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The OGA was recently contacted by CTV out of London in order to learn more about geocaching. The OGA executive for Southwestern Ontario, Dave Stephens, along with Masterninja joined the reporter for some geocaching. Click on the image to see the piece that aired on CTV. Thanks Dave and Matt for helping spread the word!
Selective Geocaching Ban
We were notified earlier this week that effective June 1, 2013 the Bruce Trail Conservancy has selectively banned physical geocaches along 12% of the Bruce Trail. Only lands owned or directly managed by the Bruce Trail Conservancy are affected.
Earth caches or other "virtual" geocaches may be approved with prior approval from the Bruce Trail Conservancy. It has been explained to the Conservancy that virtual caches cannot get published but they are referring to any non-physical geocache.
The policy notice that we received on June 24th can be found here – BTC Policy
We are characterizing this as a ban because that is effectively what it is. The Conservancy had minimal engagement from the previous OGA executive before they imposed their policy. The Conservancy made no attempt to contact the current executive in the past five months and no draft policy was ever provided for comment or feedback.
Any cache within the 12% of the trail affected will need to be removed. The BTC has not told us which part of the trail this is so we can't provide guidance on that. Only the BTC can tell if the cache is on owned land. We will provide more guidance if it becomes available. Keep in mind that the Conservancy only has this kind of authority on land it owns or directly manages. The land owner is the only person that can determine was is allowed and what isn't. If you have already sought land owner approval then your cache will not be affected.
The BTC decision occurred in part because of an incident where caches were placed without permission causing a land owner to revoke permission for the trail to pass through their property. Understandably the BTC had to take action. In our estimation this action is heavy handed and could have been resolved in a way that works for both communities.
The Conservancy's annual general meeting is coming up in September. We will be petitioning to get geocaching added to the agenda for that meeting. If you are a member of the Bruce Trail Conservancy we encourage you to share your thoughts about this new policy directly with the Conservancy. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Getting Permission
Most geocachers know that you need permission from the land manager or where you intend to place your cache before you actually hide the cache. Some areas have official policies and some do not. Regardless of whether or not the land manager has a stated geocaching policy you should always seek approval.
Some definitions are in order.
Permission is defined as:
- authorization granted to do something; formal consent
- the act of permitting.
Implied permission is defined as:
Implied permission, in the context of real property, means conduct or words or both that imply that an owner or occupant of land has agreed to another person's use of or ability to enter land. Each case is judged on its individual facts, but some of the facts that may be considered include:
- The other person's awareness of the use/activity
- The length of time of the activity/use.
- The lack of objection to the activity/use
In simple terms:
PERMISSION must be granted by a land owner or land manager. IMPLIED PERMISSION where it already exists, gives use to the land/property for it's intended usage.
For example:
You HAVE permission to enter and use the parking lot at Walmart, this is Implied Permission, because the land/property owner intends you to park there, while your in their store.
You NEED permission to hide a Geocache in their cart return. You do not have implied permission to do this, as hiding a geocache in their cart return, is not a normal activity for said cart return, the land/property owner, expects it's land/property users to only use the cart return, for returning their carts, so as you do not have to return the cart inside the store.
In order to hide a geocache in/on the cart return, you would have to contact the land/property and ask PERMISSION.
Beginner's GPS for Geocachers
The world of handheld GPS receivers can be quite confusing, both before and after buying one. So here's an attempt to narrow down the choices for beginning geocachers…
Your smartphone
If you have a smartphone, it's a great place to start. You'll need a geocaching app for it (and there are free ones available). The downsides? Using the phone's GPS will drain the battery quickly, visibility in bright light is an issue and it may not be as accurate as a dedicated GPS. Oh, and it's not ruggedized or waterproof, so if you drop it, well, it could be more expensive than just buying a GPS!
The Geomate.jr is a geocaching only device that comes preloaded with 250,000 caches. But it was sold to another company and the support has been iffy. Plus, you'll likely need an update kit to go along with it, so I'd stay away from this one. MSRP $69.99.
Garmin eTrex 10
Stepping up to the eTrex 10 will get you paperless caching support, meaning you can load recent logs, hints, descriptions, etc. to the device. The downsides to this model are its monochrome screen and very poor basemap. On the plus side, it's good for hiking too as long as you don't need a map, since it will navigate waypoints, tracks and routes. MSRP $109.99
Magellan eXplorist GC
The eXplorist GC is a geocaching-only unit that has a detailed and nearly world-wide basemap of roads. It also has a color screen and supports paperless caching. The biggest downsides are a hard to read screen (especially in bright light) and an interface that could stand some improvement. Still a good deal for the money though. MSRP $149.99
Garmin eTrex 20
The eTrex 20 is my choice if you can swing it. It has a bright (although small) color screen, supports paperless caching and can accommodate a full range of mapping options (and there are many sources of free user-created maps available for Garmin devices). It's a great GPS for hiking too. MSRP $199.99
For the truly committed
If you've spent some time geocaching and are really ready to dive in, you may want to step up beyond these entry-level models. My current favorite is the Garmin GPSMAP 62s, but the soon to be released Oregon 600 series is worth taking a look at. For Magellan fans I like their eXplorist 510.
OGA Zones
Ontario is a very large province. Since inception the OGA has maintain executive positions for 5 regions within the province. Each region is also has regional representatives that can assist with local initiatives. To give you a better sense of our regions we created this map.
Essential Gear
The results of a facebook survey indicate that 98% of all geocachers have at some point cached at night. Sometimes that's on purpose, they are looking for a night cache and other times the desire for one more find outweighed the need for daylight. Whatever your reason for being in the woods at night you should considering leaving a flashlight in your pack at all times. A small headlamp that uses AA batteries is a good choice if you intend on being out at night. Most GPS units use AA batteries so your spare batteries will work in your AA flashlight.
