text: Latest Post: Started By: Rank: Category CLEAN... ENERGYOffshore wind farms from New Jersey to Virginia took a big step closer to reality with the completion of a review that showed the renewable energy source would not cause major environmental damage, officials said today. Wind projects off the coasts of Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and New Jersey are being studied. The Mid-Atlantic lease proposal follows the Cape Wind project in Massachusetts that was given the go-ahead in 2010 after 9 years of federal review."No developer should have to wait nine or 10 years," for approval, Salazar said. The response from the developers was "DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA" Member CommentsBeRightThis should help all those on fixed incomes in the USA: Electricity prices are probably on their way up across much of the U.S. as coal-fired plants, the dominant source of cheap power, shut down in response to environmental regulations and economic forces. The Energy Department predicts retail power prices will rise 4 percent on average this year, the biggest jump since 2008. By 2020, prices are expected to climb an additional 13 percent, a forecast that does not include the costs of coming environmental rules. WOW! NEVER SAW THAT ONE COMING! lol Posted 250 days ago. BigfootSounds like to me the power industry lobbyists bought themselves some "representatives" to rig the system in their favor. No surprise. America for sale to the highest bidder. Posted 284 days ago. BeRightThe Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a bill earlier this week that may add extra charges to utility customers who want to install rooftop solar panels or small wind turbines. The House passed Senate Bill 1456 in a 83-5 vote. The Senate approved the bill in March. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) would create a separate customer class and monthly surcharge for distributed generation from rooftop solar or small wind turbines, according to The Oklahoman. Posted 285 days ago. BigfootPffft! What we need is an atmospheric processor. I hear Weyland-Yutani makes them. Posted 287 days ago. NasCarNutSeems you left this sentence out of post... the fact that the UN is considering concepts like carbon vacuuming -- which the UN and other climatologists had turned their noses up to ;) Posted 287 days ago. BeRightInternational efforts to combat global warming are so broken that it's come to this: hoovering massive amounts of carbon dioxide out of the sky. A body of scientists convened under the auspices of the United Nations is giving more weight to the idea that vacuuming vast stores of CO2 from the skies and burying it in the ground may be necessary to limit the temperature rise to the internationally agreed safe level of 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit above pre-industrial levels. Disclaimer: I did not find this on April Fools day. Posted 288 days ago. thegreekI admit the old plants need to stop running. That is not what I mean here. I mean the stringent restrictions on everything else and no reasonable timetable to achieve the desired results without causing a power shortage where demand is higher than supply and the price goes UP... Like it did iin Jan. Posted 323 days ago. thegreekBob B do me a favor and copy and paste this in the search bar of your choice. epa war on coal That way you can choose which one you choose to believe or not. Take your pick. Or do nothing and keep posting stupid stuff. Everyone knows the epa is trying to clean up the atmosphere and is probably supporting greenpeace and the sierra club too. Posted 323 days ago. thegreekask - I can only speculate on that topic. Seems reasonable that preparations were needed. Bob B, yes there is and Obama said a corp could build a new coal fired plant but it would break them. Plus all of these stricter EPA regulations would choke down most any business that they were applied to. Posted 323 days ago. thegreekAll they can do ole buddy is complain upfront. They have installed all kinds of scrubbers, SCR's, and other pollution control equipment on most of their plants. And the older units in this Mid Ohio valley are definitely old and out dated and dirty. Plus they are installing transmission lines to shift power where it is needed. I don't know if they are building any gas transmission pipes. I take offense to how they said over and over again that gas is cheaper than coal. It is sometimes, not all the time, and not by much. And there's not enough gas units anyway. They also never mentioned gas BASIS, the transportation problems, and how expensive gas was this winter, when it went from $3 to $100+ on the east coast and $30-60 around Chicago and $8 or whatever around here.That's not exactly cheap gas! Posted 323 days ago. thegreekThanks Bigfoot. You are right. You have some sense about you. Some people cannot accept the fact that there are gonna be price increases and brownouts because they are he11bent on theirs, the EPA's and Obamas War On Coal...But what do I know? Posted 323 days ago. thegreekWhat the article does not say is that there were thousands of megawatts in Ohio and New England that could not even run due to gas being used to heat homes. A moratorium is too late, as the article states, utilities are not investing cash in these units because they only have a year left to recoup their money. The way it works is they start writing off the asset, not spending any more money on it until it is closed down. There is a point of "no return" where they couldn't afford to continue running even if the EPA and environmental groups gave their OK. The staff has been reduced to a point and they are waiting to go to other locations, AS THE ARTICLE STATES !! Posted 323 days ago. Bigfootthegreek take a little heart in knowing that the people of this nation only act after something has affected them. The shortage of available generating capacity will eventually bite everyone in the behind. Posted 323 days ago. thegreekasknot says - So can the plants that will still be running not be able to keep up? I kinda doubt that. Thats exactly what it is saying.... But of course, as usual, you know better than industry experts and the industry itself.... Posted 323 days ago. thegreekWhat's more, many plants are far along the path to retirement. At Muskingum River, a five-boiler coal plant in Beverly, Ohio, about 100 miles southeast of Columbus, three of the units ran during the so-called polar vortex, supplying power to meet the demand. Posted 323 days ago. thegreekYour comments are a dead give away that you have absolutely NO CLUE what this is about !! The article clearly states that they cannot even delay closing the plant or they will be sued to close it !! Posted 323 days ago. thegreekSenator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, the ranking Republican on the Senate Energy Committee, told utility regulators in a speech on Feb. 11 that the recent frigid weather had provided "a glimpse of the challenge that lies ahead." American Electric Power, which serves Columbus and a vast area of the Midwest, was running 89 percent of the coal plants that it must retire next year, she said. "That raises a very serious question," she said. "What happens when that capacity is gone?" The coal plants are dirty, and expensive compared to natural gas at summertime prices. But coal is far less prone to price jumps or to shortages, and in a cold snap, it looks like a bargain. Without the coal plants, experts agree, prices in the peak periods of winter and summer will be higher, so future periods of cold weather may be even harder on electric bills. "We are seeing unprecedented amounts of coal units retiring," said Andrew L. Ott, a senior vice president at PJM Interconnection, the grid operator th Posted 323 days ago. thegreekMy god asknot - You have to have a comprehension problem !! Posted 323 days ago. thegreekAs the end of the harshest winter in recent memory approaches, the bill is coming due for millions of consumers who are not only using more electricity and natural gas but also paying more for whatever they use. And there might not be relief in future winters, as the coal-fired power plants that utilities have relied on to meet the surge in demand are shuttered for environmental reasons. The sticker shock has been particularly acute in the Northeast, where natural gas supplies have been constrained. But it has spread to other regions of the country, including the Midwest, where utilities have had to draw on more expensive reserves to meet the demand. Continue reading the main story In Pennsylvania, Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane said her office had been flooded with complaints from consumers whose utility bills had soared, in some cases tripling. In Rhode Island, the utility National Grid received permission for a 12.1 percent electricity rate increase in January, nearly all of Posted 323 days ago. thegreekDid you even read the article.??? The REASON there was a power shortage is because the gas was heating homes. Posted 323 days ago. Post a Comment |


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MCM First Lady Style Guide - Part One
In every proud lady, there should be a "First Lady"-attitude! First Ladies are strong & powerful women who work hard for their personal successes and deserve it! They ought to be treated like the very first woman, non?
