year. The positive offset is that the 2012 average selling price is expected to come in at $96 per ton compared with last year's $88 per ton. To see how this stock still has a good chance to grow, let's do some simple math. Last year's margin was right at about 10%. Let's get in the middle of TECO's expected production cost for coal this year, and call it $85 per ton. Based on a selling price of $96, that's about a 13% margin, and this could actually increase if the company is able to tighten production costs. Risks to consider: Although aggressively marketed as "clean," coal is truly the environmental whipping boy. More than two thirds of TECO's power generation is coal-fired, so having a coal-mining business that generates about 24% of the company's revenue causes some obvious concerns. That said, it appears the company is correctly and intelligently poised to take advantage of the natural gas boom. Also, while the broader investor coolness toward utility names is without merit, it takes a while for the herd to come back around (which is why you should buy and sell before they do).
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The never ending story
By Kayleigh Brookes on September 10, 2014
You will all be aware of the drama that occurred in Manton Bay this spring. At the time, it certainly felt like it was never ending!
It all began when Maya's partner of the past four years, 5R(04), did not return. She was alone for a while without a mate, then she paired up with 28(10). She laid eggs, which was brilliant, he got the hang of incubation fairly quickly, he was fishing regularly, and everything was going well. Then 33(11) turned up and caused chaos. He spent days harassing the nest and chasing 28, until he eventually chased 28 off altogether. Then Maya was left alone to defend the nest and incubate the eggs. She couldn't do both, so the eggs were left uncovered for prolonged periods. A few days later, 28 returned, there was an aerial battle between the two males, and they both disappeared. The next day it was 28 who was in the Bay, and for the next five days there was no sign of 33, and normal activities resumed. But then 33 came back again, and was relentless in his advances. 28 was chased away again, and eventually Maya stopped fighting 33 and allowed him onto the nest, where he scraped the eggs from the cup. The rest is history, as they say.
We wrote updates every day describing what was happening as it happened. We have now created a video (see below) that tells the whole story - a few weeks of action condensed into five minutes of footage. Some of you may have already seen this movie, as it was shown on a loop at our Birdfair stand. It is a great way of watching the story play out and remembering what happened.
As we have said previously, whilst it wasn't good news for Manton Bay this year, it has probably worked out for the best in the long run. 33 is a strong, capable male Osprey, and he has had a good practice run this season. Therefore, should he and Maya safely return next year, we will (hopefully) have a successful nest here in 2015. The 2014 season may have ended, but the story of Manton Bay is far from over.
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Farewell is a lonely sound
By Kayleigh Brookes on September 8, 2014
This morning dawned bright and fresh – a typical autumn day. I could see my breath in the cool morning air as I walked to my car, which was covered in condensation. The vision that greeted me as I drove over the top of Lyndon Hill was a sight to be savoured. The water was perfectly still, and the trees on Lax Hill, which are just beginning to turn various shades of brown and gold, were reflected in the mirror-like surface of the reservoir. The weak morning sun set off the scene by illuminating the striking colours of the trees, and making the surface of the water sparkle.
The sun's strength increased throughout the morning, and it turned into a lovely warm day. Another perfect day for setting off on migration. Apparently 33(11) thought so too. He was seen this morning at 08:20, but he has not been seen since. It would therefore appear that he has left us too!
Yesterday, after 51(11) intruded briefly at Manton Bay, he flew off over the hide. The direction of his departure was due south. Therefore, it would seem likely that that was him leaving. This means that 33 was the only Osprey left in Rutland yesterday, and today he has made the decision to leave, as there is no longer a threat to his nest.
Maya has definitely gone, as we thought. We know then, that she left us sometime between 08:30 and 09:00 yesterday morning. We know that Ospreys' migratory abilities are phenomenal, and based on the data we have received from 30(05)'s satellite transmitter, showing the speed of her progress, it is entirely possible that Maya could already be in France!
So here we are, Osprey-less, at the end of another season. It is weird to think that all the Ospreys have gone, it feels rather desolate. Looking at that live camera, expecting an Osprey to land on it any minute, then remembering that they won't. Not until next year, that is! The Lyndon Visitor Centre will remain open until Sunday 14th September, and then it will close its doors for the final time this year. The Centre will re-open next spring, on Monday 16th March 2015.
So, will we look back fondly on 33's time here in Manton Bay this year? To begin with, he didn't do much to win our affections, what with chasing off 28(10) and erasing any hopes of his eggs hatching, and indeed any eggs hatching in Manton Bay at all. The fallout that followed 33's arrival was both inevitable and heart-breaking. Suffice to say, he hasn't been everyone's favourite Osprey. However, he has won most of us over with his devotion to Maya and the nest over the last few months. His practice run this year should make him an excellent partner for Maya next season.
Next year, 33 must ensure he gets back in time to stop any other Ospreys moving in on his territory in the early spring. This year he arrived back on 13th April, so he will have to do better than that! He had no real pressing reason to arrive back early this year, but now he has a mate and a nest, and a duty to fulfil. So let's hope he gets here in time!
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And then there was one
By Kayleigh Brookes on September 7, 2014
Yesterday, both Ospreys were in the Bay all day, and they were both there this morning at 08:25. However, when volunteer Anna arrived at Waderscrape Hide at 09:00, there were no Ospreys present. Our first thought was, of course, have they gone? Twenty minutes later though, 33(11) flew into the Bay with an enormous trout, and landed on the leaning perch with it. He hasn't left yet then! There was still no sign of Maya, however.
At 09:40, 33(11) brought the fish to the nest, and sat with it on the edge. We hovered around the record button in case Maya was on her way, but she wasn't. After a few minutes, 33 continued to eat the fish himself.
At about 10:20, 33's behaviour indicated that an intruding Osprey was bothering him, and another Osprey was sighted above the nest. It wasn't Maya, as he would not have reacted like that to her. We think this Osprey was probably 51(11), as we know he is still in the area. The intruder flew off over the hide, and 33 resumed the very important business of eating.
