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Date: 18 November 2005
Periodically we review university policies to assure our continued compliance with applicable regulations. Examination of the extra compensation policy that applies to faculty appointed for the nine month academic year indicates that this policy needs to be brought in line with the standard at almost every other U.S. institution.
Specifically, for those on nine month academic year contracts, extra compensation derived from grants and contracts, will be limited to a maximum of three months, providing guidelines with respect to vacation, etc. are adhered to and the granting agency permits it. (For example, the National Science Foundation generally does not permit more than two summer months of support for their grantees.)
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Politics of administrative units
By Wali Mohammad Sheikh
The NC-Congress alliance headed by Omar abdullah as chief minister has been in news from the last a few days for proposal to create new administrative units of sub divisions, tehsils, C D blocks, niabats and patwar halqas besides rationalization of various administrative units in Jammu and Kashmir. This is happening in the last leg of this government's tenure. The step is indeed a forward movement though inordinately belated in taking the administration to the doorsteps of the aspiring people living in farflung and inaccessible areas who for even very petty matters have to cover and trudge a long distance to approach the authorities for the purpose of solving their problems. The belated move atleast may lay a foundation for working on it further by the next government in terms of arranging finance, infrastructure on the basis of well laid out policy of the present government.
It is also appreciable that on the insistence of Congress party as the alliance partner, an attempt is being made to make the Ganai commission report of 2011 rather inclusive to serve the political purpose of some influential ministers. Hence the cabinet sub committee, comprising of ministers from both Congress and NC and MLAs of all the constituencies, constituted for the purpose, would have taken the view of all the concerned stakeholders in all the three regions- Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.
However, since the delimitation report was submitted by the Ganai commission about more than 3 years back in 2011 the inordinately belated move by the government now at the fag end of its tenure appears to be more an election stunt so as to take political mileage out of it just before a few months of the conduct of the parliamentary and assembly election. Besides, the government has yet to spell out the source of funds for infrastructure in terms of availability of land, construction of building, supporting staff and its salary, equipment etc so that people are apprised about the development in detail for their analysis, viewpoint, objection if any and so on and so forth. Is the tax payers money used for conduct of meetings and allied things in this connection at different places in all the three regions on ministers, MLAs et al is being utilised effectively?
Keeping in view the above background the main opposition party i.e.PDP's argument holds water that a special assembly session may be held to thrash out the issue exhaustively so as to consensually arrive at the areas for decentralisation of the administrative units, rationalisation of existing administrative units, source of funds for the creation/ reorganisation of administrative units and other related issues in its agenda.
The absence of holding of such a special meeting of the assembly would construe to mean failure of democratic system in respect of such momentous issues in the state, thereby leading to the conclusion that the move of creating/reorganisation of the administrative units is farcical and is a manoeuvre to serve petty political purpose of garnering the votes from gullible people of the state in the upcoming elections. However, the people are not so gullible as not to understand the manipulative politics of the government as they already know fully well the fate of Panchayat election where as yet the requisite power, authority and funds are to flow to the panchayats elected by the people a few years back. They also know that the conduct of election of the other two tiers of panchayat and local bodies has not been conducted and the state as such has lost a huge amount of money for the developmental purpose from the central government .
The government is, therefore, constitutionally and statutorily bound to hold a special meeting of the assembly to discuss and arrive at the agenda as discussed above and leave no scope for issuing the orders in a hush hush and secretive manner to satisfy the aspirations of some influential ministers only and as such selectively create administrative units which would open pandora's box because the order would be administrative rather than political.
(The author is retired administrative officer IMPA)
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Go back to Reagan's 66th birthday, Feb. 6, 1977. If you thought the death knell had been sounded for conservatism after 2008, you clearly did not live through 1976. Reagan had lost the GOP nomination, and President Ford had been defeated by a fresh face who promised hope to a discouraged nation, Jimmy Carter. What's more, the Republicans had been reduced to a mere 143 seats in the House and 38 in the Senate, many of which were held by men well to the left of Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins.
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A fantastical, riveting experience marred by boring dialogue and forgettable characters.
Recently there has been resurgence in westerner themed action-RPG games. 2011 saw the likes of Skyrim and Dark Souls come out as well as many other similarly themed games being announced for 2012. At first Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning seemed like "another Action-RPG" game. However when you took a closer look at the people working on the game you would realize the amount of experience and skill that is behind the title. The Lore and world is written by New York best seller R .A. Salvatore, the art is done by famed comic book artist Todd McFarlane, and the game's creative director is Ken Rolston who previously world on the Elder's Scrolls series . Theoretically speaking Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning seemed to be a dream come true for fans of the genre. While Kingdom of Amalur does not do anything revolutionary to the genre, it's definitely a fun and highly engaging title that Fantasy Action-RPG fans should check out.
