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There are many conflicting definitions of libertarianism . In this context, I will be discussing the interpretation of Right-Libertarianism and the Libertarian Party, which advocate the Non-Aggression Principle, Minarchism, Non-Interventionism, Constitutionalism, and Classical and Cultural Liberalism. Basically, we want the government to be small and the people to be free.
There is a distinct delineation between Libertarianism and Anarchism. Libertarianism demands small, accountable government in accordance with the Constitution. Anarchism demands no government. It's important to keep that distinction in mind.
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Natural Law is a system by which law is determined by nature. We use it to analyze ourselves and take morals and ethics from the very basis of human nature itself. The United States being founded on this concept, it is imperative that we understand it and its implications. First, I must show that the USA was indeed founded on this concept; then I can demonstrate what this means to us.
The Organic Law of 2007 cites the Declaration of Independence as official law, as there were some who disputed its lawfulness, being enacted prior to the Constitution and thus the Congress as it exist today; and to include it within the United States Code, adopted in 1926.
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There was a dream that was the United States of America, in which people would be free to determine their own path through life, their own needs and wants, and indeed, their own destiny. In this dream, individual liberty would be the basic moral principle of society, and law would be designed only to guarantee the people as much freedom as possible.
Human nature cannot fundamentally change. By instinct, we are greedy, self-righteous creatures who will look out for our own self-interest above all other priorities. Our founders understood that, and designed a government that would use our own nature to the advantage of the people. This government would be constitutionally limited in its power and scope, and its sole purpose would be to secure t[...]
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I have put together some ideas on how a truly effective education system might work. First, we need to throw out the entire system and start over. Eliminate the K-12 grade system. Eliminate ABCDF, ABCI, Advanced / Proficient / Satisfactory, and whatever other grading systems are in use.
There's no reason why the states and local communities can't run their own systems. There's no reason why education must be public to begin with. The suggestion here is merely a concept for how an effective system might run, if we actually needed such a system in the first place.
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Currently does not seem to run at all on the dev/latest beta branch. Client window opens, shows "Running self check", and closes in about half a second.
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sandstorm textures / sounds / script / prefab
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Crafting items gets stuck for a few minutes most of the time. Eventually it does end up in your inventory and allows you to move on.
Locking a code lock while the door is open causes the lock to get stuck in midair when you close the door. It also blocks you physically (why does a code lock even have a collider?). To fix, unlock the lock and close the door, then relock it.
Framerates have intermittent drops, but seem to be generally acceptable. I've been getting 20-30 FPS, which I consider passable for a Unity 5 game.
Other people seem to jump around the map a lot.
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Investors Are Freaking Out About Barnes & Noble
Uh oh. Barnes & Noble cuts its financial guidance again, and now it is saying it may push its Nook e-reading business into a new company. Investors are not pleased.
Barnes & Noble shares are slumping 29% in pre-market trading as Barnes & Noble reduced its fiscal-year guidance. Barnes & Noble said it is evaluating its reporting segments, which may mean the company will report Nook as a separate line item, and it is looking at options to push the Nook into a separate business altogether. A spinoff, of course, could be a sign Barnes & Noble would be willing to sell the Nook business.
Of course, B&N tried for months to sell the company — and presumably the short list of tire-kickers took a look at the Nook business and turned up their nose. Then, quietly B&N gave up last year around the time that its biggest brick-and-mortar rival, Borders Group, went belly up. Instead of a sale, Barnes & Noble took an investment from John Malone and his Liberty Media — an investment that looked like a typically sweet deal for Malone but didn't seem to be much of a boon for B&N.
Today, Barnes & Noble said Nook device sales surged 70% during the nine-week holiday period ended Saturday, with the bookseller saying tablet sales exceeded expectations though Simple Touch lagged.
Oh, but that ugly financial forecast is what investors homed in on. Barnes & Noble says it expects its full fiscal year 2012 Ebitda to come in at $150 million to $180 million. Just about a month ago, Barnes & Noble cuts its guidance to low end of its Ebitda range of $210 million to $250 million. Uh oh.
Barnes & Noble blamed the guidance cut primarily on "a shortfall in the expected sales of Nook Simple Touch, as well as additional investments in growing the Nook business."
Wall Street has practically begged Barnes & Noble to break out its financial results for the Nook, so they can get more evidence about whether the company's massive investment in the e-reading device will actually pay off financially. Now that's going to happen, but B&N may not like the result.
The problem for B&N and its shareholders is its digital business, including the Nook, has been a giant sinkhole of losses. And that doesn't look to abate anytime soon, whether the Nook is set off on its own or remains part of B&N.

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Who doesn't love pasta? It has got to be one of the most popular and versatile foods on the planet. I know it's my favorite! Every ethnic culture I can think of has its own spin on how to prepare and enjoy it. Just for fun, I did a quick Google search for pasta recipes and came up with over twelve million listings. That, dear readers, makes for a helluva lot of pasta dishes! And best of all, most pasta dishes can go from stovetop to tabletop in under an hour.
But, all pasta is not created equal. We all know that the success of any recipe depends on the quality of ingredients used. The kind of pasta product you use can make or break a dish. You can find a few decent brands in the supermarket, and honestly, I often buy them. However, when I really want to make something special and have a few extra bucks in my pocket, I head over to my Italian specialty market and splurge on the fancy imported stuff. It truly does make a difference.
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sample an excellent brand of imported Italian pasta that I've been hearing a lot about – Garofalo Signature Pasta. The company was kind enough to send me a few different kinds to try. Garofalo has been making pasta for over 200 years, and produces the Signature line from their headquarters in Gragnano, Italy, near the ruins of Pompeii. Gragnano is considered to be the birthplace of pasta. The company combines the art of traditional Neapolitan pasta making with modern technology to create their top quality pasta products. The pastas are made from the finest semolina wheat available, and are created using traditional bronze dies to ensure that the integrity of each cut's texture is preserved. They offer numerous varieties of short and long cuts, both textured and smooth, so there is something for everyone. read more >>


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I dunno about anyone else, but I find this to be very much a poser band. Has anyone heard cover of Hallowed Be Thy Name? Their goth fans go around saying how its "sooo much better" then Maiden's version. God I hate people.
