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The 10 Biggest Little Mistakes In Rental And Staging
As their vendor, AV rental customers not only want you to handle any problem that arises ? they expect you to prevent it in the first place. Anyone can make problems go away, but the art of mastering rental and staging jobs is in having the customer believe there won't be any mistakes.
As their vendor, AV rental customers not only want you to handle any problem that arises — they expect you to prevent it in the first place. Anyone can make problems go away, but the art of mastering rental and staging jobs is in having the customer believe there won't be any mistakes. The extra time and effort it takes to avoid slip ups will pay back many times over in long-term loyal customers. But … no one is perfect. Here, in no particular order, are the 10 most common mistakes AV rental companies make in their execution of value-added services.
1. Sending the wrong cables, leaving out accessoriesAudio/video technology has more options than ever for connecting pieces. The best way to avoid a dissatisfied customer is to send all the cables and accessories that could be used to a job. This especially applies to single-item rentals, such as portable video projectors.
The typical product can take a video signal via RCA video, S-video, BNC video, or YUV (in RCA or BNC connectors). Computer signals connect through multiple VGA or DVI connectors. Audio may use RCA stereo or 1/8-inch mini-plug stereo. Customers expect to be able to use any or all of these features, so you can bet the cable you forget will be the very one they were counting on.
Industry best practice for proper equipment packaging starts with checklists and ends with procedures (photo 1). Permanently place a list of all the parts that go with each item inside or outside the package for that item. Go through that list with the customer at the beginning and end of each rental. The most important accessory for any item — whether it goes out with a customer or your own technicians — is an after-hours technical support phone number.
2. Cables improperly placed or unsecured on the floorRemember the top three priorities when placing cables. Protect the people who will use the space, protect the cable, and intrude as a little as possible into the space. Proper cable placement is both an art and a science — the goal is to balance the aesthetic choices against safety, as shown in photos 2 and 3. The good news is that safe installations also tend to be pleasing to the eye. Some basic rules to reach these goals:
Cable runs should follow walls wherever possible and extend into the room at 90 degree angles. Lines to podiums should first extend away from the side and then straight to the nearest wall or partition, crossing any pedestrian paths, at a 90 degree angle. This is to reduce tripping hazards — a person can better negotiate over a straight line than an angled one.
If placing a cable path in a high-traffic area is unavoidable, do so prominently to minimize the potential for tripping. If you have to choose between crossing a doorway that will be used by pedestrians versus one for equipment or catering carts, remember this: people will do less damage and pose a smaller risk to the integrity of the signals in the cable. In general, avoid the main doorway to the room whenever possible (photo 4).
Any cable in a pathway or traffic area needs to be covered and secured to the floor. Vinyl-cloth tape, also known as gaffer's tape, is the cable cover of choice. Don't confuse this product with duct tape, which will leave adhesive material on your cables and flooring. One to two lines of quarter-inch-thick cables can be covered with three-inch widths of tape. Larger groups or thicker cables need a rubber mat or carpet strip taped over the path, because they are more likely to pull up even the most careful taping job. It is also vital that no connectors fall within the pedestrian path. Reposition the cable or add extensions to move any connectors out of the way.
3. Failure to back up the equipment most likely to failIn the rental and staging business, there is no end to the gear that could fail. Experience will teach you when and where to back things up, but there are some usual suspects to always keep in mind. Voted most likely to fail in a meeting room are wireless microphones (or anything wireless, for that matter), projector lamps, and videotape machines.
Wireless mics always seem to work great during testing, but radio frequency problems can appear anytime, without warning. The best backup for a wireless microphone is a wired one. Always place a hand-held mic with a long cord next to the stage or podium, and brief presenters on when and how to use it. Wired lavalieres also can be a good standby, but are awkward to implement in a crisis.
It's a mistake not to expect projector lamps to fail. Being ready for this is more an exercise in risk management than a direct backup, though that certainly may be an option. A practical approach is monitoring lamp hours, and replacing lamps when they reach 80 percent of their intended life or 60 percent of output. Keep backup lamps in stock for the inevitable. Premature lamp failure usually occurs in the first 10 hours of use, so it's recommended to burn in new lamps at the shop for eight to 10 hours, then return them to the shelf as tested backups.
Believe it or not, videotape machines will be around a while longer, which means they will continue to jam or break down. This is another case where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Cleaning tape heads regularly will thwart the most common failures. AV staging best practice is to have a redundant deck wired, tested, and ready for use. Customers also should be advised to bring two copies of any tape, CD, computer disk, or other software required for the event.
4. Placing the screen too lowRental salespersons spend a lot of time negotiating the proper size of the screen for the customer. A good rule of thumb on this front is: The vertical dimension of the screen should equal one-sixth the distance from the screen to the last viewer (for instance, 60 feet viewing distance equals a 10-foot-tall screen). Recommend a slightly larger image for computer application content, and know that a smaller image will work for video images. Everyone wants a bigger screen; the trick is fitting it into the room so that everyone can see it.
Most screen manufacturers recommend that the bottom of the image be about 48 inches from the floor, which means the image will be partially obstructed for viewers several rows away. The more densely packed the room is, the higher the screen needs to be. For every additional 30 feet (about eight rows of theater seating), add six inches of height, up to a total of 96 inches. These parameters will pose a problem quickly in many meeting rooms with low and high ceilings (photo 5). For example, a 50-foot by 75-foot meeting room will seat 400 people theater style. The depth of the room dictates about a 54-inch image clearance to the floor and 10 feet, six inches of screen height. The top of the screen needs 15 feet of clearance — a generous ceiling height in most venues.
Solving the screen placement dilemma while maintaining minimum viewing parameters is more art than science. If you were to set up the example room along the long wall, the necessary screen vertical dimension drops by almost two feet, and the bottom of the image height could be reduced by several inches. In extreme cases, adding smaller displays to the back of the room might do the trick — and enhance the rental.
5. Putting controls where the customer can reach them — or not putting controlsThe nature of the meeting will determine how much control the presenters will need over the hardware. Informal seminars A presenter usually can operate an informal seminar. Awards shows, shareholders' meetings, and presentations by high-level executives generally require AV technicians to run them. For the rental salesperson, the number of microphones or video sources can serve as a guide, while the buyer should consider the intended experience for the attendees.
Even when presenters need to work the production, it's not necessarily the best idea to give them control over all the technology aspects. Equalization and gain structure are best left to the technical staff to preset. Volume controls, on the other hand, are something everyone wants to have. The best user interface is a rotary knob (photo 6). Audio mixing boards with sliders and mute buttons — no matter how simple or well-labeled — tend to overwhelm even the most sophisticated presenter (photo 7).
Control over switching video inputs is an absolute necessity for today's electronically empowered presenter. It is not unusual for multiple speakers to each have a computer to show, and perhaps a DVD or videotape. In these cases, a well-labeled switcher will reduce the \times a technician will need to be called into the room. A preview monitor that displays the source and a confidence display that shows the same thing as the screen are becoming standard features at conventions and meetings.
Placing controls for easy access also is important (photo 8). Controls inside the podium seem like a good idea, until someone needs to reach them while another person is speaking. Sooner or later, a technician may need to come into the room and make an adjustment. Setting controls to the side of the stage anticipates this while leaving things accessible to the presenter.


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Voices From the Street
Voices from the street as the pope made his way through the day yesterday:
"This kind of chance only comes once in a lifetime. Even if it's just five seconds, if you saw him, you saw him. You were in his sight. You were right there with him. And no one can ever take that away from you."
-- Carlos Rivas, 18, who drove to D.C. with 115 others from New Jersey.
"The Pope for me is the physical representation of the history and the traditions of the church and where we have come from and where we are today."
-- Nicole Lombardo, 18, American University international relations student.
"To me, he is the head of the church and to see him in person was very exciting. He is a person who is such an inspiration."
-- Maria Litterio, 69, of Front Royal, Va.
"The pope represents a false church not founded on the Bible. The truth is what's in the word of God, not what the pope says. This is definitely a terrory we need to cover because who else is going to preach to these people? The pope?"
-- Donald Scheib, 28, Nanjemoy, Md., a member of the Anabaptist Brethren, trying to convert Catholics in the crowds at Catholic University.
"He represents Christ for us here on earth."
-- Terri Collins, 44, a Silver Spring schoolteacher.
"For me, he is the heart of what ministry is all about ... He is a great thinker. He is also a humble Christian. He walks with us as well as being our shepherd."
-- Rev. Michael Bellafiorie, 53, a Jesuit priest who teaches at Gonzaga High School in the District.