So we know she was here earlier this morning, but it is looking likely that Maya has left, and 33 is now alone in Manton Bay. Will he be the last Osprey in Rutland? Probably. He won't leave while there is still a chance another Osprey could nab his nest (namely 51).
Today has been a beautiful day, dry and bright with a north-westerly breeze. A good day to begin a 3,000 mile journey, I would say. Maya has stayed around slightly longer this year than last – in 2013 she migrated on 2nd September. However, the latest she has ever left was the 12th September, so it is not unprecedented for her to still be here this late.
There is a very slight possibility that Maya has not actually gone, and has just been elsewhere all day. As unlikely as that is, we cannot categorically confirm her departure. We will wait and see what the morning brings, whether it be two Ospreys in the Bay, just one, or none at all.
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They're still here!
By Tim on September 5, 2014
They're still here! If you're planning a visit to Rutland Water this weekend, then there is every chance that you will see an Osprey. Both Maya and 33(11) were at the nest all day, and they were still there this evening. We shouldn't really be surprised; Maya has been one of the last Ospreys to depart from Rutland Water over the past few years and it would seem that 33(11) is following her lead. He probably wants to make sure that rival male 51(11) – who is still also present – doesn't get a look-in with his new mate. He's certainly continuing to do everything as he should; here's a video of 33 delivering a fine trout to the nest yesterday afternoon.
The Lyndon Visitor Centre is open all weekend – so we hope to see you then!
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In your own time
By Kayleigh Brookes on September 3, 2014
Well, Maya and 33(11) are still here… I wouldn't like to guess when they will leave! I had a walk down to the hides this morning, and both Maya and 33 were sitting in the Bay when I arrived. Earlier, we'd had a report from Lyn, our volunteer monitoring the Ospreys, that 33 had caught a massive fish, brought it to the T-perch, and was just about to tuck in when he dropped it into the water! He tried but failed to retrieve it. He did manage to get it back later, but he gave up on it for a while and took off to go on a fishing trip over Heron Bay, apparently thinking that might be easier than getting his previous fish back. At the same time, I also saw another Osprey fishing in the distance, so we know that there are at least three Ospreys still with us.
33(11)'s fishing foray was unsuccessful, and he returned to his perch. However, later on Lyn phoned to say 33 had another go at getting his earlier fish back, and this time succeeded! He subsequently spent at least an hour eating part of it, whilst Maya waited impatiently on the nest for her share. Several times her behaviour indicated 33 was on his way, and I raced to the record button… but she must have been over-eager, because each time he didn't arrive, and she settled back down. Eventually, 33 did arrive at the nest with the rest of the fish, but he did it so fast I nearly didn't have time to record it! Nevertheless, there is a short video below of Maya taking the fish from 33.
I didn't see Water Voles while I was there (typically) but Lyn reported seeing four this morning – two adults and two youngsters. The Spotted Crake has not been seen since last Friday. Little Egrets, Grey Herons, Lapwings, Common Terns and a Red Kite were also seen from Waderscrape today, and a number of ducks were dabbling in front of Shallow Water hide.
Here are a few screen-shots of the Ospreys taken over the last couple of days:
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Never say goodbye
By Kayleigh Brookes on September 2, 2014
Time always goes by faster than we realise, and recently autumn has been creeping up on us. I love autumn –bright, cold days, a fresh nip in the air, and particularly the beauty of the changing colours of the trees. The only thing I dislike about autumn is that the Ospreys leave! It is always a shame to see them go, they fill up such a large part of our lives during the season, and there is an empty feeling at the end of it when they depart for their wintering grounds in West Africa.
It is good though, to know that we have had another successful season, and to see the fit, healthy birds beginning their migrations south, especially the youngsters, who have not made this journey before. Due to this, there is inevitably a little apprehension on our part, hoping that all the juveniles make it! We worry about the adults, too. It can often be taken for granted that the adult birds will return year upon year, and this is commonly the case. However, the failure of 5R(04) to return this year came as a heavy reality-check for us all. 03(97) has reliably returned to Rutland every year since 1999. However, this year we will also worry about him, as his injury this season has made us realise that even he is not invincible.
It is with a heavy heart, then, that we wave goodbye to the birds that have been a hugely important aspect of our lives for six months. The Ospreys don't care, though. They do not lament leaving. Migration is a necessary element of an Osprey's life, they do it every year. Even juveniles know that they must go; their instinct dictates it and they follow that feeling. It is only us humans who make it sad! There is no denying, though, that the absence of Ospreys leaves a void that cannot be filled until next March, when they (hopefully!) all return.
However, we must not dwell on the prospects of an empty winter, but look back at what a successful season 2014 has been! Even though the Manton Bay nest failed to produce chicks this year, we still had five pairs who successfully fledged eleven chicks between them. We also had seven non-breeding birds in the area (not including Maya and 33), so we hope that at least some of these birds find a nest site and attract mates next season.
One of these non-breeders is female Osprey 30(05). Because she is satellite-tracked, she is a well-known Osprey and has attracted many enthusiastic followers. She raised eight chicks in the four years she bred (2009-2012), one of which is 51(11), another non-breeding bird. Unfortunately for 30(05), she has not bred for the past two years, ever since her partner, 08(01), failed to return in 2013. She was seen with male Osprey 06(09) earlier this season, a male who has not bred before, and they did lay eggs together. However, this male was also seen at another nest with another female, 00(09), and also had eggs with her. This was a completely new situation that we had never witnessed before – one male with two females. How could he possibly sustain two nests and two broods of chicks?
The answer was he couldn't. He had to make a decision regarding which nest he was going to be faithful to, and he favoured the nest with 00(09). This meant that 30(05)'s clutch failed, and she began to wander away from her nest. It also meant that we had a new nest with a new pairing, neither of whom had bred before (more information below).