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The NFL's 1,900 players have been locked out for 18 days, and they're beginning to get restless. Some are (allegedly) taking part in family shootings, some are getting tossed from malls and some are taking up professional soccer.
And others are looking to replace Gilbert Gottfried as the next Aflac duck voice.
Dhani Jones isn't new to acting, but he's definitely turning the outrageous level up a notch or seven. The bowtie-wearing Bengals linebacker considers himself an artist as well as an athlete, but his competition could be fierce here. Apparently over 1,000 have applied for the gig — Gottfried lost it after making controversial remarks about Japan — including Weird Al Yankovic.
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I hate it when I get flack for something, when in fact, I followed directions. Make up your mind.
I hate it when I get confused and just doubt what I've planned for myself in life.
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Married at Sunset Point - March 3, 2009
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Aulani - September 2011
Wishes can come true, if you believe in them with all your heart.And the best part is, you'll never run out of wishes.They're shining deep down inside of you.'Cause that my friends is where the magic lives
I hate it when I get flack for something, when in fact, I followed directions. Make up your mind.
I hate it when I leave DWT up on my screen, step away from my desk and the boss comes in!
And I hate when I have an uneasy feeling that lasts all day.
I hate it when my back plays up.
"Most of my life I have done what I wanted to do. I have had fun on the job.I have never been able to confine that fun to office hours." ~ Walt Disney
I hate throwing up
i hate it when DF is on call out and there is bad weather.
His work yard is 5mins walk away from home, he finished the day-shift 4 hours ago, still hasnt made it home and has calls coming in faster than he can respond to them.
I hate it when the boys won't listen and I have to yell at them.
I hate it when "unkown name - unknown number" calls and hangs up.
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Mon, Jul 1, 13 at 16:10
This pear looks magnifcent. How long before it fruits? I do have a multi-grafted pear that has Bartlett on it for a pollinizer. My Abate Fetel would go right next to it. Is there any such thing as precocity in European pears? Thanks Mrs. G PS will it grow well in my zone and taste good? Thanks again |
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Hi! For precocity, Harrow sweet, Tennesee. My Tennesseee has pears @ 3rd yr., 8-9' tall. My Harrow sweet 2ndyr, I pruned all pears off of my HS, since they are only 3-4' tall. I got 10 HS last year from cummins and they sold me small, 2' ones. That was the only size available, and cost less. I've pushed them with Nitrogen, kelp, mulching and drip irrigation, so maybe next year I'll keep a couple. |
Noogs, I really like the long strange shape of the French pear. I take it they are slow to fruit, My combo Euro pear (five varieties is thriving.) It is now over six feet tall and just went in a year ago. The seckel bloomed the first year (dropped all flowers and buds) only the bartlett flowered this spring and all of the flower clusters fell off. Do not know what to expect from the tree next year. I am the only one I know here that really likes pears so I just want one more tree. Mrs. G |
I have about 20 Tennessee's, and 12 bartlett pears in progress, so I know what waiting is all about! And Corvallis' site doesn't break down varieties for precocity. I thought concorde or the other long one...conference, though british is precocious, i think. |
My first choice is Concorde, but I can't find them for sale here. Ugh. |
I thought raintree had them on sale this year. |
Thanks Noogs, I'll check this fall. :) |
Noogy, where did you get your Tennessee's? I'd try Abate fetel here; I believe someone is Austin grew them; but I'm just not sure about its fireblight resistance. |
I got them @ raintree. I'll have wood in feb. E-mail me and I'll send you some |
Thanks Noogs! :) |
Noogy was reading about heirloom pears and pears in general. It seems we are losing a lot of old, 'heirloom' varieties. Is this why you collect them? We need more pear collectors! Mrs. G |
I'm just trialing varieties to find out what does best here. After the collapse of the pear industry in Mi due to FB in a GOOD FRUIT Grower edition and I thought it a plain shame. There are also better cultural approaches and am trying them out. Scottsmith has some that I'd like too. It's important to safeguard the gifts we receive from nature as things might change in the future.And its fun. |
No kidding. The pear is so appreciated in France and Italy. It is a sweeter treat than plums or figs. I know our apple industry took over as the first place winner of fruits, but they threw it over for the 'Queen or King of Fruits', the pear. Too bad. |
I'm not sure if you have Abate Fetel pears in stores near you, but I've gotten them several times at Whole Foods (usually grown in South America). I've found them pretty middle-of-the-road- not bad, but nothing all that impressive. The pear I've liked the most is Concorde, followed by Bosc, Taylor's Gold, and Comice. From what I understand, all 4 are pretty susceptible to fireblight. In fact, it was an article from GoodFruitGrower which kept me from getting a Concorde. Last year, they were available at Grandpa's Orchard on OHxF 87 or 97 (I don't recall which). |
Thanks Bob. Paying attention to fireblight is important and something I really do not want to introduce into my orchard. We do not have any fancy 'special' fruit in our produce departments in Newport, RI. We have to go to Mass. to buy specialty items, or drive closer to Providence. That may sound surprising given the tourists and popularity of the city during the summer. I have had no way of trying any of these pears, and that goes for all of the fruit I am currently growing. (Except when traveling). I have a Comice. Perhaps a bosc is the closest I can get to an elongated pear without much danger of fireblight. thank you so much! Mrs. G |
I bought one at Whole Foods this morning. It's pretty good. I'd grow it if I wasn't afraid of fireblight. |
It is a hard pear, very sweet, but texture is mediocre. Nothing special compared to any comice pear. |
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By now, most of us know of Highpoint Technologies. If you don't, where have you been the past 3 years? Highpoint made a name for itself back when the UDMA standards had just hit 66Mb/s. Highpoint was the first to market with the HPT336 two port ATA-66 IDE controller chip. This chip was first adopted by ABIT on the BE6 motherboard. From here this chip was pushed to the limits, and even modified to allow RAID on the IDE system - the first ever on a desktop motherboard. Highpoint revised the chip to support RAID functions without having to modify the BIOS. This is where Highpoint took the market on hard and fast.