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i think its really stupid when people judge a band by their fans. yea, almost all cradle fans are posers . . . in fact almost every single kid at my school that wears his maiden shirt to school everyday just because it suddenly became cool is a poser. In reality, most kids that maintain that they are "metalheads" are complete posers. But you know what? it doesnt matter. It is all about your personal realtionship with the music you hear. I dont run around with long hair and faded metal shirts and jeans, but i bet you that i know more about meal, can play metal better, and listen to more metal with more dedication than 99% of people that do fill all the stereotypes. Fuck them all . . . they all are fucking losers anyway. One band that i do happen to enjoy is cradle of Filth. I have 2 cds by them, and i only really like one so i can hardly call myself a fan, but i did give them a chance and think that "midian" was a really creative, strong extreme metal album. No, its not black metal, but labelling music according to genres is just stupid anyway. I dont know or want to know any of the kids at my school that wear CoF shirts, because quite frankly they are all losers. But im not going to right a band off as being a poser band just because they have some crappy fans. if you just dont like Cof's sound, which is quite possible, then fine, but dont judge a band by their fans. if you are a band that has released as many albums as CoF and worked hard enough to be able to make being a musician your job, then you are not a poser. Its just that simple . . . even if the band is Blink 182 or some crappy pop band, if you get off your ass and get out of your garage and make some music that people like, then you are not a poser.
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I am planning a trip to Croatia. I will be traveling from Dubrovnik to Split and am looking for opinions as to whether I should go by land, with a stop in Mostar, or by sea, with stops on some islands such as Hvar and/or Korcula. Transportation is not an issue as we are fine with renting a car. Thanks,


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Ecological economics addresses the complexity inherent in the process of determining how we decide, utilize, and prioritize resources in a way that does not jeopardize the future well-being of the natural and human systems. The course will survey the breadth of current application tools for measuring impacts on sustainability. Within this context, historical neo-classical tools will be viewed for their ability to measure a sustainable direction. Growth, development, and commerce take on new meaning when examined through the lens of sustainable economic models. Given that new meaning, the challenges inherent to measuring change provide students with the opportunity to deepen their applied understanding of sustainability theory. Section B: The Spring Learning journey will continue to explore New England business' approach to sustainability. Students will use ecological economics and living local economies as a lens on which to study nonprofits and corporations. The experience gives students a chance to apply in class learning to actual organizational environments while expanding professional networks. Trip Fee: $75. (Learning Journey – Wednesday & Thursday, January 11 & 12 – Section B only) Students should check the course site on Sakai for online assignments that will begin prior to the first class meeting.


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Some might consider eyeon's expansion a bold move, as the post-production industry has experienced major deflation over the past year. Sales manager Joanne Dicaire comments, "The post-production community has been looking for the opportunity to become more efficient for years. As desktop technology progresses, and realistically priced software packages become as powerful as Digital Fusion, for example, the perceived mid-range products will gain headway on the high-end."
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|1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
|under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
|Subject Company: Bank One Corporation
|Subject Companys Exchange Act File No.:
This filing contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of the merger between J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and Bank One Corporation, including future financial and operating results, the combined companys plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements that are not historical facts. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of J.P. Morgan Chases and Bank Ones management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: the ability to obtain governmental approvals of the merger on the proposed terms and schedule; the failure of J.P. Morgan Chase and Bank One stockholders to approve the merger; the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully; the risk that the cost savings and any other synergies from the merger may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; disruption from the merger making it more difficult to maintain relationships with clients, employees or suppliers; increased competition and its effect on pricing, spending, third-party relationships and revenues; the risk of new and changing regulation in the U.S. and internationally. Additional factors that could cause J.P. Morgan Chases and Bank Ones results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the 2003 Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K of J.P. Morgan Chase and Bank One filed with the SEC and available at the SECs Internet site (http://www.sec.gov).
Stockholders are urged to read the joint proxy statement/prospectus regarding the proposed transaction when it becomes available, because it will contain important information. Stockholders will be able to obtain a free copy of the joint proxy statement/prospectus, as well as other filings containing information about J.P. Morgan Chase and Bank One, without charge, at the SECs Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). Copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus and the filings with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference in the joint proxy statement/prospectus can also be obtained, without charge, by directing a request to J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., 270 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017, Attention: Office of the Secretary (212-270-6000), or to Bank One Corporation, 1 Bank One Plaza, Suite 0738, Chicago, Illinois 60670, Attention: Investor Relations (312-336-3013).
The respective directors and executive officers of J.P. Morgan Chase and Bank One and other persons may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed merger. Information regarding J.P. Morgan Chases directors and executive officers is available in its proxy statement filed with the SEC by J.P. Morgan Chase on March 28, 2003, and information regarding Bank Ones directors and executive officers is available in its proxy statement filed with the SEC by Bank One on March 5, 2003. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available.
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The following is a transcript of a video presentation that has been prepared highlighting some of the media reports, analyst commentary, live public interviews and internal management presentations relating to the announcement of the proposed merger of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and Bank One Corporation. The video is intended for internal use only at J. P. Morgan Chase & Co.
January 2004 Merger Highlights
CNBC Closing Bell Host:
The story continues to break during our program today. The journal is reporting that JPMorgan has agreed to acquire Bank One in a deal combining two of the nations largest financial institutions.
CNBC Closing Bell Unknown Guest:
Its a blockbuster transaction kind of reminiscent of the 97-98 transaction where we had..
Unknown Lehman Brothers Analyst on Kudlow and Kramer:
I think there are very few deals in the group that are transformational as this one in. Where youve got two different but very complementary business models.
David Faber, CNBC M&A Reporter:
They do know how to do a deal. Goldman is big and you have to wonder what are they saying in the boardrooms today? Okay, JPMorgan has done it again whats our response...
William Harrison (BH): This merger enables us to be on the consumer side. A major leader with opportunity to continue to participate in the consolidation.
James Dimon (JD): And if you look at the branch, consumer lending, credit card, private bank, asset manager, commercial treasury services we both looked at each other and said we have to do this.
