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Terry Norton
Actor Terry Norton Movies / Films:From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money (1999) Dust Devil (1992)
Reviewed Movies Starring Terry Norton
From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money (1999)
This movie is about a bunch of bank robbers. When member messes around with a vampire and becomes bitten and thus forth a vampire himself. He comes back and slowly starts to wreak havoc.
Dust Devil (1992)
Dust Devil (1992) is a would-be great movie but fell short somewhere. I really liked the buildup and the underlying lore behind the dust devil but something was way off. I think the editing must have…


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"Generally the sectors that are creating the most demand are health care and health services."
Woods & Poole senior economist Martin Holdrich.
"We would expect growth in hospitals, nursing homes, physical therapy. Even if the population wasn't aging, we would expect that some in the Houston area, because Houston's population itself is growing, and people consume proportionately more health care as the population grows."
Woods & Poole forecasts Fort Bend County will lead the region in adding new jobs, averaging more than 3% growth per year through 2015. It projects the Houston metro area as a whole will grow about 1.5% per year, compared to a national average of just over 1%.

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UPDATE: Seven people from around the world have been arrested in connection with the StubHub hacking case, which resulted in more than $1.6 million in event tickets being stolen.
According to USA Today, authorities still do not know exactly how the cyber thieves gained access to the accounts.
Three people were arrested in London, two in the New York area, and one in Spain. Authorities say that the suspects resold the tickets and worked with several people to launder the money using international wire transfers and PayPal.
Arrests are expected to be announced today in the case of more than 1,000 StubHub customer accounts that were hacked last year.
The cyber thieves used the accounts to purchase tickets through the online ticket re-seller. Officials with the company say arrests are being made across international borders.
A press conference was held Wednesday in New York with London and Royal Canadian Mounted Police officials, according to CBS Washington.
The San Francisco-based StubHub says the thieves did not break through its security. Rather, the thieves were able to get the customers' log-ins and passwords through other websites and retailers or from key-loggers or other malware on the customers' own computers.
StubHub refunded money to all of the customers who were affected.
StubHub is owned by eBay. It is the leading online seller of concert, sports, theater and other tickets. It offers brokers and fans a way "to buy or sell their tickets in a safe, convenient and highly reliable environment," according to their website.
Other companies such as Target, LinkedIn, eBay and Neiman Marcus have also been victims of cyber thieves within the past year.
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We reported a few days ago that Rovio had decided to bring one of its Angry Birds titles on the new BlackBerry 10 platform.
Angry Birds Star Wars had been previously priced at $0.75/€0.5, but in order to celebrate BlackBerry 10's official release, the Canadian company and Rovio decided to offer it for free.
Obviously, the promotion is only available for a limited time, so those who were lucky enough to grab the BlackBerry Z10 these days can get the Angry Birds Star Wars for free.
The BlackBerry 10 version of Angry Birds Star Wars allows players to explore no less than 100 levels, along with lots of bonus levels that can be unlocked.
Angry Birds Star Wars 1.1 is now available as a free download via BlackBerry World and it should be fully compatible with all devices running BlackBerry 10 and higher. Check it out here.


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I recently read a letter to the editor criticizing the Red Lion Diner in Southampton.
I would like to relate a recent experience I had there. I was having lunch with my daughter when we happened to glance out the window and saw an elderly lady tripping. My daughter and a waitress named Debbie ran outside to help her. They got her into her car, and she assured them she was fine to drive and lived very close by. They then both returned to the diner.


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Hispanic Heresy
Dear Sirs,
Just wanted to take a moment to tell you how much I enjoyed your book-- Hispanic Heresy. As a 48 year old Hispanic (of Mexican descent) woman whose white husband often tells her is "prejudiced against her own people", this book was right up my alley. I'm not prejudiced, but I do wish "my people" would try harder in some respects. I absolutely believe that education needs to be made a much higher priority in Hispanic culture AND that getting pregnant as a teen needs to quit being treated as if it's to be expected, not that big a deal or a rite of life.
Regarding the immigration process, I am very sympathetic to the situations in which some of our immigrants and their families find themselves. However, it disturbs me when I sense that some immigrants are making every effort to go through the process legally while others try to beat the system. For years, I have taught ESL classes for adults from varying backgrounds at different locations in the Richardson/Garland area. I used to do so through LIFT and now teach only at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Vietnamese Catholic Church, largely because it's very close to my home. At a teachers' meeting a couple of years ago, one of the teachers who taught at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Garland asked the director what she should do when her students, almost entirely Hispanic, consistently asked if they could skip the chapter in the book which gave an overview of citizenship (including the requirements and some basic government concepts). I thought this was odd because my Vietnamese students tended to be the complete opposite with an added enthusiasm for this chapter and always with more questions regarding the process than what the book covered. I was saddened, and even embarrassed in front of the Vietnamese teachers, when the director told the teacher from Good Shepherd, that she could just go ahead and skip it. I realize it's a simplified example of the attitudes of our Hispanic immigrants, but it truly bothered me. Why wouldn't such information matter to these Hispanic students?
As the daughter of a 30 year U.S. Marine, I am especially proud of my father and all the Hispanics who serve in our military, recognizing that this is not a small number.
I realize that I'm lucky, having had parents who always prioritized education and discipline despite, or possibly because of, their own simple backgrounds. My dad's enlisted man's salary, along with a lot of sacrifice on my parents' part, paid for private school for their four children. Their making my education a priority are the reason I ultimately got my degree and became a CPA.
I knew I'd ramble. I didn't mean to. I am a mere simpleton, but wanted to be sure and give my two cents to the three of you. Thanks so much for writing this book.
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Change of Course Planned at White Horse
KINGSTON - The Suquamish Tribe's business arm is wasting no time planning improvements to the White Horse Golf Club, but any change with the undeveloped housing lots around the course isn't likely soon.
That was the message from tribe and Port Madison Enterprises representatives Thursday morning during a news conference at the course with the Northwest Golf Media Association.
First on the docket for PME and Touchstone Golf, the company hired to operate the 18-hole course, is to make the course easier to play for the average golfer. Second is building a clubhouse.
"We hope we might have something under construction next year," PME Chief Executive Officer Russell Steele said.
In February PME, the tribe's business arm, bought White Horse from Columbia State Bank of Tacoma. Columbia State got White Horse when it absorbed American Marine Bank, which had taken over the course and 159 undeveloped housing lots during foreclosure proceedings from developer Bob Screen.
The course, opened in 2007 amid the rolling terrain between Indianola and Kingston, developed a reputation as a punishing test for most average golfers, and never developed the clubhouse, resort or spa that were parts of the original plan.
Steele said PME won't likely build the hotel or spa — it already operates the Angeline Spa and Clearwater Casino Resort in Suquamish — though it is working on its plans for next year, which it hopes will include a clubhouse.
Given the economy, decisions on the housing lots aren't likely soon, Steele said. Steele and Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman said the PME board and Suquamish Tribal Council are still trying to determine what it might do — if anything — with those lots.
"It wouldn't be anything to the size it was proposed," Steele said. "There's even the possibility that we wouldn't do any."
Later, Forsman said the tribe is considering the full spectrum of options ranging from leaving the lots wooded to developing all of them.
"I don't think either of those ends are going to happen," he said.
The tribe is in the process of planning a meeting with people who live in the community around White Horse, he said.
"We're not going anywhere," Formsan said. "They know we're here for the long haul."
A large part of the impetus for acquiring the course and lots was that it would add back some of the tribe's historic landholdings, which were largely sold off to private owners in an allotment process in the early 1900s.
A portion of the 375-acre White Horse development is already in the Port Madison Indian Reservation. The land is currently in fee status, meaning property taxes are paid to the county. Forsman said discussions to covert the land to trust status will likely occur in the future.
The tribe will make plans for the property thinking generations ahead, he said.
More immediately, PME plans to make alterations to the golf course.
Bruce Christy, general manager at White Horse, who has been there since the course opened, said four course architects have submitted proposals to make minor alterations to make the course easier to play.
"It's not like it's broken," he said. "It's just that it's hard."
The work is expected to be done this winter and the course will remain open during the work.
Prices have also dropped to be more in line with comparable courses in the region at $35 during summer for 18-holes midweek, and $49 on holidays and weekends. Previously, prices were as high as $63, while the course didn't offer amenities — most conspicuously a clubhouse.
