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Michael's October 2, 2008 Program - All about Gold ... From Its Source
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December 6th, 2010
"Goannas, Gold, Eco Pigs, and Garden"A message from Warren in Aus, he and his brother will be thinking of Michael while nugget hunting amongst the goannas, the Lace Monitors, now that is a real case of gold fever! People can still contact Michael about gold, silver, choices, anything, and he gives you his personal email address and cell phone number on air. You can also call John at Colonial Resources, best friends with Michael for over 30 years. The economy, attempting to make bailouts viable, no increase in employment, and the dollar is being crashed intentionally. This is global and the "pigs" (countries) that will go under and bring down the rest of the global economy with them. How gold and silver are doing and in a time of inflation it holds purchasing power, and a tip on oil. The fed had to report the real bailouts were over $3 trillion dollars, can you grasp what a trillion is? The Gov is responsible for this and they won't fix it nor save you from it, why? We gave private banks (for profit corporations), the power to issue currency. It has been by design that only 1% of us own our home and are led to believe everyone needs Rx for everything. 40% of our dollar has vanished, it's not from cosmic intervention, it's called theft. More shenanigans with Social Security, the COLA denial, the Cancer Society, and 'tella calls'. Michael's advise on starting your first garden and the importance of heirloom seeds. Grow your own and store food to avoid the coming panic. If your neighbors are friendly talk to them about pooling your resources. It's not too late to protect yourselves even now, so go get going! ...and "Good luck out there Warren!"
November 11th, 2010
"On the Path to Sovereignty!"This adventure has been and is an inspiration for anyone who seeks to be prepared with no need to rely on outside sources for anything! In spite of all the unexpected things the house is complete in only a little over 3 months, and with plans laid out for the garden he is reaching towards 100% sovereignty. Imagine being self sufficient where everything you need is on your own land! Michael says you have to be totally devoted to what you want and if you are, the body will do it. That's the good news, the economy is the bad news as he explains what has happened to the dollar, retirement funds, and gold and silver since 2001, not a pretty picture. The effect of Bernanke's $600 billion infusion into the economy and what effect that will have on all commodities and confidence in the dollar. You really have to ramp up your protection for this, think $11 for a loaf of bread! Recession? BS, we're in a depression. And the bees are gone, try pollinating your crops by hand. Then, Warren in AU would love to go gold hunting with Michael, and he asks for information on backyard aquaponics and how to grow fly larvae for the fish. That leads Michael to a story of a chef years ago on how to know when your aged beef is ready, OMG! Michael will raise his own calves and pigs and explains how he will profit every year without going to the store. An update on the garden bed and greenhouse designs, he eliminated the cinder blocks as they have toxic chemicals and Michael gives a better alternative.
August 16th, 2010
"Trek to the Great Northwest"Very close to moving into his life long dream! Started out with not knowing how to build a house, now the roof goes on in 3 weeks and bottom line he has sovereignty on the new land, an evolution, since he did not want it from need or fear, just following a dream since he was 14 to live in Washington. Lot's of new experiences and stories on this trek, discovering how 'interesting' it is to work with foot long screws, and a caravan to WA with the cats and dogs that was threatened by a funnel cloud and 60 mile gusts that nearly blew the 26' truck off the mountain road, scary drive! He has worked very hard to make this happen but the reward is priceless. Have you thought of renting bees? And tips on choosing good fruit trees and planting them, how to make a raised garden that will prevent moles, gophers, and deer from eating your food. He has Mennonites in his family history, similar to the Amish, simple living and off the grid, he loves the wealth of knowledge available to him, plus the friendship and community with his amazing neighbors, something he had not experienced. Of course you want a wood stove, why you would want a dishwasher, and canning with a turkey burner. Michael says we learn by doing, that's how he knows so much! He is a great example of taking on the challenge of creating a self-sufficient life style that might just be an inspiration for you!
July 13th, 2010
"Self Reliance Brings Bliss!"The saga to the Great North West as Michael fulfills a dream since he was 14 of living in it, and added sovereignty to that dream, it's a great journey! He has accomplished amazing things in his life but this has been more challenging, now he's close enough that "if the boat sinks I can swim the rest of the way." Tracking Michael's trek shows us all what it takes to plow through obstacles to get your family in a safe place ...perseverance, patience, and determination along with a great attitude! In spite of the blatant examples he gives on what happens when you are not self sufficient we know there's a load of people out there who believe "this won't happen to me or the Gov will take care of me" -- "It's insanity not to prepare for the things coming", what (Ifs) to think about because you won't think of everything, and other great tips! Getting out of the dumbed down mentality, did you know the Oakland CA police have flatly stated "don't call us" ...for burglary, grand theft, muggings, etc., etc. etc.? No money, so layoffs. Then we hit on something when Michael reflected on his thoughts during 9/11, he doesn't think that way now! The value of youtube if you use it right. So what if nothing happens, wouldn't that be nice? Heck yeah but it isn't likely. This hour is a great kick in the butt, if you are being complacent.....
April 19th, 2010
"Building Permits, Gold Claims, and Chemtrails"Having land in WA state, Michael's dream since he was 14, is coming true! But not without quite a learning curve with building permits! (no, you can't just draw the plans out on a napkin in a bar!) Since mortgage interest rates are going up he switched to getting his house ready for putting on the market, a wonderful home on very nice land (and now ready for you if you are looking for self-sufficiency!) Gold panning claims and how that works, it can be profitable. The gold is covered with mercury from the 1800s, and how to separate the two. Why dredging bans are not good for the environment and an ignorant protester gets an earful from Michael out in the wild. Chemtrails, is it wuwu? Well, we have a nice sunny day until the jets crisscross the sky (now purported to include barium and aluminum.) Interestingly the USA is covered with chemtrails but they are not in China, Middle East or Russia... Why? And Michael has a message for first time gold buyers, if you are hesitant to say why you are buying gold it's OK to tell Michael so he can make a good recommendation for you. He knows you are being smart!
March 11th, 2010
"Inflation, and Choices"How inflation is about to rear its ugly head. In 1990 Michael discovered the Bilderberg Group, at first it's all overwhelming but, little chunks makes the mountain move. He explains the changes he made back then to be more self sufficient and protect his family, chipping away each day and now he's all set! Yet he continues to add things. "Learning all you can is essential to avoid 'tenderfoot' mistakes." Youtube is a great learning tool, and he gives suggestions to look for. Then a story of a woman 5 years ago who "couldn't afford" putting away silver, but life is about priority and "perceived" sacrifice, she took his advice, now has a stash which she continues adding to. The realization that inflation is coming, it is happening, what can you do? Stories, abundance in a tiny yard; a key thing; and his story in a very bad neighborhood. Something sweet about BTO honey, and his trip to his WA state land, Yellow Jackets, Flying Ants, and bowled over by the kind and generous neighbors! That was fun, now back to inflation... and recommended strategies, is that 2% CD good for you? What happens with prices that makes it look like an eco recovery, but will be shocking on the other side. How to use gold and silver, storing and bartering. What about cash, is a new currency probable? About gold and silver IRAs, when to cash out in spite of penalty and take possession of your metals.