From there it has been a non-stop ride for Highpoint, ATA-100 and 133 standards gave the company more ground, as it took quite some time for the standards be integrated into Southbridges, and if you wanted the newer speeds, you needed an external chip, and Highpoint was the chip of choice.
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Stefan Joss just can't win. Not only does he have to go to Texas in the middle of summer to be the man of honor in his best friend Charlotte's wedding, but he's expected to negotiate a million-dollar business deal at the same time. Worst of all, he's thrown for a loop when he arrives to see the one man Charlotte promised wouldn't be there: her brother, Rand Holloway. Stefan and Rand have been mortal enemies since the day they met, so Stefan is shocked when a temporary cease-fire sees the usual hostility replaced by instant chemistry.
Though leery of the unexpected feelings, Stefan is swayed by a sincere revelation from Rand, and he decides to give Rand a chance. But their budding romance is threatened when Stefan's business deal goes wrong: the owner of the last ranch he needs to secure for the company is murdered. Stefan's in for the surprise of his life as he finds himself in danger as well.
©2010 Mary Calmes (P)2010 Mary Calmes
"An amazing story!"
I loved this story. Even with the "muppet" voice for some of the side characters, this book was funny and tender. I loved both the main characters. I have another audio by Mary Calmes and cant wait to hear more from her.
"an amazing find Mary Calmes"
wonderful stories, Mary Calmes says she knows what her characters smell like and it certainly works for me. I fell in love with all 3 books, listen to them over and over, I hope audilbe brings in some more of her work, there is quite a lot of it out there. The narrator is wonderful too. If your looking for a great love story, with people to fall in love with, friends and family you wish were yours, Mary Calmes is your girl. Her stories are definitely the feel good variety. The Guardian and Change of Heart have a sci fi twist but are still wonderful, Timing was my 1st listen and I was hooked in the 1st few minutes.
Mary Calmes is one of the few authors that make you look up and say "thank you"!
Bouvier, Ontario Ca
The name is Katie. Account says Kevin, but I'm the one actually listening and writing reviews.
"Fanfiction Has Higher Quality"
I'd like to start by saying that Mary Calmes is NOT a bad writer. The writing in and of itself is good. Her weakness lies in her characterization.
This is the second Mary Calmes novel I have listened to and I've noticed some patterns in her writing.
One- her protagonists were both 'too perfect'. They're what I like to call Mary-Sues. In Timing, Steffan was a flawless little charmer, and her protagonist in the other book I listened to was much the same way. I understand that she wants her main character to look a certain way, but the point doesn't need to be driven home EVERY OTHER SENTENCE. Steffan, did have some flaws- but even the flaws, in the way they were presented, were just totally unbelievable. The character was too much, too perfect, and instead of coming across as the way I'm sure Calmes intended, he was just obnoxious.
Two- The style of romance she writes reminds me very much of anime characters. If you're into UST and males who either constantly top or bottom- story lines that are rushed and with little depth... If you are into that, than I can see this entertaining you.
The story itself isn't bad, and some of the characters are even cute.
However, personally I couldn't get past the stereotyping and weak characterization for the the lead couple.
Lastly... a word on the reader. The reader isn't bad. He has a fun voice and a lot of personality. I only have two complaints about him. One- He reads all of Mary Calmes books and uses the same voices for the lead and the love interest. The love interest always sounds goofy to me, like he's just trying too hard. I could live with it, though. What really got to me was that one of the characters, the best friend's fiance, sounded just like a muppet. Who seriously talks like that? It killed the character. It really did.
All in all... I would tell you to avoid Mary Calmes books, unless it's truly the style of writing you're into. I see this book really appealing to teenage girls... But I think most people would side with me. There are better homosexual romance novels on audible...
"COWBOY!!!!!! need i say more!!??"
YES!! I STILL AM!! i love the story it has the perfect amount of comedy besides everything going on.
BOTH! i loved how everything came together!
he brings not only the characters to life but the whole story!!!
they are all memorable
this book has a sequal but it is sadly not on audible. it is really good i recommend it if you want to know what happens, i don't want to spoile it. just take my word for it!! worth it!!
"I love this book!!!!"
Stephan and Rand are so good together! Sean Crisden is brilliant with his narration. I can listen to this book over and over again! A great listen!!!
"liked the story"
enjoyed the different characters and the story line as well. Love the narrators voice
I'm 35, working as a QA engineer. I own no television so I tend to read a lot...or listen audiob0oks.
"Great story, not so great narration"
The story is awsome, I really liked the characters. Sean Crisden's voice is nice and sexy.
Still don't do comparisons each books are unique.
Just 3 words? Don't think so... The monologues were awsome, Stephen's voice was a great performance, the female voices not so much and Rand... well not the greatest try to make him sound macho and sexy.
Sort of. The story that I wanted to here all at once, the narration gave me doubts.
I surly will read the second book. And I will give an otber try to the narrator in a different book I really liked his voice even if I am not 100 percent fond of his performance in this book.
"waste of time"
A complete waste of time and money.
The plot is primitive and is clear from the third page. The characters are plain and don't develop whatsoever through the story. The book has no idea in it and doesn't even provide any entertainment.
There is better use for your money.
"Some of the characters sounded like Muppets....."
The way the narrator did the character voices. I mean, Stef was okay but ye gads Rand just sounded goofy so I couldn't take him seriously and some of the characters just sounded ridiculous. Namely Ben. He sounded like Grover. And the women... *shudder*
The whole enemies to lovers thing was the most interesting thing about it. The least interesting aspect was the 'secret' Charlotte was keeping.
The voices were grating. He read the narrative passages okay, but the voices he used for some of the characters was just unpleasant. If I'd met people who sounded like that in real life, I'd either walk away or slap them.
I don't know. Live on a ranch maybe?
Get rid of the 'Gay Romance' text in the title. I doesn't need to be there.
"Love the story, but the narrator..."
Okay, so this is a great, fun, lighthearted story. Nothing too deep, this is not trying to be Great Literature, just something to lighten your day. And it succeeds. I love Mary Calmes, she is on my auto-buy list despite the fact that I definitely do not love all of her books. Still, she makes me smile and sometimes even laugh with her books, which is worth the price.