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Imagineering is a pretty big talent pool.
I'm guessing you're meaning the concept guys, yeah?
If that's the case, I would personally risk an entire WDI career on trying to re-introduce 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea to the Magic Kingdom, using essentially the same ride technology, layout and plot, but using some of the undersea technology currently being utilised out in California for Submarine Voyage's recommisioning.
I heard a rumour from someone that if Finding Nemo - Submarine Voyage is popular enough out in California, the company would consider cloning it in WDW, which essentially opens the flood gates for a 20K return. While I doubt the authenticity of said rumour, it does make some sense. If it is proved Disneyland fans still enjoy the old-style submarine attractions, why shouldn't WDW fans?


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In my daily interaction with search engine marketing clients, I come across bad habits that businesses and individuals continually repeat.
I see a very high percentage of website owners with little to no understanding of how to build a search engine-friendly site. That's typically my first encounter. The cash drain isn't as apparent then as during my second encounter: pay per click, specifically Google AdWords.
This column assumes that you're fairly new to Google AdWords. If you want to educate yourself further, the 10 to 20 hours you can spend at the Google AdWords Learning Center is well worth it. You also can take the certification exam if you meet their requirements. You need to manage at least one AdWords account and keep at least $1,000 "spend" for 90 days to be allowed to take the exam.
For more information, review the following websites:
- adwords.google.com/support
- adwords.blogspot.com
- groups.google.com/group/adwords-help
They contain additional tips, as well as real-world comments from professionals and others in the field.
Once you've familiarized yourself with AdWords and are ready to set up a campaign, be sure to avoid these top 11 money-wasting mistakes.
1. Not turning off the content network.
When first setting up a campaign, turn off the content network. This option is "on" by default, and you're lucky if it works for you in the first run. It's a form of contextual advertising and tries to position your ads on sites like About.com, The New York Times, Food Network and others. You typically will see high impressions in your system, but often low CTR--click-through-rates, as determined by impressions to clicks--and low-quality clicks. These aren't serious buyers; they're wasting your dollars and time.
2. Using too many keywords.
When creating new campaigns and ad groups, many people begin by entering every keyword under the sun. Don't. Targeting is key; think about your niche and the categories within it. You can use tools like the Wordtracker Free Suggestion Tool to determine which keywords to begin with. Then, when you have a list together, refer to tip No. 6 below.
3. Ignoring the competition.
Analyze your competitors. One way is to use the Google Keyword Tool. Select "site-related keywords" and enter the competitor's website to pull keyword groups from their pages. Also, check their sites for an overall impression and for content. Do some more digging at SpyFu.com to find more on rankings and competitive PPC spending. Look at the search results pages after entering their top keywords in Google, review their ads, think about text and prepare for tip No. 4.
4. Not including keywords in the ad text.
Use keywords in the title of the ad, but also in the ad copy. So many ad copywriters forget to include the keyword phrase in the actual body of the ad text. Write clearly and provide relevant content for both users and the Google AdBot. Create a matching, relevant landing page to satisfy users and obtain a higher Google Quality Score.
5. Sending visitors to your homepage.
Most PPC accounts I come across send traffic and visitors to their homepage. But there's simply too much information there, and visitors may leave your site. Realize that narrow-casting is better than broad-casting in almost every case.
6. Using too many broad keywords.
Creating ad campaigns and ad groups with tightly matched keywords is necessary, but most folks don't do it. You should place only a few keywords into each ad group and add more groups to accommodate new "themed" keywords. Google maxes out at 100 ad groups per account; I believe they'll raise this at some point.
7. Using broad match.
When you set up Google AdWords for the first time and input a keyword, the default type is broad match. While broad match can work for you, I always recommend using phrase and exact match types to start and track the performance from there. AdWords also has a negative match type, which is overlooked most of the time. Examples of match types are:
- Broad: leather jacket (any order, any word, not as targeted, more clicks)
- Phrase: "leather jacket" (this order, words before and after, more targeted, OK clicks)
- Exact: [leather jacket] (this order, no other words, highly targeted, least clicks)
- Negative: - pink (this would not show ads for "pink leather jacket")
Yahoo! Search Marketing includes match types as well. Make sure you understand them and where they're different. Begin with the standard match type, which is not the default.
The author is an Entrepreneur contributor. The opinions expressed are those of the writer.
