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Another disheartening thread.
Another disheartening thread.Agree. Some much negativity the past several months.
just read through this....wow.
As Jimmy Durante said, "My, what a revoltin' development!"You folks who beat up on the author should be ashamed. What goes into these articles is a function of the management. You can go remonstrate with them, but mind that they have been sending us clear signals for some time now that this is going to be a shoestring operation from now on, like it or not.Like at least one of the other posters, I continue to subscribe because a lot of very interesting and helpful contributions are made on the forums/threads. The only problem is that if the rest of site becomes (has become?) fluff, a lot of the best contributors may disappear. Don't see anymore a lot of very talented and experienced folks posting who used to do so fairly regularly. If this trend continues, the threads will just become a place for trolling, shilling and marketing by poseurs who have some vested interest. It's not unusual, and is all over the internet. For every lousy product that is poorly reviewed, there are often a few reviews that wildly extoll the virtues of the product. If it comes to that, the ultimate sham would be when the editors start to delete the lousy reviews.Probably I will hang in there till the bitter end, feeling that there are enough folks out there with good contributions to make that this site will continue to be worth visiting. We will have to ignore the chaff, and refrain from castigating folks who take the time to put together some reviews for a pittance. If that doesn't work, we can go somewhere else. We all spend too dam much time sitting in front of a monitor anyway.
" was expecting individual field reports. Are those forthcoming?"I'll ask this again. Are these shelters going to be tested in the field? If not, is there a way to have the membership test these and provide perspective according to some specified criteria?
"...everyone is wondering why some tents (Refuge X, for example) weren't included."Perhaps because it was discontinued years ago? I think you meant Skyscape X :)
David - they were all tested in the field on at least one trip per shelter. The conditions during usage didn't make for good photography, so I elected to use posed photos under ideal conditions to show off the shelters. We had a wet Spring and Summer here. I feel like how something works for me in my area is very subjective, and my personal opinion of a shelter does little for making a purchase decision. Reading reviews about how well a softshell performs in the Rockies is useless to me in the same way. You may not agree, and that's fine. If you want to read subjective test data then feel free to submit a proposal and request items for review. It's a pretty simple process as far as that piece goes.
I wasn't expecting long term testing. I was expecting more information than just a rehash of the manufacturer specifications. As I mentioned, setting up all the tents on the lawn and turning the hose (with a pressure nozzle) on them would have elicited some quick results relating to waterproofness and condensation. So would turning loose the dog or kids for a little "strength testing" if a windstorm wasn't available. That's what I've done to test the tents I've bought, which I've done before deciding whether or not to keep the tent. Someone also mentioned diagrams of the actual space inside the tents. For many cottage manufacturers, that info is available on their websites, but for some tents it isn't, and it's important information for those trying to make "buy" decisions. The SOTM report on single-wall tents that has been referenced several times in this thread is a shining example of what we have been conditioned to expect from BPL SOTM reports. I think we all assumed that this one would be similar. If a manufacturer isn't able to supply test models, I believe that should be noted. Not as a backhand to the manufacturer, but to provide a complete listing of the tents that meet the specific criteria, as a service to potential buyers. Chris, I understand that there were problems, especially with the delay in publication. You're not the only one; "Balls" and "Sunshine" were within a few days of completing the Appalachian trail by the time their first AT article, written several months earlier, was published, which removed any "suspense" over whether or not they'd make it. I believe, though, that a perusal of old SOTM reports would be very useful in demonstrating why we were disappointed. .Chris, I just read your above post that evidently was being written at the same time as this one. It actually would have been extremely helpful--and not at all subjective!--if you had described the results of the trips, including the weather conditions. That might be good information for a short follow-up article.
Edited by hikinggranny on 09/19/2012 19:25:05 MDT.
>>> "...everyone is wondering why some tents (Refuge X, for example) weren't included.">>> Perhaps because it was discontinued years ago? I think you meant Skyscape X :)Oops. Absolutely correct. I've owned both, so I got them confused. (I knew there was an "X" in there somewhere) :)
"Another disheartening thread.Agree. Some much negativity the past several months."+1There is such a thing as constructive criticism; then there is the other kind, which is sadly all too much in evidence on this thread. Ponder the former, Chris, and recognize the latter for what it is. You made a good faith effort for little, if any, personal gain and, IMO, you deserve better than a lot of what is floating around on this thread.
I don't think Chris needs the Calvary in this case. He has stated why the report was done the way it was and there is no reason to not believe what he has said. Chris is good. We all know that.Rather than pick a side that does not need picking, why are many of you (and I am focusing on the Mlifers who seem to have Ryan's ear) not asking why BPL does not have sufficient resources for these tests? Why has the directive/parameters for completing a review / SOTM changed? Are you all okay with BPL disappearing into the abyss within 8-12 months?@Chris - it is perfectly understood that geographic and climate conditions are very specific and that testing a tent in Florida will be much different than in the Northern Rockies, but please don't misunderstand what I am asking. I would like to see, at minimum, a review of the features of the shelter, pros and cons of use, comparison between the shelters (because you used them all), etc. I am not expecting a backpackgeartest.org approach that tests over several months.
Edited by FamilyGuy on 09/19/2012 20:39:49 MDT.
"So Chris, yes we do expect more thorough reviews , the frustration expressed above is towards BPL not you."+1 And thanks again for the PMs this morning.
"Another disheartening thread.Agree. Some much negativity the past several months."+2There is such a thing as constructive criticism; then there is the other kind, which is sadly all too much in evidence on this thread. Ponder the former, Chris, and recognize the latter for what it is. You made a good faith effort for little, if any, personal gain and, IMO, you deserve better than a lot of what is floating around on this thread.I used to love spending time here; this was the most respectful and informative website I'd ever been to. Now it seems that the exact opposite is in fashion. I sure hope it goes away soon. Like my grandmother used to say "if you don't have anything good to say than don't say anything at all".
There seems to be some miss information here or at least a lack of familiarity in regards to the Nemo Meta 1P. Mine is a year old. It weighs exactly 32oz including guylines, no stakes or stuff sack. The included stuff sack weighs a ton. It came with 8 V stakes which weigh 3oz I think. The lack of interior room due to steep walls is mitigated by the side wall guylines which can be staked out to increase the headroom at the ends. I find that tying them off to a stick to elevate them before staking really helps. The interior room is plenty at 5'10". I can lay down and stretch my arms nearly completely out in front of me without touching either end. I sit up with a little care. I would consider something else if i were 6'1" or taller.It's a great shelter and manages condensation well. Unlike most of the cottage brands, who I also support, the Nemo can be found on sale. I got mine for $211.
"Rather than pick a side that does not need picking, why are many of you (and I am focusing on the Mlifers who seem to have Ryan's ear) not asking why BPL does not have sufficient resources for these tests? Why has the directive/parameters for completing a review / SOTM changed? Are you all okay with BPL disappearing into the abyss within 8-12 months?"BPL is now what it is. We cannot change that or its future. That is up to the owner. We cannot brow-beat anyone into changing. RJ is fully aware of the concerns. I have posted enough on the subject myself. The future is out of our hands. The future of BPL is what RJ wants it to be. He is fully aware of the mood of the (paid/not paid) membership.So most of us can go on enjoying the great conversation of the forums, keeping a positive outlook in our mind's eye. A positive attitude in the forums will probably keep a lot the wonderful people here. Moaning and complaining could drive them away. We may be our own worst enemy.Should the editorial content improve and other benefits materialize, then all the better.To be honest, there is so much good content presented by members in the forums that many articles pale in comparison. Do we really need a STOM? Just ask a question about any specific piece of gear and plenty of people will chime in with valuable real-world experience and advice. I cannot remember one piece of gear in a STOM report that had not been discussed in detail beforehand. I find that much more valuable most of the time. Although I do miss the Roger & Will collaboration pieces.Peace
I have to agree. I'm tired of b*tching, moaning, complaining, whining, arguing here on the forums. I should be as I've done most of it. The one who most of the complaints are directed to won't read them, so why bother. We can remember the past as fondly as we want. But it is the past. It has been made. The future on the other hand...I'll try if you will.
