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I can't tell about any internal details, but from the outside they give every appearance of continuing all the way to eh zipper.
"from the outside they give every appearance of continuing all the way to eh zipper."Thanks, Steve.
@ Anat et alWell, I placed my order today for a ZPacks 30F wide and long sleeping bag...with mods.Joe was more than happy to accommodate my modifications - I ordered a 30F long and wide bag, and having it trimmed down to 59" shoulders, 56" hips and keeping the 35" footbox. The default wide (62") would have me swimming, while the standard 56" is simply too narrow...I modified one of my existing bags as a test and it was just too risky (tight).I also ordered the full length zipper with draft tube (I am a very restless sleeper) and drawcord footbox with draft tube. Long bag purchased to compensate for some length lost due to footbox. So now it will also serve as an open blanket for warmer Aussie nights (50-70F)...at least until I buy a warmer bag....Perhaps a 40F bag....or knowing how hot it gets here on some nights, perhaps just a Cuben Fibre or Tyvek sheet! :-)How exciting. Joe's great to buy from.Keep you posted once it arrives. I also purchased an Arc Blast with some add-on's too...hey...it's my birthday. Not too many write-ups of these yet either so I look forward to posting my feedback on that too.Jase
Edited by jase on 07/30/2012 05:31:46 MDT.
Been thinking about one of these since winter...a 20 deg with draft collar and made so the zipper is on top rather than the bottom.At any rate, can someone explain the differences between the foot-box in one of these Zpacks compared to other bags? In looking at profile pics of the Zpacks bag, it looks flat from top to bottom whereas on my WM Summerlite, for instance, the foot-box contours up as if ergonomically built. Is there a difference in feel? Warmth?EDIT: Also, Dan, how much weight did you save by having 10D inside and out?
Edited by rustyb on 07/30/2012 13:48:25 MDT.
Hey guys, I did a quick and dirty YouTube video on this one that may show some detail to those of you considering the bag. It has been used about 60 nights so far with good success. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6MpplS8Zz8&feature=youtube_gdata_playerAll the best, Jeremy.
@rustyindeed the footbox is flat - its due to the simple design (similar to MYOG type) although users and Joe himself say that its fine and im sure they are right IMO its not as elegant as some others (like the commercial ones or Katabatic or Nunatak) and in theory might mean the footbox is less optimal in its use of fabric and space and thus heat retentionJoe was talking about changing over to some "shark toe" type but hasn't yet - peer pressure might help here :)Re topzip - (disclaimer - I LOVE topzips and have 2 Nunatak topzip bags)i would be cautious of getting a very long topzip - gravity is working against you with respect to down falling away from the zipper (as obviously the baffle has zero height there)as opposed to a side zip (where the down falls onto the zip line) and even though you will have a draft tube IMO at 20F or below this will make your bag susceptible to cold spots (unless of course you make some elaborate system like the Valandre LAfayette or some huge interlocking draft tubes A-LA WM) I'm not saying it wont work (i had a nunatak alpinist with a full length top zip and it worked fine at 10F) but that on the margin it is a weak spot.When I had Tom redo that bag for me (its a5~10F bag with 22ozz of down) I both made the topzip shorter (21") and had him redo the baffle end design (where it meets the zipper) in a way that instead of the baffle being simply sewn there (which means height tapers down gradually to zero as it is wedge shaped) having a "wall" there so the baffle height is full up to the zipper line. That, combined with the draft tube gives a better seal (ping me if you want more data)RE weight savings: judging from the data it should be about 1oz diff if you do a full 20F medium girth length reg in full 10D. When I did my new nuntak in full 7D i saved about 2oz in the full shell over the 0.8 quantumA side note - although YMMV and all that - i cant fathom the fascination people here have with a quilt that can fully open? Yeah i can see that if you have only 1bag and take it anywhere from 50F to 15F then yeah you might want to open it fully....but that doesnt really happen that much does it?I have 3 bags rated approx at 45,30, 10 and on any given excursion i would take the relevant one and thus cant see how i would get SO HOT that i would need more than a 1/2 length zip to ventMike
"A side note - although YMMV and all that - i cant fathom the fascination people here have with a quilt that can fully open? Yeah i can see that if you have only 1bag and take it anywhere from 50F to 15F then yeah you might want to open it fully....but that doesnt really happen that much does it?" ....who holds the greater fascination??? (insert tongue-in-cheek here);-)Jase
Edited by jase on 07/31/2012 05:24:17 MDT.
I've been out here in the Sierra in early Oct. for years now, temps can range at night from 40's to single digits, depending on where you are at, that I have personally experienced. My 15 degree WM bag has been good to the single digits at Crabtree Meadow area a few years ago. You never know.Duane
My wife uses the 20 degree bag (with 1 oz overstuffing IIRC). She sleeps very cold. A couple of weeks ago we were camped at over 3000 metres in the Aladaglar mountains in Turkey. The temperature was cold enough that the condensation inside the tent froze and the small spring-fed pool outside the tent froze over. I would guess the temperature was somewhere between minus 3 and minus 5 degrees (centigrade). My wife was wearing a microfleece (Montane Gazelle) and a lightweight down puffy (Uniqlo, jacket weight 224 grams). She was as warm as toast. If you want the bag for 30F, I think you'll be fine with the 20F bag.
"@rustyindeed the footbox is flat - its due to the simple design (similar to MYOG type) although users and Joe himself say that its fine and im sure they are right IMO its not as elegant as some others (like the commercial ones or Katabatic or Nunatak) and in theory might mean the footbox is less optimal in its use of fabric and space and thus heat retentionJoe was talking about changing over to some "shark toe" type but hasn't yet - peer pressure might help here :)"Mike-Having thought about this briefly, in my mind, it seems in a flatly constructed bag, the feet would have to push up the bag thereby putting pressure on the underside and smashing some of the loft in the process...whereas with a "box" already built/shaped, the loft would remain a more or less constant. Perhaps I'm missing something though.....What you say about the zip, baffles, and draft tube makes sense...pretty much. I'll have to sit on that a bit and let my mind digest.Re the Nunatak Alpinist, that's a fantastic looking bag! Two things have kept me from giving it more serious consideration: the price and the hood. The hood looks super but I'm thinking a hoodless bag with separate hood would work better for my sleep habits. Thanks for the info, Mike. Appreciated!r
@WilliamThanks for the input!After doing some calculations (with a huge help from Mike) I came to realize that a 20F bag with 1 oz overfill could have been the perfect choice as a 30F women bag.This kind of bag has the exact amount of filling needed, in my eyes.Any way, since Joe is not doing those in between temp sleeping bags any more (and I didn't want to argue or beg) I had two choices: 1. Taking the regular 20F bag. 2. Take the 10F bag, which is actually a 20F bag with 2 oz overfill. This isn't such a *big* deal but at the end I carried on and bought the 10F bag. It would do the job, without a doubt. Just hope it won't be too much of an overkill.Any way, it's always nice to hear a "women" perspective on these kind of bags.@JasonLovely modifications... would love to hear your review on it after you get it. I ended up asking Joe for similar moifications. Hope I will be able to give an interesting perspective on it as well.
Have a 40° quilt. Always have to fix the down, which runs to the sides leaving the top with nothing. Love the bag otherwise.
I bought one of joes pre-made 20* bags earlier in the spring and upon arrival i found the foot slot was tiny! (he did say it was a first run and they now make em bigger) So i sent it back and had him make me a 20* with black EIGHTD inside and out with a 38" wide footbox instead of (30"?). I also had him put the neck drawcord off to one side so its easier to synch while on stomach or side. also had him use 1/2" grosgrain with a flat center release buckle for the quilt straps. I'm mainly a side or stomach sleeper (sometimes hybrid with one leg out while on stomach) and the quilt works great! had it down to 15 or 20 and was plenty warm with base layers. I toss and turn quite a bit and haven't noticed much draft.
A picture of the sleeping bag would be a whole lot nicer than a wall of text.