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Wonderful park! Sites were a littled cramped but the park was clean and absolutely beautiful. Also conveniently located. Would definitely recommend. - dlouroberts0419
Mar 2014 - $20.00
The park is small with only 25 sites. The park has undergone some major renovations and some are still in progress. The park has all new water lines and each site has 50amp service. The road in the campground and each site has been newly paved. They are in the process of creating a patio area for each site with a lantern pole and fire ring. It appears they are about 50% complete. The site we had was nice; although, a little difficult to back into because of several trees. The campground was quite during our stay with few open sites. AT&T cell service is good as was out MiFi service. There is no camp store and nothing close by. There is a museum, a replica one room school building, an old meeting hall and church, as well as some structures from the CCC era. I did not use the bathhouse so cannot comment. This is a great park for a true get a way! - dtaylor
Aug 2013 - $22.00
The park is in the process of a MAJOR renovation. Each site has been upgraded to 50/30 amp connection and new electrical boxes. New water lines and site connections at each site as well. Per the staff, in the upcoming weeks, they are going to re-pave the roads through the campground. They are also going to do additional leveling and pave all of the sites in the campground. (Staff said they were behind on getting the paving done because of all the recent rains.) About the park: There is no clear signage indicating where campers check-in. When you do find the office, it is hit or miss if someone is there. I did manage to flag down someone who turned out to be the campground host. He was great and got us checked in. He came by our site several times to check on us and demonstrated the new water connections. Bathrooms were clean and well kept. Grounds were clean and again well kept. We really liked camping here and will return when in the area again. - dtaylor


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is the advantage of Direct Drive surface supplied air unit?
In compressor
design, simple is better. The Third Lung Direct Drive
units don't have belts and pulleys. Fewer components mean even
fewer maintenance concerns. More importantly, the Direct Drive
compressor can handle high RPM's and produce more air. Our older
compressors had to be stepped down by way of a pulley, as they
handled only half the rpm's that the engine generated. The result
is a unit that can provide an extended operating depth for multiple
Third Lung 275, 325 and the 460 look a lot alike. What are the differences?
The 275,
325 and the 460 Direct Drive Third Lungs use different compressors
and/or engines and have differing number of diver sets. (A set
is the maximum number of divers that can descend to the deepest
operating depth.) The 275-DD is a single piston system on a 2.5
hp Honda that can support 2 divers from 45 to 75 feet. Its main
advantage is that it's only 32 pounds-- about the same weight
as a single tank SCUBA rig. If the divers must carry a system
over a great distance to get to their entry point, the 275-DD
would be very attractive.
The more
active hooka diver would be well advised to select the 4.0 hp
Honda offered with the 325-DD. The 275-DD's 2.5 hp Honda engine
is working at full capacity during a dive. A complete overhaul
can be anticipated after 200 to 300 hours of operation. For many
recreational divers, this number represents years of use; to some,
a single season. The 325-DD has the same single piston system
that the 275-DD has but is mounted on a 4 hp Honda engine. Like
the 275-DD, it can support 2 divers from 45 to 75 feet. The 325-DD
comes standard with setups for three divers (estimated depths
for three divers is 15 to 30 feet.) It weighs 48 pounds. The advantage
of the 4 hp engine over the smaller 2.5 hp engine is the 4 hp
is actually quieter and works less hard, resulting in less engine
maintenance and repair. Overhaul is anticipated from 500 to 800
hours of operation. The 325-DD is a good choice for the more active
recreational diver.
The 460-DD
is a double piston system and produces enough air for 4 divers,
supporting them from 40 to 60 feet. It is also equipped for 4
divers. It uses a 5.5 hp Honda and weighs 55 pounds. The 460-DD
is the workhorse of the Third Lung's line and is the perfect selection
for the diver looking to get the highest possible performance
from a hooka system.
True, Third Lung
diving is almost as easy as snorkeling. The freedom of swimming
unencumbered by SCUBA tanks will certainly remind you of snorkeling
or free diving. Still, whenever you breathe air while under water,
you are operating under a different set of rules. Training is
required for everyone who uses the Third Lung. The training could
be a traditional open water SCUBA certification course or a Recreational
Hookah Diver course. The latter course was specifically designed
for Recreational Surface Supplied Air Diving through the joint
efforts of both Third Lung and the National Association
of Underwater Instructors (NAUI).
Courses involve about 30 contact hours and can be completed in
as few as 5 days depending on available scheduling time for both
instructor and students. With proper training and proper maintenance
of equipment, hooka diving can be extremely safe. Third
Lung has been accident free since it's inception in 1969.
your use of a Third Lung to dive in overhead environments will
be limited. Only slight penetrations are possible, and they should
never be attempted without a back up air source. If you have evaluated
a dive site and been able to determine that a Third Lung is appropriate,
you can add additional hose lengths to increase your linear penetration
range. Always be aware that hooka diving follows different rules
than SCUBA; make certain that your air hose is free from potential
entanglement or damage.
The Third
Lung's advantage is that it is easy to find your way back out.
Just pick up your hose as you exit from the overhead environment.
The disadvantage is if the unit shuts down when the diver is exploring
an overhead environment, the diver is without breathing gas and
unable to make a free ascent. If you use your Third Lung in an
overhead environment, you should always carry an alternative air
source, such as the Third Lung egress system. Some situations would
also lend themselves to placing a safety SCUBA rig in reserve,
a common practice in any overhead diving scenario.
You might
be surprised, but there is less water resistance in towing a Third
Lung than in swimming with a full set of SCUBA gear. Considering
that most Third Lung dives are shared between two or three people,
swimming with a Third Lung is very easy. Conditions can increase
the drag; windy days may make towing more noticeable. Many people
simply drift dive on days when the wind is a bit strong, allowing
the surface unit to gently tow them along through a dive.
Third Lung rides well on waves and is even built to take a splash.
If conditions are suitable for safe recreational diving, the
Third Lung will handle the waves. Breaking waves near shore, however,
are a different concern. A breaking wave in the surf zone or a
large wake from a boat could flip the Third Lung unit. The user must
seek safe operating areas as part of their pre-dive checklist.
If you are
diving from shore, a hands-on transfer through the surf is essential.
If you are diving from a boat, take special care in placing the
Third Lung over the boat's transom and into the water. You could
flip your Third Lung is it isn't lowered straight into the water.
When in doubt, consult the owner's manual for proper launching
The dive
is over.
should the compressor develop problems during a dive, the diver
might first be alerted of the air disruption when he or she no
longer hears the gentle tapping created while the compressor is
running. The tapping channels down the hose to the diver. If the
divers do not notice the cessation of tapping, then breathing
becomes restrictive at first, followed by an out of air situation.
In either case, the diver must begin an immediate slow ascent
to the surface. While free ascents from shallow depths are relatively
easy, they are not without risk. Too fast an ascent can result
in an pressure injury to a lung. Our recommendation is to have
a back up Egressor Air Reserve System for each diver. The Egressor
is standard in the XE package and is worn, hardly noticeably,
in the small of the back It provides a very small back-up SCUBA
reserve for emergency situations.
Third Lung
hoses run off of the compressor unit in stages. First, a 10-foot
heat hose cools the air as it leaves the compressor. A 60-foot
common hose connects to the heat hose, leading to a split that
supplies the 20-foot Diver's hoses. This system allows the divers
to swim apart but keeps them within 40 feet of each other. All
hoses use sturdy, reliable Quick Release Swivels that prevent
air interruptions caused by hose kinks. The hoses may all be attached
to each other in line, allowing a single continuous hose length
of 100 to 140 feet.
If that's
the way the customer wants it, that's the way the customer gets
it. No arguments, no additional cost. Not only do our customers
prefer a single common hose leading off of the compressor, there's
a solid performance reason behind the design. More hose does not
create better performance. More hose equals more resistance (ore
work for the compressor), more buoyancy (more lead hose required
for the divers to wear) and more hose management (just a distraction
that gets in the way of your fun). Another key point is that the
diver's stay within 40 feet of each other. We think that it is
a lot safer than being able to separate by more than 100 feet.
The single
shared hose eliminates these problems. While others might tell
you that separate hoses provide better breathing, be wary. We
still dive the common hose without ever noticing increased breathing
resistance, and we are happier that we have eliminated the hassles
that additional hoses create. Here at Third Lung, we
can configure the hose on your personal diving system any way
we want it-- but we'd suggest that you try the single common hose
before modifying your Third Lung to use multiple hoses from the
Because different
people breathe differently. It would be misleading to state that
a system "truly" or "without a doubt" supports
a certain number of divers to a definite depth. While we could
quote one "best depth" rating, in the real world people
breathe at different rates. For instance, the navy averages a
diver's air consumption as falling within a cubic foot per minute
(cfm) to 1 cfm. That's quite a difference. The mechanics of determining
maximum depth are not complicated: the deeper you dive, the less
air you get from the compressor. The amount you will receive drops
by half in the first 33 feet. Four divers who breathe cfm each
can go deeper than four divers that breathe 1 cfm each. That's
why we use ranges. We want you to know before you buy.