The feedback here confirmed some of my suspicions before we published this article, and led me to believe that it deserved a title change. It certainly is not a State of the Market Report by prior BPL standards, but does still provide a nice overview of available products. I felt that "Round-Up" more accurately describes the content. This was an editorial error that should have been noticed and corrected before publication. Sorry for the inconvenience! -Daniel
Good to see you back Daniel. Good call.
Many in this thread have stated that BPL ain't what it used to be. For a newcomer, what did it used to be? What's changed (not asking why or who necessarily)? Just curious....
"BPL is now what it is. We cannot change that or its future. That is up to the owner. We cannot brow-beat anyone into changing. RJ is fully aware of the concerns. I have posted enough on the subject myself. The future is out of our hands. The future of BPL is what RJ wants it to be. He is fully aware of the mood of the (paid/not paid) membership."Perhaps not being an MLifer I am not privy to these discussions on a sub forum, but what you have written sounds incredibly defeatist. My hands are not tied in any way and I can speak through my membership by not renewing.II agree that the forums are great. But if memberships are not renewed and new memberships are not generated based on lack of editorial content, where will the funds come from to support the bandwidth to even keep the forums alive? The Mlifers already helped with the leveraged buy back for Ryan. No more funds to come from those sources. It is only the general ongoing regular Membership and new Members that will keep the cash flow coming. Without content and free forums, we are witnessing a slow death of BPL and it makes me a little sad.
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Syrian Salad
Yields 6 servings as a side dish
For the Salad
¾ cup cherry tomatoes, washed and halved
¾ cup English cucumber, seeded and diced
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
6 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
½ cup pita chips
1/3 cup feta, crumbled
¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
For the Vinaigrette
1 tsp. minced garlic
¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ tsp. ground cumin
¼ tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1. To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl whisk together the garlic, lemon juice, rice wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, cumin, salt and pepper. Set aside until ready to use.
2. For the salad, toss together the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint, Romaine, feta, and olives together with the vinaigrette.
3. Divide the salad among 6 salad plates, garnish each salad with the pita chips. Serve immediately
Tuscan Bread Salad
Yields 6 servings
6 cups, day old French bread, cut into 1" pieces
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup diced blanched asparagus
1 tsp. minced garlic
½ tsp. Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp. Champagne vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. fresh ground black pepper.
1. For the vinaigrette, whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl, set aside until ready to use.
2. For the salad, toss together the bread, red and yellow bell pepper, red onion and asparagus with the vinaigrette. Either serve immediately or allow the salad to sit and absorb the flavors for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Strawberry and Spinach Salad with a Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette
Yield 4 servings
For the Salad
½ lb. baby spinach
2oz. crumbled goat cheese
1 cup strawberries, washed, hulled and thinly sliced
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
½ cup raisin bread, diced
1 Tbsp. canola oil
2 Tbsp. dark chocolate balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. honey
1. Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add canola oil and diced raisin bread. Cook over medium to low heat for about 10 minutes, tossing frequently, until bread begins to turn golden in color. Remove bread from pan and allow to drain on a paper towel lined plate.
2. To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl whisk together all ingredients, set aside until ready to use.
3. For the salad. Toss together the spinach, goat cheese, strawberries, and almonds in a large bowl. Divide mixture among 4 plates, garnish with the raisin bread croutons and vinaigrette. Serve immediately
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I was there with the Pastafarian team, spreading the noodly Gospel. At one point, the FSM actually sustained an injury. We were racing against a kitchen table (I kid you not), they were ahead of us throwing at our team meat loaf and mashed potatoes (a dinner heretically lacking in pasta), and a sharp knife that was glued to the table came loose, bounced on the pavement, and impaled His Noodly Appendage. You can see it in the photo here:
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Who doesn't get revved up for a girls' night out? There's so much to get excited about: the thrill of getting ready together, the fun of swapping dresses and beauty tricks, and, of course, the excitement of knowing that anything can happen! But, despite the champagne/tequila shots/vodka sodas imbibed pre-game, what's ultimately going to make this night one you remember-or at least want to? Your hot-ticket ensemble, of course! In addition to the fact that said outfit will most likely be plastered on Facebook/Twitter/your BFF's blog the next morning, how you dress and feel will always set the tone for the evening's impending adventures. That means your look should be stylish, fun, and amenable to dancing the night away!
That being said, when we saw Isabel Marant's F/W 10 collection, we knew it was precisely the look we wanted to channel when we're painting the town red. Marant eschewed her signature boots-and-minis ensembles this season, and helped set one of fall's biggest trends-the reinvention of fifties chic-instead. Models clad in skinny cropped pants, leather and denim jackets, and bow-bedecked pumps strutted down the runway with tough-girl panache, looking like cutting-edge versions of Olivia Newton-John's leather-clad Sandy in Grease. In other words, the perfect hot-meets-chic style to emulate for your next sisterly soiree.
While we direly covet every last pair of sequined pants and cuffed jeans Marant rolled out this season (not to mention her lust-worthy leathers), it is possible to emulate this aesthetic on a very limited budget. We're so sure of this fact that we put together this story to prove it! Read on for the best high-street finds, all of which are Under $150, that are sure to help you create an endless array of festive ensembles in which to live it up!, shut it down!, and p-p-p-party everyday!
Madewell The Canyon Messenger Bag ($128)
A hands-free bag is a GNO essential; after all, you'll need both paws free so you can imbibe your beverage of choice and Twitpic the night's best moments simultaneously. Luckily, we discovered a cute across-body offering from the always-beloved Madewell. The hot-red hue is right on trend with fall's call for candy apple leather and we love the silver chain and exposed zipper detailing (keep your ID right there at the ready!) that give this bag a bit of edge. Pair it with your denim and leather à la Marant or use it to inject an all-black ensemble with a pop of color!
Giles & Brother Sterling Silver Wing Earrings ($65)
Perhaps it's not the most obvious source of sartorial inspiration, but Hells Angels-inspired pieces-such as sleeveless, roughed-up denim jackets-have slowly been gunning onto the fashion scene. Accordingly, we were stoked when we found these kitschy winged earrings that allude to the infamous biker emblem while still retaining a sexy, back-of-the-Vespa sort of charm. Use them to add edge to a one-shoulder LBD or pair them with a button-up blouse, cropped jeans, and sparkly pumps for an outfit that will take you from the water-cooler to after-work drinks in fashion-forward style.
Nasty Gal Cirrus Draped Cirrus Dress ($52)
While we love Marant's cigarette-pant clad mavens, sometimes a soiree just signals for a sexy dress! We swooned for the Helmut Lang-like galactic print of Nasty Gal's version, while the shoulder-baring bodice is perfect for showing just the right amount of skin. Pair it with your peep-toe lace-up booties and a structured clutch, or snag the same dress in black and wear it with leopard wedges for an equally directional look.