"Dan, how much weight did you save by having 10D inside and out?"I think the 10D weighs about 0.7oz/yd, whereas the regular Pertex shell is about .95oz/yd. So you save 0.25oz/yd and the shell is likely ~4 yards of fabric, so about an ounce."i cant fathom the fascination people here have with a quilt that can fully open? Yeah i can see that if you have only 1bag and take it anywhere from 50F to 15F then yeah you might want to open it fully..."For me, the goal with a 'quilt' that opens completely into a 'blanket' isn't to extend the temperature rating, although I suppose it does do this in hot temperatures. In the same way that I find a quilt much nicer to use than a bag (ie. egress/ingress), a blanket is even nicer still - it's pretty much just like home if it's large enough. So I prefer to sleep this way if the conditions will allow. Unfortunately with the regular width Zpacks bags the foot end is quite narrow, so you can't use this blanket mode anywhere close to the temp rating of the bag/quilt because of the unavoidable drafts and challenges with keeping your feet covered.While I like 'blanket' mode, it's not worth several extra ounces to me, so I don't mind .5oz for a zipper, but an extra 3-4oz to make the entire quilt much wider (ie. 56" the whole way) wouldn't be worth it.
Michael, Jeremy Platt posted a link to a video of his bag
@rustyre the footbox - what i tried to say politely was that imo its less thermally efficient just as you noted. RE the hoodless part - i guess to each his own@duane - hmmm.....from 40 to 0F in one short trip is indeed alot. usually where i hike the diff isnt hat big and i assume if i had to plan for such a trip i would take my MLD quilt as a topbag and a down inner bag to combine.@dan - to feel like home i need to hug the wife...and thats just too many ounces to carry on my back just for feeling good :) but i think you and i see this in the same way - there is a point where that extra comfy factor is outweighed by weight (pun intended)MC
Just arrived a few days ago... I'm so excited. It fits perfectly for my size! (but I can definitely understand why people tend to say it's restrictive).It will take a while till I get to use it but for now it just feels great!Wanted to post some pictures:Here are some more:https://picasaweb.google.com/118297616523199350868/ZPacksSleepingBag?authuser=0&feat=directlink
I'm currently looking at Zpacks for a 20 degree bag.Dan, in your post you mention:"I wouldn't suggest opting for the 10D outer shell. It's a nice fabric that feels great on the skin, but it's only moderately downproof and its far from being windproof and water-repellant, so it's a good choice for the inner fabric but not the best shell material. Zpacks regular Pertex fabrics is the better choice."I recently was sent samples of their 10D and Quantum fabrics. Using a simple breath test, it was pretty obvious to me that the 10D is actually at LEAST as wind resistant than Quantum (it felt a smidge MORE wind resistant, actually).Water did bead up BETTER on the Quantum fabric, but the 10D fabric didn't exactly wet out immediately, either. Whether or not it has a DWR, it did a pretty good job preventing moisture from going through the fabric.That said, and the fact that he uses 900fp (which should have very little feathers), makes me wonder that if you can adequately protect your bag from water (bivy or larger coverage tarp), the 10D shell becomes the more obvious choice.What are your thoughts/experiences now that you've had the bag for a while now? And how did you determine that the Quantum was more wind resistent?NOTE: It's possible that the 10D liner material has changed, and I currently have a question out to Joe, in this regard.Thanks!
Edited by lindahlb on 09/10/2012 18:52:38 MDT.
Brian,What I was trying to say is that in my qualitative experience, TenD is below average in terms of downproofness, wind proofness and water repellency, so opting for something a little more proven for the shell portion of the bag would be a sage decision. It's not worth compromising these attributes for an ounce, and fabrics like Thru-Hikers M50 boast excellence in all of these attributes for the same weight as TenD.It's been a while since I used any Pertex Quantum, but my recollection of this fabric is that it worked well as a shell. So given the choice between these two fabrics, I would choose Quantum for the shell. I haven't compared the two head to head. If Zpacks offered more fabric choices then something else would likely top the list for a shell choice. As I recall, there may even be different versions of Pertex Quantum (ie. Pertex Quantum Eco?) so I can't really speak to the characteristics of Quantum with any accuracy.To me, wind resistance is the least important of these three attributes. If I often cowboy camped it might be more important, but I'm normally sleeping inside an enclosed shelter where breezes are low, so it's a tiny consideration as long as the fabric is reasonably windproof. I haven't determined that Quantum is more wind resistant. TenD seems adequate in this area, whereas my (vague) recollection of Quantum is that it's pretty good. Either way, they're both likely good enough.Water repellency is more important. Theoretically it shouldn't matter too much to a double wall shelter user like myself, but it's a nice extra line of safety for a down bag (for zero weight vs. M50). Should I ever have an issue with my shelter (ie. fly sticking to inner) or on the trail (ie. waterproof stuff sack leaks) or in the tent (spill water on it), then hopefully the water repellency would mitigate any trouble. Downproofness may be personal preference. Perhaps I'm just anal, but I'm not particularly fond of having a constant exodus of down from my quilt, even if the total amount is fairly insignificant. With TenD, there is ALWAYS several tuffs of down on their way out of my quilt. Often it's not large feathers either, it's down clusters with maybe a super tiny stem. My previous quilt was made of M55 (supposedly the same as the current M50 (2nd generation)) and I never saw a single down clump or feather come from that. Both quilts were "900 fp".So to wrap this up, to have a nice soft feel TenD compromises downproofness, likely compromises water repellency and might compromise windproofness. For the inside (lining) of a bag this might be a compromise worth making, but for the outside it doesn't make sense trading these attributes for feel, since you aren't even touching this area. Unfortunately the other option (Pertex Quantum) is heavier. A fabric like M50 would be ideal for the shell. It's the same weight and won't let a smidge of down, wind or water get through.I'm at about 100 nights with this quilt.
Edited by dandydan on 09/10/2012 19:31:25 MDT.
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10 years ago there were at least 20 decent falls of snow, although the ground still melted a few days after each one.
Even then, back in the 50's and 60's in the same areas, there was cold winters with lots of snow and the snow didn't melt till April.
I'm not an environmental activist, but believing global warming is a "Cycle" or a myth is bull. There's never been rain and 50 degree weather in these parts of the world ever and it doesn't take a meteorologist or a scientist to realize that's abnormal and caused by too much polution.
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This report is a snapshot of calendar year 2011 drinking water quality at Nellis AFB. It is required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) which was passed by Congress in 1974. The purpose of the SDWA is to protect public health by regulating the nation's public drinking water supply. It was amended in 1996 to require states to develop and implement source water assessment programs for existing and potential threats to the quality of public drinking water and to include a summary of the assessment in the water system's annual consumer confidence report (CCR). Specifically, states are required to delineate the sources of public drinking water, identify potential contamination sources within the delineated area, assess the water system's susceptibility to contamination and inform the public of the results. These results are summarized below:
Where does my water come from?
Most of the Nellis AFB drinking water comes from Lake Mead and is supplied by the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA). The SNWA water is supplemented by a small percentage of groundwater from wells on and near the base. The well water comes from the Las Vegas Valley Aquifer.
Virtually all of the water in Lake Mead begins as snowmelt in the Rocky Mountains and arrives via the Colorado River. The Las Vegas Wash, which carries storm water and treated wastewater into Lake Mead, accounts for less than 2 percent of all the water in the lake. The Virgin River and Muddy River also combine to provide approximately  1.5 percent of the water in Lake Mead.
Potential sources of contamination for lakes and reservoirs include wildlife and industrial activities [urban chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides]. Landfills, domestic septic systems, and leaking underground storage tanks are all potential sources of contamination for groundwater aquifers.
Treatment Process
SNWA has advanced water treatment facilities designed to provide water that meets SDWA standards.
All the water drawn from Lake Mead is sent to the Alfred Merritt Smith or River Mountains water treatment facilities. As it arrives, the water is treated with chlorine and ozone to kill any potentially harmful microscopic organisms. A multistage filtration system is used to remove particles from the water.
As the water leaves the water treatment facility, additional chlorine is added to protect it on the way to customer taps. The water is also treated to prevent corrosion of the pipelines. The water from base wells are chlorinated by Civil Engineering Utilities and then mixed with the SNWA water.
In addition to the SNWA supplied surface water, the Nellis AFB public water system consists of eight active wells (four potable and four irrigational). Three of the eight wells are located off base and are currently in compliance with revised arsenic maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 parts per billion (ppb). The remaining five of the eight active wells are located on base. Four of the five have arsenic concentrations that exceed the MCL, but are used only for irrigational purposes. The remaining well on-base is blended with off-base water; the resultant arsenic concentration is below the arsenic MCL of 10 ppb. Rest assured, the water shop maintains a staff of well-trained professionals who operate and maintain the system.
Analysis and Compliance
Every month, technicians from SNWA collect and analyze water samples from the Nellis AFB drinking water system and its water treatment facilities. In fact, the water is tested even more frequently and extensively than the SDWA and the Nevada Administrative Code requires. The test results are shown in the table below. Contact the Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight (BEF) at 702-653-3316 if you would like more information.
We routinely monitor for disinfectant residual in the distribution system. This measurement tells us whether we are effectively disinfecting the water supply. Disinfectant residual is the amount of chlorine present in the pipes of the distribution system. If the amount of disinfectant is too low, organisms could grow in the pipes.
Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches. However, these symptoms are not caused soley by organisms in drinking water, but can be attributed to other factors.
While Nellis AFB drinking water meets the EPA standard for arsenic, it does contain low levels of arsenic. EPA standard balances the current understandings of the possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from drinking water. EPA continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic, which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory problems.
Why are there contaminants in my drinking water?
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals, in some cases naturally occurring radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or human activity.
Contaminants potentially present in source (untreated) water inlude:
- Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage  treatment plants, septic systems, and wildlife.
- Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban storm runoff and industrial or domestic wastewater discharges.
- Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential use.
- Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic or volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and can come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.
- Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or the result of industrial activities.
In order to ensure tap water is safe to drink, the EPA prescribes regulations to limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water and must provide the same protection for public health. For more information on bottled water quality, call the International Bottled Water Association at 800-WATER11.
2011 Maximum Contaminant Limit (MCL) Violations
The water system servicing the north side of Nellis AFB, known as Area II, and the golf course exceeded the MCL level for total trihalomethanes (TTHM) according to results from a routine test performed 28 Sept 2011 at Nellis AFB. The running annual average for TTHM is 0.080 milligrams per liter (mg/L) and the level of TTHM for the Nellis AFB drinking water system between December 2010 and September 2011 was 0.0848 mg/L. The violation lasted approximately three months. In December 2011, fourth quarter results reduced the running annual average to 0.080 mg/L, bringing Nellis AFB into compliance.
Trihalomethanes (THM) form naturally in a water system when chlorine reacts with organic compounds in the water. The base continually balances the disinfectant level in order to keep the system in equilibrium, much like chlorinating a swimming pool.
People who drink water containing THM's in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and have an increased risk of cancer.
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Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
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The following substances are monitored by SNWA but are not regulated under the SDWA. We have included this information because consumers have a right to know about anything affecting their water.
Cryptosporidium is a naturally occurring microscopic organism which is found in 95 % of all surface water in the United States. If ingested, it can cause gastrointestinal distress and fever. Filtration, sedimentation, and disinfection using ultraviolet light and ozone are generally effective at removing Cryptosporidium. SNWA carefully monitors the water for the presence of this organism.
Perchlorate, a man-made salt consisting of chloride and oxygen, has been detected at low levels in untreated and treated water. Scientists have traced the origin of the salt to shallow groundwater entering the Las Vegas Wash. Although there are no federal limits for perchlorate in drinking water, SNWA is closely monitoring efforts by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection to intercept and remove perchlorate at its source.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my tap water safe to drink?
Your tap water meets or surpasses all SDWA standards. The Alfred Merritt Smith Water Treatment Facility has been recognized by the National Partnership for Safe Water for its efforts to ensure the Southern Nevada's municipal water meets these water quality standards. Water samples are taken from our water distribution system monthly and analyzed to ensure compliance with standards.
If tap water is really of good quality, why does it taste the way it does?
The taste of the water is caused by naturally occurring minerals and chlorine. The chlorine is added to keep the water safe from bacteria. Water quality is best measured by the amount and concentration of contaminants. We have very few contaminants in our drinking water and those that are present are within SDWA limits.
Do I need to use a water treatment system or drink bottled water?
Not unless you want to improve the taste of your water or remove the minerals that cause it to be "hardâ€. While many people prefer the taste of bottled water, tap water is subject to more stringent quality standards and is tested more frequently. Additionally, the cost of the average liter of bottled water is more than 1,000 times the same amount of tap water. Pregnant women and people with medical conditions affecting their immune system should consult a physician to determine whether a supplemental treatment system is appropriate. For additional information on home water treatment systems, contact the SNWA at 702-862-3400 or visit their website at www.snwa.com.
How will I be notified if a significant health risk associated with my water quality develops?
This report is considered the appropriate mechanism for notifying the consumer of routine/non-emergency compliance violations. Certain emergency situations may warrant a more active notification effort, including but not limited to: additional publications, postings in public places, mass-mailings, or working through other well-established mass-notification systems.
Additional Information and Input
If you would like a copy of this report or have questions, please contact the 99 ABW Public Affairs office at 702-652-2750, firstname.lastname@example.com. Questions and comments can also be mailed to the 99 ABW Public Affairs office at: 99 ABW/PA, 4430 Grissom Ave, Bldg 11, Ste 107 Nellis AFB, NV 89191. The most current source water assessments are available at the BEF office for the Nellis AFB wells, and through SNWA for water provided by SNWA. If there are any future concerns about the quality of water at Nellis AFB, town hall meetings will be held at the base theater or the community center.
For additional information on the quality of your water, call SNWA at 702-862-3400 or go to the SNWA website at www.snwa.com. Information on Nevada's Safe Drinking Water Program is available from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection at 775-687-4670. General information for drinking water can be found in the EPA's website at www.epa.gov/safewater.
Water Quality Data TablesÂ
The tables, linked here,  list the drinking water contaminants detected. The presence of contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in the tables are from testing completed in the 2011 calendar year. The EPA or the State requires Nellis AFB to monitor for certain contaminants less than yearly because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently.
(1) Some Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) regulations require monitoring from the distribution system, while other SDWA regulations require monitoring at the entry points to the distribution system. (Alfred Merritt Smith WTF, River Mountains WTF, and NAFB Reservoirs)
(2) This value is the highest running annual average reported in 2011. Reports are filed quarterly.
(3) Maximum levels greater than the MCL are allowable as long as the running annual average does not exceed the MCL.
(4) While your drinking water meets EPA's standard for arsenic, it does contain low levels of arsenic. EPA's standard balances the current understanding of arsenic's possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from drinking water. EPA continues to research the health effects of low levels or arsenic, which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory problems.
(5)The actual MCL for beta particles is 4 mrem/year. The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) considers 50 pCi/L to be the level of concern for beta particles.
(6) Maximum levels equal to or greater than the MCL are allowable as long as the running annual average does not exceed the MCL.
(7) Samples are from the NAFB customers' taps.
(8) Annual testing not required, data from 2009.
(9) Lead and copper are regulated by a Treatment Technique (TT) that requires systems to control the corrosiveness of their water. If more than 10% of tap-water samples exceed the action level, water systems must take additional steps. For copper the action level is 1.3 ppm, and for lead it is 15 ppb.â€
(10) By state law, the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) is required to fluoridate the municipal water supply. Â This law is not applicable to groundwater.
(11) Chlorine is regulated by MRDL, with the goal stated as a MRDLG.
(12) The Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection By-products (DBP) Rule regulates current data collection and monitoring for Haloacectic Acids and Total Trihalomethanes in the distribution system. The Stage 2 DBP Rule was finalized on January 4, 2006 and collects Initial Distribution System Evaluation (IDSE) data designed to assist in selection of new, future sample locations for DBP testing.
(13) No collective MCLG but there are MCLGs for some of the individual contaminants. Haloacetic Acids: dichloroacetic acid (0), trichloroacetic acid (300 ppb); Trihalomethanes: bromodichloromethane (0), bromoform (0), dibromochloromethane (60 ppb).
(14) Data from 2007-2008.â€
(15) Maximum levels greater than the MCL are allowable as long as the running annual average of all locations does not exceed the MCL. Some people who drink water containing haloacetic acids in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of cancer.
(16) Maximum levels greater than the MCL are allowable as long as the running annual average of all locations does not exceed the MCL. Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems of the liver, kidneys, central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of cancer.
(17) Turbidity is regulated by a Treatment Technique (TT) requirement – 95% of all samples taken after filtration each month must be less than 0.3 NTU. Maximum turbidity cannot exceed 1.0 NTU.
Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
Disinfection by-product (DBP):Â A substance created by the chemicals or processes used to destroy potentially harmful microorganisms.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
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AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - Maine transportation officials say the summer highway improvement agenda includes nearly $56 million for 36 new highway construction projects.
In addition, $37 million will go to bridges, with $25 million for 15 new bridge construction projects, and nearly $10 million for three existing bridge projects awaiting bidding.
Officials say that this summer and fall, construction crews throughout the state will be digging, paving and building.
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UConn's sophomore class looking to step up
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They had the ups and downs just about all college freshmen have. But Breanna Stewart, Morgan Tuck, and Moriah Jefferson had the perfect ending to their rookie campaign as they helped the University of Connecticut women's basketball team to its eighth national championship.
The trio continued their winning ways this summer as they led the United States national team to a gold medal at the FIBA U-19 world championships in Lithuania.
It was Hall of Fame coach Al McGuire that said, "the best thing about freshmen is that they become sophomores." According to UConn assistant coach Shea Ralph, who traveled to Klaipeda, Lithuania, for the U-19 medal-round games last month, that appears to be true for the Huskies' Class of 2016.
"Based on what I saw I think they've all improved," Ralph said. "Of course, it's a different team with USA Basketball. But what I liked was the different leadership roles they all took and how they handled those responsibilities. All of them had a hand in it."
For Team USA co-captains Stewart and Tuck, it was their second U-19 gold as they were also members of the 2011 squad. Stewart has won five gold medals playing USA Basketball while Tuck has four. It was the second in two years for Jefferson.
UConn head coach Geno Auriemma attended second-round pool play action in Panevezys before returning to the United States to recruit. Ralph then made the journey to watch the final three games of the tournament.
"It was great to be there for our players and to see them win the gold medal," Ralph said.
Team USA finished 9-0 and wrapped up the gold medal with a 61-28 win over France in the final on July 28.
Stewart was named the tourney's Most Outstanding Player. The North Syracuse, N.Y. native averaged 16.9 points — shooting 50.9 percent from the floor, 58.3 percent from 3-point land, and 89.7 percent from the foul line — to go along with 6.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocked shots. She had 16 points and nine rebounds in the gold-medal game and 23 points and eight rebounds in the semifinals against Australia, building on her reputation as a big-game player.
She also was the MOP of the NCAA Bridgeport Regional and Final Four last April.
"Stewie leads by example," Ralph said. "In one of the games I saw (against Australia) she scored 14 points in a 21-0 run to put her team in control. Whenever her team needed it, she would make the big shot or get the big rebound or make the big block."
Tuck averaged 13.1 points — shooting 47.2 percent from the floor, 27.3 percent from 3-point land, and 75.0 percent from the foul line — to go along with 4.7 rebounds and 2.1 steals.
"Morgan was the captain on the floor and I really think she took that role to heart," Ralph said. "It was leadership by example when it needed to be and she was vocal when she needed to be. For example, if there was a mix-up defensively she was the one to get on the players to make sure they were doing the right things and were in the right places. That was impressive to me."
Jefferson averaged 4.0 points — shooting 27.7 percent from the floor, 15.4 percent from 3-point land, and 80.0 percent from the foul line — to go along with 3.9 assists and 1.5 steals. Her assist-to-turnover ratio was better than 3-to-1.
"Moriah did a good job running the team and getting the team into the offense," Ralph said. "She didn't shoot the ball that great in the games that I saw but she took care of it and was very good defensively. She was that real sparkplug a team needs."
After the U-19 tournament, Stewart, Tuck, and Jefferson headed home for some summer vacation. But they'll soon be back on campus as fall semester classes begin Aug. 26 and preseason workouts won't be far behind.
The Huskies' regular season opener is Nov. 9 against Hartford. They then face three teams that reached the 2013 NCAA tournament — Stanford at home, at Maryland, and at Penn State — in a seven-day span.
With only nine scholarship players on the roster, they cannot afford a sophomore jinx.
"To me, they're not sophomores. They're veterans," Ralph said. "They've played in the Final Four and the national championship game. They've played on the big stages and they've played well. I expect to see them continue to grow. The mistakes they made as freshmen, well, they can't make them anymore.
"I'm really looking forward to the season. I'm excited for when they get back to school and I'm sure when they get here that they'll be ready to go."


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FOX: 'The Following' Now Certain To Be Renewed
Among the ratings carnage for scripted shows on Fox this season, the fact that The Following ratings have gone 3.2, 3.3, 2.9[Read-More]
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CBS: One Of 'The Good Wife,' 'CSI:NY' & 'The Mentalist' Will Be Canceled
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February 5th, 2013 at 10:27 am
'LIVE with Kelly and Michael' Builds to its 2nd-Highest Household Rating This Season
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February 5th, 2013 at 10:22 am
'Wednesday Night Rivalry' Continues on NBC Sports Network With Boston at Montreal
Wednesday Night Rivalry continues tomorrow on NBC Sports Network with coverage of one of the oldest rivalries in NHL history, the[Read-More]
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FOX Ranks Number 1 Among Adults 18-34 on Five Nights in Week 19
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Spinach with pine nuts and raisins is a classic Sephardic dish that appears on tables in Greece, Spain, Turkey, and Italy, where it is a staple on Venetian and Genoese menus. It is a perfect accompaniment to delicate fish or poultry dishes and is often served at room temperature.
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This was easy and delicious. I added approx. 1/2 tsp of cumin and a pinch of cinnamon, which may not be very Italian (it's Sephardic, though). Fab! I served it with Honey-Lemon chicken (on this site) and potato knishes. Yummy!!flag if inappropriate
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The Key to this recipe is to not serve it hot, let it cool a bit. Really did not like at the onset of our dinner, but was starving so tried again when it had cooled and thought it was pretty good! Even saved the leftovers. Next time: I'll use 4 shallots; double the raisins and pine nuts (they make the recipe); and saute the onions and then add the spinach (too wilted the way the instructions suggest). I also plumped the raisins in wine this time. Will make again!flag if inappropriate
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Day 3 of detox diet and the huge bag of spinach still didn't fit in the fridge and needed using. This was pretty near perfect for the task - I soaked sultanas (rather than raisins) in apple juice and water (as that was to hand). I also 'seasoned' with lemon juice - almost made up for enforced "no added salt". Served it with quinoa - one of the better meals we've had so far.....flag if inappropriate
Unbelievably good! Plumped raisins in white wine per other reviewers' suggestions. Used frozen spinach (which, serendipitously, comes in a 2 1/2 lb. bag!) and everything worked perfectly. A quick dish for family meals but definitely company-worthy as well. We paired with fish, but I really can't think of a mismatch for this dish...poultry, pork, steak, pasta, grains...go for it!flag if inappropriate
We make this dish at least once a month. Love it! You might want to adjust the amount of pine nuts or raisins to taste. Spinach for people who don't like spinach!flag if inappropriate
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For these materials, the relationship of toxicity to hardness is calculated. Then, the CMC is adjusted accordingly. The same approach is applied for characteristics associated with other materials as appropriate.
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Youth sports roundup: November 22, 2012
GCYFL Junior Division Super Bowl at Rio Mesa
Grace Brethren: Led by coach Tom Costello, the Grace Brethren Juniors brought home the chapter's first Super Bowl trophy. The game matched the Lancers against the Moorpark Packers. A rivalry in the making, this was the second time in two years the teams had met in the final game of the year. Grace Brethren came out victorious in last year's Division 2 championship game. Both teams moved up to Division 1 this year and faced off early in the season, with Moorpark coming out on top in overtime. The game was dominated by defense with Grace Brethren holding Moorpark to 23 yards of total offense. Moorpark struck first after intercepting a swing pass and bringing it to the Grace Brethren 3-yard line. Three plays later, the Packers punched it in and took a 6-0 lead. The two-point conversion was stopped. In the third quarter, the Lancers put together an 11-play drive that was concluded with a 10-yard touchdown pass from QB Jack Costello to TE Asher Brown. On the two-point conversion, Costello escaped what appeared to be a sure sack and again connected with Brown for winning points, The players are Julian Cavaliere, Ashton Faulconer, Enrike Llamas, Cooper Robertson, Cole Smith, Johnny Bernardo, Asher Brown, Jack Costello, Jason Goodnough, Payton Gourley, Josh Henderson, Troy Hothan, Lucas LaSecla, George Madias, Brayden McIntosh, Jake Piazza, Wyatt Piurkowsky, Blake Reilly, Vince Reilly, Evan Scharf, Alex Talamante, Luke Thompson and Tyler Villegas.
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SOCIAL media can be tool used for good and for evil. Self-confessed Twitter-fan Melissa Hoyer explains how to stay on the right side.
Most Tweeters have been guilty of the odd Twitter faux pas. I take that back, I mean all of us. While many are still navigating the social media platform, some are still working out what works and what doesn't work for them.
Do you want to be a player or an observer? Is it a 100% work and marketing tool? Is it a way to get your website or blog read? An avenue to get your good deeds out to the world? A way to promote your employer? Flog a product? Bag a dud holiday or restaurant? A way to share interesting links and info to like-minded people? A tool to vent your spleen or take part in live event commentary?
Whatever your choice, once you're up and running, simplify Twitter by likening it to one giant drinks party. Be interested and interesting. You can dip in and out of conversations. You can duck out to the loo. Go and get another round of drinks. Move onto someone else.
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Stu Posted at 4:36 PM September 03, 2012
Anyone who contributes to Twitter and Facebook have no one to blame but themselves if they receive negative comments. Who in their right minds would contribute anyway?
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Bob of Thurgoona Posted at 4:51 PM September 03, 2012
As far as I am concerned Twitter is for TWITS !!!! Why bother with this kind of crap , it is not cool it just makes you look lik a Fool. I would never have taken Charlotte Dawson for a fool thats for sure .
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Nick of Tassie Posted at 5:29 PM September 03, 2012
"*Avoid interrupting a twitter conversation that you have absolutely no part in playing." Um.. no. To this and every other 'tip' that implies twitter is private. There is a direct message feature. There are a million OTHER ways for people to have private conversations. Twitter is not one of them, it's public and if other people join in you have no reason to complain.. take your private conversations elsewhere.
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Ali Simms of Bathusrt Posted at 7:48 AM September 04, 2012
To Charlotte Dawson ....l your beautiful and these twitter comments are a cowardly act from people who are more than likely jealous of your amazing sucess. Remember that your life is far more important than anything anyone writes ..... however as a child I was taught if you cant say anthing nice DONT SAY ANYTHING AT ALL. Perhaps my mother needs her foot up these people's backsides. I wish you well ..... not that you need it ... as remember you were doing well on your own before these comments. x
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LOWVILLE A public hearing held last week in the village will be continued next week, as officials from the village, Lowville Academy and village police attempt to solve congestion and safety issues concerning traffic at the school.
Twice a day, vehicles line up to drop off or pick up students at the designated loop off State Street that continues on a one-way path that returns to State Street via Davenport Place.
You hit the nail on the head, Police Chief Eric C. Fredenburg said, when asked if a multitude of minor problems has created the perfect storm for drivers, causing backups in traffic through the intersection to the north at Bostwick Street and to the south at Trinity Avenue.
Last year, during the villages downtown road construction project, the four lanes in front of the school were reduced to two lanes.
It went to one lane in each direction. It made it safer for those in the crosswalk, Chief Fredenburg said. Theres less chance of a car coming up next to another and passing into the crosswalk.
That reduction, however, took away a turn lane into the school loop. Its that loop that poses more complications.
Its a narrow pathway, Lowville Academy and Central School District Superintendent Cheryl R. Steckly said. Theres parking on both sides.
While some drivers unload or pick up children throughout the pathway, others wait until they are at the door to do so.
An attempt to extend a stretch along the right-hand curb for drivers to pull over and load or unload was thwarted after snow came. That stretch has marked parking spaces, but cones were used to block them off temporarily.
That improved the situation some, but we couldnt use cones once it snowed because of the plows, Mrs. Steckly said.
Drivers are hesitant to drop off next to the parked cars, not knowing whether the car is actually parked or dropping off passengers as well.
Spring should alleviate some of these concerns, she said.
As the school-owned loop continues past the school building, it becomes Davenport Place, a village street.
The village fielded multiple complaints asking to have the backups on State Street addressed. We began discussing making Davenport a right turn only, Mayor Donna M. Smith said.
The rule would apply only to drop-off and pickup times at the school.
The village board also heard from community members saying they believed the congestion was caused by the crossing guard on State Street.
After listening to complaints that the crossing guard was stopping traffic unnecessarily for extended periods, Chief Fredenburg addressed those concerns.
I think that problem has been ironed out, he said.
The village will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the municipal offices, 5535 Bostwick St.
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How To Make Chipotle's Famous Steak And Chicken
Home cooks are all too familiar with the challenge of recreating restaurant meals in their own kitchens. They know from experience that some dishes, no matter how hard they may try, are tough to get just right. Isn't that why we return to our favorite restaurants again and again, repeatedly ordering the exact same meal?
Wouldn't it be great if you were handed the recipe for that favorite dish? While being equippped with such a recipe certainly won't stop you from eating out — because, hey, who doesn't like a good meal without having to worry about doing the dishes — at least you have the tools to make it on your own, if the mood should strike.
Well, we at Kitchen Daily aim to please. And we have something to share with you: the recipe for the borderline cult favorite Chipotle Mexican Grill's chicken and steak. For being one of the newer chain restaurants on the market, Chipotle Mexican Grill has some serious die-hard fans. And while none of their menu items ever disappoint, it's their flavorful meat they use to fill their burritos and tacos that easily steals the spotlight.
Now, with the recipe that follows below, you can enjoy that ancho-chile-spiced meat from the comfort of your own home. You can use this recipe to marinate either chicken or steak, which can be used to fill burritos, tacos or salads. This recipe, given to us by Chipotle Mexican Grill, is admittedly not the same exact recipe they use in their restaurants. But, they assured us that it would produce very similar — and delicious — results. And, if you are a cook that likes a challenge, this recipe is a valuable clue in unlocking the mystery of how Chipotle Mexican Grill makes such flavorful — and such addictive — chicken and steak.


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Boomer & Carton: Responding To Olbermann's Slight
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For those of you who are unaware, Keith Olbermann is back working with ESPN these days, His show airs on ESPN2, apparently.
Well last night, Olbermann used his platform to take a shot at the Dynamic Radio Duo that is Boomer & Carton, so needless to say, today we heard a response.
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Once the runway lights have dimmed—and the triple coats of mascara have been wiped off—what keeps of-the-moment model Lakshmi Menon so flawless?
"I swear by " Mon Soin du Visage," says the Bangalore model, who especially loves the French brand's Cold Oil Yuzu cleanser. "It leaves my skin glowing."
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The world may seem painted with endless color, but physiologically the human eye sees only three bands of light red, green, and blue. Now a Tel Aviv University-developed technology is using colors invisible to the naked eye to analyze the world we live in. With the ability to detect more than 1,000 colors, the "hyperspectral" (HSR) camera, like Mr. Spock's sci-fi "Tricorder," is being used to "diagnose" contaminants and other environmental hazards in real time.
Prof. Eyal Ben-Dor of TAU's Department of Geography and the Human Environment says that reading this extensive spectrum of color allows the sensor to analyze 300 times more information than the human brain can process. Small and easy to use, the sensor can provide immediate, cost-effective, and accurate monitoring of forests, urban areas, agricultural lands, harbors, or marinas areas which are often endangered by contaminants and phenomena such as soil erosion or sediment dust. Using the hyperspectral camera will ultimately lead to better protection and treatment of the environment.
The HSR sensor, detailed in the journal Remote Sensing of Environment, has both commercial and scientific applications, says Prof. Ben-Dor, who has consulted for local and foreign space agencies in their use of the technology. These applications can include anything from helping companies adhere to regulations on environmental contamination to measuring the extent of environmental damage caused by forest fires.
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The sensor interprets reflected sunlight radiation that bounces off an object, material, or environment. Each reflected color represents a different chemical reaction between two compounds. "A combination of absorption or reflection of energy creates the color that the HSR sensor sees," explains Prof. Ben-Dor. The sensor's extensive range reading information from as close as 0.4 inches and as far as 500 miles away means it can be placed anywhere f
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The common, everyday act of swatting a bug is something that happens countless times a day at picnics and ball games across the country, especially during the summer, but when Barack Obama was caught on tape by CNBC's cameras doing it, the fawning liberal press couldn't contain their excitement. All three broadcast network morning shows, on Wednesday, praised the presidential kill as they were impressed by the "ninja" Obama's "precision," and "cat-like quickness."[audio available here]
On NBC's "Today" show substitute-host David Gregory opened the show declaring: "You just have to appreciate the, the concentration and the precision! Just a few things going on in the world but it's as if everything was stopped and at a standstill for the President to lower the boom." On CBS' "The Early Show," Chris Wragge marveled: "We've also just confirmed the President is a Ninja." And on ABC's "Good Morning America," they even brought out the Telestrator to break down the video as Chris Cuomo offered play-by-play: "You see? He stares at the fly. How many times have each of us tried to do this? Look at the hand coming up. The poise. The cupping. And the quick slap...Just knocked it away, very rare."

The following exchanges were aired on the June 17 editions of NBC's "Today" show, ABC's "Good Morning America" and CBS's "The Early Show":

NBC

Today

MEREDITH VIEIRA: And bug off! President Obama takes aim at a pesky fly during an interview with CNBC.

(Begin clip of Obama swatting fly.)

JOHN HARWOOD: Nice!

(End clip)

(studio laughter)

VIEIRA: And now it's on to other pressing matters buzzing around the White House today, Wednesday June 17th, 2009.

...

DAVID GREGORY: You just have to appreciate the, the concentration and the precision! Just a few things going on in the world but it's as if everything was stopped and at a standstill for the President to lower the boom.

MEREDITH VIEIRA: But see I thought he was the kind of guy who would never hurt a fly.

GREGORY: Yeah well apparently he-

VIEIRA: Apparently not.

GREGORY: -wanted to shore up his, his credentials of being a tough guy there.

VIEIRA: Exactly, exactly.

...

MEREDITH VIEIRA: Well some may question his policies but no one can question President Obama's precision. Take a look at what happened when a pesky fly got on the President's nerves last night during an interview with CNBC's John Harwood.

(Begin clip)

BARACK OBAMA: Hey get out of here!

JOHN HARWOOD: That's the most persistent fly I've ever seen! Nice!

OBAMA: Now, where were we? That was pretty impressive wasn't it? I got, I got the sucker. Right there. You want to film that? There it is.

(End clip)

VIEIRA: Oh don't mess with him. Jeez! Look how neat he is though, the President. Takes his fly and left.

DAVID GREGORY: They left it there for the balance of the interview. Just as-, it's like a scene from Goodfellas! You know? It's like "You're not so tough now, are you little fly? You want to mess with the President of the United States?"

VIEIRA: It's, it's like a subtle, subtle warning to the Republicans.

GREGORY: It is imp-, it would have taken me four days to kill that fly, you know?

VIEIRA: Yeah?

GREGORY: I mean it's, that's not easy.

VIEIRA: No.

GREGORY: So good for him.

VIEIRA: Good for him, alright.

...

ABC

Good Morning America

CHRIS CUOMO: All right. Some in depth analysis here. We all know about President Obama and the fly. But some background. Maybe you do have to be better than the rest of us to be president. Do you remember President Bush with the shoes in Iraq? Remember that? [Video of Bush dodging the shoes in Iraq plays.] A little reminder video, please. Can't hit him. Try again. Can't hit him. You know? They couldn't hit him. Cat-like quickness. Now, President Obama seems to demonstrate the same thing. The video of him with the fly in the interview. Let's take a look.

ROBIN ROBERTS: Ooh, Telestrator. Please.

CUOMO: Start rolling the tape.

SAM CHAMPION: Ooh, Telestrator, Chris.

(Cuomo narrates video and provides telestrator graphics too.)

CUOMO: He's looking. He raises his hand. He does not have- boom. Boom. Give me some. Give me some touch here.

ROBERTS (Making fun of Cuomo's Telestrating abilities): You're not quick enough.

CHAMPION: I honestly-

CUOMO: You see? He stares at the fly. How many times have each of us tried to do this? Look at the hand coming up. The poise. The cupping. And the quick slap. If you can see, that's his lapel. What a nice lapel. That's an America pin.

CHAMPION: You know-

CUOMO: Forget it.

CHAMPION: No, no. This part is more entertaining than the actual clip.

CUOMO: The idea is that he's very quick. See Cuomo struggle with any type of dexterity where the President has cat-like quickness, just like President Bush did. But grabbing a fly, killing a fly- Let's say he didn't. Just knocked it away, very rare.

DIANE SAWYER: Yes. No fly died in the making of that interview.

CUOMO: None.

CHAMPION: Was unharmed. And it walked away.

ROBERTS: And he kept on right on with the interview.

CUOMO: He did say, though, that was pretty cool. May lose a point there.

SAWYER: Do we think we could get him to come in a do the Telestrator the next time through?

CUOMO (Trying to use Telestrator again): Let's try anything. There's the President's head. There's president. The hand comes up.

CHAMPION: Okay. Clear it.

CUOMO: Now, he swings down. Let him swing down.

CHAMPION: Now, stop it. Pause the video.

CUOMO: And we see the hand. The reporter's impressed, but slow. And the fly is okay. It's over here, telling its friends it just met Obama.

...

CBS

The Early Show

CHRIS WRAGGE: And did you hear the one about the President and the fly? Take a look at this. The President was being interviewed by CNBC yesterday when a fly buzzed in and actually landed on the President's hand, which turned out to be its last mistake.

BARACK OBAMA: That was pretty impressive wasn't it? I got it, I got the sucker.

WRAGGE: Yes, the president did and the evidence was right there on the White House carpet. We've also just confirmed the President is a Ninja.

DAVE PRICE: Did not-

[LAUGHTER]

PRICE: Did not know that.

MAGGIE RODRIGUEZ: Is PETA upset?

WRAGGE: We'll find out later today.

DAVE PRICE: Well, this is the first – this is the first expose on bugging in Washington since – since Watergate.

RODRIGUEZ: Oh, nice, Dave. This is why you get paid the big bucks.

WRAGGE: Very good, like that. I like my ninja line a little better, but that was good.

PRICE: That's right.

RODRIGUEZ: No, he won. He won that one, Wraggs.

WRAGGE: You think?

HARRY SMITH: I'd love to be a fly on the wall.

PRICE: Oh!

SMITH: Just stop, just stop.

RODRIGUEZ: I've got nothing.

WRAGGE: Okay.

RODRIGUEZ: Alright guys, thank you.

Morning Show Anchors Marvel At Obama's Fly Swat
By Geoffrey Dickens | June 17, 2009 | 11:32 AM EDT
Geoffrey Dickens
Geoffrey Dickens is the Deputy Research Director at the Media Research Center.