Here is an important tip if you keep a flashlight in your pack but rarely use it. Consider using either alkaline batteries or low self-discharge rechargeable batteries such as the eneloop brand. Typical NiMH rechargeable batteries lose 1% of their storage capacity per day of storage. They are almost unusable after 30 days.
President's Message
We have just started 2013 and along with a new year we also have a new executive. Effective February first the new OGA executive positions have taken effect. A few of the previous executives have moved on to other challenges but a core group of previous executives remain engaged ensuring continuity. I'd like to thank the past executives for their contributions over the previous two years.
For the last few years I've been the webmaster for the association. Last year I decided I wanted to bring my passion for geocaching to a leadership position. I believe that excitement is catching and I hope to get others interested our game in ways that are sustainable for all. Geocaching continues to gain in popularity; it is very close to mainstream now. While this increased popularity is good for the game overall it does bring with it some challenges, most notably, land use issues.
The last year has seen a number of land managers, land owners and trail management groups take exception to geocaching. In some cases the issue was just a simple misunderstanding that was easily resolved, in other cases the issue led to the removal of geocaches. The OGA has been active in helping resolve some of these situations as they arose. I believe that going forward we will have to be proactive in our approach to land manager issues. It is for this reason that we have already started meeting with conservation authority managers and plan on doing that throughout the year. I have found the better someone understands something the easier it is to find a compromise in a contentious issue. Members of the executive will continue to be a voice for geocaching within their communities and across the province. We have already had a meeting with the Toronto Region Conservation Authority. They are very receptive to responsible geocaching. We hope build on this relationship and others that we've created in the past.
During my mandate I plan on focusing on three areas: Outreach, Education and Operations. I believe these are areas that we can have the most impact in helping keep geocaching a sustainable activity. How we'll be working on those areas will have to be decided in consultation with the executive and you our members.
We had our first executive meeting recently and I'm excited by the willingness of the executive to work to improve geocaching in Ontario. We'll be sure and report back to you on what is discussed and how you can be a part of our plans. The members of the OGA executive are very approachable people. If you see us on the trails or at an event feel free to talk to us. You can also engage with us on Facebook, Twitter, our forums or in emails.
I'm looking forward to the next two years.
John A Robb
Trailhead Ontario Conference
From June 9-11 the Ontario Trails Council will be hosting the Trailhead Ontario conference. The conference brings together trail users, designers, builders and managers. This is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness about Geocaching in Ontario with users and groups that share the trails with us.
We have been asked to participate in the tourism panel that is taking place on Monday afternoon. John Robb from the OGA will be representing the association.
You may want to attend the conference or just subscribe to the Ontario Trails Council newsletter.
New Executive Committee
After two years of service it was time for the election of a new OGA executive. Deadline for nominations was January 1, 2013. Elections were not required as there was only one candidate for each of the open positions that have been filled. The new executive takes effect on February 1, 2013. The first order of business for the new executive will be to fill the vacant positions.
President – John R.
Vice President – Ralph S.
Treasurer – Lucas C.
Golden Horseshoe – Gregory P.
Northern – Steve B.
Southwestern – Donny M.
Central – Mark H.
Eastern – Joe T.
Secretary – Vacant
Webmaster – Vacant
Membership Accounts
At the end of last year we updated the OGA website to allow for member log ins. We are currently transitioning all member accounts to the new member management tools. Very soon you will receive an email with information on how to access the member only content of the website. You can always recover your password by using the "forgot password" option on the top right of the sidebar.
There is currently very little member only content but we'll be adding more soon. Stay tuned.


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Gov. passes on inaugural ball for fundraiserBy DAVE GRAM
THE Associated Press | December 10,2012MONTPELIER Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin said Thursday hell skip the traditional inaugural ball after he is sworn into his second term next month, opting instead for a combination open house at the Statehouse and fundraiser for people still suffering the effects of Tropical Storm Irene.
To all the generous donors (who) donated to the inaugural fund last year ... this year were asking them to give to the Vermont Disaster Relief Fund, Shumlin said at his weekly news conference.
The governor said he would greet members of the public in the House chamber beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 10, and that there would be music and light refreshments at the event. He said no admission would be charged, but people would be invited to make a donation to the relief fund, or to buy, for $25, one of the I am Vermont strong license plates it has been selling.
The relief fund has set a fundraising goal of $10 million and so far has raised $6.8 million toward that goal, said board member Chris Graff. Graff said it has stepped where the Federal Emergency Management Agency and private insurers wont.
He told of an elderly woman in Addison County who lost her hearing aids as she was being rescued from flooding during the storm in late August of 2011. She couldnt prove shed lost her hearing aids during the disaster, so couldnt get help from FEMA or her insurance company, Graff said. The Vermont Disaster Relief Fund stepped in.
We are the fund of unmet needs, were the fund of last resort, Graff said.
Anne-Marie Bolton, whose Berlin mobile home was destroyed in the flood, said the relief fund filled the gap between FEMA funding and what she needed to get into a new home in the Websterville section of Barre Town.
The governor also said at the press conference he would travel to Eglin Air Force Base in Florida this week with the mayors of Burlington and Winooski to listen to a new fighter jet the Air Force is considering housing at the Vermont Air National Guard base near Burlington. The base currently houses F-16 fighters, and Shumlin said he wanted to listen to both planes to see if the F-35 is discernibly louder, as some area residents fear.MORE IN This Just InPSB orders Full StoryBOYS BASKETBALL Full StoryPROCTOR The Phantoms wouldnt win titles if they couldnt handle a little pressure. Full Story -
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Everyone hates a certain champion. In your case this is Darius. Just find a way to counter him and you'll be fine.