January 11th, 2010
"The Learning Curve to Truth"The American Police Force, just stick that in your browser and google it, (remember the series "Jericho"?) There is so much going on and Michael says, "people think, 'I'm too small, I can't do anything...' but that is not true, think like Gulliver's Travels." If it weren't for the Internet we wouldn't know any of this stuff, now we have Jesse Ventura's TV shows, a little dramatic but getting good information out to more people, (you have to hear Michael's impression of Jesse!) At first it's hard to believe HAARP is a weapon of destruction, that chem trails leave aluminum floating in the air, and history shows our government isn't beyond testing radiation patterns on our troops, etc., so what won't they do? "The media is owned by the same group that manufactures our currency, is that too outlandish to believe?" Yes at first for most of us but at some point we stop saying that can't be true... waking up is a learning curve. An interesting statistic on politicians dying in plane crashes, a History channel documentary on the Bilderberg Group, and a stunning quote from David Rockefeller that will raise your eyebrows. Michael's past radio shows on Bird Flu H151 and how that may correlate to today's H1N1 in a dangerous way. Unemployment and attitudes towards jobs, pan handlers, the disadvantaged in life, and his advise to his kids. "It's a matter of what you will do and what you won't do."
December 7th, 2009
"Going to the Dogs"First a little reminisce, a story from the old days of Michael's syndicated radio show, and when he worked for Charles Kuralt who evidently had a secret that was revealed after his death. Michael actually started with a music show, his favorite times, alone after dark to before dawn, playing his favorite music, ah the ambiance! The "Bug Out Bag" is very popular, you can make your own from his list that will be available soon or Michael can put one together for you. Ok now we go to the dogs, how do you choose the right dog? Should you get a thoroughbred or a mutt? A male or female? Where is the best place to look for a dog? What if you have cats? Michael explains all this and more, outside and inside dogs, breeds we had not heard of, and what dog bests fits in your environment, from an apartment to acres of land. It's important to know these things when choosing a dog as each has a genetic propensity and if that doesn't match with your life style and environment it will be unpleasant for you and the dog. He also talks about being the leader of the pack (after the show we asked him about Cesar Chavez the "Dog Whisperer" it was 'thumbs Up") and why your dogs must be considered a member of the family. So this hour for those of you who want to have dogs is a great start, and don't forget you can call or email Michael any time. Michael leaves us with some book recommendations for you:
1) "The Right Dog For You"
2) "Man's Best Friend (National Geographic Book of Dogs"
3) "Your Pure Bred Puppy, A Buyer's Guide"
November 10th, 2009
"The Bug Out Bag"Good for anything short of an asteroid hit, the "Bug Out" bag contains a very specific list of things each with one or more uses. It's not your typical backpack, no, it's much smaller than that yet there is an amazing amount of items in it that will provide food, water, and three ways to make fire. This is not meant for long term survival, it is for when you need to quickly "bug out" and get to another location, and if so you will want a bag like this hanging on the back door. Michael describes the contents, how to use them, the importance of practicing things ahead of time, and under what circumstances you may need this particular bag. Next is owning dogs, your early warning system, and an example of a home invasion. Guns, their different uses, shot gun shell types, hunting laws vs survival, and making sure you attend a gun safety course. Hand guns such as "The Judge" called that because judges carry that particular gun under their robes, has a very interesting defense mechanism, a show stopper but not necessarily lethal unlike the surprisingly lethal 22. Remember guns don't kill ...people do, with guns, baseball bats, knives, bare hands, anything! The real weapon is the attitude, not the thing. Michael is a very loving and non-violent person and he is highly trained in self defense, including nunchucks! So, if you plan to drop in, make sure he knows you're coming!
September 21st, 2009
"The Orchestration of Collapse"A journey with the gold prospecting group, then on to his new property. Turning on the water set off a chain of events, a funny story and the little comforts of life, and a fabulous close moose sighting at the creek! And speaking of wildlife, an update on the wolves running the ("our" no longer applies) government. FEMA advises that you store 3 days of food, a listener asked Michael how many years of food is he storing? More on the window of opportunity to make money with silver and gold, going back 100 years and technology now, the history of silver, why it will do very well over the next two years. So are we seeing stability here? No, it only appears that way while the economy heads for collapse. Al-Qaeda is a real threat but who's pulling the strings? Obama extends the Patriot Act; comments on McCain, Palin, and Ron Paul's work; TARP money, where did it go?; drug running and the brilliant marketing of hashish. We look forward to Michael's upcoming article titled, "I'm from the Government, I am going to help You!", where he will outline in very specific detail how the Federal Reserve, etc., all works. And more on side effects.
August 6th, 2009
"What's Blowing in the Wind Now?"Great news, Obama administration declares end of the war on terror! wow - we're now just going to call it something else that is more politically correct. The stock market will drop again soon, the other side brings an opportunity to make good money; what's up with gold and why silver and other metals will boom; the "pandemic" a fuse has been lit and what to do; the vaccine scare (what is in it?) and how a 90 year old client of his survived the 1918 Spanish Flu. Gardening in goofy weather, stock up on your heirloom seeds as they may not be available next year; Calif farmers are being 'killed' I-5 rout is a dusty desert of abandoned farms, signs on tractors, a major food source disappearing. More on availability and storing gold and silver, plus ways to decide on cashing in your IRA or 401k early and taking the penalty or not. How do we know if we are sold counterfeit coins? Collectable coins and the difference between the $1 coin and quarters or dimes, and other great stories!
July 6th, 2009
"For Whom the Bell Tolls"First how much fun we had with big fireworks and appreciating the states that allows them... More important, we really need to get focused on how bad the proposed health care system is going to be; your dollars are better spent on food, many, many, US farms have been sold off and replaced with houses and land to grow on is becoming scarce. Since 2005 Michael has been warning us and advising what to do, we look at the last 4 years and as a nation we still haven't learned from our errors, are we adding another one? "This decade will probably be the most devastating decade of the millennium." Most people who had retirement stocks and IRAs lost 40-70% while jobs drop, retirement is replaced with looking for work! Nothing is making the situation work... the Pass ID Act S.1261, why you should pay attention to that, and not accept yet another encroachment. Michael has some questions for you, how would you answer? "As long as we keep busy and stupid we are not a threat." Benjamin Franklin said, "Any society that will give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and loose both." Biometrics = 100% control; how the Real ID got started; terrorists, conspiracy theories, and FEMA camps; Ron Paul; DHS, Sheriffs, police, and Oath Keepers. "We've been intentionally dumbed down, knowledge is power, spread it around." Last, we shift to the fun of gardening, great tips on potatoes, asparagus, etc., and how to grow things everywhere including up your what???
Why Stop the Pass Act S.1261 video on YouTube.
June 1st, 2009
"Doing the Right Things"Since a hitchhiking trip at age 18 Michael had plans to move to Washington state, that is now becoming true and he tells us why he like this area; the states are so different. "It's not about being politically correct, it's about doing the right things." He is often asked what he looks for and gives details on choosing land, #1 is Water on property if possible but at least with streams, rivers, lakes, within hauling distance; if you plan to buy land, do it now, don't wait; and trim but do not cut out your entertainment budget. Listener Q: [what if you rent with no means to buy property?] What you don't realize about inflation; great alternative resources for pick you own food, canning and preserving, the great benefit of using a turkey fryer for that, when to use a pressure cooker, and a bit about making your own wine and beer, our diet and lives will improve greatly; he practices what he speaks, when he started buying a silver coin with each paycheck. Listener Q: [I'm in Canada, can I buy coins from Michael and does he have a minimum?] What he thinks about the new 'Cyber Czar' position, Obama on flu vaccines, and the current state of the Real Id program.
"U pick'em" everywhere: www.pickyourown.org lists them in your area and offers picking and canning tips.