Sean Crisden does a fair job narrating, BUT, and this is repeated in every book he narrates, he seems incapable of having women sound as anything other than the most annoying, empty headed bimbos! I'm sorry, I know we do tend to talk a lot and I am sure some men do perceive us as annoying, but come on! The book is written by a woman, the lines the women have in this book are funny and meant to be pleasing to the main character, so why oh why do they sound as if they have fog-horns stuck up their noses???
It is a small part of the book, the rest was actually really good, but it annoyed me enough to only give two stars on performance. Which is a shame, because the book deserves better.
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CELEBRATING LIFE, LIBERTY AND . . . On election night Nov. 6 at the Wild Rose in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, Tipton Taggart, left, Em DeBell, Kat Shaffer and Tamara Uson watch results come in for Referendum 74, a measure to uphold legalization of same-sex marriage in Washington state.
The Wild Rose bar was packed on election night. People were waiting and watching returns on many important races. However, the historical significance of Referendum 74 kept everyone on the edge of their seats. As the results came in, the crowd erupted with raw, heartfelt emotion. I felt incredibly lucky to witness people in the community rejoicing in the name of love and equality.
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This year our time spent in Tanzania was truly amazing, even more so than previous years. The day we left Nyla and I started crying out of nowhere. We felt so silly because we had the greatest week and were unbelievably happy, we were just sad to leave all the people we connected with. We pulled it together and boarded the bus to Nairobi. This 7 hour ride allowed me the time to digest all that happened over the past week and really process the mix of emotions I was feeling. I will get to my conclusion… but first, I will tell you of the series of events held in Tanzania.
We began the week by meeting for dinner with James Nathaniel, the Director of Tanzania Children's Concern and the Headmaster at St. Timothy's School. While catching up with James I noticed a certain ease about him that I hadn't seen in previous years. He gave us updates about the children, their current needs, and future goals for the St. Timothy's compound. We were very pleased to hear the students had placed 4th in the region for high test scores. James informed us that the students had just finished testing and were now on break from school meaning we could spend much more time with them. Our eyes lit up and little light bulbs began to go off as we thought of all the fun activities we could plan!
On day two we went to visit the students at school. As we drove up they were waving and shouting, their familiar faces enlivening as we got closer. When we got out of the car, I looked around at the school, and I was in awe at the immediate transformations that I saw. What once was barren dirt surrounding the school building is now occupied by all sorts of trees, shrubs and flowers. The school is now green! After giving many hugs, high fives and never ending smiles the kids took us on a school tour where we discovered that they now have a vegetable garden, a papaya tree farm, and chicken coup with about 20 chickens and some ducks. The new addition of a borehole to the compound is now allowing for these income generating activities . The rest of our time was spent dividing the 180 kids up into teams/countries and coloring flags. Because the following day the whole school was going to compete in the St.Timothy's Olympics..
The Olympics were INSANE! The kids were so into it, screaming for their countries and teammates as they competed. They even made skits about their country which they performed in front of their peers and teachers. I never went to summer camp, but I can imagine what it was like and I feel this was as close a comparison to being a camp counselor. It was orchestrated chaos. The teachers were super into it also, playing the scorekeepers and judges, getting up in arms when someone tried to cheat. It was wonderful interacting with the teachers in a spirit of play rather than work.
The next day we surprised the kids with a trip to Arusha National Park. We piled all 180 children into two buses (one being the new St. Timothy's school bus that transports the 60+ children living at the Children's Center to school everyday). The expressions on the kids faces as they saw giraffes, zebras, baboons and the many other animals which inhabit the savanna were priceless. You can't fake that type of joy. So pure, so contagious. Ironically, my favorite part was when the school bus broke down in the park. As we were driving to the park exit about to head home we suddenly hear a huge boom and feel the bus jolt as the rear drops unexpectedly. Within minutes we are asked to exit the bus because the wheel has been punctured. Two of the male teachers take their jackets off and crawl under the bus. Immediately, I am thinking this is bad news but in-front of us is a beautiful lake which we guided the children towards to keep them occupied and away from the commotion.
Looking out over the water, surrounded every side by children in green uniforms, I saw giraffes grazing in the background and thought to myself "this is my life… really?" For the next two hours we just hung out with the kids; played games and developed deeper bonds. I cannot describe how special just 'being' with one another was. The teachers, who apparently had hidden mechanical skills, managed to fix the bus and soon we were on our way. I immediately dosed off with a little girl asleep on my lap, two boys by my side and a smile on my face.
Looking out over the water, surrounded every side by children in green uniforms, I saw giraffes grazing in the background and thought to myself "this is my life… really?" For the next two hours we just hung out with the kids; played games and developed deeper bonds. I cannot describe how special just 'being' with one another was. The teachers, who apparently had hidden mechanical skills, managed to fix the bus and soon we were on our way. I immediately dosed off with a little girl asleep on my lap, two boys by my side and a smile on my face.
On our last night in Tanzania we did a big group dinner with the 60+ kids that live at the St. Timothy's Children's Home. We ate in a church that was under construction but that night it was transformed into a mess hall. We lined up to get food scooped on our plates then sat on the rows of benches with all the kids. After eating we set up a table in the front of the room, brought out Bryce's computer, plugged it into two large speakers and did a film screening of all the videos we've made over the past two years of the kids at the Children's Home.
This moment was pure magic! The kids were wide eyed and open mouthed as they watched themselves for the first time on television like their favorite movie hero's. This may not seem like such a big deal to you, but for kids who only watch movies during community showings at a local restaurant… this was huge! Nyla tells me to look at James and I see him dabbing his eyes with his handkerchief. He tells us later that he was so moved at seeing the wonderful way we had portrayed him and his students. At the end of the videos the kids clapped and cheered. When we said our goodbyes to the kids, teachers and James, all of us knew that this would not be goodbye forever but just until the next time we return.
On the bus leaving Tanzania I thought back to all these moments and knew exactly why Nyla and I were crying. This was the first time in Tanzania that we were also at ease. The community was no longer struggling. Sure there is still more to do in this community, like building a health clinic, a computer lab, etc. but overall people are secure and happy. This trip we were not completely bogged down with project work which allowed us to just 'be' with the people that inspire us to do this work. At Mama Hope we always say it is about the people first, then the projects. Behind every school we build, well we dig, or center we create; there are people, with faces and names that we know and love. And these trips to Africa are so that we can expand and deepen these meaningful relationships.