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My problem people is his ult does that kind of serious true damage and if he kills you which more then likely he will it just resets . Come one how can people really not think hes broken
Because it does 340 true damage plus 75% of his bonus AD - and it's his ULTIMATE. It has an 80 second CD that can only be brought down to 48 seconds assuming you get 40% CDR. It scales up to a maximum of 680 damage plus 150% of his bonus AD, and only if you get stacks. Remember, the key word here is BONUS. It doesn't scale off his base damage, only damage he builds in items. Let's say he goes overboard and gets a BT plus a BC. This gives him 150 damage, assuming BT is fully stacked. So his maximum damage from his ult on a person who let Darius hit him 5 times is 900 damage, on a single target that he hit multiple times, on an 80 second CD with no CDR. With no stacks on the target, the maximum is about 450. Yeah, sure, it resets on kill - but it's also an executioner spell, and you need to know that going in. Let's look at his closest competitor, Olaf. Olaf has, with 40% CDR (which is par for the course on Olaf), a 3 second CD skill that deals 340 true damage. That means that if Olaf sits on your face for more than 9 seconds, his E will do more damage than a fully stacked Darius ult will do. Over 100 more damage. Why isn't Olaf OP, hmm?


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Makes 6 servings
active time
50 minutes
total time
1 hour
- 2 poblano chiles
- 2 tablespoons raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 large dried pasilla or ancho chile, stemmed, seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
- 1 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted or plain diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Kosher salt
- 2 14.5-ounce cans black beans, drained
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Preheat broiler. Broil poblano chiles on a foil-lined baking sheet, turning occasionally, until blackened, 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam 15 minutes. Peel, seed, and finely chop.
Meanwhile, toast seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat, tossing occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes; transfer to a plate. Toast pasilla chile in same skillet until slightly darkened and pliable, about 1 minute; transfer to plate.
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and golden brown, 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a blender, add tomatoes and pasilla chile, and blend until smooth.
Return tomato mixture to saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until thick, 6–8 minutes. Stir in broth; season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until soup is slightly thickened, 10–15 minutes. Stir in black beans and poblano chiles. Cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
Serve soup topped with queso fresco and pumpkin seeds, and with lime wedges alongside.
DO AHEAD: Soup can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
Per serving: 200 calories, 7 g fat, 10 g fiber
Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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recipe at a glance
type: Soup/Stew
main ingredients: Chile Pepper, Tomato, Bean
dietary considerations: Low Cal, High Fiber, Healthy, Low Cholesterol


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Hello All, I wanted to know if anyone has attended Neumann's nursing program. If so, could you please tell me what to expect? I'm just anxious and nervous about finally starting their evening... Read More
0Sep 24, '10 by bsnstudent2rnLacygirl: Did you speak with the advisement board at your school? Can you appeal the decision? Did you make an appt with the dean of the nursing dept? Did you meet with your professor regarding your grade?
You will be able to transfer to another school but you might have to start over from the beginning. You aren't the first nor the last person that this has happened to. I know you are disappointed but you just have to work hard to find another school..but my first option would to speak with the dean first. -
0Sep 24, '10 by lacygirlI haven't failed out of the Neumann Nursing program yet but just in case I was wondering if I can try another school. I am very disappointed that there isn't much help, such as tutors at this school. I know the Dean of Nursing knows of this problem but I don't see the school changing and it is very upsetting to me, especially since I owe so so much money on loans. They try to get you to change your major to Psychology, but what I am going to do with that degree? I think with proper tutors I would be okay. Does anyone know of an outside company that helps with tutoring in nursing???
0Dec 6, '10 by curzofmonkeyisleFYI minorities get specialized tutoring and paid for it at Neumann. You should inquire about it.
0Apr 4, '12 by Knights2014Hi Ceema,
I am a sophomore nursing student at Neumann right now, are you still there? To other future nursing students who are interested in the nursing program, please don't just go by what people say. The nursing program is difficult everywhere, but from experience and talking to my friends from other colleges, Neumann seems a bit more selective because of the "77%" grade requirement for passing. Also, you can only retake a class twice before getting kicked out of the program. It is tough yes, but they are just just trying to prepare you for the real world. The people that I study with including myself all do really well on your exams. It is difficult yes, but if you study and know how to study effectively, there is no worries. Good luck! -
0Jun 23, '12 by highschool2013Hi i was wondering if anyone knew how hard it was to get into neumanns full time nursing major. i am going to be a senior in high school and was considering neumanns program. Thank you!
0Oct 15, '12 by Knights2014It is not hard at all to get it, but staying in past your sophomore year is where the challenge lies. The nursing program here is not joke. We started with 250 students during the sophomore year, and now the junior class is left with 80 students. And I hear from the seniors that by then, there will be around 40 students left. If you are compassionate, hard-working, you will survive. It's tough but they prepare you very well for the NCLEX. I get a lot of compliments from the patients and nurses at clinical and that's because of the instructor at Neumann.


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This plan would rename the current Missouri Department of Health to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and incorporate the Division of Aging currently located within the Department of Social Services into the renamed department.
The Missouri Department of Health is responsible for protecting and promoting the health of the population of Missouri. This is carried out through the assessment of the population's health, identification of health threats and needs, development of policies and priorities, and the assurance of appropriate responses. We implement these core health functions through collaborative relationships with public and private entities, communities and citizens.
The Division of Aging currently located in the Missouri Department of Social Services is charged with promoting, maintaining, improving, and protecting the quality of life and quality of care for Missouri's older adults and persons with disabilities so they may live as independently as possible with dignity and respect.
The reorganized Department of Health and Senior Services will be directed by a Department Director who will have a Chief Operating Officer and two Deputy Directors that report directly to the Director. The Director through the Chief Operating Officer and these two deputies will be responsible for the management of the Department and administration of its programs and services. This includes daily operations and Departmental functions such as those listed below.
