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I held off sending the Watson Wire this week because there's an announcement I'm making this morning, and I want you all to hear it first.
Today, I'll file a package of reforms designed to make the Texas budget more sensible, open and honest. These bills are about making a positive change and putting the Legislature more in touch with Texans.
The bills will help citizens see how legislators are spending their money. They'll also create checks and balances to ensure public funds are going toward things Texans want and expect the state to invest in.
My package would require the state to spend money in ways that legislative leaders have always promised – and it would block those leaders from diverting the same money into what amounts to a hedge fund.
It would create unprecedented public access to the budget-writing process so people can get answers to their own questions, not just those questions that budget writers choose to answer.
And it would help small businesses, kids and the economy by bolstering programs that everyday Texans need and support.
Taken together, I think these bills offer a new way of doing business at the Capitol – and they help guarantee that it's really the people's business we're doing.
Fresh, Unglazed Eyes
I spend a lot of time trying to understand how the state appropriates money and balances its books. I really think nothing in government's as important as the budget.
Unfortunately, there's not much as boring, either.
Budgets glaze eyes like donuts. They're thick documents, full of numbers that seem impossibly big and programs that sound hopelessly bureaucratic.
They're where leaders store away money for honorable and dubious purposes, and where they shift spending in ways that are almost impossible to follow. Budgets don't reward interest of outsiders – indeed, a lot of times, they just frustrate it.
But to me, budgets are essentially moral documents. For all the talk at the Capitol about what's important for Texas, the budget is where legislators prove it. It's where leaders make commitments to fellow citizens and future Texans – or where they decide not to.
Putting Texas Back on the Right Track
If Texans are going to trust their government, they need to trust the budget and those who write it. The reforms I'm proposing would take on many of the bad habits and outright mistakes that have chiseled away at the public's trust over the years.
While many of these changes are significant and far-reaching, every one of these bills suggests a sensible, responsible, even conservative strategy for fixing problems that have bedeviled legislators and taxpayers alike.
And these aren't partisan issues. I'm proud to say that different parts of this plan have the support of liberal and conservative groups alike.
Most importantly, they make sure we won't worsen an already tough budget situation this year, but instead will take time to put Texas on a more responsible, open and honest path to writing budgets and spending money.
So here's what my budget reform package would do:
- It would end the practice of diverting money away from the things people think it's going for and require that programs be funded more honestly. In doing so, it would end a system that allows the Legislature to spend lots of money without openly saying where it's coming from.
- It would create an unprecedented Internet transparency system, through which Texans could see exactly how legislators are budgeting taxpayer money.
- It would review the programs and operations in most state agencies from top to bottom, ensuring that government is as efficient and self-sufficient as possible and isn't needlessly relying on tax dollars that could be going to schools and health care.
- It would move Texas Performance Reviews – an essential function that monitors how government works – out from under the legislature's control so we can be sure that legislators aren't "grading their own papers" when it comes to effectiveness and accountability.
- It would amend the state constitution to ensure that Texas is not only protecting the health of our kids, but also recouping the hard-earned tax dollars that Texans send to Washington to pay for children's health care.
- It would protect small businesses by increasing the state's business tax exemption; I'll seek to pay for that change by closing loopholes in the tax.
You can find details about my budget reform package at www.kirkwatson.com in the Newsroom.
Now Comes the Hard Part
I know that fixing these problems won't be easy. In many cases, these issues have been festering for years, and they're not going to go away in just a month or two.
Even with my proposals, it will take hard work, discipline, cooperation, and some sacrifice over the next two years to address all of these things.
But we can't keep idly procrastinating and making excuses, particularly in tough economic times like these. In fact, the lean state budget probably makes this the perfect time to finally face up to these challenges.
After all, this is already the season for hard choices. If we fix these longstanding problems and end our bad habits, Texas will emerge from this difficult time stronger and more open than ever.
Thanks for your interest in this vital task. Please keep tuning into kirkwatson.com and the Watson Wire for information throughout the legislative session.


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Gary Councilwoman Marilyn Krusas is scheduled to go on trial April 8 on a charge of tax evasion.
The trial date was set Thursday, a day after attorneys had their first status conference in the case.
Krusas, 69, was charged in September and is accused of not filing a federal income tax return since 1991 and racking up $157,413 in debt to the IRS. When she inherited $232,680 in 2009 and 2010, according to court filings, she used the money to pay down other debts and to write herself and a relative cashier's checks for $110,000 instead of paying off what she owed to the government.
Krusas has pleaded not guilty in the case and continues to serve on the council, a position she was first elected to in 2000.
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I needed a gift for our auction today, had this hanging around in my studio so decided to paint it. It is an old pattern from Tole World.
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WOOOOOOW !! that is sooooo super fantastic !!! I just adore it !!! You did an outstanding Job! Thank you for sharing ! Your talent is amazing - keep up the wonderful work! * * * * *Happy * * * * * * Holidays * * * * * **!!!! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY !!!!! susiesunshine |
- Posted by kathi_mdgd (My Page) on Sat, Nov 10, 07 at 23:08
Wow,i love that!! I havn't painted anything for awhile and probably won't get any done before xmas either. Kathi |
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This is absolutely beautiful! I have been around for a long time but just look and enjoy all the projects these talented people paint. Your santa's are bringing me out of lurkdom lol. Do you sell on the internet or ebay? Kim |
OMG paintingfool what a beautiful job you do painting! santa looks so real,like susiesunshine said your talent is amazing! bet they did well at the auction with your gift, and what a nice thing to do! oddie |
- Posted by paintingfool (My Page) on Sun, Nov 11, 07 at 8:43
Thanks yall. I haven't sold on the internet - haven't figured out how but hope to get a website soon. We had a lot of nice things at the auction - but it was a very small auction, not as many people attended as we had hoped but still my Santa sold for the most. And the lady that got it really wanted it so I am happy. My ornament - a flamingo on a white ornament - sold right away for $15. The lady who bought it has Lou Gehrigs disease and I don't think anyone wanted to bid against her because she said she really wanted it. But I was pleased with that too. No matter what it went for, the profits went to the chapter so it didn't matter. You all are so good for the ego! |
Hey Bebe~ don't know how I missed this one. :) Sure is pretty and as always your santa man has such a darling face. Glad you did well at the auction, but I'm not surprised in the least! ~Anj |
- Posted by luvstocraft (My Page) on Sun, Nov 11, 07 at 11:54
Just gorgeous as always! It sounded like you were saying you needed it that day and just "whipped" this up--OMG! You are amazing. Glad you enjoyed the auction and that your items went to ladies who really appreciate them. Luvs |
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Satti Geetha Wins Gold in National Athletics Championships
The first day of National Athletics Championship was good for Andhra Pradesh. In the sprint events that were held in GMC Balyogi Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Satti Geeta and Najeeb Khureshi performed well. Geetha won the gold medal in 100 meters event. Geetha who was away from athletics since a long time showed good performance. She reordered 12.00 seconds timing and stood in the first place. MM Anshu of Kerala won the silver medal with 12.08 seconds and Ruma Circar of Bengal recorded 12.37 seconds and won the bronze medal.