As we crossed into Kenya and our bus ride neared it's end, watching the sunset on the Savanna I thanked the universe for my time in Tanzania and for reminding me what is at the core of my career, my passion and my life.


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Katherine Maxfield's MBA '80 new book Starting Up Silicon Valley (Greenleaf 2014) received a starred review from Kirkus: "will satisfy anyone captivated by Silicon Valley...unusual in its candor...intense emotions and exuberant personalities...few authors have Maxfield's knack for describing both the forest and the trees...enough drama for a movie." Available at bookstores, on Amazon, iBook, and BN.com.
Patricia Feeney Gallagher '80 recently joined St. Anthony Foundation as the Director of Development & Outreach. St. Anthony's is a venerable institution in the heart of the Tenderloin, committed to providing the poor of San Francisco with basic services as a gateway to reclaiming their sense of dignity and progressing towards stability. Pat welcomes her fellow Bronco classmates and alumni to volunteer at St. Anthony's!
The University of San Francisco appointed a new president, Paul J. Fitzgerald '80, a Jesuit priest and 20-year college administrator with deep Bay Area roots.
Michael Ferreira '80 has been elected vice president of CWA-TNG Local 39000, a newly formed labor local representing the nearly 900 certified employee interpreters working in the California Superior Courts. Mike, who is certified for both federal and state level courts, works full-time in the profession at the flagship Gov. Deukmejian Courthouse in Long Beach, Calif.
Catherine Mullins '81 writes: "Working as a Hospice RN for Summit Community Hospice in Greenwood Village, CO. Two sons--Max (graduate of the Leed's School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder) and Joe (sophomore at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. studying a business degree in Music and Entertainment)."
Santa Clara University's Board of Trustees elected a new trustee, Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Haley '81. Haley is a co-founder and managing director of the Menlo Park–based venture-capital firm Redpoint Ventures, where he focuses on investments in software, consumer Internet and digital-media companies. Among his successful investments were Zimbra (acquired by Yahoo!); Responsys (an Oracle acquisition); and Homestead Technologies (acquired by Intuit). He was previously general partner with Institutional Venture Partners, and currently serves on the board of directors of Netflix (NFLX); 2U (TWOU); Curious.com; TheFind; ThredUP; Jaunt VR; and Zuora.
Mark Davis '81 is director of humanities at Monterey Coast Preparatory in Scotts Valley. The school offers a college preparatory education for students who learn differently. Students in the program learn to advocate for themselves, to understand their strengths, to know how they learn best, and to use tools, technologies and systems that best support their learning. Mark lives in Santa Cruz at the edge of Seabright Beach.
Paul "Chip" Lion J.D. '82 is a partner at the firm Morrison and Foerster, and in September he became chair of the American Bar Association's Business Law Section. The Business Law Section, a renowned institution with over 50,000 members and 50 substantive law committees, provides thought leadership on corporate law issues and is considered to be the premier community for business law professionals.
Timothy J. Flaherty '82 and David F. Mira '82 legally wed on Aug. 24, 2013 in a backyard garden wedding at their home in West San Jose. The husbands met at SCU and have fought for marriage equality during their 33 years together. They continue that fight when they're not arguing about whose turn it is to do the dishes.
Nancy J. Creveling MBA '82 writes, "Finally retired from Lockheed Martin. Enjoying volunteering with Master Gardeners."
Fr. Bill Brown, OMV '82 was appointed as the Advancement Director for Mission and Apostolate for the Oblates of the Virgin Mary in Boston, Mass. He just completed his three-year term as Director of St. Joseph Retreat House in Milton, Mass.
Thomas Lynch '83 was recertified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in December 2013. He continues to practice in Indianapolis at the Indiana University School of Medicine and V.A. Hospital.
Gelsinger is married and the father of four children. He has written two books, including "The Juggling Act: Bringing Balance to Your Faith, Family, and Work" (David C. Cook, 2008).
The event, launched as the Los Altos Prayer Breakfast by a group of Los Altos couples in 1995, features Christian leaders who offer their testimonies on the power of faith and prayer in their lives and as vital elements of a meaningful and vibrant life.
P. Gregory "Greg" Frey '83, managing attorney at Coates & Frey, AAL, LLLC, Hawaii's largest family law and divorce law firm with 10 attorneys and about 14 support staff, is also an equity partner in PIAE Group, LLP, creator of the famed Pacific Ink & Art Expo, Hawaii's largest and best attended tattoo expo.
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Robert G. Cruz '71, J.D. '83 writes that he is an adjunct professor teaching business law and intergovernmental relations at the University of Guam. He also teaches business law for the University of Phoenix MBA program. He was recently elected president, Guam chapter, AARP. He is a member of the Governer's Council on Senior Citizens.
Margueritte Britton J.D. '83 joined Richmond-based CPA firm PIASCIK as tax manager. She was previously a U.S. tax consultant and manager for MG Partners in Paris and Thomas St. John in London. Britton has a J.D. from University of Santa Clara in Santa Clara, Calif., and a master's degree from the Université de Paris.
Kenneth G. Stevens '69, MBA '84 writes, "I am retired from NASA Ames Research Center and married to Catherine Schulbach who is still working at NASA. I also taught for several years in the early bird computer science program in the Dept. of Engineering."
Santa Clara Trustee Mary Stevens '84 and her husband, Mark, a prominent venture capitalist, have made a $7.7 million gift to create a more nationally prominent athletics program at Santa Clara University.
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Bill Sautter '84 is a Peninsula-based financier and entrepreneur with Galazy Ventures. He married Julie (Lopes) Sautter '83 in 1985, and they have 3 children (25, 23, 13). He is an avid beach-goer, musician, and photographer (concerts, nature & travel).
Steven Laufer MBA '84 is leaving employment with the state of California, for General Motors in Phoenix.
Shelley Simmons Kapur '84 and her husband, Vineet, live in Portland, Ore., where she works as a delivery manager for TEKSystems Global Services. Shelley recently joined the Rose City Rollers, a women's flat-track roller derby league, and skates with their recreational team known as the Wreckers.


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Dental patient FAQs
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▶ What considerations are there for special needs patients?
Preparation can help a special needs patient get ready to visit the dentist. Considerations and questions to ask your dentist during the initial appointment are suggested below.
Physical and mobility concerns
- Where is the best place to park, or to enter the building?
- Can the office hallways or clinical rooms accommodate the patient's means of movement?
- Would someone from the office be available to help with access?
Health information
- Does the patient have allergies, medical conditions, medications and had previous surgeries?
- Who is the patient's primary care physician? Have this contact information available in case the dentist needs additional information.