MAC Haute and Naughty Lash Mascara ($18)
While we're sure you're already the mistress of the come-hither stare, isn't getting a little help from your friends what a GNO is all about? That's why we were thrilled when we discovered MAC's newest release, their seriously amazing two-in-one mascara. When you open it from the hot pink side, the wand goes through a dual-wiper, giving you a more natural look that's perfect for day-or ideal for a strong-lipped visage. However, if you have an eye for drama-or just go batty for a lashtastic look-apply it from the glittery purple side for double-coated lashes that are guaranteed to win you more than a wink and a smile.
H&M Leather Skirt ($99)
While the fall runways were awash with leather-thank you Philo, Decarnin, and Lagerfeld-assuring us that this material is still superhot-to-trot, we've always been fans of its after-hours appeal. And how could we not be? Leather is undisputedly sexy and gives every outfit a healthy dose of sophistication, particularly when the item in question is a knee-length pencil skirt. Pair with another pseudo-prim piece, like a diaphanous blouse, or simply opt for the sleekness of a colorless palette with a plain white racerback tank. Either way, we guarantee your chic silhouette will incur endless amounts of (positive) attention!
Forever 21 Gland Glitterati Heels ($22.80)
Whether it's in your kitchen or on the dance floor, a good GNO requires that you must always be prepared to bust a move. So when we spotted these sparkly stunners from Forever 21 we knew they were perfect for highlighting your twinkle toes and infusing any outfit with that much-needed verve. They lend themselves to a myriad of style situations when paired with such staples as rolled silk trousers, ripped skinnies, and pleated skirts, but they will also look acutely fashion-forward with your emerging fall essential: crimson leather pants.
BDG Twill Grazer Cigarette Pants ($49)
While black skinny jeans are always a fail-safe option, a girls' night out is the perfect time to try an eye-catching twist on this wardrobe staple! Accordingly, we selected these bold red cigarette pants. The cropped length is exactly on trend with fall's fifties vibe, plus the vivid color imbues your outfit with an added dose of fun. Wear them with a sparkly top and pointy-toe heels for a Marant-inspired night-out look.
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We know how it goes after a serious stint on the dance floor: you catch a glimpse of your face in the behind-the-bar mirror and suddenly you see raccoon eyes! While a little smudge may be fine, looking like you slept in your makeup before you even catch a cab home is decidedly un-chic. Luckily, mark's new eye pencil is the kind of friend that won't ditch you before the night is over. The liner, which comes in eight amazing colors including Solid Gold and Ultra Violet, is actually waterproof and goes on super smoothly, helping you effortlessly achieve that perfect Marant-inspired cat-eye beauty look. An eye pencil that will never stray? Now that's the kind of wingwoman we love to have by our side!
J. Crew Denim Vest ($88)
A denim vest is an unusual choice for a girls' night out, yet we find that to be part of its allure! Pair this gilet-meets-sleeveless jean jacket with some sparkly, cropped pants to make those bad boys swoon or use it to toughen up and personalize an LBD when giving out the wrong number. Another plus? If you happen to find yourself crashing at your gf's and in need of some morning-after grub, you can pair it with her favorite jeans for an equally cutting-edge denim-on-denim look.-Liza Kaplan


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I have been involved in document capture for 26 years - since well before it was even called "capture." I am often asked about how I came to found Datacap. So taking advantage of my impending exit from the stage (read on for more!), I thought I would share some background on the founding of Datacap as the first true document capture software company.
The microprocessor revolution was in full swing in the mid-1980s when I joined a hospital information systems startup. We concentrated on data collection in operating rooms using what was then cutting edge: IBM PCs networked directly together with TCP/IP. We got sterilized computers into the operating rooms... but we struggled to get nurses to use them.
Turns out that not only was the nursing staff more comfortable working with pen and paper (usually on a clipboard), but they resented having to literally turn their backs on the patient - particularly when they were being asked to enter what was essentially inventory data for billing purposes (the materials and instruments being used during the course of the operation). We also had a back up system in case the PCs or the network didn't work (which was often). It used... paper.
It was in this context that I was struck down with a very nasty virus: chicken pox. You may think of chicken pox as a childhood disease with some discomfort - or even as a great opportunity to play hooky from school - but adult chicken pox, as I quickly learned, is an entirely different beast. I ran a high fever, and for several days I literally could not raise my head off the pillow.
At times I became delirious. And it was in a delirium that Datacap was born. I had visions of paper forms filled in by nurses in the OR dancing around... but, more interestingly, of the data on the pages coming unstuck from the paper and floating off. I saw individual characters very clearly and how they could be segmented to be understood by the computer as data.
Once the fever had burned itself out, I got back to work. One day not long after, a guy I had brought in to help us with some of our tougher user interface challenges showed off an early document scanner. He was building a driver to run the scanner from a Mac for another client of his. It seemed an amazing piece of equipment... and it struck me right there that if we could scan the nurses' sheets, then we could segment the characters and turn paper into data!
Once the wheels started spinning, there was no turning back. Along with Noel Kropf, the guy with the scanner, we founded Datacap and we set to work building our first product, Paper Keyboard, releasing it in 1989. It all seems so inevitable now, but at the time there were nothing but hurdles to overcome: porting to Windows 3.0, adding machine-print OCR, tying multiple machines together to distribute the work, etc., etc.. It kept a growing team of developers busy for the next two and a half decades.
And, of course, we faced increasing competition as the "forms processing" business became a recognized speciality in the quickly gowing document imaging industry. Some vendors edged into scanning and data entry automation from related areas like manual data entry (Textware, later Captiva), while some started the long transition from hardware to software (Kofax).
Eventually, Datacap became part of IBM in 2010, giving us the opportunity to put down a global footprint. What started off literally as a "vision" in a fever, has become a global reality, used by customers worldwide to ingest millions of pages each day. In some ways, for me, that fever never passed. It has energized me for years – and I like to think I have "infected" a few others. If so, then maybe my job is done. I can let a new generation of visionaries take what we have done with IBM Datacap to a new level. That's part of the reason why I decided to step aside from my current role into retirement at the end of this month, not long after I push the "Publish" button on this blog.
I still have a vision for the future of document capture, one that is increasingly mobile and distributed, and one that will make the steady transition from "on-premise" to SaaS for many customers. But I'm sharing it with you now so that you can help make it a reality while I spend some more time on my bike and doing the many things that I haven't had the opportunity to do since I first caught the Datacap bug!
Whatever I've done, I'd like to thank the hundreds, and probably thousands of individuals that have made the document capture space a thriving business arena. Whether you were with Datacap, with IBM, with one of our many partners, or even with a competitor (ha, I know you are reading this!), without all of you, we would not have such a vibrant and successful capture community!
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If you attended Comic-Con in San Diego last weekend you may have joined the mob that surrounded a booth set up by Warner Bros. during the four-day event. Even Kevin Williamson, the writer/creator/producer responsible for the "Scream" movies and the hit TV shows "Vampire Diaries" and "Dawson's Creek" got in on the action. As part of the weekend-long extravaganza, WB came up with a brilliant way to create buzz for their booth and enable attendees to share with people outside the event.
The WB marketing team designed 32 awesome custom Tags that represented either a television program produced by Warner Bros. Television or a comic from its sister company DC Comics. When a WB Tag was scanned fans were lead to a badge for the program that could be shared on Facebook. Comic book enthusiasts that scanned Tags enjoyed a sneak peek into not-yet-released issues of their favorite comic. In addition to Tag's presence at the booth, the team at WB slipped into the crowd with scannable T-shirts embellished Comic-Con badges.
The result of the implementation was a swell of online buzz about the booth thanks to the Facebook badges and a nice bump in website traffic as well. When the Tag team picked up on all the excitement taking place at the event, we reached out to Lisa Gregorian, the CMO for the Warner Bros. Television Group, to ask a couple questions. Here's her take on the event:
How did Tag get on your radar?