Despite 30(05)'s failure to breed successfully, and the troubles in Manton Bay, we still have many reasons to celebrate. Eleven chicks is a brilliant number, and to have five nests again was a pleasant surprise. You will all know about Site B, with good old 03(97) and his super female raising two healthy chicks.
The two four-year-olds, 25(10) and 11(10), at Site C raised two lovely chicks, 8K and 9K, one male and one female.
At Site N, 5N(04) raised three chicks for the first time – since she first bred in 2007 she has only ever raised two. We thought this was something to do with her biology – she would always lay three eggs, but only two would ever hatch. However this year, all three did! All of her brood were females, and their ring numbers were CJ0, CJ1 and CJ2.
03(09) and the metal-ringed female at Site O raised three chicks again this year, a male and two females – CJ3, CJ4 and CJ5. Sadly, the male chick, CJ3, disappeared shortly after fledging, and we do not know what happened to him.
The fifth nest is somewhere new, which we'll call Site L. This is a new pairing between two birds who have not bred before. 00(09) is a female from Site B, who has returned to Rutland before but never settled. The male, 06(09), fledged from Site O in the same year. He is the son of the metal-ringed female and 06(00), who was a translocated bird from 2000. 06(00) was one of the two birds who disappeared suspiciously in 2010, after having only bred once. 06(09) spent part of this spring incubating two clutches of eggs and feeding two females, until he chose 00(09) over 30(05). 00(09) and 06(09) raised one chick, a female – CJ6.
To have a new nest is fantastic, and demonstrates the on-going success of the Osprey Project. So yes, it has been a great year, and next year could be even better!
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Sailing to the end of the season
By Kayleigh Brookes on August 31, 2014
Yesterday evening, the Osprey team and the Rutland Belle crew hosted the last Osprey Cruise of 2014. It was another very successful cruise, with three Ospreys being seen attempting to fish, and several very close views of them flying by the boat! We did not witness a fish being caught, but numerous dives were made before the Ospreys moved on, out of our view. One of the Ospreys was seen as we were heading back into the harbour at the end of the cruise, and he was still intently focused on fishing as we disembarked. A great way to end a successful season of cruises! All of these cruises have been incredibly popular, and justifiably so. We hope there is the same level of interest next season! Keep an eye on our website for more details about next year's Osprey and Wildlife Cruises.
It may have been the final cruise, but the season is not quite over yet. There is still a big event to come in September – our first Osprey Ball! This exciting event is a chance for Osprey lovers and supporters of the Project to get together and have a grand old time in a sophisticated setting. Tickets are still available, click here to book yours!
The Manton Bay Osprey pair are still with us today. This morning, Maya was seen on the nest food begging at around 08:30, and 33(11) flew in at 09:00 not with a fish, but with a bit of nest material. Suffice to say, Maya was not impressed. A little while later, both Ospreys took off after an intruder. They still need to defend that nest, then! They have put on a good show in the Bay today, with 33(11) impressing visitors by catching a fish right in front of the hide! The jury is still out on when these Ospreys will leave us this year. Only time will tell. But it may not be long, so if you haven't seen our Osprey pair this season, you'd better hurry to the Lyndon Visitor Centre and visit Manton Bay, before it's too late!
There was also some great action in front of the Centre today, as a Stoat chased and killed a Rat, whilst another Rat watched in fear from a precarious position atop the feeder tree. Then a Sparrowhawk flew through and grabbed a young Greenfinch, which may or may not have been the one whose life we saved after it crashed into the window earlier… Also, we had a close encounter with an Elephant Hawk-moth caterpillar which just happened to be on the path outside the Centre – quite an amazing creature!
The Lyndon Visitor Centre is scheduled to remain open until 14th September, and then we close for the winter months, re-opening in March 2015. The Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre at Egleton will remain open throughout the winter.
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If I tell you tomorrow I'm leaving…
By Kayleigh Brookes on August 27, 2014
Maya and 33(11) were both present in the Bay this morning at about 08:00, then they disappeared for a couple of hours. Maya returned first, at about 10:00, and landed on the camera perch. 33 rejoined her at 12:15, and they came to the nest and did a bit of redecorating.
There was a report of an intruding Osprey in the Bay this morning – a female sporting a blue leg-ring. Unfortunately the number on the ring couldn't be made out, but it is likely to be 2F(12), who was seen in the Bay earlier this month.
This afternoon, at about 13:00, visitors in the Lyndon Centre were treated to a great view of 33(11) flying past the windows on a fishing trip. We hoped he might fish in front of the Centre, but he flew off to the east and out of sight.
Recently, the question that everyone asks as they enter the Centre is "Are the Ospreys still here?" and then, at our affirmative answer, "When will they leave?" Well, as I have said previously, the answer we usually give is late August or early September, but given that this pair have not bred, that could differ for them. Ultimately, we just don't know. Animal behaviour is always problematic to predict, which is not surprising, really, given that the behaviour of individuals rarely follows a set pattern.
According to records, Maya tends to buck the trend when it comes to migrating. Females are said to go first, before their juveniles, however this female always waits until all or most of her youngsters have left. In three of the four years she has raised young, Maya has migrated leaving one chick behind, and one year she left after they had all gone. Her partner, 5R(04), did not stick to the traditional beliefs about migration either. In two of his four years of breeding he did in fact leave last. However, in the other two, he left the nest before the female and one remaining chick.
It would seem that over the years she has bred, the dates that Maya has migrated have become steadily earlier, but always in September. In 2010 she left on 12th September, in 2011 on 9th, in 2012 on 3rd, and last year she migrated on 2nd. Prior to that, however, in the first year she spent at Rutland Water – 2009, when she did not breed – she migrated on 5th September.
