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Lola, along with Pom the Panda, Percy Penguin and Archie Alien – inspired by a child's drawing – make up TrendyKid's line of sturdy two-piece matching luggage sets. The cases hold and organize all a child's must-haves, from clothing to crayons, for travel across town and across the country and beyond. The backpack tucks easily beneath an airline seat, keeping snacks, storybooks and other entertainment nearby, and is light and manageable for children to carry once they reach their destination.
"Travel Buddies are a response to parents' need for stylish and practical kids' luggage with designs that appeal to kids," said Rachel Stephens, sales and marketing manager of TrendyKid. "With my own six-year-old as head of design creation, we went straight to the end user."
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Hi all,
Not sure if this is the right area for this topic, but here goes.
As I read books on tabletop machining and prepare to purchase a Sherline setup, I'd love to see some of your machined parts for inspiration. What have you made? How have you incoporated into your builds?
Machined parts
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Thanks Dan!
Thanks Dan!
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All the interior gauges, hubs and pullys on all my custom models i do my own self. Also the little air breathers and stuff like that. Just got the mill up and running to do more indepth parts as rims, and changing the blocks and heads to the right size to make ls7 and ls9 motors and then putting them into resin as I will use that as the casting parts. I have done my own rims before and I know Bob Dudek on here also does a lot of aluminum parts for his builds and other people

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Many businesses piled up debt over the past two years, as sales shrank. If your business is finding it hard to keep up with all its credit card, credit line, and bank loan payments, it may be time to consider debt restructuring. If you decide to hire a firm to help you restructure your debt, be sure to carefully research their background. Many fly-by-night companies spring up in bad times in this sector. Be wary of any company that won't offer you a free initial consultation, or that asks for substantial money up-front to begin working with you.


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Sticks and stones may break your bones but, as some University of Oregon campus cops learned recently, names can prompt a lawsuit.
After the girls got on the bus to return home, stones were thrown at the bus.
In fairness, though, the vast majority of these stones came from glass houses.
testicles, implying also gumption, courage, and moral strength
euphemism, slang
Old English stan, used of common rocks, precious gems, concretions in the body, memorial stones, from Proto-Germanic *stainaz (cf. Old Norse steinn, Danish steen, Old High German and German stein, Gothic stains), from PIE *stai- "stone," also "to thicken, stiffen" (cf. Sanskrit styayate "curdles, becomes hard;" Avestan stay- "heap;" Greek stear "fat, tallow," stia, stion "pebble;" Old Church Slavonic stena "wall").
Slang sense of "testicle" is from mid-12c. The British measure of weight (usually equal to 14 pounds) is from late 14c., originally a specific stone. Stone's throw for "a short distance" is attested from 1580s. Stone Age is from 1864. To kill two birds with one stone is first attested 1650s.
intensifying adjective, 1935, first recorded in black slang, probably from earlier use in phrases like stone blind (late 14c., literally "blind as a stone"), stone deaf, etc., from stone (n.). Stone cold sober dates from 1937.
stone (stōn)
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Completely intoxicated; high: Under that tree, stoned to the eyes, I wolf down Daybreak, Joan Baez's autobiography (1970s+)
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A piano accordion (1940s+)
Stones were commonly used for buildings, also as memorials of important events (Gen. 28:18; Josh. 24:26, 27; 1 Sam. 7:12, etc.). They were gathered out of cultivated fields (Isa. 5:2; comp. 2 Kings 3:19). This word is also used figuratively of believers (1 Pet. 2:4, 5), and of the Messiah (Ps. 118:22; Isa. 28:16; Matt. 21:42; Acts 4:11, etc.). In Dan. 2:45 it refers also to the Messiah. He is there described as "cut out of the mountain." (See ROCK.) A "heart of stone" denotes great insensibility (1 Sam. 25:37). Stones were set up to commemorate remarkable events, as by Jacob at Bethel (Gen. 28:18), at Padan-aram (35:4), and on the occasion of parting with Laban (31:45-47); by Joshua at the place on the banks of the Jordan where the people first "lodged" after crossing the river (Josh. 6:8), and also in "the midst of Jordan," where he erected another set of twelve stones (4:1-9); and by Samuel at "Ebenezer" (1 Sam. 7:12).


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Restaurant For the best Korean BBQ in L.A., hidden hotspot Soot Bull Jeep is not to be missed.
And their faces are hidden behind masks that simultaneously suggest danger and absurdity.
As I had in previous books, I wanted to examine the hidden aspects of American policy and to explain them in narrative form.
past participle of hide (v.1); a Middle English formation (Old English had gehydd "hidden") on the model of ride/ridden, etc. Hidden persuaders (1957) was Vance Packard's term for "ad men."
Old English hydan "to hide, conceal; preserve; hide oneself; bury a corpse," from West Germanic *hudjan (cf. Middle Dutch, Middle Low German huden), from PIE *keudh- (cf. Greek keuthein "to hide, conceal"), from root *(s)keu- "to cover, conceal" (see hide (n.1)). Hide and seek (by 1670s), children's game, replaced earlier all hid (1580s).
"skin of a large animal," Old English hyd "hide, skin," from Proto-Germanic *hudiz (cf. Old Norse huð, Old Frisian hed, Middle Dutch huut, Dutch huid, Old High German hut, German Haut "skin"), related to Old English verb hydan "to hide," the common notion being of "covering."
All of this is from PIE root *(s)keu- "to cover, conceal" (cf. Sanskrit kostha "enclosing wall," skunati "covers;" Armenian ciw "roof;" Latin cutis "skin," scutum "shield," ob-scurus "dark;" Greek kytos "a hollow, vessel," keutho "to cover, to hide," skynia "eyebrows;" Russian kishka "gut," literally "sheath;" Lithuanian kiautas "husk," kutis "stall;" Old Norse sky "cloud;" Old English sceo "cloud;" Middle High German hode "scrotum;" Old High German scura, German Scheuer "barn;" Welsh cuddio "to hide").
The alliterative pairing of hide and hair (often negative, hide nor hair) was in Middle English (early 15c.), but earlier and more common was hide ne hewe, literally "skin and complexion ('hue')" (c.1200).
"measure of land" (obsolete), Old English hid "hide of land," earlier higid, from hiw- "family" (cf. hiwan "household," hiwo "a husband, master of a household"), from Proto-Germanic *hiwido-, from PIE *keiwo- (cf. Latin civis "citizen"), from root *kei- "to lie; bed, couch; beloved, dear" (see cemetery, and cf. city).
The notion was of "amount of land needed to feed one free family and dependents," usually 100 or 120 acres, but the amount could be as little as 60, depending on the quality of the land. Often also defined as "as much land as could be tilled by one plow in a year." Translated in Latin as familia.
horsehide (1940s+ Baseball)
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NCAA records silliness
I don't think Barry Sanders' NCAA rushing record is going to fall. Central Florida's Kevin Smith needs 181 yards against Mississippi State in the Liberty Bowl to break Sanders' record.
Mississippi State held Arkansas' Darren McFadden to 88 yards on 28 carries. Held Matt Forte, Tulane's 2,000-yard rusher, to 47 yards on 14 carries. Held West Virginia stud Steve Slaton to 127 yards on 23 carries. So I think Sanders' record might survive this latest assault. But it shouldn't even be a possibility. Sanders actually gained 2,850 yards in his spectacular 1988 season at Oklahoma State, but the NCAA then did not count bowl statistics. Bowl games now are included, but not retroactively, according to a new policy voted upon for the 2003 season. Which is nonsense. If the 2002 Gator Bowl stats count, the 2003 Gator Bowl stats should count. Smith's 2007 rushing totals already count 13 games, since Central Florida played in the Conference USA championship game. Now he gets 14 games to pad his total. Sanders got 11. Jim Wright, director of NCAA statistics, said, "We did not go back and retroactively change previous records.Assuming we could even find all the bowl game stats, that would mean that some national statistical champions might change, and we did not feel that would be right to tell someone 20-30 years after the fact that they no longer were the national punting leader, as an example.