CNBC Squawk Box Host:
JPMorgan Chase buying Bank One in a deal that creates the second largest US bank, 1.1 trillion dollars in assets. The new powerhouse will be headed by JPMorgan chairman and CEO William Harrison. Bank Ones James Dimon will succeed in the CEO two years after the deal is done. Thanks for joining us right here on Squawk Box Now.
CNBC Squawk Box Host:
The premium is about 14%, and thats below the average premium weve seen in banking deals over the last year or so, why is that?
BH: Uh Jamie and I wanted to structure a deal that was good for both sets of shareholders that a transaction that would create great long-term value. A model that was both strong in wholesale and consumer and I think this structure does that.
JD: You know, I always look at something like this where you really wanted a total fair exchange which was good for both parties and we negotiated and I think what we did is
going to be great for our shareholders, totally comfortable about that and, you know the little bit more premium wouldnt have made any difference whatsoever.
Unknown Female Host on Bloomberg Breaking News:
Its our big story is right here live in New York.
Unknown Male Host on Bloomberg Breaking News:
It is involving that 55 billion dollar deal JPMorgan Chase buying out Bank One. Gonna return to it right now.
BH: Jamie and I would like to welcome all of you to this presentation. This is a slide on some very important points about the balance business mix. As I said it creates a balance, a better balance between wholesale and retail. It creates a better balance between our volatile or market sensitive businesses. Should create lower volatility for sure. This market leadership motion as I said, leadership creates incremental value. We have leadership positions across the board in our wholesale investment banking piece and our consumer piece that I think are pretty special. The complimentarity of the fit was just very exciting when Jamie and I started getting into this. And Ill tell you, having been through a lot of these mergers, better fit both on a business overlap matter or lack thereof, and a people matter. And thats gonna be very important I think.
JD: And if you look at this page, theres where you see the perfect fit. Each branch, the branches that would fit together perfectly. Obviously, wed consolidate the platforms. In credit cards number two size, if you look at middle market auto-mortgage we add in each of those categories. We did not, when we show you the numbers a little bit later, add any revenue percentages in there. That does not mean there wont be any because I can come up with five or ten really good cross-selling things here that we know will work. And we dont have the household numbers because Im not sure theyre on the same compatible basis. But we probably touch 100 million or more Americans on the retail side of the business. And I think thats an amazing scope. The market shares everywhere we are are very high. And you can see if you can go through a lot of these markets, we are number one, number two, number three and that usually distinguishes how profitable you are in some of those markets.
BH: Well Good Morning everybody. And what is a very historic day for both firms, we like our business model of core competence in investment banking, wholesale businesses, core competence in retail.
JD: Theyve built a wholesale global investment bank in 50 countries that is equal to all.
BH: So when you add it all up you have a unique, I believe a unique, business combination here.
JD: We havent seen something quite as combined. Its so compelling its incumbent upon us to do it, because its good for our shareholders, its good for our customers, it will be good for our employees it will provide an enormous opportunity.
BH: You pick the best people. You pick the best systems. You learn from each other. You pick the best practices.
JD: Were going to have some fabulous opportunities here. There will be, there will miss some well give and take - I always urge people that go through deals, lets give everyone respect
JD: And youve heard me say attrition is our friend. If we make right decisions, we act with urgency a lot of those job losses will be dumped through attrition and not by layoffs.
BH: Im not suggesting this will be easy because all mergers are hard. But you dont have the same kind of overlap that weve experienced in our prior mergers.
JD: On a personal level, I would not have done this deal if I did not have a tremendous amount of trust and respect and faith in Bill Harrison because I was president once before and it didnt end so well. So Bill Harrison is a man of integrity. He is a man of his word. Hes got deep character. Youre gonna see this yourself.
Unknown Speaker on CNBC Closing Bell: Mr. Harrison, I will say this, Bree youre absolutely right, not only was the board totally behind him, but he really pulled in through a very difficult period.
Off-screen Female on CNBC Closing Bell: Absolutely.
Unknown Speaker on CNBC Closing Bell: This is a great merger when you look at the strengths.
BH: The tone of the questions from the press was very positive. They understood quite quickly the strategic logic. Again, Jamie and I have been through enough of these deals
that you can pick up a flavor very quickly. I was telling Jamie today whats really nice is nobody challenges this. Everybody kind of understands.
JD: That we would try to build a culture of execution, get things done, have a sense of urgency, do what you say youre gonna do, make decisions and I know were gonna try to do the same thing.
BH: This combination does create a real end game winner in the financial services space, not only in the United States but globally.


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Would a Candy Stripe Pleco be ok for a 20 gallon?
Hey...the recommended size tank for them is about 30 gallons. But they only grow to 4" if that. I would say that your okay putting it in your 20 gallon. But remember that they need plenty of hiding spots and they like plants in there environment...But overall it would be a awesome feature to your tank. Well you probably know about pleco's so I didnt really need to say they need hiding spots and plants lol.
i just hope they dont eat my plants. :shock:
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However, the recession in the U.S. has prevented many would-be retirees from purchasing in Mexico. Many Americans retired there by using the equity in their primary residence to purchase a second home, later making a permanent move. That source of funds has become scarce. Other potential buyers are scared off due to the media's depiction of violence in Mexico, which many agents feel is overhyped.
"I live and do business in Michoacan, supposedly a drug trafficking area. Violence is something we sometimes hear about but almost never see. Tourists are left alone. Occasionally, a tourist gets caught up in it, but it often turns out that they had cartel involvement," says Linda Neil, NAR's President Liaison to Mexico. "American buyers shouldn't be apprehensive about buying property in Mexico when they use the services of qualified professionals."
For more information, visit our Spotlight on Mexico page at www.realtor.org/articles/spotlight-on-mexico.
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text: Opelousas: Governor Bobby Jindal and AgraTech International Inc. Chairman Richard DeMarco announced the company will renovate a former Opelousas bottling facility, creating 50 new direct jobs and making a $10 million capital investment. The biotech venture will convert seafood shell waste into commercial products for the automotive, defense and medical sectors. The new direct jobs will pay an average salary of $50,000, plus benefits, and LED estimates the project will result in an additional 51 new indirect jobs.


