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Marine experts to share research with public at St. Lucie County Aquarium
What: Six-lecture series for adults
Admission: $4 paid admission to aquarium; $3 for children and seniors
Registration: Required in advance by calling 772-465-3271 or emailing firstname.lastname@example.com
When: 9 a.m. lecture; doors open 8:30 a.m. with light refreshments
Where: St. Lucie County Aquarium, 420 Seaway Drive, eastern end of South Bridge
Information: www.coseeflorida.org
Jan. 30: "Responding in a Pinch: Crustacean Behavioral Responses to Environmental Factors," Phillip Gravinese, Florida Institute of Technology
Feb. 13: "Collapse and Recovery of Panamanian Coral Reefs: Lessons from the Fossil Record," Lauren Toth, Florida Institute of Technology
Feb. 27: "Caribbean Coral Reef Ecosystems," Scott Jones, Smithsonian Marine Station
March 13: "The Sound of Science: What Oyster Reefs may be Telling Us About the Environment," Vincent Encomio, Florida Oceanographic Society
March 27: "Dolphins of the Bahamas," Cindy Elliser, Indian River State College
Wild dolphins, noisy shrimp and the hidden reasons for collapsed coral reefs are among the discoveries that marine science experts will share in a series of talks every other Wednesday at the St. Lucie County Aquarium.
Talks will range from how scientists use fossils to discover why coral reefs offshore were in a state of collapse for 2,500 years and then recovered, to what Smithsonian researchers are doing in Belize, to what was learned watching wild dolphin families in the Caribbean for 28 years.
"Coral reefs are like a city in the desert," said Cristin Ryan, a marine biology educator who helps visitors to the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystem Exhibit at the St. Lucie County Aquarium understand what they are seeing. "They are home to many marine animals and plants. They shelter there, they eat there and they reproduce there. So the loss of reefs is a very important loss to the animals who live on it. Among the creatures that live there are sponges and they contain many active compounds which scientists study to see if they have the potential to be used in human medications."
The reefs also are very fragile and will break apart and wash away. The coral reefs off the coast of Panama in the tropical waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean collapsed — scientists now believe due to climate change — 4,000 years ago and stayed that way for 2,500 years. They recovered about 1,500 years ago, but scientists believe climate change may cause another collapse.
The collapse, fossil record and preventive measures will be the topic of a talk by Lauren Toth of the Florida Institute of Technology, where research is being done.
In "The Sound of Science: What Oyster Reefs May Be Telling Us About The Environment," Vincent Encomio of the Florida Oceanographic Society in Stuart will explain how we can use the sounds that fish and shrimp produce on oyster reefs to get information about the reef. From that, we may be able to learn about the reef's health and the success of oyster reef restoration projects.
The lecture series is sponsored by the Centers for Ocean Science Education Excellence, a national network of partnerships between marine scientists and educators divided into smaller networks in many locations including Florida, Alaska, Hawaii, California, Maine and South Carolina.
The Smithsonian Marine Station in Fort Pierce, an event co-sponsor, is one of four groups that make up COSEE Florida, along with Florida Institute of Technology, Indian River State College and Ocean Research and Conservation Association.
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Charlie Manuel is getting in shape, interested in the Tigers job
Oct 23, 2013, 9:32 AM EDT
Given that Jim Leyland is 68 and stepped down saying that he thinks it's a job for a younger man, going to a 70 year-old dude as the Tigers next manager would be an interesting choice. Still, Charlie Manuel would be up for it. And he's getting into the BSOHL for a gig too. Via Phillies Nation:
Charlie Manuel popped up on a Detroit sports radio station, 105.1, and spoke with The Diesel show, expressing interest in the Tigers managerial opening. Manuel said he is getting himself in shape and hoping to score one of the vacant jobs.
At nearly 70 (he hits that number in January), Manuel says "Condition-wise, I feel tremendous," Manuel said. "I've still got the fire. I've got a full tank. I'm still very much in the game."
I don't know if he'll get a managers' gig. My guess would be no in that most teams probably want to go younger or longer term. But I do think that Manuel would still be a good manager in the right situation. Detroit probably wouldn't be the worst situation either.
If that doesn't happen, though, you could do way, way, way worse than to hire him as a bench coach or hitting coach. He's been successful everywhere he's been.
- mdpickles - Oct 23, 2013 at 9:42 AM
Took Charlie almost 200 National League games to adjust to that style of managing. He could jump back in with an AL team and be fine.
- natstowngreg - Oct 23, 2013 at 9:50 AM
Would it be necessary to create a new category on the BSOHL list, for managers?
If his health is OK, I can see Cholly being a good fit for a good, veteran team.
- aceshigh11 - Oct 23, 2013 at 10:17 AM
He looks good…lost some significant weight.
- xdj511 - Oct 23, 2013 at 10:19 AM
I'm 38, relatively fit and go to the gym twice a week. Does this qualify me for consideration for the Tigers managerial position?
- rjmarrella - Oct 23, 2013 at 10:54 AM
Uncle Chuck! My man! He cut them wiz wit's out.
- gabeguterres - Oct 23, 2013 at 1:47 PM
He's still the oldest person that I'd like to punch in the face.
"Volkswagon." Sheesh.
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South Korea-based Celltrion has stopped clinical development of its own version of the blockbuster Rituxan, the latest stumble in the fledgling area of biosimilars.
The news, based on a filling with the European Medicines Agency, was reported in a note by Bloomberg industry analyst Asthika Goonewardene and reported by the Bloomberg news service. A late-stage clinical trial in non-Hodgkin lymphoma was listed with the agency as having been terminated. It is not known why the company has terminated the trial and whether it will seek to begin it again at a later date.
News of the scrapping of the trial follows a report in The Wall Street Journal that Celltrion retained J.P. Morgan as an advisor after the company's founder Seo Jung-jin announced plans to divest his shares in the company. Celltrion is South Korea's largest biopharmaceutical company in terms of revenue.
The termination of the trial by Celltrion is the latest setback for the young biosimilars industry. Earlier this month, Lonza Group and Teva Pharmaceuticals said they are reevaluating their joint venture to develop, manufacture, and market biosimilars because of "significant regulatory uncertainty" and the need to take a "measured approach" before making additional long-term investments in the area. They too had been developing a Rituxan biosimilar.
Merck scrapped plans to develop a biosimilar for Amgen's Enbrel and last year shut down its biosimilars unit with a plan to restart its efforts in the sector at a later time. And in late 2012, Samsung's biosimilar unit halted work on a biosimilar version of Rituxan.
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An ultrafiltration device adapted to be worn on a portion of the body of a patient includes a blood inlet tube leading from a first blood vessel, a blood pump, an anticoagulant reservoir for infusing anticoagulants into the blood, a blood filter including a substrate through which the blood is circulated and filtered, a fluid bag for storing the excess fluid and a blood outlet tube leading to a second blood vessel.
1. A method of ultrafiltrating excess body fluid from a congestive heart failure patient, the method comprising:
obtaining, from a first blood vessel of a congestive heart failure (CHF) patient, blood containing excess body fluid;
shuttle-pumping said blood with a shuttle pump;
receiving at an ultrafiltration filter said blood;
filtering the excess body fluid with said ultrafiltration filter to remove said excess body fluid from said blood at a rate slow enough to reduce a risk of creating a low blood pressure condition in said CHF patient and slow enough to allow continuous removal of said excess body fluid for at least 24 hours;
directing said removed excess body fluid directly to a fluid storage receptacle while the ultrafiltration filter is in various three-dimensional orientations; and
returning said filtered blood to a second blood vessel of said CHF patient.
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6. A method of ultrafiltrating excess body fluid from a congestive heart failure patient using a completely wearable ultrafiltration device, said method comprising:
receiving, in a blood inlet tube from a first blood vessel of a congestive heart failure patient, blood containing excess body fluid;
shuttle-pumping, with a shuttle pump included in said completely wearable ultrafiltration device, said blood containing excess body fluid from said blood inlet tube to an ultrafiltration filter, said ultrafiltration filter being included in said completely wearable ultrafiltration device;
separating an amount of excess body fluid from said blood containing excess fluid using said ultrafiltration filter, the combination of said shuttle pump and said ultrafiltration filter separate said amount of excess body fluid from said blood containing excess fluid at a rate slow enough to deter blood pressure drops in said CHF patient, at a rate slow enough to allow said completely wearable ultrafiltration device to continually operate for at least 24 hours, and at a rate fast enough to help alleviate the CHF patient's symptoms associated with CHF;
draining said separated excess fluid from said ultrafiltration filter to an excess fluid receptacle while the CHF patient performs a normal every day activity that places the completely wearable ultrafiltration device in random three-dimensional positions;
returning said filtered blood containing excess body fluid from said ultrafiltration filter to a second blood vessel of said CHF patient; and
powering at least said shuttle pump with a power source, said power source being included in said completely wearable ultrafiltration device.