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Starring: Dragon Ball Z
|The Babidi saga continues in this trio of epsodes. "Pay To Win"--18 throws the fight in exchange for 20 million zeni, twice the prize amount, and Hercule is declared the champion. Videl returns to the ring to spread the news about Babidi. Debura and Gohan begin their fight in a world similar to Earth. "Heart Of A Villain"--Gohan's seven-year lapse in training is obvious as he fights Debura. He narrowly avoids being turned to stone, then breaks Debura's sword. But Debura has them return to the ship and retreats, deciding there's a better way to fight them. He's discovered the evil in Vegeta's heart, meaning Babidi can control Vegeta. "The Dark Prince Returns"--Babidi brings out all of Vegeta's wickedness, and Vegeta heads to the Martial Arts Tournament where Hercule is celebrating and causes great chaos, brutally attacking the spectators. Goku goes to stop him.
Editor's NoteThree episodes of the incredibly popular Japanimation series DRAGONBALL Z are included on this collection, BABIDI - THE DARK PRINCE RETURNS. In these episodes, numbers 211, 212, and 213, Babidi fights in the Battle Royal along with and against the characters Debura, Gohan, Videl, Vegeta, and Goku.
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This dvd is a memorable DVD in many ways. The excellent supersonic fight between Gohan and Dabura showed us exactly how Gohan has been lazy over the past seven years. The Japanese version is a excellent version. 20 years and growing strong, Dragon Ball Z is still a series which will be remembered for ages to come. Avoid the english version they hire very unprofessional amateurs from the Ringling Brother's Circus.


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2015 NFL Draft to be held in ChicagoContinue reading.
NFL draft in Chicago? Rahm Emanuel is pushing for it
The Super Bowl may be out of the question right now, but the NFL draft may be headed to Chicago. if Mayor Rahm Emanuel's aggressive push for it is successful.
In an interview with NFL Network's Rich Eisen, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Emanuel was one of two mayors in aggressive pursuit of the draft. Bears president Ted Phillips said at the NFL owners meetings in March that Emanuel was interested in hosting the draft.
"Well, the two most aggressive, probably, are Chicago and Los Angeles," Goodell told Eisen. "But we've heard from a few other mayors also.
Just spoke to @nflcommish for Tues Night Draft Special — says mayors of Chicago and LA very aggressive in trying to get the 2015 Draft.
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) May 5, 2014
"There are a lot of cities that are interested in having this in a future. And we're going to look at that."
Last month at the Associated Press Sports Editors meetings in New York, Goodell said he was open to taking the draft "on the road" after being at Radio City Music Hall in New York since 2006.
"We're looking at how we can continue to make the draft bigger and better, more successful, more popular" Goodell said. "That includes maybe staying at Radio City or maybe even taking the draft on the road. We're looking at other changes that we think could be pretty exciting."


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Robert Gibbs, a leading urban planning consultant, continues his discussion on Ann Arbor's downtown commercial and residential development.
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The Minolta Color Meter II is a top-of-the-line professional color compensation meter for ambient light, with correction value memory. This makes it easier for photographers to maintain consistent color under various types of illumination.
The meter measures the color of the light illuminating the subject and determines the filtration required to correct that illumination for the film in use.
Requires 9 volt battery.
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5 Reasons the Fed Will Raise Interest Rates Soon
The Fed will finally be convinced that the American economy is getting healthy and that easy credit has done as much as it can to heal labor markets.
The Fed will finally be convinced that the American economy is getting healthy and that easy credit has done as much as it can to heal labor markets.
Job growth slowed in June and Americans left the labor force in droves, tempering expectations for a September interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve.
Consumer spending recorded its largest increase in nearly six years in May on strong demand for automobiles and other big-ticket items.
Americans says they're doing better seven years after the Great Recession hit. But many still struggle to save enough for the next financial emergency.
Ex-Fed chief Ben Bernanke calls on Treasury to abandon plans to drop Alexander Hamilton from the $10 bill and to dump Andrew Jackson from the $20 instead.
Despite rising rates, experts say it's a good time to buy a home. Here's why.
The Nasdaq composite index closed at a record Thursday with stocks on Wall Street boosted by strong economic data.
Consumer prices recorded their largest increase in more than two years in May as gas prices surged, suggesting a trend in lower prices had run its course.
Stocks rose in choppy trading Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said the economy is likely strong enough to withstand an interest rate hike this year.
The economy is growing moderately after a winter swoon and likely strong enough to support an interest rate increase by year-end, Fed officials say.
Stocks rose Tuesday following back-to-back daily declines, with merger activity more than offsetting market concerns as Greece struggled to avoid a default.
Industrial production unexpectedly fell in May, likely as a strong dollar and energy spending cuts continued to weigh on manufacturing and mining output.
Stocks fell Friday as Greek debt talks hit a stalemate and as concern over how soon the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates kept investors cautious.
Producer prices post their biggest increase in nearly 3 years as the cost of gas and food rose, suggesting an end to the trend in lower overall prices.
U.S. stocks edged higher Thursday led by defensive sectors, including health care, while retail sales data boosted hopes for consumer spending.
A rising stock market and climbing home prices boosted Americans' net worth to a new high in the first three months of the year.
The U.S. budget deficit for May dropped sharply from the level a year ago but much of the improvement reflected a calendar quirk.
U.S. stocks ended lower Monday as investors worried about Greece and mulled prospects of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates as early as September.
Economic growth in the second quarter will be far weaker than previously expected and it will prevent the pace of growth from exceeding last year's rate.
The Dow and S&P 500 fell Friday as increasing expectations the Fed could raise rates as soon as September offset optimism over a recovery in the job market.
Consumer borrowing surged again in April, helped by the largest gain in credit card borrowing in a year.
Nearly half of households would struggle to come up with $400 for an emergency. And one factor especially contributes to Americans' inability to save.
The IMF urged the Federal Reserve to wait until the first half of 2016 to start raising short-term interest rates because the U.S. economy remains subpar.
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to labor market resilience despite moderate economic growth.
Stocks rose Wednesday, helped by optimism that Greece was close to an agreement to avoid a default and as further gains in bond yields lifted financials.
The Federal Reserve says the economy was growing at a moderate pace in most regions of the country in April and May, helped by gains in consumer spending.
Stocks fell Tuesday, on concerns about Greece's finances and upbeat economic data that fueled expectations a rate hike could come sooner rather than later.
Stocks ended weaker Friday after Fed Chair Janet Yellen indicated the central bank was poised to raise interest rates this year, in line with expectations.
Fed Chair Janet Yellen says she expects the central bank to raise rates this year as the economy was on course to bounce back from a sluggish first quarter.
The S&P 500 closes at a record high after disappointing economic data bolstered expectations that an interest rate hike will come only later in the year.


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French Bread Chicken Melts
8 Aug 2010
|1 , cut in half vertically and thinly sliced
|Green bell pepper strips
|3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
|1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
|Refrigerated grilled flavored chicken breast strips
|6 Ounce (1 Package)
|Fat free honey dijon salad dressing
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
|Twin french bread loaves
|8 Ounce (Half Of 16 Ounce Package)
|Reduced fat processed mozzarella cheese slice
|3 Ounce (4 Slices, 3/4 Ounce Each)
1. Preheat broiler.
2. Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray, place over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and bell pepper,- saute 8 minutes or until very tender, adding water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent scorching. Remove from heat, stir in chicken and salad dressing. Set aside, and keep warm.
3. Split bread in half horizontally,- place bread halves on a baking sheet. Spoon chicken mixture onto bottom half of loaf, top with cheese slices.