In conclusion, it would seem that these dates tell us next to nothing, and no more light has been shed on the situation from collecting this information. Consequently, the answer to the question of when she will leave is still an "I don't know". We can speculate, of course, and it is entirely possible that this pair will stay later than usual, due to their bond with the nest, and the risk that once they have left it, another Osprey may try to stake a claim to it. Therefore, they may be the last two Ospreys in Rutland at the end of the season!
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Come fly with me
By Kayleigh Brookes on August 26, 2014
Less rain and more wind were apparently the order of the day! Unfortunately, the wind has blown the feather back down onto the camera lens, which obstructs the view slightly. The Spotted Crake was still drawing people in, though it was only seen once this morning, and not since. The Ospreys of course are the main attraction here, for most people. Both 33(11) and Maya are still here, and have spent some time bringing sticks to the nest. There is no doubt that both of these birds have a strong tie to this nest, and they are ensuring that it remains theirs!
At one point in the video below, 33 lifts off from the nest, then attempts to land on Maya's back! She was not impressed – this is no time for mating! 33's instincts are working alright, just not always at the right time. Unfortunately, due to the feather at the top of the screen, it is hard to see what 33 is doing, but you can just see a flash of his legs at the top of the screen, and judging by Maya's behaviour, it is apparent he is attempting to mate. He also tried this yesterday, though I was unable to video it.
There was an intruding Osprey in the Bay this morning, whom one visitor believed to have been 28(10), due to a perceived kink in the wing. However, our volunteer didn't notice any wing damage. Therefore, perhaps it wasn't 28… Whoever this intruder was, Maya and 33(11) did not appear to show any animosity towards it, and although all three Ospreys were flying around above the nest together, there did not seem to be any malice in their actions. According to watchers, it looked as though they were all just having a fly around together. All three Ospreys left the Bay after a while, then Maya and 33 returned a little later, with sticks for the nest.
A few weeks ago, we all thought it was a bit strange that the two-year-old male, 8F(12), was seen sitting next to 33 on the leaning perch, and all three Ospreys seemed quite settled. We have seen how attached to the nest this pair are, and they have aggressively chased away intruders from the area quite often. So why were they happy to let 8F sit with them in the Bay, and why did they not show more hostility to today's intruder? We do not know. Perhaps this pair have a soft spot for 8F, and it was he, and not 28(10), who was intruding today.
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Rainy days and Mondays
By Kayleigh Brookes on August 25, 2014
It was a very rainy Monday today! Not the sort of weather one hopes for on a bank holiday! But we shouldn't complain, it could always be worse. The Ospreys don't let the rain bother them too much, and 33(11) caught an enormous trout this morning! Rain can make fishing difficult, as it creates ripples on the water that hinder visibility. This means that it may take longer than usual for Ospreys to fish successfully in the rain. However, 33(11) wasn't gone that long this morning before he arrived back with his catch! Again Maya waited on the nest for her share, and again it took him a while to bring it to her. However, when he did there was still a large portion left!
After looking at the weather forecast yesterday, I expected today to be fairly quiet visitor-wise. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the fairly substantial number of people who braved the rain to join us at Lyndon today. A lot of them came due to the continued presence of the Spotted Crake, which was again showing well from Waderscrape Hide. Those who did visit the reserve today were treated with excellent views of said Crake, and also brilliant displays from our Ospreys, who were in the Bay all day. Shallow Water hide also holds its share of treats for the eager birdwatcher, with views of Whinchat, Spotted Flycatcher and Yellow Wagtail, and Wood Sandpiper, Ruff, Black-tailed Godwit and other waders taking advantage of the low water level.
Later this afternoon, the nest was visited by a Yellow Wagtail! This attractive little bird will soon be making its way south towards its wintering grounds, in the same place as the Ospreys! There is also a Pied Wagtail in the picture. In the past, Pied Wagtails have occasionally nested underneath the Osprey nest. They didn't this year, but have still popped onto the nest from time to time.
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This is because all rockets utilize Newton's Third Law of action and reaction. You throw something backwards (the propellant) and in reaction the rocket moves forward. This is why rockets are called "reaction drives."
Naturally, the thought occurs that if you can figure out how to make a spacecraft move without using propellant, all the problems with mass ratio vanish. You'd have a "reactionless drive."
Which would be great, were it not for the unfortunate fact that it would violate the law of conservation of momentum.
Now, it is true that Newton's third law has some rare occasions where it does not apply (certain situations with magnetically coupled particles and gravitational forces acting between objects moving very rapidly), but the law of conservation of momentum is a genuine iron-clad rock-solid no-exception law. In a closed system the total quantity of momentum cannot change. It has been verified to within one part in 1e15, and no exception has ever been found.
Which means in a closed system, a reactionless drive is impossible, since it would change the total quantity of momentum.
(Note that it is possible to avoid that law with an open system, with something like a solar sail, a spacecraft launched by a mass driver based on an asteroid, pellet-stream propulsion, or a Starwisp. In these cases, the propulsion system is external to the spacecraft, so the system is open and the law does not apply.)
However, a little thing like violating a law of physics isn't going to stop the crack-pots. Face it, the second law of thermodynamics hasn't stopped all the people attempting to create perpetual motion machines of the first kind.
And even if you, the science fiction author, hand-waved one into existence for your SF novel, you've still got problems.
A working reactionless drive could turn a cheap solar power array and a brick into civilization destroying weapon of ubermassive destruction.
Burnside's Advice is Friends Don't Let Friends Use Reactionless Drives In Their Universes.
The trick is making a reactionless drive that doesn't give you the ability to shatter planets with the Naval equivalent of a rowboat (which would throw a big monkey wrench into the author's carefully crafted arrangement of combat spacecraft). Reactionless drives, with no fuel/propellant constraints, will give you Dirt Cheap Planet Crackers. If you have a reactionless drive, and stellar economics where most of the common tropes exist (privately owned tramp freighters), you also have gravitic drive missiles. Unfortunately avoiding Planet Crackers Done Real Cheap is almost impossible to justify on logical grounds, so SF author is faced with quite a daunting task.
