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I have no problem with his salary. He's the governor, and he's entitled to it.
I just have a problem with his ideology, his policies and his decisions.
Will these companies demand that Snyder increase business taxes so that the schools can be properly funded? Probably not.
Good luck to Occupy. The Mackinac Center is wretched.
"Bridge" is simply one more interest group that is going to add to the non-stop conversation about "what's wrong with our schools." Fantastic, everyone's got an opinion, what's one more?
Well, I am one of those Bible believers but I don't agree with the gentleman's solution to the nation's moral problems. Those of us who find value in the study of the Bible also know that you don't just use it as a textbook; it's much different than reading The Scarlet Letter or Shakespeare. You don't hand it to a 3rd year teacher and say, "Here, teach this next semester"; Bible study doesn't do much good if the person teaching it has little background in religion, or little appreciation for what's being said. Also, if a Christian Protestant version of the Bible is going to be used, one wonders how the school's Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, atheist and agnostic students are supposed to react. And finally, if the gentleman is so deeply concerned about today's youth, he needs to start working in his church's youth ministry; why do we believe the schools are supposed to solve every social problem in our country?
Conservatives have cable TV and talk radio pumping them with negativity 24 hours a day. They're convinced that Obama is a Nazi/Communist/Socialist/Muslim who is both hopelessly stupid and the shrewdest politician who ever lived. They wanted to see the birth certificate, then once they saw it they decided to talk about the First Lady's weight. They have no shame. They call themselves Christians yet don't seem to remember the command to respect those in authority. They've turned America into the land of crazy talk, they spew venom then wonder why their kids are negative. They'll turn violent soon and blow up a building or shoot a member of Congress (oh wait, already happened).
Wait till DeVos is standing at the judgment seat and learns that God liked unions and schoolteachers and fair wages a lot more than American conservatives ever did. Although it is nice to see this bitter old Scrooge losing $13 million of his blood money in a losing cause.
I understand having a fundraiser after an earthquake, but I don't understand how the Martin tragedy lends itself to a fundraiser. Where does the money go -- Martin's family? Seems like a cause that isn't exactly well thought out.
I already signed a recall petition. Hopefully we can get him out now, if not we'll try to make him a one-term governor. Recall elections are a perfectly legal tactic, last I checked.
Camp is despicable. He works very hard to maintain the Bush approach to healthcare which has left 50 million Americans uninsured.
Camp is despicable. He works very hard to maintain the Bush approach to healthcare which has left 50 million Americans uninsured.
Obama described his conversion in his books and in speeches. For people like Rick Santorum and Franklin Graham to denigrate another man's public statements of faith is the lowest of the low; in evangelicalism, at least, it is a huge no-no. This week Graham basically sent a signal to every nut job on Facebook and on message boards that it's still cool to call the President a Muslim, which is despicable but clearly part of the Right's nasty playbook. I hope Graham is ready to answer to God for smearing another man's faith in a public way.
The state realized what the Republicans were up to and now they're seeing how horrifying these people are.
The Mackinac Center's revisionist history is pure evil.
In the middle of a brutal recession, Camp and the Mackinac Center are working tirelessly to cut benefits to families who are on the edge of disaster, and workers who are finding it difficult locating employment. The assault on the safety net is immoral, and unless Camp and the Mackinac Center have a plan for how we are going to keep impoverished off the streets, they shouldn't propose cuts that do little but plunge more people into poverty.
I'm a Christian who will not shop at Lowe's because of this. Christianity should be a religion of respect and peace, and when fringe groups provoke a fight because they don't like seeing other (different) Americans on television, they are promoting everything except peace. Too bad Lowe's allowed themselves to be pressured over a very silly complaint.
More phony flag-waving from Kahn and his party. Let's start a needless fight on patriotism so the people will be distracted from policies that are killing the middle class and enriching corporate America.
Let me guess -- people mad at Solyndra never said boo about Haliburton. That's kind of selective and partisan, no?
Camp works hard, but not for the middle class. What a corporate stooge.
I was a college kid in GR during his rise to fame, and I worked in Chicago during his Loop heyday, and loved the show. I tuned in this past year and it seemed to have a lot less energy. I've also noticed a distinct right-wing turn, which surprises me. Kev's rants against Nancy Pelosi on his website are bizarre, like he abandoned the comedy in order to channel Glenn Beck. I thought he was better than that.


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Do i have to play serious or can i act like blackhand or nekron either way im happy to be here to take over your minds.But as Black Hand I am here to take over your body.Your body is just a coffin for evil in which i shall manipulate various heros.
Black Lantern Oath-The Blackest Night falls from the skies. The darkness grows as all light dies. We crave your hearts and your demise. By my black hand, the dead shall rise!
My name is Ernie I am 23 i love comics and all things to do with.Im a Dc Person Marvel is cool but never really caught my attention but Spiderman did bring me to the comic book world so i do have respect for marvel.But the argument I make with Marvel vs Dc is simply Dc is more hardcore story lines are way better.Anyways not here to argue i am here because I love Villains And heros and make believe is so much fun isn't it? We wish these threats and saviors where real i think it helps us cope with life.Which is why i love these heroes in a sense your favorite heroes tend to save part of your life and i dont expect people that dont like comic books to understand.Only us the select few can really know where eachother are coming from so I invite you to be my friend so we can shake off the cancer which is 'life' And talk about So Called nonsesne called 'Comic Books'Yes the false reality in which people will never understand the greatness and joy these small fictions give us


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2014 Named to the Academic All-Big 12 Second Team ... played in all 13 games ... returned a pooch kick eight yards at TCU (10/4)
2013 Played in 12 of 13 games, missing the Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama (1/2)
2012 Played in nine games ... recorded four tackles each at UTEP (9/1) and vs. Kansas (10/20).2011Provided depth at the linebacker position ... saw action vs. Ball State (10/1).2010Redshirted.
High SchoolA three-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals.com and Scout.com ... named all-region by PrepStar... did not participate in 2009 season due to an ankle injury ... recorded 65 tackles, caused nine fumbles and recovered four fumbles in 2008 ... also lettered in track and basketball.
No. 13 safety (Tom Lemming's MaxPreps)No. 21 inside linebacker (Rivals.com)No. 38 outside linebacker (Scout.com)No. 71 player in Texas (Scout.com)No. 100 player in Texas (Rivals.com)
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Title: Analysis of Host-derived Nutrient Utilization Pathways in M. tuberculosis
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DESCRIPTION (Provided by Applicant): Tuberculosis (TB) is a lasting global epidemic that claims ~1.5 million human lives annually. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is the causative agent of TB and this bacterium establishes an infection by surviving within macrophages and manipulating the host immune response. It is the infected macrophage that orchestrates the formation of a granuloma, the hallmark pathologic lesion associated with a TB infection. Isolated within the granuloma Mtb can persist for decades sequestered away from the pressures of the host immune response. During this persistent infection Mtb must control its metabolism to efficiently utilize host-derived nutrients for survival. It is well established that Mtb's ability to process and utilize host-derived lipid nutrients during an infection is essential for bacterial survival during an infection. Additionally, recent work has revealed that Mtb not only utilizes host lipids as a nutrient source to supply energy producing and/or biosynthetic pathways but also actively processes toxic metabolites generated during catabolism of host lipids. By understanding the host-derived nutrient metabolic pathways in Mtb we will likely identify new weaknesses to facilitate the discovery of new therapeutic strategies against this pathogen. For this project we will characterize several mutants identified in a genetic screen designed to identify novel mutants of host nutrient utilization by Mtb. Specifically, this screen allowed for the identification of suppressor mutants that are defective in processing host-derived lipid nutrients. Aim 1: we will phenotypically classify Mtb mutants by counter screening for growth defects on different carbon sources in vitro and prioritize the mutants based on intracellular fitness in a macrophage infection model. Aim 2: will biochemically categorize the catabolic and biosynthetic metabolites from the pathways perturbed in the mutants. These studies will provide novel insight into the Mtb metabolic pathways that are essential during an infection which may be targeted by new intervention strategies.