4. Broil 1 1/2 minutes or until cheese melts and bread is lightly toasted. Place top half of loaf over cheese. Cut loaf diagonally into 4 equal portions.
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Moms, dads, and the ballot box
Today is Election Day, and I saw several parents at the ballot box imparting on-the-fly civics lessons.
One well-meaning parent was even rattling on about redistricting to an 8-year-old.
The kids appeared to range from bored to bemused -- basically they were thrilled to get to hang out with mom or dad for the morning and get a donut for good behavior.
I'd bet the glory of democracy was lost on the under-10 set, but at least they are getting the idea that voting is Something We Do regularly and with gusto, like nightly teeth brushing, or singing at top volume when AC/DC's "All Night Long" comes on the car radio.
I started to wonder if the 'parent vote' would be much of a factor in today's races.
Being a voting mom or dad is always a double-edged sword. Someone is always the education candidate or the public safety candidate.
As a parent, that seems to translate into the question of do we want kids to have more resources in school, but get mugged when they walk out the door? Or the other way 'round?
But here in Massachusetts, I see Question 1 -- whether to repeal the 6.25% liquor tax, as being very parent-oriented. Ask yourself, do you drink more since you had kids, or less?
Question 3, which would slash Massachusetts sales tax by 3%, seems to qualify as well.
Parents certainly buy a lot of stuff, and lower sales tax would make it easier to do so. But is that really so great if it comes at the expense of public services, like education and town sports?
In terms of governor, attorney general, sheriff and everyone else, the races left me voting in line with my basic nature as a person, worker and homeowner.
Kids or no kids, my core beliefs about who should hold office haven't changed that much over the years. Have yours?
Did being a parent affect how you voted today? Why or why not?
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I wanted to find out if there are any other parents like myself with Celiac children who live in the DFW area who have started some play groups or anything else. I have yet to meet another 'Celiac' family, and I think it would be good for my daughter who is two to be able to play with kids just like herself, and be able to share in a snack or meal with other kids as well. Please let me know if you're out there Dallas!!!
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Sunday, September 29, 2013
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In 2008 I bought a brand new iPhone. I had it for a few months, then decided I hated it and even worse, hated to spend the money on it, so I went back to an old school Razr phone. I have had that phone ever since. I didn't really use it. I didn'... Read more
Friday, September 27, 2013
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I wrote in my blog yesterday that when I walked across the parking lot at work I turned heads. I am wondering if it was me, or if it was because I was carrying a cake pan full of chocolate?
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Thursday, September 26, 2013
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That is pretty much it too... another brick in the wall... another day in the books. Today is just like any other day.
I took 1/2 a day from work last night and got some much needed rest. I woke up, I cooked, ate breakfast, packed my lunch... Read more
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
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CHeck out my new boots
and I just thought this pic was fun
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
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"What tastes better? Those cookies you wanted for an hour, or the body you have wanted your entire life"?
I saw this on a picture on Pintrest, and it really hit home with me. In fact, it is really hitting home with me right now as there in ... Read more
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
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Sometimes, to remind myself of something (not quite sure what) I visit the websites of various fast food places and plug in my old "go to" meals to see where I am at calorie wise...
2 double stack burgers @ 460 calories/each
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Monday, September 23, 2013
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I took an awesome PC Fit class today at 10:00 - I REALLY needed it. After all the crap that went on this weekend with work stress, and my the anniversary of my friend's death looming... a hard workout was what I REALLY needed.
I got to cla... Read more
Sunday, September 22, 2013
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September 23, 2013
Today marks 6 years that my friend and my lover Jimmy passed away.
The only thing I have left are a handful of fading memories and an old photo taken of us...
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Sunday, September 22, 2013
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Not too much going on.
I have to work all next week again, so I am trying to plan ahead. I am tired of eating pre-packaged crap.
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Friday, September 20, 2013
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New hair --
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Wednesday, September 18, 2013
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Tuesday, September 17, 2013
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Ugh, I have been slacking.
Yesterday I pretty much got sick on everything I ate EXCEPT (now get this) Oreo cookies. I are 2 of them, and they didn't make me sick. WTH?
Anyway, I have been working like a crazy person without days off.... Read more
Saturday, September 14, 2013
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Tonight I went to visit the shop in order to sell candy bars for my co-worker's daughter's cheerleading.
We were goofing around and T threw a key at mechanic Brad. In turn mechanic Brad told T "You're lucky she is standing there" to which ... Read more
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
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Our project has officially begun
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
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Preps for the 2013 Roaming Rally
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One of my biggest concerns is packing for the trip.
I want to take a minimalist approach when it comes to food and cooking related items. I also want to minimize the amount of clothing I have to pack. Any suggestions for a four day trip?
If the route is the same then there are plenty of places to eat. Just bring jerky and some ensure(old people drinks) and plenty of water. The lighter the better on this ride. mostly a fairly easy high speed ride. Some technical sections on a big loaded twin. The next important thing is to really make sure your bike is good to go for 1000 miles. bring all required tools to dig into your bike and expect the unexpected. Also dont forget the first aid kit!
one of my front brake lines got ripped off by 11am on day one (thanks again to drif10 for everything, that man is a savior out there. Who knew there was a ktm dealer on a back country road!), a couple of the guys i was riding with went to the hospital. It was turtle mating season so there was a few crossing the gravel roads after blind corners. swing arm bolt rattled off sometime on the ride, among other crazy things.
It is definitly an amazing ride and and a great group of guys. Im already going through my bike to prep it. This time im going to travel much lighter and leave the 32mm wrench that weighted 10 lbs home. hahaha. I have a crap ton of pics loaded from the ride on the roaming rally page.
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The Silhouette Cameo does not have the muscle to power through materials like balsa wood or leather, but it is an excellent die cutter for most crafting projects. Not every crafter has an interest in an industrial-strength die-cutting machine. If you want a basic die cutter, the Silhouette Cameo may be a great fit.
Cameo has a well-deserved, loyal following as a cartridge-free die cutter. You can create designs from scratch instead of relying on cartridges with this die-cut machine, but you also get the freedom to cut without a computer when you save your designs to a jump drive.
This is among the most user-friendly die-cutting machines we reviewed. We were able to operate this machine and the included software within minutes of taking it out of the box. That is worth some consideration if you are new to the world of die-cutting crafts.
The latest Cameo features an easy-to-use, full color touchscreen. It also has print-and-cut functionality so you can cut around a pre-printed image of your choice. With PixScan, you can scan or take a photo of an image, import it into Silhouette Studio and add cut lines. This makes it possible to cut out handmade drawings, which is a distinct feature compared to its competitors.
You can create designs for this unit with Silhouette Studio, the included software. Silhouette Studio makes it easy to create original designs with drag-and-drop tools that help you move, resize and add texture to your images. If you don't want to make your own designs for cutting, you can purchase premade designs from the Silhouette Online Store, which has thousands of them. Each Cameo comes with 50 designs to get you started.
This die-cut machine falls somewhere in the middle of the pack for portability. There is some onboard tool storage but no carrying handle, which makes it less convenient for travel. That doesn't mean you can't take it out of the house. You just need the right bag. The official Cameo tote is available on the Silhouette website. With a flash drive, you don't need to bring your computer along to cut with this unit though.
As mentioned, the Silhouette Cameo is not really designed for cutting heavy-duty items. It is made to cut drawing paper, vinyl, postcards, scrapbooking paper and photo paper. It can handle a few other things, but it is geared primarily for cardstock – cardstock with up to a 90-pound rating to be exact. If you plan to branch out into other areas of crafting at some point, you may want to invest in a sturdier die-cutting machine.
Silhouette Cameo is not versatile in terms of its capabilities. It can cut well, but it is not designed to pierce, engrave or emboss. This is one of the die-cutting machines we reviewed that can draw though, which opens up a range of possibilities in crafting.