Dean Drive
The fun started back in 1960 when the John W. Campbell (the father of the Golden Age of Science Fiction) decided to make some excitement by giving free publicity to Norman Dean and his infamous "Dean Drive". It allegedly could convert rotary motion into linear motion, i.e., it was a reactionless drive. U.S. Patent 2,886,976. "Just think," Campbell said, "stick one of these in a submarine and you have instant spaceship!"
Another common name for the Dean Drive is the "inertial drive."
Campbell was miffed that mainstream scientists were not even interested in looking at the drive. But in this case, the scientists were acting properly. Faced with the fact that the Dean Drive obviously violated the law of conservation of momentum, well, extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof. A box vibrating on a pan balance that makes the beam scale look like it had lost an ounce or two is not anywhere near convincing enough.
Interest in the Dean Drive faded away as Dean refused to let anybody examine the gadget, with the notable exception of John W. Campbell and G. Harry Stine. At least without forking over some money first. Even (now) SF author Jerry Pournelle tried to get permission to examine the drive on behalf of the airplane company he was employed at the time, but was turned down.
After Dean died, Stine made a brief resurgence of interest in the 1980's, but it died too, and later so did Stine. A close examination of the patent reveals that the device is actually a complicated ratchet pulling itself along a metal tape, not a reactionless drive.
Physicist Milton Rothman notes that Dean Drive apologists wave their hands and talk about the strange relationship between force and changing acceleration as a justification for the drive, but all they are doing is revealing the depths of their ignorance about basic physics.
Yes, before you all email me, I have heard about Roger Shawyer's EmDrive. It too violates the law of conservation of momentum,
and the inventor's experiments have not been replicated.
Since I wrote the above sentence back in 2010, there have been a couple of quote "replications" unquote. One was in China, the other at NASA.
My take is:
- Inventor Roger Shawyer's theoretical basis for his EmDrive appears to be total rubbish. It violates conservation of momentum, which would basically mean scrapping all of physics and starting over from scratch, yet still predicting the same results of every experiment in physics in the last few hundred years. This is because of the Correspondence Principle. Conservation of momentum is required and maintained in Maxwell's equations, Newtonian mechanics, special relativity, electrodynamics and quantum mechanics (and their combination, quantum electrodynamics).
- Shawyer's theoretical basis may have nothing to do with the equipment. That is, his basis may be rubbish but he accidentally stumbled onto an arrangement of equipment that actually does create anomalous thrust.
- It is a good rule of thumb to be skeptical of positive results when the measurements are at the limit of accuracy.
- The fact that three experiments by three different researchers have shown positive results is interesting. However, there are questions about the results.
- If the EmDrive actually works, it really and truly is a reactionless drive. Which means it is a weapon of mass destruction that would make the Dinosaur-killer asteroid look like a wet fire-cracker.
John Baez points out that the NASA experiment measured a force that was one thousandth as big as from the Chinese experiment (The incredible shrinking force! In 10 years the device will be using quantum gravity and producing even less force. ). And also that there were some serious problems with the experimental setup (which Mr. Baez goes into in detail).
Power Requirements
I had thought that one could hand-wave a reactionless drive but control it with some kind of limit on the damage. Specifically I thought that one could figure the kilowatt equivalent of the momentum change created by such a drive, and use that as the required power.
The experts at rec.arts.sf.science quickly educated me as to how naive I was.
The underlying problem is that breaking the law of conservation of momentum shatters the entire mathematical framework. The specific problem is that you will get different values for the kinetic energy expended depending upon the reference frame of the observer.
Isaac Kuo said:
Dr. John Schilling said:
Why doesn't this reference frame problem occur with an ordinary rocket? Isaac explains:
Submarines In Space
Several times in science fiction, a reactionless drive is invented. And then the scientist gets the bright idea that if they mount the drive inside a submarine they will have Instant Spaceship.
In reality this would not work very well. A submarine is build to resist stronger pressure outside pressing in, not stronger pressure inside pressing out. And if the submarine is nuclear powered, you had better attach some kind of heat radiator. Nuclear submarines get rid of heat by sucking in cold ocean water and spewing out hot heat sink water. This won't work in space, there isn't any ocean. Not to mention the fact that a sub nuclear reactor's coolant system requires gravity to work.
This trope seems to have been invented by John W. Campbell jr., in an article he wrote about the Dean Drive in 1960. Other novels that use this theme include The Daleth Effect by Harry Harrison (1969), Gilpin's Space by Reginald Bretnor (1983), Salvage and Destroy by Edward Llewellyn (1984), and Vorpal Blade by John Ringo (2007). There is a mention of an "inertial drive" (another name for a Dean Drive) in Randall Garrett's Anything You Can Do but there it is used as a way to make recon drones float in the air.
This also seems to have influenced a certain Matt Jeffries, designer of the original Starship Enterprise, Klingon Battle Cruiser, and related works. A couple of his designs feature a "sail" or "conning tower" which are common to submarines. Perhaps he read Campbell's Dean Drive article and was inspired. If the first few starships were actually refitted submarines, maybe purpose-built starships would retain the conning tower for tradition.
The first Matt Jeffries design with a conning tower was the Botany Bay aka DY-100 from the Star Trek episode "Space Seed." It was later re-used as Automated Ore Freighter Woden in "The Ultimate Computer".
Around 1967, the AMT plastic model company wanted to cash in on Star Trek mania. They wanted to make a line of plastic model starship kits, but of their own design. So they hired Matt Jeffries to make a starship, the Galactic Cruiser Leif Ericson. Again it had the signature submarine conning tower. Unfortunately the kit was a financial disappointment, and further starships in the line were cancelled. The kit was re-issued in 2011 due to demand from those who had the original kit when they were young.
In the early 1970's, when Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle were writing the classic The Mote in God's Eye, they used the Leif model as the inspiration for the INSS MacArthur.