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12. A method of removing excess body fluids from a CHF patient using a completely wearable, portable and self powered ultrafiltration device; said method comprises:
installing said completely wearable, portable and self powered ultrafiltration device on a CHF patient;
shuttle-pumping, from a first blood vessel of said CHF patient, fluid overloaded blood;
filtering excess body fluid, from said fluid overloaded blood, through a semiporous material at a rate that can be sustained for at least 24 hours without being a direct cause of a low blood pressure or damage to a vital organ in said CHF patient;
collecting said filtered excess body fluid directly after filtering and while the ultrafiltration device is in any three-dimensional position; and
returning said filtered fluid overloaded blood to a second blood vessel of said CHF patient.
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This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/251,937, filed Sep. 19, 2002, and entitled WEARABLE ULTRAFILTRATION DEVICE, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,597,677, issued Oct. 6, 2009. U.S. Pat. No. 7,597,677 is incorporated by reference in its entirety into this application. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/251,937 is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/085,349, filed Nov. 16, 2001 and entitled WEARABLE CONTINUOUS RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY DEVICE, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,960,179, issued on Nov. 1, 2005. U.S. Pat. No. 6,960,179 is incorporated by reference in its entirety into this application.
The present invention is directed to ultrafiltration devices, and more particularly to a portable ultrafiltration device that may be continuously worn by a patient.
Fluid overload can be caused by many things including metabolic disease, renal failure and, especially, congestive heart failure (CHF), which has become a disease of epidemic proportions all over the globe. CHF is a progressive deterioration of the heart muscle that leads to an inability to pump enough blood to support the vital organs. Deterioration of the heart muscle leads to decreased pumping capacity and increased fluid retention caused by the lack of perfusion pressure of the kidneys due to the failure of the heart to pump enough blood at the proper pressure. Fluid overload can cause leg swelling, shortness of breath and water accumulation in the lungs, impairing the ability to properly breathe.
Removal of excess fluids from the body can be accomplished with diuretics and other drugs that improve the performance of the heart muscle. However, these drugs become gradually ineffective over time and may cause undesirable effects such as kidney failure. In addition, there is a growing body of research supporting the notion that fluid removal by ultrafiltration may be superior to the administration of very large doses of diuretic drugs.
Advantages of ultrafiltration over diuretic drugs include: (1) efficient fluid removal without side effects such as kidney failure and blood pressure drops; (2) prompt relief form shortness of breath and swelling; and (3) improvement regarding certain adverse hormonal effects that are associated with CHF.
Ultrafiltration is performed by pumping blood from a catheter in an artery or a large vein, though a blood filter or a dialyzer, while creating a gradient of pressure though the filter membrane. The pressure gradient forces the passage of fluid out of the blood by convection and the fluid is drained out.
Conventional ultrafiltration devices suffer from several drawbacks. Usually, these devices are cumbersome, heavy and must be hooked to electrical outlets. Since ultrafiltration patients must remain connected to these devices for many hours, their ability to perform normal every day activities is severely limited. In addition, typical ultrafiltration treatments are geared for fast removal of several liters of excess fluid. However, the fluid removal is only temporary and the excess fluid usually reaccumulates in the patient's body after a short period of time. The reaccumulation of fluid is harmful to the patients, as the kidneys are further injured by the progress of CHF and the side effects of the diuretic drugs used to treat the heart.
A further problem with ultrafiltration devices is that repeated reconnection to an ultrafiltration device requires accessing blood flow by puncturing a large blood vessel and forming an arteriovenous shunt. These shunts only last for limited periods of time and are subject to infection, clotting and other complications that result in numerous hospitalizations and repeated surgical interventions. Similar problems also exist when a patient's blood stream is accessed by alternative methods, such as by inserting large catheters into large veins and arteries.
In view of the above disadvantages, there is a substantial need for a portable ultrafiltration device that provides continual, steady and smooth removal of excess fluid from the body.
The present invention alleviates to a great extent the above-noted and other disadvantages by providing a portable, wearable ultrafiltration device that performs continuous, steady and smooth removal of excess fluid from the body. Importantly, this ultrafiltration device does not require a patient to be hooked up to a large machine for many hours a day, several days per week. Instead, the ultrafiltration device can conveniently be worn on a patient's body for continual use, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing steady and smooth removal of excess fluid from the body and preventing the shortness of breath and swelling that are associated with CHF.
One aspect of the present invention involves an ultrafiltration device adapted to be worn on a portion of the body of a patient, including a blood pump and a blood filter for separating excess fluid from the blood.
A further aspect of the present invention involves an ultrafiltration device in the form of a belt adapted to be worn about the waist, shoulder, thigh or other body portion of a patient, wherein the belt includes a pair of end portions which are secured together by a belt fastening means.
Another aspect of the present invention involves an ultrafiltration device adapted to be worn on a portion of the body of a patient includes a blood inlet tube leading from a first blood vessel, a blood pump, an anticoagulant reservoir from which anticoagulants are infused into the blood, a blood filter including a substrate through which the blood is circulated and filtered, a fluid bag for storing the excess fluid and a blood outlet tube leading to a second blood vessel.
These and other features and advantages of the present invention will be appreciated from review of the following detailed description of the invention, along with the accompanying figures in which like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout.
Ultrafiltration is a process by which excess fluid in the form of water is removed from the blood, wherein the excess fluid in the blood is moved from one side of a filtering device to another. The filtering device contains many hollow fibers made out of a semipermeable membrane. While blood flows inside of the hollow fibers, water from the blood moves through the membrane wall and is drained off. The purified blood remains inside the hollow fibers and is returned to the body.
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The ultrafiltration device 10 comprises a belt 20 adapted to be worn about a portion of the body of the patient. According to some embodiments, the ultrafiltration device 10 is adapted to be worn about the waist of the patient. However, as would be understood to those of ordinary skill in the art, the device 10 may also be worn about other portions of the patient's body, such as over a shoulder or around a thigh. According to some embodiments, the weight of the belt 30 is less than two pounds.
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The blood filter 30 separates excess fluid from the patient's blood. The excess fluid is drained in to an excess fluid bag 50, which is to be periodically emptied via tap 90. The fluid bag 50 can be positioned in the vicinity of a thigh, a leg, an ankle, an arm, or any other suitable body portion of the patient.
The coagulation of the blood circulating through the device 10 is prevented by the constant infusion of anticoagulant, which is infused from an anticoagulant reservoir 95 through a port 105 and into the blood inlet tube 33. In some embodiments, anticoagulant is infused using a battery powered anticoagulant pump 115. The pump 115 may be a shuttle pump, piston pump, roller pump, centrifuge pump, piezoelectric pump, or other convention pump. Typical anticoagulants are infused into the blood 150 include, but are not limited to, heparin, prostacyclin, low molecular weight heparin, hirudin and sodium citrate. According to other embodiments, blood clotting inside the device 10 can be prevented by the oral administration of anticoagulent drugs including, but not limited to, coumadin.
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The blood 150 moves through the hollow fibers 310 under pressure from the blood pump 60. This pressure causes the excess fluid 135 in the blood 150 to filter out through the fiber pores, into the other side of the hollow fibers 310, from where the excess fluid 135 is drained out to the fluid bag 50. The magnitude of pressure within the fibers 310 determines the amount of net excess fluid 135 movement removed through exterior walls 350. Small particles within the blood 150 are also removed during this process, but particles larger than the blood filter pore size will be left behind in the blood 150.
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Thus, it is seen that a wearable ultrafiltration device is provided. One skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be practiced by other than the preferred embodiments which are presented in this description for purposes of illustration and not of limitation, and the present invention is limited only by the claims that follow. It is noted that equivalents for the particular embodiments discussed in this description may practice the invention as well.
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Latest website launch
I'm excited to announce the launch of my latest website project – midriver.org! This is the internet presence for Mid-River Christian Centre in Weslaco, TX and I'm glad to be able to help them get online.