"It was pretty cool. He was riding in this weird white car with a big glass container like a tin can. He was waving; he even looked in our direction."
-- Jared Grossnickel, 9, who lives in the District and waited with his parents for two hours to see the Pope.
"I was overwhelmed to see him in person and when the people started running toward him it reminded me of the story in the Bible when Christ was with the multitudes and everybody was climbing on the trees."
-- Rose Mubang, 49, a nurse from Lanham.
"It was a long wait but well worth it because you're in the presence of God's grace."
-- Ronald McNamara, 52, of Annapolis.
"The Pope takes after Jesus. I hope I shake his hand. It seems like Christmas, so Merry Christmas!"
-- Sherry Smith, 60, of Bel Air, Md. who was waiting outside Catholic University in a wheelchair.
Quotes compiled by Daniel LeDuc.
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I'm hoping to plant a good sized garden this year and wondering if anyone has any suggestions for what I should plant to supplement a couple of pigs and hens diets. I know I've seen a "forage mix" seed blend for chickens....can't remember who was selling it, anyone have any experience with it? Thanks! |
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- Posted by greenthumbzdude 6 PA (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 8:50
instead of a garden I would look into black soldier fly larvae....they are easy to raise as they feed off your garbage...chickens go nuts over them. Also I have found that chickens are very fond of mulberries...the everbearing varieties produce incredible amounts. For pigs I would get some mass producing oaks and chestnuts. |
Our Rhode Island Reds love collards, any bitter greens, arugula, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cabbage, strawberries. They really love grapes and chick weeds! Any weeds. Crickets. Any bugs you can catch. |
Dandelions! Our chickens are just happy with all of the garden scraps, weeds and veggie compost we make. Nothing specific needed. |
Posted by mswiggi 5 (My Page) on Tue, Feb 5, 13 at 19:32 . . . I know I've seen a "forage mix" seed blend for chickens....can't remember who was selling it, anyone have any experience with it? I have no experience with them but you may be thinking of either Sandhill Preservation Chicken Treats (click) (scroll about half way down the page) Steve |
I was a manager at a thrift store bakery until Hostess Brands shut down & we sold out of date bread as hog feed. Just never know if its available. Also, before planting & then when the garden is done for the season, first let the chickens & then the pigs have free rein. The chickens will get the bugs & weed seeds & the pigs will help 'plow' your garden & get whatever the chickens leave. |
mypetchicken.com is selling a packet of seeds to feed hens |
Here is a link that might be useful: mypetchicken
My chickens love bread, even semi-burnt toast. I just read they like mint plants. |
- Posted by jimmygfarm (My Page) on Fri, Aug 2, 13 at 22:35
mangel beets for winter production |
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Born: 1927 (age: 88)Barry Newbery born in 1927 was a long time designer for Doctor Who.
He worked on the very first story in 1963 An Unearthly Child, taking over when the original designer left the project.
He worked on many other episodes over the next twenty years.
Also worked on The Citadel, Play for Today, A Question of Guilt, Prince Regent, The Lost Boys, A Christmas Carol, The Mike Reid Show, Dad's Army, Centre Play, When the Boat Comes In, Sykes, Dial M for Murder, The Onedin Line, No Exit, The Shadow of the Tower, The Expert, Paul Temple, Doomwatch, Softly Softly, Theatre 625, R3, Count of Monte Cristo, Comedy Playhouse, The Last Man Out


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The harmonious hums invigorating your ears are not invading android armies but rather the musical improv machinations of ROBOT TEAMMATE + THE ACCIDENTAL PARTY.
This merry squad of improvisers create a spontaneous soiree by asking their audience for a suggestion of a "title of a musical that does not yet exist." Every magical and often hilarious moment thereafter is imagined right before your very eyes: the music, melody, lyrics, choreography, a multi-act story structure, and more.
RT + AP has been teleporting audiences to infinity and beyond since 2012, earning the title of National Improv Cagematch Champions for their record-breaking run of 72+ weeks at iO West and a nomination for Best New Show in the 2013 Del Close Awards. Their accessible and energetic performances spawn from their diverse DNA, comprised of musicians, sci-fi writers, animators, artists, and Iron Man triathletes with a whole host of tricks up their circuitboards. Classic Disney and Broadway co-mingle with the musical comedy influences of "Weird Al" Yankovic, Dr. Demento, Tenacious D, and legions more once RT + AP takes the stage. The 'Bots continue to explore new frontiers with their nuclear take on the "soundbomb", an explosive tribal ritual of harmony, sound, and freestyle rapping.
So, strap on your moon boots, head down to Hollywood and join this positronic powerhouse for an accidental party that is out of this world!
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Back in May, we had a frank discussion about drinking with colleagues and/or clients after work. Specifically, how many drinks one should put away in order to have a good time but not cross any unfortunate lines. At the time, we used a young lady named Sophia Anderson as our guide and said that, assuming you have the tolerance of a 21 year-old female and consider being arrested post-Happy Hour for driving your car through a stranger's house one of those lines, no more than a dozen beverages should be consumed, with fourteen being the absolute max. Today we have just a quick update, to those for whom it bears mentioning, that if you're going to ignore said guidelines and have that fifteenth cocktail shortly before accepting a ride home from an equally sloshed coworker who confuses someone's front lawn/foyer/kitchen/backyard patio with the road, you should probably not agree to lie to the police, say you were the one driving, and have them breathalyze you with 370 ounces of alcohol (and some cocaine) in your body. Not even if you're in love with him or her; not even if he or she promises to take take you on vacation after all of this blows over; not even if you were passed out the whole ride and a bit disoriented after "[waking] up as…the car drove through the house." Read more »
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Barry K. Douglas, MD, FACS
Dr. Barry K. Douglas has been with Long Island Plastic Surgical Group since 1991. Dr. Douglas is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Trinity College, Connecticut where he majored in Studio Art and Physics. He then obtained his MD degree from Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University, North Carolina in 1980. After his internship he completed his General Surgical Residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City. Continuing his education at Mount Sinai Hospital, Dr. Douglas completed residencies in Microvascular Surgery and Plastic Surgery. From 1986-87, he held the position of Chief Resident at this prestigious hospital. Dr. Douglas then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Plastic & Maxillofacial Surgery at Children's Hospital of Akron with the Northeastern Ohio School of Medicine.
Dr. Douglas has lectured on a wide range of topics including cosmetic surgery, cleft lip surgery, breast reconstruction, and reconstruction for skin malignancies. His areas of expertise include breast reconstruction and aesthetic breast surgery, rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, and more. Dr. Douglas has also written many original papers in the field of Plastic Surgery. In 2011, he was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Maurer Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to breast health education in Long Island. Dr. Douglas brings his extensive art background to Long Island Plastic Surgical Group; he enjoys painting, drawing, and playing the organ and piano. He actively competes in triathlons and is a cyclist, runner, swimmer, and weight trains.
View Dr. Douglas's Before and After Results Gallery
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- 1976-1980: Bowman Gray School of Medicine, NC: MD
- 1972-1976: Trinity College; Hartford, CT: BA Studio Arts and Physics
- 1987: Fellowship: Pediatric Plastic & Maxillofacial Surgery, Children's Hospital of Akron, Ohio
- 1986-1987: Chief Resident: Plastic Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital; New York, NY
- 1984-1986: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital; New York, NY
- 1983-1984: Residency: Microvascular Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital; New York, New York
- 1981-1983: Residency: General Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital; New York, New York
- 1980-1981: Internship: Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital; New York, New York
- Faculty, ASPS Oral and Written Board Preparatory Course, 2012, 2013, 2014
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Nassau University Medical Center; East Meadow, NY
- Instructor, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, SUNY at Stony Brook; Stony Brook, NY
- Instructor, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx, NY
- Instructor in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
- History of Art and Beauty Through the Ages, referencing paintings and sculpture 5/2006, 5/2007
- Breast Reconstructive Surgery after Breast Cancer 11/2007
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- Fellow, American Academy of Pediatricians
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Medical Society of the State of New York
- Nassau County Medical Society
- Nassau Surgical Society
- New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition; Vitals, 2011-2013
- Patients' Choice Award; Vitals, 2011-2013
- Healing Heroes of Nassau County; Award, Suffolk County, NY 5/2010
- Heroes of Nassau County Award; Nassau County, NY 5/2010
- "Instructor of the Year," Plastic Surgery Residency Program, Nassau University Medical Center; East Meadow NY 1991, 1996, 1998
Media Appearances
- News 12 Long Island: Third Annual Breast Cancer Summit (9/30/2013)
- Great Neck Record: Dr. Douglas and band reunite for charity (7/13/2013)
- Fios 1 News: Dr. Douglas comments on Angelina Jolie double mastectomy (5/14/2013)
- Times Square Gossip: Dr. Douglas' band The Rockets reuniting for charity event (7/30/2012)
- Newsday: Dr. Barry K. Douglas has joined the board of directors of The Maurer Foundation, a Hauppauge-based breast health education nonprofit (7/30/2012)
- Newsday: Business pros reunite as band for benefit (7/17/2012)
- PIX 11 Dr. Steve Show: Nationally syndicated show features Dr. Douglas discussing eyelid surgery (6/13/2012)
- Newsday: Filling Vacant stores with art at Belmont Festival (5/21/2012)
- CW11: interviewed for feature article on prophylactic bilateral mastectomy (11/21/2007)
- Newsday: Double mastectomies on the rise (10/24/2007)
- Cosmetic Surgery Times: Physicians' Profile: Practice Makes Perfect, Surgeons Meld Art, Science (12/2006)
Recent Artwork
- Retirement portrait Gene W. Lee, M.D. 12/2009
- Annual Northeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Meeting program cover artwork 2001, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
- Inaugural John Knowles Swinburne, MD Memorial Lecture Series portrait 5/2001
- Douglas, B.K. , Gallagher, P.M., Deane, L.M., "A new technique in cleft lip nasal repair." (Submitted).