April 13th, 2009
"The Good News Hour"Is it a good time to buy silver since it's going down, up, and down? Tax Tea parties are going on around the country, and now the full blown stimulus package is a whooping $12.8 Trillion... that came out of thin air! Inflation is going to be massive, think $15 for a loaf of bread, because no way the taxpayers can foot this stimulus bill. The "apple tree" example and what everybody would have to do to change the situation right now. Should savings for college be converted to gold? Tuition will rise, and the analogy of a 1 oz gold piece; advice on college tuition and for the young people, "be focused on your future and financial situation, you gotta be thinking forward." When government pays for health care the difference is be in debt or be dead. The H.R. 875 bill and organic farmers (search 'fda bill organic farmers') and what power do we have? Our country's serious case of media distractions and the dumbing down effect, "the news is getting like 'People Magazine'" where is real news? Let's look at what our country is focused on. People are buying into an intentional game of very thorough programming into oblivion; and about politics, if you are a republican or democrat and you believe the other side is wrong, have a chat with Michael about politics and we bet you will learn something, call him any time for a very thought provoking and enlightening conversation!
March 12th, 2009
"Time to Circle the Wagons"Michael's plan to move to the Pacific North West; how's the legislation of our new administration going? Hmmm... what about micro chipping animals and banning our gardens? "What's next? I can't give a watermelon to my neighbor?" Well of course it's for our own safety (!) Worse is Monsanto's "Terminator Gene," the plants will grow but their seeds will not reproduce, hence seeds have to be bought every year, and once their GMO pollen gets in the jet stream say goodbye to original corn -that apparently has already happened. Their goal is to be the sole source of food. What can we do? Protect your garden from pollen, Michael explains how; AIG, what a mess. Chuck Norris is getting ready for America's second revolution, he says 1,000's are armed and ready. The gold, silver, IRA, and 401k situation; $10 trillion thrown into the existing pool equals mammoth inflation; banks giving back bailout money; $50 trillion vanishes; financial "advisors"; the type of coins to have; gun safety classes; and check out this JFK video, what an impact! It's time to get sovereign and avoid the food line, if there even is one. "Get prepared any way you can."
February 2nd, 2009
"Mastery of the Garden"Gardening when it's snowing? Michael has his ways, and first explains the USDA Heartiness Zones, an important thing to know, and to take climate change into account. This hour is packed with information; cold frames, 'sunlight' for the basement jungle, perfect potatoes in cages, how to start onions and produce your own seeds, corn and the devastating effect of GMO, letting your pole beans cozy up to the corn, and keeping crows away. Watch the farmers around you for clues and extra manure & save money, all about bat guano and making strawberries twice their size. Diatomaceous Earth, what it is and how to use it. How to choose fertilizer based on the nitrogen, phosphorous, and pot ash content. Why tomatoes split open on the vine and how to prevent it, the great advantage of growing vertically, watermelons, etc., hanging like grapes! Know when to pick a watermelon, all about heirloom seeds, and square foot gardening. "Get back to the land, be sovereign and off the grid."
Resource list:
Mel Bartholomew books on "Square Foot Gardening"
Seed Savers Exchange seedsavers.org
Ark Institute - Garden in a Box
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds rareseeds.com
Book: Seed to Seed
Magazine: Countryside and Small Stock Journal
NOTE: Heed the cautions using bat guano and diatomaceous earth.
January 12th, 2009
"From Presidential Promises to Filleting Fish"Campaign promises, remember it's a game run by outsiders... This negative economic period will have catastrophic impact. What happens in an inflationary spiral, recession and depression, layoffs, it's way worse than 1929 and global! Michael gives a warning, and tells a story of the 1990 Mustang Ranch (funny, true, and the results not surprising) The Pharm scam, how much Rx is pushed at his children (fear based marketing) and they don't push tonsillectomies anymore but now it's ear tubes? Detroit schools are out of toilet paper and light bulbs, what's with the Lottery? Spend the $1 on a pack of seeds instead. Shipping contracts have dropped 93%, this means you store food and start a garden. He's so smart about growing things that we promise his next time on BTO will be the "Garden Show"! What's going on with gold, industrial silver, and you. His scuba diving gold hunting videos, he was stunned by the amount of mercury and lead he found in the waters. But, he has techniques with filleting and cooking fish to greatly minimize mercury. We told him he should write an e-book for you, and he will!
November 24th, 2008
"No Sense in Freaking Out"Right, sit down and keep your wits and a light heart as we hear this recent update on the stock market free fall, depression, layoffs, hyperinflation coming, the fed is now pledging $7.4+ trillion bailout, business like Circuit City going bankrupt, and what is wrong with the car industry. Gas prices will get ugly again, the democrats are talking about taking our IRAs and 401ks, gift card companies are practicing "bankruptcy planning" so avoid buying those as many may not be redeemable after Xmas. Ron Paul's agenda was to have the Gov quit micro managing the economy, and the "End The Fed" rally on 11/22 in 39 cities, something JFK was determined to do... UN troops will come in to control any 'rise ups'. Detention Camps? Michael drove around and found one! (it was spooky!) Panic in the market, what is happening to make Gold hard to get (check out "The Triumph of Gold" by Franz Pick) why oil dropped to $50 a barrel; and the first thing to do in your house if you loose electricity. In spite of all this Michael is still having fun as we all best be doing! What's coming is coming. To the unable he gives all he can in time and money, but not to the unwilling. "We've all been dumbed down on purpose, the rude awakening is coming."
October 2nd, 2008
"Yellow Fever! The Pursuit of Happiness"Recreational mining or gold prospecting is not really for the money, it's a hobby; although Michael found gold down deep in very cold water, you don't have to go that far to enjoy and possibly get addicted to the heritage of the gold prospector. But it's more than that too, it's the whole journey as Michael describes traveling through the mountains of Wyoming watching Moose families behaving endearingly, the small chalet in Albany, and having to stop for elk crossings. A neat way to bond with your kids and a high adventure horseback riding story of his daughter's horse meeting a snake! "Nothing feels better than going out into nature and hunting for gold and playing with the equipment." You can take tons of gear or very simple hand tools and still have tons of fun. Michael explains how to know where to go, about mining claims and mineral rights, the equipment he uses and how it works. You'll find lead, mercury, garnets, rubies, emeralds, even diamonds. It can be an inexpensive vacation and the kids love it. A great resource he recommends is Gold Prospectors Association of America (google GPAA to find it in your state), kid friendly places and beautiful camp sites. How gold gets out of the mountain and into the stream bed, and where to look by "reading" the stream. "It's about the learning and then knowing and getting it right." That's a thrill, plus unexpectedly he has made many strong friendships with folks out there crossing his path on the yellow fever trail.
September 22nd, 2008
"Cleanly and Quickly"Michael is back quickly with things we need to know in light of recent developments. First a preview of his next show which promises to be a lot of fun on his adventures prospecting gold! Right now though the most important point in this hour is to have WATER! Without it having gold won't help you. Whether you have metals or not, now is the time to make water the priority and just as important is a filtration system. Even well water will need to be filtered. He is prepared for very bad times and yet "none of us will get it 100% right, so just do what you can." The good use of fear vs. allowing this to paralyze you; remarkable things in the last 5 trading days; stocks are tanking, how are 401ks that were rolled from stocks to precious metals doing? The gov's "cleanly and quickly" bailouts will end up being in the trillions, guess how many years is a trillion seconds! The actual inflation rate; listen to his programs in 2005; your dollar is going to die. How bad is it now? It's over, it's done, the water in the frog pot is boiling, and we are the frogs. A possible run on money market funds is next, and you can still get gold and silver dollars from Michael to stash; keeping a light heart; oil will be the biggest problem yet, he makes a bold statement: "today's beautiful suburbs are tomorrow's slums." Stay sovereign and stay prepared. Here's a visual of what is happening "you are standing in the middle of the street and a fast car is coming straight at you. Get out of the way. Times up, period." We end with a wonderful note from Peter, a BTO Warrior.