While we
make bottles that attach to a Third Lung, they are not reserve
tanks. Instead, they are accumulators designed for commercial
application. A reserve tank is a back up air source, while an
accumulator simply allows the diver to work a bit harder at times.
Sometimes, with exertion, the diver can over-breathe the compressor's
capability to produce air. The accumulator allows the diver a
little extra air for short bursts. The problem is that the accumulator
silences the tapping heard through the hoses (a situation that
could be confused for an out-of-air emergency).
The diver will not know the compressor has stopped unless they
are communicating with a tender on the surface.
The Egress
system, or some other pony bottle/SCUBA backup, is the safest
insurance against an out-of-air emergency. The Egress system's
Drop Weight CummerBelt fits comfortably around your waist and
and provides you with both a weighting system and an emergency
air source. Unfortunately, SCUBA tanks and regulators all cost
about the same, be it for a 14 cubic foot Egress bottle or a full
size 80 CF SCUBA tank. In spite of the cost, the Egress system
is the best possible backup for your family during their hooka
Most likely
because you don't dive in South Florida or the Caribbean. Here,
in our backyard, the Third Lung is commonplace. You'll
see them in use by recreational boaters an on live-aboard yachts.
Some of the best lobster hunters in the Caribbean swear by their
Third Lungs. On the west coast, recreational surface supplied
air diving is relatively new.
The intake
filters that are supplied by the compressor manufacturer are plastic
housings with only a piece of felt as the filtering media. They
only filter dust, not carbon monoxide, water or carbon dioxide.
They do not provide an additional safety margin or relevant benefit
for either the diver or the machine while at sea. Also, the intake
holes point directly up, where rain and water spray may easily
enter. This position allows the felt to become wet or damp and
may lead to interior damage to the compressor. The felt filters
may also mildew if not changed, posing a potential health risk
to the diver.
We take the
felt filter housings completely off. We eliminate the dust catcher
in favor of a cap that keeps rain and seawater from entering the
compressor's air intake while reducing air intake restriction
to a true minimum. The results show with our unmatched performance.
We could leave the felt filter housing on-- if all we were interested
in doing was saving a buck. Third Lung, however, has
always spent that extra buck to do it right!
Air is taken
in high through the remote intake "snorkel/flag staff" The exhaust
is low and exits the engine in the opposite direction being towed.
The engine fan, designed to cool the block, further creates an
air buffer between the exhaust and the intake.
Third Lung
compressors are tested and meet the same grade air (E) required
for scuba. Third Lung furthers the detail by adding
a DRY snorkel cap to the remote intake.
you need comes with the Maintenance Kit (standard to the XE).
Hose the system down, following owner manual instructions. Attach
the blower to the heat hose and dry the Third Lung quickly and easily.
Next, use Corrosion X
to lightly spray the engine. When everything has dried, put your
unit away. The regulators should be serviced yearly by any full
service dive shop. Follow the Honda owner's manual for maintenance
requirements for the engine.
neither statement is true. The manufacturers of oil-less compressors
do not have a specific design for diving or for construction.
How the oil-less compressor is utilized varies, just like any
other light engine. For instance, a gasoline engine might be used
to run a lawn mower, a go-cart, or in our case a Surface Supplied
Air diving system. It's still the same engine. The same is true
of the oil-less compressor. It has a myriad of uses. Please don't
be mislead. None of the manufacturers of oil-less compressors
used in the recreational dive industry certify these compressors
as air breathing or for diving.
Third Lung
adapts its oil-less compressors to withstand the harsh marine
environment as well as to provide the same quality air as required
for SCUBA (Compressed Gas Association Grade E). Don't believe
claims that one oil-less compressor is a diving compressor while
another is not. Ask for printed test results. It either meets
the criteria for air quality or it doesn't. The proof is in the
The metal
fitting's swivel capabilities are limited at best. We used them
for years until we developed the plastic Quick Release Swivel
fittings. These QRS fittings are sturdy, will not accidentally
disconnect and eliminate kinks with their swivel action. The plastic
fittings have several additional benefits over metal fittings.
Metal fittings will oxidize quickly in the marine environment.
Third Lung QRS fittings will provide years of trouble-free
use. While it is possible to break a QRS fitting, we rarely receive
calls for replacements. If a QRS fitting does break, they are
inexpensive and can be replaced with a simple wrench.
We don't
want to waste your time with all sorts of industry figures and
jargon, but the 275 and 325 cases are manufactured of High Density
Polyethylene (HDPE) and will provide a lifetime of protection
to your Third Lung. The fact is, we've been using these cases
for years. We haven't had to replace a single case due to cracking,
U/V deterioration or melting. Any marketing claim by other manufacturers
that materials like Cross-Link Polypropylene are superior to High
Density Polyethylene is in the real world, simple balderdash.
We stand on our successful record of real-world use.
Even the
largest Third Lung units take up much less than the equivalent
weight and space required for two SCUBA divers planning two dives.
The 275-DD, with cover, measures 17 inches by 24 inches by 17
inches. The Textilene Gear Bag is 28 inches in length and 12 inches
in diameter. The 275-DD weighs 32 pounds. The 325-DD, with cover,
measures 17 inches by 24 inches by 17 inches. The Textilene Gear
Bag is 28 inches in length and 12 inches in diameter. The 325-DD
weighs 48 pounds. The 460-DD, is mounted on a round dish with
a diameter of 18 inches. It is 15 inches high. The Textilene Gear
Bag is 28 inches in length and 12 inches in diameter. The 460-DD
weighs 55 pounds. With such compact dimensions, your
Third Lung can easily stow on any size boat.
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Spring is here, and that means lawn chores. "Grass is a weed," my wife and I tell each other. But with 3/5 of an acre, much of it lawn, we have a lot of grass to care for.
Aside from mowing, one of my first tasks every year is weed control. I'm not anal-retentive about this — though I used to be — but I do like to eliminate most of the worst offenders. Dandelions are my nemesis.
Many of my friends use Roundup to control weeds in their lawns. I use a weedpopper. People think I'm crazy, but I love the thing. Here's why:
- It's cheap. Mine cost me something like $5 a decade ago. It's still in excellent condition. How much does Roundup cost?
- It's quick. It takes no more time to remove a dandelion with my weedpopper than it does to spray it with an herbicide.
- There's no setup. When you spray weeds, you've got to get your equipment out and fill the tank. When you've finished, you need to rinse everything. With my weedpopper, I pick it up and go.
- It's safe. Here's the material safety data sheet for Roundup (PDF).
I love the "decrease in survival" for the rats. Translation: it kills them.(See Angie's comment below.) I wouldn't let a four-year-old play with a weedpopper, but it's quite safe for adult use.
- It's effective. It takes a couple days for weeds sprayed with Roundup to shrivel and die (along with the grass around them). The weedpopper targets the weed precisely and removes it immediately.
- It provides exercise. Yes, to use a weedpopper, you need to be able to crouch and stand, crouch and stand. It's not a lot of exercise, but it's more than I'd get carrying a sprayer.
- The sense of satisfaction. When I pop a dandelion from the ground, it makes a pleasing ripping noise. I then toss the weed into the bucket with its mates. It's a dandelion graveyard.
A weedpopper isn't for everyone, but I do think it's an excellent choice for those with small lawns. (And, obviously, I use it on my very large lawn.) I have a friend who is anal-retentive about his lawn — it's a thing of beauty. He uses a sprayer. I gave him a weedpopper for his birthday last year thinking it might be handy for spot weeding, but he won't use it.
"It puts divots in my lawn," he says. I've been using a weedpopper for fifteen years (this is my second one), and have never been bothered by unusual divots. But if these might bother you, then a weedpopper isn't a good choice. For everyone else, it's a cheap and useful tool.
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Rev. Mark Collins (photo) of Yorktown, Texas, enjoys a national reputation as a portrayer of George Washington. Since July 4, 2002, Rev. Collins has formally played the role of George Washington at numerous historical re-enactments for churches, the military, schools, rallies, political parties, parades, and "home schooling" events (such as "Frontier Days"). Among his film credits, Rev. Collins portrayed George Washington in The Revolution, a 13-hour mini-series for the History Channel in 2006. He has also been cast as George Washington in a soon-to-be released DVD of the documentary entitled "Behold a Pale Horse," which includes frank assessments of the direction and future of our Republic from several prominent leaders in the "freedom movement."
The decisive role of earnest prayer answered by God's Providence was vividly illustrated as the bedrock moral principle in the life of George Washington when Rev. Collins dramatically portrayed General George Washington before the mesmerized attendees of the "Business & Professional" Chapter luncheon meeting of The John Birch Society in Houston, Texas, on Friday, October 21, 2011. This reporter witnessed the noteworthy event.