"We planned on having a booth with a color form design and looked into some different options. We considered QR, but we realized that Tag would allow for the design to be much more visually interesting. It allowed for color insignias that were easily recognizable. People were immediately able to identify Tags for Superman, Wonder Woman, etc."
How did people respond to Tag? Did they know what they were right away?
"People loved them! Not everyone knew what they were right away, but we had easy-to-read forms telling people what the Tags were. So much traffic was being directed to our site from the badges that were being shared via Facebook that we created new badges for people who couldn't attend Comic-Con that said things like: 'I Wish I Was At Comic-Con.' "
Do you plan on using Tag again in the future?
"Yes! We are looking at ways to build on the success we had and make an even better experience next time."
We're looking forward to see what the innovative team at the WB has in store for Tag next time. One thing is for sure, whatever it is, you're going to want to be there!
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A reorganization plan transmitted by the President under section 903 of this title—
(1) may, subject to section 905, change, in such cases as the President considers necessary, the name of an agency affected by a reorganization and the title of its head, and shall designate the name of an agency resulting from a reorganization and the title of its head;
(2) may provide for the appointment and pay of the head and one or more officers of any agency (including an agency resulting from a consolidation or other type of reorganization) if the President finds, and in his message transmitting the plan declares, that by reason of a reorganization made by the plan the provisions are necessary;
(3) shall provide for the transfer or other disposition of the records, property, and personnel affected by a reorganization;
(4) shall provide for the transfer of such unexpended balances of appropriations, and of other funds, available for use in connection with a function or agency affected by a reorganization, as the President considers necessary by reason of the reorganization for use in connection with the functions affected by the reorganization, or for the use of the agency which shall have the functions after the reorganization plan is effective; and
A reorganization plan transmitted by the President containing provisions authorized by paragraph (2) of this section may provide that the head of an agency be an individual or a commission or board with more than one member. In the case of an appointment of the head of such an agency, the term of office may not be fixed at more than four years, the pay may not be at a rate in excess of that found by the President to be applicable to comparable officers in the executive branch, and if the appointment is not to a position in the competitive service, it shall be by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Any reorganization plan transmitted by the President containing provisions required by paragraph (4) of this section shall provide for the transfer of unexpended balances only if such balances are used for the purposes for which the appropriation was originally made.
Source(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 395; Pub. L. 92–179, § 3,Dec. 10, 1971, 85 Stat. 575; Pub. L. 95–17, § 2,Apr. 6, 1977, 91 Stat. 31; Pub. L. 98–614, § 5(b),Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3194.)
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|June 20, 1949, ch. 226, § 4, 63 Stat. 204.
In paragraph (1), the words "may change" are substituted for "shall change" in view of the discretionary grant of authority reflected by the words "in such cases as the President considers necessary".
In paragraph (2), the words "competitive service" are substituted for "classified civil service" to conform to the definition in section 2102.
Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.
1984—Par. (1). Pub. L. 98–614inserted ", subject to section 905,".
1977—Pub. L. 95–17struck out in provisions following par. (5) exception that, in the case of an officer of the government of the District of Columbia, the appointment of the head of an agency may be by the Commissioner or other body of that government designated in the plan.
1971—Pub. L. 92–179revised the form of the provisions covering the elements which a reorganization plan contains by moving provisions formerly set out in par. (2) to a position following par. (5).
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stocks finished mostly lower on Monday, with the S&P 500 Index ending a five-session winning streak, as lawmakers readied to debate the so-called fiscal cliff.
"It's like coming back to earth in terms of reality sinking back in. We started this with a lot of good feelings and nice words, but coming to a real deal is a lot harder," said Bill Stone, chief investment strategist at PNC Asset Management Group, of White House and congressional efforts to reach a budget deal.
Avoiding the fiscal cliff
Leaders return to Washington with only one point settled: that they've all pledged to try to reach an agreement on averting the fiscal cliff.
"We wouldn't be surprised if we don't get a deal until next year, though no doubt they are going to try. But they are further away than the early good rhetoric would have made you feel," Stone added. See related items in Political Watch.
Stock indexes came off session lows, with the Nasdaq Composite Index COMP, -0.87% turning positive, after Bloomberg News reported the European Central Bank was receptive to the idea of giving up its profits on Greek debt.
The reported move is "a likely step closer to getting a deal amongst the troika on Greece," wrote Peter Boockvar, an equity strategist at Miller Tabak, in emailed comments.
After a 109-point drop, the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -0.29% fell 42.31 points, or 0.3%, to end at 12,967.37, with 23 of its 30 components in retreat.
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UnitedHealth Group Inc. UNH, +1.21% fell 0.7% after the insurer and Dow component projected 2013 profit lower than Wall Street estimates. Read more about UnitedHealth's outlook.
The S&P 500 SPX, -0.68% declined 2.86 points, or 0.2%, at 1,406.29, with telecom and energy declining the most among its 10 major industry groups and utilities and technology faring best. See: Monday's biggest movers: Research In Motion, Amazon, Target trending.
Bucking the negative trend, the Nasdaq gained 9.93 points, or 0.3%, to 2,976.78, with shares of social-networking firm Facebook Inc. FB, -0.15% rallying 8.1%. Shares of iPhone and iPad maker Apple Inc. AAPL, +0.17% rose 3.2%.
On the New York Stock Exchange, 633 million shares traded Monday. Composite volume exceeded 2.9 billion.
Oil prices declined along with equities, with crude futures for January delivery US:CLF3 down 54 cents at $87.74 a barrel.
Treasury prices gained with the yield on the benchmark 10-year note US:10_YEAR used in figuring the rates on mortgages and other consumer loans, falling to 1.66%. Read: Treasurys rise on Greece, fiscal-cliff concerns.
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Congress is back in session this week after the Thanksgiving break, with lawmakers looking to reach an agreement to avert more than $600 billion in automatic tax hikes and across-the-board spending cuts that would kick in next year.


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AnytimeCostumes.com is a year-round source for everything costumes. They offer Adult, Child and Plus-Size Costumes as well as Costume Accessories, Masks and Wigs. Anytime Costumes is family owned and operated company that started in 1975 as a retail party and costume store. As business grew Anytime Costumes expanded to the internet 1999. Today, they have an inventory of over 5000 products and are constantly adding new things.
Since every other word of out Princess P's mouth these days is "Puppy" I knew she had to have the Deluxe Precious Puppy costume. When it arrived I think I was more anxious than she was to open it and get it on. The Deluxe Precious Puppy costume comes with a lined, zippered jumpsuit that has leg snaps for easy diaper changes, booties with skid resistant paw prints and a puppy dog hood with big floppy ears. Not only is this costume absolutely adorable but it is WARM too. Halloween night in this area can be very, very cold and no one wants to wear a coat over their costume so this makes a wonderful alternative. The costume is a perfect fit and she looks so cute in it! The only problem is she will not keep the puppy dog hood on for very long but I guess that is to be expected with a 16 month old. I have a feeling that this will not only be a Halloween costume but a dress up costume for months to come. Now all we have to work on is getting her to say saying "trick-or-treat".
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Inequality isn't always bad! In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby introduce you to mathematical inequalities. You'll find out what an inequality shows and the different symbols used to express them — as well as the symbols used when a number might express an equivalency. You'll also find out how to remember these symbols, and the words that tell you what kind of relationship you're dealing with. Finally, you'll learn how to write an inequality that has both a maximum and a minimum limit!