Jon Rognerud is a recognized authority on SEO, who has spent more than 20 years creating and managing web and marketing projects from small to large companies, including positions at online giant Yahoo!. He is the founder of Chaosmap.com, a leading search marketing company in Los Angeles, CA. He plans, builds and delivers profit-making SEO, PPC and Social Media training, consulting as well as breakthrough speaking seminars. He also blogs on his website, http://www.jonrognerud.com


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This bi-level 29/30th floor apartment is wonderfully spacious and is flooded with sunlight by day, thanks to its floor-to-ceiling windows looking out across the city all the way to the Rio de la Plata. The unobstructed views of the city and skyline are equally dramatic by night. Each room features a panoramic view of the city, the Rio de la Plata and on to Uruguay.
This penthouse apartment is in an upscale, brand-new building completed in September 2009. The building features 24/7 security, 5 modern elevators, gym, and private gardens with a 25-meter heated swimming pool. The gym is located on the 31st floor and features the most incredible views of the city while you are working out.
The location can't be beat, with easy access to all public transportation. Just 2 blocks from the apartment, there is a stop on the Metro/subway line D that connects Palermo Soho with the downtown area, Recoleta, and Belgrano. Many bus lines also stop nearby, and taxis are available at any hour.
This elegant, ultra-modern apartment is the perfect option for travelers wanting to avoid small, cramped hotel rooms. No expense was spared furnishing this apartment. The furniture is all high-end, custom made for this apartment.
It is a perfect alternative for those that do not want to be cramped in a smaller hotel room. No expense was spared furnishing this apartment. The furniture is all high-end custom made for this apartment. This apartment also includes Apple TV in the apartment to enjoy your favorite music or movies on your laptop computer on iTunes or you can watch YouTube videos directly on the TV without your laptop with the Apple TV unit. There are also hundreds of radio stations you can listen to free.
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Three male and three female volunteers, of varying ages and weights, trialled the breathalysers. After drinking no alcohol for 24 hours they first rated each breathalyser for its instructions and ease of use — and then had lunch and started drinking.To keep the trial realistic, we let them drink as much as they wanted, pouring the amounts they'd normally pour, because most people don't drink strictly according to standard drink servings. However, we did measure how many standard drinks each trialist consumed, in order to give a useful comparison to government advertised safe drinking guidelines (see How many drinks?).After about three hours each trialist waited for 20 minutes to allow any mouth alcohol to disappear, then took a BAC reading from each device. They also had blood samples taken at the same time. After another hour of drinking, a second round of readings and blood samples were taken. The blood samples were analysed for BAC at a professional pathology lab, and we used the results as a benchmark for the breathalysers.Breathalysers measure breath alcohol rather than blood alcohol, and while there's an accepted ratio between the two, it can vary slightly from person to person. Breathalysers are therefore generally calibrated to err on the side of caution. Because of this we decided it was OK for a BAC of 0.045 or more to give a reading of 0.05 or more, or 'over the limit', depending on the type of breathalyser.
Blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, is usually expressed as the number of grams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. It's just a measurement: different people will have a different BAC after drinking the same amount, and will be affected differently by it. But for legal purposes it's useful for setting limits.
In Australia, it's illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.05 or over. (That's one twentieth of a gram of alcohol in each 100 mL of blood.)
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Hello everyone, The time has come for me to do the first pruning on my family's new orchard. There trees were all planted last spring as approximately 3/4 inch ~30 inch tall whips. These trees were all bought from Stark Bros. Sorry for the information overload request, I just want to try to make sure what I'm doing before i go chopping away! Anyway, I've been trying to read on how I should prune these up. I'm planning to do central leader pruning on the apples (all semi dwarf) and pears (full size). Open center on the peaches (full size), and not sure on the plums and cherries (all dwarf). After looking at some of these I thought I would snap some pictures and see if I can get some help/thoughts on how to prune these up. Your help is greatly appreciated! Example pictures follow. Golden Delicious (got a few like this) - nice leader, prune that big branch coming off right where the leader does? Some of the scaffold branches I would keep are very short, prune them back anyway? Lots of low branch growth, prune that all off, right? Honeycrisp - seems like not very much growth. Easy to pick leader but low and short scaffold branches. Stark Surecrop and Northstar cherries and Bubblegum Plum(dwarf varieties) - Very little growth it seems (they did leaf out nice, just didnt grow very much. Normal for dwarf varities to grow this little? Not sure at all how to prune! Superior Plum - looks like it wants to be open center? Grew WAY more than my other 3 dwarf trees. Intrepid Peach - Grew alot, reading that maybe I should have pruned last summer. If pruning to open center it looks like I would remove the top two branches and then use the next three big branches? Or no? Reliance peach - Looks like it wants to be central leader. How to make this open center? Moonglow Pear - scaffold branches look too high Starking Delicious Pear - Nice leader. Scaffold branches look too low? |