In 100 meters men's event, Abdul Najeeb Khureshi of Andhra Pradesh won silver medal by recording 10.59 seconds. He stood in the second position. Dharamveer of Haryana stood in the first place with 10.51 seconds timing and won the gold medal. Kishan Kumar of Haryana won the bronze medal by finishing the run in 10.60 seconds. In women's 400 meters event Andhra Pradesh athlete Korada Mrudula stood in the tenth position.
On the first day of National Athletics championship, Sahana Kumari of Karnataka has qualified for the London Olympics in Women's high jump category. She jumped 192 meters and won the chance of participating in London Olympics. She also broke the meet and national records which were on the name of Bobby Aloisis – 1.91 meters. In this even Mallika Mondal of Bengal won the silver medal by jumping 1.79 meters and NK Shaji of Kerala won bronze medal by jumping 1.76 meters.
In five thousand meters running event that was held as a part of National Athletics Championship, Indrajit Patel of Uttar Pradesh won the gold medal. Man Singh of Delhi won the silver medal and Nitinder Singh of Uttarakhand won the bronze medal. In triple jump event, the gold medal winner was Arpinder Singh of Punjab, silver medal winner is Sourabh and Raj Sekhar of Tamil Nadu was the bronze medal winner. In discuss throw event Dharam Raj Yadav of Madhya Pradesh, Susheel Tripati of Uttar Pradesh and Binoy of Kerala won the gold and silver and bronze medals respectively.
In women's 5000 m event, Shaanara Khatun of Bengal, Monica Motiram of Maharashtra and Archana Paul of Uttar Pradesh stood in the first, second and third positions respectively. In pole vault event Surekha of Tamil Nadu is the winner of gold medal, SV Khyati of Karnataka was the silver award winner and R Remya of Kerala is the bronze medal winner.


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Ogden Dunes adjusts voting districts
By Amy Lavalley Post-Tribune correspondent December 4, 2012 9:14PM
Updated: December 5, 2012 9:27AM
VALPARAISO — The town of Ogden Dunes made minor changes to its five districts, a matter which came before the Porter County Election Board on Tuesday.
Town Council member Paul Panther said the redistricting, which has already been filed with Porter County Clerk Karen Martin, is required during census years to keep the districts balanced by population.
The town's population has dropped to 1,110 from about 1,650, he said, adding one district was unchanged and the others were shifted only slightly.
Still, the issue could cause confusion for those who want to run for office representing a district, since none of the seats are at-large.
"What they've done potentially is change who can run in those districts," said Kathy Kozuszek, Democrat director for the voter registration office.
She said her office relies on district maps to determine where people who want to run for office live.
County Surveyor Kevin Breitzke, whose responsibilities include county maps, said he would avail himself to the office to answer any questions.
In other matters, the board put off another four-year contract with Election Systems and Software, which will save the county $46,000 over its current four-year contract with the firm, until next week because Martin, who is a member of the election board, and board member James Stankiewicz were not at the meeting.
Board president Patrick Lyp said since it's the largest contract the board and voter registration enter into, he would feel more confident if they were available to share any questions. Sundae Schoon, the Republican director for voter registration, sat in by proxy for Martin during the meeting.
The board is expected to have a brief meeting in the coming week to approve the contract, which includes maintenance of the county's voting machines.


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Each suite at The Goring offers guests the height of luxury with a unique 'home from home' feel. All suites have been individually designed by renowned British designers, featuring historical Gainsborough silk lined walls, crisp Italian linen and lovingly crafted bespoke furniture. With a balcony overlooking the Goring Gardens, the suite is filled with natural daylight.
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There's a lot of information on here about windows, but not so much about patio doors. We are looking at fiberglass windows and patio doors. The patio doors will be 8ft tall. Our local Marvin rep says we would not be happy with the Integrity All-Ultrex door due to flimsiness and difficulty/noisiness when opening and closing. He suggests that the Wood-Ultrex is a better quality door. Anyone have any experience with these doors? We are also looking at Inline. How are their patio doors? We do not have a local dealer, so can not see or try one out in person. |
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I don't have any inclination to think that the wood/ultrex combo is any more solid but it is worlds prettier. Andersen makes a nice door in wood. Are you set on wood, fiberglass, etc or is vinyl a consideration? |
I would like to go all fiberglass. The house design is fairly modern and I like the idea of not having to finish or refinish wood trim. Plus it's one more decision I would have to make - stain or paint? What color? If I do all fiberglass it eliminates that decision making. Vinyl is not a consideration. |
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Look at InLine or the Marvin Infinity then. |
WoW, Have you used the Inline doors? How smooth do they slide? Are they reasonably quiet when you open and close them? |
- Posted by windowsonwashington (My Page) on Mon, Dec 17, 12 at 8:51
jasperdog, I haven't used the InLine door but there products are so well engineered (over engineered for that matter) that I wouldn't suspect the door to be any different. It probably weighs a metric ton like their windows do and is built for a nuclear blast. You will never hear more groans at our office than you do the day an InLine delivery comes in. |
I can appreciate that. The estimate for shipping on our window and door bid is not cheap. |
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Above: NYIT's M.B.A. graduates in China work at some of the country's top firms and government agencies.
NYIT celebrates its legacy in China and continues its transformation into a global player in higher education.
By Amy Wu
Amid the electric pulse of Broadway in New York City, NYIT student Lin "Lynn" Yan gets her first taste of the Big Apple while immersing herself in a truly international business education.
On the other side of the world, 325 undergraduates continue their first year at NYIT in Nanjing, China. Also on the continent, in Shenzen and Nanchang, more than 200 NYIT M.B.A. candidates are earning an NYIT M.B.A. in a program run in conjunction with the Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics (JUFE).