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Bundestag Debates 2013 Federal Budget
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble makes the rounds between... News PhotoBerlin,Budget,Bundestag,Business,Conflict,Corporate Business,Debate,Eurozone Debt Crisis,Finance,Finance Minister,Former,Full Length,Germany,Government,Political Party,Politics,Variation,Vertical,Wolfgang SchäublePhotographer Sean GallupCollection: Getty Images News 2012 Getty ImagesBERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 21: German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble makes the rounds between the various political party factions at the Bundestag prior to continued debates over the 2013 federal budget on November 21, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Bundestag members are debating the budget over four days this week. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)


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In 2016, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate 55 years of rolling out the red carpet to our neighbors from the north. The 55th Annual Canadian American Days is scheduled for March 12 through March 20, 2016. In commemoration of this milestone anniversary, a number of fun activities and events will be on tap to celebrate our wonderful Canadian and snowbird visitors. The Can-Am Days truly showcases Southern hospitality at its finest! Stay tuned for all the exciting details, and make your plans now to come and celebrate with us in 2016!
Saturday, March 12, 2016 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
28th Annual North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival
The 28th Annual North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival will be held on Main Street, Saturday, March 12, 2016. This one-day, rain or shine event brings approximately 30,000 to celebrate being Irish and welcome the coming of spring. A parade begins the day at 9:00 a.m., followed by two stages of live music and a children's area with rides and amusements from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm.


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People with psoriasis have an increased risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. The study's lead researcher, Dr. Joel Gelfand, a dermatologist at the University of Pennsylvania and former member of the National Psoriasis Foundation Medical Board, says psoriasis patients are at higher risk even if they don't have traditional diabetes risk factors, such as obesity.
The study, published online in the Archives of Dermatology, compared data on 108,000 psoriasis patients with that of 430,000 people without psoriasis. It found that those with severe psoriasis were 46 percent more likely to have type 2 diabetes and should be screened for the condition. Mild psoriasis resulted in an 11 percent increase in diabetes.
Whole-body inflammation is present in both psoriasis and diabetes, which may explain the link between the two diseases, researchers noted in a press release. They added that inflammation can result in insulin resistance, which is a cause of type 2 diabetes.
Know the warning signs of type 2 diabetes and get screened National Psoriasis Foundation encourages people with psoriasis to be screened by their doctor for type 2 diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), symptoms of type 2 diabetes include:
ADA also notes that people with type 2 diabetes often have no symptoms. Therefore, it's important for psoriasis patients to work closely with their doctors to reduce their diabetes risk, such as by eating a healthy diet, getting consistent exercise and having regular screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.
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GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - The numbers are all adding up for Mimi Wiencke. At age 24, she's the number one ranked female snowboard racer in the country. And, she is considered the front runner to qualify in the parallel slalom events at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi.
"I don't think it's sunk in yet. I mean this is something I've worked for since I can remember," Wiencke said. "I do remember seeing the first snowboarding in the Olympics when I was 8 or 9 and I knew that's exactly what I wanted to do right away."
A full-time athlete, everything Mimi does is intended to get her one step closer to her goal. Born and raised in White Bear Lake, she spends summers training in Minnesota. And credits her upbringing here to her appreciation for winter sports.
"It's definitely prepared me for the cold weather and all the hours waiting for a race to start," Wiencke said
Behind every successful athlete is a source of support, both emotional and financial. For Mimi, her parents filled that role and then some.
"They've been completely supportive from the start, my mom especially." Wiencke said. "She's pretty much given up everything to support me. We took out a loan on the first house in White Bear Lake where I grew up to pay for snowboarding and eventually, that led to us having to sell the house and move to something more affordable just to pay for what I do."
The cost of paying for training, equipment, injuries and travel has taken its toll on the family. But they wouldn't have it any other way.
"I, as a parent, am very proud of her, said Wiencke's mother, Carol Robertshaw. "I snowboard, as does her father and we've competed as well. So we knew the risks and we knew that she would not take "no" for an answer."
It's that competitive spirit that's driving this young athlete towards the Road to Sochi.
"It takes a lifetime to build the focus. I don't think I would have been ready until this year," Wiencke said.


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The Efficacy of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
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Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a new method to reduce intraocular pressure in eyes with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. SLT may also be effective for cases with previously failed ALT procedures. We will study the efficacy and safety of the SLT procedure.
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Ocular Hypertension
Pseudo-Exfoliative Glaucoma
Pigment Dispersion Glaucoma
Procedure: Selective laser trabeculoplasty
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|Observational Model: Defined Population
Time Perspective: Longitudinal
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|Clinical Results of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty in Treatment of Open Angle Glaucoma
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|May 2006
Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) has been shown to be a safe, well tolerated, and effective intraocular pressure reduction therapy for several forms of open-angle glaucoma. SLT produces significantly less disturbance to the trabecular meshwork and is theoretically more repeatable than the ALT procedure. This retrospective research will begin with cases treated in 2001. It will evaluate whether SLT is effective for patients who have had prior treatment with ALT and it will determine whether the IOP lowering effect is sustainable over time. It will also assess the efficacy of repeated SLT procedures.
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with primary open angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension, pseudo exfoliative glaucoma, pigment dispersion glaucoma
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of prior invasive glaucoma surgery
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00347893
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|Principal Investigator: Andew G. Iwach, M.D.
|Sub-Investigator: Jing Ming Shi, M.D.
|Sub-Investigator: Terri Pickering, M.D.
|Principal Investigator:
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|Glaucoma Research & Education Group
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|June 30, 2006
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Keywords provided by Glaucoma Research & Education Group:
Primary open angle glaucoma
Ocular hypertension
Pseudo-exfoliative glaucoma
Pigment Dispersion glaucoma
selective laser trabeculoplasty
intraocular pressure
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Glaucoma, Open-Angle
Ocular Hypertension
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mikezpen wrote:The Os may already have their DH down in the minors in Henry Urrutia. Looks like he's finally starting to play.I'd wait a month-6 weeks and see how he's doing before making any trades.
This guy has had a very nice start and hit his first home run last night. Man would it be nice if he lives up to the hype and we can put him at DH later this year.


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Play Suspended At Reunion Intercollegiate During First Round
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The UNCG men's golf team played anywhere between 10-14 holes Monday before play was suspended at the Reunion Intercollegiate due to torrential and flooding rains at the Reunion Golf Country Club in Mississippi. The event has been shortened to only 36 holes as the teams will conclude round one Tuesday with an 8 a.m. (CT) shotgun start before immediately playing round two. All scores recorded Monday are unofficial scores until the round is completed.
The 52nd-ranked Spartans were unofficially tied for fourth place when play was halted, just four shots off the lead held by both Austin Peay and Southern Mississippi.
Freshman Carter Jenkins (Raleigh, N.C./Leesville Road) was the Spartans' lowest score when play was halted, sitting in fourth place with a 1-under par through 14 holes while sophomore Taylor Coalson (Dobson, N.C./North Surry) was just one shot behind in eighth place with an even-par score after 10 holes.
The individual leader when play was stopped is Brett Patterson of Middle Tennessee who is 3-under par after 12 holes. Live scoring will be available Tuesday for both the conclusion of round one and round two via www.golfstatresults.com.