- Husami, T.W., Douglas, B.K. , "Revascularization of an avulsed ear." A case report Journal of Microsurgery . 1992.
- Douglas, B.K. , Copeland, M., "An unusual fracture of the hamate bone." Contemporary Orthopedics , 20:61, 1992.
- Douglas, B.K. , Cohen, J., Lackner, R., Keller, A., "Surgical Implications of purpura fulminans." Annals of Vascular Surgery 4:276. 1990
- Douglas, B.K. , Ho, W.C., Lehman, J.A. and Husami, T.W., "One stage closure of the entire primary palate." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 86:675, 1990.
- Douglas, B.K. , Weinberg, H., "Perfusion Washout: Increasing a micro-vascular free flap's tolerance to ischemia." J ournal of Reconstructive Microsurgery 5:125, 1989
- Douglas, B.K. , Copeland, M., "Ganglion cyst of the temporomandibular joint. A case report and review of the literature." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 81:755, 1988
- Douglas, B.K. , Weinberg, H., Song, Y., "Enhancement of blood flow in experimental micro-vascular free flaps." Journal of Microsurgery 81:755, 1988.
- Douglas, B.K. , Weinberg, H., Song, Y., Silverman, D., "Beneficial effects of ibuprofen on experimental micro-vascular free flaps: pharmacologic alternation of the no re-flow phenomenon." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 79:366, 1987.
- Winthrop University Hospital , American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Nurses presents: "Flaps for Facial Reconstruction." April, 1994.
- Northeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons presenting : "A new technique in cleft lip nasal repair." Pittsburgh, PA. September 1993.
- Grand Rounds: Long Island Jewish Hospital Department of Surgery : Flaps: "Anatomy and physiology. Tissue Expansion."
- Grand Rounds: Long Island Jewish Hospital Department of ENT : "History and reconstruction of facial neoplasms."
- Grand Rounds: Parker Geriatric Institute : "Histology and Treatment of cutaneous neoplasms."
- Grand Rounds: Long Island Jewish Hospital Department of ENT: "Pediatric Plastic Surgery."
- Grand Rounds: Long Island Jewish Hospital Department of Surgery: "Pediatric Plastic Surgery"
- Grand Rounds: Mount Sinai Hospital : "Current theories and techniques in micro-vascular reconstruction."
- Grand Rounds: Massachusetts General Hospital , Harvard Medical School. Co-presented research on: "Experimental studies in the survival of venous island flaps without arterial inflow."
- 1987 Plastic Surgery Chief Residents Conference , Springfield, IL presented: "Perfusion Washout: Increasing a micro-vascular free flap's tolerance to ischemia."
- Poster Presentation : 1984 Annual PSEF-ASPRS Convention for: "Beneficial effects of ibuprofen on experimental micro-vascular free flaps: pharmacologic alteration of the no re-flow phenomenon."


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You've heard rave reviews. Your favorite YouTuber swears by it. Even your mom is using coconut oil. So you go to the store, pick up a jar, and add it to your product arsenal.
Now what?
Here are eight ways to use this Holy Grail oil on your hair. In time you may find you don't need all of those products under your bathroom sink anymore!
MORE: Coconut Oil Infographic
Dandruff treatment
Raise your hand if you drink enough water and moisturize your hair well but still have a pesky, annoying dandruff problem. Never fear, help is here.
Apply coconut oil directly to your scalp and allow it to sit for at least ten minutes before rinsing or shampooing to say bye-bye to the flakes.
Shine enhancer
Dull curls can be a major bummer and detract from the precious efforts you've put into making your hair look as healthy as it really is. Coconut oil helps to return some luster back to your 'do.
Before you apply, make sure the basics are covered meaning your hair is clean and free of build-up.
Deep conditioner
Sometimes our hair needs a little extra tender loving care beyond what we normally do. There's no doubt that moisturizing is already a part of your regular routine, but allowing coconut oil to sit on your hair for a lengthy time will do wonders for issues with dryness.
Massage it into clean, damp hair and let it stay on for at least 30 min.
When your hair is difficult to detangle, the idea of chopping it all off or finding a way to get around it altogether can be tempting, but don't fret. Coconut oil helps with the process.
Always start with completely wet hair and add some oil to help comb through those kinks and coils without the teeth-gritting frustration.
Frizz fighter
Got a case of the frizz? Hair will not look silky if you are not taking care of it. There are lots of ways to combat frizz, but coconut oil helps by penetrating your curls and smoothing out the irritating flyaways and fuzzies.
Dab some on your fingers and lightly apply to your hair for a quick fix.
Styling aid
Perfect your roller set or any other style that takes a minute to look just right with coconut oil. It assists in maintaining moisture and also helps to hold your hair so that you don't lose your look.
Make sure hair is wet before styling and skip the curl-hardening hairspray in favor of a softer, silkier option.
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text: Banker Update: A Bridge Too Far A Bridge Too Far is the title of a 1970s WWII movie. I am reminded of that movie when I read HR 3579, the so-called Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act. Unlike the factually based movie, HR 3579 is a clever work of fiction. It is not about "regulatory improvement" at all-the credit unions already have plenty of that. It is about yet another shameless grab for banking powers, without the responsibilities or tax burdens that go with them! HR 3579 is the worst kind of trickery. Wrapped in the guise of regulatory improvements for the traditional mom and pop credit unions, in reality the bill is designed to continue to feed the insatiable appetites of the billion-dollar-plus credit unions. These mega credit unions want unrestricted membership fields, full bank powers-and no taxes that would siphon off internal profits feeding the ever-growing appetites of their senior executives. Just because they claim to be "not for profit" doesn't mean they don't make profits! They make plenty of profit. A quick read of a mega credit union financial statement is quite illuminating. Don't get me wrong. I am not against credit unions that operate as they were intended - to serve persons of modest means in a single employer group. This isn't even necessarily about size. Some very large credit unions do stick to the well-intentioned roots of their beginnings. Credit unions were once regarded as something like co-ops, and most credit unions still operate in that manner. However, there is a new mega class of credit unions-credit unions on steroids if you will-that want full banking powers while still enjoying the old co-op-like status of yesteryear. These mega credit unions have gone "a bridge too far" and want to serve the general public without restrictions. They are overreaching and further jeopardizing the careful balance that once existed between banks and credit unions and that served consumers so well. The argument is simple. Credit unions that want to be like banks should be regulated and taxed like banks. If they want the powers of the commercial banking charter, credit unions should accept the regulations and tax responsibility that comes with the commercial banking charter. Credit unions can always convert to a bank charter, which some have. I applaud those former credit unions that had the integrity to do the right thing. They understood that if they wanted to act like banks, they needed to become banks. Bankers understand that there is a price to be paid for the privilege of doing business as a commercial bank. Large, multi-group or geographic-based credit unions want all the goodies of the commercial bank charter but are not willing to pay the price of admission. What galls bankers is that the mega credit unions wrap themselves in the warm and fuzzy cloak of mom and apple pie, spouting rhetoric such as 'we are not for profit and only exist to serve our humble members,' while actually making loads of profits and pressuring Congress to allow them to serve any air breathing mammal on the planet, with no strings attached! Enough is enough! As in the movie, at some point thousands of well meaning, small, traditional credit unions are going to be caught in the fallout when the weight of the mega credit unions collapse that bridge too far. ~ Cam Fine |


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by Jerry Gilbert
As I watched the Green Bay Packers lose to the Chicago Bears 19-7, I realized that even as this team continues to play hard, they continue to do the same things that make them lose every week. On offense, defense and special teams, mental and physical errors stand in the way of success.