September 4th, 2008
"The State of Affairs and Hiding Your Stash"Michael's take on the political campaigns and of course he has a different slant then what we see on television, he does enjoy watching the speeches and every once in a while there is a "little kernel of truth". The 'Palin factor' it's great she can shoot a moose and quarter it, possibly part of the strategy in choosing her over MN Governor Tim Pawlenty. If everything we hear is true he'd vote for McCain, but it isn't and he believes it's already decided by central banking. It's amazing how truth is perceived as crazy, for instance now it's an accepted fact that we are really having a problem with oil, and Michael explains what we must do about that. What is this Reverse (scam?) Mortgage being highly advertised? How it works and who is the one person it would work for; targeting the vulnerable; another brilliant way for banking cartels to steal our homes; the 1% group they can't get; and selling our ports to the people who attacked us in 9/11; what about the Bush Cheney Impeachment proceedings? Hmmmm... "The president has the power to commit homicide and pardon himself." Michael is a huge fan of Ron Paul but disappointed with him for missing a big opportunity. The "adjusted" inflation rate and how it's manipulated by eliminating the categories if food, fuel, health care, etc.. what happens with gold and silver in different states of the economy and price vs. value. Michael has no minimum, his firm offers protection, so regardless of how limited your funds are for gold or silver he will help you, and he will tell you how and where to stash your coins where no one will ever find it. Coming soon, an article by Michael (exclusively at BTO for 90 days) explaining why it is that your food bill is rising so much faster than what your inflation rate truly is. Read it first on BTO!
July 14th, 2008
"We Don't Own America"Several weeks ago a very quiet panic began just prior to the 2nd largest bank failure in US history, IndyMac. People withdrawing $100 million per day, $1.3 billion withdrawn in just 7 days. The FDIC made an unprecedented media appearance attempting to calm and reassure people that "they have it under control and no one was going to loose their money" well unless you have over $100,000 in your account, and even then..... they asked people to not withdraw their money as that would just make matters worse. Judging by the bank lines many did not fall for that! And just as Michael has said "when you see lines at the bank on the news it's already too late." The picture of the woman looking through the bank window with cupped hands says it all: www.latimes.com This is not a buried story, it was on the front page of the L.A. Times. Why is this in the media now? Do they really want everyone to withdraw their money? Could this be the end-game where they win it all? "The list of people who should go to jail is enormous, the whole infrastructure has been sold off, ports, etc., we don't own America, and we are teetering on world collapse." Then, a story of his wife's 401k and well respected but foolish advice given her; how not to be taken by crazy gold speculations; Hugo Chavez's oil price prediction; people will move from suburbs to cities; and why you are not seeing the Senate doing anything about gas prices. "People are going to be really angered when they find out our nation has been sold. 'What it seems' is not real, the whole thing is a scam. Start thinking and get busy! Don't get moved to paralysis, get moved to action."
June 3rd, 2008
"From Profit to Protection"We go from Gold Finger to hoaxes, and Michael's story of a very close call with one. Check snopes.com before you email everybody about that "news" story. There are some really bizarre things going on out there, the general populace is perceiving that something not good is going on behind the scenes in running this country, and that it won't matter who is elected president. Many investors have been changing their investment strategy from profit to protection over the last 5 years. Peak oil, rising food costs, and the release of the UK's UFO information. How to Barter 101: Understanding how it works for you, being careful of dealers and recognizing the value of the barter, your collectibles, and what eminent domain can take. When to cash in for "junk" silver dollars, and gold coins used for bartering. With Michael there's no dealer transaction, it's private. Understanding legal tender vs. the value of the weight of silver and gold coins. Priorities need to be put in order, silver coins are still affordable, dump the Dish, games, videos, go outside to play and spend that saved money on silver. Make tough changes now that will provide protection for you and your family in the future.
April 21st, 2008
"Keep Doing Your Happy Things"How safe is your FDIC-Insured bank account? How can it be described as a "government" corporation? When you deposit $100 you really have only $1 in the bank! Why it was started in 1913 to 1933, so do we stop depositing our money in the bank or what? Taking land through eminent domain used to be for the public good, but now it's being abused, and collecting your DNA is now allowed without arrest, "Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." ~ Benjamin Franklin. REALID is about corralling the good guys, that's you and me. Maintaining your buying power and the "adjusted" rate of inflation. "Once there are lines at the bank and you hear that on the news it's too late." What about safe deposits boxes? There's never been a currency that's lasted 100 years, and the dollar is long in the tooth. More in the news, Ben Bernanke, Citi Corp, currencies and gloom and doom. But stay happy, keep doing your happy things like Michael does. Don't be pessimistic, protect yourself, just start wherever you are, have a good life, get food and water, and watch the TV series "Jericho"!
March 10th, 2008
"It's Deadly Serious"Can you please define recession? The definition is fairly loose, Michael explains, and nobody can really say we are in a recession until after we are in a recession. The difference with a depression, deflation, inflation, and stagflation? "In the last year you are spending 30% more for your food, did you receive a 30% raise?" Probably not unless you held gold which went up 31% in the same time period then at least you kept even. This would be considered really bad at just a 10% increase on food without compensation, at 30% it is absolutely horrific and astounding to see this happen. "The manipulation is something that is being perpetrated against the citizens of this country... it's frustrating but there really seems to not be much that the population wants to do about it as a whole." On the other hand his big joy comes from stories from his clients, for example a woman who followed his advise and was shocked to find she could pay off her house, it didn't dawn on her this really works until it did! What about your money in the bank, CDs, etc.; locking your HELOC rate for a fee?; In January, highest foreclosure rate in history; cannibalizing one body party at a time; how are builders still building?; dumbing down and veging out on TV, video games; and the necessity of hanging on to that 2nd amendment! "Kids used to bring rifles to school for shooting practice, clean their guns and go home." What he says about gun control, and he favors the GOA (Gun Owners Association) over the NRA. The list of what to do before we become a "Jerico" episode. "This is not a joke, this is deadly serious."
January 31st, 2008
"Oh Those Side Effects!"Warning: You are entering the reality zone! The rates dropped again to an unprecedented level, you think maybe we should fire these guys??? Get today's issue of WSJ (1/31) and GATA's ad "Anybody Seen Our Gold?" But enough about smoke and mirrors, let's get to the side effects when you buy the Pharm! Polio was eradicated years ago but are any of these Rx doing any good today? Fatal reactions have increased 3 times... Can't sleep? Well follow the hilarious trail Michael lays out if you decide to take something like Ambien for your insomnia! It's not really funny, but it IS so ludicrous you have to laugh. We add more "remedies" to relieve the side effects for Ambien, (many of which you wouldn't want to be caught dead in public when they occur), as we cascade down the path to "relief" what do we end up with? Insomnia! Not so funny is the idea of making a "game show" with dying contestants competing for a kidney [Ed: the "The Big Donor Show" was a hoax reality show, but for how long...? ] And Fen-phen was good for loosing weight along with a chunk of your heart. If you don't want your 5 year old on Ridlin, make sure it's not in their bananas at school. "Rome is burning folks." It keeps coming back to *you* taking responsibility, you do *your* homework and do some research before buying the Pharm, make your own decisions, think about keeping your kids from being indoctrinated by TV shows, commercials, and video games, consider the influence of the "icons" for young people today, give them alternatives such as values, self esteem, and helping others.