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How Much Time Do American Teens Spend Online?
You would think the answer would be straightforward, but the reality is that the answer to how much time Americn teens spend online depends on who you ask…
Some background. I've been putting together a proposal for a project we are submitting for the Digital Media Learning competition. You may or may not know that we are creating an educational iPhone game called Q Racer. I was curious to see how teens spend their time to see potentially what kinds of other distractions our game might have to compete against (that is if teens dig our game…game is also for adults too). However, as I was researching this topic the answer to the question of how much time American teens actually spend online started getting confusing.
Personally, I think kids/teens are online like all of the time…I'm assuming they are the ones responsible for most of the inane comments I see on Youtube…and they must be watching all the Twilight trailers and stuff like this (Justin Bieber video had 13 million views):
Anyway, I figure with Facebook, chat, videos, games, etc… that teens would spend a lot of time online, right? But what do I know…I'm not a teen.
Looking online I started digging up some numbers.
Nielson Media Says Teens Spend 11 Hours a Month Online
The well known media research group published a report in June of 2009 that reported "teens love the internet" but spend on average of 11 hours and 32 minutes online a month. That might sound like a lot, but when you really think about it this averages out to 23 minutes a day spent online. That sounds ludicrous to me… 23 minutes a day? I'm sure they must be spending the rest of their free time studying calculus and volunteering in soup kitchens.
Some other highlights from their report:
- Teens spend 11 hours and 32 minutes a month online which far lower than the average adult which spends 29 hours and 15 minutes a month online
- Apparently 1 in 4 teens read the newspaper (does anyone read traditional newspaper anymore?)
- Teens spend less time watching videos online than adults…
Either way, I found this number and subsequently the report a little hard to swallow. The report doesn't make any mention of how they gathered this data. Did they survey teenagers? How many did they survey? It doesn't say. It does, however, present you with lots of pretty graphs, charts, and bold claims. Read it for yourself and see what you think (download their report, How Teens Use Media). I hate to be cynical about teenagers, but I know when was a teen (back when you had to hike 4 miles in the snow to get to school) I wasn't reading no stinking newspapers…and this was before the Internet.
Not quite satisfied with their "report" I started my search again. I figure it might be good to compare teenagers of different countries to see how close or far off the numbers might be. I'm assuming that teens from similar western countries would have somewhat similar behaviors…
UK Teenagers Spend 31 hours a WEEK online
That's right according to a Telegraph UK February 2009 news article, UK teenagers spend a whopping 31 hours a week or 124 hours a month online! Per day the average UK teenager spends about 4.5 hours a day online. Compared to American teenagers, at least according to Nielson Media Research, these UK teens are spending about 12 times more time online. It's like they are addicted to the Internet!
The highlights from this article I found much more interesting than the Nielsen Media findings:
- 3 hours spent chatting on MSN Messenger
- 2 hours on Youtube and in chat rooms
- 1 hour devoted to "looking up cosmetic surgery procedures such as how to enlarge breasts and get collagen implants"
- 1.5 hours "spent on family planning and pregnancy websites"
- 1.5 hours spent researching diet plans and weight loss information
- 3 hours spent getting help on homework (for some reason cheating came to mind…)
Can't say how legitimate these answers are, but it does seem more in tune to how I think if I were a teenager I would be spending my time online…chatting with friends and having them give me answers to my math homework. They also do mention that 1000 teens were polled.
Still these numbers are for UK and not the hours spent online for US teenagers. So my searched continued…
Yahoo Says American Teens Spend 16.7 hours a Week Online
In a July 2009 MSNBC news article it reported that Yahoo researched this topic and says that teens on average spend 16.7 hours a week online or 67 hours a month online. This translates to 2.3 hours a day online. It doesn't say how many people were surveyed or how they surveyed, but considering they are Yahoo and see a lot of Internet traffic I give them a little more credibility.
So where does this leave me in figuring out how much time American teens spend online? I'll sum it up in bullet points cause I'm getting sick of my own writing:
- Nielson number is garbage to me, 23 minutes a day seems ridiculous to me (if you are a teen and reading this post take a break from your newspaper and let me know if this is true by posting a comment)
- UK teens apparently spend a crazy amount of time online, but seeing as this research was conducted by a company that sells parental security software it's kind of in their favor to skew the results higher
- 16.7 hours a week sounds more reasonable for US teens…though I'll assume they are still a little low and round up to 20 hours.
There you have it I say American teenagers spend 20 hours a week online. What do you think?
Posted: January 7th, 2010 under Miscellaneous.
Posted by: Randy
Tags: internet, teens
Comments (6)
tahahahaha that bullshit, we spend more time than 23minutes a dayComment by vfffgg on February 24, 2011
we spend at least 2 hours a day onlineComment by amoola on March 5, 2011
I'm seventeen and have been online for several hours (5-7) a day for the past five years. Because I can't afford to do anything else.Comment by emily on June 23, 2011
Nice Post. This enter helped me in my college assignment. Thnaks AlotComment by boonimbembags on July 6, 2011
trololol pshh I've spent 2 hours on the computer already…..well we know that's a load of crap.
But I do think teenagers spend about 20 hours a week online…. I'm sure I do
I think teens spend around atlest 10 hours a day on social media, texting, calling, and other interaction sitesComment by ahha on January 23, 2014


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I've always felt that doing a ride that averages 100' of climbing per mile over the entire length of a ride is a pretty good measure. It's the baseline I've used to help determine a difficulty of a ride. Some factors that can increase the difficulty is the steepness of climbs. length of climbs or where they are in a route. A ride may be a little under the 100' per mile but if some of the grades are really steep that can balance it out. Putting all the climbs in the back half of a long ride always adds to the difficulty for me as well.
Yesterday's ride was 81 miles with about 8100 ft of climbing. Some grades were 18%-and there were several of them. Climbs were 1-5 miles. Fortunately most of the climbing was in the first 2/3 of the route but there was one 1 miler near the end that was pretty ugly. All in all it's a pretty tough route but an excellent one for training.