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My (often failed) attempts at taking artistic shots
ArtsySF ©looks like "it's as thick as pea soup"- American slang for "you can't see anything in front of you"....!Jan 19, 2006from the photo: Lot of fog today
softtechvcMouthy wins. I am in Paris for Les Blogs II. We (Loic, Geraldine - Loic's lovely wife - and I) were showing "Paris by night" to Robert and Maryam Scoble.Dec 03, 2005from the photo: Where am I?
mouthyBack there for the holidays already? Or for Les Blogs?Dec 03, 2005from the photo: Where am I?
softtechvcThanks Artsy. Yes, very sweet.
And thanks to Master Rice.Aug 31, 2005
ArtsySF ©Happy Belated birthday wishes! Very "artsy" gifts from your children! Very sweet of them.......Aug 31, 2005
ericriceYay! It's still Monday! Happy birthday!Aug 29, 2005
softtechvcThanks d!Aug 29, 2005
dvlhappy bday jeff!!!! :)Aug 29, 2005
dfduckI don't like water and can't swim.
But if you tell me there's gold down there... I'm down there.Aug 16, 2005
dfduckNow I'm wondering...
who decided that each country should have it's own flag?Aug 16, 2005from the photo: Flags hanging from the ceiling in SF
ArtsySF ©very artsy ! I am glad that you are adding art photos in your galleries.Aug 14, 2005
spychildlike it very much.Aug 11, 2005
softtechvcNo, I don't do paintings (barely enough time to moblog and blog). This is exposed at my favorite coffee shop in Palo Alto.Aug 11, 2005
drunkgekoYeah... we know we are all terrorists, in France! :))Aug 11, 2005from the photo: Police gear
drunkgekoBesides... goes well with the "mako" sign just behind!Aug 11, 2005
drunkgekoI used it too.
Very cool indeed, one has just to be carefull to tie correctly his mask, since the speed can take it off easily from one's face!
I know... it happened to me! :)Aug 11, 2005
drunkgekoHeu... is that you who painted this?
I think NASA should try to send much more people on moon instead of trying to send some "things" over Mars! :)Aug 11, 2005
softtechvcNo Artsy, it was not allowed, but this was before the show started.Aug 02, 2005
ArtsySF ©Nice colors ! I didn't think they allowed photos inside live theatre productions.. I bet this was a sneaky shot. I have been known to take a sneaky photo here or there!
P.S. Check out my artsy CERAMIC "Dancing Tomatoes" (in my main gallery) I made for the upcoming Kendall-Jackson Tomato Festival in Sonoma County. K-J winery also grows over 150 types of tomatoes on their vineyard land. This will be the 8th year for the Tomato Festival.Aug 02, 2005


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This Sunday we're doing the Easter lesson in Nursery because General Conference is going to be on Easter Sunday. Here's the Easter gift I'm giving my Nursery kids. I really like the idea of using an egg carton instead of an Easter basket. What's inside the egg?
A cute chick of course!
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 1996 The Armed Forces Recreation Center's Shades of Green resort will duplicate Germany's Oktoberfest celebration Oct. 21 to 24 at the Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. Events will begin at 7 each night.Shades of Green general manager Jim McCrindle said the festival is open to all Walt Disney World visitors. He said the hotel is opening its doors to the civilian community to promote appreciation of active duty and retired service members.
A special festival tent will host German bands and a variety of German cuisine. Also included in the $5 admission is a special Shades of Green collectable beer stein for adult ticket holders.For more information or early reservations, call the Shades of Green Oktoberfest hot line at (407) 824-2199.Shades of Green is one of four Armed Forces Recreation centers worldwide designed to provide service members with affordable vacation accommodations. The others are in Garmisch, Germany; Seoul, South Korea; and Honolulu.


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This is a lovely vintage petit point needlework purse or evening bag featuring a detailed depiction of roses, on both sides of the purse. The frame is studded with three small rhinestones in the center and with a larger cabachon stone on either side with enamel "petals" below. The frame is made of detailed brass and has a push lever at the top and a metal pull that closes and opens the purse. The interior of the purse is lined in pink taffeta and has one built-in compartment. The purse measures 7 ½" in height and width and its carrying chain measures 6 ¼" in height - it weighs 7.6 oz. The purse is in very good, clean condition, with the exception of wear to the piping (see close-up photo) in numerous places and the three rhinestones have visible solder marks - quite noticeable in the supersized photos, but less evident under normal viewing. The needlework is very fine on this purse - really a gorgeous piece....Please click on any photo in order to enlarge.
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are limited, generally because of inadequate program implementation and because of failure to fully account for self-selection bias in evaluations.
These findings have major implications for the design of services and interventions, for both parole systems and other community-based programs. A first-time parolee who committed a violent crime needs a different program than a drug-using repeat parolee who committed a drug crime. However, concentrating supervision and services in the first days and weeks out of prison is likely to have most effects on desistance.
The evidence on the rates of death and crime commission within the first weeks of a person's release argue strongly for a redirection of postrelease program and service provision efforts to those first days and weeks after release. We recommend that parole authorities and administrators of both in-prison and postrelease programs redesign their activities and redirect their resources to provide major support to parolees and other releasees at the time of release. Such programs may take many different forms, including: intensive and detailed prerelease and postrelease counseling; immediate enrollment in drug treatment programs, intense parole supervision; assistance in finding work; short-term halfway houses; mentors who are available at the moment of release; and assistance in obtaining identification, clothes, and other immediate needs. The key is that a person should not leave prison without an immediately available person and plan for postrelease life.
We also recommend that longer term assistance for parolees include cognitive-behavioral treatment approaches.
Future research on parole and desistance needs to be more methodologically rigorous. In program design, random assignment should be used when possible; when it is not possible, more attention is needed to the selection of comparison groups and to the use of appropriate statistical techniques to account for differences between program participants and comparison groups. In program implementation, more attention is needed to ensure fidelity to program principles and procedures. In program evaluation, more attention is needed to avoid the possibility of self-selection bias.
Rigorous research is needed to explain gaps between the research findings on what influences desistance and evaluation findings of program effects. Also needed are improvements in the conceptualization and design of program content based on research findings on desistance. Research is


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Corpus Christi in running to receive funds for dog park
CORPUS CHRISTI - Corpus Christi was named Wednesday as one of 15 finalists for the PetSafe Bark for Your Park contest, which awards a $100,000 grand prize and four $25,000 runner-up prizes to build community dog parks.
Corpus Christi is one of 1,130 cities to apply for the contest, which is in its third year.
The Corpus Christi Dog Group, which meets three times a week at Smith Elementary School to let dogs socialize off leash, has sought funds each year for the project and was a finalist in 2011.
Funds are awarded to the city that receives the most votes, with a runner-up prize of $25,000 awarded in the small, medium and large market categories and $25,000 awarded to the city with the largest ratio of votes based on population. Corpus Christi is in the large category and currently is ranked 13 out of 15.
"I hope we're able to score this grant, it would be not only a great testament to the efforts of the Corpus Christi Dog Group, but it will give us a boost to becoming a community that really values and takes care of our pets," said Stacie Talbert, assistant director for Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation.
"Dog parks is a misnomer, it's a park for people with dogs," she said. "As much as dogs benefit, so do people who get to talk with other dog owners, get outdoors and relax. Plus dog parks are cool. Any parks are cool."
A one-acre dog park is planned for Bill Witt Park on Yorktown Boulevard. The dog group has raised $6,000 toward the goal of $25,000 for the park. Those funds would pay for irrigation to provide fresh water, fencing and a few benches.
With $100,000 the park could include more amenities such as a shade structure and agility course.
While the park would be a place for dog owners to get together and socialize their dogs, organizers said it would also be a place to educate the community about responsible pet ownership.
"I imagine it as a place where shelter dogs and foster dogs can learn to socialize," said Amanda Burns, coordinator for the Corpus Christi Dog Group. "We would also have educational events to teach people about how important it is to spay and neuter and pick up dog waste. Changing the perspective of animals in our community starts with education."
PetSafe, a pet products company headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., began the contest after building five dog parks in their hometown and seeing the positive effect on the local community.
"Dog parks create better dog owners," said Robin Rhea, senior brand manager for PetSafe. "Dogs and owners get more exercise and it creates a healthier community."
She said the No. 2 reason dogs are given up by their owners is because of behavior issues, which is another thing dog parks help with. Also, people are more likely to adopt if they have a place to take their dogs, Rhea said.
The contest continues through July 26, with the chance to vote twice daily.
"Voting takes less than five minutes out of your day," Burns said. "Two simple clicks and that's it. It's something our community really needs to become more progressive and more animal friendly. Just vote, it's for the dogs, the dog owners and the shelter animals that sit in a cage all day long and don't feel the grass under their feet. It's a benefit to everyone."
What: PetSafe Bark for Your Park contest, Corpus Christi is one of 15 finalists competing for the grand prize of $100,000 or runner-up prize of $25,000 to build a dog park.
When: Vote twice daily through midnight July 26.
How: Participants can vote once on the PetSafe Facebook page and once at the company website at www.petsafe.net/barkforyourpark/, each Friday there also is a scavenger hunt on the website that will allow voters to earn seven votes by completing the scavenger hunt.
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Texas on the Potomac is pleased to share with you stories written by Sig Christenson of the San Antonio Express-News, who is embedded with the U.S. military in Afghanistan. Here is his latest report from Forward Operating Base Ghazni: The 13-foot-tall spruce tree outside the Texas Army National Guard's offices has a a string of […] [Read More]
The List: Ten Texas political legends who died in the past ten years
Through the end of the year, Texas on the Potomac is presenting a series of "Top Ten" lists wrapping up 2009, looking ahead to 2010 and assessing the decade that was. Ten Texas political legends who died in the past ten years Collage by Richard S. Dunham Top row: Richards, Bentsen, Gonzalez; Second row: Ivins, […] [Read More]
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Texas on the Potomac frequently publishes guest opinions from across the political spectrum. Today, we offer a piece from one of our favorite Washington web columnists, Rich Galen. To subscribe to Rich's "Mullings" cybercolumn, click here. • • • If you are looking for a last-minute Christmas gift – or a post-Christmas gift to deal […] [Read More]
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison: A 'disastrous bill'
AP photo Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Dallas, issued the following statement after Senate passage of the Democrats' blueprint for health care reform: "The Democrats' health care bill that was crafted in secret, packed with sweetheart deals to get their 60 votes, and rushed through, was passed today in a strictly partisan […] [Read More]
Sen. John Cornyn: The fight is far from over
Here is the statement issued by Sen. John Cornyn, R-San Antonio, following the Senate vote passing the Democrats' version of health care reform: Senate photo Sen. John Cornyn "I had hoped that one of my colleagues would have a Christmas Eve conversion and give the American people the gift they really want: a vote against […] [Read More]
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Helen Thomas: President Obama is no FDR
The spirit of Christmas seems to have escaped Congress, maybe even the country. Have you ever encountered such meanspiritedness and political conniving as are now on display on Capitol Hill? In the past, we have had great philosophical divisions in the struggle for civil rights, especially when southern legislators ran the show. In praise of […] [Read More]
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New Mexico Lobos Men's Basketball - 76 Classic - Anaheim, Calif.
Sunday: Lobos 75, Boston College 57
Up Next: Nov. 30, Idaho State at Lobos - In The Pit
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GoLobos.com: Game Recap, Stats, Live Stats
By Richard Stevens - Senior Writer/GoLobos.com
The New Mexico Lobos went into the 76 Classic in Anaheim, Calif., knowing they had a big man and 6-foot-9 Drew Gordon indeed looked big in scoring 21 points and hauling down 11 rebounds in his double-double that paced UNM to a 75-57 roll over Boston College Sunday.
But maybe the Lobos found something even more important - a point guard who will take care of the ball and get the Lobos into their offense.
Lobo freshman Hugh Greenwood went into the 76 Classic off a win at Arizona State in which the Australian product did not have a turnover. He then played three games in Anaheim the same way - no turnovers.
"That has to be close to a school record for a four-game period," said Lobo coach Steve Alford. "He didn't have a turnover at Arizona State and he didn't have a turnover in this entire tournament. In all his minutes here, he has no turnovers. He is doing a really good job of taking care of the ball and making sure we are getting into our offense."
The Lobos got into their offense early in their Friday night win over Washington State and did the same thing against Boston College of the ACC. UNM's Jamal Fenton came off the bench in the first half to launch in a trey followed by a fast-break layup to hand UNM a fat 32-13 lead. A buzzer trey by Greenwood pushed the Lobos up 41-25 at the half. UNM never looked back.
Boston College hung around in the second half, but never mounted a serious threat as UNM rolled to the win. Alford said he went to the 76 Classic hoping to see strides in offensive execution plus major improvements on defense.
"The guys really took some positive steps forward in what we are trying to do," said Alford. "I thought the last two games we've been able to get out in transition. We were able to do a lot of the things we wanted to do on offense because of what the guys were doing on defense."
The Lobos held Boston College to 35 percent shooting while UNM hit at a sizzling 56.9 percentage. UNM's Tony Snell, who had an outstanding tournament, joined Gordon in double figures with 13 points. Snell also topped UNM in assists with six.
Greenwood had three assists in his 27 minutes of turnover-less basketball. He added seven points and five boards. To give his ball handling some perspective, Lobo sophomore Kendall Williams had six turnovers in 31 minutes. Williams also reached double figures with 10 points. Fenton had nine points and three turnovers in 15 minutes of play.
Alford said the play of Gordon inside had a lot to do with Gordon's activity inside.
"We got him some shots," said Alford. "I think it's the guys looking for him, but I think it's Drew being in the right position and demanding the ball. I don't think he had done as good a job posting as he needs to. It's about playing at a level where you demand those types of things (getting the ball)."
First Half: Lobos 41 Boston College 25
The Lobos got off to a quick start and a quick 6-0 lead going inside twice to Gordon and getting a fast-break bucket from Williams. The Lobos slowed down after that with a few turnovers and a few missed shots, but Boston College was having problems, too. UNM drifted into the 15:15 break up 8-4.
UNM extended its lead to 14-5 at 13:33 when Snell drilled a 3-pointer and was fouled to make it a 4-point play. Bairstow, who missed Friday's win over Washington State due to food poisoning, flipped in a right-handed jump hook and UNM was up 16-5. UNM carried that lead into the 11:55 break. Fenton came off a screen to hit a 15-foot jumper and UNM was up 18-5.
Boston College, which lost its five starters from a year ago and has nine freshmen on its roster, was in danger of falling into an insurmountable hole to the more experienced Lobos. At the 7:46 media break, the Lobos were up by 13 points, 26-13.
Fenton banged in a trey and scored a layup on a break to hand the Lobos a fat 32-13 lead. At the 3:59 break, it was UNM 32-16. UNM got a buzzer trey from Greenwood to maintain that 16-point lead, 41-25, at the half.


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The SMSC FC United Roadrunners were finalists of the U-10 Gold Division in the New Orleans Big Easy tournament on March 22nd & 23rd. They finished regular play undefeated, only to fall short on a last minute goal in double overtime in the finals.
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Chairs and couches are cool, but we're big fans of the drive-around interview. Seems safer. So we jumped in the van with Paul Menotiades, vocalist and guitarist of The Composure, and followed him around as the group prepared for a killer show that night with Bayside. For fans of The Composure and for anybody who likes watching hardworking bands doing said hard work, watch an exclusive Q&A with The Composure here.
Engaging conversations and entertaining performances. Altar TV is the show you were praying for. And yeah, sorry you got this and not that job you were after.


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I almost didn't order the shiny black helmet because the picture shows some sort of Bull-Devil sticker on it. FYI, that sticker is not on the actual product (good to know). The helmet is light-weight and fits great!
gets the job done
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
light, well fitting, integrates perfectly with the IO and IOs goggles. White/branch out is very cool/sleek looking. not much more you can ask for in a helmet. Even fits well with a balaclava underneath.
Dave Cichone
Great Helmet
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Order the small & it's a good snug fit, fits perfect with my Smith goggles. Super warm
Lightweight and low profile!
What's not to love??
So light I forget I'm wearing it!
- Gender: Female
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I seriously cannot say enough good things about this helmet. On top of the obvious noggin protection it's nice and low profile, cute, insanely lightweight and warm without being swampy. I'm on my second one (first one retired after a major impact during which my brain suffered no injuries, so props for usefulness!) and am still in love. I use it in the winter and it keeps my head nice and warm. In the spring you can remove the fluffy ear pads and it's plenty cool. The vents on the front of it are great because they keep the swampiness out AND keep your goggles clear. Love this thing!!
Monica Purington
Perfect for Petites
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Similar to the Maze but for tiny female heads! This has been a great fit for me who could get on just fine wearing a children's helmet due to the tiny-ness of my head.
Removable ear pads and internal padding allowing you to steeze it up with just a beanie underneath or keep the padding and go commando.
A great choice for ladies out there with small heads.
What size do you have? I do not have a tiny head.
Monica Purington
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Fools Gold is the best Stone Roses song. Right?
I've just written up a blog post about it (I wont link the blog as peeps get peeved for some reason). Listening to the 9:53 original version whilst writing I recalled how perfectly the song pushed the band on yet further from what is an incredible debut album. When this single dropped it was like the most important band of a generation had really arrived. Shame they never topped it...
i wanna be adored
cheersdeep-blue, furio, and harman_kardon this'd this
- TheWza this'd this
Accidental ^This-ing.
I'm on board with Fool's Gold.
Love Spreads is underrated.
Made of Stone
Different sort of tone from the rest of the album: hushed verses, great chorus, sort of 'dangerous' vibe to it. Love it.
Fools Gold is very much the tune that nobody else could have done (although lots of bands tried after), but I don't know about the best.
They had such a high ratio of quality output that it's impossible to pin it down. Tomorrow I'll probably say Begging You, or Tears, the song in which John Squire grew extra fingers.
(Also - Something's Burning. Sort of a more chilled version of Fools Gold, absolutely lovely.)
I am the resurrection.
Much agreement.
The songs you peeps are highlighting are very much the other great songs and strong contenders. At last replies that are totally agreeable. Cheers.
first band I ever properly got obsessed with
Never liked Fool's Gold or I Wanna Be Adored, it's all about She Bangs The Drums.Silkyskillz11 this'd this
It's in about 15th place
Resurrection >
Waterfall > Fool's Gold > This is the One > Elephant Stone
Today, anyway.
You missed
Standing Here >
at the beginning.
You know
You're right, I did. (What's worse is I was thinking of b-sides, but forgot about that).
you are correct...it is perfect.... ignore all this other nonsense
never has a bass line sounded so.
love spreads a close second.
I'd say, like How Soon is Now for the Smiths, it's a Stone Roses song even non-fans like.
So on that basis it probably is their greatest one.
Sally Cinnamon for me..
Fools Gold is a stoater mind you.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post7287375396149098090..comments2015-06-17T20:43:36.039-05:00Comments on Disapproving Rabbits: Animal Rescue League of New Hampshirebirdchickhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-6055019505534702462015-03-13T11:06:22.120-05:002015-03-13T11:06:22.120-05:00Nếu bạn đang muốn đăng tin bán nhà hay bán đất hoặ...Nếu bạn đang muốn đăng tin bán nhà hay bán đất hoặc bạn muốn mua nhà hay đất thì hãy đến với chúng tôi , với chất lương hàng đầu chúng tôi sẽ giúp các bạn , đăng tin và xem các khu vực ban nha gia re go vap, ban nha gia re quan 9, ban nha gia re thu duc, ban nha gia re binh tan, ban nha gia re tan phu,  và các khu vực khác trên toàn quốc với uy tín và hiệu quả cao khi bạn đến với chúng tôi.
Nhà Đất Xinhhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-5958776000076488992013-01-15T14:16:46.833-06:002013-01-15T14:16:46.833-06:00At the ARL we just love this website! Thanks again...At the ARL we just love this website! Thanks again for all your help in publicizing this story. Currently, we have about 20 rabbits still available for adoption. We find that often times once a story is not longer front page news, its harder to generate interest. But we can't explain that to all the rabbits we have in the shelter! If you live close enough to get here and would like to adopt we encourage you to come by. We are open Tuesday and Thursday from 1-7pm and Friday-Sun 12-5. Also, it has been incredibly costly to spay/neuter all these rabbits so if you cannot adopt but can give to the cause please log onto https://rescueleague.ejoinme.org/donate. You can also get there through our homepage www.rescueleague.org.

Thank you for all that you do!Paula Mattishttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-88731778770365332132013-01-05T16:17:02.738-06:002013-01-05T16:17:02.738-06:00Thank you so much for posting about this. I am fr...Thank you so much for posting about this. I am from NH (now living in MO) and was actually visiting in NH when this story broke. It is simply heartbreaking. I have a feeling if the bunnies had been adoptable before I had left, I would have been flying home with another bunny. Meghanhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-85707823190729472442013-01-02T20:26:04.255-06:002013-01-02T20:26:04.255-06:00Yeah, sure, Fleetie, just send over Stonehenge, th...Yeah, sure, Fleetie, just send over Stonehenge, the Royal jewels, and take soccer back!Auntie Jane (It is official!)http://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-40677298804196514252013-01-02T13:22:18.914-06:002013-01-02T13:22:18.914-06:00Hmm, can you send Dougal over to England to give m...Hmm, can you send Dougal over to England to give me a good ear-thwacking?!
Fleetiehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-28863775011206657752012-12-31T09:56:21.014-06:002012-12-31T09:56:21.014-06:00Hello As President and CEO of the Animal Rescue L...Hello As President and CEO of the Animal Rescue League (ARL) I want to thank DR for the shout out. However, we assisted Manchester Animal Shelter with the rabbit case and have 17 of the 49 rescued rabbits.
ARL is the sole shelter helping the six Persian cats.
We love your site. Happy New Year everyone!
Paula MattisPaula Mattishttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-6643265334444930952012-12-30T15:38:06.466-06:002012-12-30T15:38:06.466-06:00Furbeast, let's not encourage Dougal to do any...Furbeast, let's not encourage Dougal to do anymore ear-thwacking. I'm afraid he is already something of a poster child for bunns whose really recalcitrant hoomins' ear-thwackings have left his lovely ears in disarray. Oh, well, perhaps it is just his chosen "look". Thwack away, Dougal, for a couple of days in a row. In the future when they use the word gratuitous we want them to think of gratuitous whackings!Auntie Jane (It is official!)http://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-82808693261942208602012-12-30T15:11:26.523-06:002012-12-30T15:11:26.523-06:00Well, we know they are in good hands. Hope everyo...Well, we know they are in good hands. Hope everyone who is able is contributing their nickel (my Dad's expression). I T the Nth you rock. Queen Cinnie has made this world a better place.Auntie Jane (It is official!)http://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-76192315786815126292012-12-30T14:58:50.184-06:002012-12-30T14:58:50.184-06:00Helmi: Fabulous! Good luck with the adoptions an...Helmi: Fabulous! Good luck with the adoptions and the health issues. Sounds like those little ones will be fine.janet2bunshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-64012890732567332952012-12-30T12:40:36.398-06:002012-12-30T12:40:36.398-06:00Hi Bun moms and dads! I thought that I would give ...Hi Bun moms and dads!
I thought that I would give an update! One of the nine bunnies in the shelter has been adopted! This is great news! In other good news- two of the three girls I have in my home look like they will be up for adoption later this week!

Thank you personally to everyone that has donated. Any donation no matter the size makes a huge difference. As a reward to all the three I am fostering say you can boop noses (just once though)!Helmi Kerickhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-38674685742740860772012-12-29T22:20:15.659-06:002012-12-29T22:20:15.659-06:00We disapprove of Fleetie's technical problems!...We disapprove of Fleetie's technical problems!janet2bunshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-84816937920502901252012-12-29T20:25:37.389-06:002012-12-29T20:25:37.389-06:00It's my pleasure to pass along a "Hi"...It's my pleasure to pass along a "Hi" from Fleetie to everybun and convey his deepest seasonal Disapproval! :-)

(All's well, he's just experiencing hardware/captcha combination of technical difficulties for a short while)Ijon Tichy the Nthhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-91069514600939557432012-12-29T13:27:40.465-06:002012-12-29T13:27:40.465-06:00Done, From my confirmation message: This donation...Done,
From my confirmation message: This donation is in memory of: Her Majesty Queen Cinnamon of DisapprovingRabbits.comIjon Tichy the Nthhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-42098071105129275322012-12-29T11:50:21.675-06:002012-12-29T11:50:21.675-06:00Count me in ~ SharmaCount me in ~ Sharmasharmaleehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-84945143170708643662012-12-28T21:06:48.941-06:002012-12-28T21:06:48.941-06:00There is a special place in Heaven for people who ...There is a special place in Heaven for people who shelter abused and neglected animals, HK and everyone at the NH shelter working so hard and from the heart.brandi http://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-14872224217738955942012-12-28T18:17:18.513-06:002012-12-28T18:17:18.513-06:00On behalf of rescue buns we *APPROVE* of Helmi, an...On behalf of rescue buns we *APPROVE* of Helmi, and all bunny rescuers and fosterers everywhere. Fostering, if only for a week or two, can make an enormous difference in the life of a bun and the ability of shelters to manage their limited resources.

Plus, rescue bunnies ROCK!!!

Oh, and NBB, please expect a thorough ear-thwacking In the middle of the night as a gratuity for calling Dougal's picture "gratuitous."Furbeasthttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-33867889361544870312012-12-28T18:04:42.578-06:002012-12-28T18:04:42.578-06:00I am foster mommy to three of the buns in the wors...I am foster mommy to three of the buns in the worst shape. Take heart they are doing fantastic and are wrapped in arms of love and kindness both at home and at the shelter.Helmi Kerickhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-52737950686086613232012-12-28T17:52:26.092-06:002012-12-28T17:52:26.092-06:00posted to my Facebook for all my NH friends. I cou...posted to my Facebook for all my NH friends. I couldn't stop crying when I saw the nails on the rabbits from the news story. The ARL of NH is such a lovely shelter. These buns couldn't have found a better safe haven.eyehrtmakeuphttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-7072339665866991582012-12-28T17:33:58.049-06:002012-12-28T17:33:58.049-06:00Thank you so much for sharing this story! I know a...Thank you so much for sharing this story! I know as a community bunny people are some of the nicest people on the planet! My love and thanks to everyone!Helmi Kerickhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com