January 18th, 2008
"We have to talk about it out loud!"Michael in -12 below and what one does in that kind of cold. The Federal Reserve (which don't forget isn't Federal!) keeps printing more dollars and are willing to drop it all from a helicopter if need be; 1 out of 4 households are now delinquent, not just on their mortgage, on utility bills; the status of 'Baby Boomers' now entering retirement, the group that has it coming and why; rolling your IRA and 401k into precious metals and the difference between investing for protection vs. for profit; most folks in their 40s will have to feed themselves until they are 80, how many loaves of bread will you need when it's $20-40 per loaf? "This is a bad economic period designed to steal your wealth, the banks will take care of 'theirs', but not you" the real tsunami is yet to come. Bush's "shot in the arm", the leverage between made in China vs. USA; and if you talk against the president they can take you away; we have to talk out loud about this; "If every man and woman were self reliant, and helping neighbors and friends, then there wouldn't be any global power." Michael will do anything people ask him as long as he can do it, he'll answer your questions, mail information to you, even send you seeds if you absolutely cannot buy them ...how can he afford the time to do that? He says, "How can I afford not to?" And some tips on how to look at your budget and not cut out entertainment!
November 16th, 2007
"The Eye of the Storm"Peaceful, but you can see the inevitable coming. How to deal with the ups and downs, rumors that become news when the Feds talk, and ways you can profit from this while the dollar is still in the process of dying, the housing market taking a toll, and there is an upheaval coming. Why Michael doesn't buy rare coins, and why people collect things. What is brewing and being left out of the news...? A rather alarming speculation regarding China and the massive numbers of dangerous toy recalls... right before Xmas... are we, the consumers, being used as leverage? Connect the dots and see. Krugerrands, why they are not the best choice. Call Michael about rolling over your IRAs and 401Ks into gold and silver coins that will be held for you by a company he highly recommends, that way if investments drop your value will remain with gold and silver, and advice on when it is wise to cash in your IRA early in spite of the penalties. Whatever you do shut up about it, don't talk to people about it, be creative (and smart) in how you hide stuff and protect yourself. "I am a 100% loving person and I am not a violent individual and I have guns." And he has dogs too.
September 28th, 2007
"Is There a Nuke Near You?"The Feds lower the interest rate... again, an "event" in itself, the impact, the rumor, and yes gold goes up. But be clear on this, gold doesn't change in value, it's your dollar that is loosing value. If Michael was your neighbor and sees a fire starting in your house and tells you in time to do something about it, it would be 'negative' news but you would appreciate it, right? So it is with Michael's very informative and well written article, "Is An Al-Qaeda Nuclear Attack on U.S. Soil Immanent?" As a history buff Michael pays attention to the little things and outlines a series of credible documented facts and quotes from high level officials that once all put together most certainly answers that question with... yes. The Al-Qaeda training manual itself shows the level of sophisticated planning and cunning going on for decades placing sleeper cells in the U.S. seemingly unlikely persons --plumbers and surgeons! People of power and respect numbering in the 1000's. No it's not a movie, it's real, and the nukes in the U.S. now have most likely been there for years. You can deny that your "house is on fire," but if you don't here is what Michael recommends:
For a copy of the article write to him at Michael [at] Colonial Resources dot com or call 800-685-4042 ext 231, it is in PDF form and he will e-mail it to you. It includes a list of the probable targeted cities and 100 items that would disappear the fastest during an infrastructure breakdown.
August 14th, 2007
"The Art of Being Preservable"Public schools are way behind life, Michael recalls growing up in the 60's and an amazing teacher's warning back then. Now he himself is a wonderful example of being preservable and explains the paths to sovereignty. You do not have to be a millionaire, just realize that debt and reliance on outside systems, is *not* normal as our society has grown to accept. Self reliance brings a comfort that replaces fear and vulnerability. What will we do? We should wake up, China could dump us in a minute. What the Feds are doing with the market, $35 billion electronically created... if we did that, isn't is called counterfeiting? "The Federal Reserve has stolen our money, end of story. It's not due to cosmic forces, it was theft!" A survey on 9/11; too much TV watching; Al Qaeda and planted nukes; mortgages past due over 60 days; buying and selling houses; timing in the market; gold and silver; and protecting your sovereignty.
June 12th, 2007
"The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"NAFTA super highway from Mexico to Canada... China will ship sealed containers all the way to Kansas City --the FIRST checkpoint! Huh? Why(?) Obviously the primary interest of the people behind this is not security --and who is paying for this 1/4 mile wide 10 lane Super Highway? You! Plus, revenue from property taxes on acres and acres of the pristine land the highway will cut through will be lost. Three countries, US, CA, MX, will be combined and a new currency will be created, the (electronic only) "Amero." RFID; media; marketing; Rx; and 401Ks, IRAs... worried about IRA penalties? Here's what you *can* do with yours and avoid penalties. "We've taken the pill, now we'll see if we take the antidote!" --There actually is one.
Note: Let's go back to our forefathers who had it dang near perfect, ask Michael for the "Citizens Rule Book" and he will be happy to send it to you for free!
March 12th, 2007
"Raising Awareness"The system used to profit from us is loosing control, how one man's speech caused repercussions around the planet; and in spite of what seems to be impending doom we are headed for better times, oh yes; many still see no problem here, many feel helpless, find out what you can do to instantly change your future while preparing for better times --do it now and get that knot out of your gut! ...and a list of what real money really is, you may be surprised.
January 12th, 2007
"Jefferson's Warning"Our radio families and a personal story... then recession, the nitty gritty on interest rates, house prices, and our debt with China. What influences these things and how can we comprehend that which is more complex than the IRS tax code? "Generally speaking, nobody is going to catch what is going on." We did not heed Jefferson's warning and now even the Federal Reserve is between a rock and hard spot, juggling too many balls and dropping some, and Wallmart posted its worst November ever. Ever think about gold prospecting on your vacations? Cancel your cable TV and buy a roll of silver dimes each month instead, other things you can do, and don't worry, just get smart!
"I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs."
Thomas Jefferson, /Letter to the Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin (1802) 3rd president of US (1743 - 1826)/
November 13th, 2006
"What Happened to Real Life?"Why the foreclosures causing property values to drop? You do not own a house? Think it doesn't affect you? Wrong! The buying power of the dollar has lost 92%-98% of its value... and this is a rich nation? But that is just the details, the bigger issue is what is the matter with us, that we allow this? Michael speaks to a listener's questions. A very few are incredibly wealthy, benefiting from the status quo, while the masses are struggling. We used to live life, have adventures, now life is TV! Remember when the government was handing out cheese? Michael says... "where were the crackers? --It's like the movie 'Matrix' where we are in a dream world others are perpetrating. It's a monster but we can beat it." What can we do? Start by arming yourself with knowledge, and Michael gives the ways he protects his family. Anyplace is a start!
September 12th, 2006
"A Golden Opportunity in Silver!"What does peak silver, peak oil, mean and what does it take to pull them and gold out of the ground? Silver has an amazing number of uses, especially in industry where much of it is consumed (destroyed) in the process, yet there is a finite amount of it available and Michael explains why. With India and China beginning to use massive amounts of silver, and individuals wealthy enough to corner the market, now is the time to start collecting silver. Learn in this hour how this can help you towards your goal of sovereignty!
Note: Of all the interviews Michael does, including Coast to Coast, he likes BTO the best and so he is offering a really special price on silver coins for BTO listeners!
June 22nd, 2006
"The Most Powerful People in the World"Would that be Bill Gates, or President Bush? No, just a select group of power brokers who own all your possessions that are mortgaged or acquired through loans or credit cards! Don't look away just yet, "facts are stubborn things" they don't go away. Fact... in the last 5 years 43% more Americans are going hungry, every bridge in every major city has people living under them, only ONE PERCENT of Americans can now say "I own my house." During the Great Depression a man with a family decent job could still provide food and shelter for his family, today two incomes are required just to keep our heads above water. Do you at times get the feeling 'something is wrong'? Instead of ignoring that warning investigate. ...Only a conspiracy theory? No, look at the proof. Now what can you do about it? Learn how to start protecting yourself and your family no matter how little you have.