Office environment
- Is there something that the dental team could do with lighting, sounds or music that could help with the patient in case there are sensory issues?
- Will there be a service animal?
Emotional needs
- Is there a time of day that is best suited for the patient's appointment?
- What should the dental team know about the patient's emotional needs in order to better communicate with and care for the patient?
While it may seem there is a lot to consider before an initial dental visit, the above information is valuable for creating a safe and welcoming environment to care for the special needs patient.
▶ Toothpaste: when should kids begin using it and how much should be used?
Baby teeth are at risk for decay as soon as they first appear which is typically around six months. The good news is that tooth decay is preventable! Starting at birth, clean your child's gums with a soft, infant toothbrush or cloth and water.
When your child's teeth begin to come in, brush baby teeth twice a day with a child-size
toothbrush and "smear" of fluoridated toothpaste according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
For 2 to 5-year-olds, dispense no more than a "pea-size" amount of fluoridated toothpaste and help your child brush. Remember that young children do not have the coordination to brush their teeth effectively. Children should spit out and not swallow excess toothpaste after brushing.
Comparison of a smear (left) with a pea-sized (right) amount of toothpaste.
▶ Who 'owns' a patient's dental records?
The dentist owns the records, but the patient owns the information contained in the records. As such, the patient has a right to examine and/or obtain a copy of his or her records at any time. Patients may obtain copies of their dental records by paying a reasonable copying cost.
The dentist is not required to and should not relinquish physical possession of the original records.
▶ If I go for a cleaning twice a year, does the dentist have to examine me each time?
Examinations and X-rays are important tools a dentist uses to assess and maintain a patient's oral health.
Exams must be done at least once a year by a dentist for patients being seen by a dental hygienist without the dentist present. State statute doesn't dictate how often exams must be performed if the dentist is always present, but that is most likely because it is assumed that if the dentist is present he or she is performing examinations.
From a liability standpoint, a dentist should examine a patient on a "regular" basis. The WDA recommends dental offices set forth individual office policies on frequency of dental examinations.
Also, other factors may influence how often a dentist needs to examine a patient. For example, a dentist should conduct an exam before performing any clinical treatment, since an exam will help determine the proper course of treatment to be followed. In addition, patients may need to be seen more frequently if they have serious or ongoing oral health issues.
▶ Are there laws about how often X-rays must be taken?
X-rays are often a part of dental exams and, while there is no statutory direction as to how often a dentist must take X-rays, it's difficult to do a thorough diagnosis or monitor a patient's oral health without taking X-rays in reasonable intervals throughout the patient's "lifetime" at the dental office.
How frequently dental X-rays are needed depends on your present medical and oral health, age, risk for disease and any signs or symptoms of oral disease you may be experiencing.
Patients with high risk factors may require films to be taken more frequently than those with lower risk. Children also may require X-rays more often than adults, because their teeth and jaws are still developing and are more likely to be affected by tooth decay.
Your dentist will review your history and examine your mouth before deciding whether X-rays are appropriate during your visit. For new patients, dentists may recommend X-rays to determine your present oral health status and help identify any changes that might occur later.
Dental X-rays are an important part of an oral examination and your dentist must follow recommended guidelines and use his or her professional judgment in reviewing your unique situation to determine what is clinically best for you. X-rays provide your dentist with a valuable diagnostic tool that helps assess the overall condition of your teeth and their roots, jaw placement and overall composition of your facial bones. X-rays also can detect new cavities, help determine the status of your gum health and evaluate the growth and development of teeth.
X-rays help your dentist see diseases of the teeth and surrounding tissue that cannot be seen with a basic visual oral examination and find and treat dental problems early in their development. This can potentially save you money, unnecessary discomfort and maybe even your life.
If the dentist requests that a patient have X-rays taken based on their oral health needs, and the patient refuses, the dentist has the right (although he or she may choose not to exercise it) to dismiss the patient from his or her practice. The reason for this is that both the patient and dentist should be comfortable with the dentist/patient relationship and, should there be disagreement on fundamental treatment, then both parties would be better served in an environment where they are both comfortable.
▶ How do I know how much my treatment will cost?
The WDA strongly encourages dental patients to ask about the cost of treatment prior to having the procedures done. A variety of factors help determine the cost of procedures (which are not standardized across offices), such as where in the state the practice is located, dentist and staff training, overhead costs and whether the office accepts a particular type of insurance. To get an idea of what dental offices are charging in your area, patients may wish to consider seeking out consultation from several other local dentists. However, the cost of a procedure should not be the final determination as to which office you choose, but one where the doctor-patient relationship is most comfortable.
It is important to have a complete treatment plan and financial arrangements in place before moving forward with needed dental work.
▶ Do I need dental insurance to see the dentist?
Many think if they don't have dental insurance, they can't visit the dentist. Those who plan accordingly can realize long-term savings that routine dental exams and cleanings provide when problems are detected early.
Personal household budgeting is an effective way to save for dental care. Just like people budget for gas and groceries, heat and electricity, TV and phone service, setting aside a little money each month into a designated account for dental care allows them to get the care they need – without insurance.
The WDA Own Your Smile message highlights the affordability and value of choosing a healthy smile over other lifestyle expenditures.
Prevention includes regular visits to your dentist, which can identify and halt disease in its earliest stages and save money in the long run, good daily oral hygiene at home and limited consumption of sugary snacks and acidic soft drinks (regular and diet).
The WDA also maintains a list of low-cost dental clinics throughout the state as a public service.
▶ Is it legal to perform teeth whitening services in malls, salons and places other than a dental office?
If you visit a dentist, he or she must first examine you to determine if teeth whitening is appropriate for you. The Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board says, "It is essential that a dentist examine and diagnose a patient before proceeding with teeth whitening or delegating that procedure to anyone within a dental office."
The Wisconsin Department of Justice, however, doesn't consider teeth whitening as practicing dentistry. This makes it legal for non-dentists who have no education or skill in all the other important aspects of oral health to do teeth whitening outside a dental office and without a dentist's diagnosis.
The WDA recommends patients consult with a dentist to see if teeth whitening is right for them and, if so, have the treatment done by a dentist or under the supervision of one. Click here to read more.
▶ Do dental assistants have to be licensed or certified in Wisconsin?
The state of Wisconsin does not issue licenses, certificates or registrations to dental assistants. Dentists and dental hygienists are the only licensed dental professionals in the state.
Dental assisting programs may grant attendees completion certificates, but that is not the same as being licensed or certified by the state. Visit the American Dental Assisting Association's Web site for more information.