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Days of Blood & Starlight (Daughter of Smoke and Bone) (original 2012; edition 2012)
by Laini Taylor
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Found this installment up and down in terms of my enjoyment of the story. At times I was enthralled and wanted to keep listening and then other times felt irritated by the description of all of the different aspects of the Chimera. I still adore Zuzana and Mik and wanted more scenes with them. Some excellent world building and unique characters. I found the attempted rape scene a tad disturbing and wish it had been less descriptive (Not a negative thing, just my personal opinion and the scene was written extremely well) I find the 2nd book of a trilogy often is used just as filler. (And this one is better than most second books) I never blame the author, just the demand for more trilogies at the expense of a tighter better story (hope this makes sense trying to get as many reviews done before I have to go to work) Looking forward to the third book though and counting down the days until I can get the audiobook from the library.
Oh my goodness. This book left me emotionally weak. Lol. Review to come. Five stars.
All of her life Karou wanted to know why Brimstone made her collect teeth and as with many things in life, the answer is so much more than she is prepared for. Facing the genocide of her people, the Chimera, Karou is racked with guilt for having not only dared to love an angel but to dream of a new world. She must now reconcile what her people think of as her betrayal, her guilt and the love she cannot stop feeling for Akiva.
Akiva knows what he has done cannot be undone and yet he dares to hope that Karou/ Madrigal's existence will mean that somehow their naive dream will bear beautiful fruit. To the seraphim, Akiva is not simply the weapon of his father and uncle's blood lust for war and power. The lines on his hands indicate each kill in battle and the toll ways heavily on him. Somehow, he must make a difference, somehow he must atone.
Karou and Akiva aren't united in their struggle thanks to all that has passed between them but they cannot help but love each other from afar and dream that one day their people will find peace, even if it doesn't end in happiness for them.
Days of Blood & Starlight has a very different tone than the first book in the series, Daughter of Smoke & Bone. Where Daughter of Smoke and Bone has moments of lightness, very little of that feeling finds its way into the pages of Days of Blood & Starlight. It seeks to ask harder questions like what survival looks like. Is there a true objective to war, or is it simply the amassing of power? Is there a point where vengeance becomes futile? Are the children of our enemies deserving of death simply for the potential that they might one day grow and wield a sword? Interspersed with these larger questions, the tragic romance between Akiva and Karou/Madrigal plays in the background.
Both Akiva and Karou/Madrigal feel the weight of the war between them. No matter the torture Akiva suffered at the hands of the Chimera, participating in genocide is never acceptable. At this point, I don't really see how these two can have a happy ending. Yes, Karou/Madrigal still loves Akiva but how can she possibly have a HEA with the person who is directly responsible for the slaughter and near extermination of her people? I am not even sure I can accept that Karou/Madrigal is still drawn to Akivia and the determination on Taylor's part to seemingly paint him as good particularly when juxtaposed to Thiago.
Zuzana and her boyfriend Mik make an appearance after hunting down Karou/ Madrigal. using clues in an email she sends Zuzana. I love that Zuzana is such a devoted friend and will stop at nothing to make sure that her best friend is safe, though Karou/Madrigal's life and culture are completely alien to her. Mik and Zuzana bring brief moments of lightness to the story but their addition felt like an interruption and absolutely unnecessary to the larger plot itself. It smacked of an almost desperation to bring a lightness to a story that is necessarily very dark. Even though Zuzana is well aware of what the Chimera look like from Karou/Madrigal's drawings, her acceptance of the alien world she wonders into seems far too easy for me.
Unfortunately, Zuzana isn't the only needless distraction in this story. Sveva and Sarazal's story of capture and escape, adds absolutely nothing to the story. The fact that the Chimera are not helping the innocent survivors to safety could easily have been revealed without this long and drawn out segue which ultimately lead absolutely nowhere. I still don't understand why I am supposed to care about Sveva? She seems to show up, tell us her POV, and then simply disappear never to be heard from again.
Days of Blood & Starlight seems filled with violence against women. Jael is a rapist whose face Festival (Akiva's mother) scared in an attempt to avoid being raped and murdered. Jael has a deep hatred of women and makes it clear that they are only to be used for his pleasure. Even the mighty Liraz's bravado falters in his presence. Joram, Jael's brother regularly rapes women and houses them away with no possibility of escape. Joram, who is also Akiva's father and emperor, is blood thirsty and evil. Joram regularly rapes women, with absolutely no compunction. The children that these rapes produce are seen as little more than cannon fodder because of their illegitimacy.
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'Once upon a time, a girl lived in a sandcastle, making monsters to send through a hole in the sky.'
Having finally discovered who she truly is, Karou finds herself on the side of the chimaera, in a pivotal role, in the impending battle against the seraphim. Including Akiva. Bitter and resentful for the memories that bombarded her, she's still unable to stop her heart from missing him despite the damage he has done. But harden her heart she must, because war is coming and with so few chimaera remaining there is much work to be done. In the back of her mind is a tiny whisper, that contemplates how this all could be avoided without further bloodshed. And while she ponders this thought, Akiva does the same.
Days of Blood and Starlight took a completely different approach from its predecessor that I was not anticipating. Daughter left us with a tragic ending, Karou having remembered her past love of Akiva, subsequently emboldening her current love for him, except his admission of wrongdoing throws her heart into complete and utter turmoil. Feeling that she must do what she can to help her people she joins forces with the unlikeliest one, Thiago, in order to help him save what is left of their people. Thiago has a different goal in mind though and is hellbent on slaughter and vengeance, even at the risk of his own people. The pain that Karou suffers both internal and external is a hard pill to swallow, but is nonetheless a necessary evil. Akiva's story was equally impressive and his unexpected decision was shocking and one I didn't see coming.
Days of Blood and Starlight was a dark and grisly story that lacked the passionate romance I loved in Daughter, but only served to strengthen this story as a whole. I didn't realize the lightness of the previous installment was almost overdone and that the darkness was a necessary building block that made this an exceptionally strong installment. And it must be mentioned, but the writing? It continues to make me swoon. All this carnage leaves only a sole book remaining and I am quite nervous to see how it all pans out. I can't wait.
'I am one of billions. I am stardust gathered fleetingly into form. I will be ungathered. The stardust will go on to be other things someday and I will be free.'
The end of Daughter of Smoke and Bone let us -- and its characters -- in on some secrets. Days of Blood and Starlight is what happens once those secrets are revealed.
I have to be honest and say that I almost wasn't going to review this title. Something about it just did not click with me. I did love Daughter of Smoke & Bone -- yet my least favorite part was the Karou and Akiva relationship (for whatever reason, one I could not pinpoint) and that is so much a basis for this book. Don't hate me yet for still choosing to review this!
The reason I am reviewing it despite the disconnect I felt from it is because of the movie news. (Still don't hate!)
There's something about both Daughter of Smoke & Bone and Days of Blood and Starlight, as well that fall back to more of a storytelling time. Days was better for me as an audiobook, hearing someone tell me the story, brought me into it a bit more.
I think what I missed -- and part of why I'm so hopeful the movie will happen soon -- in Days was the gorgeous, exquisite world Laini Taylor created in Daughter. It reminded me a lot of if Sara Crewe from the Little Princess movie had grown up in the magical world she imagined -- and dyed her hair blue.
I did love that some of my favorite characters, like Zuzana were back in this second book. I love that human marionette ballerina -- and her friendship with Karou. As always Laini Taylor's writing is fantastic and she always has lines I'm ready to quote. It just didn't all add up to a story that's so far (see #4 below) worked for me.
So, what I'm taking forever to say is this, no, I never did really connect with Days of Blood & Starlight (I hate that!), but four things: 1) Don't let that discourage you from trying either book 2) Try the audiobook(s) for this series 3) This book/series should be crazy brilliant as a movie, if adapted well - read the book(s) so you know what's up 4) I loved Daughter of Smoke & Bone so much I'm giving this one a try again later to see if I just read it at the wrong time.
(This may be my least sense-ical and/or logical review in a long, long time if not ever . . . . hoping my four points help a bit!)
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SEARCY, Ark. (KTHV) - "I'll always remember that first dog," says Sam Young. He is a sweet dog that the Young family thought could do no harm. Wenoka Young explains, "Just disappeared one day. He was kind of an escape artist."
Dozer would find a way to leave the house and roam around the neighborhood, or that is what they thought was happening. Young says, "We got a call from someone who lived about 20 miles away from us, so we knew at that point, he had actually been stolen."
This would happen time and time again. So Wenoka Young decided she would get him neutered in case the thief was stealing him for breeding purposes. While she was there, she also had a microchip implanted.
Soon after, Dozer was gone yet again. Young explains, "Every animal we saw for four years, within a 20 mile radius, that even remotely resembled him, we would stop and check that animal out to see if it was Dozer."
Four yearshad goneby and just when the family had given up all hope, they got a phone call. Sam explains, "'We're looking for a Wynoka Young. We have a black lab named Dozer.' What? So we grab the phone and rush to Mom. You know, mom, mom, mom!"
The call came from Independence, Missouri. Dozer's microchip was identified him as the Young's pet. After an 8-hour car ride to pick up the black lab, 16-year-old Sam was thankful his mother took the time to invest in a microchip that brought the two best friends together again.
He says, "I can say that that was probably the only reason why I got my dog back."


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Short-sightedness is the inability to see clearly at a distance. Eyesight can usually be corrected by wearing spectacles or contact lenses. Insertion of a clear plastic lens in front of the existing lens is a procedure that aims to improve vision in short-sightedness.
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