Around 1975 Matt Jefferies was hired by George Pal to work on a TV series based on THE WAR OF THE WORLDS. As you can see the Hyperspace Carrier Pegasus is an outgrowth of the Leif Ericson. Note that instead of two side engines, the Pegasus has four, two on each side. For the TV series, Jefferies actually had the Pegasus upside down in relation to the Leif Ericson, in order to make the connection less obvious. The TV series was never picked up, alas. But this is a facinating glimpse of what might have been.
Occasionally in later science fiction illustrations one again finds the submarine conning tower.
Analog Dean Drive Article
The Daleth Effect
Analog December 1969. Illustration for Harry Harrison's "In Our Hands, The Stars", which was later expanded into the novel The Daleth Effect.
Harry Harrison wrote an amusing but cautionary tale called The Daleth Effect. In the novel, an Israeli scientist discover the principle for a reactionless drive. Naturally the first real test is the Submarine Spacecraft trick.
He returns to his native Denmark to develop it. He wishes to develop the idea without it falling into the hands of the military, since it also has potential as a weapon. Good luck with that.
Denmark keeps it a secret until they feel obligated to use the technology in public to rescue some cosmonauts stranded on Luna. Any fool could have told the Danes that no good deed goes unpunished.
Naturally the US, Soviet Union, and other powerful nations will stop at nothing to lay their hands on this technology. The race is on! They try all sorts of tactics to pressure the Danes but to no avail. They look on with helpless rage as the Danes establish a Lunar base and make a large ship for a visit to Mars.
Like absolute idiots the Danes invite foreign dignitaries to ride on the Mars trip. Naturally pretty much 100% of the dignitaries turn out to be secret agents. Hilarity ensues. And then the novel has a most ironic and satisfying ending.
Gilpin's Space
Eccentric but brilliant scientist Saul Gilpin invents a magic hyperspace faster-than-light propulsion system / antigravity surface-to-orbit gadget which can be cobbled together from parts available from your local hardware store. He mounts it on a submarine and has instant starship. Then he and the submarine depart for parts unknown.
This makes the totalitarian government very unhappy. They want to use this technology, they do not want citizens getting their hands on it. Makes it far to easy to escape the totalitarian state. Then they find out that Gilpin has mailed blueprints of the gadget to quite a few people. Hilarity ensues.
Salvage and Destroy
An ancient alien interstellar empire is worried about the large US and Soviet submarine fleets. Once Earth discovered anti-grav and FTL drives, the warlike unstable Earthlings would have a ready-made fleet of combat starships. This could turn into a nasty problem.


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Sunday, September 7. 2014
Saving Money While Making Use of Zappos Coupon Code
People who have not tried online shopping would often discourage it. Why? For a number of reasons, just like, you won't be able to see if the items you've bought are in great condition, and the shipping process might cause damage to your purchase. Or maybe simple matters of being able to see the products first hand and assessing if it's truly what you want to buy or not. Needless to say, these worries are a bit trivial. If you are a newbie with online shopping, the first thing you got to do is evaluating an online shop if it is legitimate, provides customer care and satisfaction guidelines, and of their services have been gaining profitable reviews and comments.
Why Shop in Zappos
An example of a rising online shop is Zappos. Zappos accommodates almost every brand that you could think of. From men to women's apparel, stuff for kids, kitchenware and so much more! The online shop strives it's best to offer the best deals and shopping amenities for their clients, making certain that all products are shipped in tip-top shape, and if returns are needed, it'll be done in an instant. Furthermore, online shoppers are more attracted to the fact that Zappos actually encourages them to save money while shopping. How? By making use of the Zappos coupon code and gift certificates handed to loyal customers and newbies alike. The coupons, codes and certificates slashes price percentage that at times reaches up to 75%, and these includes branded and top-quality products.
This astounding shopping convenience is rarely experience with personalized shopping, thus, more and more shoppers have learned that online shopping doesn't rob them of their money, instead saves them most of it too. Free shipping is also granted to designated products and items. So, shop online today and see the difference.
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Thursday, September 4. 2014
Three Locations Where You Can Use A Banner Stand
One of the biggest challenges of every company in any industry is advertising. There are times when even a great product or great business idea can wilt over the passage of time because of the lack of the number of customers to help sustain the business and profit needed. Hence, business owners reserve a decent amount of budget to help in the promotion of their business to ensure maximum profit.
As a business owner, don't rely on your marketing officer alone. You could also help in further advertising your services and products through the use of your different available locations and with a good banner stand. Let us give you ideas on where to put them because it is easy to purchase a banner stand and get a poster done – but it could be a challenge selecting the best space for it.for more information on Banner Stand click here.
Yes, tell the consumers everything that you need to know without talking or while they are waiting inside your store. You can put banner displays in the area of your store that gets a lot of traffic. Probably by the doorway is a good idea, or close to the cashier which is best for them to read while waiting for their cue.
Outside Your Store
Convince potential customers with an eye-catching display even from afar. Notice how different restaurants use this strategy in attracting their clients? Through banner displays, you can announce a big sale, even before the customers realize the name of your store and what it offers!
For this area, you should use a sturdy banner display to help you out so it doesn't fall off or tumble. You can even attach it to poles (if permitted by the establishment), to ensure that it stands even in the worst of winds.
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Guys: Be More Amiable
How do you make a woman fall in love? They say that the way to a man's heart is his stomach. How about women? A certain study discovered that men with a good sense of humor outrun men with good looks when it comes to winning over the ladies.Learn more about wholesale magic on this site.
While there are gals who would want to date guys with great physical appearance, there are many women, even the very-good-looking ones, who would rather be in a relationship with a funny guy.
Are you trying to improve yourself as a dater? While working on your looks is important, you may also want to work on becoming an "entertainer". Here are some tips that may be helpful in making you more amiable.
? Work on your conversation skills. Assess how you approach women and carry out the chitchats. Look for the best way to become better in expressing yourself verbally on a manner that will offend no one.