This is a site for which I did all of the development work – including the graphics. I'm pretty impressed with the header considering that the stock photo it's taken from had the rock looking more like a turd. Ha! I kicked in some new Photoshop skills to make it look a little better.
There are more features yet to be added to the site. Hopefully they'll be live soon.
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The new site is very simple, clean and functional. Work orders can be submitted immediately from the home page with minimal fuss.
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I'm a techie and I make no apologies for it. Being one has saved me much aggravation over the years simply by not using Microsoft's internet software (IE, OE, Outlook).
My family, however, is not on the same wavelength.
Microsoft has fixed a major security hole in the browser most people use to get on the internet. Automatic update took care of mine this morning. I recommend for peace of mind to make sure yours is updated, too. It'll help keep the bad guys from stealing personal information from your computer.


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Mar 26 2009
Ask P-Widdy, With a Twist
I know there's nothing left on this beautiful, verdant earth you don't know about me, but to follow are some brief answers to a few "Ask Pioneer Woman" questions that have come in through email and comments recently.
But here's the fun part: Tonight at 8:00 Central Time, I'll do a reprisal of the live "Real Time Ask PW" I held here a couple of months ago. It was a rip roaring good time, and I burned about 5,000 calories scrolling through your real-time questions and answering them, marathon style. I'm feeling pudgy today. The meatballs are to blame. So I thought I'd try it again.
(Here's that last session, in case you'd like to review what's already been answered: Ask PW – Real Time.)
So if you're feeling bored, frustrated, marginalized, or sure…pudgy…stop by tonight and watch the carnage unfold. And if you have a question, shoot it through. I'll answer as many as I can—real time, baby.
But here's the catch: The questions really don't have to relate to me and my pitiful, strange little life. It can be any topic that's on your mind—anything from specific cooking/recipe questions, interpersonal relationship advice, questions about ranching, help with choosing baby names, or other helpful hints are, like, totally welcome. Pretend I'm Abigail Van Buren, but on a cattle ranch in the middle of nowhere. With plenty of spare time and an ax to grind.
Just please don't ask me about investing or retirement planning. Because that's really boring.
See you at 8:00! Unless you have something better to do. And then I won't see you.
I'll miss you though. Please send me a postcard from your life.
Here are some miscellaneous Q & A's.
If you could possess any superhero abilities what would it be?
I would like to possess the ability to subsist on 2 hours of sleep per night.
Wait, is there a superhero that possesses that ability? NocturnoGirl or something? Maybe not.
As far a conventional superhero qualities, I'd choose to be able to scale buildings. It would help strengthen my core.
I was wondering if you could tell us what happened to Marlboro Man's brother Todd?
I think I've answered this before, but I don't expect anyone to spend one moment of their lives reading my entire archives. It would fry your brain.
MM's oldest brother Todd was killed in a car accident when Todd was eighteen, the summer before he left for college. He was working at the ranch of a family friend in Texas. Tragic, life-altering, terrible. Anyone who's lost a loved one to a car accident knows how much it rocks a family.
Are you going to do a reality show/docuseries, or what?
I don't know. I don't think so. Probably not. I can't find a compelling reason to do that. I think I probaby share enough of my weird life here, don't you? Plus, anything that would be filmed wouldn't be on TV until months later, and by then it all would have shown up here anyway. Plus, I'm camera shy.
Do your kids ever wear shorts in the summer?
There are many pairs of shorts in our house. Too much tall grass, too many chiggers, too many threats to bare legs. But they wear them when they go to town. They have the whitest legs in the county.
Do you have a pool?
We have the ghost of a pool. My mother-in-law put in a pool in the late seventies when she was raising Marlboro Man and his brothers in this house, and she wound up filling it in less than ten years later. A pool on a cattle ranch in a windy state proved not to be the most winning idea. Marlboro Man and I aren't pool people, so we're fine with the kids wading in the crick (pronounced "creek" by most normal humans.)
What time did you go to bed last night?
11:47. Way too late for me.
What are your favorite Broadway musicals?
In no particular order: Les Miserables, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Miss Saigon, Oklahoma, and pretty much every musical that's ever existed.
When's the next reader contest/get together at the Lodge, and who will be visiting?
April. And it's a surprise! (Hint: she's not from around here.)
Would you rather be a published author or a website author?
Website. I like the real-time aspect of it.
What's your biggest flaw right now?
It would take up too much bandwidth.
Do you ever wonder if your kids may go off to college too innocent?
No, I don't worry about that. I just turn on the Disney Channel a couple of times a week and consider that a good enough education. I realize my weird children aren't getting the daily "social" education many other kids are getting, but they do know how to get up at 5 am and saddle a horse, gather a herd of cattle, air up a tire, wrestle an angry calf to the ground, dispose of refuse in the proper fashion, and feed livestock.
I figure that'll equip them to handle most that comes their way.
434 Comments
Suzanne On Thursday, March 26 at 6:53 pm
I've been wondering about the ranch and how it works. How do you get your kids to work without compaining? How many cowboys do you have there? And are the houses that they live in belong to the family ranch, and is it part of their pay to have housing on the ranch? Do the cowboys get paid hourly or are they saleried? How are the random people who help out compensated for their work, or do they just show up to help for the fun of it?
We have no ranches around here. I've never actually seen a pair of chaps in real life before…..
lindis On Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 pm
I am a German girl in Scotland and honestly, if I had the money I´d enter contests to come to the ranch and then fly out there just for the heck of it. You seem like such a brilliant, warm and compassionate person. Maybe I should just come over as a ranch hand in a year´s time when I graduate Uni, since I don´t know what I want to do anyway. Then I´ll work my charms with Cowboy Josh…. *dream*
Now for the question: Do you think you will ever get over your fear of flying and make it to Scotland? I´d love to show you round!
Meagan On Thursday, March 26 at 7:03 pm
I know you love Toni Colette so I was wondering if you watched The United States of Tara and if you do, what do you think of it? I absolutely love it!!!
I also wanted to say I LOVE your site and its the first one I visit every day. Congratulations on your Bloggies
LindsayLu On Thursday, March 26 at 7:17 pm
Would you rather:
Have your entire head (hair, eyes, nose and all) be licked by a wayward suckling calf?
Step in Mystery Poo outside and be unaware of it, until it is tracked all through your house (you left your shoes on for some horrible reason)?
Janet S On Thursday, March 26 at 7:18 pm
Here's my question
I know you have 4 punks already but…
Would you ever consider adopting a child?
AngelaRae On Thursday, March 26 at 7:18 pm
I wager that MM name starts with the letter "T" as in Tom or Ted ~ just a hunch I have though, it's just a wild guess…not that it will be revealed anyways. :o)
Kathy H. On Thursday, March 26 at 7:18 pm
Do have a secret for making great meringue?
crystal On Thursday, March 26 at 7:21 pm
Hiya Ree!
I'm wondering…do you guys ever get to go on vacation? Disneyland, the Bahamas, Mexico, etc?
Also, do you ever CALL Marlboro Man "marlboro man" …or do you call him by his name? or do you guys have cute little nicknames? "Honeybunch", "Muffin", etc
Cagz On Thursday, March 26 at 7:21 pm
Do you watch American Idol?….If so..who's your fav..etc!!!
sara On Thursday, March 26 at 7:22 pm
This is just something I thought you might appreciate, I just watched a young James Garner (who is from my hometown) in Support Your Local Gunfighter. He's so cute and he makes me laugh.
Alexandra On Thursday, March 26 at 7:28 pm
I absolutely love you and your blog! I am obsessed with your life, honestly. I live in NY, so I am not sure when 8 am is your time, so I hope you see this!
But I totally love your pictures (especially the closeup of the flowers, talk about GORGEOUS!) and I was wondering if you sold the prints–in any size, as I would love to buy them, put them in gorgeous frames and hang them ALL over my house!! If you don't normally, is there any way I can bribe you to do that?!
Jane M On Thursday, March 26 at 7:31 pm
When is your cookbook coming out and where can we buy it?
Karla On Thursday, March 26 at 7:33 pm
What happens when one of the wild mares gets sick or injured? Do you rope her to call the vet? Or let nature take its course?
Laura On Thursday, March 26 at 7:34 pm
Do you watch American Idol? If so, who is your favorite this season?
Kris On Thursday, March 26 at 7:36 pm
What's Marlboro Man's real name? (You can just tell me his first name… I'll figure out the last all by myself.)