The first Packer offensive drive was a portend of things to come. Brett Favre missed three open receivers. The offensive line committed two penalties. To add injury to insult, Bubba Franks, who had been counted on to help both with the running game and in the red zone, had to leave the field for the second time in two weeks because of back pain resulting from a tackle Then, Punter B. J Sander compounded the futility by shanking a 17 yard punt. For each of those plays, 9-10 players on the field did what they needed to do. A mental or physical breakdown by one or two doomed the play.
This was a game that did not support the idea of continuing to build an offense around Brett Favre. The offense started to find its groove in the second quarter and a mix of Samkon Gado on the ground and Favre to Driver and Ferguson through the air produced a go ahead touchdown. As the half ended, the Packers mounted a drive that looked as if it would result in another. However, in a repeat of the Ahman Green fumble at the goal line from last season, Brett Favre, harassed by a blitzer, tossed a floater into the end zone, which was returned 95 yards by Bears Cornerback Charles Tillman. Only a hustling tackle by Tony Fisher prevented the touchdown, thus forcing a field goal as time expired.
That interception and field goal basically decided the game. The Packer offense in the first half actually had the Bear defense reeling. Perimeter runs and short passes moved the chains effectively right up to the closing seconds of the second quarter. Tillman's play changed the momentum in the contest, and the mistake prone Packers could not recover. Chief among the problems on offense was a second interception, this time for a game clinching touchdown. Two quarterback fumbles were also drive stoppers.
As they have most of the season, the Green Bay Defense played fairly well. After two of Bret Favre's four turnovers, the Packer defense created a turnover of its own to hand the ball back. On the other hand, against an inept Chicago offense, the Green Bay defenders gave up just enough yardage to permit three field goals, which by themselves provided the margin of victory. Brett Favre's two interceptions for 10 points produced the remainder of the Chicago scoring. It should also be noted that two more potential interceptions were thwarted by the aggressive work of Green Bay receivers.
Give the Bears some credit. As Favre began to have some success, the Bears began to blitz, and the Packers were unable to capitalize. One reason is the Bears' team speed, particularly at linebacker. The Bear linebackers have the speed and instincts to recover. They do not allow short gains to become game breakers.
On the other hand, if a team can control the Bears rushing attack, the offense has little else to offer. Bears quarterback, Kyle Orton, completed only two passes of respectable length. Both were to Bernard Berrian who beat Ahmad Carroll for one and Mike Hawkins for the other. Al Harris absolutely throttled Chicago's ace receiver Mushin Mohammed. In the whole game, the Bears never converted a third down opportunity and completed only 6 passes.
However, the Bears defense compensated for its inept offense. The Green Bay defense did not. Although the Packer defense produced a fumble and an interception, they also missed at least two other potential interceptions which could have produced or set up scores. They also broke down just enough to give Orton and company 9 points.
A surprising bright spot for the Packers was some effective kick returning by Ahmad Carroll. Rookie Defensive End Michael Montgomery also made some nice plays. The of fensive line continued on their inconsistent ways. U-71 should be officially retired. The lineup with Kevin Barry at tight end is never effective any more.
Because they are highly paid professionals, I am not shocked that the ineffective Packers continue to try hard. They have pride, and they realistically could have beaten several teams this season but for a few lapses at key times.
The season continues, and some of the remaining games should be available to Packer Fans around the country. Draft choice, shamftchoice, I would like to see a couple more wins in 2005.


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WoW Insider's Cataclysm Launch Giveaway: Ethereal Portal loot code {WoW}
Dec 7th 2010 9:30PM This portal is awesome!
WoW Rookie: Gearing up with the LFG feature {WoW}
Dec 17th 2009 7:38AM /agree
I wish they fix that in the next patch, now it's getting harder to find a group for farming BC reps.
If the problem is that they don't want us to spoil the progress of people on lower levels, they could just make a different branch that only requires 3 people for normal and 4 for heroic.
And they could also add a Looking For People feature to do elite missions.
New Shaman totems in the expansion {WoW}
Sep 3rd 2009 11:22AM good idea with the totem weapon!
add a totem mount and a summoning totem, and u got me really happy :)
China's gold farming ban not really a ban {WoW}
Jul 2nd 2009 11:25AM I think that ban is more focused on DIY currency like QQ Coins than WoW Gold.
WoW Rookie: Talking with the enemy {WoW}
Jun 29th 2009 8:12PM Yes, I'm absolutely sure that is what they are trying to say, any player who spents a day playing on a Spanish server knows the meaning. It's a pretty common insult and I think it's a big mistake by Blizzard to allow it.
WoW Rookie: Talking with the enemy {WoW}
Jun 25th 2009 3:23AM I play Horde in a Spanish server and since I can remember allies are always shouting MANCO (armless, one-handed) again and again in every PvP encounter or just when passing by near our headquarters in Dalaran.
As we have one armless player in our guild, I find that insult disturbing and totally out of place. I can take hunreds of screenshots and complaint about it to GM's, but nobody is banned and the same idiots keep shouting that again and again over Dalaran and every PvP encounter.
GM's could report this problem to coders and fix it on any patch, or ban some players so at least they know it's not allowed, but they don't care and it keeps going.
It's so disgusting that I don't play PvP anymore, because fighting a bunch of idiots who make fun of disabled people is not my idea of fun. If anytime Blizzard releases a server without any kind of PvP involved (and I'm pretty sure they won't), I'll move all my characters even if that means playing alone.
Lichborne: Patch 3.2 Death Knight changes in-depth, Part II {WoW}
Jun 23rd 2009 4:04AM I don't know how it is for someone who has been playing for 5 years, but I started to play just before the last expansion and I'm really tired of so many changes (and not only for DK).
I agree with Robert M. that it looks like a flaw in the fundaments of the class design, and with Darasen that the adjustments just make sense for top raiders (and for top Arena players).
In my realm (a low population RP one) there is just some big guilds who can run Ulduar with no gear problems, for the rest of us (medium size guilds) it's being an issue because we are still unable to run Naxx 25 for lack of people.
With Naxx 10 gear (and some Naxx25/Ulduar), just full tier 7 and no tier 8 yet, a DK can do good dps and tanking, on the same level as other classes. I don't see my numbers going too high compared to hunters or priests on dps, or my tanking being so great. My chances to survive a Faerlina's enrage are less than the other tanks in my group (Paladin and Warrior).
If the problem is that with top Ulduar 25 gear my numbers will rock, I think the problem is on the gear design, not just the skills. And the same for Arenas or PvP, if the top rating gear is unbalanced, adjust the gear and not the whole class.
I understand that changes (including nerfs) are needed for balance, but for me it's tiring to be back to square one on every patch. I usually spent a week and a lot of gold in respecs until I get used to the new changes, then a minor patch comes up and fixes some nerf (or buff) that is not working as expected, and so on...
As someone states before, when the patch is out I'll sit my DK on the bench and going back to my warrior until designers throw the next 3 or 4 series of nerfs/buffs.
Insider Trader: Jewelcrafting nerf incoming {WoW}
May 23rd 2009 5:52AM I'am a ENG/JC (the worst and the best for PvE right now) and these are my thoughts about this "incoming" nerf:
- if there is more people getting JC as a profession right now may be just because there is more people leveling alts and it's a better choice (like inscription or enchanting) for helping your other toons and guildmates (and saving you some money at the AH). it's just like the high number of new DK's.
- JC dailies are funny, I loved the token system for cooking and I miss it in my other professions, specially in ENG. it makes people stick to a profession, because you're not going to reroll after all these token days. I prefer this system over the world-drop-recipes or the inscription books, just because it's not random. for me, this is the way to go with all professions.
- guilds that enforce to reroll your profession for min/max will do it anyway, to the new flavour of the patch. as they always do, because when you're so far in raiding you can spent the time/money needed for rerolling.
- prismatic gems are a good idea (help with the meta socket colour problem and the bonus much better than the orange/green/purple ones), but I may agree they are too powerful. they still can make the Dragon Eye's not-prismatic, but give us a less powerful prismatic gem for basic stats (and make it expensive). anyway, with the incoming epic gems a new world is going to open, so there is yet to be seen how this is going to end.