We spoke with helpful and friendly company representatives on the phone every time we called, and the Silhouette website was helpful and well organized. The Silhouette site itself and related social media sites offer countless ideas for inspiration.
Although it is not our favorite die-cutting machine, the simplicity of the Silhouette Cameo is appealing. This die-cutting machine does not tackle a wide range of materials or tasks, including engraving, embossing and piercing. It does give you a wonderful outlet for most of your craft-cutting ideas, though. You can use the Silhouette Cameo to make custom clothing, cards and more.
The Silhouette Cameo makes quick and clean vinyl lettering.
It cannot cut materials like leather and metal.
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Peter Eotvos Plays Walt Disney Concert Hall, Now thru 1/20
Focus on Peter Eötvös, a mini-residency in which the Hungarian composer is participating, features two LA Phil-hosted programs at Walt Disney Concert Hall - a Green Umbrella series concert, tonight, January 15, at 8 pm, and an LA Phil concert featuring renowned violinist Midori, Friday, January 18, at 8 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, January 19 and 20, at 2 pm.
The Green Umbrella concert is dedicated to the West Coast premiere of Eötvös' operatic realization of Tony Kushner's Pulitzer-winning two-part play Angels in America. Vibrant Spanish conductor Pablo Heras-Casado leads the LA Phil New Music Group along with a cast that includes baritone David Alan Moore, tenor Jonas Olofsson, countertenor Brian Asawa, soprano Janice Hall, baritone Kelly Anderson, mezzo-soprano Julia Migenes and soprano Measha Brueggergosman as The Angel. Due to delays in visa processing, baritone Omar Ebrahim, originally scheduled to play Joseph Pitt, has withdrawn from the production. The role will now be sung by Nikolas Nackley. David Gately, whose concert staging of the work for the BBC Symphony was widely praised in London, serves as stage director.
Later in the week, the LA Phil, also led by Heras-Casado, presents the world premiere of DoReMi, a violin concerto co-commissioned by the LA Phil with the BBC Proms and Leipzig Gewandhaus, written for the performer Midori. The all-Hungarian program also features Kodály's Háry János Suite and Bartók's virtuosic orchestral showpiece, Concerto for Orchestra.
Focus on Peter Eötvös - Walt Disney Concert Hall Programs:
January 15, 8 PM
EÖTVÖS Angels in America
Opera in two parts by Peter Eötvös
Based on the play by Tony Kushner
Libretto by Mari Mezei
January 18, 8 PM; January 19 - 20, 2 PM
KODÁLY Háry János Suite
EÖTVÖS DoReMi, Violin Concerto No. 2 (world premiere, LA Phil co-commission)
BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra
Upbeat Live pre-concert events take place in Walt Disney Concert Hall's BP Hall one hour prior to the concerts, and are free to all ticket holders. Composer Veronika Krausas hosts prior to the Green Umbrella performance. Christopher Russell, Professor of Orchestral Conducting at Azusa Pacific University and Coordinator of the Orchestra Program at the Orange County High School of the Arts, hosts prior to the LA Phil concerts.
Partnering with the LA Phil in this project is the Santa Monica-based Jacaranda series, which presents the U.S. premiere of their co-commissioned work by Eötvös, Schiller: Energische Schoenheit, Saturday, January 12, with the composer conducting. The Calder Quartet with cello Eric Byers, piano Gloria Cheng, conductor Scott Dunn, the Jacaranda Chamber Singers and the Jacaranda Chamber Ensemble also perform in the program.
Jacaranda Series Program - First Presbyterian Santa Monica:
January 12, 8 PM
EÖTVÖS Korrespondenz, scenes for string quartet
LIGETI Piano Concerto
LIGETI Six Bagatelles for wind quintet
LIGETI Cello Sonata
EÖTVÖS Schiller: Energische Schoenheit (U.S. premiere)
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IA exists in the boundaries between web design and web development.
Recommended reading: IA book by Morville and Rosenfeld – how to structure and organize information on large websites.
We aren't often dealing with a monetized model – that isn't what drives our decisions. Our academically inclined individuals are driving our content decisions.
While we would all like to think about throwing the entire web presence sea and starting over – its never going to happen. Many of us are working at universities that have been around for hundreds of years. You can't change everything! Just realize that and move forward.
Managing the IA of a higher Ed website is like planning and maintaining the perfect kitchen for everyone to use. You can find everything … It's exactly where you think it should be. But this has to make sense to EVERYONE – not just you. It has to be intuitive… For all users.
Things that we use all the time – put on the counter (in the main navigation). That fondue pot we only use occasionally? Those might go in the lower cabinets (subpage or sub navigation).
Audience based navigation – expected to have it, but it doesn't really work well. Users have to be able to self-identify in order to use it.
Bargaining chips – when people want to be in your main navigation – do you have other options to give them — since that isn't going to happen.
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T2108 Update (June 12, 2013) – Teetering – A Good Lesson In the Sensitivity of the T2108 Trading Model
(T2108 measures the percentage of stocks trading above their respective 40-day moving averages [DMAs]. It helps to identify extremes in market sentiment that are highly likely to reverse. To learn more about it, see my T2108 Resource Page. You can follow real-time T2108 commentary on twitter using the #T2108 hashtag. T2108-related trades and other trades are posted on twitter using the #120trade hashtag)
T2108 Status: 32.1% (quasi-oversold; lowest point since Nov 20, 2012)
VIX Status: 18.6 (highest close since spike on Feb 25, 2013)
General (Short-term) Trading Call: Go long with tight stops, otherwise play breakdown from 50DMA
Active T2108 periods: Day #2 under 40% (underperiod), Day #15 under 70% (underperiod)
Reference Charts (click for view of last 6 months from Stockcharts.com):
S&P 500 or SPY
SDS (ProShares UltraShort S&P500)
U.S. Dollar Index (volatility index)
VIX (volatility index)
VXX (iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN)
EWG (iShares MSCI Germany Index Fund)
CAT (Caterpillar)
The S&P 500 is now teetering on a clean breakdown. The setup going into Thursday is almost the exact opposite of what the market faced going into Monday's trading. Then, I noted there was a good chance of a gap UP. Now, there is a good chance of a gap DOWN.
Supporting a sense of looming danger is the VIX. It closed at its highest point since February 25 when the S&P 500 plunged two days after my first discovery of quasi-oversold conditions. The S&P 500 rallied straight from there after not quite touching the 50DMA. However, this time is "different" because the index already retested the 50DMA just last weekend. As I noted in the last T2108 Update, such a rapid retest strikes me as a demonstration of waning buying power.
I warn of these hints of bearish signals with a sharp tinge of irony. While the T2108 Trading Model (TTM) is predicting a down day for Thursday, I find myself loaded up with call options on Pro Shares Ultra S&P 500 (SSO). How I got into this positioning taught me an interesting lesson in paying attention to the sensitivity of the TTM. The explanation is a bit involved – hang in there with me…
In the last T2108 Update, I noted that I would load up on Pro Shares Ultra S&P 500 (SSO) puts if the T2108 Trading Model (TTM) projected a down day off quasi-oversold conditions, especially with the wedge breaking to the down side. It did not take long to see that today would deliver the second big down day for T2108 to generate quasi-oversold conditions. The 2-day plunge at the close amounted to a whopping 29.1% loss. The intra-day chart makes plain the accelerating downward momentum.
Eager to see what the model predicted, I ran the TTM and tweeted my results. TTM predicted an 83% chance of an up day for Thursday. Given the success of the last time I ran the model early, I set up buy orders for SSO calls. At least I low-balled the bids, recognizing the substantial downside risk remaining in the day as the S&P 500 steadily crept toward its 50DMA. All my orders promptly filled.