The Chief Operating Officer will support and provide oversight for the activities of:
- Operational Offices: Personnel, Legal, Governmental Policy, Public Information, Training and Professional Development, Women's Health, Minority Health, Epidemiology, Emergency Response/Terrorism
- Division of Administration: Fiscal, Administrative and General Services support to all department units
- Center for Community Development and Health Care Access: Community development and enhancement of health care access
- Center for Health Information Management and Evaluation: Statistical support and health care assurance activities, information technology, technology research and development
A Deputy Director will support and provide oversight for the activities of the Division of Senior Services and the Division of Health Standards and Licensure.
- Division of Senior Services: Home and community services program and program of immediate assistance which provides support for older persons and persons with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 59, all of whom live at home. In addition, assistance for persons who encounter abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
- Division of Health Standards and Licensure: Long term care facilities, health facility regulation, child care licensure, emergency medical services, controlled substance registration, and other institutional programs
A Deputy Director will support and provide oversight for the activities of the health and public health functions of the Department of Health and Senior Services.
- Center for Local Public Health Services: Local public health system support
- Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: Combats the major causes of premature death, illness, disability and medical costs
- Division of Environmental Health and Communicable Disease Prevention: Investigation of cause, origin, and method of transmission of communicable diseases and diseases caused by environmental hazards
- Division of Maternal and Child and Family Health: Promotes optimal health by programs designed to meet the health care needs of families
- Division of Nutritional Health and Services: Nutritional services and support, population-based surveillance to determine the nutritional status of all Missourians
In addition, the following change will occur by legislation and transfer.
- Using the same statutory model as the Board of Health, a Board of Senior Services will be created. Both Boards will advise the Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services on issues relating to their respective areas of expertise.
A Memorandum of Understanding will be developed between the current Departemnt of Health and the Department of Social Services and carried forward to the renamed Department of Health and Senior Services and the Department of Social Services that will provide guidance for the smooth transition and maintenance of specific issues that impact staff and services of both departments.
These Memorandums will include, but not be limited to, issues relating to accounting, chain of command for interim reporting, contracts, data processing, FY02 budget to be transfered, if passed, grants, hiring, legal services, office space (including leasing, utilties, telecommunications, etc.), payroll, personnel and office resources, purchasing, SAM II, state cars, any collective barganing agreements, vacancy management and warehousing issues.
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I want to make choc. covered pretzal rods, to put at place settings, and to give to the neighbors, at Christmas time. Any ideas on how to do this w/ out putting them on wax paper to harden? I'd like to make them w/ out the flat back, but can't think of any way to hang them, or stand them up. I'm using the short rods, so almost the whole of the stick is covered w/ choc. Any ideas? |
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What about sticking the holding end in styrofoam while the chocolate sets? That way there will be no flat end and the chocolate will drip down to cover more of the pretzel. |
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This course examines women and gender in China from imperial times to the present. Major themes include the changing conceptions of masculinity and femininity in Chinese cultural and religious contexts; gender roles and inequalities in the patriarchal family and society; the varying discourse on women and gender in the modern period; women's dilemma in the Chinese Revolution; new challenges to women and new conceptions of gender and sexuality during the reform era since the 1980s. There is no prerequisites for attending this course, but some background in Chinese history is recommended.
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Class participation: 20% Mid-term and final examination: 30% Research paper: 50%
Patricia Ebrey, The Inner Quarters: Marriage and the Lives of Chinese Women in the Sung Period. Zheng Wang. Women in the Chinese Enlightenment: Oral and Textual Histories. Tao Jie, Holding Up Half the Sky: Chinese Women Past, Present, and Future. Kam Louie. Theorising Chinese Masculinity: Society and Gender in China. Honig, Emily and Gail Hershatter. Personal Voices: Chinese Women in the 1980's. Xueping Zhong, Some of Us: Chinese Women Growing up in the Mao Era.


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Sexy goddess legs in a can!!! I switched to this after using the lotion version in 'light' for much needed concealing. This is more sheer & luminous, less matte, hardly transfers and is all out glam gams.
I apply this after showering on freshly moisturized legs. I find adding a pea of moisturizer + spray onto hand helps to spread it more evenly and...
Bam! You've got the legs of a Gillette Venus model lol! Sculpted, glossy barbie legs! And it glows in photos especially with flash.
Great for girls who are naturally tan or not (I'm NC35). It does have a bit of shimmer detectable in the sun. It's best applied with your hands mixed with some lotion. Also, make sure you wash hands afterwards. I always do a 360 in front of the mirror when I'm done to check coverage (and so I can check myself out ;) ;) To remove, scrub well with soap and water.
The hot legs you've been waiting for aren't as hard to get as you thought, girls!
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Thinking about laser treatment to remove some brown age spots on legs? Forget it and get this this. By chance, I put this newer cream version of the SH self tanner on my legs and ... darn, perfect legs, brown spots covered and invisible. I am floored at how perfect this makes legs look not just "tanned". but somehow illuminated as well. Its an amazing look, but I love it. I will be using this year round.
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I have a love hate relationship with this product. I mainly use it for when I have not used self tanner or to help boost my color when I do self tan. First things first, this thing will be a pain in the rear end UNLESS 1) you moisturize, or use some sort of lotion when applying this 2) the nozzle is unclogged (running under hot water helps get the gunk out.. provides you with a finer mist) This stuff really is water proof. I have been caught in the rain and freaked out, but it truly doesn't come off. It takes good scrubbing with soap and water to do that in the shower! This gives a light/medium coverage - I personally haven't used it to hide scars or anything but this does make everything look more even. It's convenient when I need quick color on my PPP skin - but I never sleep with this stuff on. It is NOT a developing self tanner... This stuff works best when you hold the can about 6-7 inches away from you in short quick sprays. Any closer and you'll get nice big blobs of this stuff on your skin which sucks to rub in, especially when your skin is dry. (it hurts!) Also this stuff will rub off on t-shirt collars and other tops if applied on the neck, in my experience. This also gets all over carpets/floors/whatever surface you are near - if you are spraying it directly onto the body. This is somewhat pricey for what it is but the bottles I've had last me a month or two.