Christine On Thursday, March 26 at 7:37 pm
Is there a difference between mincing garlic with a knife like you do and using one of those little garlic press thingies? I'm such a cooking newby – I don't know these things. Sorry.
Erin Leigh On Thursday, March 26 at 7:37 pm
ooo I have a question!
Will you set me up with Corbey? Please?
Mary S On Thursday, March 26 at 7:38 pm
When you do turn on Disney channel…don't you feel a little frightened by those ultra high energy super kids?
Tracee On Thursday, March 26 at 7:38 pm
You talk a lot about your oldest and youngest kids. What about the two in the middle? Just curious…
Cheryl On Thursday, March 26 at 7:39 pm
Is there anything MM didn't know about you until he read it on your website?
Jeanette On Thursday, March 26 at 7:40 pm
What is your favorite 80's song?
Hollie Koopman On Thursday, March 26 at 7:42 pm
DO you cry when you cut onions? I have a terrible problem with this!
Cheryl On Thursday, March 26 at 7:42 pm
In the video clip 'Goin Sortin', (about 1.14 into it), MM asks his brother 'what's that, your third try?" and then he laughs at Tim's response. Is that the infamous MM chuckle?
Hollie Koopman On Thursday, March 26 at 7:43 pm
Do you watch any tv shows religiously? I happen to love the Office and am giddy waiting for it to start!
Helen R On Thursday, March 26 at 7:44 pm
Thanks for your humor Ree, lets me plow through my day with a smile! I love all the aspects of your web site-and relate 'cause we have cattle/ranching/farming in our family (just not in my house, haha). I love the cooking, photography, homeschooling (just finished 16 years!)-you go girl! Someday it would be cool to meet you, but alas I live in good ol' California.
take care, Helen R. in Salinas, CA
Is there any place you'd like to visit but haven't?
Jeanette On Thursday, March 26 at 7:44 pm
Where is one place in the world you would love to visit?
Deenie On Thursday, March 26 at 7:45 pm
I'd like to hear about you learning to ride a horse….I'm assuming you didn't know how to ride before meeting MM?
Jeanette On Thursday, March 26 at 7:46 pm
What is the best homeschooling advice you have?
Cheryl in WI On Thursday, March 26 at 7:53 pm
tif On Thursday, March 26 at 7:53 pm
Do you plan weekly menus or 'fly by the seat of your pants?' If so, how do you plan those menus?
Kelly On Thursday, March 26 at 7:53 pm
Did you ever think before you had kids that you would homeschool them? My girls are now 21 and 24, but they have told me they think they would have learned more if they were homeschooled. If I could do it all over again I would homeschool!! Go Ree!
Suzanne On Thursday, March 26 at 7:54 pm
More about Lady please! How's she adjusting to ranch life? Do you let her in the house? Bet she loves all the company and room to run!
tif On Thursday, March 26 at 7:55 pm
Oops, just realized my blog link was incorrect. I fixed it, now you can come visit me!
Cheryl in WI On Thursday, March 26 at 7:56 pm
Oh – I see your Twitter dealybob….
Are you going to pasture pen your chickens, free-range em, or (ugh) actually keep a nasty ol' stationary coop year round (winter would be OK – but, please!, not for SUMMER too! You gotta get a hen-spa – it's my fantasy…
Teresa On Thursday, March 26 at 7:57 pm
I am 49 and divorced. Where is a good place to meet eligible, tall, compassionate, men……my age?
Cheryl in WI On Thursday, March 26 at 7:57 pm
I'm gonna email the henspa folks and request they 'advertise' their product by GIVING you one!
Jessica On Thursday, March 26 at 7:59 pm
When you started your raised beds–did you dig up all the grass before filling them in with dirt??
Joan S On Thursday, March 26 at 8:00 pm
When will your cookbook be published?
Sunny On Thursday, March 26 at 8:00 pm
What three pieces of advice would you give to someone (myself) contemplating buying some land and starting up a bed & breakfast?
Heather On Thursday, March 26 at 8:01 pm
You mentioned making hummus on your twitter yesterday, is that a recipe that you're going to share?
mosheep/Denise On Thursday, March 26 at 8:02 pm
I would like to know this.
If oprah called would you do her show?
If the food channel called would you do shows for them?
Thanks for all the cooking lessons you have given to all your fans. Our families eat better because of you.
We had your favorite hamburger for dinner tonight.
It was delicious. I just love those carmelized onions. I even finished the few that were left over.
Kimsue On Thursday, March 26 at 8:02 pm
Favorite chocolate?
Jan On Thursday, March 26 at 8:04 pm
This is more of a comment than a question – thank you so much for this website – you are an incredibly talented writer and photographer! .
In case you *must* have a question – here's a rhetorical one: do you know how much of an inspiration you are too all of your readers?
Laurel On Thursday, March 26 at 8:05 pm
Do you ever do cooking demonstrations at places other than the lodge for your blog? For example, would you ever do one in the Austin area, when you're visiting Wetsy? Incidentally,I have a sister named Betsy too. Just sayin'.
Love your site, and so does my husband's tummy. And his love handles.
Iota On Thursday, March 26 at 8:06 pm
Have you ever been to Europe? Why not, for heaven's sake?
brigid of Calif On Thursday, March 26 at 8:07 pm
Do the ranchers have scheduled days off where the cowboys or Pesky Tim take over MM's work. Or he will take over for them on their days off!?
maesa On Thursday, March 26 at 8:07 pm
does MM understand your blogging & is he very supportive or just tolerant?
on a scale of 1-10 how excited/happy were you to win best Weblog & what does that actually mean… more lucrative advertisers on the site?
did you have a 'business' plan in mind when starting the blog, or did opportunities just evolve?
are you going to have a get together for wannabe PW bloggers?
Victoria On Thursday, March 26 at 8:07 pm
One of my best friends just called me and told me her husband (and father of their toddler son) is leaving her. What should I do to help her the most?
Anonymous On Thursday, March 26 at 8:07 pm
I don't want to bring you back to tears, but what do YOU think happened to good ol Nell?
Felicia Clowson On Thursday, March 26 at 8:08 pm
What is your daily routine? Make-up, no make-up. What's your usual routine?
Dianne On Thursday, March 26 at 8:08 pm
Are your children like you or MM?
Munchiedog On Thursday, March 26 at 8:09 pm
You have inspired me to start a garden. What veggies will you be planting?
Caitie's mom On Thursday, March 26 at 8:15 pm
Three quesitons: (sorry if i'm repeating a question you've already answered)
1. You seem to have very busy days… How do you manage your time? I have a simple blog that I try to keep up with on weekdays, and with that and my one daughter and husband, and the regular 'chores' of the day, etc., I don't have much time left to post on my blog, especially when I include pics that usually need editing before posting them. I don't know how you do it. What's your secret?
2. What is the one photography tip you would recommend to all amateur photographers?
3. What do you use to get stains out of your family's clothes? You have dirt and manure, and who knows what else, to deal with daily, and would like to know how you handle the really tough stains.
Thanks in advance if you decide to answer my questions.
Jackie Wyatt On Thursday, March 26 at 8:15 pm
When I'm mixing your cornbread recipe, mine always runs over. I follow your pictures & recipe very carefully. What am I doing wrong? Help, please.
sherri lyons On Thursday, March 26 at 8:15 pm
What size of boots do you wear?
Becky K in KS On Thursday, March 26 at 8:16 pm
My almost 14-yr old daughter wants to know what kind of music you like and what bands/groups/singers?
Joyce On Thursday, March 26 at 8:17 pm
How does this work?
Joyce On Thursday, March 26 at 8:17 pm
How does this work?
Becky K in KS On Thursday, March 26 at 8:18 pm
Oh, and I have a great hummus recipe I posted on the in-law blog. I'm famous in these here parts for my hummus.
kati w On Thursday, March 26 at 8:18 pm
You mentioned in the past that you would be posting a list of resources and products for your remodeling of the Lodge–thanks so much! When can we look forward to reading it?
Sara On Thursday, March 26 at 8:20 pm
Why do you call your brother-in-law "Pesky Tim"
Linda Susan On Thursday, March 26 at 8:21 pm
have you ever listened to Lil' Wayne? What do ya think of him?
Kari. On Thursday, March 26 at 8:22 pm
Do you or MM know a cowboy named George "Marty" Brock. He spoke at our revival this month and did a great job…I thought you guys might know him.