As I examined the decision tree associated with the model, it suddenly occurred to me that there were still scenarios where TTM would end up with a prediction of a DOWN day. In particular, if the VIX increased enough with T2108 plunging even more, TTM could predict follow-through selling for the next day. The model for the up prediction relied on the following branches (from bottom to top, skipping info that becomes redundant after knowing the terminal branch, and combining conditions where possible):
A 1-day change for T2108 >= -16.3% and < -8.7%
A VIX change >= +0.5%
A T2108 close >= 18.6 and <= 38.8
There have been 18 occurrences of this scenario since 1990. The model contains 17 different terminal nodes (or scenarios) and only 8 of these predicted up days! In other words, a slight twist in the characteristic of the trading day could generate a different prediction. Sure enough, by the close, the TTM made an 180 degree turn on me by predicting a 75% chance of a DOWN day with a different decision tree. The prediction relied on the following branching (drawn with the same method as above):
A T2108 2-day change >= -31.3%
A T2108 Close < 35.7
A VIX Change >= +5.3%
There have been 8 occurrences of this scenario since 1990. The model contains 12 different terminal nodes (or scenarios) with half of these (6) predicting up days. I thought the relatively low frequency of occurrence provided an example of why the predictions for down days are less reliable than those for up days. However, in this case, the 2-day decline for T2108 produces a nearly equivalent classification error rate for up and down predictions (look up -0.3 on the x-axis and follow the graph upward until hitting the red and blue bubbles at that point).
In other words, I really should have waited until a few minutes before the trading day to make a decision! Note well that this decision to wait will never be easy if the stock market is in the middle of a deep plunge: buying off oversold conditions can happen at any time and without warning. However, in THIS case, there was a reason to wait given my original inclination to go bearish on a break of key support levels. Regardless, I am still grateful for the ability to have this dilemma now that FreeStockCharts.com provides intraday data on T2108.
Here is how I will handle trading for Thursday. If I am lucky enough to get a strong open, I will relieve myself of my SSO calls relatively quickly under the assumption that a fade is coming. If the S&P 500 gaps down, I will just take my lumps and watch for a classic oversold condition (T2108 <= 20%). I consider the prospect of T2108 plunging to oversold conditions to be the small consolation of moving too early on the SSO calls. Oversold conditions could again be pretty powerful. At that point, the S&P 500 will have decisively broken through 50DMA support - encouraging bears to chase the market lower - and the VIX should be much higher - on the edge of overstaying its welcome at whatever lofty level it achieves.
I end with this chart of Apple (AAPL). As I tweeted during the day, the stock is NOT looking good and is posied to "easily" retest May lows. It has broken through 50DMA support and closed right on top of the $532 pivot (2012's breakout point). Per the "ATM" (Apple Trading Model), I positioned with puts when AAPL rallied right into 20DMA resistance in order to get a discount on playing a weak close to the week. Note well that 20DMA is STILL trending downward and dominating trade this month even as overall the stock has essentially just churned for a month (or 5 months depending on your perspective!).
Daily T2108 vs the S&P 500
Black line: T2108 (measured on the right); Green line: S&P 500 (for comparative purposes)
Red line: T2108 Overbought (70%); Blue line: T2108 Oversold (20%)
Weekly T2108
*All charts created using freestockcharts.com unless otherwise stated
Related links:
The T2108 Resource Page
Expanded daily chart of T2108 versus the S&P 500
Expanded weekly chart of T2108
Be careful out there!
Full disclosure: long SSO calls; long AAPL shares and put spreads


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After being thrown up into the air and landing on her neck, somehow, Taylor Young is okay.
During the Michigan State-Florida State college basketball game last night, the cheerleader took a horrifying fall and had to be carted off of the court on a stretcher.
Miraculously, Young was given a clean bill of health, which is amazing because it certainly looked like she could have broken her neck.
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Horvitz–Thompson estimator
In statistics, the Horvitz–Thompson estimator, named after Daniel G. Horvitz and Donovan J. Thompson,[1] is a method for estimating the total[2] and mean of a superpopulation in a stratified sample. Inverse probability weighting is applied to account for different proportions of observations within strata in a target population. The Horvitz–Thompson estimator is frequently applied in survey analyses and can be used to account for missing data.
The method[edit]
Formally, let be an independent sample from n of N ≥ n distinct strata with a common mean μ. Suppose further that is the inclusion probability that a randomly sampled individual in a superpopulation belongs to the ith stratum. The Horvitz–Thompson estimate of the total is given by:
and the estimate of the mean is given by:
In a Bayesian probabilistic framework is considered the proportion of individuals in a target population belonging to the ith stratum. Hence, could be thought of as an estimate of the complete sample of persons within the ith stratum. The Horvitz–Thompson estimator can also be expressed as the limit of a weighted bootstrap resampling estimate of the mean. It can also be viewed as a special case of multiple imputation approaches.[3]
For post-stratified study designs, estimation of and are done in distinct steps. In such cases, computating the variance of is not straightforward. Resampling techniques such as the bootstrap or the jackknife can be applied to gain consistent estimates of the variance of the Horvitz–Thompson estimator[citation needed]. The Survey package for R conducts analyses for post-stratified data using the Horvitz–Thompson estimator.
- ^ Horvitz, D. G.; Thompson, D. J. (1952) "A generalization of sampling without replacement from a finite universe", Journal of the American Statistical Association, 47, 663–685, . JSTOR 2280784
- ^ William G. Cochran (1977), Sampling Techniques, 3rd Edition, Wiley. ISBN 0-471-16240-X
- ^ Roderick J.A. Little, Donald B. Rubin (2002) Statistical Analysis With Missing Data, 2nd ed., Wiley. ISBN 0-471-18386-5


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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Using an autoinjector device to deliver anti-seizure drugs into muscle is a fast, safe and effective way to treat status epilepticus, a prolonged type of seizure that lasts longer than five minutes, researchers report.
"This is a very important study for persons with epilepsy," said one outside expert, Dr. Jacqueline French, first vice president of the American Epilepsy Society. "Prolonged seizures and status epilepticus can lead to brain damage, prolonged hospitalization, and other serious harm. The earlier treatment is initiated, the greater the likelihood that the seizure activity can be aborted quickly, and harm can be avoided," she said.
French, who is also professor of neurology at the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at New York University Langone Medical Center, New York City, believes the study "will set a new standard for treatment by emergency teams, that will lead to substantial benefit for persons with epilepsy."
The study, funded by the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), appears in the Feb. 16 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Status epilepticus is a serious, potentially life-threatening medical emergency that causes 55,000 deaths each year in the United States. First-line treatment typically involves intravenous (IV) delivery of anti-seizure drugs. However, starting an IV in a patient having a seizure can be challenging for paramedics and takes up precious time.
This study, carried out by paramedics, examined whether using an autoinjector to deliver an anti-seizure drug directly into a patient's thigh muscle is as safe and effective as using an IV. The researchers compared how well each method stopped patients' seizures by the time the ambulance arrived at the emergency department.
Two different seizure-fighting medicines -- midazolam and lorazepam -- were used in the study. Both are benzodiazepine
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If I undersand the PM, he is an economic Conservative. That means he has his POV. Is that a biggy? I conjecture that he might have felt the Ms Flug was a little too Liberal for his tastes. That would be reason enough to discount her, no? At some point he discussed the issues with the poeple that ought to know, and backtracked based on the information that he received. Heck back in the States he was a YAFer, a member of that Conservative organization "Young Americans for Freedom", group of then, college students who believed in Conservative ideas. As we know, by the time the Yom Kippur War, Isreal pulled him back. Yeah, who knows if we might have had to deal with an American Jewish pol named Natanyahu. Instead, he is our PM..