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- Posted by windfall_rob vt4 (My Page) on Thu, Mar 14, 13 at 22:41
Hopefully some of the more experienced will chime in...but these are just small new trees. Last year they were mostly dealing with the shock of transplant. I would be reluctant to take much from any. |
Thanks for your thoughts rob. I thought prunimg to a central leader was going to be easy based on what I'd read but then I saw that my trees don't look like the example trees. I'm not opposed to not doing much pruning his year I just want to try to do what is best for the trees. Any other thoughts would be greatly appreciated! |
- Posted by windfall_rob vt4 (My Page) on Fri, Mar 15, 13 at 12:39
Yes, the books make it sound so easy, with those pictures of the nice well shaped trees......they never look like that especially when young, but they do smooth out and fill out as time goes by so don't panic if they seem misshapen now. It is easy to over prune, it makes you feel like you are doing something. But early on I think it's best to only take out what you really have to...the lighter your pruning the sooner the trees will bear I am still a rank amateur, so take my advice with great caution. There are a number of folks here that really know their stuff and hopefully they will chime in and correct me before I steer you wrong! |
- Posted by scottfsmith 6B-7A-MD (My Page) on Fri, Mar 15, 13 at 13:30
I agree with Rob that those guys did not put on much growth so you want to give them another year for more major training. I would also put a whole bunch of compost on each tree, given how little they grew they may be unhappy with the soil they are in. There are a few places where limbs are close to one another, remove one of the two. Also all those tiny guys on the lower trunk I would trim off. The peach and plum with more growth could be trained a bit, pick three scaffolds and get them evenly spread out and trim off the rest. Scott |
Thanks for the continued thoughts all. I'll go easy on the pruning this spring. Really dissapointed to hear that the growth from the first year seems to have amounted to less than would typically be seen. We were part of last years drought but I thought I watered then pretty well every 7-10 days. I'll make sure to compost around them. Hope it helps! About of the trees put on good growth, like the plum and peach shown above, I just didn't picture them. Then others grew little as shown above. |
Any other thoughts would be appreciated, thanks everyone. |
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Christine F. Giesa, D.O.
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Christine F. Giesa, D.O., FACOEP-d, was named the new director of Osteopathic Medical Education for Crozer-Keystone Health System and director of the Osteopathic Rotating Internship Program at Delaware County Memorial Hospital, effective February 2012.
Giesa is an 18-year member of Delaware County Memorial Hospital's medical staff who is board-certified in emergency medicine. Giesa succeeds James E. McHugh, D.O., FACP, MBA, who retired in January 2012 from his position of 15 years as director of Osteopathic Medical Education for Crozer-Keystone Health System and director of the Osteopathic Rotating Internship program at DCMH.
"It's truly an honor to follow in Dr. McHugh's footsteps," Giesa says. "I have worked with him for many years, and he has taught me a lot along the way. I plan on continuing the advancement of our very highly regarded Osteopathic Internship Program."
Giesa, who is an attending physician in the Emergency Department at Delaware County Memorial Hospital, earned her doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed an internship at St. Joseph's Hospital of Philadelphia, and her residency in emergency medicine at Albert Einstein Medical Center, also in Philadelphia.
She is a Distinguished Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians, and was recently elected to its board of directors. Giesa is also an assistant professor of Emergency Medicine at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
"I am confident that Dr. Giesa will thrive in this position," McHugh says. "She has been involved in the education of the osteopathic medicine emergency residents for many years, and with her education and experiences, she will be a great leader for the program."
Crozer-Keystone's Osteopathic Rotating Internship program, which is based at DCMH, is a systemic post-doctoral program with interns rotating at DCMH, Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital. The challenge to "think systemically" relative to the post-doctoral program was given to McHugh 15 years ago. In addition to the many years that the osteopathic internship has given to the health system and the community, it has garnered many accolades and published more scientific papers, both statewide and national, than any other one-year post-doctoral program in this area. After serving the one-year internship, the graduates have gone onto residencies and fellowships within Crozer-Keystone and beyond.
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This picture shows some of the monofilament line that I recently collected from our Monofilament Line Collection Tubes we have installed a six locations on the Snoqualmie River. Its great to see that some fishermen are using these! Unfortunately, they collect some garbage as well, in spite of... [ READ MORE... ]
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The 3rd Annual Run with the Kokanee Fun Run will be help on Saturday, October 18 at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah. The run begins at 9:00 am and will end at 12:00.