- for last, Engineering needs some changes, like making the chooper (and new mounts) daily-token based instead of just a goofy gold-farming one time event. I want to see a Goblin JetPack, a Extreme Jumping Robovehicles (like the one in the Icecrown daily), a Personal Turbo Zeppelin or a Rocket Mount. came on, make selling mounts the way to go for us with a daily token system, or give us a Martin Fury's Button trinket (with a 1% chance of killing the big boss when it's below 25% of his live, and a 99% of wiping the whole raid).
I'm the only one who loves the daily token system of JC?


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The Apocalypse Codeis Hank Hanegraaff's reaction to what he and others would consider fanciful interpretations of the Book of Revelation by Hal Lindsey and Tim LaHaye. Though many premillennialists would not necessarily hold many of the same interpretations on selected passages, Hanegraaff seems to lump all premillennialists together through "guilt by association." He specifically targets Tim LaHaye since he considers him to be "the standard-bearer for Lindsey's brand of eschatology" (xviii). Yet the absence of Robert Thomas' two-volume work on the book of Revelation in his rather extensive bibliography of books (295-99) and articles used (300) is significant. One would hope that at least one sentence within Thomas' first volume, Revelation 1–7 (524 pages), or the second, Revelation 8–22 (690 pages), might contribute in some way to Hanegraaff's argument. In addition, Hanegraaff has no references to the works of MacArthur, Ryrie, and Pentecost on eschatology. Hanegraaff takes two authors and any speculation they may bring to the text to imply that anyone who holds a premillennial understanding of the Book of Revelation must reach that conclusion by the same hermeneutical means.
Using an acronym "LIGHTS," which begins with "L" for a "literal understanding" of the text, Hanegraaff presents his methodology as the proper means "to interpret the Bible for all its worth . . . " (xxvii). Though this sounds very similar to a premillennial understanding of the text, the outworking or application o f his hermeneutics causes the interpretational paths to diverge.
For instance, the "T" section of his acronym "LIGHTS" is chapter six, "Typology Principle: The Golden Key" (161-203). Perhaps a better subheading would be "The Hermeneutical 'Get Out of Jail Free' Card." In reality, what Hanegraaff does in the name of typology is employ an allegorized hermeneutic whenever a text does not support his preterist theology. Allegorizing of different texts basically undermines a great deal of what he argues for in a literal approach to the text (his "L" section in the LIGHTS acronym). If the "L" (literal principle) and the "T" (typology principle) stand at odds with each other, how can one discern which is dominant?
Most Bible-believing scholars readily accept types as a legitimate component of hermeneutics and recognize that wide debate exists regarding the number and breadth of what is and what is not a type. However, Hanegraaff's use of typology inserts his theology and supports it with what he calls typology. For instance, in writing about the paramount importance of types, he writes, almost by fiat pronouncement and with no support, "Persons, places, events, or things in redemptive history serve as types of Christ or spiritual realities pertaining to Christ. Palestine is typological of paradise" (9). Hanegraaff refers to the land of Israel as "Palestine," a term God never used for the land; the name "Palestine" came from Philistia (Exod 15:14; 14:29, 31; Joel 3:4). Hanegraaff has shown his bias, already denouncing what he considers to be racial discrimination against Arabs (xx-xxiii) and the modern "explosive debate over real estate" in the Middle East (xxiii-xxvii). He presents his conclusion, which presumably will be in the "H" (historical principle) section. "Ultimately, we must decide whether the land is the focus of the Lord or the Lord the locus of the land" (xxvii). Yet God is the one who repeatedly refers to the land, His covenant promises, and Jerusalem throughout the Word. Just one example of this hermeneutical divide is Zech 14:1-4:
Behold, a day is coming for the LORD when the spoil taken from you will be divided among you. For I will gather all the nations against Jerusalem to battle, and the city will be captured, the houses plundered, the women ravished, and half of the city exiled, but the rest of the people will not be cut off from the city. Then the LORD will go forth and fight against those nations, as when He fights on a day of battle. And in that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, which is in front of Jerusalem on the east; and the Mount of Olives will be split in its middle from east to west by a very large valley, so that half of the mountain will move toward the north and the other half toward the south.
Obviously, this is important since it describes the return of the Lord to earth. Does Zech 14:1-4 refer to literal Jerusalem where "His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives," or is it some sort of life lesson for Christians to decipher? Would Hanegraaff place this under the "L" (literal) section, "H" (historical), or "T" (typological)?
This is important because he ends his introduction saying,
In the pages that follow, you will answer these and a host of other questions by internalizing and applying the principles of a methodology called Exegetical Eschatology. . . . In the process you will not only be equipped to interpret the Bible for all it's worth but you may well discover that you hold the key to the problem of terrorism in one hand and the fuse of Armageddon in the other (xxvii).
Repeatedly throughout the book, Hanegraaff uses typology to allego rizes prophetic texts that do not suit his preterist preunderstanding.
Hanegraaff cites the need for Scripture to be interpreted by Scripture as the last element in his LIGHTS acronym:
Finally, the S in LIGHTS represents the principle of scriptural synergy. Simply stated, this means that the whole of Scripture is greater than the sum of its individual passages. You cannot comprehend the Bible as a whole without comprehending its individual parts, and you cannot comprehend its individual parts without comprehending the Bible as a whole. Individual passages of Scripture are synergistic rather than deflective with respect to the whole of Scripture.
Scriptural synergy demands that individual Bible passages may never be interpreted in such a way as to conflict with the whole of Scripture. Nor may we assign arbitrary meanings to words or phrases that have their referent in biblical history. The biblical interpreter must keep in mind that all Scripture, though communicated through various human instruments, has one single Author. And that Author does not contradict himself, nor does he confuse his servants (9-10).
Such reasoning is sound and many premillennial scholars would wholeheartedly agree with the principle. Accordingly, since Hanegraaff claims to base his teaching from within the text, to use his own words, individual passages must be compared in Scripture to see if they harmonize. In other words, his scriptural synergy principle applies just as much to himself as it does to Lindsey, LaHaye, or anyone else.
One of the major positions Hanegraaff holds in interpreting the Book of Revelation is that Nero was the first beast of Revelation 13:1-8, namely, the Antichrist. Hanegraaff mocks LaHaye's (and others') rejection that the advent of the Antichrist has occurred in history past and that instead, a future individual with relevance to the Jewish people is divine prophecy that awaits fulfillment. Hanegraaff's position that Nero is the first beast is full of exegetical problems, only one of which this review has space to cite. When he describes the death of Nero by suicide on June 9, A.D. 68 (148-49), the scriptural synthesis principle is just as true for him as for anyone. Hanegraaff rails against "unbridled speculation, or subjective flights of fancy" (xvii) and encourages the reader concerning his own The Apocalypse Code: "In the pages that follow, you will answer these and a host of other questions by internalizing and applying the principles of a methodology called Exegetical Eschatology. . . . In the process you will not only be equipped to interpret the Bible for all it's worth but you may well discover that you hold the key to the problem of terrorism in one hand and the fuse of Armageddon in the other" (xxvii). No, actually Jesus' words in Acts 1:7 offer a better theology of who knows the timing of end-time events: "It is not for you to know times or epochs which the Father has fixed by His own authority."
To put such principles as Hanegraaff says he employs requires that Jesus Christ returned to earth at the latest on June 8, AD 68—the last full day of Nero's life—because if Nero is the Antichrist, he must be alive at the Lord's return. Either Nero meets this biblical requirement, or he must be discarded as a consideration for fulfilling the biblical requirements for the Antichrist. To accept that the death of Nero in anyway remotely matches this Scriptural requirement—plus dozens of other requirements—is contrary to Acts 1:7 and numerous other prophetic passages.


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Wow. What a day! A late morning Start at Maunsel House, a beautiful 13th Century Manor set in some very large and pretty amazing grounds near Taunton. The sun was already baking by the time I arrived. Kieran was out setting up the Medieval tents in the grounds and Tracey was due in 45 minutes…The bride arrived in a beautiful Rolls Royce, followed by her "Pink Ladies" in a vintage Daimler. At this point Kieran and his entourage were told to stay in the bar. A task I am sure that they would not find too difficult.The bride and her ladies made their way up to the Kings Room, for a few last minute tweaks, a spot of houmous and the mandatory registrar meeting.Due to the incredible weather , the ceremony happened as planned out on the lawn surrounded by so many wonderful people I had the pleasure of meeting as the day progressed.The grounds were as I mentioned … amazing! We took the opportunity (after afternoon tea) to take advantage of the low sun and walk around the house and grounds creating some photos of the new Mr & Mrs Neale.