Rev. Mark Collins certainly fits the part. At about 6'4'', Rev. Collins is approximately the same height as the Father of our Country, and as has an uncanny facial resemblance to Washington....
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Love the electrified hair. Full view is a real gem
Congrats Funkster Looks like Tesla is his hair stylist...
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Funny stuff. Can't complain gettin' back seat to your entry, a-gain. Congrats, great job. You guys make me wanna jus get better.
Another beautiful entry funkwood, congrats on the trophy..
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The Sims 4 is the fourth entry in EA's simulation franchise. It gives players a deeper connection with the most expressive, surprising and charming Sims ever in this single-player offline experience. The Sims 4 encourages players to personalize their world with new and intuitive tools while offering them the ability to effortlessly share their creativity with friends and fans.
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Sneezing, wheezing, watery eyes, and a runny nose aren't the only symptoms of allergic diseases. Many people with allergic rhinitis also report feeling "slower" and drowsy. When their allergies are acting up, they have trouble concentrating and remembering.
Millions of people experience allergy symptoms caused by indoor allergens. These culprits include dust mite droppings, animal dander, cockroach droppings, and molds. While avoiding allergens is the most effective treatment approach, strict avoidance isn't always possible. This winter, as temperatures drop and you begin spending more time indoors, consider making the following changes to minimize your allergy symptoms.
You don't want to be a Scrooge. You really don't. But every holiday season you wonder why your "seasonal" allergies are still bothering you. Why are you stuck sneezing, wheezing, and coughing while everyone else is caroling, sleighing, and spreading cheer?
With its cooler temperatures, beautiful colors, and fun activities, fall is a favorite season for many people. But the arrival of harvest season also signals the arrival of fall allergies, causing headaches, stuffy noses, and sneezing that can put a damper on fall fun. If you're one of more than 50 million Americans with allergies and asthma, the following tips can help you find relief and enjoy fall to the fullest.
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As one of the most celebrated players in NFL history, former Pittsburgh Steeler Jerome Bettis knows the importance of staying at the top of his game. For Jerome, whose impressive rushing skills earned him the nickname "The Bus," keeping in tiptop shape demands more than a healthy diet and exercise routine; he also has to contend with asthma and severe food allergies. But with his asthma under control and his anaphylaxis action plan in place, nothing can stop "The Bus."
Seasonal allergic rhinitis, often referred to as hay fever, affects millions of people worldwide. Symptoms include sneezing, stuffiness, a runny nose, and itchiness in the nose, roof of the mouth, throat, eyes, or ears. These allergic reactions are most commonly caused by pollen and mold spores in the air, which start a chain reaction in the immune system.
Spring is in the air, and so are billions of tiny pollens that trigger allergy symptoms in millions of people. This condition is called seasonal allergic rhinitis, commonly referred to as hay fever.
The holiday season can gift you with more than you've wished for if you have allergies and asthma. Holiday traditions, such as Christmas trees, menorahs, and poinsettia plants, can cause symptoms. Those hosting holi-day gatherings can also unknowingly present guests with the gift of sneeze. Here are six tips to help you have the least amount of allergens in your home when you invite guests over during the holiday season.


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SNELLVILLE -- Brookwood picked up three wins in the Brookwood Invitational, blanking defending Class AAAA champion Jones County 8-0, defeating Veterans 5-3 and rolling past East Coweta 12-5 this weekend.Brandi Jones got the win over Jones County, striking out three and allowing two hits. Megan Litumbe was 2-for-3 with a homer, double and three RBIs whle Taylor Sexton was 2-for-2 in the win over the Greyhounds. Jenny Blackwell added a run scored and two RBIs and Ambree Muller had a hit, run scored and RBI. Mandy Blackwell led the way against Veterans with a 2-for-3 night that including a triple and three RBIs. Taiylor Rinehart was also 2-for-3 with a double and RBI and Nicole Truett was 1-for-1 with an RBI in the win over the Warhawks. Rachel Hill picked up the win in the circle that included five strikeouts. Ansley Jones got the win over East Coweta by allowing just three hits and no earned runs. Litumbe was 2-for-4 with a homer, double, three runs scored and four RBIs. Mandy Blackwell had a home run, two runs scored and three RBIs and Brandi Jones had a pair of RBIs. Taylor Stercay was 2-for-3 and Susan Norris was 2-for-3 with a double and four runs scored for the Broncos (24-4). SOFTBALL Peachtree Ridge goes 2-1 LAWRENCEVILLE -- Peachtree Ridge (16-9) took a 4-1 win over Lowndes County and a 10-1 victory over South Forsyth, but dropped a tough 6-5 decision to Union County in the Brookwood Invitational. Kayla Jones was 2-for-2 with a double. Sam Pierannunzi and Chandler Frisbie both went 1-for-3, and Noelle Kendig was 1-for-2 for the Lions in the win over Lowndes. Sarah Walker got the win, allowing just one run on four hits for the Lions. Pierannunzi came back in the win over South Forsyth with a 3-for-3 performance at the plate -- including a homer, double and two stolen bases. Miaha Johnson, Walker and Chandler all went 2-for-3 while Ashley Sawdey was 1-for-2 with a homer and three RBIs. Pierannunzi went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and Kayla Jones was 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBIs in the loss to Union County. Mill Creek goes 1-2 HOSCHTON -- Mill Creek got a 7-0 win over Perry, but fell 8-7 to Harrison and 10-2 to Oconee County in the Brookwood Invitational. Tori Mitchell (13-2) got the win over Perry, but also took the loss against Harrison. Taylor Rogers led the way against Perry by going 2-for-3. Chandler Griffin and Anyssa Robles both went 2-for-4. Griffin had a grand slam and Robles a home run in the loss to Harrison. Griffin and Alissa Stringer both went 2-for-2 for the Hawks (21-5-1) in the loss to Oconee County. Buford rolls to three wins LOGANVILLE -- Buford rolled to three wins in the Brookwood Invitational as the Wolves knocked off Loganville 5-0, Luella 7-2 and defending Class AAAA champion Jones County 5-3. Bria Bush picked up the win in the circle against Loganville by recording her fifth complete game and third shutout. Kallie Case was 3-for-4 with an RBI and three stolen bases. Jordan Deep was 3-for-3 with a homer. Tessa Daniels (11-2) got the win over Luella with her 10th complete game. Remington Hasty was 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI while Aly Hicks was 1-for-4 with two RBIs and a double. Deep added a 2-for-4 day at the plate. Bush returned to the circle to get the win over Jones County to improve to 6-3 and got relief help from Daniels. Hasty was 3-for-3 with a triple and two RBIs while Madyson Wynegar was 2-for-3 with two RBIs. Kodi Ricketson was 1-for-3 with an RBI for the Wolves (22-8). Wesleyan wins twice at Milton Tournament ALPHARETTA -- Wesleyan got two wins in the Milton Tournament as the Wolves defeated Woodstock 9-4 and Alpharetta 2-1, but also dropped a 7-3 decision to South Paulding. Amanda DeLaPierre got the win in the circle against Woodstock. Landyn Duley was 2-for-2 wth a two-run homer and three runs scored. CaraMia Tsirigos went 3-for-3 with an RBI and Dacia Jones was 1-for-2 with two RBIs. Jones picked up the loss in the circle against South Paulding. Katie Frerking led the way at the plate by going 2-for-3 with two RBIs. Jones rebounded to pick up the win against Alpharetta by striking out three and working out of a bases-loaded, no-out situation in the fifth with no runs scoring. Frerking had both RBIs for the Wolves and Caitlin Crabill was 1-for-3 at the plate with a run scored for Wesleyan (13-9). Providence goes 3-2 at Milton Tournament ALPHARETTA -- Providence Christian went 3-2 over the weekend at the Milton Tournament. Providence got wins over Forsyth Central 9-4 and Druid Hills 15-0 on Friday and 8-6 over Milton on Saturday. The Stars fell 7-6 to Social Circle and 13-0 to White County on Saturday. Providence led 6-2 going to the bottom of the seventh against Social Circle when the Redskins rallied for five runs to claim the win. But the news was better as Providence built an 8-0 lead against Milton and held on for the two-run victory. For the weekend, MacKenzie Tuttle went 8-for-14 with five runs scored and eight RBIs. Jessie Kowalewicz was 6-for-12 with seven runs and five RBIs and Brittany Tuttle was 5-for-14 with eight runs scored and eight stolen bases. Katy Barry added a 6-for-13 weekend with six runs scored and two RBIs while Bri Canady was 6-for-13 and Bethany Smith added four hits and six RBIs for Providence (10-12). VOLLEYBALL Buford splits pair SUWANEE -- Buford split a pair of matches on the final day of the Gwinnett County tournament as the Wolves defeated Providence Christian Academy 25-21, 25-14 and dropped a 27-25, 25-12 decision to North Gwinnett. Maddie Jones had eight kills and Kaitlin Harper had three kills and 21 blocks for the Wolves in the win over Providence. Codiann Amis added 13 digs. Jessica Falletta had 12 kills and five aces in the loss to North. Maggie Roper added 11 kills and 15 digs while Bailey Hicks had 28 assists for the Wolves (14-10). Hebron Christian wins two SUWANEE -- Hebron Christian Academy picked up two wins in the Gwinnett County tournament as the Lions defeated Shiloh 25-13, 21-25, 15-10 and Mountain View 25-19, 25-21. Eden Murray had 28 kills and Maddi Roof had 13 kills while Savannah Blalock had 41 assists for the Lions (22-15). Hebron also dropped a 28-26, 25-21 decision to Parkview. Norcross wins twice in Blessed Trinity Invitational ROSWELL -- Norcross picked up a pair of wins at the Blessed Trinity Invitational as the Blue Devils defeated Westminster 6-25, 25-22, 15-9 and St. Vincents 25-17, 19-25, 15-9. Norcross did drop two matches as McIntosh took a 25-15, 23-25, 15-7 win and Johns Creek won 25-21, 25-15 over the Blue Devils. Kamilah Bakari had 21 kills and 18 blocks while Nicki White had 24 kills. Lindsay Holmes added 34 digs and Emma Wheaton had nine aces for Norcross (15-13). CROSS COUNTRY Brookwood takes boys title at Atlanta Classic DOUGLASVILLE -- Brookwood boys cross country team placed four runners in the top 15 as the Broncos captured the team title at the Atlanta Classic. Gabe Gomez placed sixth overall with a time of 16:10 to finish as the top Brookwood runner. Austin Veith followed with a ninth-place finish with a time of 16:15. Rounding out the order of finish for the Broncos included Chad Ceder in 12th (16:31), Joseph Buda in 15th (16:39) and Eliseo MaGallon in 53rd (17:22). Brookwood won the title with 89 points. Mill Creek placed fourth overall in the boys division as Eric Westog led the way for the Hawks with an 11th-place finish and a time of 16:25. Mitch Flammang came in 14th (16:35) and was followed by Andy Hull in 47th (17:16), Tajay Hoppines (17:20) and Tyler Kvietkus in 51st (17:21). On the girls side, Mill Creek placed ninth overall as Rachel Hall placed 18th with a time of 20:24. Rounding out the order of finish for Mill Creek included Lauren Hovis in 46th (21:!5), Emily Giles in 54th (21:25), Ashlee Varnson in 62nd (21:41) and Maria Amorosso in 68th (21:49). Providence places first, third CONYERS -- Providence Christian took home the team title in the girls division and third place in the boys division at the Aubrae Gunderson Invitational at the Georgia International Horse Park. Evangeline Crist captured the individual crown with a time of 20:56 and Ellie Thomas was third with a time of 21:19. Hannah Grice was seventh (22:08), Rebekah Bullard 15th (23:18) and Rachel Bullard 20th (23:40) to lead the way for Providence in the A/AA/AAA section. Jonathan Duffie finished third for the Stars with a time of 18:05 while James Watkins was seventh with a time of 18:10. Owen Chasteen in 11th (18:34), Nate Kindig in 53rd (20:16) and Tony Mills in 69th (20:37) rounded out the scoring for Providence. -- Compiled by Steve Argo To report scores, call 770-339-5850. 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To add insult to injury, I wonder if it was a no bid contract?
For anybody who thinks "18 million" is "pocket change," how about this bid: For ONE Million, I'll start working on TransparentAccounting.org again, hire a team of four other developers (making the team total FIVE including myself), pay each of the four $210,000 for a yearly salary, and account for the differences between their pay an mine for a whole entire year.
No, you are right. The reason the Pacific Ocean floor is newer is because it's still actively growing quickly as the surrounding plates move away. So while the Atlantic is newer than the Pacific, the *floor* of the Pacific is generally newer than the floor of the Atlantic. So, in a sense, the parent was correct, but only in a limited sense.
Yes, I did mean the Atlantic coast of the US is older than the west coast / Pacific Rim of Fire side.
I also think it could be reasonably hypothesized that on the Atlantic coast, the gradual slope of the continental shelf / slope / rise could be explained by a longer time period of waves lapping the sediments and such into finer and finer particles. Perhaps explaining how quickly the continents have been drifting apart.
East-coast (of the US) sand is also generally much more fine-grained than west-coast sand, at least south of the glacial areas of the Great Lakes.
The Pacific Ocean is geologically much more new and deeper than the Atlantic side, which has a much more gradual slope on the continental shelf / continental slope / continental rise subduction system between continents. So we know the Atlantic is older.
Another fun (dynamic) map showing some actual geologic and volcanic activity:
Unlike the commercial networks which, in most cases, simply put up certain episodes or certain programs, PBS will be putting up complete seasons of almost all programs. Ultimately, thousands of hours of PBS video will be included — extensive archives & back-catalog, content from PBS broadcast TV spanning all its genres, as well as from local PBS stations, feature-length films and documentaries, live events and performances, exclusive web-only content, and more.
The Olympics last year were what motivated me to attempt to do the TV thing . . . so I found a very small set and got some rabbit ears. It was pleasantly surprising to discover the dual nature of the channel settings available . . . the old analog signal is still full of snow and noise while the digital airwaves really are better than cable. Channels are a little bit longer (e.g. KQED is 09-003, needs to be manually entered with the dash and all. Best of all, no monthly cable bill!
It's likely that the cable / satellite television industry is going to take a hard hit once people figure out that the can get clarity without paying for ridiculous "service contracts" and "package deals" and "bundles".
Fact check (I dug up the old email; apologies to Nasa Ames Research). It was actually with Lockheed Martin.
Here is the job description:
Responsible for installing, configuring and maintaining PC, Macintosh and Linux/Unix, workstations for Lockheed Martin at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California. Ideal candidates will have recent experience working in a large corporate or government IT environment. Work consists of Tier 2 support providing using desk side, telephone and remote access to assist end users in resolving computer related issues. Candidate should have experience working with systems an Active Directory and familiar with various LAN configurations. Efficient troubleshooting skills and resolving problems with little or no documentation are a must. The ability to produce detailed problem descriptions and keep extensive notes must be shown on a daily basis. Position requires shift flexibility and may include night, weekend or holiday work when scheduled. Move computer related equipment up to 50lbs. Required to pass government background check.
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Bachelor Degree in related field or equivalent
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MS Windows XP/2000, OS X, Linux, UNIX, MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Entourage, , Active Directory, Palm Desktop, Mozilla, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Netscape, Safari and MS Remote Desktop Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, SSH.
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Since Microsoft is the most common OS. I would imagine the hurdle here would be to find people who know the rest of the software. I'm sure that is why they interviewed me.
Nowhere in the job description does it say anything about needing to own a car.
SO interesting about the Google doc version is that I don't recall it having so many references to MS products.
I guess since it was a government-type job, and recruiters were involved, somebody got paid for the interview. Unfortunately, that person was not me.
vBulletin makes me want to put a bullet in my head.
Seriously, though, this list is bigger. And better.
Maybe you've not looked hard enough? It does exist, but what most OSS lacks is marketing/promo budget. That is why comprehensive lists like this (eCommerce, ERP, and Business Enterprise) are good.
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Submission SETI is 50 years old, still no sign of ET->
EagleHasLanded writes: The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) is 50 years old next month, and still no sign of intelligent alien life. Paul Davies of the Beyond Center (also Chairman of the SETI Post-Detection Taskgroup ) says it's time to re-think and expand the search for ET.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- It happens nearly every time Marques Maybin goes out.
Maybe it's in the Wal-Mart while he's running errands. Maybe it's at Burger King at 2 a.m. when he gets a late-night craving for fries. Maybe it's in class at Louisville, where he's finishing up a psychology degree he started working on more than a decade ago.
At some point, someone will see the face of the player who lit up Freedom Hall during his basketball career and tell him to hang in there, that if he never needs anything, just ask.
It happens nearly every day. And five years after the motorcycle accident that left him paralyzed below the waist, the former Cardinal star says he still needs the encouragement, still loves it when a 15-minute dash to the grocery store turns into a two-hour chat with whomever is walking by.
"Everybody has been going through this with me," he said. "We're all going through this together. I've never felt alone in this whole thing."
The community that has nurtured him from the second he stepped on campus in 1997 will get a chance to embrace him once again this weekend when the Cardinals host the Marques Maybin Classic. The 13th-ranked Cardinals will host Ohio, Lamar and Indiana State in a three-day round-robin event, with a portion of the proceeds going to help pay for his mounting medical bills.