This is a major fun-raiser for our chapter and is critical to our efforts to help restore Kokanee in Lake Sammamish and its... [ READ MORE... ]
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Our monthly chapter meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 10 at 7:00 pm at the Issaquah Brewhouse. This month's featured speaker will be Justin Spinelli with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Justin will be talking about use of volunteer efforts to collect fishing related data to... [ READ MORE... ]
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Monthly chapter meeting. Featured speaker is Dr. Jenifer McIntyre from the WSU Extension Lab in Puyallup, WA. Dr McIntyre will talk about storm water runoff and its affect on fish, including pre-spawn mortality in coho salmon. Come and here a really good presentation! In addition, there will be... [ READ MORE... ]
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The lower river is flow ice right now, but this is normal and is usually gone by February. Big Pines, down in the lower canyon, is the access area most affected. Try walking in/floating the upper river between S. Cle Elum and East Cle Elum WDFW access areas, although the East access can be very... [ READ MORE... ]
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Reviewed Lentil Soup
Feb 26, 2012 in Food Network Community Toolbox on FoodNetwork.com
"Mr. Brown, you did it again. This soup was easy to make and delicious.
After reading the reviews, I used a pinch of salt instead of using 2 teaspoons and that was enough salt for the entire pot of soup. The recipe itself is very basic so you can add anything you want. I added garlic, kale, and basil leaves. And since I didn't have grains..."
Reviewed French Quarter Beignets
Feb 23, 2012 in Food Network Community Toolbox on FoodNetwork.com
"AMAZING! The recipe was easy to follow and the result was delicious, fluffy, yummy, perfect beignets. I cut the recipe in half and that was still too much dough for me to cook at once, so I cut the half batch in half and saved some dough for the next day. Both times I cooked up the beignets were a success. I highly suggest any beignet lovers to t..."
Reviewed Curried Kielbasa and Black Beans
Oct 24, 2011 in on Food.com
"As the author stated, it does sound like an odd combination, but I love it! I added some cayenne pepper and red chili flakes to make it a bit spicier since I found out that my curry powder is not a pure curry (the ingredients list says, "spices"...so I'm feeling a bit gypped). The recipe is easy, the results are flavorful and delicious, and I will..."
Reviewed 100 % whole wheat bread
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"Love, love, love it! Super easy, simple, and delicious. This was my first attempt at whole wheat bread and I am very pleased with the result. The loaf was everything I could ever ask for in a whole wheat bread and the ingredient list is perfect--simple and nothing crazy (ex. potato flakes...gross). I halved the recipe to only make one loaf, becau..."


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Mazel Tov
OPB | Dec. 12, 2002 9 a.m.
Mazel Tov Orchestra's Sammy Epstein leads one of the last remaining klezmer bands in Oregon. Klezmer is the happy blend of Eastern European Jewish music and jazz. Sammy uses some of Oregon's finest jazz musicians in this delightful group.
First Broadcast: 2002
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I live in Alabama. I have a husband of 23 years and 2 teen-age boys. One is a recent high school graduate, and one will be a senior this year. I have always enjoyed cooking and baking for them, as well as their classes at school. My favorite cookbooks are the church and community type books, as well as 'Thirty years of Southern Living' and The Best of Southern Living'.
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Komatsu intros D51i-22 crawler dozer with fully automatic blade control
Posted By Amanda Bayhi On January 29, 2014 @ 6:50 pm In New Road Products,News & Analysis,Products | No Comments
Komatsu America on Wednesday introduced its D51i-22 crawler dozer for the North American market.
The intelligent machine control dozer features fully automatic blade control capabilities and performs both automated rough dozing and finish grading.
Available in longer track-ground standard (EX) and low ground pressure (PX) models, the dozer's operating weights range from 27,381 to 29,057 pounds depending on the configuration, with a net 130 horsepower at 2,200 rpm.
The fully automatic blade control allows it to perform both rough dozing and high-precision finish grading in automatic mode. When rough dozing, the fully automatic blade control control monitors blade load and adjusts blade elevation, then adjusts when work is near the target finish grade.
The machine's integrated sensor package — which includes a factory-installed cab top global navigation satellite system (GNSS) antenna, enhanced inertial measurement unit (IMU+) and stroke sensing hydraulic cylinders — eliminates the need to install and remove GNS antennas and cables every day. The GNSS antenna measures actual elevations to provide accurate surface data.
Customer-selectable dozing modes allow the operator to tailor system response to current machine operation, while blade load settings are adjustable between pre-sets to match material conditions. A stroke sensing angle cylinder measures the actual angle of the blace for grading accuracy on cross-slope.
The dozer also includes Komatsu's Komtrax technology for fleet monitoring, as well as Topcon's construction management system.