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(Bylaws, Article 14.63)
Membership of GEC
Two faculty representatives from the Undergraduate Coordinating Council (UCC) chosen by the faculty of the Undergraduate Coordinating Council;
One faculty representative shall be appointed by the curriculum committee of each undergraduate degree-granting college except the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences;
Three faculty representatives shall be appointed by the curriculum committee of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, including one from the humanities, one from the social sciences, and one from the other sciences. ;
Three student members shall be selected by the General Education Committee from nominees submitted by the student advisory committees of the undergraduate degree-granting colleges. No more than one student shall be appointed from any college. Students members shall serve one-year renewable terms beginning in the fall semester;
The vice provost for undergraduate education and the coordinator for assessment services shall serve as ex officio, nonvoting members.
The chair shall be elected by the voting members of the General Education Committee and shall serve a one-year renewable term beginning in the fall semester.
Faculty appointed by the curriculum committee shall serve three-year staggered terms, renewable, beginning in the fall semester.
The General Education Committee shall have the responsibilities to:
- Monitor and evaluate the university general education program;
- Recommend policies and procedures which will provide continuing evidence which can be used to evaluate both the program as a whole and individual components of that program;
- Make suggestions to colleges and departments regarding improvements that can be made in the general education curricula;
- Recommend additions, modifications, and deletions of courses which are a part of the general education curriculum;
- Make recommendations regarding the improvement, including the redesign, of the general education program and of individual components of that program;
- Perform such other duties as the UCC may prescribe. Recommendations regarding policy changes shall be forwarded, together with a written statement of the rationale for such changes, to the UCC for further action.
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Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapeutics
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The following admission requirements are for all programs in the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapeutics. For specific admission questions, please contact the department at 314.977.8526.
Transfer applicants are encouraged to meet with the Department for evaluation of their transcript. All transfer applicants must complete a job shadow as part of the application process. This can be arranged by the program's clinical coordinator during the initial meeting.
All applicants must meet the professional performance and technical standards required by the profession. Students must also, successfully, complete a drug screen and criminal background check prior to the start of the preprofessional (senior) year.
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12 U.S. Code § 2073 - General corporate powers
Each production credit association shall be a body corporate and, subject to supervision by the Farm Credit Bank for the district and regulation by the Farm Credit Administration, shall have the power to—
(5) acquire, hold, dispose, and otherwise exercise all of the usual incidents of ownership of real and personal property necessary or convenient to the business of the association;
(6) operate under the direction of the board of directors of the association in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;
(8) purchase stock of the bank held by other production credit associations and stock of other production credit associations;
(10) invest funds of the association as may be approved by the Farm Credit Bank under regulations of the Farm Credit Administration and deposit the current funds and securities of such with the Farm Credit Bank, a member bank of the Federal Reserve System, or any bank insured under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and may pay fees therefor and receive interest thereon as may be agreed;
(11) buy and sell obligations of or insured by the United States or of any agency thereof or of any banks of the Farm Credit System and buy from and sell to such banks, interests in loans and in other financial assistance extended and nonvoting stock, as may be authorized by the Farm Credit Bank in accordance with regulations of the Farm Credit Administration;
(12) borrow money from the Farm Credit Bank, and with the approval of such bank, borrow from and issue notes or other obligations to any commercial bank or other financial institution;
(13) make and participate in loans, accept advance payments, and provide services and other assistance as authorized in this part and charge fees therefor, and when authorized by the bank participate with one or more other Farm Credit System institutions in loans made under this subchapter or other subchapters of this chapter on the basis prescribed in section 2206 of this title;
(15) as may be authorized by the Farm Credit Bank in accordance with regulations of the Farm Credit Administration, agree with other Farm Credit System institutions to share loan or other losses, whether to protect against capital impairment or for any other purpose;
(16) prescribe, by its board of directors, its bylaws that shall be consistent with law, and that shall provide for—
(A) the classes of its stock and the manner in which such stock shall be issued, transferred, and retired; and
(17) provide by its board of directors for a manager or other chief executive officer, and provide for such other officers or employees as may be necessary, including joint employees as provided in this chapter, define their duties, and require surety bonds or make other provisions against losses occasioned by employees, but no director shall, within one year after the date when such director ceases to be a member of the board, serve as a salaried employee of the association on the board of which he served;
(18) elect by the board of directors of the association a loan committee with power to approve applications for membership in the association and loans or participations or, with the approval of the bank, delegate the approval of applications for membership and loans or participations within specified limits to other committees or to authorized officers and employees of the association;
(20) exercise by the board of directors or authorized officers or employees of the association, all such incidental powers as may be necessary or expedient to carry on the business of the association; and
Source(Pub. L. 92–181, title II, § 2.2, as added Pub. L. 100–233, title IV, § 401,Jan. 6, 1988, 101 Stat. 1630; amended Pub. L. 100–399, title IV, § 401(o),Aug. 17, 1988, 102 Stat. 997.)
Prior Provisions
A prior section 2073,Pub. L. 92–181, title II, § 2.2, Dec. 10, 1971, 85 Stat. 592; Pub. L. 96–592, title II, § 202,Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3440; Pub. L. 99–205, title II, § 205(e)(2)–(5), title VI, § 604,Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1704, 1711; Pub. L. 100–233, title VIII, §§ 802(j), 805 (e),Jan. 6, 1988, 101 Stat. 1711, 1715, related to Federal intermediate credit bank stock, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 100–233, § 401.
1988—Par. (16). Pub. L. 100–399, § 401(o)(1), amended par. (16) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (16) read as follows: "prescribe by the board of directors of the association the bylaws not inconsistent with law providing for—
"(A) the classes of association stock and the manner in which the stock shall be issued, transferred, and retired;
"(B) the officers and employees elected or provided for;
"(C) the property acquired, held, and transferred by the association; and
"(D) the general business conducted, and the privileges granted to the association by law exercised and enjoyed;".
Par. (17). Pub. L. 100–399, § 401(o)(2), substituted "provide by its board of directors for" for "elect by the board of directors of the association" and "serve as" for "be elected or designated".
Par. (21). Pub. L. 100–399, § 401(o)(3)–(5), added par. (21).
Effective Date of 1988 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 100–399effective immediately after amendment made by section 401 ofPub. L. 100–233, which was effective 6 months after Jan. 6, 1988, see section 1001(b) ofPub. L. 100–399, set out as a note under section 2002 of this title.
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Bee's Devotion Earrings
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A thin coat of clear wax covers two real roses that dangle down ever so slightly from white pearl-tipped posts. This lovely pair is quite delicate and requires careful handling. From Salet. 1" diameter. Wax-coated fresh flowers, 18k gold plated brass, freshwater pearl. Handmade in Japan.


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Adventure. It's about getting away from your comfort zone and doing something out of the ordinary. The fabulous landscape of the outback and Flinders Ranges is an extraordinary place for adventure.
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Hike along the Heysen Trail from Parachilna. Push yourself to make it to the highest point in the Flinders Ranges, St Mary's Peak.


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Kelly P.PensacolaHairDark BrownCurly HairColor Treated HairFine or Thin HairFantasticLove the cool minty sensation however most important is the results. I have a ton of new hair growth coupled with the fact my hair loss is down to a third of the rate when I brush and wash. I have combined the therapy g shampoo with nioxin scalp treatment. These two products have saved me from going bald due to a bad thyroid and I dye my hair every four weeks yet the therapy g shampoo and nioxin scalp treatmwnt have not caused my color to fade at a faster rate. All ive noticed is my roots grow out faster because my hair is growing again. Isnt that a GOOD thing?!
Im amazed someone here reviewed this product poorly because they have to dye their roots more often...seriously?!...isnt the goal from using this to not go bald and get your hair growth back? If you dont stop that you wont have anything left to dye!
Ive tried many things and ive struggled with thinning hair since I hit my early 30's.
This is the first time since then ive been able to not live in horror that soon I'd be bald.