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For the past three years I have used this product. I use it only on my legs and I find it works very well to give them a nice even tanned appearance. I spray this on each leg and use a tanning glove to spread it out. After it dries it does not transfer. I can wear white capris within twenty minutes of using this product. For me, it does not come off without being washed off and I do that about every two to three days and reapply. The cost of this is much less than some products I have used in the past (St. Tropez, etc.) and I like how evenly it can be placed on the skin - no streaking and the color is very becoming. Now, I have never tried this on my arms, face or decollate - I use a different self tanner for my arms which is close enough in color to match well enough. Find it with Sally Hansen products in your drugstore.
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My review is for the water-resistant version.
This is SO DARK on my olive complexion that it looks bad! In fact it's too orange for my taste. If you're going for the natural look, I personally can't recommend this for light to olive skin tones (Type I to Type IV on the Fitzpatrick Scale). Plus I don't like the chemical smell either. So I don't think I'll be trying this in the lighter shade.
I really love everything about this product except for the color...MY fault though. I'm going to get the light glow now and see. It goes on easy, and not streaky. No scent(yay!). Didn't get all over my cloths. Seriously only comes off with soap and water. I love it, like I said just the wrong color for me, I have olive tone skin but it was darker than the rest off my body and looked weird. Can't wait to try the Light Glow and hopefully review that one :-)
I really like this product, it makes my skin look great.. I only wish it didn't sparkle so obviously in sunlight- no shimmer, just sparkle ugh! (although the sparkles fall off after a day or two) The point is for it to seem like my skin is even and glowing, not being able to tell I put something on. Also the spray nozzle doesn't spray evenly, and not in fine enough of a mist, but it does blend out very easily even when mostly dry. Dries in about 15 seconds. I use it for legs, chest and arms year round; it's like an illuminating concealer for your body if you've got visible veins, bruises or discoloration, and works great as a pick-me-up for days you're baring extra skin. Will probably repurchase despite the sparkle, since the finish is so unlike other self-tanning products and because it truly stays on until you shower (does fade), and is waterproof.
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Love this product!
I apply this product over Rimmel Sun-shimmer, st tropez or Fake bake, just for the flawless finish, i have scars on my legs and a birthmark, this hides everything perfectly! love it.
(have sprayed this on my face, over my foundation before, gave really nice deep coverage, to heavy to do in the day, recommend this for a night out, lasts all night!)
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I like to use this in emergencies when i haven't used any fake tan. I apply this in layers and it appears a nice light even tan.
Despite being terrified on the first couple of uses thinking it will come off on the chair or any linen or clothing i come close to but it has not done this!
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Two PHP products installed on a basic Centos LAMP stack running DirectAdmin:
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Issue In Media Wiki, I edit an existing page but cannot preview or save it. I get "page cannot be found". In recent log entries I see 501.shtml. This does not happen on all pages, in fact on very few.
I just looked on a Drupal site where I know I have seen this, I spot checked 20+ pages and found it on one. It is a page that has code (in code tags). I took the page that exists, that just cannot be edited and copied the body to a new node, and it will not let me save it. Then I took the body contents and tried to create a new node on another Drupal website, It will not let me save it. So there is some content in there, Drupal and evidently mediawiki do not like. All the code is in tags.
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Great dress to show off a hot bod,
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Love this sexy dress for my eldest daughter, she looks like a goddess! Certainly not a dress for older gals with lumps and bumps, but Artizan has so many loose fitting flattering clothes for us! Great Canadian made dress for model types, can be worn in many ways/looks, my daughter has had a blast with it!
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I was very excited to receive this dress but was disappointed. It is way too small. The opening of the head was very tight. It did not have stretch. Unfortunately I can't send it back because it had been some time before I could use it.
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This make ahead and versatile dip makes a great party appetizer. Make the cheese mixture up to 2 days ahead, cover, and chill, then bake uncovered. To vary the results, replace the spinach with chopped artichoke hearts. Chazen serves a dry Chardonnay or fruity Riesling with either version.
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1. Squeeze spinach to remove liquid. With a mixer, beat spinach, mayonnaise, cream cheese, onion, garlic, 1 cup parmesan cheese, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
2. Mound mixture in a 3- to 4-cup baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese and the paprika.
3. Bake in a 350° oven until hot in center and lightly browned on top, 25 to 30 minutes.
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I am going to buy a Fridgidaire 4.4 cu. ft. fridge to convert into a kegerator. I've read the threads about modifying it, and have a question regarding the beer lines. I built an outdoor bar several years ago, and recently added a 2 tap tower. I have a 20 lb CO2 tank beneath the bar, but the depth is only 16", so I would rather not have the fridge directly beneath. I can put it at the end of the bar and run the lines out the top or back, then through the end of the bar and up the tower. The distance the lines would be outside the fridge is about 18". Would it be best to run them through 3/4" copper and insulate them to help keep them cool? If I go out the top I will have to use 2 90 degree elbows per line; is that OK? Has anyone put a line out the back of the fridge near the top rather than through the compressor box? Thanks! pH
You will need to do a forced air cooling, without it it will be a foamy mess. there is a good write up here http://www.micromatic.com/forum/us-e...em-how-do.html
You can use a copper pipe and insulate the areas outside of the tower and fridge. Inside the fridge put a Tee at the end of the copper pipe and run the beer lines out the bottom. Then on the leg part of the Tee attach a vinyl hose to it and at the other end connect it to a fan source. If the fan is to powerful, your fridge is going to cycle like crazy since the fan will be sucking all the cold air out of it. Get a variable speed fan so you can dial it down to just enough where it's keeping the beer lines and the tower cold. This is what I did on the cheap with a trip to home depot and an old PC fan: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/kege...lation-412148/ Not only does it keep the tower nice and cold but it also circulates air around the kegs in the fridge. The all weather electrical box I used has two ports on it. One port has the vinyl tube going to the copper pipe and the other is just opened into the fridge. EDIT: To seal up the hole I made where the wires comes in for the fan, I used Plumbers putty (it's like clay). It doesn't harden, creates a nice air / water tight seal and in the even that I have to change the wire or want to add something else through the hole, it can come right out.