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At Z Place, oenophiles sample a medley of newly discovered domestic and imported wine varietals along with handpicked pairings of complementary cheeses. Douse your mouth with red selections including the medium-bodied merlot—which harmonizes with tangy gruyere, parmesan, and gorgonzola—as well as the mildly fruity cabernet sauvignon, complemented with nutty and sharp cheddar and blue cheese. Feta, goat cheese, and asiago bring the tart notes of the sauvignon blanc to life like a lime playing a kazoo. Grab a grape-blooded partner for a sipping soirée within Z Place's charming pale-yellow and red confines, littered with an abundance of wine bottles, high-top tables, chalkboard signage, and a Persian rug.
Nestled along the historic Old National Road, J&J Winery immerses visitors in the charming ambiance of a bucolic countryside estate, plying them with feasts of tasty Italian fare and mouth-watering homemade wines. Inside or on the deck, guests sample the winery's own crisp chardonnays or fruity cabernets over cheese plates, pulled-pork sandwiches, and portobello-and-gouda pizzas plucked from under the nose of a fire-breathing brick oven. Big Dawg Brew Haus, located on J&J's property, joins the winery in sharing the fruits of its labor, which include such brews as Saxy Blonde pale ale and Grandma's imperial oatmeal stout. In addition to regaling guests with tasty pours of beer and vino and delectable Italian feasts, J&J Winery hosts weddings and serenades crowds with live blues, folk, jazz, and whale sounds.
Situated amidst 80 acres of rolling countryside, Chateau de Pique Winery hosts wine tastings inside a fully restored, 19th-century horse barn. Glasses swirl handcrafted wines such as bold, dry reds, Late Harvest Riesling, buttery Chardonel, and juicy Peach Bum. In warmer months, a 6,500-square-foot tent accommodates up to 350 guests during special events, and two satellite tasting rooms provide sips in Indianapolis and Clarksville year-round.
Racks of obsidian and golden bottles line the monolithic wine wall of Camelot Cellars's rustic boutique, bringing together varietals crafted by the winery and selections from around the world. Beneath chandeliers and brick facades, guests clink glasses of aromatic vintages and play favorite xylophone songs on themed tasting flights served atop the smooth contours of the locally hewn wooded bar. Small plates of cheeses, meats, and bread also gather nearby, cleansing palates and bringing out the wine's subtler tones. Nearby, the convivial sound of good cheer emanated from the Tuscan Table and the private Tuscan Room, which house large groups and may be rented out for gatherings.
Not satisfied to fill their casks with only their own brews, the winery also aids clients in handcrafting their own artisan wines. With the help of a resident expert, prospective vintners assemble their preferred style of wine, leaving it in the capable hands of the winery for 6–12 weeks. Each bottle is then identified with a custom label, making perfect keepsakes for weddings, parties, or obedience-school graduations.
Established: 1977
Handicap Accessible: No
Staff Size: 2?10 people
Parking: Parking lot
Reservations/Appointments: Optional
Most popular offering: Wine tasting, glass of wine, wine bottle
Pro Tip: Wine tasting at Wyandotte is fun and informative. Don't worry if you are not an expert!
Walk-ins Welcome: Yes
What sets your business apart from your competition?
Wyandotte is a very relaxed, laid-back environment. Our motto is "You enter a customer, but leave a friend!" We want people to feel comfortable during their visit, and do our best to provide a comfortable place to learn about and enjoy a wine tasting or a glass of wine. We make a variety of wine styles from dry to sweet and red to white and even fruit wines. Our goal is that everyone who comes in can find something that they enjoy.
What was the inspiration for starting this business?
Wyandotte was started in 1977 by a man who had a passion for making great wine. We purchased the winery in 2006 with the same passion. Our winemaker, Robin Coolidge, loves to make wine, but he loves it even more when people take the wine home and enjoy it with family and friends.
Is there anything else you want to add that we didn't cover?
Too many people get too wrapped up in the mystery of wine. Yes, it is a very complex beverage, and appreciating the subtle character in good wine takes time. But wine is really about enjoyment, about enhancing your time with family and friends. We try very hard to make sure that wine does not become intimidating. We spend time educating those that are new to wine and making sure they feel comfortable with a tasting. For those that are more experienced, we have wonderful wines that we are sure will satisfy a discriminating palate.
What is the best reaction you?ve ever gotten from a customer?
Our favorite reaction is having people come back again and again to enjoy our wine, or events, and our company.
What?s your favorite part about your job?
Meeting new people and having them enjoy our wine!
Via Vecchia Winery provides a wide range of alternative red wines that are made using a sustainable, natural process. Developed from traditional Tuscan methods observed via traditional American spy satellites, the winemaking relies on California's finest grape globules, sedimentation-based filtration, and zero added colorings, enzymes, or lab-created yeasts or sugars. The resulting wines—four well-balanced blends known as Trovato, Adamo, Jorro-Ma, and Trouvé—boast an earthy taste with nary a hint of unwanted chemicals or preservatives. Tasting hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and reservations are required, so call ahead or send a message in a bottle.