I averaged a whopping 15 mph. But the new 10 sp SRAM XX 11-32 worked flawlessly. I was in the 34-32 way more than I expected. I've done this ride on 34-27 before but yesterday there's no way I could have done it. I know I'm a little heavier but I'm seeing my ability to push a harder gear slip away-just like my former 290 yard drives!
I was also interested to see how my new shoes would hold up and didn't experience any discomfort so they passed the test again. I had also put on a new set of "wing" carbon bars on the bike the night before and I really like those for climbing. Much more comfortable for hands on the bars.
I got several questions from some of the other riders on my gearing. Many were ready to swap bikes on some of the steeper hills.
I also worked on not stopping so that made me a little slower from a mph perspective but just working on endurance right now. I only one quick stop to refill a water bottle. Fortunately I don't have Iber's problems just yet so didn't need any nature breaks.
Beautiful day to ride in the NC mountains-clear skies. Cool but perfect for the hills. The great thing about the NC mountains is you can be selective about the degree of difficulty of the rides you'd like to do. You just have to know the various roads and routes.


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Johnathan Doody update: Jury to resume sixth day of deliberations in temple killings
PHOENIX - Jurors are set to resume deliberations for a sixth day in the case of a man charged in the 1991 killings of nine people at a suburban Phoenix Buddhist temple.
Johnathan A. Doody was 17 when authorities say he participated in the gunning down of six monks, a nun and two helpers during a robbery. He was convicted in 1993 and sentenced to 281 years in prison
He is being re-tried after a federal appeals court overturned his conviction in 2011, noting he wasn't properly read his rights. Doody has maintained his innocence. A co-defendant who pleaded guilty and is serving a life sentence says Doody carried out the killings.
Trial began Aug. 12. Jurors got the case on Sept. 24. Deliberations resume Wednesday morning.


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It is our belief that cooperatives are still relevant in Uganda based on the changes that the models have already undergone since the 1980s through the reform initiatives made by the Uganda Cooperatives Alliance(UCA). Though liberalization and the wide dispersion of technological accessibility have indeed led to the collapse/dysfunction of many of the institutions within the earlier cooperative models, there was still political will to maintain the existence of cooperatives for good reasons.
In a policy note on the Revival of Agricultural Cooperatives in Uganda (Kwapong 2010, it was noted that the changes in the representation of farmers along with the establishment of self-sustaining, autonomous support organs have led to increases in welfare by way of incomes and other benefits for farmers, derived from maintaining membership with cooperatives. Training and education, as well as access to financing and the promotion of product diversification are all initiatives that were undertaken by the reformed cooperatives to take advantage of the advances appended to the process of liberalization. Where perceptions of income have increased in rural farming communities (Kwapong 2010), cooperatives have played a key role in the reduction of rural poverty in Uganda. Rural farmers reported that they were able to provide their families with three meals a day as a result of the increases in income brought about by cooperative membership. The organizations established within the UCA's umbrella: Rural Producer Organizations (RPOs); Area Cooperative Enterprises(ACEs) and Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations(SAACOs) have effectively allowed for autonomous self-sustaining business and democratic units that offer support for members, who have grown in number over the years. The intimacy of these organizations has allowed for cooperatives to effectively provide welfare improvements to farmers and their families.
Though the ubiquity of communications technology has the potential to derail traditional collective efforts through the advancement of individual enterprise and opportunity, there can be no replacement of the benefit that reformed cooperatives have brought to rural communities by way of enhancements in knowledge, productivity, profitability, income and food security.


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Access to Bear Island is provided by ferry from Hammock's Beach State Park (see our Attractions and Getting Here, Getting Around chapters) or by private boat. Tickets are required for everyone riding the ferry, and the fee is $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and children ages 6 to 12. Cash or...more about Bear Island
For campers who love the sound of the ocean and the sea breeze, Swansboro is the camping destination to find the Hammock's Beach State Park and a ferry out to oceanside camping. Cape Carteret also offers RV and tent camping for those who want to take advantage of all the local activities.


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The airport bus stops next to this hotel, which is just a 5-minute walk from Bergen's famous Fish Market. The hotel has 2 bars, 3 restaurants and 1 nightclub. All rooms at Radisson Blu Hotel Norge have a TV and a modern bathroom with a shower or bathtub. Some Business Class Rooms feature a balcony offering views of the city centre park, Byparken. Free WiFi internet is available throughout the hotel. Radisson Blu Norge's own Ole Bull Restaurant offers city views, international dishes and specialties such as ling fish and whale from Western Norway. Also found on site is a T.G.I. Friday's restaurant. The Babel Bar offers a modern and cosy setting for a coffee or drink. Café Contra serves cocktails and beer until late, while Metro Bar & Nightclub keeps the party going even later. Leisure and relaxation options at Radisson Hotel Blu Norge include a sauna, swimming pool, hot tub and gym.
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A disturbing new report claims that some flyers are using wheelchairs to cut in line when going through airport security. Get the details on this and other interesting travel stories in our regular weekly roundup.
Foliage in the City
Travel on NBCNews.com is reminding us that you don't necessarily need to shell out for a tank of gas and a few nights in a country B&B to see spectacular foliage. For proof, check out these five fall itineraries for city slickers.
Is Your Hometown Cool Enough?
How awesome are your small town stomping grounds? Budget Travel wants to know. The travel magazine is currently accepting nominations for its annual Coolest Small Towns contest. If your town has a population of less than 10,000, plus a thing or two that makes it a worthy travel destination, why not nominate it?
If you don't hail from a hip little hamlet, you could always take a trip to one of these charming island towns or romantic small towns and claim them as your own.
Using Wheelchairs to Cut Airport Security Lines
According to a recent poll of SmarterTravel readers, disabled flyers should get to board planes before anyone else. (Other options were families with children, frequent flyers, and those who've paid to board first.) But a disturbing new report from The New York Times claims that many travelers request to use wheelchairs at the airport not because they need them, but because they want to get to the front of the airport security line faster. And, presumably, they get to board flights earlier too. It seems that no proof of disability is required—no doctor's note or special I.D.—for flyers to request use of airport wheelchairs. You just have to ask for one.