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Kaskaskia College announced that Tracie Dickenson of Vandalia and Emily Cange of Marydale have been named the recipients of the Nicholas Kleiboeker-Torrey Stoffel-Gray Memorial Scholarship. Cange attended Belleville West Township High School and is studying nursing. She is the daughter of Keith Cange and Lorraine Cange. Dickenson is a 1989 graduate of Sandia High School and the daughter of Charlein Steele. Pictured above, from left to right, are Cange; Deborah Klieboeker, director of institutional advancement for Kaskaskia College; and Dickinson.
A rural Vandalia home was destroyed by fire last Friday morning.
Vandalia's volunteer firefighters were called to the Brice Summers residence south of Vandalia, on Hobler Hill off of Carlyle Road, at 8:27 a.m.
When they arrived at 8:30 a.m., firefighters discovered the residence – two mobile homes that were attached – was fully involved in flames.
• Gracie M. Olmstead, 22, 437 S. Locust St., Brownstown, was arrested on Dec. 7 for failure to appear in court on an ordinance violation. Bond was $2,500.
• Larry D. Karnes, 30, 406 S. College St., Brownstown, was arrested on Dec. 7 on a charge of driving while his license is suspended or revoked. Bond was $1,500.
• Scott T. Richardson, 24, RR 2, Brownstown, was arrested on Dec. 7 for failure to appear in court on a felony charge and on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. Bond was $2,500.
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✔ TOPS IL 1872, Ramsey, will meet at the Christian Church in Ramsey. Weigh-in is at 6:20 p.m., and the meeting is at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Donna Morell at 423-2916.
Friday, December 10
Both the Ramsey Junior High seventh-grade and eighth-grade boys basketball teams defeated Patoka last Thursday.
The seventh-graders were led by Brady Reiss, who had 11 points, in a 21-17 victory, and the eighth-graders were led by Isac Gann, who nine points, in a 35-16 win.
Patoka's squad was defeated by Odin on Monday, 53-25, and by New Horizons on Tuesday, 41-35.
Senior Ashley Pollard went on a scoring flurry in the fourth quarter in helping the South Central High School girls basketball team earn its first victory last Thursday.
Pollard scored 15 of her game-high 25 points in the final period of a 43-40 back-and-forth win against Midland Trail Conference foe, Webber.
Not to be ignored, sophomore Macie Cain had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
The Mulberry Grove High School boys basketball played without senior Zach Heilig in two games last week.
Heilig suffered a concussion last Tuesday and missed a 70-40 loss to Christ Our Rock Lutheran last Friday, and a 50-40 loss to Patoka on Tuesday.
Heilig may play on Friday at Odin.
A poor second quarter from Mulberry Grove gave CORL all it needed to defeat the Aces last Friday.
Leading 14-12 after the first, CORL scored 21 points in the second period, while holding the Aces to four points to take a commanding, 35-16, halftime lead.
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Los Angeles DodgersRead MoreThe story of the Los Angeles Dodgers begins in 1884 in Brooklyn, New York, where the team tried out such names as the Bridegrooms, the Superbas, and the Robins before finally settling on the Dodgers in 1932. A scant 15 years later, the club played a vital role in the American civil-rights movement, as Jackie Robinson became the first African American to don a Major League uniform. When Robinson retired after the 1956 season, players such as Don Drysdale and Duke Snider picked up the torch and, along with owner Walter O'Malley, led the team on a cross-country move to Los Angeles in 1958. The club settled into its new home four years later, erecting the stadium in which it's since won four World Series titles. Unlike most modern fields, which use giant green screens to appear surrounded by city skylines, Dodger Stadium sits in the shadow of the real San Gabriel Mountains, and the 56,000-seat ballpark was selected by MLB players as the best stadium in baseball in a 2003 Sports Illustrated poll.1000 Elysian Park Ave.Los Angeles, CA US
USC TrojansRead MoreUSC's student athletes have a proud history of winning, and not just in collegiate sports. They also dominate in international competition at the highest level. Since the Trojans sent their first athlete to the Summer Games in 1904, they've won 587 medals, including at least one gold medal in every Games since 1912. If USC were its own country, it would have the 16th-most medals of any nation, but still no standing army to defend the podium from jealous fourth-place finishers. Trojans' accolades at home are just as impressive. The football team commands an all-time record above .700, winning more than 30 bowl games and as many conference championships. All in all, USC teams have won 97 men's national titles and 25 women's, more than all but two other schools in the country.3400 S Figueroa StLos Angeles, CA US
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Daikon is one of the cornerstones of Japanese cuisine. It has a firm yet yielding texture and ability to meld with any flavors it comes in contact with such as oden broth. However, most ways of eating daikon involve cooking which largely squanders the precious vitamin C that it contains.
You could eat it raw, but on its own daikon has a bitter and bland flavor suitable for no one. At least, it did until now thanks to a recipe posted on Cookpad, Japan's premier recipe site, by a user with the handle of ayureo. This recipe is certifiably delicious, cheap, and so simple that anyone can do it — even us!


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ST. MARYS ŌĆō During Friday's Elk County Farm Bureau tour, numerous legislative issues were discussed ranging from state to national matters.
State Representative Matt Gabler (R-Elk/Clearfield) emphasized the importance of organizations like the Farm Bureau, which provides subject matter experts in each industry, in order to keep legislators informed of different developments taking place.
Members of the Ridgway Elks Lodge No. 872 are organizing a steak fry event to benefit the Ridgway YMCA.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 1 from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. For $15 apiece, each patron will receive one 12 oz. to 14 oz. Delmonico steak, baked potato, vegetable, salad, roll, and dessert. The food will be sold from 5-9 p.m. with the band King Thaddeus performing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
According to J.R. Geitner, general manager at the lodge, there will be a maximum of 200 tickets sold. They are available at the YMCA, the lodge, and the Welcome Center in Ridgway.
Following the Ridgway Area School District Board of Directors' approval to place a referendum question on the ballot of the November general election opting to increase the earned income tax in order to eliminate the occupation assessment, many taxpayers are asking themselves which way to vote.
On Tuesday, Aug. 7, the board approved a referendum designed to repeal its existing occupation tax and replace the lost revenue by increasing the existing earned income tax by .4 percent.
ST. MARYS ŌĆō Members of the Crystal Fire Department were called out Thursday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. for a reported structure fire at 330 Charles St.
Upon arrival, firefighters found the first floor fully involved in fire. Firefighters established a water supply and knocked the fire down. They spent a considerable amount of time working on hot spots.
There was heavy fire, heat and smoke damage to the first floor, moderate heat and smoke damage to the second floor and moderate smoke damage to the basement.
There were no injuries.
The cause of the fire was attributed to unattended cooking.
JOHNSONBURG - A Ridgway man, part of the farther-and-son team charged with arsons committed in Johnsonburg and Ridgway in 2008 and 2012, respectively, was waived to court Wednesday on charges relating to the former.
Anthony Karl Milliard, 28, of Ridgway, was waived to court Wednesday before District Judge George "Tony" King on charges relating to a Dec. 4, 2008 arson at 115 First Ave. in Johnsonburg, a property belonging to his father, Francis Anthony Milliard, 54, of Ridgway.
JOHNSONBURG ŌĆō Students of the Johnsonburg Area School District have met PSSA [Pennsylvania School System of Assessment] standards for Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP] for the 2011-2012 school year.
Elementary school principal Jennifer Hobbs presented the students' scores during the August board of directors meeting.
In math, elementary students in grades 3 through 6 scored an 86.4 percent proficiency out of a targeted 78 percent.
JOHNSONBURG ŌĆō A recent study conducted by U.S. News & World Report ranked the Johnsonburg Area School District as one of the top high schools in Pennsylvania.
According to high school principal Brock Benson, the organization ranks all of the high schools in the United States based on standardized testing and advanced placement [AP] scores.
"They look at your proficiency rates of all of your students and also how you do with students who are economically disadvantaged," Benson said.
The Elk County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a proposal for new software to help streamline services at the prothonotary's office.