In New York, Yan continues her studies as part of NYIT's double-degree master's program with Shanghai's Tongji University. The program includes a master's degree in business administration or a human resources management from NYIT and a master's degree in enterprise management from Tongji. She believes that two degrees from two universities—one in the United States and the other in China—will sharpen her competitive edge, especially in this global economic downturn.
Even with programs in Canada, the Middle East, and China, NYIT offers one of the best perks for any global student—a campus in Manhattan.
Tong Lei and Lin Yan (from left) join fellow Chinese students at NYIT-Manhattan. Seated is Professor Sizong Wu, dean of the School of Economics and Management at Tongji University, which partners with NYIT to offer a double-degree program for graduate students in China and New York.
"International education is important. It is one thing to read something in a textbook, and another thing to actually experience it," she says.
To Yan, one of a select number of NYIT students who continue their education in the United States, one of the double-degree program's biggest perks is learning through cultural immersion. When not in class, she grabs every opportunity to practice English in the big city by visiting museums, malls, and the theater, and now considers Barnes & Noble one of her favorite hangouts.
"NYIT is located right on Broadway in the most developed area of New York, so I have a lot of opportunity to practice English," she says.
A China Strategy, A Global Picture
China programs are an important part of the big picture at NYIT as it evolves into a major player in international higher education. "For institutions, you need to identify your strengths and fight for a niche market," says Scott Liu, Ph.D., professor of management. "International education is also a way to develop NYIT's competitive edge."
NYIT's foray in bringing high-quality American education and the NYIT degree to China began in 1998 when Liu helped launch the M.B.A. program. NYIT also established an executive management program with Tsinghua University in Beijing in 2007—the same year it opened the first-ever American undergraduate campus in China in collaboration with Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (NUPT) to 325 students.
The NYIT-NUPT program in Nanjing is significant in many ways. "There was no physical NYIT campus in China before this, and that symbolizes a very big leap for us," says Roger Yu, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. "Within the Chinese population, there is a high demand for an American-style education, especially at the undergraduate level. They have the idea that an American degree leads to a better life, a better education," he says. "The physical presence is very important to Chinese education."
In addition, NYIT students from New York participate in summer study abroad programs in architecture, interior design, and communication arts—and have worked on projects such as redesigning a waterfront in Shanghai and filming a documentary on preparations for the 2008 Olympics.
"I feel the greatest challenge is to introduce students to a culture that is more than 5,000 years old," says Michele Bertomen, associate professor of architecture. Because developing nations such as China are playing a greater role in the world's economy, she adds, the need for NYIT students to experience a global education is vital. "We have much to learn from the Chinese, and they from us."


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A new trailer for Batman: The Dark Knight is out and it looks crazy freaking good. Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal…and of course, the late Heath Ledger, who honestly looks like such a sexy McPsycho in this film, it's no wonder some critics are buzzing that he could get the Oscar for his portrayal of the Joker.
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Leftovers: A Love Story
If you are headed to someone else's house to celebrate Thanksgiving today, you may have only one burning etiquette question on your mind. Is there a polite way to ask your host to share the leftovers?
No, not really. Those leftovers—the thin slices of breast meat, the rich gravy, the tangy cranberry sauce—are essential ingredients of tomorrow's sandwiches, and your host already has big plans for them. Probably involving rye bread.
But you crave the leftovers, too. You're American, you may even be possibly descended from Pilgrims or whoever invented sweet potatoes with browned marshmallow crust. And you have played an essential role in the holiday, by adding a convivial atmosphere to your host's gathering. So why should you be denied?
The way to get the leftovers is to lay a foundation. Compliment each dish, early and often, as soon as it makes an appearance at the table. "These are the best buttermilk mashed potatoes I have ever tasted," for example. Or: "On my deathbed, when I review the high points of my life, your hashed brussels sprouts will flash before my eyes."
Then, while you are helping with the dishes, point out how full the freezer is and ask if there's anything you can do to help. This should earn you a foil-wrapped prize, if not an actual drumstick.
Flip side: If you are the host, how can you conserve your precious leftovers? Again, think ahead. Have a few tiny — I'm talking pint-sized—plastic containers waiting in the kitchen. Before the guests even start hinting around, say, "I'm sending you home with a taste of Thanksgiving to enjoy again tomorrow." Say it like it was your idea first, and then you can control the number of small plastic containers you dole out.
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Hanoi - Oct 28, 2013 - The 50th General Assembly of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union has opened in Hanoi, with the Prime Minister of Vietnam congratulating the Union on what he said were its "momentous achievements." Nguyen Tan Dung told more than 650 delegates and guests assembled at the Melia Hotel Conference Centre that the ABU had evolved over half a century to become a top-notch professional association. He went on to speak of the "irreversible" growth of digital media, which the Vietnamese government was committed to developing "in technology, professionalism in program production, diversity in programs and services, and deeper regional and international integration and cooperation."
Also welcoming delegates to the two-day General Assembly was Tran Binh Minh, president of host broadcaster Vietnam Television. He spoke of the importance of "Serving Our Audience in the Digital Era" as the conference theme.
"Audiences are becoming increasingly savvy in their use of media and technology," he said. "The proliferation of platforms allows people to choose the content they want and when, where and how to view or listen to that content."
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Audemat-Aztec Releases Goldeneagle Firmware Update
Miami - Aug 31, 2006 - Audemat-Aztec will release firmware version 1.4 for the Goldeneagle HD at the end of September. The Goldeneagle HD is used for confidence and modulation monitoring. The update includes the addition of time and level alignment monitoring and RF mask monitoring to the the monitoring cycle. This will allow the Goldeneagle HD to send an alarm when it detects out-of-tolerance conditions. Also, the digital demodulator for FM analog modulation monitoring can now measure 67kHz and 92kHz SCA signals.
Broadcast Electronics Ships HD Radio Tube Transmitter
Quincy, IL - Sep 8, 2006 - Broadcast Electronics (BE) is now shipping a new line of tube transmitters for HD Radio, the FMI T series. The first FMI 21T transmitter went on the air in August at Clear Channel station WGAR-FM in Cleveland, combining analog FM and HD Radio into a single antenna system.
Among the orders already received by BE for the new line is a recent purchase by Cache Valley Radio in Logan, UT, which ordered three FMI 25T transmitters for similar configurations.