It's all still a little much for Maybin, the 13th all-time leading scorer in school history. Talking publicly Tuesday for the first time since the accident that cut short his professional career more than five years ago, the 30-year-old Maybin admits he still struggles with the feeling that he let everyone down.
"That's the most emotional part in all of this," Maybin said. "I had so much support. I wanted to succeed for them."
In 2003, Maybin was back home for a time to let his body heal after playing a couple of seasons in Europe. He was just starting to feel good again and hoping to get an invite to an NBA training camp. But all of his dreams vanished in an instant that August when he ran into the back of a pickup truck while riding his bike through his hometown of Clarksville, Tenn.
Resetting his goals hasn't been easy.
"I battle demons on a day-to-day basis," he said. "But people don't let me slow down at all."
Particularly his former teammates. Maybin spent the first three years following the accident in Clarksville trying to get his life back together. He moved to Louisville two years ago to finish his degree but still couldn't bring himself to head back into a gym. The sounds of sneakers on hardwood floors and the heat from a musty gym were just too much.
It took some pleading from former Louisville star DeJuan Wheat to give Maybin the strength to go inside.
"He just wouldn't take no for an answer," said Maybin, who estimated Wheat made 50 or 60 requests before he finally relented.
Sitting in the stands watching a pickup game proved to be another small step toward recovery for the player who says he overachieved the moment Denny Crum offered him a scholarship.
The small steps have a way of adding up. He recently returned to driving and laughs about how the reality of $4-a-gallon gas hit him when he filled up for the first time.
It's a laugh that comes more easily these days. He finds himself watching the Cardinals on television and can't believe it when he hears Crum's words coming out of his own mouth.
"I'll be like, 'Who do I sound like?"' Maybin said.
He misses the game so much he can't really talk about it, though he has no trouble looking at the video clips people post on his MySpace page. Ask him to pinpoint a memory and things get a little fuzzy. Instead he says the thing that sticks out most to him is the vibe in the huddle when things got tight.
"We'd be down with two minutes to go, and I'd like to see who thought we could win and who didn't," he said. "I loved those games when things weren't going so good, but it was closer than people think."
A military kid who was among the most popular players on the team during his career and rarely said the wrong thing doesn't consider himself a role model.
"I try to live right and hope people can pick up whatever they want from it," he says.
Being the star of the show this weekend will be difficult. He'd prefer to stay in the background and groaned last year when a cameraman found him watching from the concourse as the Cardinals beat Syracuse, the first time he'd been back to Freedom Hall since the accident.
"I thought I could sneak in and out," Maybin said.
Then he laughed, knowing he should have known better.
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Natural finish. Mine wasn't coated with anything. Also, everything stuck to it, so the non-stick didn't work. Look for something with Teflon like the GSI soloist or dualist.
Great set for the price
This set is super light and gets the job done. I haven't used it for frying, but other people say that it isn't 1650ml, or non-stick. The handles work fine, but they aren't the best design out there. The two handles on the pot have the ability to sway side to side while holding it, and the lid handle has to be bent inward to be placed back in travel position. It works just fine on the Jetboil with the pot adapter if you stir regularly and watch the flame level. It's not the highest quality, but it's a great first time set for the price.
Great pot/pan for the price!
I've only used it on the trail once but it did what it was supposed to... cooked our meals (2 of us) just fine, boiled water quickly and seems super durable. Plus it's light as a feather... We used it with our MSR Pocket Rocket and it's a perfect fit, bonus points for an 8oz fuel canister fitting snugly inside with our silverware and a rag... Can't beat this combo really....
I told myself after being burned the last...
I told myself after being burned the last time that I would never buy a pot/pan with these thin, folding handles again. However, I am looking at this set up for use when my jet boil with companion cup is not enough. My question is this: how easy are the handles to use when it is cold with cold stiff hands or while wearing gloves?
As a side note has anyone gone from using Aluminum to Titanium and noticed a difference in fuel usage? The Titanium should not transfer heat as efficiently as the Aluminum, and I was wondering if that translated into increased fuel usage or if it is not noticeable.
Thanks in advance!!!
Light and indestructible.
Great solo piece! I use mine with an MSR dragonfly and love it. I might remove the handle on the lid, it is a PITA to get to snap back once you fold it out. I liked the one I got off of SAC so much that I bought a second one. The bottom will discolor a bit and also warp a little, but nothing major. I also picked up two of the BC.com Ti sporks which fit nicely inside the pots and are insanely light.
definatley not non-stick
Has the same bead blasted surface as the long handled spoon, spork, and 700 ml pot. Most definatley not non-stick. That aside the pot works. I can fit a fuel canister in it but not my MSR pocket rocket. I have yet to find a use for the lid other than a plate.
BC needs to change the description... there is not coating on this pot!!!!!!!! just a bead blast
How would this hold up over an open candle...
How would this hold up over an open candle flame such as an 120 hour emergency candle placed in a basic fold out stove. Just in can i need to heat up some noodles in an emergency?
No problem whatsoever. Ti handles heat very well, and the typical stove that this is designed to work with has a considerably higher BTU output than a candle.
Will these hold up over hot camp fire?
I want to use them on a two week hike. I will not be using camp stoves..
Great for One Person
Very compact and light weight. Non stick and durable. Like the mesh carry sack. Great for one person, too small for two. Top notch if you're cooking for one.
Not 1650ml
I ordered this on SAC thinking I was going to get about 1.5L in the pot for snow melting, cooking, etc. I see on Backcountry a better description. However, I measured the volume of the pot and found that if you fill to the very rim you might get 1100ml +/-. The lid filled to the rim is <400ml. Of course in the real world you can't cook with a pot filled to the extreme rim. I'm not sure who wrote the 1650ml but be prepared for something very light (nice), but smaller than advertised(not so nice).
how much was it on SAC?
Is there any chance you have the 1100 ml pot set instead of this 1650 ml pot set?
Backcountry.com Titanium Cookset - 1650ml.
Ripper pans - Big enough to boil small Croc's or a leg of Koala, too small for a Red Roo steak, but they can be hard to catch, so no worries.
Teriff comment, mate! Glad to see a gnarly sense of humor in this bit of trivia - haven't tried to cook ANY of those critters yet, but who knows....maybe I'll be able to give it a whirl one day!
Who in the world would kill and/or cook a koala?!?
Used as a secondary set (I have a GSI fancy non-stick nested stuff set as primary) on a three night backpacking trip with some equipmentless friends and ended wondering why I would ever want to carry the GSI set on two person trips. This thing is light and works perfectly for two people. This might change me to ultralight backpacking. I am now watching SAC for a pair of ti cups (just got the knife/fork/spoon set- two thumbs up) and then I'm set.
Not really 1650ml!
The product is fine. The marketing is misleading. If you buy this on SAC (as I did,) it doesn't tell you that the pot is only 1.3 liters, and the remaining 350ml is the volume of the lid. Ended up being too small and I returned it. Too bad, so sad.
Any plans to make a flat top with drain...
Any plans to make a flat top with drain holes for this piece to replace the pan top?
Drop them an email with your product suggestion, in the mean time take a drill to yours and make one!
Just what i was looking for.
Darn good cookset!! Plenty big for my stove(Optimus crux) and fuel can plus wash rag to fit inside. Plus super light. Also love is the coated handles. They do not get hot as others I have had. Definitely worth the price!
Ohhh Yeah! for Titanium
This cookset is unbelievably ultralight and it is the perfect size for me and my fiance. Im also able to fit my bowls at the bottom of the cookset. Love it and cant wait to use it.
Great Tit Cookware for the price
The cook set is well made and amazingly light. It comes in a nice black carrying case. It disperses heat about the best you can expect titanium to do. I am very pleased with the purchase considering that anything of similar quality is at least 20 dollars more. I would recommend this to anyone, as long as they understand that titanium cookware will eventually warp. Great Product! Thanks Backcountry!
cookin me up some grub
I really like this set. great storage case to keep them nice and pretty. they're lightweight. they do scratch up a bit but since they aren't non stick treated i'm not really too worried. The grips do show they are not the highest end titanium pots out there. but who's keeping track anyway when you're eating a well cooked meal in the BC?
Will the backcountry Ti spoon scratch the...
Will the backcountry Ti spoon scratch the surface on this pot? Do I need to use plastic or wood only?
Hi Patrick,
It will just a little, but metal utensils of any kind are fine since there's no finish to worry about.


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Amy!!!! Id like a playdate with Cammie and some Starbucks!
amy or kadie.. i would love any crafting with either of them maybe vinyling!
I need Amy to come teach me how to do metal stamping. I tried and it was less than successful. But I'd settle for a gift card.
I want Amy to come….because I always go to her house
What a great April Fool's idea! I'd happily meet any of the bloggers. I would love to meet Amy in person since she has the coolest name in the world. One of these days the stars will align and Kadie and I will be able to coordinate our visits to family and meet up for an afternoon.