The décor of the house was also used with the addition of my mobile lighting…The guests were treated to a display by Bowlore, a local medieval Sword and Archery display group, with a chance to try their hand!The evening crept up on everyone, the cake was cut and the bride and groom were invited to the dance floor.As the evening progressed, there were many photo opportunities to be had, a few requests and some other lightly orchestrated shots that gave the happy couple exactly what they wanted.As usual I was so pleased to hear the brides squeaks of delight when they viewed the photos for the first time. Congratulations again Mr & Mrs Neale, it was a privilege to be your wedding photographer.


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Growing coal-port opposition creates tough choices for regulators
They sat patiently and listened, sometimes writing notes to themselves, never talking back as several hundred speakers and audiences totaling over 8,000 people railed about railroads, jabbered about jobs, castigated coal, fretted about fish and calculated climate-change effects on future generations of Washingtonians.
After seven "scoping meetings" for the largest of five coal-export terminals proposed in the Northwest closed Thursday night in Seattle, the agency representatives who sat through 24 hours of verbal testimony could only look forward to reading several thousand more online comments to be filed before the Jan. 21 conclusion of the scoping process. The heart of their decision is whether the environmental review for a proposed coal-export facility at Ferndale, north of Bellingham, should look broadly at the environmental issues for the Northwest around exports to China, as opponents want, or focus on the single facility.
They were weary but unbowed Thursday as a red-shirted crowd of coalport opponents picked up their Power Past Coal signs and filed out of the Washington Convention Center in Seattle, some to participate in a noisy informal rally on the street outside.
There's a lot of youth in the anti-coal movement, and energy in their comments having a lot to do about what kind of a future they want to grow into, but it was the gray heads in most of the seven scoping meetings that put the meat on the table with data based on science ranging from marine biology to air quality and climate change.
The mix kept the meetings interesting and the assault of data made it harder for supporters of the Gateway Pacific Terminal proposed at Cherry Point north of Bellingham to offer much beyond a Jobs, Jobs, Jobs mantra. Most of the supporters were from longshore, construction and rail unions that stand to gain the hundreds (or thousands, terminal developers claim) that go with the $664 million project.
Terminal supporters had an uphill battle from the start by the very nature of the scoping meetings; the meetings were called to allow citizens to alert regulating agencies to issues they want studied in a lengthy environmental review process. That purpose puts the ball in the opponents' court and calls forth all the negatives of the proposal. The best option for supporters is to try to promote economic impacts — jobs and taxes, mostly benefitting the northwest part of Whatcom County — and try to assure regulators the terminal will be up to snuff in the latest technology. Backers wore green T-shirts, but except in Ferndale, major beneficiary of the terminal, they were largely lost in the Red Sea of their foes.
By the time the meetings concluded, the actual project — an SSA Marine development on an industrial site that already holds two oil refineries and an aluminum plant and has been zoned industrial for decades — was almost submerged by larger issues that it brings to the table, because its major commodity will be coal from Wyoming's Powder River Basin. Coal is in bad odor these days and the commodity and its thousand-mile rail transport have come to dominate the debate.
Perhaps the only participants narrowly focused on the site itself are young and articulate members of the Lummi Nation, whose ancestors lived, fished and hunted at Cherry Point. Some are buried there, and SSA Marine touched a hot wire when company representatives carried out some unauthorized clearing on the site in an area the Lummis claim holds the bones of their forebears. The prospect of a burial site "under a coal conveyor belt," in the scornful words of Lummi Jay Julius, has been only one spark for younger tribal members, who are increasingly replacing tribal elders at these public meetings.
They've been joined at other hearings by spokespersons for other tribes. The young people are angry and they are effective, a developer's worst nightmare because of federal laws and regulations protecting historic and cultural sites. The Lummis opened their campaign shortly before the scoping process began, and SSA Marine quickly countered that it was sensitive to the cultural aspects of Cherry Point; the Lummis were not mollified.
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Posted Mon, Dec 17, 10:40 a.m.
Excellent reporting, Mr. McKay. Thank you.
One point you made was that "The heart of their decision is whether the environmental review for a proposed coal-export facility at Ferndale, north of Bellingham, should look broadly at the environmental issues for the Northwest around exports to China, as opponents want, or focus on the single facility." I'd like to expand on that topic as several speakers did that evening.
Several speakers made clear that the dichotomy you called out is a false one, though the project proponents can never admit that. Climate change impacts due to burning coal already include Puget Sound acidification impacts on our shellfish industry, Pine Bark Beetle infestations in our E Washington forests, altered timing of our snowmelt (and consequent impacts on salmon runs and hydropower production), and on and on. To categorize impacts as "single facility," "regional," or "global" is to make a distinction without a difference. We no longer have the luxury of approaching climate change as an academic subject. It is with us, and our actions can magnify or mitigate it.
It is also clear that if the Environmental Impact Statement resulting from this process makes such a distinction, it will be challenged in court.
Posted Mon, Dec 17, 11:15 a.m.
The Magnuson Act of 1977 declared Puget Sound a special zone under the Marine Mammals Act.
Does coal shipping next to and in Puget Sound have a credible impact on marine mammals? If so, coal shipping near these waters should be limited or stopped by existing or new federal legislation.
Posted Mon, Dec 17, 1:28 p.m.
Good article Mr. McKay.
You said "Opponents remind an observer of the coalition that drove the Obama campaign in November: They are young, well-educated and willing to sacrifice economic growth for a livable environment."
I'm not convinced stopping the coal port and trains will sacrifice economic growth. If you honestly account for the lost productivity due to waiting for trains, higher health care costs from coal, losses to tourism and green jobs from the coal trains and the money that will go into them instead of green jobs, possible negative impact on Puget Sound fisheries, and more, Will the coal trains and coal ports really have a net positive economic impact? My guess is no. But I asked in my written comments that they study this question.
Posted Mon, Dec 17, 1:33 p.m.
If you have any environmental, public health or other issue that you think the agencies should consider in their environmental review please do not hesitate to submit your ideas, comments, or concerns to http://www.eisgatewaypacificwa.gov/get-involved/comment by January 21, 2013.
Please encourage everyone you know to submit a comment by that deadline, especially anyone with specialized environmental science, biology, chemistry, geology, medical science or legal backgrounds. Commenters can be any age 3-100 (an interesting assignment for a kid to do on Christmas vacation). Do not worry about having to have an original idea, the review board considers may consider the number of people repeating specific points or areas of concern. You do not need to be a Washington State or even a U.S. resident to comment.
You can learn more about the public health risks associated with this project at www.seattlelung.com
Posted Mon, Dec 17, 1:48 p.m.
If the coal terminal is built, the coal shipped through there would represent about 3% of China's demand. If they don't get it from us, they'll get it from somewhere else.
I am far more concerned about the effect on transportation 18 mile+-long daily trains would have. In Bellingham particularly, where the tracks run pretty much through the middle of town, access to parks in particular and everything else generally (especially the Georgia-Pacific mill site) would be seriously negatively affected... and BNSF would be under no obligation to help mitigate these impacts. THAT's a far worse problem than any possible environmental issue...
Posted Mon, Dec 17, 2:02 p.m.
Who among us was aware that Buffett/Bershire Hathaway owns BNSF?
Posted Wed, Dec 19, 10:22 a.m.
Buffett also is boss of MidAmerican Energy, which mines coal and operates 37 power plants, including the five largest greenhouse gas emitters in the state of Iowa. His record also includes the infamous quote from "Barbarians at the Gate" and "Golden Holocaust: Origins of the Cigarette Catastrophe and the Case for Abolition" that he made to another Wall Street hedge fund manager in 1994 when he was on the R. J. Reynolds board: "I'll tell you why I like the cigarette business. It costs a penny to make. Sell it for a dollar. It's addictive. And there's fantastic brand loyalty." The corporate chairman who was still selling cigarettes to poor children 50 years after the lung cancer-cigarette tie became a public issue is still promoting asthma and autism, global warming, and ocean acidification from coal 120 years after Arrhenius. Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. promoted the greatest killer of men and promotes global warming.
Posted Mon, Dec 17, 3:35 p.m.
Wyoming/Montana coal industry moguls have no intention of operating a shipping terminal at inconveniently distant sites past Bellingham and Coos Bay Oregon. By rail, the only port they consider serious is Longview, by barge, there and St Helens. They are building an army of bi-state support from obedient wage-slaves and glibly terrorizing whole communities affected by disruptive and dangerous rail transport.