Joyce On Thursday, March 26 at 8:24 pm
kati w On Thursday, March 26 at 8:25 pm
Another question: I enjoy all parts of your blog, including Black Heels. Will you ever show us photos of your courtship and wedding (besides the cute one of your sis and the bouquet!)?
mary g stock On Thursday, March 26 at 8:32 pm
Keepin it Real photo? Steaming horse or cow poop?
sherri lyons On Thursday, March 26 at 8:32 pm
whats your favorite color?
Kate On Thursday, March 26 at 8:38 pm
Oh, Pee-Dub*, is it too late to ask a question??? Here it is: 2009 is the year that I turn fifty. I never married. What do you think the chances are of my meeting my version of MM ,way over here in (don't laugh, I'm crying)…Seattle?
Seattle? Don't ask. I'm not from here. There are things to love about it, but when you talk about the rural nighttime silences, or whatever it was you called them….I miss open spaces. How can Montana and Idaho beckon so insistently, when I never been to either place? Never even been over the passes, except once to Yakima…
And…well, you said ask anything…
I love the site, its uplifting tone. Thanks, P-W.
*We call the University of Washington "Yew-Dub," so why not "Pee-Dub"?
Maggie On Thursday, March 26 at 8:40 pm
I just discovered your blogsite- you are soooo funny! Thank you for the chuckles!
Rachelle On Thursday, March 26 at 8:44 pm
Hi Ree,
How is work coming along on your cookbook and when do you expect it to be released so we can buy a copy?
Val On Thursday, March 26 at 8:45 pm
The Times Online (Times of London) has voted you # 14 on their list of top 50 food blogs!!! Atta girl!!!
Jen On Thursday, March 26 at 8:46 pm
Hi Ree! I just wanted to know how often you horseback ride? And when you do, do you bring your DSLR with you? I am a horseback rider but I have yet to figure out a way to safely bring my Nikon D40 along with me on the trail. I am always worried that the time I bring my camera will be the time I fall off, and my camera will come crashing down with me. Any tips?
Also, has anyone ever told you that you look like Connie Britton on the NBC TV show Friday Night Lights?
jensamom On Thursday, March 26 at 8:47 pm
Will MM ever let you do another question and answer session with you…for us?
Beth On Thursday, March 26 at 8:49 pm
Have you ever met a Canadian? and how would you like to have a really cool family consisting of a Mom/Dad and 17 and 19 year old boys come stay at the lodge?
I volunteer the men to help on the ranch and you and I can hang out and take pics with our Nikons!
Sounds like a great plan, right?
Sherry On Thursday, March 26 at 8:50 pm
You mentioned that around Christmas you had given up RAW and started shooting in pdf. What was your rationale?
Lisa On Thursday, March 26 at 8:50 pm
Have you been contacted to turn "Black heels to Tracator Wheels" into a movie? If so, are you considering it?
CottageGirl On Thursday, March 26 at 8:50 pm
Have you always had a yen to write?
david On Thursday, March 26 at 8:55 pm
hi ree, we are having our d.o.g. this sunday afternoon startin bout 3, load up the crew n come play. at the fire house in peckham (bout a hour west of you). we have lots of fun with cast iron. what should i cook??
Rachel On Thursday, March 26 at 8:56 pm
Is your natural haircolor red?
kelly On Thursday, March 26 at 8:56 pm
Can you tell us more about cattle ranching- do you grow the calves to certain point and then sell them (how do you determine where to sell them, how many etc)?
pam On Thursday, March 26 at 8:59 pm
Is MM's name Ladd?
Misty On Thursday, March 26 at 8:59 pm
When my husband and I were in Texas on business travel for 8 months, we experienced some really GREAT food. Aside from missing Rudy's BBQ terribly, one thing that I miss is Charro beans. I can't seem to find anyone that knows anything about these beans, or a recipe on the net for them.
Are you familiar with Charro beans? I have noticed that you have several mexican recipes on your site, and LOVE your enchiladas! Would you happen to have a recipe for Charro beans? If so, help a fellow country girl out!
Sarida On Thursday, March 26 at 9:00 pm
Do your kids all have scheduled bed times?
Or, because they have such busy days on the ranch,
do they just drop when exhaustion hits them? Like
on the sidewalk. Naked.
LisaJane On Thursday, March 26 at 9:00 pm
Hi Ree,
When is the Southern Living Magazine coming out with your cooking in it?
FernLili On Thursday, March 26 at 9:04 pm
When you castrate the calves, how do you care for the "area". I assume there would be an open wound. Is is stitched up?
melissa On Thursday, March 26 at 9:18 pm
I don't think you have covered this one so I apologize in advance if you have.
You gave away your camera! Why? Did you get a new one? Stay with Nikon or switch to Canon after using Canon when your nephew was born? I have different cameras I use for different types of situations but they are like my children and I am not sure I could part with one. My first DSLR I keep passing around between my kids when they get the photo bug, I always make them use the 50 1.8 lens and explain they have to use their feet to zoom in or out ( in other words move physically closer or farther away from subject) this makes them think about the composition plus they can control the depth of field significantly one way or another. One more note, you seriously need to get MM a Canon G9 or G10 for his purposes.
Miss M.J. Ma'am On Thursday, March 26 at 9:23 pm
Aren't you just in awe of all the completely cool people out there who faithfully follow your site? It's so fun to scroll through and read such positive thoughts and stories! My faith in people is renewed baby!
Lisa in TX On Thursday, March 26 at 9:36 pm
I never see you use a food processor when you are cooking. I love mine for making pie crusts (your recipe) and for finely dicing vegetable (for example in Cauliflower Soup) – it makes everything much faster. Just wondering if you ever use one???
Lisa in TX On Thursday, March 26 at 9:36 pm
I never see you use a food processor when you are cooking. I love mine for making pie crusts (your recipe) and for finely dicing vegetable (for example in Cauliflower Soup) – it makes everything much faster. Just wondering if you ever use one???
Liz On Thursday, March 26 at 9:40 pm
My vote is for chicken and noodles — if it was my birthday, that is what I would pick! Please share your recipe… And what do you do in preparation for a blizzard?
Renee On Thursday, March 26 at 9:41 pm
Just wanted you to know that reading your site is a real highlight in my day! Thank you for being honest and real and able to laugh at youself and life in general — so refreshing! Thank you for being generous and kind to all those who soak up your suggestions, use your recipes, and try to pry lots of personal info from your mind!
A quick question. . . I am responsible for making a soup buffet for ~100 people next month. I need several varieties, including at least one vegetarian selection. What menu would you suggest?
Kathryn On Thursday, March 26 at 9:41 pm
On a more serious note… As ranchers, are you and your family able to have and type of group health insurance, or do you purchase it yourself, or pay in cash?
Leigh On Thursday, March 26 at 9:46 pm
Your kids are so cute. In your pictures your 2 girls look like you and your boys look like MM. Do you feel this is true?
Beckygtx On Thursday, March 26 at 9:46 pm
Chicken and noodles. My mother had an AWESOME recipe – called easy – that I live by.
Karen On Thursday, March 26 at 9:52 pm
Do you ever get to ride a horse and if so, do you ever get on and just ride around the ranch?
Lene On Thursday, March 26 at 9:53 pm
You haven't posted a video in a while. Any chance of getting more of those to show us city folk ranch living in action?
Elyse On Thursday, March 26 at 10:02 pm
why do you hand chop your garlic and not put it in a easy breezy garlic crusher do-hicky-thing-a-majig?
Carmen On Thursday, March 26 at 10:03 pm
It's past my bedtime.
Good night.
xo c
Jennifer On Thursday, March 26 at 10:08 pm
So here I am prego with baby number 2 who I was sure was going to be a boy….because well, that's all there are in my husbands family…but…SHE'S not!!! The only girl name I like so far is Macklynn Marie. What do you think. I don't want a common name…another Jennifer!!! I need someone to tell me the truth…does this name suck??
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Posted at: 01/09/2013 4:32 PM
By: WNYT Staff
NewsChannel 13's media partners at the Post Star report that starting next week, Hudson Falls will install cameras, intercoms, and buzzer systems at the main entrances of its 5 schools.
Main doors will now also lock, once all students are in the building.
A visitor will have to stand outside, be screened by the camera, and be "buzzed" in, in order to gain entry.
All other doors at the schools are already locked, except in case of fire or emergency.


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Miami Heat guard Terrel Harris and Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace (6) reach for a loose ball April 8, 2012. / AP
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Ben Wallace reportedly wants to return to the NBA, but where will he sign? Especially considering the Los Angeles Lakers huge frontcourt, Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol, there will be suitors. Here are the five teams that would make the best fit:
5. Boston Celtics
They have established themselves as a perennially successful team, and rather than rebuild, theyve tweaked their successful roster. A year or two of Wallace wouldnt stunt a future theyre not really planning for anyway. They have a classy coach who relates well with his players, especially ones who like to defend. Theres a reason veterans flock to this team late in their careers.
4. San Antonio Spurs
See No. 5.
3. Los Angeles Clippers
Even with last years unprecedented success, I was never convinced the Clippers could sign players such as Grant Hill and, more important here, Chauncey Billups. Hill and Billups are no fools, and if they believe a team owned by Donald Sterling and coached by Vinny Del Negro is the best place for them, they must know something. With Kenyon Martin likely on his way out, the Clippers could use another tough, veteran big man if theyre serious about making a title run.
2. Detroit Pistons
It pains me to put Detroit anywhere but No. 1, but there are too many reasons re-signing Wallace doesnt make sense. The Pistons are the only team on this list thats not a title contender. They have no roster space. Theyre trying to get younger. Their roster already features disproportionately more guards than big men.
That said, Wallace is a Piston through and though. He nearly retired after being traded to and waived by the Phoenix Suns three years ago, and he said he returned only because he could play for the Pistons again.
Practically, the Pistons should just let Wallace sign elsewhere. But sentimentally, they should find a way to bring him back.
1. Miami Heat
To start, the Heat has the NBAs best chance of winning the 2013 championship. For a competitor like Wallace, that matters a great deal.
Pat Riley has maintained that the Heat doesnt need a center, and while thats true, that doesnt mean it couldnt use a center, especially if its Wallace.
Wallace played with LeBron James in Cleveland, so those two already have a relationship. LeBron, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh have come a long way, but they could still use another veteran presence in the locker room. Juwan Howard -- whose status for next season is still undetermined -- proved that with how he handled Lance Stephenson making a choking gesture toward LeBron. That incident could have become a large distraction for LeBron, but Howard knew how to put the heat (pun intended) on himself. Wallace could fill that same selfless role and get his second NBA title in the process.


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Arp thwarts Hartsell's Griffin landfill bill
An amendment allowing a landfill to reopen in Unionville was dropped from the bill before passing the General Assembly.
Sen. Fletcher Hartsell, who represents Carbarrus and parts of Union counties, added language exempting some landfills from municipal franchises to House Bill 321. The amendment would have allowed a landfill owned by Griffin Farms in Unionville to reopen, despite court rulings in the town's favor.
Hartsell said he added the amendment specifically to allow the Griffin Farms landfill to reopen.
Rep. Dean Arp R-55 said he met with bill sponsors once Sen. Tommy Tucker told him about the amendment.
"Basically, what we did was to talk to the bill sponsors to have them remove the amendments and pass the main bill," Arp said. "They agreed when they learned the whole history of the landfill issue."
Tucker added his support in the senate.
"I just didn't like the process of an amendment tagged onto a bill like that," he said. "And this issue os a landfill has been litigated more than once in court. It just wasn't right to add legislation that would mess with that."
As it was written, a municipality would no longer have a say about new or existing landfills in their town limits.
"The bill would have meant that the landfill could have bypassed the town," Arp said.
At that point, Unionville's only method of protest would be an appeal to the state.
The landfill's owner said the move will further hurt the economy.
"I think it's unfortunate that at a time when local builders and businesses are struggling to recover in a bad economy, some state leaders choose to tie the hands of business instead of helping build to new jobs for our citizens," Griffin Farms owner Richard Griffin stated in a July 30 email.


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At the young age of 13, New Kent Middle School student Tate Estis has already found his calling.
Ebb Tide Calls, located in New Kent and owned by Tate, recently celebrated its first full year of turning out mallard duck calls.
Since it opened in December 2012, Ebb Tide Calls has gained momentum and earned a reputation for producing quality, custom duck calls that guarantee customer satisfaction, and repeat business, said Tate's father, Dave Estis.
In the year that it's been open, business at Ebb Tide Calls has flourished, and now serves hunters all over the country and even outside the U.S.
"We've sent calls to people in 12 different states and one person in Canada called us the other day asking us to make him a call," said Tate.
Ebb Tide Calls also recently filled an order for a wedding party, whose groomsmen and father-of-the bride were gifted with duck calls.
The best part of making the duck calls for Tate is watching other outdoorsmen appreciate his craftsmanship. He also enjoys using his own calls.
"Putting the ducks on the water with my own duck calls is pretty cool," he said.
Tate was five years-old when he started duck hunting with his father. Almost automatically, he took a shining to the sport and was fascinated by the duck calls used in the sport.
"He kept pulling apart his father's duck calls to figure them out," said Angela Estis, Tate's mother.
Tate said he's always loved duck hunting and the first time he went, he "lit up." When he first approached his parents about making duck calls, they weren't sure if he would have the patience or talent for such a detailed skill, so they made a deal with him. If Tate wanted to start the operation, he would have to help pay for the tools and materials – not a small feat for a 12-year-old boy.
"If you would have told me a year ago that this business would be where it is right now, I would not have believed you," Dave Estis said. "We really are so proud of him and are glad he has found a love and talent for this."
Tate estimates that he spent nearly $2,000 that he had saved to get started. It also helped that former woodworking family members handed down tools.
Before he even touched the lathe, or woodturning device, and any other workworking tools, Tate and his father spent hours watching online tutorials, including step-by-step instructions on making duck calls and the importance of tool safety.
"We spent several weeks online because my dad said that before I started turning I needed to know what to do and how to do it," said Tate.
The business was named after the family's trusty chocolate lab, Ebb Tide, a mascot of sorts. The name, just fits perfectly with the water theme, said Dave Estis.
At first, Tate found it hard to concentrate on the lathe because of the many steps he had to remember. However, within a matter of months, he cut his time almost in half and now seamlessly moves from one step to another.
When Tate started making duck calls, he showed a natural talent for woodworking and has since made 200 or more custom calls.
"One customer sent us a photo of an old call that he needed replicated and replaced," said Dave Estis. "Tate looked at the photo maybe twice, set it up by his lathe and knocked it out. I couldn't have done that."
With guidance from his father and online tutorials, Tate has advanced to constructing the single and double reeds for inside the calls.


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5th Annual Univ. of Nebraska College of Law Space and Cyber Law Seminar
0700 - 0750
Light Refreshments
0750 - 0800
Video Presentation
0800 - 0810
Presentation of Colors
Bellevue West High School Air Force Junior ROTC
National Anthem
Omaha Central High School Singers
0810 - 0830
Session One: Opening Remarks
Mr. Jerry Gandy (confirmed)
Director, Mission Assessment and Analysis Directorate (J9)
U.S. Strategic Command
The Honorable Rick Sheehy (confirmed)
Lieutenant Governor
State of Nebraska
LTG John A. Dubia, USA (Ret.) (confirmed)
Executive Vice President
AFCEA International
0830 - 0900
Session Two: Keynote Address: USSTRATCOM Perspective
Gen C. Robert Kehler, USAF (confirmed)
U.S. Strategic Command
0900 - 0930
Session Three: Keynote Address: DoD Perspective
Ms. Madelyn Creedon (confirmed)
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Global Strategic Affairs
0930 - 1000
Break on the Exhibit Floor
sponsored by
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Session Four: Panel: Internet-based Networking: Managing the Risk
Mr. Brian Morrison (confirmed)
Associate Director for Cybersecurity Mission Integration
Information Assurance Directorate
National Security Agency
1115 - 1200
Exhibit Floor and Networking
1200 - 1315
Lunch and Session Five: Keynote Address: Integrating Cyber Capabilities into the Joint Fight
GEN Keith B. Alexander, USA (confirmed)
Commander, U.S. Cyber Command
Director, National Security Agency/Central Security Service
Lunch sponsored by
1315 - 1400
1400 - 1430
Session Six: Keynote Address: Cyber and Space - Merging into the Future
Lt Gen Michael J. Basla, USAF (confirmed)
Vice Commander
Air Force Space Command
1430 - 1545
Session Seven: Panel: Alternative Futures for Cyber and Space
Dr. Mark Maybury (confirmed)
Chief Scientist
U.S. Air Force
1545 - 1600
Day One Wrap-Up
Mr. Jerry Gandy (confirmed)
Director, Mission Assessment and Analysis Directorate (J9)
1600 - 1800
Technology Reception in the Exhibit Hall
0700 - 0750
0750 - 0800
Administrative Remarks
Mr. Jerry Gandy (confirmed)
Director, Mission Assessment and Analysis Directorate (J9)
0800 - 0830
Session Eight: Keynote Address: International Cooperation in Cyber Security
Mr. Christopher Painter (confirmed)
Coordinator for Cyber Issues
U.S. Department of State
0830 - 0945
Session Nine: Panel: International Cyber Collaboration
Mr. Eric Rosenbach (confirmed)
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy
0945 - 1015
1015 - 1130
Session Ten: Panel: Space Industry
Mr. Richard McKinney (confirmed)
Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space Programs
Department of the Air Force
1130 - 1215
1215 - 1330
Lunch and Session Eleven: Keynote Address: CEO View from the Top
Mr. David W. Thompson (confirmed)
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Orbital Sciences Corporation
1330 - 1415
1330 - 1530
Academic Session I - Cyber
1415 - 1530
Session Twelve: Panel: Cyber Industry
Dr. Larry Ponemon (confirmed)
Chairman and Founder
Ponemon Institute
1530 - 1600
1600 - 1715
Session Thirteen: Panel: Space and Cyberspace Integration
Brig Gen Kevin McLaughlin, USAF (confirmed)
Deputy Director, Global Operations
1715 - 1730
Day Two Wrap-Up
1730 - 1830
Session Fourteen: Keynote Address:
Leading with Diplomacy to Strengthen Stability in Space
Mr. Frank Rose (confirmed)
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Space and Defense Policy
Session Fifteen: International Space Panel
Ambassador Gregory L. Schulte (confirmed)
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy
0930 - 1130
Academic Session II - Space
0945 - 1000
1000 - 1115
Session Sixteen: Panel: CyberSpace: Pursuing Real-time Situational Awareness
LtGen Robert Shea, USMC (Ret.) (confirmed)
Executive Vice President, Strategic Solutions
Smartronix, Inc.