I have a forced air cooled system. About 3 ft of beer line total outside of the fridge. I have a ceramic tower on my bar and a regular fridge at one end of that. I got some 2" flexible tubing and made a loop (two holes in the side of the fridge) that goes to the tower and back. The beer lines (2) are in that. I cut a tiny slit at the bend in the tower to pull the beer lines out. The tower is filled with flexible foam sheets and some packing peanuts. The tubing between the tower and the fridge is encased in 2" rigid foam. I have a small computer fan that sucks air through the tubing loop so the coldest air is flowing over the beer lines. There are a few photos in my gallery
I thought I'd update my progress. I have taken a few pics but they are so-so quality. And I forgot my photobucket pw. I used dmcman's build as my reference, but am using 3/4" copper instead of 1". I bought a 2 gang outdoor box w/2 ports, and blank plate for the fan box. I found that 1" tubing fits over the 3/4" elbows/tees fairly snugly, and to make it tighter I wrapped them with a couple of layers of electrical tape. I cut two 7/8" holes in the back of the fridge right where the old freezer shelf was. First I cut through the plastic and insulation from the back (very carefully!) to make sure there were no heat sink lines where I wanted to drill. I position the precut copper pipe where I wanted it, then used great stuff to repack the insulation in the back. The CO2 lines and wires for the fan come through a hole I cut in the compressor hump. I also cut the door down and used silicone to attach a piece of whiteboard to cover the exposed foam. I plan on getting an external temp controller, probably an stc1000, but want to see how well the stock thermo regulates before I do that. I'll try to get some pics posted, although my build is very similar to many that have been posted here except for the fact that I took my beer lines out the back instead of the top or door.


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When I used to run winblows, I could make a backup copy of any DVD using dvd shrink and nero.
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Make backup copies of DVD's with Fiesty
Is there an equivalent method with Ubuntu Fiesty?
I have read the threads, and tried just about every suggestion.
The closest I have come to making this work has been to use K9copy.....but that is iffy at best. No consistent success.
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The 1880-O is the most available of the trio of scarce New Orleans eagles struck between 1880 and 1882. We believe that, from an original mintage of 9,200 pieces, around 200-250 examples are extant. Although this issue is relatively easy to locate in grades up to an including AU 53, its scarcity becomes evident at the Choice About Uncirculated grade tier. In Mint State, the 1880-O eagle is prohibitively rare with just five to seven pieces known.
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Now a popular sausage served Korea wide, a version of this dish may have originated in the mountainous regions of Goguryeo (one of the Three Kingdoms) located in the northern portion of Korea and parts of Manchuria.
It was originally made with the intestine from wild boar (pigs).
A Ssam style serving of this dish may have been a popular Royal Court Dish during the Joseon period.
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Rinse with cold water until water runs clear.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes.
Sausage is done when a toothpick or skewer is inserted and comes out clean. - 6Sausage may be served now (slice on a diagonal about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick), or frozen for later use in other dishes.
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Serve warm with a small dish of mixed salt and pepper, and one of gochujang for dipping.
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WASHINGTON — The government is investigating whether software companies that make cellphone apps violated the privacy rights of children by quietly collecting personal information from mobile devices and sharing it with advertisers and data brokers, the Federal Trade Commission said Monday. Such apps can capture a child's physical location, phone numbers of their friends and more.
The FTC described the marketplace for mobile applications — dominated by online stores operated by Apple and Google — as a digital danger zone with inadequate oversight. In a report by the FTC's own experts, it said the industry has grown rapidly but failed to ensure the privacy of young consumers is adequately protected. The FTC did not say which or how many companies it was investigating.
Among 400 apps designed for kids examined by the FTC, most failed to inform parents about the types of data the app could gather and who could access it, the report said. Others apps contained advertising that most parents would find objectionable or included links to Facebook, Twitter and other social media services where kids post information about themselves.
The report said mobile apps can siphon data to "invisible and unknown" third parties that could be used to develop a detailed profile of a child without a parent's knowledge or consent.
"It's not hypothetical that this information was shared," said Jessica Rich, associate director of the FTC's financial practices division.
The FTC also said it was investigating whether any of the apps developers engaged in unfair or deceptive trade practices, which would be illegal.
A trade group representing apps developers said the industry's growth has been fueled largely by small businesses, first-time developers and even high school students who do not have legal departments or privacy experts on staff. The FTC's report is a reminder of the importance of educating developers on best practices for privacy, the Washington-based Association for Competitive Technology said in a statement.
In one case mentioned in the FTC report, an app that allows children to paint pictures and save them in an online photo gallery didn't indicate that it included advertising. But investigators said the app ran an ad across the bottom of the screen for an online dating service that said, "See 1000+ Singles."
The FTC would not identify any companies it was investigating until a complaint is filed, Rich said. She said the agency expects the report will "light a fire" under the industry.