The BNSF is nearing a line in the sand. Crossing that line may cost them their lease of public right-of-way use of the rail bridge across the Columbia River and in North Portland trackage. BNSF supports a proposed oval track rail facility on Hayden Island to off-load and ship import cars east. Restricting the use of the main RR crossing the Columbia and risking complete closure derailment at spurs is ludicrous. The North Portland docks where off-loading import car facilities are underutilized should be upgraded to increase capacity, improve operations and reduce toxic runoff into the river.
The Big Boys of coal, oil, cars and freight rail don't give a damn. Real Americans must send these misanthropic tyrants a message: America, Love it or lose your corporate lease.
Posted Mon, Dec 17, 9:17 p.m.
Maybe someone can clear this up for me.
Are opponents fighting:
The use of coal,
Train traffic?
Posted Mon, Dec 17, 11:08 p.m.
What if train traffic was due to grain exports, or retail product shipments (preferably exports, but most commonly now, imports)?
The Grain and Intermodal trains have pretty much the same impact.
Posted Tue, Dec 18, 9:55 a.m.
That is a silly question and purely hypothetical. And consequently entirely not germane to the discussion. There is no feasible way for grain or other bulk commodities to obtain the scale of bulk coal exports.
Posted Tue, Dec 18, 11:19 a.m.
Even shipping grain and other produce by rail for export can be a restriction upon optimal use of these northwest railways. All nations should establish and maintain a food supply. When a nation ceases adequate production of food, it becomes a colony utterly dependent upon host nations for survival. In the case of fully developed nations like the USA, household commodities, appliances, motor vehicles become the equivalent of food to 3rd world nations that creates a similar colonial dependence upon imports. The USA is becoming a colony of wage slaves subservient to international corporatization, a process led by the repulsive, disgusting state of Washington and Emperor Bill Gates Jr.
Posted Tue, Dec 18, 5:44 p.m.
"That is a silly question and purely hypothetical."
It's not hypothetical. Both the Intermodal and the Unit Grain trains regularly reach the same length as the coal trains.
"... mile+-long daily trains ..." (quote from orino, above) already exist, and regularly pass through the Puget Sound region.
"And consequently entirely not germane to the discussion. There is no feasible way for grain or other bulk commodities to obtain the scale of bulk coal exports."
What is happening now is twofold. The economy has cause Intermodal traffic to drop, and the drought this year has caused a fall-off in grain shipments.
This is why the railroad is pursuing the coal business, to replace lost revenue.
When the other commodities return to normal, then it will be the number of trains that will increase.
It's why I want to clear up what the 'fight' is against.
If you feel that rail traffic offends you, then say that, but don't muddy up the discussion with the real problem, that coal and any other fossil fuel, when burnt, is inneficient and a contributes to a host of pollution issues.
And No, I don't work for BNSF.
Posted Wed, Dec 19, 7:28 a.m.
Yes, it is a hypothetical. In order for your argument to be valid, you'd need to show/demonstrate that there is a market or capability to expand rail traffic to the extent that the coal train traffic is expected to be.
The current traffic north out of Seattle is 40-45 trains per day. The SSA Marine (Goldman Sachs)/BNSF (Warren Buffet) /Peabody Coal proposal for Cherry Point, at minimum, increases that one-way traffic by 9 trains per day (one way) or 25%. And there is a potential for there to be significantly more based the expected capacity of the facility.
We can agree though that the railroads prefer intermodal and bulk commodities due to their profitability. One concern though is that this preference and over-reliance on longer cars will penalize the small businesses in the region who would be squeezed out.
From a report on the impact of coal trains on Seattle by Gibson Traffic Consultants explains:
"The 2006 "Washington State Rail Capacity & System Needs Study identifies a key issue affecting local business and Port access to rail shipments for their products. The report states:
'The Railroads Are Focusing on High-Volume and Long-Haul Services, But the State's Industrial and Agricultural Shippers Also Need Low Volume and Short-Haul Services. Long-haul intermodal container trains and long-haul unit grain trains moving to and from Washington State's ports are the least complex and the most profitable for the Class I railroads to operate. As a result, the railroads have reoriented their operations to accommodate this business. But many Washington State shippers are low-volume carload shippers who generate only a few dozen carloads a week or a month, and they are being priced out of the rail market.'"
[Ref: http://www.powerpastcoal.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/GTC-Seattle-Traffic-Report-SO-small.pdf]
So from a local economy perspective, the negative effect on local business could be a net loss and any positive economic benefits would go to outside corporate interests.
I'm definitely against this proposal based upon the fact that any business associated with coal has implications for global warming. But one should not simplify the discussion and draw firm demarcation lines based upon that basis alone. This proposal is not good for creating a positive businesses environment in the communities along the tracks as well.
Posted Tue, Dec 18, 4:10 p.m.
Some background information on coal use:
Hint: it ain't going away
Posted Wed, Dec 19, 3:38 p.m.
Since coal aint going away, it would seem Pythagoras and those who oppose coal would better use their efforts towards funding research and innovation for not follil based fuels.
It's impractical to say we can use coal but you guys can't.
Posted Fri, Dec 21, 9:17 a.m.
Nobody reports the impacts of the 1,000 foot long ships, or the impact on the already 95% loss of Herring from the existing shipping operations in the area. Herring are a keystone species, and significant food for salmon.
Where is the Puget Sound Partnership on this issue! I thought they were about the "science" ... Despite several challenges to Floyd McKay he continues to repeat the same concerns over and over... Focused on human impact, and impacts on humans.. What about the Orcas! How many more giant ships filling up the channels can they tolerate?
There is no mitigating the impacts on Herring and Orcas, and water quality of the Sound. Biologists feel that this terminal will finish off the Herring, once 40% of all Herring in the Sound. Nor has anyone mentioned that the Puget Sound is the most polluted body of water in America since 1993. Or that our Orcas are the most polluted whales in the world. I'll ask you again Floyd - WTF
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Posted Mon, Dec 24, 2:41 p.m.
Jobs, tax income, corporate investments, Indian cultural concerns, global warming, ocean acidification, fish, air quality and rail traffic. All issues worthy of study. So let's include the fiscal interest of the U. S. including GDP, balance of trade, funding federal entitlements, energy security. I wish all the folks in red shirts would work as hard on creating new wealth to support the financial health of this country. The youth in the seven hearings should be concerned how they will generate the wealth it will take to maintain their lifestyle while also supporting the gray and graying hairs in the same audience who are unlikely to be willing to sacrifice what they believe they have earned in Social Security and Medicare support. Wealth comes from adding value to natural resources and intellectual creativity. Both are needed to continue to prosper. Questions raised by the coal port should not simply be answered with the reasons not to utilize the coal resource, but be balanced with responses that actually answers the question: How else will we generate the productivity that supports our national needs?
Posted Mon, Dec 24, 3:30 p.m.
Do the health impacts of pollution from burning coal count as "wealth?"
Posted Mon, Dec 24, 3:29 p.m.
"Opponents remind an observer of the coalition that drove the Obama campaign in November: They are young, well-educated and willing to sacrifice economic growth for a livable environment; they are joined by retirees with hefty professional and scientific resumes and a majority of their strongest speakers are women. Sound familiar?"
I'm increasingly reminded of the anti-nuke campaigns in Washington in the late 70's and early 80s. While the WPPSS house of cards ultimately went down because of its financial problems, the anti-nuke movement was instrumental in creating the social environment that took those economic problems seriously.
So it is with coal. Coal is on the rocks in the US. Even without possible required climate mitigation (i.e. carbon taxes of one form or another), coal just can't compete with natural gas, wind, or conservation and efficiency. And its not just a matter of whether or not new plants get built (they aren't, because natural gas is so much cheaper), but whether old plants get retrofitted or closed. Faced with (finally) complying with stricter emissions standards (Romney lost, after all), closure and switching to alternatives looks more appealing by the day. The result of these pressures is that the coal mining industry is increasingly desperate to develop new markets just so it can stay even. And the anti-coal movement in the PNW is in an ideal position to keep that from happening.
Practically speaking, to stay alive the industry has to be able to export huge volumes to Asia. If we stop that it will have huge ripple effects:
1) In the US, its clout will decrease rapidly as its use as fuel decreases, since there will be no other justification (such as exports) for its political clout.
2) Asian markets will either have to use more expensive coal from elsewhere or substitute alternatives (natural gas, bio-gas, wind, solar, conservation, efficiency). And even if coal from elsewhere is used, less will be burned. This is really basic economics: if the price rises, less is consumed.
So, we may be the "tip of the spear" that plays a critical part in ridding the US of King Coal's longtime political and economic power.