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By: From: Rachel Allen: Home Cooking
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Rachel Allen's garlic scented roast potatoes are crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside
Method1. Preheat the oven to 220°C / Gas 7.
2. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with the salt. Drop in the potatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Drain off the water and shake the potatoes around in the dry saucepan with the lid on (this roughens the surface of the potatoes to help make them crispier when roasting in the oven).
3. Place a roasting tin on a high heat and drizzle in 3 tablespoons of the olive oil (or duck, goose or beef fat). Once really hot add the potatoes and toss them in the oil or fat, making sure they are well coated (adding the remaining oil or fat if not).Sprinkle with sea salt and roast in the oven for 45–55 minutes.
4 Add the cloves of garlic after 15–20 minutes, tossing them in the oil or fat. At this stage, if you think the potatoes are dark enough, turn the oven down to 200C/gas 6. Baste the potatoes occasionally and turn them over halfway through cooking.
5. Finally, sprinkle the thyme or rosemary over the potatoes 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time. Serve immediately or keep warm in a low oven (without covering or they will go soggy). Push the soft, sweet garlic cloves out of their skins and eat with the crispy potatoes.
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The present invention constitutes a portable neubulizer capable of producing a finely divided aerosol having uniformly sized droplets. The nebulizer includes a source of fluid such as a capillary tube coupled to a fluid reservoir to which a high voltage is applied in order to generate the aerosol by electrical atomization. The nebulizer further includes a piezoelectric crystal and a mechanism for deforming the crystal so as to generate the required voltage. By using electrical atomization to generate the aerosol and by piezoelectrically generating the voltage required for atomization, a nebulizer is provided which may be of small size so as to be suitable for hand held operations yet is capable of producing measured amounts of finely divided aerosols which are substantially monodispersed.
1. A method of administering a medication in aerosol form, said method comprising:
dispensing a medicinal fluid;
generating an electrical potential by exerting pressure on a piezoelectric member;
electrically attracting said fluid with said potential, including regulating the value of said potential as applied to attract said fluid to provide a monodispersed fan spray; and
directing said spray for medicinal application;
including automatically regulating the duration as well as the value of said potential as applied to attract said fluid to provide a predetermined dose of aid medication.
2. A method of administering a medication in aerosol form, said method comprising:
dispensing a medicinal fluid from a small capillary;
generating a high voltage by exerting pressure on a piezoelectric member;
electrically attracting said fluid outwardly from said capillary by applying said high voltage, as said high voltage exceeds a predetermined value, to said capillary with respect to a point of reference potential to form a fan spray of small particle size; and
directing said spray for medicinal application;
including automatically regulating the duration of application of said high voltage to said capillary to provide a predetermined dose of medication.
3. A nebulizer which is adapted for producing finely divided aerosols having uniformly sized droplets yet which is manually powered by hand gripping pressure, said nebulizer comprising:
a piezoelectric crystal;
means for manually deforming said crystal so as to generate a high voltage;
a projection constructed and arranged for being supplied with a flow of liquid to be atomized;
means for applying voltage generated by said crystal to said projection; and
means for regulating the value of the voltage as applied to said projection as well as for automatically controlling the duration of said application of said voltage in order to provide a predetermined dose of said liquid.
The present invention relates to devices for atomizing liquids and more particularly to devices for producing finely divided aerosols having uniformly sized droplets.
Finely divided aerosols have generally been produced by nebulizers employing compressed air to atomize fluids. These devices operate by allowing compressed air to escape from a small orifice at the end of a tube at high velocity The low pressure created in the exit region as a result of the bernoulli effect causes the fluid to be atomized to be drawn out of a second tube as a thin filament which is broken up into droplets of various small sizes as it is accelerated in the airstream. This spray is then directed around an impaction surface on which the large droplets are preferentially deposited and whereby some uniformity is provided with respect to droplet size. However, most nebulizers operating with compressed air have difficulty producing aerosols having particle sizes approaching one micron and cannot ordinarily generate aerosols which are sufficiently uniform in size so as to be "monodispersed".
Finely divided aerosols are highly useful in many applications and particularly in administering medications which are pneumonically delivered to the patient by inhalation. Most "inhalators" used in dispensing medications are compressed air nebulizers of sufficiently small size to be suitable for hand-held use. However, in view of the characteristic limitations of such nebulizers and the further limitations inherent in the small size of most inhalators, users of these devices have had great difficulty in providing aerosols having uniform particle size and in the related problem of providing consistent measured amounts of medication.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a portable nebulizer capable of generating finely divided aerosols which are substantially monodispersed.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a nebulizer which may be small enough for hand-held use and yet provides aerosols of substantially uniform particle size while being capable of supplying medication in consistently measured dosages.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a nebulizer which may be powered by the hand gripping pressure of a user of the device and which is sufficiently economical to construct so as to be disposible.
The present invention comprises a portable handheld nebulizer capable of generating aerosols characterized by uniformly-sized droplets of very small dimensions by electrical atomization. A piezoelectric crystal is constructed and arranged for being mechanically deformed in accordance with pressure applied to a trigger mechanism. The crystal is adapted for generating high voltages in response to such deformations. The crystal is electrically coupled to a capillary tube and a grid element which is spaced apart from the tip of the tube. The capillary tube is connected to a reservoir of fluid to be atomized so as to allow the fluid to be supplied up to the tip of the tube. The preferred embodiment of the present invention also includes a control circuit which regulates the output of this piezoelectric crystal in order to cut off the output below and above prescribed voltage limits.
In operation, the deformation of the piezoelectric crystal produces a high voltage which is transmitted to and applied across the capillary tube and grid element. The electric field existing between the tip of the tube and the grid encourages the discharge of fluid from the tube. This fluid is broken into a very large number of similarly sized droplets by the effects of the electric charges carried by the fluid and a "fan spray" aerosol is thereby formed. This process of electrical atomization furnishes an aerosol consisting of large numbers of very fine particles having a high degree of uniformity. Such aerosols are highly useful in pneumonically administering medications and in many other applications.
The subject matter of the present invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of this specification. However, both the organization and method of operation, together with further advantages and objects thereof, may best be understood by reference to the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing wherein like reference characters refer to like elements.
The drawing is a diagrammatic view illustrating the overall system of the present invention.
Referring now to the drawing, the present invention comprises a nebulizer device 5 including a piezoelectric ceramic crystal 10 of a conventional type such as a lead titanate-zirconate crystal. An impact element 20 is positioned for engaging the surface 12 of the crystal 10 so that force F exerted on the element 20 can bend and deform the crystal 10. The electrical contacts 24 and 26 are attached to opposite faces on the longitudinal ends of the crystal 10 for picking up electrical potentials generated across the crystal 10 by the deformation previously referred to. The conductive leads 28 and 30 transmit the voltage from the contacts 24 and 26 to the control circuit 32.
The impact element 20 is connected by a mechanical linkage to a trigger mechanism 18 which may be conveniently depressed by hand gripping pressure exerted by a user of the device 5. The force applied by the user to the trigger mechanism 18 is multiplied by the mechanical linkage and brought to bear on the crystal 10 by the impact element 20. The linkage suitably comprises a rigid lever arm with its fulcrum at 16 positioned more closely to element 20 than to trigger 18 (i.e. with arm 17 being substantially shorter than arm 19). Alternatively, the mechanical linkage may comprise a rack and pinion system with the impact element 20 being driven by a cam from the pinion. Such means for multiplying force are readily understood by those skilled in the art.
The control circuit 32 is operative for regulating the voltage generated by the piezoelectric crystal 10 so that the electrical potential applied between the capillary tube 40 and neutralization grid 42 over the electrically conductive leads 46 and 48 is maintained within the range of 6-10 Kv. In particular, the voltage is preferably not applied between the tube 40 and grid 42 when it is less than about 6 Kv since this may detrimentally effect the uniformity of the aerosol. The control circuit 32 also provides a capacitive or storing function for storing and releasing electrical charge in a well known manner so that the voltage supplied to tube 40 and grid 42 may be sustained beyond the actual period of depression of the trigger mechanism 18. The leads 46 and 48 transmit the electrical potential from the control circuit 32 to the tube 40 and grid 42, respectively, with the positive potential being applied to the tube 40 (and/or the fluid within the tube 40).
The reservoir 50 contains a fluid (and more particularly a liquid) capable of being dispersed by electrical atomization techniques, such as water or ethyl alcohol, and is hydraulically connected to the capillary tube 40 so that the fluid from the reservoir 50 can flow up to the tip 44 of the tube 40. The inside diameter of the capillary tube 40 is preferably in the range of 100-500 microns with its outside dimensions being as thin as possible consistent with maintaining sufficient strength and rigidity. The capillary tube 40 preferably comprises a stainless steel tube such as a No. 25 hypodermic needle although the tube 40 may be constructed of glass or of a plastic such as tetrafluoroethylene. The fluid level in reservoir 50 should be high enough to allow the fluid to reach the tip of tube 40 by fluid flow or capillary action. Neutralization grid 42 is spaced apart by approximately 1.5 cm from the tip 44 of the capillary tube 40.
In operation, the user slowly presses the trigger mechanism 18 which results in the crystal 10 being progressively deformed as more and more force is applied to the crystal 10 by impact element 20. The piezoelectric crystal 10 generates a voltage which may ordinarily range upward to 20 Kv and may be sustained in the range of 6-10 Kv for a period of several seconds. The exact levels of voltage generated are a function of the force applied to the trigger, and the characteristics of the mechanical linkage 16, impact element 20, and the piezoelectric crystal 10 itself. These components may be adjusted to assist in achieving the desired raw voltage output to the control circuit 32.
As previously described, the control circuit desirably regulates the output of the crystal 10 so as to limit it within the range of 6-10 Kv and "lengthen" the period of time during which voltage is provided. The voltage provided by the control circuit 32 is applied between the capillary tube 40 and the neutralization grid 42. The resultant electric field existing between the pointed projection formed by the tip 44 of the tube 40 and grid 42 causes the generation of a fan spray aerosol composed of substantially monodispersed droplets capable of exhibiting higher order Tyndall spectra. Droplets with sizes in the range of 0.2 to 5 microns can be readily produced with droplet concentration levels approaching 108 particles per cubic centimeter.
The ability of the device 5 to produce a satisfactory aerosol can, however, be dependent on the type of fluid which is desired to be dispersed. Fluids having either very low (e.g. benzene) or high (e.g. inorganic acids, salts) conductivities are difficult to disperse by electrical atomization. Furthermore, other characteristics of fluids such as their dielectric constants, dipole moments and surface tensions may affect their ability to be electrically atomized. Consequently, when medications which are dissolved in solution are desired to be dispersed, appropriate vehicles should be chosen for solvating such medications for allowing efficient atomization.
The nature of the aerosol produced by the device 5 is a complex function of the applied voltage, the size and structure of the capillary tube 40, the spacing between the tube 40 and the grid 42, the hydrostatic pressure of liquid at the tip 44 of the tube 40, and the characteristics of the liquid as previously discussed. These factors may be adjusted either individually or in combination to achieve the aerosol particle size and volume desired. In particular, the control circuit 32 is suitably used to insure that voltage applied between the tube and grid is of consistent level and duration for aerosol generation, thereby resulting in measured dosages of medical products atomized by the device 5.
While a preferred embodiment of the present invention has been shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many changes and modifications may be made without departing from the invention in its broader aspects. For example, more than one capillary tube may be employed in the same nebulizer device so as to increase the volume of the aerosol produced as compared with a single tube nebulizer device. By way of further example, the capillary tube may, under suitable conditions, be replaced by another type of pointed projection such as a short needle constructed and arranged so as to allow the liquid to be atomized as otherwise supplied to its tip. The appended claims are therefore intended to cover such changes and modifications as fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.
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New information from Web analytics firm Experian Hitwise suggests Instagram has recovered nicely from a seemingly disastrous privacy policy uproar last month.
For the 15 days since December 18, Instagram.com received more than 41.7 million total U.S. visits, an increase of 18 percent compared with the 15 days prior to the controversial proposed policy changes. The data was provided to CNET by Experian Marketing Services on request.
"The holidays see a spike in traffic as people are sharing more pictures than perhaps normal," Experian Marketing Services spokesman Matt Tatham told CNET, adding that the data doesn't include mobile traffic.
Facebook declined to provide official data or comment on this story.
Instagram members were alarmed in mid December when the Facebook-owned property announced it would include new language in its terms of service. The ambiguous language additions led many to believe that Instagram would be allowed to sell members' photos without their permission and without payment. The proposed changes set off a ruckus so loud that many users, influential celebrities included, said they'd be deleting their accounts.
If Instagram's Web traffic is any indicator, the photo-sharing app is weathering its privacy storm quite nicely, likely with the holidays to thank for its buoyancy. The 18 percent uptick in Web traffic is not reflective of user growth or indicative of any changes on mobile; it may represent nothing more than normal holiday fluctuations in sharing behaviors. Still, the 41.7 million visits Instagram accrued during the past 15 days speak to the continued relevance and growing footprint of a service that many turn to for sharing their most intimate moments.