Ha! I was totally ready for Adrianne to come to my house and show me how to be a better blogger and just totally hang for the day Fun little April Fool's joke ladies! Loved it!
O my gosh, too funny. I was like, what the heck, this is really weird…haha
But I'll enter for the Starbucks card! Thanks!!
Brie @ Breezy Pink Daisies
You should have seen my face as I tried to digest the contest! LOL
I would choose you and we would go for Starbucks! (Medbie O'Hanlon on facebook)
Of course I'm somewhat disappointed but great gage and starbucks gift cards are always nice.
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Now the stopwatch is running. At some point, Jay Leno will wonder on national TV: "What were they thinking?"
Consider last year's winners: the Chevrolet Volt and the Ford Explorer. New technology abounded in both. The Volt cunningly reinvented the hybrid diesel locomotive, where an internal combustion engine shares the work with batteries to power the vehicle. But the price tag was an electric shock, and only 6,142 were sold in the first 11 months of 2011, far below the goal of 10,000. The Volt's credibility also took a hit after its batteries caught on fire in the weeks following three government crash tests. Though federal safety regulators gave the Volt an all-clear last month, concluding that the car does not pose any unusual risk of fire, and GM acted quickly to make modifications to the car that would fix the issue, it remains to be seen how consumers will respond.
Meanwhile Ford included a complicated, glitch-prone electronic application in the Explorer, and while the car was widely praised in the press for other features, owners and journalists found MyFord Touch to be very frustrating. Still, with 121,832 sold as of Dec. 1, the Blue Oval will resolve its teething troubles, possibly with the free major software upgrade it is offering owners this year.
Car and Driver's Tony Swan was editor-in-chief at Motor Trend in the early 1980s and is now on the NACOTY organizing committee. He remembers the Renault Alliance being named Motor Trend's Car of the Year in 1983, and also to Car and Driver's 10 Best.
"The problem for any new car magazine is that it's impossible to forecast what the car's durability/reliability performance will be," Swan said.
Also on the NACOTY panel is Scott Oldham, editor-in-chief at Edmunds.com. "You could come up with a piece of junk, but if others are junkier, your piece of junk wins car of the year. Still, sometimes your editorial compass is off," he sighed, noting that Edmunds picked the Pontiac Solstice as one of the most significant new cars in 2006. Last month, it made Edmunds' Top 100 Worst Cars Ever. "We got a 'long-termer' (test car)," he said.
Manufacturers are glad to have their cars included on any list that might bring public attention. "Buyers who have already made an emotional decision are looking for a third party endorsement," said Scott Brown of Chrysler Communications.
Tony Quiroga of Car and Driver thinks tying awards to brand new cars is risky, and the magazine includes previous winners in the contest, or losers if they have major changes. "We end up with a list of about 60-70 cars and vote on each car on a 0-100 scale," he said. "The highest and lowest votes are thrown out, the numbers are averaged and we have our 10 Best list," he said. "The Honda Accord has been on the list 26 or 27 times. The BMW 3 Series has the longest consecutive run – on the list through three generations, and since 1992."
Let's look at some decisions from past years. Prior to 1994 there was no overall Car of the Year choice, with multiple judges. Motor Trend started its single award in 1949, while other publications favored "best" lists.
Top 5 questionable Car of the Year winners1972 Citroen SM
French Rubik's cube had fragile Maserati V-6 motor, and 2,200 psi hydraulic system prone to heart attacks. No long-term test, for sure. When Peugeot took over Citroen in 1976, it scrapped unsold survivors.
1971 Chevrolet Vega
Aluminum block, steel-liner emulsion engine had about 20,000-mile lifespan and body had chronic rust issues. "Do you hear what they're saying about Vega?" said the ads. Indeed …
1958 Ford Thunderbird
Cynical replacement for '55-'57 two-seater was 4,000-pound, boxy four-seater pig that outsold handsome predecessor two-to-one. Now worth half as much as the two-seaters.
1981 Chrysler K-cars
Sentimental award for Lee Iacocca and a sigh of relief that Chrysler would continue. A rare case of aiming low and connecting: dogged survivors standbys for rural mailmen.
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Joe Joyce will represent Gloucestershire as the quest for the Bill Beaumont Cup gets underway this weekend.
The Bristol Academy lock starts in the pack against Cornwall at Cinderford on Saturday (3pm KO).
Cinderford provide the bulk of the Gloucestershire side in a team captained by Richmond's Will Warden.
The selection is: Chris Hawkins (Cinderford); Nevaro Codlin (Cinderford), Barney Pascall (Richmond), Kai Done (Cinderford), Lloyd Stapleton (Cinderford); Mike Wilcox (Cinderford), Sam Arnott (Southend); Chris Bundy (Cinderford), Sam Wilkes (Moseley), Mark George (Stourbridge), Will Warden (Richmond – Captain), Ben West (Cinderford), Joe Joyce (Bristol/Dings Crusaders), Will Foden (Cinderford), George Evans (Cinderford).
Replacements: Joe Smart (Cinderford), Nick Selway (Cinderford), Dale Critchley (Cinderford), Luke Allen (Cinderford), Danny Pointon (Cinderford), Liam Hemming (Old Centralians), Spencer Sutherland (Esher).
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Gators' Tebow has one more game to impress Heisman voters
If Florida quarterback Tim Tebow is to become the first sophomore recipient of the coveted Heisman Trophy, he's going to have to win it Saturday.
Not officially, of course, because Heisman ballots aren't due for weeks and the award won't be handed out until Dec. 8 in New York.
But on the field, the Gators' annual meeting with archrival Florida State will be Tebow's final chance to boost his Heisman resume. The Gators can't reach the Southeastern Conference Championship, so the FSU game will be Florida's last until its bowl game.
Tebow has risen to the top of many Heisman lists in recent weeks — especially after Oregon quarterback Dennis Dixon suffered a season-ending knee injury — and could put himself in good position to win the award with a big performance that leads the Gators to a win over the Seminoles.
"All my energy is focused on getting ready for (FSU) and maybe after that I can worry about (the Heisman Trophy)," Tebow said this week.
But Tebow couldn't be faulted for thinking about what he needs to do to sway Heisman voters because, in this case, Tebow's individual goal would serve UF's team goal more than it might help him, anyway. The kind of performance that could earn Tebow the Heisman probably is the only kind of performance that will assure the Gators of a victory — and that's how it's gone for Florida all year.
"I don't think one (player) has had more of an impact (on any team I've coached)," said UF coach Urban Meyer. "(Former Utah quarterback) Alex Smith was phenomenal, but 20 and 20 (rushing and passing touchdowns by Tebow this season)? I'm not sure I've seen that."
Florida State coach Bobby Bowden, who has been around the college game longer than most, said he can't remember another player who accounted for so much of a team's offense.
"We've never seen it," Bowden said. "I could go back to my days when you had the old triple-threat tailback, the back that ran, threw and punted."
Bowden, whose team will have to figure out a way to slow Tebow at Florida Field, thinks the quarterback is deserving of college football's top award.
"My opinion, it's between him and that tailback from Arkansas, Darren McFadden," Bowden said. "If anything would hurt Tebow, (it's that) he's a sophomore. That shouldn't hurt him, but if anything would hurt him, it might be that."
Another factor that might hurt Tebow is that two of the three players he is competing with — West Virginia quarterback Pat White and either Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel or Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing — will get the chance to make an additional impression on voters. The winner of Saturday's Missouri-Kansas game will go to the Big 12 title game, which will be played Dec. 1 — right before Heisman ballots are due.
If Daniel or Reesing leads his team to victory in both those games, he'll likely be the quarterback of a team headed to the national championship game — a tried and true formula for winning the Heisman.
But win or lose the Heisman this year, Tebow will be the prohibitive favorite for next year's award — provided he can stay on the field with a running style that borders on reckless for a quarterback.
"The only thing is, you can't afford to get him hurt," Bowden said. "He was hurt one game and they lost it. He couldn't run against Georgia." Still . . . "He's just unbelievable," Bowden said. "I can't believe how good he is as a sophomore."
The stats: 198-of-289 passing for 2,870 yards, 26 touchdowns and six interceptions; 181 rushes for 749 yards and 20 touchdowns
Notable: Became the first player in Division I-A history to pass for 20 touchdowns and run for 20 touchdowns in the same season. ... Broke the Southeastern Conference record for rushing touchdowns in a season. ... Responsible for almost 75 percent of Florida's offensive yards and TDs.
Here are the top vote-getters in this week's Scripps Howard News Service Heisman Poll, which is the longest-running weekly Heisman poll in the country and has predicted the Heisman winner 17 of the previous 20 seasons.