Note: Michael is a trusted source at BTO, he has offered a 15% discount to BTO listeners for gold purchases, just tell him you heard this program.
(and please hear it!)
May 1st, 2006
"The Cost of Freedom"Freedom of speech disappearing in media coverage? What happens to a journalist that attempts to cover what really matters. "The way things are going in America-- it's coming unglued at the seams." People are afraid, everything must be politically correct, and some examples of thinking differently about just what free speech is. We are down to the last 'seconds' of the dollar with 98% of its value squeezed out. "There's a magician out there holding up a curtain to hide what they are doing." ...What can you be doing?
November 11th, 2005Contactless pay systems, implementing "Smart Cards", the "Blink" card, easy,easy, but no PIN number? huh? Cash has been made inconvenient and is disappearing, why? A banker at the Federal Reserve said "Our nation's method of payment is finally evolving..." this should put chills down your spine and Michael tells you why. The Federal Reserve: a privately owned for profit business which is exempt from state and federal taxes (another huh?)...and one trillion dollars is split between their about 300 people of power... In 1963 JFK signed and declared the Federal reserve to go out of business, three months later he was assassinated and the Federal Reserve is still here... And, something freaky you never knew about HP laser printers.
May 27th, 2005Update on the spooky loopholes quietly closing in around us designed to take even more of our power away... here's just one: The Secretary for Homeland Security will have unlimited decision power over the new National ID cards! California says NO to RFID Microchips! We have been dumbed down! Ask anybody: Who owns the federal Reserve? Find out how vulnerable you are and what you can do about it now. Tips on how to buy gold coins and keep them protected.
March 7th, 2005What?? The Federal Reserve is no more "Federal" government than Federal Express - and it has no reserves?! Stealing our wealth since 1913, the Federal Reserve was formed by bankers who followed the coal mining companies method of subtly enslaving people with debt... the tune "16 Tons" takes on new meaning. As we approach smart cards, radio frequency ID's, national ID cards, and a cashless society, be shocked how long ago we were warned of this and by whom. Know the price in freedom we are paying for convenience, "We are going to hit rock bottom... and here's how to protect yourself..."
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Last night was 'Wines from Spain' night at Total Wine. While both whites and reds were featured from both Spain and Portugal, the red Tempranillos were the stars of the evening.
The class began with a light and fun tasting of Nobilis Vinho Verde from the Quinta de Azevedo estate. Vinho Verde is a region in the northern portion of Portugal. The wines from this region are often pétillent, light and acidic. These are not serious wines. They are light, fun and a little bubbly, perfect for summer. The Nobilis, made from the Albarino grape is, typical of its region, a light and slightly effervescent acidic white wine that has tropical fruit aromas, citrus flavors and just enough spritz to be a perfect on the patio. This is a wine so light, it is not unusual to serve it over ice with a slice of lime. The price is also light at $7.99.
The next pour was, also, an Albarino, but this one was from Rias Baixas, a region in the northwest corner of Spain, not too far from Vinho Verde Portugal. No frizzanté on this wine, The Val do Sosego Albarino had a little more body than the Vinho, though still, solidly a light wine. The aromas were peach and grapefruit peel. This wine sells for $14.99
We segued away from the whites with a Eguren Tierra Castilla rosé from Spain. Made from 100% Tempranillo grapes, this rosé presented aromas of rose water, cherry lollipop and watermelon with a sloe gin finish. It had beautiful fruit aromas with a crisp, tart finish. It is a steal at $6.99.
After our rosé Tempranillo, we had our first red Tempranillo of the evening. Made by Cincuenta Ugarte of the Rioja region, this wine had a gorgeous ruby red color with aromas of tobacco, blackberry, licorice and spice. It had a lot going on for only $14.99.
Also, from Rioja was a Tempranillo by Valserrano. From the Alavesa region of Rioja, this beautiful wine had aromas of dark fruit, cassis, vanilla and chocolate. It was its great balance and a nice, long finish that made this wine taste so elegant. At $41.99 it is a bit of a splurge, but definitely worth the price.
We left Rioja to try a Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero. From the producer, Ninin, Purple red in color, this wine had aromas of espresso, dark cherries, vanilla, and Chinese five spice. Its crisp acidity gave it good structure. We were told that the wine makers in this region, Ribera del Duero like to buck the system. They are hipsters if you will. Many of these wine makers would rather do things their own way and forgo the higher government rating. The result is some very good quality wines coming out of the region at very reasonable prices. The Ninin retails for $29.99.
Our last Spanish Tempranillo of the evening was from Toro, a region not far from Ribera del Duero, made by Liberalia. With a floral aroma and flavors of dark fruit, spice and licorice, this wine was well balanced. It retails for $17.99.
From Bullas Spain, we tasted a Monastrell which is what Spain calls Mouvedre. It was a dark, tannic wine with flavors of blueberry and lavender. It had a nice minerality to it and some good, wood aromas. This wine retails for $17.99.
Our final wine of the evening took us back to Portugal where we tasted a Quina Do Vale Maeo meandro from the Douro region. Red wines from this region are made with the same grapes that go into making a port, but the wine is not fortified. It was a beautiful velvet red color with aromas of sour cherries, chocolate and vanilla. This wine is elegantly balanced and retails for $24.99.
For red wine drinkers, the red wines coming out of Spain can be a great value. Tempranillo and Monestrell are both full-bodied, tannic wines with great fruit and earthy aromas. They can be just as satisfying as the reds coming out of France or California, and can be had for much lower prices.
If you missed this class, Total Wine will be offering another class next Thursday, August 14th from 6:30 to 8:30. This class will focus on Rioja region Tempranillos. The cost for the class is $20. For more information visit their website at http://www.totalwine.com/
Coming up on Sunday, August 10th is the first annual Backyard Vineyard Tour put on by Nevada Vines and Wines, a nonprofit group dedicated to bringing a wine-making industry to Nevada. For more information, visit their website at http://www.nvandw.com/

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Katy Perry's familiar with performing cover songs, just a few weeks ago she took on Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" for President Obama (one of his favorite songs!) at a fundraiser. Last Thursday night she dared to attempt Bonnie Raitt's soaring sad song, "I Can't Make You Love Me" at amFAR's gala, as a tribute to Creative Artists Agency's Kevin Huvane.
Donning a Florence Welch-inspired long-sleeved Naeem Khan gown, Perry sang Raitt's classic quite well, we think, despite only a portion of the song appearing online (so far.)
Katy's not the first to attempt the cover. Adele has also covered Raitt, and has her own version of her "favorite song."
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An inside look at the Napa Valley grape harvest courtesy of the LA Times
Today's Los Angeles Times has an extremely interesting article regarding the 2007 harvest and how certain political issues are impacting many Napa Valley wineries.
At this time each year the valley sees an influx of seasonal workers who are absolutely pivotal to the annual harvest. The workers are hired to head out into the vineyards to cut the precious wine grapes from the vines at just the right time and pile them into bins to be transported back to the winery.
Heading into the '07 harvest, many wineries and vineyard managers had "…concerns there would be labor shortages as a result of the ongoing efforts to tighten the U.S. border with Mexico" according to the article. As a result, new innovations are taking place around mechanical harvesters and some local wineries, Clos du Val in particular, are experimenting with the less labor-intensive method for harvesting their grapes.
Here's a key excerpt from the article:
Although half of all of the wine grapes in California are harvested by machine, less than 10% of Napa's grapes are harvested mechanically, vintners estimate. The stigma of industrial farming plus a clear sense that quality demands hand-harvesting has kept most vintners from considering it. That's changing, however, with concerns about a labor shortage. A surprising new clutch of ultra-premium wineries this year used mechanical harvesters, if only on an experimental basis.