According to The Times, "The practice, tacitly endorsed by a 'don't ask, don't tell' policy from wheelchair pushers, who sometimes receive tips, is so commonplace that airport workers can predict spikes in wheelchair requests when security is particularly backed up, and flight attendants see it so often on certain routes—including to the Philippines, Egypt and the Dominican Republic, for which sometimes a dozen people in wheelchairs will be waiting to board—they've dubbed them 'miracle flights.'"
Of course, it would be inappropriate to accuse anyone using an airport wheelchair of faking it. But if travelers are encouraged to show doctor's notes when carrying prescription medications through airport security, shouldn't they need similar proof to use wheelchairs? What's your opinion?


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Perfect for You (A Laurel Heights Novel)
The book that started it all! A Laurel Heights Novel, Book 1
Freya Godwin's creativity has gone MIA.
With Freya just hired to redesign the top adult website company in the country, her muse couldn't have chosen a worse time to disappear. Determined to get her sexy back, Freya puts an ad online, hoping to find the right man to inspire her.
Unfortunately, all roads point back to her upstairs neighbor Greg Cavanaugh. He's everything she doesn't want: a playboy and scumbag lawyer. Except if he's so wrong for her, why does his touch feel like magic? And why does being with him make her believe anything is possible?
The rest of Kate Perry's fun, sexy Laurel Heights series is available now:
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Fans of Bella Andre, Rachel Gibson, and Kristan Higgins will love this quirky romance series with strong, independent woman and sexy alpha heroes.
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West Elm [1] home furnishing recently made its debut in the UAE [2] by opening their first retail store in The Dubai Mall. The new store features a diverse mix of modern home designs and inspirational pieces. GSky Plant Systems, Inc. [3] helped bring a touch of nature to the store by installing two large green walls. The beautiful living walls [4] are situated behind the cash wrap, serving as the store's centerpiece to greet customers as they enter the store.
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Malawi Couple Found Guilty of Homosexuality
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May 18th, 2010
Steven Monjeza, 26, and Tiwonge Chimbalanga, 20, were found guilty today of gross indecency and "unnatural acts" in a verdict delivered at Blantyre Magistrate's Court. Said Magistrate Nyakwawa Usiwa Usiwa, "The state has proven beyond reasonable doubt that these gentlemen had sex despite them being male, which is against the law of Malawi." The couple will be sentenced on Thursday, May 20. They face up to fourteen years imprisonment with hard labor. Lawyers hope to reverse the decision at High Court.
The verdict has earned condemnation from around the world:
"We have a reached a point in Malawi where we need to decide whether we regard minority groups as equal to others in terms of their human rights," said Gift Trapence, executive director of the human rights group Centre for the Development of People (CEDEP), who was in the courtroom Tuesday.
"Malawi is using laws brought in by the British," he said. "They need to be updated."
UK LGBT Advoate Peter Tatchell, who has been in close contact with Steven and Tiwonge, also denounced the verdict via press release:
"The law under which they were convicted is a discriminatory law that only applies to same-sex relations. It is unconstitutional. Article 20 of Malawi's constitution guarantees equality and non-discrimination. The law in Malawi is not supposed to discriminate," added Mr Tatchell.
"Malawi's anti-gay laws were not devised by Malawians. They were devised in London in the nineteenth century and imposed on the people of Malawi by the British colonisers and their army of occupation. Before the British came and conquered Malawi, there were no laws against homosexuality. These laws are a foreign imposition. They are not African laws.
"I expect both men will now appeal against the verdict and against any sentence that is handed down. Steven and Tiwonge's best hope is that a higher court will overturn this unjust, cruel verdict."
Tatchell noted that the Magistrate appeared biased throughout the trial. The Magistrate had denied bail to the couple, which is an extreme rarity for a non-violent crime. The Magistrate also permitted witnesses from the gallery and court personnel to abuse the couple during official court proceedings.
Tatchell also reports that you can write to Steven and Tiwonge to offer them your support. You can address your letters and post cards to Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga, Prisoners, Chichiri Prison, P.O.Box 30117, Blantyre 3, Malawi.
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It is important for future CrossFitters to be discerning in selecting the CrossFit gym that suits them best.
All CrossFit gyms (we call it a box) are independently owned and operated, mostly by individuals and small partnerships. All CrossFit affiliated boxes require at least one coach certified in the basic principles of CrossFit, but beyond that, each CrossFit box is free to operate however it wishes. There is a lot of variety out there!
Almost all CrossFit boxes believe in the fundamental principles of the CrossFit methodology, but each CrossFit box has its own personality and spin on how to best implement the fundamentals.
We encourage all potential members to check out a few different gyms to find the one that fits them best before settling in. Here are some questions that you can ask yourself and your prospective coaches before you pick your CrossFit box:
- Does the energy and atmosphere suit you?
- Does it look like a fun place that you will look forward to coming to on a regular basis?
- Are the coaches biased toward a single facet of fitness or are they dedicated to well-rounded fitness?
- Do the coaches ask you questions about your goals and how you are feeling or do they only talk about their beliefs and preferences?
- Do the coaches start you out with learning the basics of safe movement before allowing you to perform advanced lifts such as snatches?
- Do the coaches have a history and foundation of CrossFit coaching experience, or are they relatively new to CrossFit?
- Do the coaches only have the bare minimum qualification (a Level 1 CrossFit Certification) or are they certified by a variety of organizations and various specialties of fitness?
- Do the coaches have a variety of certifications, but very few years of actual experience?
- Do the coaches continuously research, test and integrate the best aspects of various fitness and nutrition philosophies into their CrossFit programming, or do they sound like they are reading a script and using only the canned approaches of others?
- Do the coaches lead by example; i.e. do you want to look, feel and perform like your coaches? Are the coaches living evidence of their approach to health and fitness?
- Do the coaches give you the support you deserve to reach your goals, or are they just running you through the movements and counting your reps?
We want the CrossFit community to grow and we want our members to be content knowing they have chosen the CrossFit box that is the best fit for them after considering their alternatives. Most importantly, we want to ensure that each CrossFitter's experience meets their expectations of putting them on the path for improved fitness. In your search for the right CrossFit box, come see us, try us on for size and ask us everything you need to know to make the right decision.