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September 27, 2013
The first taste of winter visited Yosemite's high country on the last day of summer, bringing 6-10 inches of snow to the upper elevations of the park. I had the good fortune to be camped at Young Lakes, north of Tuolumne Meadows, for the flurry.
Although a respectable storm, it is likely that by the time you read this most of the snow that fell will be melted by the stubborn September sunshine. Emerging from the tent the morning after the storm, I was greeted by almost a foot of new snow, which quickly settled and turned into a thick wet slop as the day warmed up. With the trail home passable but messy, I stayed put, spending the day in camp reading, drying some wet gear, and listening to the snow peel off the north face of Ragged Peak with dull thunder.
Despite the short-lived nature of this storm, and the blessedly warm weather that followed, it served as a stern reminder that WINTER IS COMING. This is an easy thing for us to forget at this time of year, after a hot and dry summer in the Sierra. The residents of the high country must continue preparations for migration, hibernation, or resistance of the harsh winter. Marmots become even more ravenous, packing on the pounds for their long sleep. Pikas share habitat with marmots, but have a different strategy, remaining active all winter. They, like me, were likely cheered by the disappearing snow, giving them another chance at collecting grass before more snow falls. The mule deer and their main predator, the mountain lion, turn their gaze downslope to lower elevations, thinner snowpack and easier travel. The ducks, who complained loudly while paddling the lake in the snowstorm, will depart soon as well, favoring open water to ice.
Not everything can flee or sleep away the cold winter, particularly the trees at high elevations. The Lodgepole pines surrounding my campsite will store some extra sugar for the cold season, lowering their freezing point. Many trees that live in alpine environments are adapted to the possibility of freezing. Unlike humans, the trees are "good" at freezing, building up ice between their cells instead of within them, thereby preventing cell damage.
Humans are not so well adapted. In other words, we are bad at freezing. Travel into the backcountry at this time of year requires rigorous preparation if we are to enjoy our trip in good form. Yosemite's high country is an amazing place to visit in autumn and winter, as these visits allow us to observe the changing of the seasons and the adaptations required to survive these changes. However, we must adapt and prepare, too. Learn more about winter wilderness travel at: http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/wildwinter.htm
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Wildcats Place 15th at Darius Rucker Intercollegiate
March 9, 2014
HILTON HEAD, S.C. – The University of Kentucky women's golf team completed play at the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate on Sunday, finishing in 15th place with a final team score of 53-over par, 905. The Wildcats posted a score of 15-over par, 299 on Sunday for the second straight round.
No. 3 Duke won the team championship with a score of 10-over par, 862, while No. 14 Vanderbilt (+20), No. 5 Oklahoma (+33), No. 21 LSU (+33) and No. 13 South Carolina (+34) complete the top five. Alabama's Stephanie Meadow took home the individual title at three-under par, 139.
"Overall the golf course got the best of us this week," said Kentucky head coach Golda Johansson Borst. "We fought back today, but lost a few shots finishing the round, which hurt us. Despite the tough finish, we saw a lot of good things from our team and that will help us as we continue to move through the spring."
For the third straight day, freshman Haley Mills posted the low Wildcat round with a two-over par, 73. Mills shot a 73 all three days of the tournament to finish tied for 12th with a score of six-over par, 219. The top 15 finish marks her second of the season and first since the season-opening tournament. After posting just four birdies through the first two rounds, Mills recorded four alone on Sunday.
Sophomore Sarah Harris played her best golf of the weekend on Sunday, registering a three-over par, 74. Harris moved into a tie for 42nd place with a total score of 14-over par, 227. Sophomore Cylia Damerau was the third UK finisher with a score of 16-over par, 229 to tie for 49th. The Cham, Switzerland, native turned in a seven-over par, 78, in the final round.
Freshman Alessandra Walker finished the weekend tied for 65th at 19-over par, 232. Walker scored a five-over par, 76, on the final day of play. Rounding out the Wildcat lineup was senior Liz Breed who tied for 72nd with a 21-over par, 234. Breed shot a five-over par, 76, in the third round.
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I want to create an elder interpretive dance program and was trying to decide whether I should become a nonprofit organization (I believe dance classes for this age group could be grant funded or at least partially subsidized) or a Limited Liability Company. In the long run, I would like to trademark the name and franchise (maybe this isn't the term) the program, but don't know if nonprofits are able to do that. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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Donnadennishill | Window Shopper | 8/28/2013 - 5:51 pm
I am attempting the 1023 form on my own and wondered how you decide on the
compensation piece in part 5. Also do you need to register for tax exemption
and register for charity separately?
I am attempting the 1023 form on my own and wondered how you decide on the
compensation piece in part 5. Also do you need to register for tax exemption
and register for charity separately?
kmurray | Community Moderator | 8/29/2013 - 9:23 am
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Hello, I am attempting the 1023 form on my own and wondered how you decide on the compensation piece in part 5. Also do you need to register for tax exemption and register for charity separately?
Hi, this FAQ from the IRS may be helpful when it comes to the 1023 form and questions about taxes.
mikem101 | Window Shopper | 11/1/2010 - 5:40 am
HI Michael, Those resources are great, thanks for providing. It is a complicated process and needs to be done right (e.g. to get the right tax status etc.). I particularly liked managementhelp.org/strt_org/strt_np/str t_np.htm so thank you for sharing! Cheers Mike
riverasierra | Window Shopper | 10/29/2010 - 11:11 pm
While it is possible to run an elder interpretive dance program as a for profit enterprise (S Corp., C Corp., or LLC), the difficulty is that such a venture would have to rely on charging either elders for participation or the general public for being an audience. Neither works very well. Your best bet is to form a nonprofit corporation. Since you sound very entrepreneurial, there are some warnings. In exchange for the privilege of forming as a nonprofit, the law requires that: the corporation be formed for a public, charitable purpose; the corporation is ultimately run (or owned, if you will) by the board of directors (usually no less than three) who have the power to hire and fire the founder/director (you) at will; and finally, the corporation cannot earn profit or franchise itself. The benefit you get for being a nonprofit and moreso from being tax exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code is that: a) you can apply to the government for grants; and b) contributions from the general public or any fundraisers can be deducted from the donor's tax return. Elder dance programs particularly when framed as therapeutic programs are in high demand from agencies that serve elders and almost every city has one, each state has one and so does the federal government. But, for dance, most funding comes at the local level. An interesting government marketplace where elders predominate is your local housing authority. Also, in larger cities, most of the nonprofit senior centers are actually grants from the city government. Nonprofits can trademark their name but, as I said, cannot franchise. What a nonprofit can do is grow. Establishing another dance center is like opening another school. You can just do it provided you have a revenue stream to support it. The steps to setting up a nonprofit are: 1. Getting the form from the secretary of state from your State at their website. 2. Forming a board of directors and hosting a one day retreat with them so that they are properly trained with respect to board duties. 3. Getting help to specifically tailor the form so that it has the necessary language that IRS requires for a tax exemption. 4. Filing the articles with the Secretary of State. 5. Obtaining an Employer Identification Number. 6. Filing Form 1023, An Application for Tax Exemption with IRS (this requires a fee payable to IRS). 7. And, if going after Federal funds, filing with CCR.gov and Grants.gov both of which require getting a DUNS number. That's why it is sometimes better to get professional help but it is do-able solo. Honoring Elders is a good thing so I wish you Godspeed. José A. Rivera President & CEO Rivera, Sierra & Company, Inc. email@example.com
riverasierra | Window Shopper | 2/10/2010 - 2:42 pm
An elder interpretive dance organization can easily be framed as a not-for-profit. The key requirements under all state laws is that the organization be formed for a 'charitable' purpose and that there be no 'profit' to the enterprise. In a not-for-profit, the board is the executive authority over the corporation and controls the actions of the director/founder. If you form as a not-for-profit, you an apply for grants at federal, state and local levels. Would it be better to run such a dance organization as for-profit LLC? You can but it would only survive by fees and subscriptions and that is tricky given the nature of the enterprise. Yes, a nonprofit can apply for trademarks or service marks. A franchise is only done by for-profits.
businessblitz | Window Shopper | 1/24/2010 - 6:24 pm
Hey Mindful, That is an interesting idea for a business, I hope it works out well for you. I also went down a similar path a few month back, looking at not for profit and I found some resources that you may want to check out also. Here is a good pdf summary of what to consider before stating a not for profit: http://www.managementhelp.org/strt_org/start-fp-np.pdf And this site has just about everything you need to know about everything else to consider, and they break it into easy to read articles also: http://www.managementhelp.org/strt_org/strt_np/strt_np.htm Hope these help Good luck with you business