▶ How do I find a dentist who accepts Medicaid, BadgerCare or BadgerCare Plus?
The WDA does not keep a list of dentists who see Medicaid, BadgerCare, BadgerCare Plus or Title XIX patients, but there is a toll-free hot line operated by the state that patients can call. It is the Medicaid/BadgerCare recipient hot line and the number is 800-362-3002.
▶ At what age should a child be seen by a dentist?
The WDA, American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend children be examined by a doctor of dental surgery (DDS) or dental medicine (DMD) within six months of the eruption of the first tooth and no later than age 1.
According to a February 2005 Children's Dental Health Project report, low-income children who have their first dental exam by age 1 are less likely to visit emergency rooms for oral health problems or require restorative care. In addition, 5-year-olds who had their first dental visit at age 1 have incurred oral health-related costs at a rate about one-half that of their peers who don't see a dentist until age 5.


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Poor old misunderstood eggs are in again! You can eat them and not be worried about your natural health being compromised. If you eat eggs sensibly (and I hope you'll eat everything sensibly and in moderation, they won't raise your cholesterol. Now don't get me wrong, eggs are high in cholesterol. The average egg contains 212 milligrams, however only a tiny amount of that cholesterol from the egg actually passes into the blood.
If you're looking to be healthy, and of course I know you are, what you need to watch out for are saturated and trans fats in your diet, as they are so much more unhealthy and really do adversely increase the amount of cholesterol in your blood – boo!
Eggs, on the other hand, are a great source of protein, with about 5.5 grams of it per little egg. Eggs also have selenium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B12, as well as choline, which is very important for gene regulation, brain function, and heart health. Eggs contain those super phytochemicals such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are carotenoids that help to reduce the risk of age-related eye diseases like cataracts and macular degeneration.
Eating breakfast is one of the most important ways not only to keep up your natural health, but also to help you lose weight. So why not get up in the morning and eat a healthy egg!


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One man was killed Friday night in an industrial accident in Salinas.
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Former Gitmo detainee leads top Taliban council
Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar has named two new leaders to replace the head of its leadership council, who was detained in Pakistan earlier this year. One of the two new leaders was released from the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in 2007.
Mullah Abdul Qayum Zakir and Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansur have been named by Omar to replace Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, a Taliban operative named Abu Zabihullah told Newsweek.
Baradar was the second in command of the Afghan Taliban and served as the leader of the Taliban's top council, which is known as the Quetta Shura, before his capture in Karachi in February. Other members of the Quetta Shura detained in Pakistan this year in various raids include Maulvi Abdul Kabir, the leader of the Peshawar Regional Military Shura; Mullah Abdul Salam, the shadow governor of Kunduz; Mullah Mir Mohammed, the shadow governor of Baghlan province; and Mohammed Younis, the former shadow governor of Zabul province.
The appointments of Zakir and Mansur were made on March 19. According to Zabihullah, Omar replaced Baradar "to convey a good message that, despite our leader's arrest, the Taliban is back to business-as-usual operations without a problem."
Both Zakir and Mansur are well respected within the Taliban. Both men were considered top contenders to replace Baradar after his arrest. The Taliban appear to have divided Baradar's responsibilities, with Zakir taking on the role of military commander and Mansur the role of logistical and administrative leader.
Zakir is a former detainee at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility who was released by the US in December 2007 and sent to Afghanistan, where he was subsequently released by the Afghan government. Zakir, whose real name is Abdullah Ghulam Rasoul, quickly rejoined the Taliban and took over operations in the strategic Afghan South.
The Taliban welcomed Zakir back into the fold, and he was appointed the leader of the Gerdi Jangal Regional Military Shura, a regional military command that oversees operations in Helmand and Nimroz provinces.
The Taliban designated Zakir as their "surge commander" ; he has been assigned the task of countering the Coalition and Afghan surge of forces and change of strategy to deny the Taliban safe haven in the southern provinces of Helmand and Kandahar. Zakir is considered to be one of the Afghan Taliban's fiercest and most committed commanders. [See LWJ report, "The Taliban's surge commander was Gitmo detainee" for more information on Zakir.]
The Taliban's appointment of Zakir to one of the top two leadership positions signals that the group is not interested in conducting negotiations. Zakir is considered a hardliner and close ally of al Qaeda. And, unlike Baradar, Zakir has spurned negotiations with the Afghan government.
The appointment of Zakir to this new leadership position also confirms that reports of his arrest in Pakistan were incorrect. [See LWJ report, "Afghan Taliban's 'surge commander' Zakir not in custody" ].
Mullah Akhtar Mohammed Mansur served as the Minister of Civil Aviation and Transportation during Taliban rule from 1996 to 2001. He is known to be active in the narcotics trade in Khost, Paktika, and Paktia provinces, according to Interpol. In March 2007, Mansur was appointed the Taliban's shadow governor of Kandahar, one of the top Taliban leadership positions.
Mansur "is known be a key rear-echelon logistics man, helping to move financing, arms, and other equipment from Pakistan into the field and assisting in the evacuation of the wounded," Newsweek reported. "He also has important contacts with financial sources in the oil-rich Persian Gulf nations."
For more on the Quetta Shura, see "The Afghan Taliban's top leaders."
READER COMMENTS: "Former Gitmo detainee leads top Taliban council"
Posted by Mr T at March 23, 2010 1:44 PM ET:
"Zakir is considered a hardliner and close ally of al Qaeda. "
Then why was he released? Wasn't he just an innocent farmer sold to the US and sent to GITMO where he was radicalized and plotted revenge for his unjust arrest and bad treatment?
Posted by paul at March 23, 2010 5:44 PM ET:
Is it me or is it a coincidence that people released from Gitmo become leaders in insurgent groups whether in Afghan, Pakistan or Yemen?
Posted by Gerry at March 23, 2010 9:12 PM ET:
I suppose the Taliban are getting desperate for any leaders, perhaps thats why former GITMO rise to the top so fast. (celebrity).
On the other hand he may not be happy with his current diet, and wants to get caught and sent back to where life was sooooo much better.
Posted by Civy at March 23, 2010 10:26 PM ET:
An idea here Bill. In the same way the LWJ has taken upon itself to keep track of the KIAs in the Predator war, how about keeping track of GITMO prisoners who are released and then turn up in the field or in management supporting radical Islam?
This would have been very helpful to me last week when sending the ACLU a nasty-gram on why Obama should try GITMO detainees using military tribunals. Sound like an interesting project?