- We are family friendly. We do not provide child care. Children are not allowed in the workout area.
- You are not "on your own". If you want to come in and "do your own thing", we won't be the box for you.
- We are invested in your success. We program for you and push you.
- We will hold you accountable to your own goals. You are in control of your success and results.
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Funding for bicycling programs
We are working to (1) protect federal funding for bicycling programs in the U.S. transportation bill and (2) ensure that whatever happens in the U.S. Congress, California continues to prioritize our community's needs by funding bicycling and walking programs.
Protecting federal funding
We work with our partners America Bikes and Transportation for America to help deliver Congressional support for a transportation bill that supports bicycling.
Protecting California's bike funding
Caltrans is leading a process with local leaders from around the state to develop a consensus about priorities for funding, once we know what the federal program will do. Caltrans will then propose legislation that implements that consensus. Your California Bicycle Coalition is a key part of that process, and will keep you informed.


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Graphic Scotland are pleased to announce the shortlist for the first 9th Art Award.
We received a grand total of 50 entries, with some amazing and original novels amongst them, and after careful deliberation from our judges (Paul Gravett, Hannah McGill, Adrian Searle, and Mary Talbot), we are now delighted to reveal the titles that made the cut.
The shortlist
In alphabetical order, the shortlisted entries are:
Building Stories – Chris Ware
Published by Jonathan Cape
Building Stories is an interactive, fantastic piece of do-it-yourself architecture in graphic novel form. Following the lives of the inhabitants of a Chicago flat, Ware has created an ambitious work that thoroughly implements the reader and has astounded many.
Days of the Bagnold Summer – Joff Winterhart
Published by Jonathan Cape
Costa nominated and incredibly touching, "Days of the Bagnold Summer" is the tender and resonant tale of mother and son, Sue and Daniel Bagnold. It follows the librarian and heavy metal lover, via simple black and white art, through a hilarious summer of discontent.
The Gigantic Beard that was Evil – Stephen Collins
Published by Jonathan Cape
An off-beat, darkly funny and rather fantastical tale has been crafted by Collins. The town of Here is nice, orderly, tidy and, most importantly of all, beardless. This all changes, however, when Dave finds himself taken over by a hairy horror. The art is beautiful, the writing rhythmic and fun.
Naming Monsters – Hannah Eaton
Published by Myriad Editions
A beautiful, modern and haunting folk tale. Fran, a seventeen year old, has many problems to deal with. Whilst battling the recent death of her mother, school pressures and feelings of displacement Fran must also handle being plagued by monsters. The dialogue is expertly crafted, making this work an atmospheric, creepy and poignant piece.
The Nao of Brown – Glyn Dillon
Published by SelfMadeHero
Nao Brown has OCD, but not in the way you'd expect. As a sufferer of violent, morbid obsessions Nao must face the general trials and tribulations of everyday life whilst navigating around her own mental health. The sumptuous art includes pen work and water colour. This title also won the Prix Spécial du Jury at this year's 40th Angoulême International Festival Of Bande Dessinée.
"The shortlist for the first 9th Art Award shows the strength and diversity of graphic literature. A list made up of five books that will each go on to become classics in their own right; any one would be a worthy winner of the prize."
Gordon Robertson, 9th Art Director
And the winner is…
The big reveal will take place at the 9th Art Award ceremony, held this Sunday at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, and hosted by Billy Kirkwood. Our panel of judges will lead a discussion on why graphic literature is a unique and important art form, as well as talking about the merits of our nominees, before the prize is awarded to the best graphic novel of 2013.
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The lavish Texas countryside that has been Dalhart Windberg's home has served as inspiration for generations of artists before him, but few have earned the regard that the nation's collectors have bestowed upon Windberg.
With demand for his original paintings growing too large to be satisfied, Limited Edition reproductions of Windberg's art have been among the most cherished and collectable in the country.
Laboring long hours in his studio, Windberg has mastered a very detailed style that remarkably distinguishes his relaxing works from the typical landscapes, still life's and character studies. Influenced early in his career by the ageless art of the Dutch and Flemish masters, Windberg has painted his subjects as the masters might, paying careful attention to light, colors, value and shading.
Born in 1933, Windberg has spent many years journeying far beyond his Texas home, recording on canvas his most interesting discoveries and fondest recollections. His subjects are as varied as life itself. From the awakening aura of a Rocky Mountain snowfall to the sleepy silence of cypress woodlands, or the rustic beauty of the Texas Hill Country, the land has been reborn by his palette knife and brush.
Attention to detail has put Windberg squarely in the camp of success, with a long line of awards and tributes to his credit. In 1967 he quit teaching in order to paint full-time. By 1972, Windberg was the sole artist of the American Masters Foundation; seven years later, he was named Texas State Artist. Between 1971 and 1978, 57 images of Windberg paintings had been published and, today, with over two hundred and forty prints to his credit, he is still publishing and selling out editions.
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Fatty Liver Increases the Association of Metabolic Syndrome With Diabetes and Atherosclerosis
- Juan G. Juárez-Rojas, PHD1,
- Aida X. Medina-Urrutia, MSC1,
- Esteban Jorge-Galarza, MSC1,
- Carmen González-Salazar, RD1,
- Eric Kimura-Hayama, MD2,
- Guillermo Cardoso-Saldaña, PHD1,
- Rosalinda Posadas-Sánchez, MSC1,
- Rocio Martínez-Alvarado, MD1 and
- Carlos Posadas-Romero, MD1⇓
- 1Department of Endocrinology, National Institute of Cardiology "Ignacio Chávez," Mexico City, Mexico
- 2Division of Computed Tomography, Department of Radiology, National Institute of Cardiology "Ignacio Chávez," Mexico City, Mexico
- Corresponding author: Carlos Posadas-Romero, cposadasr{at}yahoo.com.
OBJECTIVE To analyze the participation of fatty liver (FL) in the association of metabolic syndrome (MS) with type 2 diabetes and coronary artery calcification (CAC).