The FMI T Series consists of three models (FMI 17T, FMI 21T and FMI 25T) with up to 25kW FM+HD Radio operation, and better than 55 percent overall efficiency. All models include BE's FXI FM+HD Radio exciter.
All models use BE's exclusive ESP correction technology to improve spectral output performance and efficiency. Based on the T Series, the FMI T Series includes BE's patented folded half-wave cavity eliminating DC plate blocking capacitors and all sliding RF contacts. BE FM 25T, FM 30T and FM 35T transmitters now operating as analog FM can be updated for HD Radio operation.
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This system permits a broadcaster with an Internet connection at his studio to originate a 15kHz mono program from the E-caster, which is portable and contains a four-channel microphone mixer. The system includes facilities to talk back from studio to remote.
Tube transmitter
Booth 405
This transmitter, which evolved from the technology of Harris' HT Series of FM transmitters, marks Harris' foray into the HD Radio market with high-power tube-type transmitters. The transmitter, when outfitted with Flexstar, features Harris' RTAC digital precorrection to correct the tetrode tube used in the Harris HT Series of FM transmitters.
Convention Events
Nautel to Host User's Group During NAB Radio Show
Bangor, ME - Aug. 25, 2006 - Nautel's annual user's group luncheon will be held during the NAB Radio Show on Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nautel engineers will discuss new product additions including the new XR3 and XR6 transmitters to be introduced at the fall Radio Show. Attendees will also learn about Nautel's new remote monitor and control options. The session will also provide information about successfully installing AM and FM HD Radio equipment.
BE Begins Bonus Buys Program at NAB Radio
Broadcast Electronics' "All the Good Stuff and More" promotion entitles broadcasters to free products when they purchase or upgrade to a BE Audiovault digital media system or BE RDI 20 RDS encoder. Bonus buys are based on three spending tiers from $7,500 to $25,000. Purchasers can receive free products ranging from tuition-free training at Audiovault University and free software licensing of applications, to a no-cost RDI 20 RDS generator and free BE Sonixtream Internet package.
Broadcasters also can upgrade BE's RDI 20 RDS encoder, entitling them to a free BE Now Playing Messagecasting license plus a 60-day free trial of TRE Message Manager from BE's The Radio Experience.
The promotion runs until the end of the year.
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AM transmitters
Booth 205
The XR3 and XR6 base units come with dual exciter sections that have an auto transfer function in the event of a low level circuit malfunction. A second power module can be added with an auto transfer function in the event of a high level circuit malfunction. The transmitters offer extra redundant modules for continuous broadcast, 128 event logs to facilitate troubleshooting and power programmers that allow for a full year of nighttime automatic power selections. Both transmitters meet the basic requirements for HD Radio and DRM compatibility, high efficiency and advanced man/machine interface.
Global Security Systems
GSS Net
All-hazards digital alert system
Booth 709
This alert and notification system uses the existing nationwide FM broadcast infrastructure to provide messaging coverage and a proprietary messaging system that allows secured and encrypted data with layered and targeted messaging to personnel. Command and control centers are installed with full redundancy. Messages are transmitted from an FM radio tower to multiple receivers in the coverage area. Fixed-wireless substation receivers and wireless receivers are made available to be distributed to all counties and other jurisdictions throughout the state as defined by the authorities.
Out and About in Dallas
Hit a few of the highlights of Dallas during your stay:
Go to Six Flags over Texas for some lighthearted fun after the convention. Located at 2201 Six Flags Road in Arlington, TX (midway between Dallas and Fort Worth). For more information visit www.sixflags.com.
Watch the Texas Rangers play baseball on Sept. 20 and Sept. 22. On Sept. 20 the Rangers play Seattle at 7:05 and the team plays Cleveland on Sept. 22 at 7:35. For more information and tickets visit www.texasrangers.com
Product Peeks
Optimod DAB-6300
Stereo audio processor
Booth 413
This multipurpose stereo audio processor is for digital radio, netcasts, STL protection, audio production and digital mastering. With 20kHz audio bandwidth and 48kHz internal sample rate, the processor succeeds Orban's Optimod DAB-6200 audio processor while offering improved processing algorithms and more flexibility. The 6300 contains a stereo enhancer, AGC, equalizer, phase-linear multiband compressor/limiter with two or five bands, and two independent stereo look-ahead peak limiters. The processor incorporates Precode technology, which preprocesses audio to minimize audible artifacts in low bit rate codecs.
Magic Egg
Production Order Pro
Booth 614
Organize, track and store production orders, audio files, scripts and traffic instructions with this integrated solution for production orders.
Did you know?
How's your knowledge of Dallas trivia?
A1: The Houston and Texas Central Railroad was the first to arrive in Dallas in 1872.
A2: The first manufacturing plant located in the Dallas area produced wagons.
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text: | Dáil Éireann - Volume 630 - 01 February, 2007 Written Answers. - Garda Stations. Mr. Howlin Mr. Howlin Mr. Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Garda station in Portarlington opens only during office hours and residents are often connected to Portlaoise when they ring Portarlington station; if Garda deployment will be reviewed in view of the fact that the population of both Portarlington and the nearby village of Killenard has increased substantially in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3261/07] Mr. McDowell Mr. McDowell 1381 Mr. McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 13,000 following the attestation of 299 new members on 16 November, 2006. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 as at 30 June, 1997 and represents an increase of 2,298 (or 21.5%) in the [1381] strength of the Force during that period. The combined strength (all ranks), of both attested Gardaí and recruits in training as at the 31 December 2006 was 14,068. Furthermore, I should say that in December, 2006 as part of a package of anti-crime measures, the Government approved the continuation of the existing Garda recruitment programme to achieve a total Garda strength of 15,000. The accelerated intake of 275 new recruits per quarter into the Garda College will continue until this target is met. The Garda Budget now stands at €1.4 billion, an 11% increase on 2006 and a 96% increase since 1997 in real terms. The Garda authorities state that Portarlington Garda Station forms part of the Portlaoise Garda District. Local Garda management report that Portarlington Garda Station is normally open to the public for 4 hours each day Monday to Saturday between the hours of 10 am to 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Portarlington Garda Station is equipped with a Public Access Call Box (P.A.C.B.) system and outside the opening hours of the Station, all calls are diverted to the District Headquarters at Portlaoise Garda Station. I am further informed that resources are augmented from within the District/Division, to patrol and respond to any calls from the Portarlington area. Resources are further augmented by a number of Garda National Units such as the Garda National Drugs Unit, the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB), the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and other specialised units, all of which have had increased resources. Garda management state that the extension of the opening hours at individual Garda Stations is a matter for each Divisional Officer. The extension of opening hours at any Garda Station would necessitate the employment of additional personnel on indoor administrative duties and consequently a loss to outdoor operational policing. It is the responsibility of the Divisional Officer to allocate personnel within Divisions on a priority basis in accordance with the requirements of different areas. These personnel allocations are determined by a number of factors including demographics, crime trends and other operational policing needs. Garda management state that such allocations are continually monitored and reviewed along with overall policing arrangements and operational strategy. This ensures that optimum use is made of Garda resources, and that the best possible service is provided to the public. Dáil Éireann 630 Written Answers. Garda Stations. Questions 20070201 | ||||||||||||||||||||||


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Of course, this has deeply troubled many Republicans, and in particular the grassroots, who remember Bishop for cutting a smoke filled-backroom deal with then-Gov. Jennifer Granholm to shut down state government in 2007, thereby allowing Democrats to pass a $1.3 billion tax increase — the largest in Michigan's history.