1115 - 1145
Session Seventeen: Creating Strategic Opportunities for Space and Cyber While Balancing Fiscal Realities
ADM James Winnefeld, Jr., USN (confirmed)
Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
1145 - 1230
1230 - 1345
Lunch And Session Eighteen: Cybersecurity - A Glimpse Into the Future
The Honorable Howard Schmidt (confirmed)
White House Cybersecurity Coordinator
Lunch sponsored by
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Symposium Wrap-Up
Gen C. Robert Kehler, USAF (confirmed)
U.S. Strategic Command
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Maybe it was the prospect of winning big on the gaming tables or taking home a big-time trophy. Or maybe it was just too good a party to miss, but you'd never suspect the economy was down from the turnout at Hot August Nights in Reno, Nev. The numbers tell the story — a 10-day event with 6,600 cars, 800,000 visitors, and some $350 million impact to the local economy. The most important stat of all was the miles of smiles for all who rolled in for a world-class car extravaganza.


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By Donna MilesAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2005 The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told 70 Medal of Honor recipients today they've set the standard for today's military men and women who he said, "like you, represent the best of American values."
Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers hosted the gathering of heroes here at the 2005 Medal of Honor Society Luncheon. The event, also attended by Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi, has become a traditional part of the presidential inauguration activities.
Myers thanked the veterans for serving their nation with an understanding that "freedom is not free, and that it is paid for with the currency of courage and sacrifice."
Despite coming from "all walks of life imaginable," he said, all demonstrated a common trait: "extraordinary courage to risk your lives to defend freedom and to protect your comrades in arms."
He paid a special tribute to 95-year-old Navy Lt. John Finn, the oldest living Medal of Honor recipient, who earned the award for actions in Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941, when he was a chief petty officer.
Finn "showed the enemy it would take more than surprise to break the spirit of the American people," Myers said. And, Finn and his fellow Medal of Honor recipients demonstrated through their actions a "determination that the enemy could not defeat you or the ideals of the nation you were serving," he told the group.
These are the same characteristics the chairman said today's men and women in uniform, many of them in harm's way, exhibit every day.
Those who have earned the Medal of Honor continue to serve to this day, he said, providing an ongoing source of inspiration and an example for the servicemembers who follow in their footsteps.
"Like you, they serve bravely and humbly and they ask for no personal reward," the chairman said. "Like you, they have been relentless and courageous in upholding their oath to serve our country." And like you, Myers told the group, today's servicemembers have placed the freedom of others before their own personal safety.
"The story is the same," Myers said. "They are the same ordinary citizens, doing extraordinary things."
"They're doing the right thing," said Arthur J. Jackson of today's men and women fighting the global war on terror. Jackson, of Boise, Idaho, earned the Medal of Honor in 1944 while serving with the Marines in Pelieu in the South Pacific.
"There's nothing more precious than our freedom," Jackson said, and today's military men and women "have responded to the call" and are "doing a fabulous job."
"Thank goodness they are doing what they are doing, or we wouldn't be able to enjoy the freedoms we have today," said former Army Col. Jack Jacobs, who earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam in 1968.
Jacobs said he thinks of the soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who serve their country "all the time" and believes the recognition they are receiving for their duty is long overdue. "It's important that we recognize them," he said. "They are carrying a big burden."
Former Army Sgt. Sammy L. Davis, an artilleryman in Vietnam in 1967 when he earned the Medal of Honor, said the nation's recognition of its men and women in uniform reflects a growing understanding of the price of freedom and security. "Freedom is not free," said the Flat Rock, Ill., resident. "And it's up to us back at home to help others remember that."
Davis said a highlight of his visit to Washington so far has been the opportunity to meet some of the men and women being treated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the National Naval Medical Center for wounds they received in Iraq and Afghanistan. "I just spent time hugging them," he said.
Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Littrell, president of the Medal of Honor Society, said there's no "common denominator" that describes the 129 living recipients of the nation's highest military honor.
Most, if asked how they earned the award, say they were simply doing their job, said the St. Pete Beach, Fla., resident, who earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam in April 1970.
Pointing to the medal draped around his neck, he said those who have earned the medal wear it, not for themselves, but for their comrades in arms who made the ultimate sacrifice.
"If you ask any of the recipients who wear the award, they'll tell you that it's not for us, but for those who can't," agreed Jacobs. "For every recipient of an award for valor, there are many, many more who were never recognized. We're individual representatives of those men and women."
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Richard Marks - Hollywood Feature Film Editor (part 3)
Richard Marks is one of Hollywood's most successful feature film editors. In this interview Richard talks working with Avid, the role of the Mac in Hollywood, and why many of the feature films in Hollywood today are still edited on Macs running OS9.
Editing credits for Richard Marks include: Serpico (1973), The Godfather, Part II (1974), Apocalypse Now (1979), Pennies from Heaven (1981), Terms of Endearment (1983), St. Elmo's Fire (1985), Pretty in Pink (1986), Broadcast News (1987), Dick Tracey (1990), Father of the Bride (1991), One Good Cop (1991), I'll Do Anything (1994), Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995), As Good as It Gets (1997), Riding in Cars with Boys (2001), Spanglish (2004), Made of Honor (2008).
Richard has been nominated for many awards including four times for the Academy Award for Film Editing (Oscars), three times for ACE Eddie Awards, three times for the BAFTA Award for Best Editing, and an Emmy.


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Kids Company 'could close today', says BBC report
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Oxfam is the first charity to use a smartphone messaging app to encourage visitors to its shops to engage with the charity's online content.
Mark Bishop, currently the director of fundraising at Prostate Cancer UK, has announced that he will be joining the National Trust for Scotland in October.
The Institute of Fundraising has said the Information Commissioner's Office must provide "absolute clarity" about the rules on telephone fundraising, and the two bodies will work together to produce clearer guidance.
The Royal British Legion has suspended operations with fundraising agency Magnum Direct, and the Fundraising Standards Board has opened an investigation, following an undercover report by the Mail on Sunday.
William Shawcross has said that if the self-regulation of fundraising cannot be sorted out then the Charity Commission could do it - if the government provided it with extra resources.
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By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2004 A new generation of American service members has picked up the gauntlet thrown by terrorists and has accepted new responsibilities in the world, Vice President Dick Cheney said at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 26.
"Today's generation of our military has been called to fight in the first war of the 21st century - a war that began on September 11th, 2001, when enemies struck the United States and murdered thousands of our fellow citizens," Cheney said to assembled airmen, their families and their Italian allies.