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US introduces new drone model in Waziristan
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I was never comfortable with Gitmo from the gitgo (sorry) - it always seemed to me a weak legalistic response concocted by second rate lawyers because it relies on the technicality of geographic location and goes more than halfway to conceding that illegal enemy combatants magically acquire the rights of US citizens if you import them. We are apparently even further from dealing with this problem today playing right into the hands of very capable asymmetric lawfare practitioners.


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Fresh finfish accounted for the largest share of seafood department dollar sales, at 38 percent, during the 52 weeks ending Nov. 30, 2013. Fresh shrimp was the second-largest contributor to seafood dollar sales with a 27 percent share.
More than 60 percent of U.S. households purchased fresh seafood during this period. These households purchased seafood on 6.11 trips per year, down 1.03 percent from the prior year. Seafood dollar sales were down 0.4 percent, while dollars per trip increased 2.5 percent for an average of 28 cents more per trip. The decrease in dollars was influenced by the 1.6 percent decrease in household penetration.
Within fresh seafood, finfish made up 47.7 percent of sales, with weekly dollar sales up 3.5 percent to $2,577 per store. The top four finfish varieties (salmon, tilapia, catfish and cod/scrod) all saw dollar increases compared to the previous year. Of the four species, cod/scrod saw the highest growth, up 9.8 percent to $180 per store per week. Mollusks, shrimp and crustaceans also experienced dollar growth, with crustaceans (crab, lobster and crawfish) being the only category within fresh seafood to increase dollar share compared to the previous year (up 0.5 percentage points).
The Southern region showed the strongest dollar growth in fresh seafood, up 5 percent compared to the previous year. Crustaceans displayed the highest growth in the South, up 12.7 percent compared to the previous year. The Eastern region had the smallest growth, up 0.7 percent. Each seafood category within the region experienced declines except finfish, which increased dollar sales 3.4 percent.
Prepared seafood accounted for 17.1 percent of department dollar sales, steady compared to the previous year. Average weekly dollars per store for prepared products increased 1 percent to $1,167 during this period. Prepared fish increased weekly dollars per store 7.1 percent to $423 — the highest growth within prepared seafood.
Other seafood items, which includes dips, soups and sides, contributed 3.7 percent to seafood department dollar sales during the latest 52 weeks, increasing average weekly sales 7 percent to $255 per store.
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I am very impressed. But I have a question about flavor. I am in southwest Ohio in Zone 5 and growing five kinds of heirloom tomatoes outside. They tasted fantastic up until a couple weeks ago. Night temps have been cold for the last couple weeks, and I notice a significant decline in flavor. I have tasted greenhouse tomatoes grown out of season in this area, and they are always disappointing. Do your late tomatoes taste as good as your summer tomatoes? |
I have discussed this before with other producers, and in our opinion (and mine) fall tomatoes will never have as good of flavor as the summer ones. I think it is because they get less hours of sunlight. However, these tomatoes taste better than the ones from the grocery store. Just an FYI, this isn't a greenhouse, it is a high tunnel. No heat or mechanical ventilation. Plants planted directly in the ground. The sides pull up and door opens up to allow ventilation. I grow all my tomatoes in high tunnels. I can achieve an earlier harvest, larger harvest and perfect fruit with out cracking by growing inside these structures. I regret every year, but I don't stop doing it, planting a few plants outside. My large first planting of tomatoes. Jay |
The tunnels don't really look portable. Do you take them apart to move them? |
Wow, looks great. We are in the planning stage for a high tunnel. Your success is an inspiration. |
Ljpother, The smaller ones slide on rails. The bigger ones are stationary. Defrost, Good luck, they are well worth the time if you are serious about it! Jay |
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I still call my structures High tunnels although I never could understand the restriction of heat or other ammenities so every year I add a few bells ans whistles. Without the thermostatically controlled intake louvers and exhaust fans I'd be spending days watching temperatures in those structures. But the reason I posted was to ask why you want to start late. I start early and end late every year. Plants transplanted in early March have potential to Keep producing through November, December with a little heat. |
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Jay, I just wanted to say how much I enjoy the pictures. Tall, healthy tomato plants alone,even without fruit, is something I have fell in love with. Take care, |
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Pff, like I pay taxes.
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Income tax in America's only like 25% right?
Pff, like I pay taxes.
Posted 17 January 2015 - 04:12 PM
Pff, like I pay taxes.
If the church paid 25% tax, they could probably fix half the world. Such bullshit.
Why are we talking about this in cringe-worthy hahah
Posted 17 January 2015 - 04:21 PM
especially since he's fourteen and I'm single
Basically my point is that in corporate America, I'm getting punched in the face like Roddy Piper wherever I go by every angle of the globe, so me insulting China, Middle East, it's really more about my environment than trying to offend. It's not very mature, but neither is rhyming words about guns. Or maybe it is, I'unno
Why can Pizza Hut sell Honey-Sriracha sauce, but I can't threaten to coat the Phillipenes in Honey-Sriracha sauce like Agent Orange
Really, the first is fucking...100 times more offensive, let's get real
Pat Robertson can sell Christianity on the 700 club but I can't say I'm going to tickle jesus when they spread his arms out...sorry sorry sorry...sorry...goochie goochie goo...sorry I'm sorry
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Loyola is neither a Church nor a public university. And why would you want any vile encroachment on the lakeshore? I presume U of San Fran is a public U.That ish was based on University of San Francisco in San Francsisco, and Loyola University in Chicago which, the dorm I stayed in, was one of the closest buildings in Chicago to Lake Michigan because of grandfather laws preventing any new buildings being built within y'know 100 yards of whatever.
Coincidentally, the keynote Pulitzer winning commencement speaker while giving the speech in Chicago, the murder capital of America, said (based on her shitty booK) "We should go help Honduras". Bitch how about we walk 16 blocks and help some Chief Keef looking 7 year old. Dropped out after 3 days from the largest Jesuit university in America, and the taxi that picked me up's license plate was '666'.
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Churches in America don't pay property taxes of any religion, and as an Atheist I just think that's weird.]
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Oh Geez-you are an atheist, to boot. No wonder you are such an expert on Kubrick. You are ok kid, despite being an atheist.
That's what they all say.
Yeah when you don't have to read the bible you just replace it with wikipedia
"Funny how some good kid like you ended up in a compromised part of town, unbeknownst to you."
It was pretty beknownst, decided not to kill a crackhead wearing a trenchcoat in august who stole my wallet within 45 minutes of getting off at Midway. Thanks Orange Line Roosevelt Transfer Station...
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