The full article is well-worth the read if you have a few minutes, you can find it here.
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Senior guard earns honor for the second time this season
TUCSON, Ariz. ?- University of Arizona men's basketball player Salim Stoudamire was named U.S. Bank Pacific-10 Conference Player of the Week for Feb. 14-20, the league announced Monday.
Stoudamire, a 6-foot-1, 179-pound senior guard from Portland, Ore., led Arizona to a home sweep of Oregon and Oregon State by averaging 26.5 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in two games this week. The senior guard shot 56.7 percent from the field (17-of-30), including 65.0 percent (13-of-20) from three-point range, and was 6-of-6 from the free throw line as well.
He opened the week with a game-high 22 points on 7-of 14 shooting (4-of-6 from behind the arc) in Thursday's win over Oregon and followed that with 31 points (10-of-16 FG), a rebound and an assist Sunday vs. Oregon State. En route to the 31 points, Stoudamire set a school with nine three-point field goals (in 14 attempts) to notch his fifth consecutive 20-point game and his second 30-point game this season.
On the year, Stoudamire is averaging 18.6 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, while shooting 53.6 percent from the floor, including 56.0 percent from three-point range, and 92.0 percent from the free throw line. It is the fourth time in his career that Stoudamire has been recognized by the league office and the 63rd award all-time for the Wildcats, a Pac-10 best. It is Stoudamire's second such award for Arizona this season.
Ninth-ranked Arizona (23-4, 13-2 Pac-10) will next be in action on Thursday, Feb. 24, at Washington State. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. PST and can be seen on FSN Arizona.


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Hot answers tagged configuration
I came up with some solutions and they seem to work at the moment: First, the easiest one. Use the bookmarklet I have mentioned here. When you click the bookmark, YouTube video will stop. If you need a button, use this userscript. I recently created my own Google Chrome Extension. If you are a Chrome user, you can make use of this extension instead of the ...
when using the new Vector skin, install the Vector extension and add this to your LocalSettings.php (after including the extension files): $wgVectorFeatures['expandablesearch']['global'] = true; This would expand the search box dynamically when it is focused on, but this is only a functionality of the Vector skin.
Looks like I'm a bit late. As Sk Nepal mentioned, you can use a simple bookmarklet to address the issue. It will be workable as long as YouTube has a static player ID. Here is my version of the bookmarklet.
The only way to stop your download is to click at the end of your YouTube video. If you are looking for the thumb that the video use: press Ctrl + U. Search for this line: meta property="og:image" content="http://anurl.com/vi/letters.jpg?feature=og" You can use Ctrl + F for searching this line. Copy and paste the URL.
The solution involves setting some Custom CSS in FB Purity, go here for the full method: How to hide facebook smileys / emoticons with FB Purity. Full list of codes. Update N.B The latest version of the FB Purity browser extension now has a built in option to turn off the graphical emoticons, so the Custom CSS is no longer required.
Apparently lit's in inc/var.php from the autopilot root directory. look for $dbuser and $db.
I've just checked my account and there's still a "Notifications" tab. It's URL is http://www.facebook.com/editaccount.php?notifications
Setting the httpRuntime parameter executionTimeout to a larger value (600) seems to have solved the timeout issue. Now I need to figure out why it's taking so long.
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Now You're Talking My Language: 110oz Cocktail Shaker
This is the $50 Sasquatch cocktail shaker from HomeWetBar. It can mix up to 110-ounces of booze at a time. For reference, that's one really big-ass drink. Did somebody say margaritas? Somebody better have. Plus when you order thing you have the option to have it custom engraved with something like 'New Years Eve Party 2014' or 'The Cocktail that Killed the Geekologie Writer'. It's how I want to go.
Hit the jump for a couple more shots even though there's really no reason for them.
Thanks to ML, who agrees it's not the size of your shaker that matters, it's...okay now I'm being told the size of your shaker does actually matter.


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Biography of Valeree Krueger
I am an adjunct teacher in the Division of Nursing. I teach NURS 311 Pathophysiology I, NURS 312 Pathophysiology II, and NURS 305 Physical Assessment.
- BSN, Union College
- MSN, Vanderbilt University
- Church Board and chair of both Church Improvement Committee and the Building Committee
I worked briefly at a local hospital and physician's office before joining Union College as the Student Health nurse in 1979. I completed graduate school in 1983 at Vanderbilt University as a family nurse practitioner, and began teaching in the Division of Nursing in January of 1984.
Zapara Award for teaching in 1991
I love traveling, entertaining, reading and gardening. I am active in a fair amount of volunteer work for our church and international mission trips. I have a new granddaughter born in July that will now become a huge part of my life.
I have three children who all live in Lincoln, two of whom are alumni of UC. One new granddaughter born July 2014.
This summer I will have been married for 39 years to Rick Krueger. He is very active in local business--land development and building of commercial real estate. He is a member of the Union College Board.


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Does any one eles with hep c ever have a swollen lymph node or gland under their armpit. It is tender and just noticed today.
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Yes Deb, I have experienced this side effect. But it cleared up after a few days.
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Hi Debbie,
Hope you had a good Holiday weekend.
The most common cause of swollen lymph
nodes is an infection, particularly viral infections such as the common cold.
However, there are other types of infection, including parasitic and bacterial, and other possible swollen lymph node causes.
In your case the cause is hep c.
I strongly suggest that you tell your gi whenever you see him next.
Not much else to say, except it's a sign of infection.
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Ford Tumbles After $2B Court Ruling, Analysts Rally 'Round
Tough day for the car companies, with Ford leading the way lower.
Over the weekend, the Journal reported that an Ohio court upheld a $2 billion judgment against Ford in a class-action lawsuit filed by a group of Ford dealers. Since Thursday's close, Ford is down 6.2% to $12.95. GM's shares are down 3.6% over the same period.
Ford told the Journal that it will appeal the ruling and is "confident that it will be reversed."
The hefty court judgment has brought out Ford's Wall Street backers, with a bevy of analysts reiterating their love for the vehicle maker's battered stock. Plus, what's $2 billion these days, anyhow?
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Goldman Sachs, Attractive, Americas Buy List, Americas Conviction Buy List
The suit relates to Ford's Competitive Price Assistance (CPA) program, which was in place from 1987-1997. The structure of the program was focused on individual negotiations with dealers for transactions on 600 Series commercial trucks or larger. Unlike national incentive programs, the CPA determined incentives on a case by case basis depending on various factors like model and mix.
In February, an Ohio Judge awarded $4.5 million to a dealer who had argued that the terms of individual incentive CPA packages should have been made public to other dealers. The ruling reported this morning extends this to a larger number of class action members (reported to be around 3000 dealers by the WSJ).
We believe the company has already provisioned some amount for this lawsuit, in line with past practices, and it is possible that increased provisioning for contingent liabilities could impact 2Q11 results. That said, Ford has already said that it intends to appeal the ruling, which was made in the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court in Cleveland.
While the headline number appears large, in past cases of this type it has taken several years for any award to be dispersed. Also, given the program has not had an impact on dealer P&Ls for 14 years and the potential length of the appeals process, we believe there is a possibility that both sides could settle for a lower amount. A worst case scenario, where all $2 bn was to be paid right away, would imply the elimination of $0.50 per share of equity value. In our view, this is not a material detriment to our investment view; our estimates and price target are unchanged.
Citi, Buy, Target Price $18
Our initial view of this case is as follows: (1) Ford will appeal this decision ($50mln bond) to the Ohio Court of Appeals. Should the appellate court agree to hear the case, the appeals process could extend into the next few/several months; (2) Ford is confident that it will prevail on its appeal; and (3) The lawsuit appears isolated to a commercial dispute involving a divested business. So if Ford ultimately loses this case, the loss is presently not expected to materially impact Ford operational procedures and/or lead to a new wave of similar lawsuits.