Susanne Straub Schneider, the county's prothonotary, said Tuesday that the new software will be used for the civil side of the office.
"Currently we use infocon-- it's a DOS system and it's antiquated," Schneider said. "The new software would improve docketing for the deputies and it would also improve access to the public. Eventually, we would move to having it accessible online.
The Ridgway Area School District officially terminated its contract with the Central Tax Bureau of Pennsylvania (CENTAX) at its monthly school board meeting Tuesday night at Francis S. Grandinetti Elementary School.
The contract was originally dated for Feb. 29. The approved motion directs CENTAX to deliver all records, returns, uncashed checks and electronic records to H.A. Berkheimer by Aug. 31.
ST. MARYS ŌĆō The powder metal industry is looking for dedicated entry-level employeesŌĆöand the eight graduates of the ŌĆ£Fit for Powder Metal ProgramŌĆØ course that concluded last week have high hopes that they will fit the bill.


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Don't doubt yourself…or what I tell you.
You're doing well….I know you are.
In my April 1 post I listed the general philosophical things I do to live a productive, healthy, positive, and happy life.
Some of you wrote and said you don't grasp the significance of what I meant by telling you that I remind myself what I am, a human being. You don't understand what I mean by telling you to keep this foremost in mind, or how doing so is going to do anything to help you with creating change in your life or help you handle negative circumstances you are, right now, contending with.
I'm not surprised anymore by the ignorance. I was for a long time. For years, whenever I've been asked for a bit of inspiration or life advice, I always end and begin with telling the individual to concentrate most on what they are, what abilities and potential this thing they are has, and that what they are makes all things possible. Rarely does anyone get the significance of what I mean. Unfortunately, there is greater evidence than my own personal experiences to prove it. The multimillion (maybe Billion) self-help and self-improvement industry is subsidized by people's inability to grasp the importance of focusing on what they are, too. Aside from all the various and different practical tricks and gimmicks each uniquely styled and flamboyant peddler includes in the products they produce, there is one fundamental condition in evey single one of these products that the user must meet, yet the majority fail, time and time again. This condition is grasping what it means to be what you are and realizing that at some point and time "help" and "empowerment" depend on "self." Only you can help and empower yourself, and you do that by understanding, using and putting into action the human being that you are.
The human being is the rational animal. Being the rational animal means you have a mind capable of rationality, which means you have the faculty of "reason," which gives you the capacity for intelligence to figure things out about yourself, other people and the world you live in. It gives you the ability to understand and be understood, acquire and learn knowledge. Reason gives you the capacity to act in accordance with reality, gives you the power to distinguish truth from falsehood, right from wrong, what works from what does not work, and use these judgments to make choices that guide the direction of your life. Bottomline, your mind — your rational mind — is your most basic means of survival.
Before you casually dismiss what I am explaining to you here, because you are unfamiliar with the terms or think it is all over your head, beyond your comprehension, or you think it's a bunch of philosophical gibberish you don't need to understand, let me try to get your attention another way.
Do you know that your freedom in this country is derived from this one single idea — that you are a rational animal? Is that simple and important enough to get your attention? I thought so.
Where in the Declaration of Independence it states that "all men are created equal," what do you think that means? How are all men created equal? We — all men — are created equal by virtue of the fact that we are all created as rational animals. That's it. Nothing else. That is the one single thing that makes men created equal. The Founders didn't put "all men are created equal" in the Declaration just because it sounded good. They put it in there because it means exactly what I am telling you it does.
So, now that you know, what is it you don't understand about that what you are — a human being, the rational animal – is indeed what you do need to depend on first to make your life work, create and change the circumstances of your life. Your mind gives you the power to control the direction of your life. It gives you the sole authority to handle your life.
I think it's interesting to point out that of all the excuses people use to explain their failings at properly and effectively conducting their lives, no one ever tries to get away with: "I don't have a mind." People will defend themselves by claiming, "I lost my mind," I lost control of my mind, and, "I was out of my mind," but no one tries "I don't have a mind."
Remind yourself what you are. Over and over. Toward thinking, knowing and believing how you can, there is nothing more important. Nothing.
Always Believe,
Whether you believe you can or can't, you're right.
Hello. Thinking positive that you are all doing well. Always do.
I've been offline since last Summer. You've been aware of this. But that didn't stop you. You went right on writing emails. Over 20,000 of them landed in an email box and sat waiting. A few days ago I peeked inside. I'm glad I did. It's been awhile since I touched base, and you had a lot to say.
You wrote about many things…the bailouts…the state of our government…Conservatism…CON-servatives…today's liberal kooks…our culture…the Barack Presidency and its Socialist/Marxist power grab…your family…your kid's schools…Wrestlemania 25…new dead drug addict former WWE wrestlers…The Wrestler movie and the self-destructive actor they hired to play the role…appearances…speaking engagements…being inspired by what you found at Warrior Web…your own words of encouragement.
Nearly all of you asked if I was ok and how I'm doing…if I'm alive…how my family is doing…what (if anything) I have in store for you next…what I've been up to…when you can expect to hear from me again. I appreciate that. Thank you. I'm fortunate to have you all as supporters over the years.
I am still alive. If I were dead, I suppose, as some believe, I would have written and told you so. (Long time visitors to the Warrior Web will get the tongue-in-cheek.) My family and I are doing super. My baby girls, Indiana and Mattigan, are becoming little ladies — way too quickly. But I am keeping my stamina high so that I can stay ahead of it and catch as much of these beautiful, once-in-a-lifetime moments as possible. They are both off to great starts to live strong, bold, confident, and brave lives.
Their mother seems to have found a fountain of youth around here somewhere on our property. She just giggles when I ask her to tell me where it is. We've been married 10 years now and I still can't get enough of everything about her. All the countless stupid decisions I made in my life are totally counterbalanced by the one smart one I made letting her fall in love with me falling in love with her.
Me? Same O. Ornery. One-of-a-kind (so are you!). I'm enjoying life, day by day, trying to refine this to minute by minute. Always reading and learning to stay inspired — mentally, physically and spiritually. Training, staying healthy. Building an art career, something I've been teaching myself to do over the last 7-8 years; finally starting showing my works. Warrior Gallery is set up down on the famous Canyon Road, here in Santa Fe. Stop by and say hello if you are ever out this way. My website, "www.warriorgallery.com" is in its initial stages of being built. More will be coming online soon.
Enough about me. Let's talk a little bit about you and how you're doing.
When I was reading your emails there's something else I couldn't help notice. A lot of you seem to be feeling plenty of despair these days, some of you claim to be outright depressed. Many of you tell me you are consumed with doubt, fear and worry. You're worried about your jobs and financial security, what the future holds for you and your family. You want to know how to better the quality of your attitude and lives. Many of you write and want to know what I do to keep my head on straight to keep moving forward in my life in a healthy and positive way. You want to know how it is that I was able to move on with my life in a productive, fulfilling way and keep a confident and bold attitude.
For starters, I never forget what I am. Not who I am — what I am. I'm a human being.
This alone makes me capable of handling my life and the direction of it. Its circumstances. Its quality. Its outcome. It's influences. My attitude. I stop and remind myself of this very important thing whenever I begin to "feel" (instead of, accurately, think) like challenges and circumstances I may be dealing with aren't in my control. This reminder, sometimes sternly applied, brings be back to reality. The reality that the human being is created to have control over their life. No (sane) human being is absent this control. Yet, many people, when they find themselves in difficult or troubling circumstances, roll their eyes and look at anyone or anything else to assign blame. And, as for getting out of the mess, they sit and wait and do nothing but fantasize that their rescue is going to drop from the sky.