? If you cannot say it well, learn skills that can impress a woman. For instance, many women will appreciate men who cook really amazing even if they do not talk a lot during dinner.
? Learn tricks. It may sound old school to some but it is a fact that most, if not all, love magic. The lady you are trying to impress will most likely smile when you get a coin behind her ear or turn the handkerchief into a rose.
You can watch video tutorials online. You can also buy China magic stuff to practice on. Just remember not to do the trick unless you are very sure you can pull it off.
Although real relationships are based on love and mutual trust, it is also important that you and your partner enjoy each other's company. Grab your China magic tricks and become more interesting.
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Friday, August 29. 2014
Lounge Outdoor Furniture and Wicker Patio Furniture Galore
Wicker isn't just for baskets any longer; this material (especially the resin version of it) can be used on outdoor furniture to make it more durable against terrible weather. Whether it's rain or shine, a piece of furniture can get ruined by the elements. The sun's rays can compromise the integrity of any outdoor piece of furniture or ornament. Moisture is particularly insidious. Both these things are no match against an Outdoor Furniture Wicker. That's because items made of wicker and resin provide the most strength while simultaneously ensuring comfort. If you want strong furniture, you can always go the oak route, but you might have that stolen from your lawn if you're not careful. A wicker piece of furniture is safer to keep because it's affordable and people won't bother taking it compared to a more expensive item.
Other Pluses and Benefits of Wicker Furniture
• There are two types of outdoor furniture pieces available in the market that you should scope out: Synthetic wicker, traditional wicker, and a mix of both. If you want the ultimate it toughness while still retaining style and the natural aesthetic, the synthetic wicker furniture created with polymer strands and resin is the way to go. If you want something more traditional and classical, a rattan or wicker piece of furniture is always a viable option as well.
• Resin and wicker furniture combines synthetic and non-synthetic materials to create tough wicker lawn or patio furniture that can stand the test of time because both materials are known for their durability and longevity. What's more, unlike when you're going full synthetic, there's still a bit of naturalness, genuineness, and comfort to your furniture that's hard to beat.
• It's like the difference between a plastic rose and a real rose, in a sense. Traditional wicker furniture, on the other hand, is completely made of plant fibers and has shown time immemorial that they too can last a long, long time. There are many examples of antique wicker items from bygone eras, after all. They're still not as tough as resin-reinforced or synthetic wicker items, though.
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Wednesday, August 27. 2014
Mixed Martial Arts: Showing the Strength
Exercise is known to be one healthy practice that can help endow a lot of benefits to a person who has done the routine, even if it takes just a fraction of the time. Exercise does help in strengthening the muscles, losing body weight as well as promoting the optimal development of the body. Whether it's a simple walk or even with dumbbells and other equipment, exercise would indeed increase one's lifespan if done right.For more information on belt structure bjj click here.
The gym is usually the rendezvous for intense exercising sessions. People who want to be physically active would definitely pick the routines that would suit well to their needs as well as their style so that they would compliment well to bring the best of their abilities. Plus, they would definitely feel fulfilled and happy since exercise does release endorphins, or simply known as the happy hormones.
Of Punches, Kicks and Jabs
For people who want to get into the action that involves physical contact while promoting the development of their muscles, then it would be a good thing to start out mixed martial arts. Mixed martial arts is known to be really distinguishable than the traditional martial arts as the performer can get the benefits of almost all the styles combined into one. Whether it's muay thai, taekwondo, karate or even jujitsu, as long as it involves focus, strength and even defense, mixed martial arts would indeed be allowing one to learn the ropes, the lessons that may not be found in just one style of martial art.
There are many gyms available that would allow one to receive lessons or workshops about mixed martial arts. Plus, one will understand about the grading system, so if one wants to get promoted, he or she has to do the sparring and then pass the test to see if he or she is up to the challenge.
Want to be like the martial artists that would showcase their skills on the ring? Then feel free to try out mixed martial arts today.
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Organization and business supplies checklist: Improving things for a business benefit
As a businessman running on sales and management is often tough and meticulous. Aside from running through supplies and stocks, you will also have to deal things like customer relations, financial management and other small but essential office items. Even if you are present in your office almost every single day and on a single hour, still you cannot avoid neglecting important things for the cleanliness in your office like having your folders arranged and even dusting your desk or chair. No matter how simple this things are still, it provides an impression that you are not only an effective entrepreneur but of clean well-being as well, which by the way reflects on the design and atmosphere in your office.
Organizing small items
Cleaning and dusting off dirt and even eliminating your garbage is not all, taking care of your small items and creating a Business supplies checklist is one of the most vital things to keep in mind in running your office or business smoothly.
Not only that well-organized office create an impressive atmosphere, it also minimize day to day headaches and even save you a lot from any presentations.
Taking care of the stocks
As a vital thing to remember, always make a short list for your routine supplies that are in essential use in the office, obvious things like paper, pens, folders, staplers and a lot more and make sure it is already on your cabinet supply area. Also, remove items that is no longer in use and always keep on track with it, but if you don't have any time for it then do assign someone who will deal with it later on where you can always follow up.
Credits in organizing
The best thing about organizing is that it can save a lot of time and money. In many successful establishments, you will often find that a lot of them served longer due to maintaining small things in order. From that alone, you will be able to likely say that keeping your business or offices can serve a lot more years that you could expect nor comprehend.
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Tuesday, August 26. 2014
Importance of Using A Lockable Outdoor Notice Boards
Isn't it very irritating if your use a regular notice board at school or at work and you see that what you had posted is ruined or gone? Isn't it sad that many people make notice boards dirty or use it to make fun of people or other illegal activities? That is the reason lockable outdoor notice boards were invented.
Admit it, but vandalism and stealing cannot be prevented when you have notice boards outside any establishments. If you post a very important announcement and it will be removed by someone, it would cause problems. If you also pin some papers that you worked hard for and was vandalized, you will really feel disappointed if it was ruined by someone else.