"We're not naming names, in part because we think this is a systematic problem, and we don't want people to think that if they avoid certain apps that they're home free," Rich said.
The commission is considering major changes to a 1998 law, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, that would impose tougher online safeguards for children under 13. Technology companies have warned that the proposed changes are too aggressive and could discourage them from producing kid-friendly content on the Internet. But public interest groups have pushed hard for the changes, saying expanded use of mobile devices and methods for collecting personal data have outpaced rules put in place more than a decade ago.
The commissioners are expected to vote on the revisions to the law within weeks. Among the proposed changes is a requirement to prohibit the use of behavioral marketing techniques to track and target children unless a parent approves. The changes also would cover a category of location information and data known as "persistent identifiers" which allow a person to be tracked over time and across various websites and online services.
As of September, Apple and Google combined offered more than 1.4 million apps for downloading, up from 880,000 in March, the FTC said.
The staff randomly selected 200 apps each from the Google and Apple stores using the keyword "kids." After testing the apps, they determined that 60 percent of them transmitted the user's device identification to the software company or, more frequently, to advertising networks and data brokers that compile, analyze and sell consumer information for marketing campaigns.
The device ID is a string of letters or numbers that uniquely identifies each mobile device and can represent a pathway to more personal information, like a person's name, phone number and e-mail address. More than a dozen of the apps that transmitted device IDs also sent the user's exact geographic location and phone number, the FTC said.


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Setting up an account to publish books to the iBookstore has always been free, and the new iBooks Author tool has brought that fact into the spotlight. Self-publishing books to the iBookstore does still have a few hurdles you have to leap through, however. As AppleInsider points out, for iOS and Mac developers in particular, one hurdle is that existing iTunes Connect App Store accounts won't allow you to upload books to the iBookstore; instead, you'll need to set up a separate Apple ID associated with iBooks Author.
Account setup also requires you to input credit card information and have a US-based tax ID -- for individuals self-publishing content, a Social Security number will suffice. For some odd reason, iBooks also require an ISBN (a requirement the Kindle Store doesn't have), and those aren't cheap. In the US, purchasing a single ISBN from Bowker costs $125, or you can buy them in discounted packs. Personally, I have no idea why they're allowed to get away with those prices; ISBNs in my country are available for free.
Speaking from personal experience, setting up a publisher account on the iBookstore is a lengthy and somewhat unintuitive process -- but nowhere near as slow and frustrating as dealing with traditional publishers. Developers not being able to use an existing iTunes Connect account to publish iBookstore content is a bit baffling, however, and hopefully it's something Apple will address.
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Chrysler's jet-powered car lived to see the streets, but this grand experiment was plagued with negatives that always seemed to outweigh the positives. This fleet of exotic test vehicles, however, propelled the company's reputation as a leader in automotive engineering and design.
Chrysler's jet-powered car lived to see the streets, but this grand experiment was plagued with negatives that always seemed to outweigh the positives.
This fleet of exotic test vehicles, however, propelled the company's reputation as a leader in automotive engineering and design.
Now a common aircraft powerplant, the turbine proved to be a challenge for many auto manufacturers that tinkered with the concept.
Chrysler Corporation began studying turbine power as far back as the early 1930s and, by 1954, had developed a working prototype.
Although difficult to tame for the street, turbine power appeared to offer tremendous potential, not to mention profit.
The turbine's primary advantage could be summed up in one word; simplicity. With about one-fifth the moving parts of a conventional V8, a turbine would conceivably reduce production costs. A gaze into the crystal ball had Chrysler licking its lips: no more tuneups; little if any oil consumption; easy cold-weather starts; and extended engine life. A turbine motor also resisted stalling and could burn a variety of fuels, from gasoline, diesel fuel and kerosene, to home heating oil and certain vegetable-based oils. More remarkably, drivers could switch between fuel types without making any engine adjustments.
It seemed too good to be true. First, however, as with any experimental design, there were huge hurdles to jump before moving to full production.
For example, a typical V8 idles at 700 r.p.m. The turbine? Try 22,000 r.p.m., while burning considerable amounts of fuel in the process (maximum revolutions were more than double that level). Operating temperatures were also high, requiring exotic (and expensive) materials that could withstand the heat. Engine response was sluggish, although once under way, overall performance was impressive. Finally, the whine produced by the motor — something akin to that of a giant vacuum cleaner — was almost deafening.
However, by 1962, Chrysler's top brass was so sufficiently encouraged by its engineering team's progress that the company ordered a full-scale, realworld test of a turbine-equipped automobile.
The vehicle would not only have the latest in under-the-hood technology, but the car itself would be a head-turning show piece that would be easily recognized.
The design portion of the program was turned over to Chrysler's chief stylist, Elwood Engel who penned a gorgeous two-door hardtop with turbinethemed headlights, wheel covers and tail lamps. Even the gauges and floor console that ran the full length of the interior carried the turbine look.
The first of a total of 55 Turbine (the car's proper name) coupes went on public display in May, 1963. Each was hand-built by the Ghia design studios in Turin, Italy, at a cost of around $50,000, a small fortune 45 years ago. All were painted Turbine Bronze with a contrasting black vinyl roof. Standard equipment included leather seats, whitewall tires, AM radio plus power windows, steering and brakes.
The completed bodies were shipped to a former Checker cab assembly plant in Detroit, Mich., where Chrysler employees installed the latest version of the turbine. Rated at 130 horsepower (Chrysler claimed the output was similar to a 200-horse V8), the light-weight 410-pound engine was connected to a three-speed automatic transmission.
Most of the cars were loaned to drivers picked from more than 25,000 applicants. All the participants had to do was pay the fuel costs and maintain an evaluation log book. Five of the 55 test cars were displayed in shopping malls and dealerships throughout North America and in various countries around the world.