mdlt | Creator | 1/29/2010 - 10:29 am
Becoming or starting a non-Profit can be daunting and time consuming; if you believe in what you're doing it will be well worth the effort. If your intentions are truly geared towards philanthropy follow your heart and go the non-profit route. Honesty and good intentions will help you make your decision. I don't believe you will be able to get a grant to start any sort of business weather it's non profit or not. Thanks for all great resources on this thread.
mattdot | Window Shopper | 1/30/2010 - 10:04 pm
I was looking into starting a non-profit, and I didn't realize how much you have to do to get the non-profit status. I read How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation (http://www.nolo.com/product.cfm/ObjectID/5C6811EB-C2B2-414C-B126D98C0F53...) which was tremendously helpful in understanding the legal obligations of starting a non-profit. I bought a couple other books from amazon, but none of them were nearly as helpful as this one. --- This post has been unlinked. Read about Community Best Practices here. Message Edited by ChristineL on 02-01-2010 11:22 AM
kristynoble | Window Shopper | 2/10/2010 - 1:15 am
Before you make a decision, you may want to look into the requirements for maintaining a non-profit as well as getting the 501c status. Nonprofits are a lot of fun and have great perks, but the grant market for funding is extremely competitive, taxes (Form 990 and such) are complicated and finding long-term volunteer staff is difficult. Just something to think about... best of luck!
BizResearcher | Window Shopper | 11/18/2009 - 11:00 am
To help you make a decision, you might want to check the IRS requirements to become a non-profit found at www.irs.gov/charities/index.html Not all businesses can qualify for non-profit status and the process can be time-consuming and expensive. Therefore, you might want to initially start as an LLC while you look into obtaining non-profit status. If you decide to pursue it, you can then re-register your business entity type.
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Newbie looking for advice on eKit
I've wanted to play drums for about a year, but I've never had the space or the ability to play an acoustic kit because of the noise, so now I've decided I want an electronic kit. I played on a Roland HD-1 recently and decided that I'm definantly going to play drums, if not acoustic, then electric.
I've been researching and it seems the Roland TD-4KX is a great option for me, and I'm here to ask if any of you guys have any suggestions as to what I should get, if not the TD-4KX.
I listen to death and thrash metal, so double bass is a must as I hope to one day play the music I love.
I want something that will last.
I want something suited for a beginner, but also sophisticated enough to still be a good kit for a semi-advanced player.
If any of you guys have any ideas on good eKits that will suit me your input will be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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I don't have enough experience to comment on owning an eKit, but you're definitely making the right decision going for a quality Roland kit with the mesh heads rather than those naff legacy cheapy kits, with the dragon logo *shudders*.
I'd also advise just going for single pedal at this stage and building up some skill with your right leg before you go on to get a double pedal. But obviously that's up to you and your choice entirely :)
You should go into some local drum shops and try out all of them, and decide on which one is best for the money you have, take your time and don't rush into them. Also, look at the used drum market, like ebay and other online marketplaces, not to mention your local newspaper, you can find some fantastic deals in there, possibly enabling you to afford a bigger used kit than a new one.
Happy buying and drumming :)
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You're definitely on the right path with a Roland. Roland seems to have excellent compatibility between different levels of pads and kits, and the pads from the 4X will probably work well with a higher-end kit later; you could also choose to just upgrade your module next. You might also want to check out Yamaha.
In general, an electronic kit is really one of those "get what you pay for" items. Stay away from the kits you see advertised for under $500 on eBay, item after item. Those end up in garage sales or on Craigslist in no time - and they play like toys, not instruments.
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thanks guys :) appreciate the help
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I commend you on your quest, but at this point I'm not sure I'd lean towards trying to find something used. I've owned the Roland TD-10 kit and basic maintenance can be expensive. Mesh heads are not cheap (you probably wouldn't break one, but when you do, think about $40 each, a little more for the bass drum head). When I broke a pad, I had to take it back to Roland (fortunately I live near LA and Roland is there), but just for them to diagnose a bad trigger and replace it, it cost me $120 when it was all done. So please be prepared for the eventual break down of stuff. You're beating on it with sticks!
I only say this because maintaining an acoustic kit is much cheaper and easier to do than an eKit. I was at the point years ago when I was doing my own repairs on my Roland Octapad after I found out they charge $60 per hour of labor!
However, don't let this deter you! Good luck on your quest!
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I'm a beginner drummer myself and this is my first post on this forum. I received my Yamaha DTX 550K a week ago today. I originally wanted the DTXPress IV Special but it was discontinued, so I moved up to the 550K instead. I'm not sure if I made the best decision but it has a real high-hat stand that is foot-splash capable, 3-zone snare, 3-zone chokable crash and ride cymbols, three single-zone toms, and a large kick pad. I'm just using a cheap single drum pedal right now that was thrown into a package deal. I don't really have much context but I feel I have a nice kit. I'm probably off to a "typical" start but one week in and I can play along with the MP3s on the songs AC/DC Back in Black, Highway to Hell, and Judas Priest Living After Midnight. I'm just learning from tabs I downloaded off the web so far but I'm having fun. I'll probably take a few lessons soon though to make sure I am not developing any bad habits.
Can anyone recommend the best single bass pedal for under $200? The one I am using now does not seem like it is going to last much longer.
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Stick with the best Yammy or Roland in your budget. The mesh heads are quieter acoustically and have better feel. Bo refers to maintenance. I havent had any on mine but for sure Roland products don't come cheap. But they are also the largest manufacturer of drums in the world and so this tells its own story.
I started on a TD6 and moved upto a TD12 recently. I like the compactness of the 12 and so I have no interest in the TD20.
Try them out - fortunately most decent drum stores carry a good range of ekits.
With Roland TD6 and upwards you can purchase and download kits from:
They have a lot of famous drummers' kits and so you could find that your drum hero's kit is included. So that might be a consideration.
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Roddenberry, Imagine Entertainment To Revive 'Questor Tapes'
No idea yet if it would end up with a network or on cable (or anywhere)
More than 35 years after Gene Roddenberry first tried to bring "The Questor Tapes" to television, it may finally happen thanks to his son.
Roddenberry Productions, run by Eugene W. Roddenberry Jr., and Imagine Entertainment are working together to bring "The Questor Tapes" back to life.
Imagine Entertainment is the company run by Brian Grazer and director Ron Howard. It is expected the "Questor" project will be led by Tim Minear, known for his close working relationship with Joss Whedon in projects like "Angel," "Firefly" and "Dollhouse." Roddenberry and Imagine are still looking to wrap up negotiations with Minear to bring him on board.
"My father always felt that 'Questor' was the one that got away," the younger Roddenberry said in a release. "He believed that the show had the potential to be bigger than 'Star Trek.'"
The original project was meant to be a television series about an android with incomplete memory tapes who searches for his creator and his purpose. The android was played by Robert Foxworth, and was the brainchild of both Gene Roddenberry and Star Trek producer Gene L. Coon, the latter who died before the project could get underway.
Although "Questor" was never picked up as a series, the pilot did air as a television movie, and it's said that Data in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" was an homage to that original project.
The younger Roddenberry will develop the project along with his right-hand man Trevor Roth. They will be joined on the Imagine side by president David Nevins and executive vice president of development Robin Gurney.
Roddenberry Productions is the current incarnation of the shingle Gene Roddenberry himself originally founded in 1967 that was responsible for shows such as "Earth: Final Conflict," "Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda," and comic book series like "Days Missing," which will be released as a graphic novel next month.
It's not clear where "Questor" would air as it's too early for details like who would order a pilot and where it might get picked up to be finalized. However, if it doesn't end up on a network, its only other likely home would be cable. The avenues previous posthumous Roddenberry projects like E:FC and "Andromeda" aired -- first-run syndication -- is no longer a true viable option for scripted dramas.
Roddenberry told Airlock Alpha that while the two sides are actively working on putting together a new series, there are still no guarantees it will ever make it to television. However, it would be hard to discount a partnership between two well-respected names having the ability to generate some interest and open a few doors.
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What in the world is this? When using the ladies room at the radio station, Leigh Ann noticed this small object adhered to the door frame in the bathroom, behind the door.