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And make no mistake, merchandise is the engine driving the ongoing expansion of the so-called "World of Cars," which now features planes, trains and other vehicles alongside the original's automobile-centric cast. To give Pixar plausible deniability about being involved with the continued milking of this cash cow, the company's overlords at Disney have handed off the expanded universe to another production arm, DisneyToon Studios, the outfit that makes most of the direct-to-DVD sequels to the Mouse House's legacy favorites. (Their less-than-auspicious filmography includes Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World, Kronk's New Groove and—perhaps the most unnecessary sequel of all time—Bambi II.) Planes: Fire and Rescue follows directly on the heels of last summer's Planes, a movie intended for a DVD-only premiere which flew into theatres at the last minute to take advantage of a dearth of late-summer kiddie fare. That strategy paid off in a $200 million worldwide box-office haul, thus earning this hastily made sequel a more prominent release date and ad campaign.
For their first venture into Pixar territory, DisneyToon stuck close to the Cars template, retuning the story of a championship racecar who learns how to be an ordinary jalopy into the story of an ordinary crop-duster who learns how to be a championship racing plane. Perhaps because Fire and Rescue came together in a hurry, it doesn't so much possess a full narrative arc as an extremely basic premise. Having improbably won the around-the-world race depicted in the last film, amiable everyplane Dusty (Dane Cook) is…um, flying high—that is, until he learns that his racing days might be doomed thanks to an equipment failure that may be unfixable. In order to help out a friend—and because he's gotta do something as the movie's hero—he decides to try his wings at a new profession: wildlife firefighter.
Making the flight to a gorgeous national park (that's managed to stay pristine despite the steady stream of carbon emissions from its four-wheeled, oil-guzzling visitors), Dusty receives a crash course in combating wilderness flame wars under the tutelage of gruff rescue helicopter Blade Ranger (Ed Harris). He also befriends Blade's outfit of blandly characterized eccentrics, ranging from sunny Super Scooper Lil' Dipper (Julie Bowen) to wizened heavy-lift copter—and unfortunate Native American stereotype—Windlifter (Wes Studi). While occasional conflict is provided by the vaguely villainous Cad Spinner (John Michael Higgins), the greedy proprietor of a lavish lodge nestled within the park's rolling hills, maybe five minutes of the movie's brief 84-minute runtime are given over to anything resembling a plot. Instead, what dominates the proceedings are the extended firefighting sequences and bits of comic business involving existing and newly introduced vehicles, all of which are no doubt available for purchase at your favorite local and online retailers.
Considering the second-rate storytelling on display in the first Planes, very little was likely lost in co-writer/director Bobs Gannaway's decision to glide over that in Fire and Rescue. And not for nothing, but few professions are as visually dynamic—or as popular amongst kids—as firefighting and, to their credit, Gannaway and the rest of the animation team do go all-out in the planes-vs.-flames set-pieces, handily lapping the perfunctory racing sequences in the previous movie. An opening dedication pays homage to the men and women who battle real-life forest fires and the movie does a fine job showcasing both the thrill factor and fear factor that accompany this line of work. (Coming out of the theatre, my seven-year-old screening companion, who had spent the entirety of the flame-bathed climax applauding every one of Dusty's close saves, nixed a career as a fire and rescue pilot because it looked "way too dangerous.") Still, the pronounced absence of unexpected, resonant plot points and endearing, layered characters—two hallmarks of any Pixar favorite—speaks to how much of this "World of Cars" brand extension is about merchandising rather than storytelling. Will kids be entertained in the moment by Fire and Rescue? Sure…but they'd almost certainly dream up more imaginative stories just playing with the toys.
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- Color: Orange Or Red
- Age: Adult
- Sex: Male
- Hair: Short
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I am already neutered, up to date with shots, and declawed.
Adult, Shorthaired, Neutered Male, Orange Tiger with White, declawed. Picked up by our Animal Control Officer and unclaimed, Murph was then turned over to PCS. Murph has an amazing personality! He is mellow, friendly and so loving. Murph is currently being treated for a corneal ulcer. His last recheck showed that the ulcer is almost completely healed. Other than the eye which is resolving, he has been declared to be in excellent health. Murph is a great cat and would love a family to take him home.
To adopt any of our wonderful shelter cats, please fill out our adoption application which is found here.
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Why Adoption is a Great Option
Murph, a Medway Domestic Shorthair cat was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Domestic Shorthair for sale in Medway, or seeking a Domestic Shorthair cat from a breeder in Medway.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Medway already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Medway breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Domestic Shorthair breeders who help with Domestic Shorthair rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Medway paves the way for another one to be saved.