There are events and issues that happen that we cannot control from happening. I know this and I'm not denying it. There are unexpected disasters, tragedies and challenges we find ourselves faced with that we can't control. Take the worldwide economic situation right now, the very thing causing the worry and concern so many of you hold. Even if you have lived your life prudently and are prepared for a tough time like this, there's no way you could have controlled the imprudence and lack of preparation others in the world live by. Yet, fact is, we are all now paying for it in one way or another. This bigger economic fallout is an example of something you could not have controlled.
Still, powerless as you are to stop or effect the overall situation or any one other's individual situation, you do hold the power to not only control what you will think about it, what your attitude will be about it, but also what you will think to do, or not do, about it. Your power of choice does not lie with anyone else. Your power to make choices and take action lies in your mind, not someone else's. You DO hold the power to handle your life and the circumstances dealt you.
Most of the anxiety and loss of control people sense is created by outside influences. Negative influences can have no other effect on your state of mind than negative. You have to remove yourself from negative influences to be able to shut down negative thoughts in your head. You have to get away from them, entirely. There is no other option. There is no compromise you can make. If you won't, you choose not to. If you don't, your negative mindset will never change. No one else can force you to have negative thoughts or an negative attitude — be worried, doubtful, and fearful. Only you can. And if you subject yourself to these kinds of destructive influences, which inevitably generate like thoughts, no one else can remove you from them. Only you can. You own your mind — and its power to make you act. You control the ability to set your attitude and course of action.
I remove myself…
Get away from tv and radio news programming, and online news sites. Don't listen to talk radio programs that discuss the state of our government and what is going on economically. Don't watch tv programs that do the same. Turn them off. So much of what is going on in the world today to create the negative environment, you have absolutely no control over. No control whatsoever. Whether you pay attention or not will never matter. Any attention given is time wasted. Don't fool yourself into believing that by giving attention to the negativity and misery you are somehow becoming more intelligently informed or might be inspired to come up with a solution to it all. The full truth is never given or fought for on these programs and you can't save the world all by yourself. (Although, improving yourself to be the best you can be and being a a positive and inspiring example to others can and will change many lives one life at a time.) Build a impenetrable kind of self-discipline whereby you don't even spend the energy to ignore the negative, two-faced and biased "news" of the World. Act like it doesn't even exist. When someone ask you what you think about all that's going on, tell them you don't. "I don't. I don't think about it." Make a promise to yourself that you will be so strong that nothing can disturb your optimistic frame of mind. Turn the news off and try this. I guarantee you that within 48 hours the heavy depressing weight of the doom and gloom you feel will disappear completely from your mind. Trust me, if we come under some existence-threatening danger, you'll get the news of it instantly from the reaction of people around you. In the meantime, quit subjecting yourself to the fearful anxiety of it all.
Okay, you've stopped giving attention to the bad influences and rid your mind of negative thought. Now it is time to do the opposite: fill your mind with great ideas, motivating creativity, and energized belief.
I read and listen…
Read inspiring literature. Only. Nothing else. Start with self improvement books and audiotapes. Although my overall cynical opinion about the majority of hucksters who market this kind of stuff has not changed, there is a lot of life-empowering information throughout these products, especially the classic stuff put out years ago when the authors intention to help people was genuine. Until you build pure self-motivation, you have to expose yourself to motivating ideas wherever you can find them. You will do so by reading and listening to these products. While you are doing this, also begin a Great Book. I've mentioned my own interest and learning journey with the Great Books of the Western World many times before. I can't say enough about the penetrating inspiration I've gotten back in return for reading these books that may at first sight seem above you, but, by making the effort, heighten your belief in the awesome human potential we all hold. I've said frequently that people before us have faced greater challenges and done greater things than any of us living today. Reading the Great Books will prove that to you, and also inspire you to raise the standards by which you live your own life.
(Btw, for those of you who have children, find at least 15-30 minutes a day to read to them. Turning them on to the power and wonder of reading, and stimulating their imagination, is one of the greatest things you can do.)
I exercise hard…
Exercise your body with intensity for at least an hour and a half a day, everyday. Go to a gym and kick your own ass. Or create a full body program at home and kick your ass there. Jumpstart the performance enhancements and stress relievers your body holds and doses out naturally. Physical activity is the quickest and most effective way to kill worry, doubt and fear. The mortality rate is 100%. Everything about you and the quality of your life gets better with exercise.
I eat healthy food…
The quickest most effective way to begin building healthy eating habits, especially if you do not have the habit of doing so, is start with removing all junk fast food from your diet. Stop eating it altogether. This will be a huge first step if you are like so many other people who eat out more than they eat at home. The quick and impressive results you get from this will motivate you to want to learn more, and from there, the knowledge is easy to find.
(About exercise and healthy eating habits, I have the Warrior Workout START kit if you're interested. It gives the you the blunt, bold, no bs lowdown on what you need to do to get your health and fitness act together.)
I am thankful and grateful for what I do have…
This is an old cliché, but the reason it's not worn out is that it rings so true. If you take the time to look around — really take the time — you will see that you already do possess so many things that you should be grateful and thankful for, things of incredible wealth. If you lost every material thing you may, right now, be worried about losing you would still have so much. And all of it is priceless. None of it can be replaced with money. I believe that until we are grateful for what we do have we aren't deserving of much else, and karma has its way of keeping you stuck with what you have and where you are until you get your appreciation priorities straight.
I tell them…
Tell the ones you love that you love them, every chance you get, because you never know when your chances will run out. A lot of times life doesn't come to an end with a date and time announcement. One moment someone is here, the next moment they are not. And even when we know an end is forthcoming, never can we be fully prepared. Love for someone is the greatest booster of happiness for our hearts, and one day down the road, the greatest breaker of it, too. You never know when…none of us do. But if you take advantage of every chance you get, you won't ever have to wonder if your loved ones always knew.
I Meditate…
Spend a little bit of quiet, undisturbed time in deep thought. Just find a place where you can sit quietly and spend some time thinking about your life, your human potential, and envision the quality of life and experiences you want for yourself and your family. Concentrate on your breathing and peace of mind. You can find out all the basics you need to have to properly begin doing this, online.
I Laugh…
Make the time to find the humor in something everyday. Every chance you get even make fun of yourself. There will always be the serious things you have to tend to, and you should pursue them seriously. But there are plenty of funny moments you cross paths with throughout the day. When it happens, chuck the seriousness for a few minutes and have a big laugh. If you have kids, you won't have to wait long.
I Pray…
Pray and give thanks to whatever Creator you believe in. NEVER pray for help. Pray for greater and tougher challenges. He Created you with all the help you will ever need. Don't disrespect Him by asking for more. NEVER pray for guidance. Pray for exposure to deeper mystery. Fear of finding your own way in this lifetime is not living, it is passing wasted time till you are dead.
I Believe. Always. I always believe that I have within me the potential to do something unique and do whatever I set my mind and actions to do.
In some wonderful one-of-a-kind way you are unlike anyone else. All of us human beings here on this planet, all of us so much alike in so many ways, but each of us with our own life story. Your story is your story, not anyone else's. You were created with a singular unique soulprint to do something creative like no other human being who has lived or will ever live. What that "thing" is that only you can do has unlimited potential. However, because that thing is yours to do and no one else's, no one else can discover it for you. Only you can. You find it by believing that it does indeed lie inside of you. It's not that you have to know, right now, exactly what that unique creative thing is you have the potential to do. What matters is that you believe with all you are that it lies inside of you. This is where you start. Nothing matters more than always believing in the potential you hold to do something no one else can and the potential you have to think and act to bring it to life.
These are the "philosophy of life" things I practice everyday to stay positive and inspired. There are many specific practical things you can do to start changing the circumstances and quality of your life, but I'll leave those alone for now.
There is a lot of fearmongering going on right now, I know. But now is not the time be afraid. It's the time to be braver and bolder than you've ever been. I know it's not easy to stay inspired. But you have to make a way. Make a warrior's effort.
Always Believe,