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS A total of 765 subjects (52% women) aged 30 to 75 years without clinical atherosclerosis were included in this study. MS was defined in accordance with the Adult Treatment Panel III (ATPIII) guidelines, while FL and CAC were identified by computed tomography.
RESULTS There were increasing frequencies of type 2 diabetes and CAC in all three groups: control, MS without FL, and MS plus FL. Multivariable-adjusted logistic regression analyses showed that FL increased the association of MS with type 2 diabetes in both women [odds ratio 10.6 (95% CI 3.4–33.7)] and men [12.1 (4.1–36.1)]. In women, FL also increased the association of MS with CAC [2.34 (1.07–5.12)].
CONCLUSIONS FL increases the association of MS with type 2 diabetes and subclinical atherosclerosis.
- Received June 29, 2012.
- Accepted November 8, 2012.
- © 2013 by the American Diabetes Association.
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16-bit glory meets HD for one of the best RPGs you'll play.NightGamer01 | Nov. 19, 2013 | Review of Chronicles of a Dark Lord Episode 1 Tides of Fate - PC
Having played and been fond of the glory days of jRPGs like Chrono Trigger, Lufia, Final Fantasy IV, and Lunar: Silver Star Story this title took me back to those days with a vengeance, but it was the game's presentation that took it to a whole other level for me. Gamers who have played RPGs like the ones I mentioned above will be able to pick up and play this title with ease, there's not much different in terms of gameplay that will confuse anyone, and that's actually a really good thing. Battles utilize a modified and smoother ATB system to great effect, and there's some great exploration opportunities here. I also have to say, I'm a big fan of the Mode 7-like effect the devs used for when you explore the overworld. Honestly though, what really took me for a loop was the enhanced graphics and battle sprites. I went into this expecting 'the usual' from games similar to this, and oh boy was I wrong and in the greatest way. Somehow, the devs enhanced everything, and the battle sprites in particular are just beautiful to look at. A couple other things I want to touch on are the story and the music. The story is phenomenal. Simply put, it's going to suck you in and not let go. The writing for the characters is outstanding, there's a lot of depth there though I do wish there was some more backstory for more of the end-game party members. There's also some great bits in there during the story that will have you laughing like hell, and other times where you're so riveted by the seriousness of what's going on that you won't even realize you've played an hour of the game that's how great the pacing of the story is. Finally I have to touch on probably one of the greatest aspects of this game besides the story, and that's the soundtrack. I mean, this game's soundtrack is right up there with the likes of Final Fantasy IV and Lunar for me. A huge bonus for me in particular, is that this game has a regular battle theme that you actually look forward to hearing on a consistent basis unlike so many other games. Oh and there's a particular boss battle theme in this game that's pivoted itself right to my top 10 boss battle themes. So overall, this game deserves heaps of praise and so do the devs. Once you experience this game for yourself, you'll be addicted just like I was. Just don't expect an easy game though, while it's very balanced, the bosses WILL challenge you.


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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks staged one of their strongest rallies of the year Tuesday, erasing a big decline from the day before, after a Federal Reserve official said he supported more measures to stimulate the economy.
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please i.d these red growths on my feather duster
these red growths appeared on the tube of my feather duster about 3 weeks ago, they aren't anywhere else in my tank. Please can some body I.D them.
best guess is some sort of thalloid rhodophyta?
it doesnt look like the usual suspects http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm
thalloid applies to a body of a plant/algae
rhodophyta applies to the division (phylum) that particular algae belongs to.
Put simply, it's a red form of macro algae and it is harmless both to the feather duster and any fish in the tank, and it is not uncommon to find in an aquarium or on tubes of feather dusters.
Here is a good link for accurate information about it....
Here's one more good source of information that's easier to understand:
does that mean i was right??
Yep.... except that it is common in that form...
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new cichlid tank is foggy, Help!!
hey all,
i got a new tank for christmas and decided to make it a cichlid tank, as i already have a tropical community, and a crayfish tank. well we set it up and let it do its 24 hour filtering before i tested it. the pH was high because it hadn't been treated yet. so i treated it waited a few more hours to take a water sample to the store. they told me my water was fine, so we bought our fish. we only got 4 so we wouldn't overload ourselves, the tank or the new fish. last night i was watching tv and noticed the tank seemed a little bit cloudy, but assumed it was because we haven't put the background on yet and its against a white wall. this morning i woke up and the tank is much more foggy than it was last night. is this because its a new tank and has to work itself out? i dont remember it happening to my tropical tank but then again i put the background on as soon as i set it up. i don't want to treat it anymore because i don't want to stress the fish anymore yet. any ideas? knock on wood no one has died, so i want to kick it in the butt before they do...cichlids are expensive!!!
thanks in advance
What type of cichlids do you have, and how large is the tank. This could possibly be a bacteria bloom, or not I just need a little more information. What type of substrate do you have?
From what I understand this is a new tank that has not properly cycled. If this is the case the cloudiness you are seeing is the tank going through the cycling process.
When I first started with Cichlids I had no idea how to cycle. This same thing happened to me, but it went away in a few days. Could you possibly post a picture.
I agree it is most likely either related to cycling, or the substrate, or a bacterial bloom. All can occur in new tanks.
I am also concerned over the "treatment" mentioned, can you explain what this refers to?
i'm thinking it must have been cycling like you guys have mentioned as it seems to have almost gone away.
as for the treatments i mentioned, my pH was WAYY to high so i put a pH balancer in which got it down to normal, and a water conditioner to level everything out. both always seem to work and never have that effect on my tropical tank.
its a 20 gallon tank, with just the aquarium gravel on the bottom.
we have 1 bumblebee, 1 kenyi, 1 jewel, and 1 electric yellow.
20 gallon isn't big enough for african mbunas: 1) not enough room to claim their own territory 2) not enough water to support their bio-load 3) all the fish you've got listed will get 4-6 inches easy, i had a bumblebee that got to 7 inch (in a 55g) before he died.
the electric yellow is the least aggressive fish in your list and will most likely be the one to get picked on so keep a close watch on that. i'm not trying to be negitive about your set up, just trying to save you some heartaches down the road.
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