I highly reccomend buying the therapy g shampoo and conditioner seperate and buy the nioxin scalp treatment. Thats how I acheived results without compromising on great smelling hair. A lot of thinning hair products smell like medicine but this combination is fresh minty and clean. The nioxin scalp treatment is a leave in and has a pleasant smell as well. I also reccoment nexus thickening leave in conditioner for styling.2 out of 2 shoppers thought this review was helpful.
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Pam K.CaliforniaHairGreyFine or Thin HairI Got HairAfter 5 months of use, I now have wispy new hairs added to my thinning hair line. I did not say a thing to my hair dresser and last month she asked, What's up with all these new hairs?" I will continue to use it to see if the new sprouts become a thicker head of hair or not.
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RebeccaWashington StateHairDark BrownNormal HairColor Treated HairFine or Thin HairBad Products...very Disappointed!Results aren't in on helping with shedding but after using this system for a few weeks I have already switched back to Kerastase Age Recharge products. The reason being because I touched up my roots then used the Therapy G system on my next shampoo and the color all but disappeared and I had to touch up again! I have been using the same touch up color for years and it has always lasted until my next professional color so this was a little disturbing and I can only think it happened because of the Therapy G products. I have used Vichy Dercos products for over 6 months and although they did not help with shedding they did not strip my color at all. The only reason I even tried the Therapy G system was because it is supposed to be for chemically treated hair, which mine is and I had thought it would be better for my hair and possibly leave my hair in better condition. Wrong! I used the shampoo, treatment and leave in product (with my favorite conditioner) each shampoo and my hair was actually very dull, lifeless, frizzy and dryer than ever before. For that reason, I would think the sampoo is very drying.The spray on treatment which is done in the shower is very tricky to use because wherever it touched my skin, it burned and left redness behind for at least an hour or more. There are warnings on the label about this. It is pretty impossible to spray it only on the scalp (especially if you have any amount of hair) while in the shower and not have some get on skin around the hair or run down the body while waiting and then while it is being rinsed off. It may help to apply while bending over and keeping the head hanging down until it is rinsed off for the recommended amount of time although doing so may be pretty difficult. In my opinion, this spray would be best used and safest if applied by a hair dresser with the head back over a shampoo sink. The leave in spray thickening product left my hair dull and dirty feeling no matter how little I used. Since these products failed to deliver on protecting color or giving me hair that looked even ok, I would certainly not recommend even 1 of the 3 products in this system.4 out of 6 shoppers thought this review wasn't helpful.
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RachelHairFine or Thin HairSaved My Life, I Mean Hair (it's The Same Isn't It?)My hair was coming out in patches and my friend told me about this. I am sooo happy that I tried it. My hair started filling in after about 5 weeks. It looked good right away. I also use the conditioning treatment and the hairspray. You've gotta love the hairspray - its awesome. My hair color seems to last longer - it still looks good the week before I have it colored again.15 out of 22 shoppers thought this review was helpful.
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Tica Tallent shows a book she wrote, illustrated by Marquin Campbell, to girls visiting the Anderson Arts Center.
Jody and Renea Saylors of Sandy Springs look at art with their children, Bryleigh and Brantley, at the Anderson Arts Center. Art from 500 Anderson County students was on display for Youth Art Month.
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Economic growth remains relatively positive in Utah and across the United States, despite a significant manufacturing weakness.
The growth pace of the nation's economy improved during third quarter, but the 3.1 percent real annualized expansion rate was slightly weaker than expected by budget analysts.
Nevertheless, the third quarter rate was up from the sluggish 1.3 percent second quarter pace, according to the latest Zion's Bank small business index report.
Growth in the current quarter is projected to register at 2.5percent, but financial analysts expect strengthening of the economy in the first half of 2003's first half.
The small business index for Utah dipped to 77.1 in October 2002 versus a revised 77.9 in September, pointed out the report.
Total Utah employment fell by 12,900 jobs during the last 12 months, an improvement over larger declines in recent periods.
The U.S. Federal Reserve is likely to cut its key short-term interest rate at least once before the end of the year, indicated the Utah small business index report.
Weakness in job creation and continued anxiety in financial markets have raised the odds of further interest rate cuts.
The Federal Reserve cut the key short-term interest rate - the federal funds rate - 11 times last year.
In contrast, the Federal Reserve has made no change to date in 2002, pointed out the Utah small business index report.
The federal funds rate is currently at a 41-year low, registering at 1.75 percent.
The Federal Reserve could cut the overnight interest rate on excess funds between banks to 1.50 percent or 1.25 percent before the current year ends, indicated the Utah business index report.
The Utah unemployment rate - the most heavily weighted component of the small business index - was 5.1 percent in October 2002, down from September's 5.3 percent rate.
March's 5.9 percent jobless rate was the highest unemployment level posted statewide since 1987. October's 5.1 percent rate compared to a jobless rate of 4.8 percent during October 2001.
A lower statewide unemployment rate is a negative contributor to the index since it implies decreased access to Utah labor, explained the bank analysts.
Utah's unemployment rate averaged 4.4 percent in 2001.
By comparison, the 3.2 percent average during 2000 was one of the lowest annual rates since the early 1950s.
The jobless numbers compare to average Utah unemployment rates of 3.7 percent during 1999, 3.8 percent in 1998, and 3.1 percent during 1997.
Total employment opportunities at locations throughout Utah declined by 12,900 jobs - down 1.2 percent - during the last 12 months, pointed out the small business index.
The drop compares to the revised 16,000 jobs lost in the prior year-over-year period and the 19,700 year-over-year decline in August.
Year-over-year job losses experienced across Utah in 2002 represent the first declines in 20 years, according to the small business index.
The totals compare to gains averaging 38,300 new jobs annually during the 1994-2000 period.
The nation's unemployment rate was 5.7 percent in October, up slightly from September's 5.6 percent rate.
The U.S. unemployment rate reached an eight-year high of 6.0 percent in April, and could again approach 6.0 percent in coming months.
The U.S. Department of Labor's business survey reported a net loss of 5,000 employment opportunities in the nationwide economy in October.
September's prior estimate of a 43,000 loss was revised to a loss of 13,000 jobs, while August's employment gain was revised 16,000 higher to 123,000 positions in the labor force, continued the small business index report.
Job losses in October and September were the first back-to-back declines registered in the U.S. in six months.
The national economy added a net 193,000 employment opportunities during the last five months, after losing more than 1.5 million jobs in the preceding one-year period.
The goods-producing sector of the U.S. economy decreased by 75,000 employment opportunities in October, including the loss of 49,000 more manufacturing positions.
The nation's manufacturing sector has lost roughly 8 percent of its prior total employment during the past 24 months, continued the Utah small business analysis.
Construction employment was down 27,000 jobs in October after gaining 48,000 jobs in the two prior months.
The broad service-providing sector added 70,000 jobs in October.
The finance, insurance, and real estate industry added 58,000 employment positions in the last two months, primarily to meet record demand for mortgage refinance activity.
The "temporary help" sector lost 56,000 jobs in October, after added 51,000 employment opportunities across the nation in the prior two months, pointed out the small business index report.
Weak job growth or actual employment declines, leading to lesser income creation and weaker retail spending, has a negative impact upon Utah's small businesses.
The Zions Bank small business index for Utah dipped to 77.1 during October 2002 from a revised 77.9 during September 2002.
The index measures conditions from the viewpoint of the Utah small business owner or manager, according to financial consultants.
A lower number is associated with less favorable conditions for Utah's small businesses, explained the report.
The index uses 100.0 for calendar year 1997 as its base year.