Cheney said that Sept. 11 changed everything, and in that day of violence and grief, America got a glimpse of the even greater harm terrorists want to inflict on America. "The terrorists hate our country and everything we stand for in the world," Cheney said. "They seek even deadlier weapons, and they would use them against us. In the face of this danger, we have only one option, and that's to take the fight to the enemy."
The coalition against terrorism is breaking up cells and disrupting plots. America and its allies are tracking al Qaeda operatives around the world, Cheney said. "Many skilled and determined military personnel are on a manhunt," he noted, "and one by one, we will bring the terrorists to justice."
And the United States is prepared to hold liable rogue regimes that support terrorists, provide them havens and provide them with weapons of mass destruction. "That's why we went into Afghanistan, and took down the regime, and shut down the al Qaeda camps," he said.
Afghanistan today is a land embarked on a democratic trail. The country has written a new constitution and the Loya Jirga has accepted it. Afghanistan has a long way to go - Taliban and al Qaeda remnants are still battling coalition service members - but it will never again house the terrorists, Cheney said.
"In Iraq, where a dictator cultivated ties to terror and sought to arm himself with deadly weapons, America led a mission to make the world safer, and liberate the Iraqi people," the vice president said. "Saddam Hussein defied the demands of the civilized world and he has experienced the consequences."
At the start of 2003, Saddam controlled the lives of 25 million people. "Now at the beginning of 2004, he's in jail," Cheney said. "He will never again brutalize his people, never again threaten the United States of America."
The vice president said recent combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq showed the great power and precision of America's modern military. U.S. military units were able to strike at military targets and spare civilian resources, he said.
"We will invest in these and other capabilities in the years ahead," Cheney noted. "To carry out any mission that may come, you deserve the very best, in terms of weapons, equipment, and training and support. And you will have them."
Cheney said operations continue in Iraq and Afghanistan. U.S. military personnel are working with coalition partners from around the world to "establish free and stable societies in a troubled region of the world."
That effort still has enemies, he said, and those enemies have adopted terror tactics to confront the United States. "They hope to intimidate us, but they won't succeed," Cheney declared. "We will confront and defeat them at the heart and the center of their power, so we do not have to face them on the streets of our own cities."
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TEMA rebrands itself and launches its new website
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Telecom Equipment Manufacturers' Association of India (TEMA) has today announced the launch of a new corporate logo and official website (www.tema.co.in)
Online PR News – 12-September-2012 – New Delhi, 12 September, 2012 – Telecom Equipment Manufacturers' Association of India (TEMA) has today announced the launch of a new corporate logo and official website (www.tema.co.in) with the anchoring principles which symbolize the effective integration and support for local Telecom Equipment Manufactures' of India.
"With these initiatives we are sending a very strong signal that TEMA as an association is very serious about local telecom equipment manufacturing. Also this is a message we want to send across to both the corporate world and the Government of India about our earnest efforts in support of local telecom equipment manufactures", 'said Mr. Ashok K. Aggarwal, Honorary Director General, Telecom Equipment Manufacturers' Association of India (TEMA).
The new logo symbolizes the tri-color of the Indian Flag with the bold fonts used in the Logo in a manner to relate the integrated and the strong ideologies that the Association stands for, while the wave over the TEMA's new logo connects and symbolizes the Indian Telecom Industry.
Taking a lead from the policy document and various statements made by the Honorable Prime Minister Shri Manmohan Singh and Honorable Minister of IT & Telecom Shri Kapil Sibal on various occasions, the new logo supports a tag line "Making India Self Reliant in Telecom" which is also the underlying theme which stands and supports the objective of the Association.
The new TEMA website (www.tema.co.in) has incorporated the objective of TEMA and will make available quick and easy access to essential information on TEMA's activities. The new website also offers resource centre which will showcases TEMA's communication to various Government / semi- Government departments and bodies. "The website has also incorporated a section which has media coverage of our efforts," added Mr. Aggarwal.
Mr. Ashok K. Aggarwal, TEMA also added "We feel that it is time for the GOI to initiate tough measures so as to bring the manufacturing sector to a level wherein we become self-reliant and a telecom equipment exporting nation with a special focus on promoting telecom equipment designed, developed and manufactured in India".
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Established in 1990, Telecom Equipment Manufacturers' Association of India (TEMA) is recognized by the Government of India as the National Apex body to represent telecom Technology Providers, Global and Indian, Private and Government owned companies.
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Who Has the Hottest Chest Hair: Ed Westwick or Penn Badgley?
Ed Westwick (Chuck) may find Penn Badgley's (Dan) abundant chest hair "threatening," but it looks like Ed's also got quite a bit of man fuzz for himself!
Ed flaunted his sexy fluff while working the red carpet at an event in L.A., while Penn buttoned down for the premiere of buddy Chace Crawford's new movie Twelve. Who do you think rocked the chest hair harder?


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Eastside Inside: Haute Happenings East of Lake Washington
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"DATE NIGHT IDEAS" – for Saturday's & Sunday's
It's so often the question, "where should I take him or her on our date?"! Well here are a couple of great date night restaurant ideas for Saturday's and Sunday's that are sure to please both female or male! [Read More]
Do we give honor for our Vet's more on Memorial Day or Veteran's Day? Do we understand the difference?
I'd like to give honor to my living friend "VR" and Veteran of Vietnam, for 3 year's of service to our beautiful FREE Country! "With my friend VR – Vietnam Veteran" He is just one of the many who did the best they could to make this a free Country. He served during the "Tet-Offensive" in 1968 as an Airborne Radio Operator and Load Master in C-130's Transport planes, transporting ammunition, medical supplies, troops would even parachute out of the planes, in such locations as in the I-Corps of Khe Sahn Dong Ha Quang Tri and DaNanag, Vietnam. [Read More]
"Sex in the City" – win tickets to the Premier here!
Win Tickets to the Premier Here ! Carie and the girls are back with all the hot sex, mayhem and drama to fill your need since they've been gone and you can only see snipets of them on syndication. [Read More]
KCTS Cooks & An Indoor Tropical Cheese & Cocktail Party Idea!
KCTS that is PBS – Channel 9 and the Public Broadcasting Station is looking for people to send in "Cheese" recipes before May 2nd, 2008. Send in your recipes get published and be on TV! Since I've had the chance to be on the show last year with my winning recipe of "Rock'n Blueberry Pollo Burritos" – I had so much fun being behind the scenes and seeing what goes on and how it all works, and that everyone on the show (George & Carol) were so gracious, that I just had to send in another recipe or two for the "Cheese Show" to hopefully see everyone again! [Read More]
"Haute Off The Press"!!! – "3 New Fine Restaurants in Bellevue Coming Soon"!
1st up: "Purple Café and Wine Bar" Founder Announces Plans to Open in Bellevue! [Read More]
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text: The Element Conley Tri-Blend T-Shirt is a quality, lightweight, vintage inspired tee. Sports graphic at front and small label at left sleeve. Constructed of 60% polyesyer, 38% cotton, 12% rayon. Seamless graphic tag at neck. Available in colorways as seen below. Men's sizes: SM (34-36), MD (38-40), LG (42-44), XL (46-48) unless otherwise noted. Skate Warehouse shows all colors of the tees that we have in stock. In rare cases the logo or the color pictured may be slightly different than what is shipped. Model wears a medium.


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Kobold Tournament 4k
Kobold Tournament 4k - by Damocles
Year 2150 ... You wake up on a backyard in a desolate and broken city.
Your brain was inserted into a Kobold-Robot with the only purpose to fight for the enjoyment of
visitors and their addiction to gambling. The last entertainment in this Wasteland.
Mouse Left-Click: shoot at the point you point
WASD or CursorKeys: move
Space: jump
GOAL: Get 30 Frags first with your blue team.
Also check out my other 4k Games:
Griefer 4k
Cave 4k
(the 4077 Byte Pack200 archive)
to unpack the jar use the command: unpack200 k.pack.gz k.jar


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Join the fun at Extreme Pizza- back patio, 1630 Cypress St, Walnut Creek, CA. Most importantly, there will be a 20% discount on beer, soda and pizza. We'll be on the patio in the back.
GOP Boot Camp, Aug 21-22
So far this looks like a trip down memory lane. Maybe we can find some veterans of the last Deukmejian campaign. This is the problem with Republicans…they are stuck in the past. While the Democrats are campaigning using 21st century organizing methods the GOP is still running Reagan's Morning in America Ads.