Conservative activists and taxpayer rights advocates across the 8th Congressional District, which spans parts of Oakland, Livingston and Ingham counties, will need to guard their wallet with Bishop seeking a congressional seat. While he talks the talk, he is the epitome of the blue-blood Republican establishment.
Another bit of intrigue surrounding the "Run for the Rogers" seat is the contention that the timing and plotting is all part of a payback by the congressman against state Sen. Joe Hune, who represents all of Livingston County and apparently would like to take a shot at a congressional run. Conservatives say that Hune outmaneuvered Rogers' brother, Bill Rogers, for a seat in the Michigan Senate four years ago.


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Meet Lily the cat and Lucy the hedgehog. Lily is curious about her new critter friend. Like any cat, decides the best solution to the situation is to sit on the problem and is shocked when she realizes that hedgehog spines aren't very comfy. Lucy is one patient little hedgehog. Too freakin' cute. [New York Daily News]
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Minsk will almost certainly surprise you. The capital of Belarus is, despite its thoroughly dreary-sounding name, a progressive and modern place quite at odds with its own reputation. Fashionable cafes, impressive restaurants and crowded nightclubs vie for your attention, while sushi bars and art galleries have taken up residence in a city centre once totally remodelled to the tastes of Stalin. Despite the strong police presence and obedient citizenry, scrape the surface and you'll find that there's more than a whiff of rebellion in the air.
Totally razed to the ground in WWII, Minsk is an ideological statement wrought in stone and cement. With almost no buildings remaining from the pre-war years, there are relatively few traditional sights in the city. Instead though, there are myriad places of interest to anyone fascinated by the Soviet period and a smattering of cosmopolitan pursuits to keep you entertained come the evening.


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Polyakov's OOM Killer Tamer
Evgeniy Polyakov has released a patch to the kernel's out-of-memory (OOM) killer function, which was designed to prevent a system freeze in an OOM condition by sacrificing one or more processes. The patch "tames" the function by defining the specific process to kill.
As the Hungarian HUP UNIX portal announces, kernel contributor Polyakov distributed a mail message with the subject "Linux killed Kenny", which has raised some eyebrows. His patch is in response to the kernel's OOM killer function, a remedy familiar to some seasoned Linux users who have had to resort to "Ctrl+Alt+SysRq,R,E,I,S,U,B" to restart their system after experiencing a freeze due to an OOM error.
Since version 2.6, the kernel has used a "badness" scoring algorithm to find the best candidate process or processes to sacrifice in case of an OOM error. However, Polyakov claims that this OOM killer often goes "quite berserk" by nixing processes that the user didn't really want to nix, such as Firefox instead of OpenOffice or KWin instead of Java.
Polyakov thought it best to make the process to kill user-specifiable. The code has the hypothetical "Kenny" as the default "victim" process, but he changed it later in the program to an empty variable. The patch installer should substitute the actual process name by calling:
echo Java > /proc/sys/vm/oom_victim
The solution is not without its critics. Alan Cox, for example, responded in the thread that the kernel already has the /proc/self/oom_adj interface that "does the job far better." The complete thread starts here.
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CHICAGO—Rose Leahy has been promoted to key accounts manager in the retail division of Protect-A-Bed, a new position for the company.
Leahy is now responsible for expanding Protect-A-Bed's relationships with retailers and ensuring that the company's products and services meet its customers' needs. She reports to Jared Bell, director of sleep-shop sales.
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It was time for a new pair of shoes, and as usual I headed directly for the Doc Marten rack at my local footwear emporium. But this time, there was no Doc Marten rack, and when I asked the clerk why, he flashed a consoling smile. Sales had dropped so precipitously, he informed me, it didn't pay for the store to devote floor space to Docs anymore; they were lucky to sell one or two pairs a week. The symbolism couldn't have been more obvious. Even though the British shoes are linked to punk, Docs became the pavement-pounder of choice of the Lollapalooza nation another empire whose freak flag has been steadily drooping for years.
As if the comparisons weren't plain enough, I returned home and was confronted with the latest albums by Oasis and the Smashing Pumpkins. Only a few years ago, both bands straddled the landscape like card-carrying rock-star brats. But in light of a dramatically altered pop climate in general, they now seem like musical Docs overnight relics from a past century. On their new records, they're more than aware of this grave-new-world scenario, and they grapple with a vexing question: Should guitar-wielding rock bands that don't rap or play a derivation of metal be considered elder statesman or dinosaurs?
In a press statement that accompanies Standing on the Shoulder of Giants, Oasis mastermind Noel Gallagher attempts to show he's down with the 21st century by mentioning drum loops, ''funky keyboard noises,'' ''underground club culture,'' and hip-hop. Also, the album was produced by Mark ''Spike'' Stent (whose credits include Bjork and Massive Attack). The results are less clotted and grating than 1997's Be Here Now, and the sonic openness allows Gallagher's melodies and guitar and his brother Liam's pissy bray to shine brighter (they're the only original band members left, by the way). Liam's first attempt at songwriting, an ode to his adopted son called ''Little James,'' is a wee treacly, but it personifies what's so charming about these guys their very human, and very public, screwups.
Elsewhere in that press release, Noel uses ''groovy'' and describes one song's ''Paul McCartney-esque bass line,'' and those word choices are just as symbolic. The secondhand feel of most Oasis songs is now joined by another troublesome trend: a discernible album formula. As on prior records, mod-squad rocker (here, the bracing double shot of ''Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is'' and ''I Can See a Liar'') is followed by sweeping '60s-ornamented ballad, followed in turn by song with unnecessary punctuation (''Gas Panic!'', ''Go Let It Out!''). ''We're the keepers of the destiny,'' Liam sings, but that destiny increasingly involves recycling not only rock's past but Oasis' own as well.
Equally intent on staving off obsolescence, the Smashing Pumpkins began signing autographs at record stores and playing surprise club dates before MACHINA/the machines of God was even released. This newly aggressive or desperate strategy is also evident on the album, which shelves the multi-textured forays into balladry and electronica of 1998's Adore in favor of a nearly nonstop barrage of buzz-saw guitars. If the urgency to reestablish the Pumpkins isn't obvious enough, auteur Billy Corgan makes it groaningly transparent in his lyrics: ''I'm not dead yet'' goes the first line in the first song, followed on other tracks by repeated uses of living-dying metaphors and, in the unfortunately titled ''I of the Mourning,'' the line ''I blow the dust off my guitars.''
The heavy-handedness is as bald as Corgan's dome, and often just as unappetizing. Earlier Pumpkins snarl-fests had a ravaged grace, but these are a monochromatic bunch, and the album is more interminable than both brilliant discs of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness combined. Corgan wants us to forget Adore, since it didn't sell well, yet MACHINA's highlights are those in which the band picks up where that unjustly chastised album left off, with back-from-rehab drummer Jimmy Chamberlin adding a harder backbeat. ''The Sacred and Profane'' and ''Try, Try, Try'' find Corgan again balancing beauty and ballast. But the more he tries to convince himself that the band still matters because they can rock, the deeper in Corgan digs himself (''Heavy Metal Machine,'' which amounts to Kiss for eggheads, is a prime example). He's still a rat in a cage; this time, though, it's of his own design. Standing on the Shoulder of Giants: B MACHINA: C+


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"We're calling their agents now, and we're getting through," he says. "That's the only way to deal with this crap."
Gentlemen's agreement: The public's opportunity to comment on the proposed joint operating agreement between the Denver Post and the Rocky Mountain News officially ended on July 10, but the door isn't entirely closed: According to Justice Department spokeswoman Jennifer Rose, individuals or organizations will still be able to submit filings in support of previously tendered documents until August 8. (Interested parties can fax their feelings to Assistant Attorney General Stephen Colgate at 202-514-4317.) Nonetheless, the July 10 quasi-deadline was preceded by a flurry of responses from various quarters -- some urging the feds to green-light the pact, others arguing that approval shouldn't be granted without public hearings.
The heaviest blow in favor of the JOA was struck by unions representing workers at the Post and the News. As previously noted in this space ("Look for the Union Label," June 8), these associations may lose plenty if the agreement goes through -- namely, jobs for their membership. But from the beginning, they've appeared to have little stomach for warfare. So, to the surprise of absolutely no one, the unions agreed not to object to the Post-News wedding in exchange for a contract promising 3 percent wage increases for each of the first two years after the JOA takes effect, plus a pledge that any workforce shrinkages during that period will be accomplished through attrition. Union reps have been portraying the pact as a victory, but the papers are the real winners; they've nullified what could have been some of their most tenacious, well-funded adversaries, and all they've got to do is keep condemned workers on board for the equivalent of a transition stage before lowering the boom. Keep those resumés updated, my friends.
On the other side of the ledger is American Furniture Warehouse honcho Jake Jabs, who's been among the few business types to raise objections about the JOA thus far. His June 30 letter, which argues that "Colorado's robust economy will be harmed by the inflationary impact of substantially higher ad rates," was described in a News article as "the first major objection to the proposed merger" -- seemingly an attempt to flatter one of the paper's biggest advertisers even as he takes a stand against it.
Jabs's call for hearings was echoed by Gold Messenger Inc., a direct-mail business whose president, Donald Kittelson, accuses the Post and the News of engaging in "gestapo tactics" to undermine his operation; Jeffco Publishing, owner of local papers such as the Lakewood Sentinel and the Wheat Ridge Transcript, which fears the JOA would allow the dailies to tag-team competitors; the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, concerned about the potential negative influence on small businesses; and Westword, which raised several issues, including (my personal favorite) the public's right to know more about what's really going on.
A couple of just plain folks added their voices to this chorus as well, including Susan Williams, a self-described "private citizen and English lit major who enjoys monitoring newspapers for quality and accuracy." In her opinion, "The more homogenous news coverage becomes, the less free the citizenry."
Meanwhile, at least one observer who's currently on the sidelines is just itching to get in the game: Ed Wendover, former owner of Plymouth, Michigan's Community Crier, who led the almost-successful challenge to the joint operating agreement between the Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press. (He agreed to sell the Crier in March after filing for bankruptcy protection.) Wendover has at least a couple of reasons to be interested in the situation in Denver: He has a history with Post chieftain Dean Singleton, who owned, and eventually shut down, a nearby Michigan paper, the Ypsilanti Press, and he once taught media and ethics at Colorado State University. But overriding these factors is his belief that the JOA concept is one whose time should never have come. "I'm telling you -- the JOA will destroy newspapering as you know it in Denver, just as it has in Detroit," he says.
At the same time, Wendover is thunderstruck by the apparent willingness of Coloradans to let the JOA move forward without putting up a fight. As the co-chair of Michigan Citizens for an Independent Press, he oversaw a coalition that included the head of the local newspaper guild and numerous advertisers, employees and readers. In addition, he had the support of at least one Michigan state senator, who opposed the deal on anti-trust grounds. "Has the Colorado congressional delegation completely fallen asleep?" he asks. "I understand that it's difficult for representatives who are running for re-election to take on the newspapers. But if they're asleep on this, they're not doing their job."
Today Wendover is the chairman of Citizens for an Independent Press; he calls it the "national clearinghouse" for information about JOAs. But he sees the organization's role as helping locals rather than wading into battle on its own. "We have a file cabinet and a half that will leave for your town as soon as a community group steps up and realizes what a sham this is," he says. "And we can also help gather support and progress legally. We will certainly put them in touch with our lawyers -- and actually, the time is good for that, because [Green Party presidential nominee] Ralph Nader's Public Citizen defended us in our case, and I'm sure Ralph would love the publicity now. But we have to be asked first.


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Rep. Gabrielle Giffords's astronaut husband has to make a decision on whether or not to fly in space or stay with his wife who was shot in the head on Jan. 8 and is undergoing treatment.
Kelly is the commander of the space shuttle Endeavour and has been on leave.
"I believe Mark is planning to decide in the next few weeks whether he can resume training and of course he will be candid with the space shuttle crew," NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver told Reuters.
He has not made a decision yet on whether he is going to fly yet.
The couple married in 2007 and both lived independent lives, friends recalled. They expect the two to return back to normal and get back on track, according to the Houston Chronicle.
"When they look back on this years from now, Gabby and Mark will remember a tough and trying time," friend and businessman Tilman Fertitta told the Chronicle, adding "but she will be back in Congress. He will be a happy astronaut."
As for Kelly, Garver told Reuters that he will likely decide by mid-February.
Giffords was one of 13 people who were injured in a shooting rampage in Tuscon, Ariz. Six people died and the suspect, Jared Lee Loughner, was indicted on attempted assassination and other charges.
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An old adage states that defense wins championships. While it hasn't yet resulted in a championship in 2013 for L.C. Bird Skyhawks, it allowed them to advance to the state final to take on Briar Woods this Saturday at 12:07 p.m. at UVA's Scott Stadium to win one.
Bird edged Salem (Virginia Beach, Va.) 7-3 in the 5A South Regional Championship game, taking the lead at the 3:06 mark on a two-yard touchdown run by running back Earl Hughes in a game that was otherwise marred by penalties as Bird was flagged 21 times for 193 yards.
On a bleak day, it turned out to be all about the defense.
"We had to buckle our hammers up just like they did," said defensive end Mike Harris. "We knew it would be a great game."
Salem took a third quarter lead 3-0 on a 25-yard field goal by Tyler McKee. On a field goal attempt in the fourth quarter, freshman linebacker Rayshard Ashby surged into the backfield, blocking the attempt with his helmet and allowing Bird to start from midfield, entirely shifting the momentum of the game.
"After that play, the sidelines and the crowd got hype," said quarterback Terrance Ervin. "We knew we would put points up then."
On that drive, Hughes found pay dirt, and that's the only scoring Bird would need- it was all about the defense. The senior finished with 188 yards on a soggy field and will almost certainly break Paul Robertson's single season rushing record this Saturday against Briar Woods.
In addition to penalties holding Bird back, the Sun Devils were in the backfield against the run more often than anyone else Bird had played this season.
"Their defense was pretty good, they have some good defensive lineman," said Bedwell. "They did a good job of chasing us down on the backside."
Ashby, a freshman, enjoyed another great performance delivering two huge hits, six tackles and the field goal block that changed the face of the game. Harris turned in other outstanding performance with nine tackles and a sack.
Bedwell stated that the field goal block was the "play of the game."
Additionally, three turnovers deep in Bird territory cost Salem. Interceptions by Tyler Wilkins and Daijaune Dorsey proved huge in the second half, and an early fumble recovery by linebacker Jaylan Lassiter all halted Sun Devil drives.
"We didn't give up, we knew we were going to keep fighting to the end," said Dorsey.
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Hey, I wasn't sure exactly which forum/category to post this. We're considering buying a house that is well maintained, gorgeous, etc. but have found one visible problem. There are a few places on the exterior of the home where the mortar around some of the bricks appears to be cracked. Just around three or four bricks, but the cracks do go both horizontally and vertically around the brick shape. The house is about 25 years old. Is this just normal wear and tear/age, or could this be a red flag? Of course if we purchase it, we will get it professionally inspected, but I wanted to get some opinions here before we proceed in possibly writing up an offer. Thanks for any advice! |
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Cracks in bricks usually show movement in the home foundation/slab, the only real way to have it accessed is to have a professional look the home. |
How did "mortar around some of the bricks appears to be cracked" become "cracks in bricks"? You probably need to have at least a mason look at the cracks, but if they are hairline cracks with no movement they likely are nothing. The mortar may simply have dried to quickly. |
- Posted by southernmum (My Page) on Thu, Mar 10, 11 at 22:47
That's what we're hoping for, Brickeyee! Thanks, guys, for taking the time to respond! We'll see what our inspector has to say. Hopefully it's nothing but a little age. |
- Posted by southernmum (My Page) on Thu, Mar 10, 11 at 22:51
And if it helps to convey what I'm talking about better, the cracks are stair-shaped along the bricks. |
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My latest. I sorta wish the wings were different, the the rebar isn't giving me many choices. I was hoping for shorter and fatter. Eh, that'll be a fix for the next one.