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The Printing Impressions 400
December 2008The listings include company name and headquarters location; parent company, if applicable; current and previous year's rankings; most recent and previous year's fiscal sales; percentage change; primary specialties; principal officer(s); as well as number of employees, manufacturing plants and total press units.
Financial information for the PI 400 rankings was provided voluntarily by privately held and employee-owned firms. We also did not allow companies that were close to completing a fiscal year to provide projected/estimated sales figures. As a result, printers shown on this list were most often reporting 2007 sales as their most recent figures. Revenues for Canadian companies were converted to U.S. dollar equivalents, where applicable.
Despite our repeated attempts, various privately held companies refused to divulge their annual printing sales figures. As a result, they were not included. And some firms that did participate, notably RR Donnelley, Valassis and Vertis Communications, would or could not break down their annual sales by the various print market specialties that we track.
Company rankings for the current and previous year are based on sales figures reported to us in 2008. Therefore, printers that revised their previous year revenues may have changed their ranking as compared with where they were actually ranked in last year's Printing Impressions 400. Similarly, the percentage change in sales is calculated on the most recent sales information provided.
Also, individual printing companies that are part of larger graphic arts networks—such as Consolidated Graphics—are not listed separately. In essence, to do so would be to show sales figures twice. Instead, only the revenues of the entire umbrella corporation are included. In the case of a holding company that owns a graphic arts firm, the printing operation is listed in our rankings with the holding company's name appearing beneath it. —The Editors
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Should your company have appeared on this ranking? If so, we want to know for next year's listing. Write to: Printing Impressions, Attn: Special Projects Editor, 1500 Spring Garden St., 12th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130.
The 2008 Printing Impressions 400 was compiled by Julie Greenbaum, Associate Editor.


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Food, that's my number one thought these days, food. While trying to get our eating habits under control (eating "real" food, nothing with more than five ingredients) I have taken an almost obsessive look at the nations' food system. We have been buying over-processed, chemically enhanced food for years and it's scary.
As you all know from my past column regarding GMOs (genetically modified organism) in our food, I am taking my head out of the sand and dealing with this overwhelming problem straight on. There is no way that I can go totally cold turkey and eat "whole" foods, foods that have not been altered in any way. It's unfortunate but that is impossible. You would have to shop at five different grocery stores to accomplish this and have a multitude of extra grocery money. I am doing the best I can and going for the "real" food, with five ingredients or less and if there is something I can't pronounce involved, it's a big NO.
I do buy organic produce, to ensure we are not getting food that has been genetically modified. I do buy organic eggs for the same reason. And to add to all of this, my sweet boy's food allergies may be on the rise, so now I have to cut out all soy, gluten and dairy from his diet. It's crazy but doable; meat; fruit and veggies are about all he can eat. We have an appointment with a highly recommended allergist in three weeks, and while I am not one to wish my life away, I can't wait for that day to get here. I need to know what is causing his discomfort.
It's amazing how quickly you can get obsessed with something, or maybe it's just me. I read every label at the store and am appalled at what's in foods that I used to get because I thought they were good for us. It's craziness and I feel like one big science experiment. In a study released about three weeks ago, "European researchers confirmed today, rats fed GMO food developed tumors and other serious health problems at an alarming rate compared to the control group. It isn't too soon to pull GMOs out of the food supply based on today's news."- PR Newswire
Does this make you think twice before picking up that frozen corn in Walmart. The nations' chief retailer will now be stocking the shelves with GMO corn from America's largest bio-agriculture company, Monsanto. Walmart says that they will not label which of their products are made with GMOs. The very GMO corn that Walmart will be carrying has been genetically engineered to include chemicals right inside the corn. So beware when you pick up your frozen veggies and see just "corn" under ingredients or any other produce for that matter. The only way to ensure that you are not eating genetically modified produce is to buy organic.
Buying organic can be overwhelming. As stated, I have started with just produce; eggs and I do buy organic peanut butter because name brands all have soy in them. Is it more expensive, a little but not terrible. For example, at Kroger, regular bananas are .49 cents a pound and organic are .59 cents a pound. Just a ten-cent difference, it's doable. Eventually I would like to be able to confidently say that I KNOW exactly what we are eating, but I don't know when or how that will happen.
And just for the record, in case you were curious, I have not had a soda in over a month. However, when I do give in and drink one, at least I am making an educated choice. I know that what I am drinking isn't good for me. So, that's what I will leave you with. Take this and keep in the back of your mind. When you are at the grocery store, don't worry about the fat and calories labels, take a look to the right and read the ingredients, I bet you will be surprised.


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