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Toyota Sequoia Prices Paid and Buying Experience
farmer20 Posts: 16Hi, c550:
Thanks for the post. In fact went to a local dealer and took the print out of posts here with me. To my surprise, this time the print-out did not work at all. They only gave $1800 discount. When I showed the sale person your post, he said you bought 2009 year model. Left without agrument. Clearly told the sale person I would not come if there was no $4000 discount.
Would you please give me the contact information of your sale person to me: yu101us at yahoo.com?
I will certainly contact the sale person for information.
I am not in despair to buy a car now, but would buy if there is a good discount. You really had a great deal.
Thanks -
jlewistx Posts: 7Whatever dealership you went to, never go back. They did not really make a 2009 sequoia. There might have been a few that hit the streets, but Toyota really scaled back when the economy tanked. To sanity check the 2009 sequoia issue, do a national search for a used 2009 and see what you come up with. I neglected to post this on my Original post but sticker on the one I bought was 41,600. I got less of a discount on mine due to the scarcity of the 5.7 engine with the sr5 package. Toyota had the upper hand on the supply/demand on my deal. I think if you hold out a bit, you can get a good deal. Are you looking for a 5.7 or 4.6? Also, the dealer I worked with said he has delivered to Houston on occasion.
farmer20 Posts: 16Thanks, jlewistx.
In fact I am not in a hurry to buy the car and can wait until the end of the year. SR5 4.6 will be fine. I went over your post and also checked website of Cavender Toyota at San Antonia. Did not find the color my children like (black). Without Incentive or rebate, I think most dealers would only give around $2000 discount for a SR5 basic model. So probably the best time is to wait until Toyota has incentive or rebate. -
davemattb Posts: 3Just picked up our 2011 4x4 sr5 from Right Toyota in Scottsdale, AZ for $500 over invoice. It was about 41,600 (not including TTL) and they included the floormats and paid for delivery from a dealer about 2 hours away. I could have got the vehicle for 500 under invoice at another dealer, but I got more for my trade-in and the whole transaction took about 30 minutes. 2 years free maintenance was an added bonus.
generic4 Posts: 1Looking at 2011 Sequoia (or Nissan Armada). Sticker on Sequoia Limited is $54K. (Gray w/gray leather, NAV, Heated front seats, Rear DVD system, auto lift gate, plus the basics) .
Wondering if anyone can offer a starting point for negotiations or have an idea what I might be able to get it for. I definitely need it to be under $50K. Any advice or help would be appreciated! 10 yrs. since purchased last car, so kind of out of car buying loop. -
amalfavon Posts: 9first post here.. so please bare with me..
im in so cal and i got an on line quote for a 2011 sr5 with the 5.7l engine with an msrp of 41180 for 39997. so then i went to another dealer and i got quoted 37813 for the same sequoia (they checked the local dealer inventory for me and found the one i got the first quote for me). the same dealer that quoted me the 37813 also quoted me a limited with a msrp of 50981 for 46348. i also got an extended warrantee quoted for the sr5 for 7yrs 100k miles for 1200 (bumper to bumper).. anyone find anything better? -
amalfavon Posts: 9ok..im just gonna post a little about my "buying experience" in the southern california area..im looking for the 4X2 sr5 model and they are no where to be found. but, if you go to a dealer and tell them what you want, they are all trying to get you into the limited or platinum. then, once you tell them what you want (again), they say they can get it for you by night time or the next day.... but there are really none on the lot.. REALLY! as for your choice of colors, it seems that you have only three colors (if you are lucky) to choose from. that would be the dark gray metallic, white and black (in that order of availability). the best price that i have been able to find so far is through the costco auto buying program at $500. under invoice. comes out to be 37313.
amalfavon Posts: 9ok.. here i go. we pulled the trigger last night as we went for the one that was able to get our first choice of color..(my wife finally decided on the white). i had two dealers quote me 37313. i ended up finding one on line myself but one of the dealers didn't want to drive 80-90 miles to go get it and the other one did. turned out the one i saw on line was already sold but the color of choice was available 100 miles the opposite way in the san diego area.. toyota place in garden grove was where we made the deal. the 37313 price i got was going through the costco auto program as it was the best price i found regardless if it was through the internet or fleet dept.. it put the sequoia 500 under invoice. turns out, its the same thing other dealers quoted me going through costco... and we still got the 2yr oil thing that toyota has going on.
as for the dealer that quoted me for the extended warranty, it was norwalk toyota. but i did not get the full details as far as what the deductible would be if service was needed.
toyota place quoted me for a 7yr 100k mile warrantee with no deductible for 1500. toyota place made this purchase very easy for me. they gave me no pressure whats so ever ...and I actually apologized to them because i felt i put pressure on them. speak to thai in the internet dept. he made this happen.. and it was easy... and if you are a member of costco, use the costco program. but shop around because other dealers will only go 500 above invoice... looking for a black sr5? let me know.. i know where they are getting one on dec. 5. -
rpex Posts: 1Just came back from a dealer in Manassas, VA on this SUV.
Cap Cost 41460
36-month/15k lease
Residual: 21,715
money factor: .00235
The residual and money factor are way off from what I was expecting (23,725 and .0018) based on internet research.
The price is good but they would not move on residual or money factor. They showed me various documents from Toyota that these are standard and immutable numbers.
Why should I believe these dealer documents? There seems not to be any accurate site where a consumer can look these numbers up. -
ponytrekker Posts: 284
amalfavon Posts: 9for some reason the reply i posted earlier did not come up..
going through the costco auto buying program, one of the dealers offered me an sr5 4x4 for 39600. i was told that price was $1000. under invoice and almost 5k below msrp. . i offered 39000. but the dealer said no.. i dont know if he was telling me the truth but he said there are certain guidelines from toyota that they (the dealer) must follow when dealing with costco customers.. so i told him i would meet him at 39300 and it was not accepted....
its funny how things happen.. the day after i got the sr5 4x2, the salesman calls me up and said he can make the deal at 39300.
i told him sorry but too late... -
sequioa2011 Posts: 2
kb12903 Posts: 2We purchased a Certified 2010 Sequoia Limited yesterday from Don McGill. We went through the Internet department and dealt with Kris Tate. Overall it was a very easy experience compared to any others we've had in the non-luxury car segment. I was pleasantly surprised. Kris was very straight foward on the deal and didn't play games. There wasn't any real haggling or back and forth to the manager's office. They gave us a realistic price for our trade immediately- and he had the car ready for us to demo upon our arrival at the dealership. They let us take it home over Sunday with no pressure at all. The price came down slightly (few hundred dollars) from the posted price on the web. We had them add a remote starter in that price and the deal was done.
I will say that the finance office gave us some questionable moments. There was a spiel about how Toyota's warranty after the first 12 months only covers "defects" but if something can't be proven as defective that it would not be covered. It honestly pissed me off that they basically said Toyota would not stand behind its vehicle and made it sound that we would be in a semantics battle over every repair. It was almost enough to make me walk from the deal and go find another SUV. My husband however, saw it as a scare tactic to press the extended warranty rather than a true stance from Toyota and so we proceded with the purchase. We also had to double check the numbers several times because we couldn't quite get things to match up. So, we brought the deal to a halt while we calculated everything ourselves. After several revisions and reprints, we finally signed and were on our way. Overall I would say we had a good buying experience with Don McGill. Just be cautious in Finance (as is the case in any dealership).
We also obtained quotes on new Sequoias from several other internet managers, and I will say all in all that it's definitley the way to go. There doesn't seem to be the game playing and you save yourself a lot of time and frustration doing the bulk of the search online once you decide what model you want. All of the internet sales people I dealt with were extremely pleasant and prompt in responding. -
treedriver Posts: 5I hope you're as happy with your Sequoia as I am with mine. Over the last 8 months I've put a little over 32000 miles on it. I didn't have any problems with the dealer when I bought my Sequoia but last month I bought my wife a Highlander and the dealer started playing games with the extended warranty. I told the dealer that if I did buy an extended warranty it would only be one offered by Toyota and not a third party. At the very end when I was signing the papers I notice that he had the paperwork on a third party warranty. I had to force the issue to get the Toyota warranty instead.
Overall the Sequoia is a GREAT car! It does like fuel though, so if your tight on money, this might not be the right vehicle. I've had mine in the snow as well as rain and it always handles predictably in every situation. Great brakes, plenty of power, tight turning and luxurious.
This was my first Toyota because I've always been a GM man. But i was so impressed with Toyota that as I said earlier I just bought another one. So far over the last 8 months I've spent 100k with these folks and I'm very happy -
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