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By RICHARD SHAWSun Advocate publisher
At a meeting in the County Events Center last Thursday night, owners of some properties in Balotas Subdivision on the east side of Scofield Reservoir were told they may have a chance to buy the property their cabins and trailers sit on if Congress approves legislation that the Department of Interior is recommending.
For most, they never realized they didn't own it in the first place.
"The fact is that we are not driving the boat here," said Carbon County Commissioner Mike Milovich, who was acting as a spokesman for a committee that was selected to negotiate with the Bureau of Reclamation last year after the agency held a meeting in Price and claimed they owned and had title to a large part of the eastern part of the reservoir where people had been building cabins for over 60 years. "We have been trying to make the best out of a bad situation."
Milovich told the group that the negotiations had really not been going anywhere until Governor Gary Herbert and State Representative Patrick Painter (Dist. 67, which covers the western part of Carbon County) got involved.
"When they joined in the conversation the conversation went from negative to hopeful," said Milovich. "And at the meeting we had with the BOR two weeks ago they proposed a solution that we think is about the best we can get considering how dire things looked a year ago."
The nearly 200 people in the audience listened as Milovich outlined a three part offering from the BOR.
*Option one. The BOR will offer to sell cabin and trailer owners that have structures in place the lots those dwellings now sit upon. Based on law the BOR would have an independent appraiser survey the area that is now their property and assess the lots at fair market value. Then they would offer those lots only to the people who now have structures on them. Milovich said based on estimates and information he has obtained, that some of the smaller lots would probably sell for as low as $7,000 and some of the larger lots as high as $14,000.
*Option two. The BOR would enter into an agreement with each present resident that would allow them to lease the property their structures are on for 10 years at a time. The cost for this would be very low per year, but at the end of 10 years the lease would be reassessed and owners would then be informed if they could continue to lease or would have to vacate the property.
*Option three. Do nothing and let the BOR take the property back. Probably what would happen at that point would be a notice to clear out within 90 days and then the structures on the property would be torn down.
Some in the audience found the options to be fairly Draconian as they protested the fact that they had held the property for so many years and no one had told them it wasn't there. But many of the officials who worked out the deal told the audience that they felt it was a good deal considering what could happen.
"The point is that if the bulk of you are not interested in doing this the BOR will probably pull the offer back and then you will be left to fight it out in court with them," said Milovich. "Personally I have a cabin in the Scofield area but not in Balotas. Neither I nor the county have any skin in this game, but my advice would be to find a way to take the first option."
'Pass on to children'
As the audience asked questions the options were also rounded out in terms of information. Those that bought the property would then get a full fee title to that property, and with it being codified by an act of Congress it would be theres to hold and use for perpetuity.
"You would be able to pass it on to your children or even sell it," said Milovich. "And any structures on the property could be improved or expanded. But part of the deal is that you can't tear down an existing structure and build a new one."
A question arose from the audience about natural disasters or fire destroying structures and Milovich said that he thought some language could be put in the bill to allow people to rebuild under those conditions.
Milovich pointed out that if the property owners agreed and Congres passed the legislation it would take two to three years to finalize the deal. He said presently and up through that time the county has put a moratorium on building anything below the high water mark.
Some were also concerned that a proper search had not been done by the government and that there may be descrepancies in the line that is drawn through the subdivision of those who actually own their property and those that do not. But Milovich said that the BOR had hired a title company and in conjunction with Professional Title of Price had determined what was owned by the federal government and what wasn't.
BOR owns Bolotas
"The lines on these maps are not entirely accurate," he said pointing to the image on the screen behind him. "We don't have the exact coordinates at this time so these could move slightly one way or the other."
Some asked if other areas around the lake were affected by this.
"No because the BOR only owns the property in Bolotas," he said. "Some of the others are in a flood plain, but they own their property."
He also said that those that either bought or leased the property form the BOR would also have to make sure their structures are on foundations or piers to keep them from floating away if the water reached the high water mark. Part of BOR's purpose concerning the structures was that they would break loose in a flood season, block he spillway at the dam and cause the water to go over the dam and then it would fail causing damage downstream.
Meeting next week
Milovich asked that the audience sign forms that said they would consider the offer if it was ratified by Congress.
"This is not binding in any way," he said. "We just want to know that enough of you would be interested that it would be worth going back to the BOR with."
The meeting of the BOR and the representatives of the Carbon residents is set for Oct. 21.
Milovich also has some other information concerning the situation as well. He said roads that are now private in the section that presently belongs to the BOR will be deeded over to Carbon County. He also said that there were two other "bombshells" he needed to tell the group.
"First, all the private boat docks around the lake must be removed in the next few months. Second, The paved boat ramp by the lake near Balotas will be removed as well."
Some moans came from the audience concerning these two pieces of information, but former Judge Boyd Bunnell (who was part of the committee) stood up and told the audience that removal of the boat docks is concordant with federal law.
'Better than bulldozer'
"Look around the state, on all the federal lakes and reservoirs and you won't see them anywhere else," he said. "That's just part of the law."
Towards the end of the meeting the audience was asked by a show of hands how many would sign to consider the options and most of the hands in the room went up.
Painter spoke to the audience saying that people in that area need to be united in what they are doing.
"I've learned in my years in the legislature that it is better to speak with one voice than many when dealing with things like this," he said. "I see legislation all the time where 50 people come to speak to it and have different messages. It always dies before it gets anywhere. I think with this offer we have a good shot at preserving what you have. It is certainly better than a bulldozer."
Here's some history about the Scofield cabin situation
*The property the BOR owns is under sections three and four of the Bolotas Subdivision on the northeast side of the reservoir.
*That property was deeded to them in 1927 and has never been sold to a private owner.
*In the 1950s and 60s the property was sudivided after being purchased by the Bolotas family based on what was apparently faulty data concerning where the high water mark, conflicting deeds, insufficient records, etc.
*It wasn't until 1998 when the BOR discovered the descrepancy and then began to consider what to do about the high water mark with structures located below it. At that time they filed a quiet title action in federal district court in response to the construction of a home on its land southwest of the dam. Ultimately, the Tenth Circuit Court ruled on behalf of Reclamation, affirming that Reclamation owned the land in fee and ruling that there was not a right to use on the property. The District Court subsequently issued an amended judgment affirming the Tenth Circuit ruling.


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Today I would like to share a map that I mage for Viajes National Geographic which is a mix of GIS, 3D and hand drawn map.
The real size is not big, just about 15 cm width, so its not too detailes.
The process used was making a 3D rendering of a Dem of the zone, with a satellite image and a georreferenced map. Then with these three layers as reference, in photoshop... begin to draw the mountains, glaciers etc.... exagerating the mountains etc...
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Serves: 2
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Half of small onion, sliced
Half red pepper julienned
1 tbsp macadamia nut oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp basil pesto
4 large eggs beaten
Shredded Fontina cheese
Grated Parmesan cheese
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Drizzle macadamia nut oil into 12-inch frying pan over medium heat until hot.
3. Sauté onions and peppers until onions begin to turn translucent.
4. Add garlic and basil pesto. Cook briefly, and be careful not to burn the pesto.
5. Pour in eggs. As they cook down, pull up the sides of the eggs with spatula so the liquid flows underneath to evenly cook.
6. Top off eggs with some Fontina and Parmesan cheese.
7. Wrap handle of pan with foil. Transfer egg to oven, bake uncovered for 5 minutes.
8. Loosen sides and bottom of frittata with a spatula, and put on a plate. Cut into 4 or 6 wedges. Serve on a plate and enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner!