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Watashi no Nihon Ryokou - My
Japan Trip
seemed like every morning we were throwing belongings into bags
and charging off to the train station, wrestling too-big suitcases
into the passenger cars and barely finding room for them in the
overhead racks.
first two weeks of my trip to Japan consisted of a tour of the
country by rail that took us from the medium-sized port city of
Sapporo, located in the cool northern island of Hokkaido, down
to the pleasant backwater town of Yatsushiro in Kyushu. Along
the way we stopped in Otaru and Hakodate in Hokkaido; and Aomori,
Akita, Yamagata, Nikko, Tokyo, Nagoya, Takayama, Kyoto, Nara,
Himeji, and Hiroshima in Honshu.
last three weeks were spent in Yatsushiro and the surrounding
areas, including Minamata, Mt. Aso National Park, and Kumamoto
City. We spent a night in Fukuoka before returning to the states.
felt like we jumped out of the plane running and never stopped
till we hit the plane back home. It was exhausting, grueling,
was the best time of my life.
day there was something new to see and explore, to learn about.
I saw the thriving city of Hiroshima, which for some reason I'd
expected to be nothing more than a wasteland. I saw the ancient
burial mound of Prince Kanenaga, one of the most influential figures
in fourteenth century Japan. I saw Tokyo's tsukiji, the
largest fish market in Japan. I climbed up and peered into an
active volcano whose lava was a funky green color. I explored
Nikko, home of the most authentic old-style buildings in all of
Japan-and coincidentally, a famous tourist site. I wandered through
dozens of shrines and temples, including the Todaiji near
Nara, home of the Daibutsu, a fifty-three foot bronze buddha
which is housed in the largest existing wooden structure in the
I fed
tame deer and took cable cars up to mountaintops. I explored a
seven-story electronics shop in Tokyo that was only one of many
such retailers in the Akiharaba electronics district. I learned
to write Japanese calligraphy with a brush. I shopped at several
arcades, "shopping streets" that consist of partially enclosed
alleys that can extend for miles.
I ate
soba, sukiyaki, ramen, sushi, sashimi, tempura, and curry,
and discovered that unagidon, baked sea eel on rice, is
my favorite dish in the world.
I immersed
myself in Japanese pop music. I went bowling. I played video games.
I watched NHK and the news and anime and dramas and comedies.
I rode
a bicycle through a maze of machis, down the narrow passageways
between houses and out onto streets clogged with tiny cars.
was breathtaking. The whole country was breathtaking.
essay was originally written in thanks to the Institute of International
Education, without whom this trip would not have been possible.
- Heather Aubrey]
Photos of the
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From exquisite, two-stroke works of art, to four-stroke asthmatic donkeys
MOTO3 REGS for the 125 replacement class were released at Valencia, with the GP Commission finalising technical regulations for the 250 single-cylinder four-strokes.The new series, due to start in 2012, restricts maximum bore size to 81 mm. Other rules include:A rev limit of 14,000 rpmEight engines per rider for the full season.A maximum of four valves, and a single ignition driver. Variable-length inlet tracts are not allowed.Hydraulic or pneumatic valve systems are banned, as are fly-by-wire throttle systemsCamshaft drive must be by chain rather than gear.Variable valve timing or valve opening are banned.Direct injection is not allowed, and fuel pressure maximum is five bar.The maximum price of the engine, including special parts or service contracts, is 12,000 euros.Engine manufacturers must be prepared to supply a minimum of 15 riders.Engine updates or upgrades must be available to all customers at the same time.Six gears maximum, with a maximum of two alternate ratios for each gear. Two alternate primary drive ratios are permitted.A control ECU will govern ignition and fuel injection, and include a rev limiter. Tuning options will be included in the supplied software, and the organisers can swap ECUs at any time; standardised data-logging systems must be used.Chassis must be prototypes, with a minimum total weight of motorcycle and rider of 148 kg.Carbon brakes are banned, as are active and semi-active suspension systems, which must use steel springs.
Posted: 09/11/2010 at 19:17
First Moto Poo, now Moto Wee. How sad. Development stifled again. Funny how they used to use the (poor) excuse that the exciting 500s had to go because they had reached the end of their development (and conveniently forgot to mention that lap times didn't improve because the minimum weight was increased, funny fuels were banned etc which slowed them down). Looks like these bikes are going to be at the end of their development before they even start.
Moto Poo (sorry 2) was bad enough, but I can't really see what these bikes have got to contribute technically to the day's racing. It seems like it is all about feeder classes for the celebrity racer stars to Moto GP which is boring to watch in any case (Valencia being the exception) and the technical aspect is no longer welcome. Ironically, there is no denying the Moto 2 is well supported and the racing close but what is the likelyhood and incentive for the engine supplier for next years bikes to be better than this one given all the restrictions?
In Moto Wee( I mean 3) at least we can look forward to different engine manufacturers but the cynical in me, tells me that the rules have been designed to favour one manufacturer...
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Cut-off of jobless aid would lower economic growth
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) — If Congress lets unemployment benefits expire this week, the jobless won't be the only ones to feel the pain. The overall economy would suffer, too.
Unemployment benefits help drive the economy because the jobless tend to spend every dollar they get, pumping cash into businesses. A cut-off of aid for millions of people jobless for more than six months could squeeze a fragile economy, analysts say. Among the consequences they envision over the next year:
— Annual economic growth could fall by one half to nearly 1 percentage point.
— Up to 1 million more people could lose their jobs.
— Hundreds of thousands would fall into poverty.
"Look for homelessness to rise and food lines to get longer as we approach Christmas if the situation can't be resolved," says Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial.
The issue is expected to be taken up in the lame-duck session of Congress that resumed Monday. Among other unfinished business, lawmakers are likely to vote on whether to extend the Bush-era tax cuts that are set to expire at year's end. President Barack Obama has scheduled a meeting with Republican leaders Tuesday.
The average weekly payment for the roughly 8.5 million people receiving unemployment benefits is $302.90. But it ranges widely: from a low of $118.82 in Puerto Rico to a high of $419.53 in Hawaii. Each state sets the amount through a formula meant to replace a portion of a jobless person's old income.
That money ripples through the economy, into supermarkets, gasoline stations, utilities, convenience stores. That allows those businesses to hire more people, who, in turn, spend more money.
The Congressional Budget Office says every $1 spent on unemployment benefits generates up to $1.90 in economic growth. The program is the most effective government policy for generating growth among 11 options the CBO has analyzed.
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, puts the bang-for-a-buck figure at $1.61, and a recent Labor Department study estimates it at $2.
Analyst Mark Miller of William Blair & Company figures that, in particular, discount retailers like Dollar General and Family Dollar will see their revenue pinched by a couple of percentage points next year if extended jobless benefits expire.
"If you've been unemployed for six months, you've gone through your savings," says Heidi Shierholz, economist at the Economic Policy Institute. "You have no choice but to spend (jobless benefits) immediately."
By contrast, money given to higher-income families — say, through tax cuts — tends to deliver less economic benefit because those taxpayers typically save a big chunk of their windfall.
In July 2008, Congress extended jobless benefits to up to 99 weeks: 26 weeks of regular benefits from the states, plus up to 73 weeks in federal aid in states with high unemployment rates. The extended federal benefits will start phasing out on Wednesday if Congress doesn't act.
When lawmakers extended the benefits, they were responding to a jobs crisis: Unemployment was on its way to double digits for the first time since the 1981-82 recession. The long-term unemployed — those out of work for more than six months — hit a record-high 6.8 million in May this year. Those people represented 46 percent of all unemployed Americans. That's the highest such proportion on record dating to 1948.
At its peak in the first week of this year, just over 12 million people were receiving unemployment benefits — the most on records dating to 1986. The Labor Department estimates that if Congress lets the aid run out, nearly 2 million people will lose their benefits by Christmas.
Without an extension of aid, the number of impoverished Americans would rise, economists say. The income from unemployment checks kept 3.3 million people from falling into poverty in 2009, according to government estimates. The Census Bureau defines poverty as annual income of roughly $22,000 for a family of four.
Still, some economists worry that renewing jobless aid would discourage some unemployed people from seeking work. A study this year by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco lent some support to that notion. But it downplayed the impact as "quite small."
For most recipients, the average $300 weekly unemployment check doesn't go very far: It covers just half of basic household expenses, according to the National Employment Law Project.
In Glenview, Ill., Robert Horvath is barely hanging on. He says his jobless aid — $385 a week — doesn't amount to even 15 percent of his former income as a commercial loan officer. Out of work nearly six months, he's paying $1,300 a month to keep his health insurance. He's burning through his savings and is trying to hold onto his home of 25 years.
Thirty-three economists have signed a statement circulated by the Economic Policy Institute calling for benefits to be extended for 12 more months. Signatories included Alan Blinder, a former vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, and five winners of the Nobel Prize in economics, including Joseph Stiglitz and Robert Solow.
Republican lawmakers oppose an extension of the jobless aid if it would enlarge the government's $1.3 trillion budget deficit. They insist that the cost — around $5 billion a month — be offset with budget cuts elsewhere. Those cuts would reduce the economic impact of extending the jobless benefits. Some in Congress want to pair an extension of unemployment aid with a deal to also extend the Bush-era tax cuts.
Just outside Chicago, Horvath wonders why the lawmakers can't reach a deal: "What's going to happen Dec. 1 when I have no benefits at all?"
AP Business Writer Christopher S. Rugaber contributed to this report.
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I posted a new blog post about my awesome shoot with Richard Swift! Check it out here: chelseachristian.com/2012/03/1…
Updates About My Cancelled Trip:
As a lot of people know, I cancelled my trip to New Orleans, which also meant that I wouldn't be able to make it to Mobile, Pensacola, and Biloxi.
I planned the trip because of the amount of people in the area that said they would work with me when I was there. When I contacted those people once I worked out the dates, 1 person replied to me. Only 1. So... yeah... I can't continue forward with a trip without enough shoots planned to even cover my gas.
I do have a long list of names and places for people who want to work with me when I am in their area. If you had me add your name to my list, please respond to me when I contact you about my trip to your area. Even if it's a message saying "Right now doesn't work for me, but let me know next time you are in the area." If you don't think you can respond to me, please let me know to remove your name from my list.
Anyway, when I announced that I was cancelling my trip, many people expressed that they were sorry about it. I appreciate that, but I wasn't sorry I had to cancel. I saved myself from potentially losing hundreds of dollars on the gas and hotel accommodations. Cancelling it also gave me the opportunity to actually enjoy my first real vacation in 5 years and go to the beach with my boyfriend, kitty, and good friend who was on leave from the marines. We had a wonderful time at the beach. I will be posting lots of pictures here: www.facebook.com/modelchelseac…
So, I am still in Florida, and will be here for a couple of months until my trip up the East Coast. I don't have any specifics set yet, but if you are anywhere between Gainesville, Florida, and New Hampshire and would like to shoot, please let me know.
New stuff on Zivity:
I'm always getting new sets published on Zivity, you should go check them out and vote on them! Votes are only $1/each, and I promise they are totally worth it. Since you have to be a member to view the sets and vote, I'm happy to trade free invites to the site for votes. All I need is your email address. <3
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What kinds of rates do you have? I'd love to catch up with you as you swing through PA but funds are pretty limited since I layed off when my company went under.
If my financial situation changes, I'm in your path. I'll let you know.


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We are pleased to announce that we have four named scholarships this year plus our general scholarships.
Taylor Harrison Scholarship • Omie Tillett Scholarship
Warren O'Neal Scholarship • Buddy Davis Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors and current college students in Dare County that plan to further their education. The Dare County Boat Builders Foundation is pleased to have awarded $65,250 to twenty-nine individual scholarships to deserving Dare County students in 2013. Congratulations students!
Dare County High School seniors (First Flight, Manteo, and Hatteras); previous scholarship recipients; new applicants (current college students pursuing continuing education or a degree from Dare County).
Applicant Criteria
Applicants must be related to a parent or guardian employed in the marine industry, including but not limited to:
- Fishing (charter or commercial)
- Boat building
- Tackle and rigging supply
- Marine industry supply
OR the applicant must intend to pursue a degree or program of study in the marine industry, including but not limited to:
- Naval architecture
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- Marine biology
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Applicants will also be considered based on the following:
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Completed applications are to be returned to your high school guidance counselors no later than March 28th. College student applicants should postmark applications no later than March 28th. Mailed applications should be sent to:
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Dublin is a small county, but the city has been home to a high proportion of Irish for many centuries. Dubliners come originally from all parts of Ireland and from Gaelic, Norman and Viking origin. All Irish names are found, but locally commonly names include Byrne and O'Toole. The records are diverse, which makes it important to use them to their best advantage. This book sets out the records available, where they can be accessed, and how they can be used to best effect.
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Woody Boyd (Woody Harrelson): 'You know, I used to be afraid of the dark, but I got myself over it.'
Sam Malone: 'Oh yeah, how did you do that?'
Woody Boyd: 'Oh well, I just shut my eyes, and pretended it wasn't there.'
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Early Lit Bits: App Review — Hickory Dickory Dock
Music and action come together in the simple and entertaining app Hickory Dickory Dock by Mindshapes. As you and your child interact with the app, a catchy variation of the classic nursery rhyme Hickory Dickory Dock introduces 12 interactive mini games, one for each hour on a clock. To begin each game, move the clock hands or tap the arrows to choose the time. Tap on the number to introduce another part of the game as you solve puzzles, pop bubbles or make music and dance! As well as being amusing and beautifully illustrated, this app helps to learn numbers, introduces the clock face and problem solving skills. Play and sing with your child as you use this free app, available for iPad and iPhone.
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James Sprunt Community College turned back time on Thursday to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
The college celebrated the milestone with a 60's theme, "A Day in the Life of 1964."
The community college opened in Duplin County in 1964 and is named after an early educator who opened some of the first schools in the area.
About 1,400 students are earning associate degrees in culinary arts, nursing, and even getting certified in wine making. James Sprunt also offers continuing education in many fields and G.E.D. programs.
WITN spoke with students who said they like the family atmosphere there.
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The state Senate gave final legislative approval Tuesday to a prohibition against tweeting while driving.
Senate Bill 147 now goes to the governor's desk after the Senate voted 34-1 in favor of it.
The bill would make it illegal for drivers to tweet, post on Instagram or use other social network sites.
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A Classical Reading and Writing Copybook
Covering Early Modern History (1600-1850)
(Upper Grammar and Early Logic Stage)
By Kimberly D. Garcia
Copywork as writing practice is an old idea. Students in ages past kept "commonplace books," volumes in which they wrote down sayings they wanted to remember. Charlotte Mason, whose ideas are so popular with modern homeschoolers, spoke often in her writings about the ideas presented to children. With copywork, home-educating parents have a way to present some of the best ideas from history to their children through selections written by some of the best writers of that particular age.
Kimberly Garcia has compiled several famous (and lesser-known) stories, speeches, and documents from the Early Modern period of history (1600-1850) and put them into copybook form. There are books available for both beginning grammar stage (early elementary) and late grammar/early logic stage (late elementary and early middle school), with the models to copy being in either manuscript or cursive. The book reviewed here is the late grammar/early logic stage book with models in cursive.
The selections range from historical narratives about people (such as Captain John Smith and Sir Isaac Newton) to text from actual speeches and documents of the time (such as Patrick Henry's "Give me liberty, or give me death" and the Mayflower Compact). There are also two chapters of poetry and folktales specific to the time period.
Followers of the classical model of education will appreciate the use of primary source documents, and lovers of good language will be pleased by the inclusion of such writers as Thoreau, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson.
The author suggests that students look in the table of contents to find selections that correlate with their history lessons. But she also stresses that individuals should use the copybook in a way that best suits their homeschool. Space is given to practice each model four times, and there are also suggestions for incorporating dictation (the student writing the sentence as it is read to him) and the student's narrations (retelling) of a story. The first practice space is on the same page with the model. Subsequent practice areas are on the following pages, encouraging the student to develop the skill of copying mostly from memory.
Some of the material from the early elementary book is repeated in the later book but with greater detail. This is good for those who are using both books, one after the other, for the same child, since what is repeated has fresh meaning. It's also helpful for those who are using both books simultaneously with two children in different grades, because you can cover one event with both of them on their individual levels.
Kimberly Garcia recommends that children using this book read at least on a fourth to sixth-grade level, but she points out that some of the material will exceed that. Specifically, chapter 2 contains such weighty writings as the Bill of Rights and Thomas Jefferson's famous letter to the Danbury Baptists (from which the phrase "separation of church and state" has been taken). The author's opinion is that copywork beyond a child's reading and comprehension level is beneficial. Although I don't share that opinion for younger grades, I do believe that logic stage (middle school) students could benefit from reading and copying material that stretched them in the comprehension department.
Garcia has assembled some of the best thoughts, writings, historical happenings, and stories from this era. Not only that, they're already arranged in chronological order (with applicable dates given), saving homeschooling parents even more time. I have to admit that I was skeptical at first, upon learning that the book was produced through a self-publishing website, but I was impressed with its professional appearance and easy-to-understand layout.
For those who aspire to make the most of copywork as a homeschooling tool and to provide challenging writing examples from this period of history, this would be a tremendous resource.
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This doesn't sound very good. Has the artist been active in the forum since you last contact or has he vanished?
Not sure if this is the right forum, or if I should put this in mapmaking requests. I have hired several artists from here over the years, and had generally extremely good experiences. One artist I recently hired asked for payment up front, which I agreed to, and has not delivered the goods. Unfortunately, the PayPal limitation on disputes is 45 days and that has lapsed, so I can't take financial recourse at this point, and am limited to emailing the artist to see if he is actually going to do the work or not. Emails date back to July this year, with most emails enquiring about the status being answered by either a sob story, or "it will be done in a few days". At this point, I'm pretty much writing it off. Not the best outcome, especially considering the amount was just shy of $1000, but sometimes you just have to bite the bullet.
Does CG have any register of artists that have dishonoured their contract? I wouldn't want someone else to be short changed by this guy.
This doesn't sound very good. Has the artist been active in the forum since you last contact or has he vanished?
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Given that this hasn't happened before to my knowledge, I'd like to know who it is. Can you pm me the information or email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
I'll discuss this tomorrow with the community leaders.
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How to Talk Minnesotan
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AT A PARTY last winter, two Minnesota transplants--a New Yorker and a Los Angeleno--were talking. The New Yorker said, "We used to call this 'flyover' country back east. What'd you guys call it in California?" "We didn't," said she. In this and many other ways, Minnesota reminds me of the former Czechoslovakia: landlocked, agrarian, long-suffering but proud, with Minneapolis as its glitzy sodomite capital. But instead of asking new-
comers, "Our beer is very fine, yes?," Minnesotans will ask if you've been to the Mall of America, or maybe they'll mention the Replacements. Mostly, though, they'd rather talk about where you're from. Like many small nations, they're secretly in love with themselves. Of course, it's mostly unrequited.
Ten years ago when Howard Mohr's book How to Talk Minnesotan came out, my mother and her friends started saying "you got that right" constantly, cracking themselves up every time. A dam had burst: They'd always known they were different; now they realized they were funny. A decade later, Minnesotans--and outsiders--are still laughing: at A Prairie Home Companion, Fargo, and now at two new plays, Minnesota! It's Not Just for Lutherans Anymore and the new musical version of How To Talk Minnesotan. It's getting a little creepy--pretty soon they'll all have to include skits about how Minnesotans love to make fun of themselves.
As you might guess from the title, How to Talk Minnesotan obsesses over local lingo and customs, like accepting food on the third offer, and phrases like "It could be worse" (a classically Czech saying, by the way). The best skit pays religious homage to that incredibly hackneyed topic, hot dish. I don't want to ruin it, but let's just say Lutherans like a skewer in the gut; some even screamed.
Unfortunately, the land of How to Talk Minnesotan isn't any place I know. It seems hard to imagine, but this show doesn't address the topic of winter, or farming. The set is supposed to be the lodge house of a family-owned lake resort, with wood paneling, mounted fish and animal heads, and a nearly tropical vibe. That's fine, but if you want to get really nostalgic, let's talk about oilcloth. Cornfields. Windmills, screened porches, train tracks, andtornadoes. And where are the Germans and Bohemians and Native Americans? The sweaty farmboys and half-lit beer bars? Where's the ice cream?
The cast is good--I particularly liked Russell Konstans as Ed, the big guy who constantly adjusts the beak of his baseball cap and has a compulsive car-talk problem. But at this point the show is just a bit of harmless narcissism for an exclusive audience--and after seeing Mohr's half-hour video by the same name, I wished he had served as a narrator, a voice of droll apathy to keep things from getting too cute.
Where Mohr satisfies Minnesotans' nostalgic side, the new show from Dudley Riggs' speaks to pure local self-loathing. It's about 50 percent riskier than Mohr's, though there's still plenty of room for growth. This is the Minnesota we urbanites know: racists, shitty drivers, ultrahip Radio K DJs, skyways, coffee, and, of all things, Rex Daisy. I'm not sure why, but their music figures prominently. The cast has apparently studied the group's magical way with a medley: One particularly funny tribute to the skyways slaps together the melodies of "Stairway to Heaven," "Don't Fence Me In," and "Loveshack."
"Stribtease" was by far the show's most biting piece, and got the biggest response from the audience. Using two fans made of newspaper, Ahna Brandvik sings a song about "promising the news but never delivering" and editorial impotence. (I wonder when someone is going to spoof this paper? God knows we could use it....)
The show generally moves at a brisk pace, with plenty of blackouts, though a few bits dragged: It may have seemed like a good idea, but it's really not that funny to watch people sitting around trying to come up with Minnesota tourism slogans. And as with other Riggs shows, I wished it had gone further, had more pieces like "Stribtease." Maybe someday they'll put on a show of all the bits that were deleted in the interest of good taste.
Still, you can trust this show. How to Talk Minnesotan advocates the "canned, not fresh" approach in cooking and in comedy. It represents a longing for a time when Minnesotans were white and so was the food, and everyone else was stuck on the reservation. When things were predictable, and if you were gay, you left town. A time when Minnesotans didn't know they were cute. As these shows testify by their very existence, that's an era quickly disappearing. Come to think of it, maybe that's why small-town refugees like my mother are finally laughing.
How to Talk Minnesotan: the Musical runs at Plymouth Playhouse "till...whenever"; call 553-1600. Minnesota! It's Not Just for Lutherans Anymore runs at Dudley Riggs' Brave New Workshop through March 29; call 332-6620.
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Before you cut the first board for a project, review the plans, line up all the materials and supplies, and determine what tools and equipment you'll need. Think about the steps involved and how you'll accomplish them. Then jot down a brief list outlining the order for accomplishing the steps, which you can then use as a checklist. You may alter your work plan as the project progresses, but working from a list of everything you need to accomplish ensures that you don't miss something crucial.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — No more chance sightings of first dog Bo?
Citing the impact of new spending cuts on staffing, the U.S. Secret Service and the National Park Service announced that public tours of the White House will be canceled beginning Saturday.
The cancellations come at the start of the spring tourist season, a popular time for White House tours.
Callers to the White House Visitors Office information line are told that tours already planned will not be rescheduled. The free, self-guided tours can take three weeks to six months for visitors to arrange through requests submitted to members of Congress or to embassies.


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September 22, 2012 at 10:47 pm in reply to: Pick 'em Contest – Week 3 Winner ~ MILLERTIME 4-1 #755
1. Washington
2. Houston
3. Atlanta
4. Baltimore
5. Arizona
Tie Breaker: 37September 22, 2012 at 10:44 pm in reply to: The Bus Challenge – Week 3 Winner ~ ROYAL #754
Weekly Challenge: Denver v. Houston
Who will have more passing yards Sunday.
Peyton Manning
Matt Schaub
Someone Else
Tie Breaker: What will their combined Gross Passing Yards be?September 22, 2012 at 10:36 pm in reply to: Pick 'em Contest – Week 3 Winner ~ MILLERTIME 4-1 #751
Week 3 Pick 'em Games:
1. Cincinatti at Washington
2. Houston at Denver
3. Atlanta at San Diego
4. New England at Baltimore
5. Phili at Arizona
Tie Breaker – Total points scored on Monday Night Football…Green Bay at Seattle.September 22, 2012 at 9:26 pm in reply to: Official Fantasy Football Thread #747
I wish so bad that you were playing Snake, then I'd be in 2nd to last place in the rankings…
:)September 22, 2012 at 11:46 am in reply to: Official Fantasy Football Thread #744
Just a note…Power Rankings are posted in their own thread. Each week I'll just edit the original post I think since the previous week's rankings will be useless after the next week.September 21, 2012 at 11:10 pm in reply to: Denver Broncos vs. Houston Texans – Game Thread #739
[quote=724]A few last points Guys.
There is ONLY ONE remaining starting member on the Houston Defensive Squad that has Ever Played against Manning while a part of the Houston Texans… ONE…. So the Statement that Manning has Played this Same Houston Team before doesn't make any sense and is a little ridiculous. And when Manning did play Houston Wade Phillips was not the Defensive Coordinator for the Texans, Yep it's been that Long Ago.
Peyton Manning is under a lot of pressure to Out-Perform just about everyone Denver comes up against. Denver Spent a LOT of Money to get him and Elway wanted him so bad he about couldn't stand it.
Yes: Manning is going to go out and try to make up for his 3 interceptions he had against Atlanta. That means taking more chances and higher risk passes then he normally would. This risk taking is going to play right into poor decision making and self-destruction. The Atlanta game highlighted his weaknesses and don't think for one second Houston or anyone else has not been paying attention. The key to beating Denver is in beating Manning and the Falcons proved it can be done and Houston is a Much better team and has a legitimate shot at the Playoffs again this year.
After a year off from Not playing professional football AND being "Waved" by his beloved Colts Manning has a Lot of Pressure on him to Perform…… That's not a good combination for a new player to a Team in witch so Much Hype has accrued because of his arrival.
The Pressure on the Texans is ALL Self-Induced. They Simply want to Beat Manning and continue their march to the Playoffs.
Personally I think it was a mistake dumping Tebow for Manning but that's another story all together because as we ALL know if Denver doesn't go to the Playoffs and the Jets do its going to look pretty bad for someone in the Denver front office and we all can guess who that is….
Ok uhdoze, you at least have to admit that it goes both ways. If there is only 1 player that was on the roster the last time Manning played against you then Houston can't really use his 16-2 as motivation against him right? You say that Houston is more motivated than Manning and the Broncos but it's due to his history against them, but then, simultaneously you say that there's only 1 guy on the roster that's even played against him so there is no history between the two clubs?
Also, you say that there's pressure on Manning after his 3 int game last week…well why can't Manning be motivated because of his poor outing on Monday night? He's not going to take more chances after throwing 3 picks vs Atlanta, it'd make more sense for him to be more conservative wouldn't it? You don't throw 3 int's and then go out the next week and take even more chances, increasing the risk of repeating your performance. You make some changes, maybe don't make the same throws you did the week before to decrease your chances of a repeat performance.
Anyway, none of us know who's more or less motivated or who's under more or less pressure but it seems like I could go opposite on each of your Manning/Broncos points and they still make sense my way too?September 21, 2012 at 9:30 pm in reply to: Official Fantasy Football Thread #735
So, I suppose the question becomes, for this weekend anyway…is the trade going to be worth it or no? Do Cruz and Rodgers outscore Rice and Newton?..I'd guess that they do. Which would automatically justify the trade right?September 21, 2012 at 5:42 pm in reply to: Official Fantasy Football Thread #731
I don't think Cam will straighten out. I had him at #14 on my qb list this year I think. Until a qb shows me that he can win with his head, he's not worth much to me.September 21, 2012 at 9:57 am in reply to: Casual Conversation #720
That's awesome Timmy. Keep us posted on how the game turns out. I'd love to know and read the post-game article.September 21, 2012 at 9:27 am in reply to: Denver Broncos vs. Houston Texans – Game Thread #719
Good to see your passion ugh60, personally, I hope Houston kicks asss this year every week other than this weekend. I do think you're over-simplifying how to beat Manning and Denver though. First of all, your theory "The way to beat Manning is to force him into making poor decisions regarding his passing and let him Self-destruct." seems like a sound theory…if you were playing against Cutler or Vick, but relying on Manning to 'self-destruct' sounds a bit odd to me. Secondly, if that's the way to beat him, then why hasn't Houston done that for the past decade? Third, Denver's running game is proven and just fine. It's better than what Manning ever had in Indy and he was a 10+ win qb every year there.
Stats this early in the season are completely meaningless so I won't go there, but McGahee will have his 100 yards against you just like he does against everyone else.
Should be a good game. I don't think Denver can stop Houston, they'll put 30 on the board…but I also don't think Houston can stop Manning, he'll put up 33.
Just my meaningless prediction.September 20, 2012 at 10:50 pm in reply to: Denver Broncos vs. Houston Texans – Game Thread #711
uh oh drivel, while I appreciate your participation here, Denver does have a couple of things going for it…First, Manning's familiarity with Houston as they've played against each other twice a year, every year. Second, Denver's playing at home, automatic 3 point swing. Third, Denver has an answer for Andre Johnson, his name is Champ Bailey. Champ won't shut him down, nobody can, but Andre won't hurt us on Sunday. This means that Houston will be reliant upon Houston's 2nd and 3rd wr options to step up, which hasn't happened as of yet.
If I'm Denver, I stack the box with 8, match Champ up against A. Johnson and give him some over the top safety help, I put Tracy Porter on Owen Daniels and the other 8 stack the box to stop the run. Force Schaub and his 2nd/3rd wr's to beat us. This will not be a blow out game. Houston caught Manning at the wrong time after he threw the 3 Int's last week.
You think Houston has something to prove? They're 2-0 and riding high.
Denver is coming off a 3 Int Manning performance on National Television…
Denver has something to prove I think.
Houston is good, even better than Denver right now. But Manning is ticked off, our defense matches up too well and Manning knows Houston too well.
Denver wins a 33-30 shootout.September 20, 2012 at 9:56 pm in reply to: Official Fantasy Football Thread #710
Wow, and I thought I started controversies when I make trades. Snake, you bahstad for trading the top qb in the league to Julia. Jk, Rocket's heart is in the right place, he's being protective. He'd take advantage of me for sure, and you, but not Julia…can't say there's anything wrong with that.
Julia now is stacked at wr and somehow/some way we'll convert one of them into a good rb. No big.
She get's a serviceable rb or two, to go along with Rodgers and her wr's and she actually will be a formiddable opponent.
Don't worry about answering to anybody else about your trades. Just play ball.
She always has me and Cutler to whoop up on at the very least.September 19, 2012 at 1:04 pm in reply to: Casual Conversation #631
StubHub is a ticket brokering site where anybody can log in at any time and find tickets to any game. I poked fun at you for not knowing because you have your box seats that we're all jealous of so you don't have to go to StubHub to find your game tickets like the rest of us.
The interesting part is this…If the Denver Broncos are sold out and have a 15 year wait on the season tickets list, how can I go to StubHub and buy tickets to every single game this year without waiting a minute?
The answer is that StubHub will purchase sometimes 10,000 season tickets of NFL franchises just so the franchise can say they're sold out. StubHub will have an agreement with a team, say the Broncos, to purchase 2,000 club level seats(the big money makers for Mr. Bowlen) if the Broncos will also sell them 5,000 normal tickets to each game. Mr. Bowlen knows he could sell the 5,000 normal seats anyway, but teams have a REALLY hard time selling club level seating and 100% of the ticket revenue for club level seating goes to the team…they don't have to include it in their revenue sharing. So StubHub agrees to buy 2,000 club level seats, but ONLY if the Broncos will also sell them 5,000 normal seats at a very discounted rate.
In Denver it's not as big of a deal. But 20-25 NFL franchises have a hard time selling out every game of every year so they'll sell up to 15% of their seats to Stubhub at a really discounted rate so #1 the seats don't go unsold, #2 they can say that the stadium is sold out, keeping the value of their tickets high, and #3 the game doesn't get blacked out.
Meanwhile, 25,000 Broncos' fans wait year after year for their number to come up to buy season tickets…while, behind their backs, Bowlen is selling 5,000 a year to StubHub.September 18, 2012 at 11:08 pm in reply to: Casual Conversation #617
Damn, the last page or two have me cracking up for sure. Good stuff. Julia, if you don't know Stubhub, at least pretend to, it's where most of us meatheads have to go to buy tickets for games. Stubhub is probably more powerful than any of us would ever care to imagine in the entertainment world. I'll explain more about it if anyone cares to read, but I certainly don't want to bore anyone with the details unless people that don't know, want to know.
It's really interesting though.September 17, 2012 at 11:23 pm in reply to: Denver Broncos vs. Atlanta Falcons – Game Thread #508
This is probably my biggest concern of the year…and I'm not jumping off any cliffs after two games, but has anyone really noticed anybody as a standout player on our offense yet this year other than Manning, McGahee and maybe Lance Ball?
What happened to Decker and Thomas as being pro-bowlers with Manning at qb? What happened to Manning having 2 great up-and-coming wr's to light up the league?
What happened to Jacob Tamme and Joel Dreesen being this huge upgrade? The next Hernandez and Gradkowski???
Stokley has been as good as I would have hoped for…he and his 3 catches per game.
Has anyone spotted our 3rd round rb?
Does Denver have any more wr's other than Thomas(below average), Decker(below average) and Stokes?September 17, 2012 at 11:15 pm in reply to: Around the NFL – Official Thread #507
Has anyone noticed Hightower yet in New England's first 2 games? I watched the 4th quarter yesterday and didn't notice him. I think I was his biggest advocate though and am pretty sure he's going to be a star.September 17, 2012 at 11:08 pm in reply to: Denver Broncos vs. Atlanta Falcons – Game Thread #506
I can't say for certain what the biggest stinker of my weekend was. First, the Bears and Cutler make asses of themselves on Thursday night. Next, the Skins play in the worst officiated game I've seen since the Pitt/Seattle Superbowl and the Skins bonehead their way to a loss. After that, all 4 of my fantasy teams lose. Finally, tonight…ugh!
If I took this too seriously I'd say Shoot me but, since I don't I say…gimme a shot.September 17, 2012 at 10:43 am in reply to: Around the NFL – Official Thread #457
Well at least keep this in mind Snake…RGIII is the same size and weight as John Elway was in his playing days.
He's a 1/2 inch shorter and a few pounds heavier than Elway…which means he's even a little more stocky. Vick is slight, 6'0″(tops) and 180 pounds. RGIII is 6'2 1/2″ and 220. 40 lbs heavier than Vick.September 17, 2012 at 9:57 am in reply to: Around the NFL – Official Thread #453
And Thrawn, I was one that felt that the Chiefs could be very good, a 10 win team but, even if that doesn't turn out to be the case, it will still be incredibly hard for Denver to go into KC and win. Division games are just like that. Last year everyone pegged Buffalo as the next playoff team, they started 5-2 or 4-1 or whatever and then lost out the rest of the season.
It's just two games. Most of the league is 1-1 right now. This about this…there will only be 6 out of 32 teams that start this season 2-0 this year…meaning 20 of 32 teams are 1-1 right now. That's crazy.September 17, 2012 at 9:47 am in reply to: Around the NFL – Official Thread #452
What I find odd is that so many people proclaim to be right after two weeks or they're ready to jump off a cliff after two weeks.
Royal, Shanny's game plan didn't fall apart. You just have an undying hatred for the only coach to ever bring a Superbowl Championship, or two, to Denver. RGIII was sacked 1 time yesterday, the Redskins scored 28 points and were in position to tie it at the end of the game if it wasn't for the boneheaded personal foul on the wr for retaliating. The problem with the Skins yesterday, as anyone that watched the game would know, is that their defense couldn't stop St. Louis…at all. They made them look like the St. Louis of 12 years ago yesterday.
Game plan fell apart? You couldn't tell me the first thing about their game plan yesterday, don't flatter yourself.


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22 U.S. Code § 3982 - Assignments to Foreign Service positions
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(a) Positions assignable; basis for assignment
(1) The Secretary (with the concurrence of the agency concerned) may assign a member of the Service to any position classified under section 3981 of this title in which that member is eligible to serve (other than as chief of mission or ambassador at large), and may assign a member from one such position to another such position as the needs of the Service may require.
(b) Filling of positions by members of Service; employment of members of State Department and other agencies
Positions designated as Foreign Service positions normally shall be filled by the assignment of members of the Service to those positions. Subject to that limitation—
(1) Foreign Service positions may be filled by the assignment for specified tours of duty of employees of the Department and, under interagency agreements, employees of other agencies; and
(c) Charge d'affaires
The President may assign a career member of the Service to serve as charge d'affaires or otherwise as the head of a mission (or as the head of a United States office abroad which is designated under section 3902 (a)(3) [1] of this title by the Secretary of State as diplomatic in nature) for such period as the public interest may require.
(d) Competitive ability with respect to chief of mission positions and for assignments outside areas of specialization
The Secretary of State, in conjunction with the heads of the other agencies utilizing the Foreign Service personnel system, shall implement policies and procedures to insure that Foreign Service officers and members of the Senior Foreign Service of all agencies are able to compete for chief of mission positions and have opportunities on an equal basis to compete for assignments outside their areas of specialization.
[1] See References in Text note below.
Source(Pub. L. 96–465, title I, § 502,Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2093; Pub. L. 98–164, title I, § 130(b),Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1027.)
References in Text
Section 3902 (a)(3) of this title, referred to in subsec. (c), was redesignated section 3902 (3) of this title pursuant to Pub. L. 98–164, which struck out the designation "(a)" and subsec. (b) ofsection 3902.
1983—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 98–164added subsec. (d).
Delegation of Functions
Functions of President under subsec. (c) delegated to Secretary of State, see section 1 of Ex. Ord. No. 12293, Feb. 23, 1981, 46 F.R. 13969, set out as a note under section 3901 of this title.
Report Respecting Policies and Procedures Adopted To Improve Competitive Ability of Personnel
Pub. L. 98–164, title I, § 130(c),Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1028, directed Secretary of State, not later than one year after Nov. 22, 1983, to submit a report to Speaker of House of Representatives and chairman of Committee on Foreign Relations of Senate describing policies and procedures adopted pursuant to the amendment made by section 130(b) ofPub. L. 98–164, adding subsec. (d) of this section, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 139(10),Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 398.
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You can't predict the future, but somehow we just did, well an easy one this time. More than 94 people with most of them from the web industry, came to the #StartupLokal meetup v2.0. We even have participants from outside Jakarta and even outside the country(Creately Founder and the director of TokoBagus)
Held at the same time with #TechCrunch MeetUp at Oh La La Cafe – Thamrin, participants were entertained with more knowledge about the startup world.
Rama Mamuaya from DailySocial was the moderator last night and as usual Natali opened the night followed with the first session which is more updates from Herman Kwok for SparxUp Awards 2010.
Second session, we're lucky to have these startups who have participated in the Echelon 2010 to share their experiences there, we have:
- Tata from Scraplr.com – shared his experience on what happened when he was pitching there, which he came to difficulties such as lack of preparation, no rehearsal, no backup, and language barrier.
- Satya Witoelar from Koprol.com – shared information about Koprol acquisition by Yahoo!
- William Tanuwijaya from Tokopedia.com – shared about how to get investment from VC(Venture Capitalist), and said that educating market is very expensive, focus on products and services.
- Philippe Do from KrazyMarket.com – shared that it's important and recommended to attend Echelon for startups, a great experience and networking time.
- Selina Limman from Urbanesia.com – shared tips on how to be well prepared in Echelon next year. We have to believe in our product, know the product well, and able to communicate it.
Third Session, Charanjit Singh from Creately shared his experiences in startups scene. Positioning and knowing your customer is the key!
Leonard from AdMob shared about le ads and its potential. For mobile internet traffic in Indonesia, Nokia is still No.1, while Blackberry No.5. And for provider, Indosat No.1, followed by Telkomsel. Android traffic is quite promising, 100% increase per month!
To sum it up, it was a blast and we had a great feedbacks and even congratulations from the participants. Limited space and facility, yes, but the content? Superb! Looking forward to the next meetup, shall we?
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The Red Rock Roll
Utah's crowd-free canyonlands
By Michael Benoist
Edward Abbey, protoenvironmentalist, writer, and onetime Arches National Park ranger, put it best: "This is the most beautiful place on Earth." Feel free to disagree, but not before venturing into canyon country yourself. This month, while mountains to the north and east get their first shot of fresh powder, daytime temps in southeastern Utah hover in the 60s. So as area skiers and snowboarders head for the hills, the desert's slickrock routes, hidden arches, and luxe lodges are yours for the taking. Desert solitaire? Don't mind if we do.
Lomatium Canyon
Red River Ranch
Goblin Valley State Park
Day 1: Yes, the biking around Moab is phenomenal. But whizzing by sinewy slots and hefty arches on two wheels may not be the best way to see canyon country for the first time. For a more intimate introduction, tour Arches National Park's Lomatium Canyon on foot with Moab-based Desert Highlights. The eight-hour trip combines chimney climbing, technical scrambling, and a hundred-foot rappel, with first-rate instruction to put you deep inside the slots and high atop a sweeping mesa. After rocking out, bed down at the secluded Sorrel River Ranch, where rooms sit a mere ten feet from the banks of the Colorado River.
Day 2: Now it's time to pedal. Come November, most bike shuttle services stop running, which means your climb from Moab to the Slickrock Trail just got a little longer. To save a mile on pavement, turn onto Hell's Revenge Trail just beyond the Sand Flats Recreation Area fee booth. The 12-mile (19 kilometer) out-and-back intersects with Slickrock after three miles. Or, skip the long trails and head 18 miles (29 kilometer) north
of town to the freeride-friendly Bartlett Wash Trail. The path itself is only about four miles (6 kilometers) long, but the surrounding slickrock moonscape offers a week's worth of jumps and drops. After the ride, refuel on the no-frills fare at Moab Diner on Main Street (the Kokopelli chicken dinner is a sure bet) and then repair to your riverside room.
Day 3: Stark, remote Capitol Reef National Park is the unsung gem of Utah's impressive parks system. To see it at its best, hike the 9.6-mile (15 kilometers) Upper Muley Twist Canyon loop. The canyon and trail cut directly down the spine of the Waterpocket Fold, a hundred-mile-long (161 kilometer) depression punctuated by towering, polished domes (hence "Capitol") and jagged, sandstone fins (hence "Reef"). There are no official markings; just leave your car at the Strike Valley Overlook parking area and follow the wash north. Book a room at the intimate Red River Ranch near Torrey, where 2,200 private acres abut the Fremont River and the lodge's restaurant serves up simple, tasty trout.
Day 4: Desert goblins aren't as wily as their woodland counterparts. It can take millennia for them to peak up from the desert floor. En route to Grand Junction, Colorado, visit the thousands of sandstone figurines at Goblin Valley State Park, where wind and rain have converted a wasteland into a playground. Still haven't gotten your red rock fill? Hike the nearby, undertraveled Little Wildhorse Canyon in the San Rafael Swell—consider it Utah's version of playing the slots.
The vitals
Do: Desert Highlights ($130 for a Lomatium Canyon day trip; www .deserthighlights.com); Rim Cyclery ($38 for a day-long bike rental; www.rimcyclery.com); Capitol Reef National Park (www.nps.gov/care); Goblin Valley State Park (www .stateparks.utah.gov)
Eat: Moab Diner (www.moab-utah.com/diner)
Sleep: Sorrel River Ranch
($269 for a king, river-view room; www.sorrelriver.com); Red River Ranch ($145; www.rroutfitters.com)
Ryan Shupe and the boys in their home state
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Ryan Shupe & the Rubber Band are the biggest thing to happen to the Utah music scene since, well, the Osmonds. The country-pop act's latest album, Dream Big, is their first on a major label (Capitol Nashville Records) and showcases their catchy hooks and bluegrass-influenced musicianship. Here's what they cue up on their iPods for
a tour of canyon country.
1. Willie Nelson "On the Road Again"
No way you could have seen this one coming.
2. John Denver "Country Roads"
Is there a theme developing?
Shupe says: "I inevitably sing 'I have climbed highest mountains' when I'm climbing highest mountains."
4. Steve Miller Band "Fly Like an Eagle"
Yes, there are eagles in the area.
5. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers "Learning to Fly"
That's right, eagles.
6. Dire Straits "Brothers in Arms"
Never thought Dire Straits were very profound? Listen again, in a canyon.
7. Gillian Welch "Rock of Ages"
Bluegrass for the geologically inclined.
8. Bela Fleck and the Flecktones "Big Country"
Banjo player Craig Miner says: "This song captures the grandeur of the canyonlands." He's right.
3. U2 "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"


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Adcon Telemetry releases its new standard rain gauge. 18 years of experience in measuring rain fall in agriculture have gone into this product. Accurate and robust, reliable and durable, yet very affordable.
Precipitation monitoring is not an easy task. Accurate data is needed in almost real time for many applications, from agriculture and tourism to hydrographics and flood warning. The new Adcon RG1 will provide a very attractive solution to this problem. Common features to all models are the robust mechanical construction made of anodized aluminum, a precision double tipping bucket measuring system on durable precision bearings, a shield for the funnel to keep leaves and bird droppings from clogging the inlet, and direct compatibility to all Adcon RTUs.
There are two basic versions available that can easily be distinguished by their physical appearance: a version with an orifice of 200cm² and another one with an orifice of 400cm².
According to the WMO a rain gauge must have an orifice of at least 200cm². Many met offices however demand larger orifices than that, e.g. with 400cm². We offer both.
number 200.733.049 is the version with 200cm². The blue anodized surface gives the gauge an extra touch of quality and professionalism, while certainly protecting the surface from corrosion and the negative influences of agro-chemicals.
With it's double tipping bucket it achieves a resolution of 0.2mm. It comes with integrated mast mounting brackets and 1m Binder cable with a male 7-pin connector, Adcon standard.
Item number 200.733.048 is the version with 400cm². It's anodized in blue as well, but slight colour chances may happen from one production batch to the next. It's mast mounting brackets are certainly longer than those of the 200cm² version.
It features the same double tipping bucket mechanism as it's smaller brother, but due to the larger orifice offers a 0.1mm resolution. It also comes with a 1m Binder cable with a 7-pin male connector.


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Granite Bay grad Loder earns return trip to NCAA Championships
University of Northern Iowa wrestler Ryan Loder, a Granite Bay High School graduate, earned his second consecutive berth to the NCAA Championships with a runner-up finish in the NCAA West Regional last weekend in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
The Panthers will send five wrestlers to St. Louis, Mo., for the NCAA Championships from March 14-17. Northern Iowa finished second with 76 points to Western Wrestling Conference-champion Wyoming, which totaled 93.5.
Loder, a redshirt sophomore who's ranked seventh in the nation at 184 pounds, improved to 32-4 this season. He won a 10-1 major decision over David Prieto of Utah Valley in the first round and scored a 16-0 technical fall over Mac Stoll of North Dakota State before losing to top-ranked Joe LeBlanc of Wyoming 5-4 in the final. Loder defeated LeBlanc last season but has lost to him twice this season.
BMR's Holmes is seventh in Pro Series West opener
Bill McAnally Racing driver Eric Holmes qualified seventh and finished eighth in the Talking Stick Resort 50 on Saturday at Phoenix International Raceway.
BMR leadfoots D.J. Kennington and Ben Kennedy finished 10th and 11th, and teenager Cameron Hayley was 22nd after qualifying sixth.
Teenager Dylan Hutchison, the top rookie in the Late Model class at All American Speedway in Roseville last season, finished 23rd.
David Mayhew topped qualifying and led all 50 laps, taking the checkered flag by 1.198 seconds.
Mayhew, who also drove in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series last year, is the first driver to clinch a spot in the K&N Pro Series race at the UNOH Battle at the Beach at Daytona International Speedway during Speed Weeks 2013 next February.


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3 Stocks Improving Performance Of The Health Care Sector
Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI) trading up 62 points (0.4%) at 17,114 as of Tuesday, July 22, 2014, 3:55 PM ET. The NYSE advances/declines ratio sits at 2,161 issues advancing vs. 822 declining with 149 unchanged. The Health Care sector as a whole closed the day up 0.8% versus the S&P 500, which was up 0.5%. Top gainers within the Health Care sector included China Pharma ( CPHI), up 6.3%, Semler Scientific ( SMLR), up 4.6%, Aoxing Pharmaceutical ( AXN), up 3.5%, Reliv' International ( RELV), up 40.3% and ImmuCell ( ICCC), up 1.8%. TheStreet Ratings Group would like to highlight 3 stocks pushing the sector higher today: Reliv' International ( RELV) is one of the companies that pushed the Health Care sector higher today. Reliv' International was up $0.48 (40.3%) to $1.67 on heavy volume. Throughout the day, 682,242 shares of Reliv' International exchanged hands as compared to its average daily volume of 12,900 shares. The stock ranged in a price between $1.20-$1.69 after having opened the day at $1.21 as compared to the previous trading day's close of $1.19. Reliv' International, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets nutritional supplements that promote basic nutrition, weight loss, athletic performance, digestive health, women's health, anti-aging, and healthy energy. Reliv' International has a market cap of $15.8 million and is part of the drugs industry. Shares are down 57.6% year-to-date as of the close of trading on Monday. Currently there are no analysts who rate Reliv' International a buy, no analysts rate it a sell, and none rate it a hold. STOCKS TO BUY: TheStreet Quant Ratings has identified a handful of stocks that can potentially TRIPLE in the next 12 months. Learn more. TheStreet Ratings rates Reliv' International as a hold. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its expanding profit margins and largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including feeble growth in the company's earnings per share, deteriorating net income and disappointing return on equity. Highlights from TheStreet Ratings analysis on RELV go as follows:Editor's Note: Any reference to TheStreet Ratings and its underlying recommendation does not reflect the opinion of TheStreet, Inc. or any of its contributors including Jim Cramer or Stephanie Link. All three major indices traded up today with the
- The gross profit margin for RELIV INTERNATIONAL INC is currently very high, coming in at 81.71%. It has increased from the same quarter the previous year. Regardless of the strong results of the gross profit margin, the net profit margin of -1.04% trails the industry average.
- RELV's debt-to-equity ratio is very low at 0.27 and is currently below that of the industry average, implying that there has been very successful management of debt levels. Although the company had a strong debt-to-equity ratio, its quick ratio of 0.82 is somewhat weak and could be cause for future problems.
- RELV, with its decline in revenue, underperformed when compared the industry average of 0.2%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues fell by 23.3%. The declining revenue appears to have seeped down to the company's bottom line, decreasing earnings per share.
- The company's current return on equity has slightly decreased from the same quarter one year prior. This implies a minor weakness in the organization. Compared to other companies in the Personal Products industry and the overall market, RELIV INTERNATIONAL INC's return on equity significantly trails that of both the industry average and the S&P 500.
- Net operating cash flow has significantly decreased to -$1.36 million or 324.34% when compared to the same quarter last year. In addition, when comparing to the industry average, the firm's growth rate is much lower.
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is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells on
or within the body. Cancer may be benign or malignant.
It may be localized or it may invade adjacent
tissue and spread throughout the body. The first
step to preventing cancer is awareness and early
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What is Cancer? Go
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Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells on or within
the body. Cancer may be benign or malignant. It may be localized
or it may invade adjacent tissue and spread throughout the body.
How Common is Cancer? Go
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Cancer is common in pet animals and the incidence increases with
age. Cancer accounts for almost half of the deaths of pets over
10 years of age. Dogs get cancer at roughly the same rate as humans,
while cats get fewer cancers.
How is it Diagnosed? Go
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Strong circumstantial evidence of cancer can be attained from x-rays,
blood tests, ultrasonography, the pet's physical examination and
medical history. Most cancers, however, will require a biopsy (a
removal of a piece of tissue) for confirmation that cancer exists
and to grade the level of severity from benign to aggressively malignant.
Is Cancer Preventable? Go
to Top of Page
Unfortunately, the cause of most cancers is not known and, therefore,
prevention is difficult. Early detection and treatment are the best
ways to manage cancer in pets.
Other Types of Cancer in Pets. Go
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Skin - Skin tumors are very common in older dogs, but much less
common in cats. Most skin tumors in cats are malignant, but in dogs
they are often benign. Your veterinarian should examine all skin
tumors in a dog to determine if any are malignant.
Breast - 50% of all breast tumors in dogs. Spaying your female pet
between 6 and 12 months of age will greatly reduce the risk of breast
cancer. Surgery is the treatment of choice for this type of cancer.
Spaying your pet at the time of cancer surgery has been shown to
improve prognosis. Follow up treatment may be recommended.
Head & Neck - Cancer of the mouth is common in dogs. Signs to
watch for are a mass on the gums, bleeding, odor, or difficulty
eating. Since many swellings are malignant, early, aggressive treatment
is essential. Cancer may also develop inside the nose of dogs. Bleeding
from the nose, breathing difficulty, or facial swelling are symptoms
that may indicate cancer and should be checked by your veterinarian.
Testicles - Testicular tumors are rare in cats and common in dogs,
especially those with retained testes. Most of these cancers are
preventable with castration (neutering) and curable with surgery
if done early in the disease process.
Abdominal Tumors - Tumors inside the abdomen are common but it is
difficult to make an early diagnosis. Weight loss or abdominal enlargements
are signs of these tumors.
Many of the above signs are also seen with noncancerous conditions
but they still warrant prompt attention by a veterinarian to determine
the cause. Cancer is frequently treatable and early diagnosis will
aid your veterinarian in delivering the best care possible.
How is Cancer Treated? Go
to Top of Page
Each type of cancer requires individual care and may include a combination
of treatment therapies such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation,
cryosurgery (freezing), hyperthermia (heating) or immunotherapy.
Once you have a diagnosis, your veterinarian will discuss the best
treatment option(s) for your pet. In some instances, your veterinarian
may refer you to a board-certified oncologist (cancer specialist)
depending upon the recommended course of treatment.
What is the Success Rate? Go
to Top of Page
This strongly depends upon the type and extent of the cancer, as
well as the aggressiveness of therapy. Some cancers can be cured
and almost all patients can be helped to some degree.
Detecting the Signs of Cancer.
Go to Top of Page
The signs of cancer vary depending on the type of cancer. Oral cancer
is suspected if there is excessive drooling, difficult eating or
swallowing, or bleeding from the mouth. Lung cancer is suspected
if there is rapid and labored breathing. Digestive cancers may cause
vomiting or diarrhea, or they suddenly stop eating. Bone cancer
in limbs might cause lameness and stiffness. Any lumps and bumps
on any parts of the body are cause of concern, especially if it
is rapidly growing, is warm or painful, is ulcerated or bleeding,
is irregular in shape or is well attached to the tissues under the
skin. Sores and wounds on ears and nose that don't heal could be
skin cancer. Chronic nasal discharge might indicate nasal cancer.
Detecting any of these signs and acting quickly is the first weapon
for fighting cancer successfully. It is always better to be safe
than to be sorry later. Some cancer is so aggressive that it might
become too late when you finally take your pet to the veterinarian.
When in doubt, act immediately.
If your pet is getting older, it is a good idea to routinely examine
the body by stroking and petting and going over the entire body.
Such regular grooming sessions will serve two purposes: Detecting
"anything out of ordinary" as well as deepening the bond
between you and your aging pet. An annual or biannual complete physical
examination along with annual laboratory analysis (complete blood
count, serum chemistry profile) and chest x-ray (radiograph) is
also very useful in catching geriatric illnesses that affect the
kidney, liver, heart or bowel.
What Causes Cancer in Dogs? Go
to Top of Page
We know the cause of very few cancers in companion animals, however
the Foundation is working very hard to change this. The development
of cancer can occur in any organism from excessive exposure to carcinogenic
agents such as certain chemicals, UV or X-irradiation and from some
viral infections. Although we do not know the exact cause for each
type of cancer in pets, the underlying problem is due to abnormal
genes that result in uncontrolled growth of cells, which may invade
into surrounding tissues or spread to other areas. The number of
cancers that are actually heritable (capable of being passed on
to offspring) is unknown in dogs but it has been occasionally documented.
What is the Cost of Cancer Treatment?
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The cost of evaluation, diagnosis, staging and treatment will vary
depending on the site of the tumor, the size of the pet, the type
of treatment selected and how well your pet handles the treatment.
In general, the initial evaluation including the diagnosis, staging
and a discussion about the prognosis and treatment options may range
from several hundred dollars upward if the tumor is located in a
body cavity or hard to reach location. Major surgical procedures
that require wide and deep tumor removal, or major reconstructive
procedures, will likely range from about $1500 upward, depending
on the extent of surgery and the recovery period. Chemotherapy costs
vary with size of the pet but for many treatment regimens the cost
of chemotherapy may range from several hundred dollars for palliative
oral treatment to several thousand dollars over a 3-6 month period.
Radiation therapy will range from approximately $2000 to $6000 depending
on the type of radiation therapy and the region of the country.
What are the Side Effects of Chemotherapy in Pets?
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The goal of chemotherapy in pets with cancer is to preserve the
highest quality of life possible. However, there may be some side
effects following treatment with chemotherapy. The overall impact
of side effects is reduced by altering doses or eliminating drugs
from treatment if side effects are significant. However, in order
to obtain any benefit from chemotherapy it is necessary to use doses
that can result in some reversible and temporary effects on normal
tissues. The most common side effects of chemotherapy in pets include:
Stomach upset resulting in a reduced appetite, nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea and dehydration. These effects are generally mild and self-limiting
but may require symptomatic treatment or hospitalization in some
Diagnosis and Staging. Go
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Your pet's general health status is assessed to identify disease
which may adversely affect prognosis, and limit or alter therapy.
After a thorough physical examination the screening laboratory evaluation
generally includes a complete blood cell count, serum biochemistry
panel, and urinalysis. Other general diagnostic tests are performed
as indicated. Survey radiographs are indicated to detect metastasis,
determine potential bone involvement, evaluate orthopedic soundness
prior to amputation or limb-sparing in dogs with osteosarcoma, localize
oral or nasal masses, etc.
Contrast radiographic studies can determine the extent of gastrointestinal
and genitourinary neoplasia. Computed axial tomographic (CAT) scanning
or magnetic resonance imaging (MR) are becoming more available and
defines the invasive characteristics of deep seated tumors much
more clearly than survey radiographs. CAT or MR imaging procedures
are particularly helpful when planning involved surgical procedures.
Ultrasonography can be used to determine the proximity of a tumor
to large blood vessels, to determine the cystic nature of masses,
to evaluate possible intra-abdominal metastases to lymph nodes or
organs, and to assess the initial and post-treatment tumor volume.
The diagnostic plan for a suspected tumor involves the clinical
evaluation described above as well as characterizing the tumor,
the surrounding area and the rest of the body where cancer may have
spread with x-rays, ultrasound or other imaging. The keystone of
the diagnosis is a cytologic or histologic confirmation of malignancy.
Cytologic examinations of bone marrow aspirates, buffy coat preparations
of peripheral blood samples and fine needle aspiration biopsies
of accessible tumors and regional lymph nodes are important diagnostic
procedures. Fine needle aspiration can be accomplished on any accessible
mass. Often, a rapid, inexpensive diagnosis can be made for certain
tumor types (lipomas, sebaceous adenomas, mast cell tumors). However,
cytologic evaluation of fine needle aspirates or bone marrow specimens
must not be over-interpreted. Treatment decisions should be based
on a cytologic diagnosis only when a definitive diagnosis can be
made such as with lymphosarcoma, mast cell tumors, etc.
Many techniques are available for tissue biopsy. The method selected
should safely and simply procure adequate tissue samples to provide
an accurate diagnosis without compromising treatment. Biopsies can
be excisional (complete removal of the tumor) or nonexcisional (removal
of only a portion of the tumor). Nonexcisional techniques include:
a) cytology from a fine-needle aspirate, brush samples, impression
smears or effusions, b) histopathology of cutting forcep biopsies,
cutting needle biopsies, punch biopsies, and incisional biopsies.
Treatment Strategies. Go
to Top of Page
Cancer specialists use a team approach to detect and treat complex
cancers. Depending on your pet's diagnosis, the cancer specialist
will consult with other specialists, who may include surgeons, medical
oncologists, diagnostic radiologists, radiation oncologists and
other professionals who have been trained in treating cancer.
Whether your pet receives radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surgery
or a combination of therapies, a customized treatment plan should
be designed to most benefit your pet and suit your needs. Supportive
care such as nutritional counseling and pain management can also
be provided. Once treatment has been planned, a team of trained
and certified health care professionals, including nurses, pharmacists,
technologists and others should assist in your pet's care.
The clinicians and nursing staff should work as a team to monitor
the treatment response and overall health of your pet. Seek bereavement
services in your area to help with your emotional needs.
Deciding on Treatment Options.
Go to Top of Page
The decision making process for management of cancer in pets can
be a complicated and difficult process. The evaluation of the general
health of the patient, the type of cancer, access to specialized
treatments and the emotional, time and financial commitment to conduct
the treatment must be carefully considered. The benefits, risks
and costs cannot be adequately determined without some assistance
and support. Such support is best obtained from family, friends
and veterinary professionals. Once the general health of the patient
has been determined to be adequate and the cancer has been clinically
staged and biopsied, the next decision is to determine treatment
Tumor Biology and Natural History.
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Rational treatment planning involves basic knowledge of the potential
for local recurrence and metastasis of the neoplasm. The key is
the histological assessment or diagnosis. Malignant tumors predisposed
to local recurrence should be managed aggressively from the time
of initial diagnosis. The chance for long-term tumor control is
greatest when the tumor is undisturbed by previous therapeutic intervention.
The risks and benefits of aggressive management must be carefully
considered. However, most people will recognize the obvious benefit
of prolonged tumor response with reduced overall expense if the
tumor can be managed once, albeit initially more costly, compared
to multiple, suboptimal attempts at tumor control.
Goals of Treatment. Go
to Top of Page
Maintaining the highest quality of life for the longest period of
time is always the goal of cancer management in companion animals.
This goal must be considered within the context of emotional and
financial factors. Decisions are often difficult.
The best service that can be provided is a knowledgeable, unbiased
assessment of the condition and a frank discussion of options sufficient
to permit an informed decision. This may involve consultation or
referral to a specialist or a comprehensive cancer center. Curative
therapy is designed to attempt permanent control of the tumor using
aggressive but not excessively debilitating treatments. Multiple
treatment modalities are often employed.
The decision to pursue curative treatment can be difficult. A working
definition of curative therapy often used in veterinary medicine
is the likelihood that a given tumor type will be controlled for
at least 1 year following treatment. If the best available information
suggests this is not possible, palliative therapy may be considered.
Palliative therapy is designed to reduce pain or functional difficulties
such as swallowing, urinating or defecating without attempting to
cure the tumor. The length of time is not as important as the quality
of the time remaining for the pet. The hospital time and side-effects
must be minimal for palliative therapy. Pets with cancer may also
require supportive therapy such as antibiotics, medications to control
some symptoms, blood transfusions and nutritional management.
Supportive Care. Go
to Top of Page
Dogs that have cancer are generally middle aged or older. Age is
not a disease but there often other health problems in older pets
with cancer that must be managed simultaneously with the cancer.
In addition, cancer can produce some problems in other organs such
as anemia, kidney problems and digestive abnormalities. The complete
management of cancer in dogs requires consideration of supportive
measures. These supportive measures can be considered in several
categories: nutritional considerations, blood product support and,
ancillary medication for concurrent diseases or symptoms.
Pets with cancer require consistent, high quality nutrition. The
specific nutritional needs for pets with cancer are not completely
understood. The brands of the food are less important than a complete,
balanced and palatable food for your pet with cancer.
A poor appetite and weight loss can result from cancer in several
ways. Cancer can affect appetite, smell, metabolism and the physical
ability to chew or swallow. Treatment for cancer may also reduce
appetite by inducing nausea or irritation to the intestinal tract.
Numerous means of dealing with nutritional issues in pets with cancer
now exist and this aspect of management should be carefully considered
with your veterinarian.
In some instances, pets may require transfusions of whole blood,
red blood cells or plasma. This type of management is usually necessary
on an acute basis and is rarely used for long-term support. Blood
product transfusions are more available than ever before.
Many dogs diagnosed with cancer also have other health problems.
Some health problems are minor and require little additional consideration
after a cancer diagnosis is made. Others may profoundly affect the
decisions about cancer management. The specific management considerations
for dogs with concurrent medical problems should be thoroughly discussed.
Symptomatic medications are often necessary while cancer is being
controlled. Some medications that may be necessary include anti-emetics,
laxatives, anti-diarrheals, anti-histamines, cortisone-derivatives
and others.
Antibiotics may be necessary to prevent or control bacterial infections
at various times throughout treatment of cancer in dogs.
Close attention to the possibility of dehydration from vomiting,
diarrhea or excessive urination is required for many patients with
cancer. On occasion, fluid administration on an outpatient or inpatient
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Posted By Mike Chino On September 29, 2008 @ 2:30 pm In Architecture,Events,Green Building,News | No Comments
This past weekend Silicon Valley erupted in a fantastic celebration of sustainable design as green building experts from all disciplines converged in San Jose for West Coast Green [2]. From architects, contractors and interior designers to eco entrepreneurs and clean tech mavens, this year's exposition focused an incredible spectrum of skills towards the common goal of greening the built environment, the world's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions [3]. The conference itself showcased an incredible set of sustainable strategies including solar power provided by SolaRover [4], recycled carpeting and finishings, compostable food and beverage containers, and carbon neutrality. Read on for our highlights from the show!
Our contest winners [5] Steven Hussey and Daniel Flahiff joined Mike Chino at the third annual West Coast Green [2]. Situated at the San Jose Convention Center in the heart of Silicon Valley, this year's conference showed a marked shift towards integrating clean technology solutions in green building applications.
Left: A fleet of Food Map [6] container gardens next to the Harbinger House [7]. Right: Beautiful bamboo architecture, a collaboration between BambooDNA [8], Hyphae Design Laboratory [9], and The Natural Builders [10].
The entire venue was interspersed with gorgeous living wall panels provided by Succulent Gardens [11]
Award-winning biologist and broadcaster David Suzuki [12] gave an incredible keynote about finding the "eco" in economy.
Left: The City Tour for Solar [13] increased awareness for solar power with an interactive mobile exhibit. Right: IDEO [14]'s Aquaduct Mobile Filtration Vehicle bicycle purifies water as you pedal!
The Watermill [15]: an atmospheric water collection device that condenses water vapor from within your home and purifies it for reuse.
The Rainwater HOG [16] is a modular rain storage system that is stackable, recyclable, and easily expandable.
The Kirei [17] booth dazzled with beautiful paintings that re-imagined the sustainable surface as a canvas for artistic endeavors.
Left: Whyrhymer Furniture [18] showcased a gorgeous collection of sustainable furniture. Their sleek sculpted pieces use FSC certified, renewable, and reclaimed hardwoods, and are finished using plant based oils and resins. Right: The Reclaimer [19]'s PLOG [20] is a sustainably sourced portable structure composed entirely of timber reclaimed from urban construction sites.
Al Gore [21] gave a knockout closing keynote where he re-issued his call for 100% renewable energy in the United States and focused upon the need to "bail in" alternative energies.
Stay tuned for in-depth reports on our favorite designs!
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Officials have decided a Dallas, N.C., couple will get a $30,000 reward for calling in the tip that led to a man who authorities say was a serial killer who shot to death five people in South Carolina.
Multiple media outlets reported Friday that while Crimestopper
rewards are anonymous, authorities had already identified Michael
and Terry Valentine as the tipsters who led them to Patrick Burris.
The Valentines say the credit goes to their new puppy, who barked and woke them up early Monday morning.
While letting the dog out, the couple saw an SUV matching the type of vehicle police were looking for pull up to a nearby home and called police.
Officers say they killed Burris after he pulled a gun and fired at them.
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