During the two-year, $120-million study, more than 200 people drove the Turbine for extensive periods. Most reported positively about their experiences and, given the intensive degree of marketing support, the public, as well as most Chrysler dealers, fully expected a variation of the car to make it into production.
Ultimately, though, what seemed to be a sure-fire hit would never take off. Chrysler decided that the negatives outweighed the positives.
With the import permits on the 55 Italian-made cars set to expire, Chrysler scrapped 46 of Turbines, with the remaining nine shipped to museums.
Chrysler didn't immediately give up on the technology and maintained its interest in turbines until the early 1980s. By then, the focus had turned to conservation from pure research and development.
The Turbine's high-pitched song was finally silenced, but the significant effort and money that Chrysler invested in this unique project pushed the automotive envelop to its outer limits.
Malcolm Gunn is Wheelbase Communications' historic writer. Wheelbase is a worldwide supplier of automobile news, reviews and features.


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Several East Valley high schools are strong contenders in this weekend's Arizona Academic Decathlon competition.
For years, Mesa schools have dominated the decathlon. This year, all six of the Mesa Unified School District's high schools are among the 40 that qualified to take part in Friday and Saturday's championship at Phoenix's Sandra Day O'Connor High School.
Four Mesa schools - Mountain View, Red Mountain, Westwood and Skyline - are in the top 10. Dobson High is ranked No. 11 and Mesa High is ranked No. 15.
But nipping at the heels of the top teams - and vying for top-10 finishes - are Chandler's Hamilton High and Gilbert's Highland High.
In the decathlon, students show off their knowledge and skills in 10 categories: economics, speech, mathematics, language and literature, art, science, music, essay, interview and - the crowd favorite - the Super Quiz Relay, a fast-paced Trivial Pursuit-like competition between teams.
Mesa's Mountain View is ranked No. 1 this year, after scoring 47,305.2 points in the regional competition. Closest to the Toros is Tucson's Canyon Del Oro High School, the defending state champion, with 45,781.3 points.
Chandler's Hamilton High finished 15th last year at state. But this year, the team is only 26.9 points behind third-ranked Red Mountain, which garnered 39,745.4 points at regionals.
"There's such a gap between the top two teams, it's almost a competition for third," said Hamilton coach Carla Ingraham.
But that doesn't mean anyone is ready to settle. Everyone starts with zero points this weekend.
"I dropped one of my classes so I could set aside an hour to study each day," said Red Mountain senior Bri Pantilione, 18.
Individual scores - as well as the team score for Super Quiz - are tallied together to declare a state champion. That team will represent Arizona at the national competition in Omaha, Neb., in April.
Lining the award cases outside Mesa's Mountain View High library are year after year of state Academic Decathlon trophies. The Toros have won state titles six times this decade. Canyon Del Oro has earned three state titles since 2000.
The Mountain View team is a powerhouse. The regional trophy in the team's classroom lists Mountain View over and over again, with a smattering of other team names.
There are eight seniors on the team, two returning from last year. Each school day students arrive at 7 a.m. to meet with a coach. Each Thursday after school they spend three hours studying economics.
And then there's lunch, class time and individual study time. This week, coach Curt Canaday tested the team - using bubble score sheets - on each of the topic subjects.
"It gets pretty intense," coach Joan Snyder said. "They know what they're facing, and they want to defend their school. This is hard work. This is preparing for a state tournament."
But that work has made for a confident team.
"I knew coming in we would have a great team this year," said Alice Lin, 17, one of the returning seniors. "We're really excited because I think we're going to win. There's no way we're not going to win with this team and these coaches."
Across town, Red Mountain High students don't hide their feelings about Mountain View and the "crazy rivalry" the teams have.
"They're difficult to compete with. They keep us humble," said Alex Liu, 17, a senior on the team.
Last year, Red Mountain topped Mountain View at the regional competition - taking the title - and at state, placing second behind Canyon Del Oro.
The team this year has several new faces, with a handful of returning ones.
Pantilione said she joined to "show up" her friends on last year's squad.
"They were getting all these medals and awards," she said. This year, she is the school's top individual scorer.
Liu said he joined Academic Decathlon to enjoy the "team" aspect of the competition.
"You know when teams have the trophy at a restaurant after a competition? I've always wanted to do that. There's nothing quite like embracing certain defeat, then (receiving) a victory," Liu said.
That was the case at this year's regional competition. During the awards ceremony, few individual Red Mountain students received medals. The team thought it didn't fare well. In fact, the second-place finish took them all by surprise.
Hamilton's nine-member team prides itself in not only its accomplishments this year but in its diversity.
Members are from South Africa, Canada, Mexico and India, as well as the United States. One is American Indian.
"The learning and competition are addictive," said Kevin Marquez, 18, a senior.
"We saw where we were last year, and there's that whole drive to get higher and higher, and we pushed the newcomers to work harder and harder," said Shaina Hasan, 16, a junior.
Returning member Colton Wishart, 17, a senior, said this year's team also has a different "mind-set."
"Last year the members were more social," he said. "This year, we're all social, but there's also the learning and the drive."
The team from Gilbert's Highland High has found itself in a happy, unexpected place leading into the state meet. It's ranked No. 6, the first top-10 placing for the school, coach Karen Clayton said.
"They're very excited. They're very proud of themselves, and I think they're also a little surprised," she said.
She credits senior and four-year decathlete Humza Salim for leading the charge this year. He went out and recruited several members of the team. Clayton said she then turned over the preparation work to the students.
"I allow the students to dictate what they want to study, when and how," she said. The teens look at each of the subjects - this year's theme is the French Revolution - and "come up with a game plan to get us through that material by the time that competition happens."
"It really is dependent upon them," she said. "They are the ones who have to study it."


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