And I know this is a mosaic board, but I'm thinking about making him out of polished concrete. I've got to find the right concrete blend that will allow for polishing. I've also got some rust colored concrete stain. I was thinking about staining his belly and making him a robin. Mosaic eyes and beak. Leave the rest as polished concrete. Anyone ever polish concrete? |
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- Posted by wackyweeder (My Page) on Sun, Jun 10, 12 at 19:43
Wow thanks for the link to the project! |
- Posted by murraysmom (My Page) on Mon, Jun 11, 12 at 7:25
Looks like it is going to be great!! A rusty belly? Could be an eastern bluebird too!! You've got options. LOL |
- Posted by slowmedown (My Page) on Mon, Jun 11, 12 at 7:54
Oh, this is gonna be fun to watch. Yep - NT w/surely be your teacher on this. WACKY - you're so thoughtful - I'd forgotten about this tutorial. |
- Posted by calamity_j (My Page) on Tue, Jun 12, 12 at 0:28
When I see what everybody is doing on this forum....I am starting to hang my head!!! ANOTHER Wanna Do Project!!! What fun this is looking like!!!! |
I appreciate the encouragement! And LOL, Calamity, I know the feeling. I'm trying to come up with the best concrete mix that will offer a smooth finish and will respond to sanding. I think I'm going to make a sand mix using sifted sand, 1:1 sand/cement then add this Quikrete acrylic polymer admix that is supposed to do something important. Lots of artists have mixes that use fibers, stone dust, and all these other scientific sounding things, but I called all over the place today and couldn't find a solitary place to buy any of it. So I'll have to do without. Probably a good thing, since I always attempt to make things more complicated than they need to be! |
- Posted by slowmedown (My Page) on Wed, Jun 13, 12 at 7:46
You and me both, LORI: I've looked all over for silica sand - even searched the net for places in Dallas to buy it, and it can't be found near me. That's what Riana suggested we use for the skim coat when we wanted to make a nice smooth finish. I've sifted my sand - play sand - and it doesn't help much. The pool filter sand is about the same too. Your idea of the 1 to 1 and the admix is a good idea. I used the admix too and when I made the sand casting of the Cana leaves for the birdbath. It makes a smoother consistency, and strengthens the concrete. Good luck. |
- Posted by sadiesadie (My Page) on Wed, Jun 13, 12 at 13:33
Fun project! I look forward to seeing the finished product. |
SLOW, I finally read enough concrete artists websites to strumble on this tidbit. You may already know this, but I didn't. I've been using regular sand to make my concrete. Apparently, play sand is finer. I went to Lowes this morning and sure enough, it really is a very soft, fine sand. They even referred to it as silica based sand. So I'm going to try using it for my bird. We'll see how it goes. |
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loribee, and anyone else looking for the fiber additives, try going to a concrete company - I mean the ones that fill those huge cement trucks. Bet you could talk them into some of the fiberglass they use. Only prob I see is that the fibers kind of show - like on my concrete patio. Sanding should take care of that. HTH. Rosie |
- Posted by calamity_j (My Page) on Wed, Jun 20, 12 at 10:34
YES what Rosiew said, that is where you go, I just bought a bag for $16. |
Thanks for the info! I did find a concrete company that seemed to have lots of good polymer additives. Still can't find limestone dust, but eh, I think the play sand will get me farther than the regular sand I was using before. |
- Posted by slowmedown (My Page) on Sat, Jun 23, 12 at 8:30
Have always used play sand. Sure wish I could find Silica. Limestone - that's what Riana uses too. Where I live, I just have to use what's available. You do such a good job on creting. Mr. Sea had a beautiful, smooth finish. |
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Why is this so difficult? Maybe I need to cut down some of the FN. My patch is humongous. I've only been able to find them when they move down to fold over their leaf shelter and this is often too late cuz they seem to suffer predation before then.
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- Posted by misssherry Z8/9MS (My Page) on Wed, Aug 12, 09 at 10:54
It is VERY difficult, Susan! The only way I can figure out is that I move everything I need to live out to my false nettles, and do nothing but wait for red admiral females to lay eggs - as soon as a female lays an egg, I'd immediately cut off the section of the plant with the egg on it and bring it in. Of course, I'd have to recruit people to help out, because I've got three big batches of false nettles, plus a scattering of them in my garden. If I figure out an easier way, I'll let you know, and you do the same, okay? :) If I could rid my RAs of parasitic wasps, I'd have red admirals flying everywhere! Sherry |
- Posted by susanlynne48 OKC7a (My Page) on Wed, Aug 12, 09 at 11:05
...and the spiders that lurk in the foliage too! I looked in the I saw momma, but with the texture of the leaves compounded by the wet dewdrops this morning, it was futile. I'll try to catch her again....sigh |
- Posted by butterflymomok 7 (My Page) on Wed, Aug 12, 09 at 11:06
I found an RA cat today and a whole bunch of empty leaf nests. The eggs are hard to see. Here is a photo of one that I found earlier this year--my very first egg. I'll be checking out all the patches today for more cats. Sandy |
- Posted by susanlynne48 OKC7a (My Page) on Fri, Aug 14, 09 at 15:56
Well, I finally found 2 eggs!!!!! Sandy, your photos helped immensely, but it was a very difficult job just to find these 2. They are soooo small and green like the foliage. Using a magnifying glass helped some, but a lot of it for me was sheer determination. I hope you don't mind if I re-post your link for newbies who really should check it out, if you want to find and identify eggs and new hatchlings in particular. Wow! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Sandy's photos of Eggs and Larvae
- Posted by misssherry Z8/9MS (My Page) on Fri, Aug 14, 09 at 16:16
Those are fantastic pictures, Sandy! Sherry |
- Posted by butterflymomok 7 (My Page) on Fri, Aug 14, 09 at 17:08
Thanks, Sherry and Susan. Just trying to help people find those little guys and support them. ; ) |
- Posted by susanlynne48 OKC7a (My Page) on Fri, Aug 14, 09 at 22:40
Ok [ guess what. I checked this morning and did not find any sign of an RA egg or cat. Went back out this afternoon and found up to 20 tiny nests!! Yippee!! I now know they seem to utilize the second leaf (still tender, small) and fold it over, sealed from top to bottom, which then appears to look wilted and droopy. A bunch apparently hatched late morning-early afternoon, and they are quite efficient in hastily making a tiny nest. These guys can't be more than 1/16ths to 1/32nd in size! Amazing what they can do in such a short span of time! Hope this helps! Susan |
- Posted by susanlynne48 OKC7a (My Page) on Mon, Aug 17, 09 at 12:40
Yesterday, I got all the cats changed to another container. The leaves had pretty much dried out, but after checking, the cats were doing fine. I must have had eggs, too, because I saw 2 hatching as I worked with them. The cats are so clever! As they move down to the second leaf to feed, they first chew thru the petiole to make the leaf hang down which causes the leaf to fold in half lengthwise so the tiny cat can "stitch" it closed to create its nest. They are so tiny I'm afraid I'm going to squish one as I change out the food and container. I just think that this caterpillar performs an amazing feat in fashioning its nest. I, for one, am very impressed! |
- Posted by misssherry Z8/9MS (My Page) on Mon, Aug 17, 09 at 13:49
Me, too, Susan! And isn't it a chore to keep them stocked in fresh food, when they make such a mess out of their leaves? Or maybe you haven't gotten to that stage yet, when they weave three or four leaves together in a wad, then eat parts of each leaf here and there. I don't mind, though - I just LOVE red admirals! Sherry |
- Posted by bettyd_z7_va 7 (My Page) on Sat, Jun 18, 11 at 7:33
I bumped this back up because I was going through the old posts to try to learn more about my new obsession and found this WONDERFUL link to Sandy's photos of eggs and larvae waaaaaay down on page 66! It is the most informative of anything I've found so far. It is an excellent reference for newbies like me. I've saved it to my favorites so I will always have it. Thanks, Sandy, for taking the time to post this for us. Betty |
- Posted by butterflymomok (My Page) on Sat, Jun 18, 11 at 9:38
Betty, Thanks for the suggestion. I'll add that to the website. I want the website to be as informative as possible. sandy |
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