This type of board is made of durable materials that will not be easily broken. Some of them are even waterproof so you are sure that your papers will not get wet. The materials used will not attract rust so it will look nice for a long time. It is also great to have this because it has LED light that is useful at night. Even if you put it on dark places, your notes and announcements will be available for everyone to see.
It is better to choose this board so that you can create all the decorations you want. You can organize it well so that everything that you will put will be visible and will attract attention. Nothing will destroy the designs and decorations you worked hard for.
Another important information that you must know is that these boards are made to be environment tolerant. It can withstand an intense sunlight or ultraviolet rays or extreme wind speed. It is created to be durable in any natural disaster so this is greatly recommended for outdoor purposes.
Posted by Site Owner at 05:26
Monday, August 25. 2014
Weed Eaters: Bring Out the Best in Your Lawn
Every homeowner desired to have a clean, perfect and pleasing lawn where children can happily play and enjoy the afternoon sun and adults can sit back, relax and sip some tea. But it cannot be achieved when the weeds start to invade the place and replace the beautiful view into a horrific one. It is good to know that there are now tools that could make the work done in a jiffy.Find out more information on weed eaters.
The Kinds of Efficient Lawn Cleaners
There are many available trimmers, brush cutters, weed eaters in the market. These gardening tools are used in keeping up the shape of one's garden and maintaining its scenic appearance. There are basically three types of trimmers and these are as follows:
• Cordless string trimmers. These are portable equipments with a durable built which is only offered at a low cost. These manageable tools are best at all types of trimming and edging work and gardeners can bring it wherever area needs cleaning. Furthermore, these are battery-powered thus is environmental friendly and the latest models are rechargeable. This easy to use trimmer is light weight and handy.
• Corded string trimmers. These equipments are ideal for cleaning smaller areas who suffer from normal weeds to edge or trim. Compared to the prior equipment, these are less expensive. Although it is efficient enough to get rid of the unwanted weeds, these need an outlet where the cord is to be attached for the trimmer to work thus transferring to different areas would be quiet difficult to achieve.
• Gas powered trimmers. This kind of trimmer is available in two cycle or four cycle models. These can work on larger yards and it has accessories that are easy to operate. These trimmers run smooth but the four cycle model offers a higher effectiveness and it produces less sound compared to the two cycle ones.
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Sunday, August 24. 2014
The California King Down Comforter That's Perfect for Bed
Have you ever heard about a California king bed? You might actually say that you need, but, we're not talking about a top-rated song from a famous music artist. To avoid any kind of confusion, the California king bed is also referred to numerous terms, such as, Eastern King bed and Standard King Bed, however the correct word would be Western King Bed. Aside from these names, there is a notable difference you will find helpful to decipher the beds. For instance, the California king sized bed is longer and narrower when compared to the two other king sized beds.
Some Things You Need To Know
These are important factors to consider if you own a California sized king bed. For this reason, when you have plans of purchasing new sets of beddings and comforters, it has to be the appropriate size or it simply won't fit. It would be rather shameful to invest your hard-earned money for items that would not be able to suffice your means. As soon as you are to visit your favorite department store, ask about the specified length and width of a California king down comforter.
You might be asking why a down comforter to be exact? To give you proper enlightenment on the reasons why you ought to buy this kind of comforter, here they are. Down comforters are approvable choices as these particular comforters can adapt and provide the proper temperature for you whether you are experiencing a hot summer night or chilly evening. When in matters of expenses, you will be able to find the perfect down comforter for your preferred budget. Even though the down comforters may seem too soft, it is capable of proffering extensive support and cushioning the individual or people who are resting over the down comforter. You can always ask a sales attendant professional assistance about the comforter.
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Thursday, August 21. 2014
Are You Still Thinking about Getting That Vacuum?
Cleaning is not a task a lot of people would undertake even if it is just their own room. It's a tiring yet fulfilling job to do when everything is clean and spotless. Naturally you would want to use tools to help you for the job at hand since you can't clean things with just your hands. There are a lot of them and the vacuum cleaner is just one of these items. Then again not everyone is inclined to have a vacuum cleaner since you can do its functions. If you're still on the fence about getting one then you shouldn't think for a second if you would get one or not.for more information on Best Canister Vacuum click here.
Why you should get one of these vacuum cleaners
• Having a vacuum cleaner around makes your work lighter and easier. It can be used to suck dirt and dust so that you don't need to do those wiping tasks but you can if you want.
• It's also very easy to use since it has its own engine or power source. All you have to do is aim the nozzle and just let the cleaner do the job.
• It's also a good machine to have when you want to clean those areas that are tough to get by. Just make sure you're using the right kind of cleaner like a canister vacuum cleaner.
Things to consider before getting one of these cleaners
• Pick out the kind of cleaner that you would want. There are different kinds that cater to different needs. Make sure to also look for feedback like canister vacuum reviews to help you in your decisions.
• Make sure that the cleaner you're picking is worth the money which is why a bit of research or inquiry can help.
Don't hesitate about getting that vacuum cleaner no more and just get it if you have the resources.
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PHOTO CAPTION: Marcus Riccelli, then a staffer for U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, runs the 2009 Bloomsday with Cantwell. Picture provided by Riccelli.
I got an unusual news release yesterday from state Rep. Marcus Riccelli.
Riccelli, D-Spokane, announced that his New Year's resolution is to run Bloomsday. He challenged me to do the same.
"Today, the first day of the new year, I am committing to running Bloomsday in 2014 and am challenging Spokesman-Review reporter Jonathan Brunt to do the same," Riccelli said in a new release before mocking the eating and exercise habits of politicians and journalists. "I think that both of us can set a good example for our colleagues and the public by participating in Bloomsday."
I was too busy watching my alma mater win the Rose Bowl to respond immediately.