1. Tim Tebow, QB, Florida, 49 points, 9 first-place votes
2. Chase Daniel, QB, Missouri, 36 points, 1 first-place vote
3. Pat White, QB, West Virginia, 24 points
4. Todd Reesing, QB, Kansas, 13 points
5. Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas, 11 points
Two of the three quarterbacks who are competing with Tim Tebow in the Heisman race — West Virginia's Pat White and either Missouri's Chase Daniel or Kansas' Todd Reesing — will get one more game to impress Heisman voters after Saturday. Here's what they have left:
PAT WHITE QB, West Virginia
Remaining games: Saturday vs. Connecticut; Dec. 1 vs. Pittsburgh
The stats: 120-of-174 passing for 1,391 yards, 11 TDs and three INTs; 147 rushes for 958 yards and 12 TDs
The outlook: White has been up and down the Heisman list this year, but if West Virginia wins out and Oklahoma beats either Missouri or Kansas in the Big 12 title game, White has a good chance to be in the national championship game.
CHASE DANIEL QB, Missouri
Remaining games: Saturday at Kansas; Possibly the Big 12 Championship on Dec. 1
The stats: 309-of-446 passing for 3,590 yards, 30 TDs and nine INTs; 86 rushes for 252 yards and three TDs
The outlook: Daniel is the most prolific passer of the quarterbacks in the Heisman race, but his team is ranked lower (No. 4) in the BCS standings than Reesing's (No. 2) and White's (No. 3). But a win over Kansas on Saturday would change that.
TODD REESING QB, Kansas
Remaining games: Saturday vs. Missouri; Possibly the Big 12 Championship on Dec. 1
The stats: 228-of-360 passing for 2,910 yards, 30 TDs and four INTs; 76 rushes for 202 yards and one TD
The outlook: Reesing would be a Cinderella story on a Cinderella team if Kansas beats Missouri, wins the Big 12 Championship game and earns a spot in the national championship. That might be enough of a story to knock Tebow out of the No. 1 spot.
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Getting There
Night buses from Bali usually arrive just before sunrise. Travellers are often deposited bleary-eyed at a travel agency and subjected to the hard sell. Avoid this by hopping in a yellow bemo going to the bus terminal (5000Rp), where onward transport can be easily organized independently.
It is possible to charter a bemo cheaply, haggle for it. Bemos start running at sunrise.
All the bus destinations are written up clearly at the terminal and it is best to deal directly with the bus companies, rather than the tourist office. The Bayuangga bus terminal is on the west side of town, about 5 km from the centre, on the road up to Bromo. Bemos whisk bus passengers into town (2500Rp). Regular connections with Surabaya, 2 hrs, 28,000Rp, Malang 3 hrs, and Banyuwangi, 4 hrs, 50,000Rp. Night buses to Denpasar, 8 hrs, at least 2 a day at 1200 and 1930, US$13, economy buses are every hour. A/c buses to Singaraja (for Lovina), Jakarta, US$23; Denpasar, Yogya and Solo, US$9, are available at regular times. Many buses to Yogya and Solo go via Surabaya, adding considerable time to the journey. Check whether it's direct.
To Cemoro Lawang, 2 hrs, 20,000Rp, leave when full (15 people). The 1st bus is scheduled to leave at 0700, but there is often a long wait for it to fill up. The last bus to Cemoro Lawnag leaves at 1700. It is possible to charter a minibus for the trip for 180,000Rp. Alternatively, hire an ojek for 60,000Rp, not much fun with a lot of luggage. If you arrive in Probolinggo later than 1600 for Gunung Bromo, the only option is to charter a minibus or hire an ojek (60,000Rp).
TrainThe train station is on the main square or Alun-alun, on Jl KH Mansyur, regular eksekutif and bisnis connections with Surabaya and Banyuwangi. There is a direct economy-class train to Yogyakarta.
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Bank Central Asia, Jl Suroyo. Bank Rakyat Indonesia, Jl Suroyo. BNI, Jl Suroyo.
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Bali is the original magical isle. From the earliest years after its bloody incorporation into the expanding territories of the Dutch East Indies in the early 20th century, Westerners have been entranced by the heady combination of fabulous landscape and mesmerizing culture. Streams cascade down impossibly green mountainsides from sacred crater lakes, while dance dramas are performed to please the gods. Artists and the artistically inclined settled, worked and died amidst the rice fields and temples, reluctant to leave their Garden of Eden.The advent of cheap air travel has brought increasing numbers of visitors, interested more in the attractions of the beach than of the temple and theatre. Today, hundreds of thousands of people visit Bali, many scarcely aware of the world beyond the sun lounger and the cocktail shaker. But while Bali may have changed – and the notion that the island is on the verge of being 'ruined' is a constant motif in writings about the island from the 1930s – the singular magic of the place has not been erased. As tourists continued to pour onto the island the calm was shattered in October 2002 by bombings in Kuta blamed on Jemaah Islamiyah. Many people were killed, and for months afterwards tourists stayed away, savagely damaging the island's economy. Just as plane-loads of sun seekers were starting to return, a second wave of bombings hit Kuta and Jimbaran in 2005 further decimating the island's reputation and economy. It has been a rough decade for the Balinese tourism industry, and some places continue to be affected by low numbers of visitors. However, tourists are again returning in droves, particularly tourists from emerging markets such as Russia and China, and the future is looking bright.


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Styled Maps and wrapping up I/O in style
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Last week at Googe I/O, we made several announcements about updates to our tools for geo developers. I wanted to give you a closer look at one of those updates -- Styled Maps for the Google Maps API v3. You now have more control over how to style the base map within Google Maps API implementations. Styled Maps gives you the ability to change and customize various features of the base map, like changing the color of the water or removing roads altogether. This new styling feature gives you full control to display and customize the parts of the map that lets your data on the map shine. Take a look at this Styled Map Wizard and make the map your own!
If you want to watch this announcement or any of our other sessions, stay tuned to the Google I/O Geo session pages where we'll soon be posting full video from each talk, including complete presentation materials. We've also put together a photo album to recap some of the highlights from our time at I/O:
A big thank you to these 16 companies who met with developers to share their experience in implementing Google Maps and Earth APIs in interesting ways!


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- Open all mail with "EAC" in "Subject" line or with the EAC chair's name in the "From" line.
- Attend meetings regularly. Meetings are held monthly at one of the four campuses, so you must commit to travel to a campus that is not your own. If absent, notify the EAC chair. Multiple absences may result in replacement.
- Review the brief Robert's Rules guide provided here.
- Review agenda and minutes before arriving at the meeting.
- Bring relevant materials. Upon arriving, sign in, take your name tag, and sit at the big table.
- The EAC webpage contains important information and links. Review the bylaws.
- Paying attention to other committee reports can help you build a "big picture."
- Represent your department, your campus, your discipline, your classification (administration, full-time faculty, part-time faculty, classified, AP, student, etc.) and speak up appropriately in the meetings to share that viewpoint.
- Communicate pertinent information to your colleagues and administrators and gather concerns and feedback from them. Make yourself visible as an EAC member.
- Although additional service is not required, please consider enriching your experience as an EAC member by participating on one of its vibrant standing committees or task forces.
- There is a 1/2 day EAC retreat in September during PCC Inservice Week each year that you should plan to attend.
- Consider attending PCC Board meetings when possible.
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Election Day Tea Party Tracking Poll
Which party's candidates do those polled think did a better job campaigning for Congress during this election cycle? Did President Obama's recurring "Republicans can come for the ride, but they gotta sit in back" leitmotif earn majority approval? Survey says...
Tea Party Tracking Poll 10/15/2010
Do Tea Partiers think the mid-term election results will cause President Obama to moderate his agenda? This is the only place to find out.
Tea Party Tracking Poll 10/8/10
What percentage of likely voters somewhat or strongly agree that the GOP will gain control of the House? Survey says...
In Defense of PJTV's Tea Party Tracking Poll
PJTV's Vik Rubenfeld takes on a HuffPoster's critique of the latest Tea Party Tracking Poll, which shows solid support for the Tea Party among Black voters.
The Color of Tea
For the past two years, the public has been bombarded with statements to the effect that the Tea Party movement is supported by white Americans only. This week, the PJTV/Pulse Opinion Research Tea Party Tracking Poll explodes this view.
The PJTV Weekly Tea Party Tracking Poll
Drinking the tea, crunching the numbers, then shooting the video.
PJTV: Poll Shows Voters More Likely to Support Candidate with Tea Party Backing
Fully 79% of voters believe government deficits could destroy the American Dream.
PJTV: Poll Shows Likely Voters Still Support Tea Party
The new PJTV tracking poll for this week shows Tea Party positions still have the support of likely voters.