Since the ruling has been stayed pending Ford's filing of an appeal, the next headline is likely to come from the Ohio Court of Appeals. Should that court agree to hear the appeal, it would likely be viewed as an initial positive for the shares. We will also be watching Ford's legal reserve accrual in Q2, though we suspect that Ford's confidence over its appeal may not lead to a material charge in the quarter.
Net-net, unless we were to come of the view that this case poses a risk of broader liability exposure, we would not view the modest risk of an eventual $2 billion payout ($0.48/share) as something that should linger on an already inexpensive stock with a good fundamental story.
UBS, Buy, Price Target $22
Ford announced it was subject to pay up to $2bn in legal claims after dealers associated with its former medium/heavy business (sold to Daimler in 1998) claimed Ford overcharged them for ~475k class 7 & 8 vehicles from 1987-1997.
While the ruling is unexpected and the headlines have generated some hype given the potential $2bn judgment (likely the largest jury award Ford has ever been subject to), Ford plans to appeal and said there is a low-probability risk it will be subject to the full $2bn. While the company made no comment on the timing of the appeal or how long it would potentially be drawn out, we would expect any associated legal penalty to be one time in nature.
Worst case cash headwind of $2bn only nicks $0.50 from our valuation At worst, the $2bn in associated legal fees would be a cash drag for the company and would reduce our $22 valuation by $0.50. Given that the stock has fallen 23% since January, we do not expect material downside risk on this news.


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Project AWARE coined the event Finathon to help end finning of sharks globally. So they encourage dive centers to get involved and hold their own Finathon. Normally a Finathon would be doing a swimming event or walking event…but here in South Florida we have the opportunity to dive with sharks in their natural environment…so Force-E created their Finathon with a full weekend of diving and fundraising.
During the last 2 months at asia divers we started a dive against debris campaign.
we decided to start with the area aroud Asia Divers pier wich seems to be a natural colector of debris.
We will do a dive a dive against debris each month around the pier and moniter any changes we find to the total garbege found, 2 dives have already been made and on the first dive there was 26kg and a month later there was 24.5kg so already an improvement .
What a great Dive Against Debris / lake clean up. On September 21st, 2013 we had 18 divers helping clean up Vista Point at Lake Pleasant, AZ. We removed approx 350 lbs. of trash that was left by boaters, fisherman etc, hopefully not any divers. The largest pieces were a boat engine hatch that was left behind when the sunken boat was relocated to another location. We also had a very large section of carpet and many, many bottles, cans, and misc plastic items. Thanks to everyone who helped me and The Scuba Shop with the clean up and helped to carry the 350 lb.
It was a beautiful day on September 21st, 2013. The weather was sunny and the water was glassy. Volunteers showed up from all over the Tampa Bay area. After the safety brief, the divers, kayaker safety observers, and data collectors prepared to start the dive cleanup.
As September rolls back around so does our annual clean up of Petone Wharf and the surrounds.
This year our newest Dive Master Zac was in charge of organising the event as part of his Diploma Program. So armed with gear lists, report forms, sign up sheets and a truck load of gear we headed down to the wharf.
We couldn't have asked for better weather, sun shine and light northerlies. Visibility was never going to be great and not a problem at this site.
The Simply Diving crew and a team of volunteers tackled one of their favourite dive sites in Gibraltar.
Making 18 divers in total, the group were in the historic Rosia Bay on Saturday as part of their annual Clean Up operation.
We had 19 volunteers, 7 Scuba Divers, 3 snorkelers, 2 kayakers and the rest were land support. Together we removed a ot of debris and in particular we removed 145lbs of nets!
Debris brought to transfer station includes two tires totaling 26 K or 57 pounds.
Miserable, rainy conditions could not dampen the spirits of over 80 Divers, Scouts and their families on Sunday September 22 as they attacked Sasamat Lake for Project AWARE. For the fourth year in a row Langley Diving focused their biggest annual event on this urban lake in Port Moody BC.
A big mahalo goes out to the 40+ volunteers that spent the day removing debris from the beach and ocean!! The event was a phenomenal success with food, prizes for each participant & a great deal of debris removed.
Last Friday our staff, students and friends all pitched in to collect rubbish from the beach and sort it into various recycling bags. Lots and lots of plastics and other debris was removed from the beach.
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With Arthur moving on, summer pattern returns to Volusia, Flagler
Published: Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 6:09 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 11:18 p.m.
Arthur strengthened to a hurricane early Thursday, threatening to give North Carolina a glancing blow on Independence Day but leaving Volusia and Flagler counties to a seasonal pattern of afternoon fireworks.
Thursday will be partly sunny with highs in the low 90s, a west-southwest wind of 10 to 15 mph gusting to 20 mph and a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne. Rain chances fall to 20 percent in the evening with overnight lows dropping to the mid-70s.
While the rain chances are reduced from Wednesday, the moist and unstable air in the area means showers and lightning storms are expected to be more spread across east Central Florida in the late morning and afternoon, forecasters said. The biggest threat from the storms will be locally heavy rain, lightning and wind gusts up to 45 mph.
Prepare for more of the same over the next few days. Forecasters warn that sufficient moisture and instability remain for afternoon thunderstorms to develop in the area. Rain chances stand at 40 percent through Monday with daily temperatures peaking in the low 90s.
At the beaches, watch for a moderate risk of rip currents. Check with a lifeguard for local conditions before entering the water.
For boaters, some storms may produce wind gusts in excess of 35 knots, affecting inland lakes and moving toward the Intracoastal in the afternoon. Boaters should keep an eye to the west and be prepared to seek safe harbor. Meanwhile, seas will remain elevated offshore, and a small craft advisory is in effect.
On the roads, the Florida Highway Patrol reported no accidents affecting traffic in Volusia or Flagler counties.
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Let R be the set of all real numbers and let K={1/n, n is a natural number}. Generate a topology on R by taking as basis all open intervals (a,b) and all sets of the form (a,b)-K (the set of all elements in (a,b) that are not in K). The topology generated is known as the K-topology on R.
K-topology satisfies the Hausdorff axiom. I don't know how to prove it at all. This is my HW. Please help me.


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No. 7: "Farewell"
Sounds Like: A closer.
Pros: As a big ballad, it's a lot better-written and more interesting than "We All Want Love," the album's other potential big live encore. It's produced by Alex da Kid and Ester Dean, but it's got that kind of Ryan Tedder mid-tempo shuffle to it, with the big booming drums and the piano and the heavy diva vocals. The sound fits Rihanna surprisingly well, as she sings about saying goodbye to a man who's leaving on a jet plane and don't know when he'll be back again. "Farewell / somebody's gonna miss you" goes the chorus, and it's pretty hard to argue with that at the end of Talk the Talk.
Cons: Though it fits Rihanna, it may have been a better (or at least more obvious) fit for someone like Beyoncé instead, with a more powerful voice that could really be cranked up to 11. And we're still undecided about the "That somebody's me" at the end of each of the choruses is, explaining who the "somebody" is that's "gonna miss you." We're pretty sure we could've used context clues on that one, Rihanna.
Hard "R" Lyric: Rihanna keeps it tasteful for her big closing number. There is a reference to her being a "big girl" now late in the song, though, and again, in a post-"S&M" world, that can't help sounding the tiniest bit dirty.
Single-Worthy?: Not really. Should make for a nice fan favorite, though, and you gotta have a couple of those per album anyway.
6. "Birthday Cake"
Sounds Like: Well, first it must be noted that it sounds like less than one minute and a half. The fade-out isn't exactly graceful; it happens mid-verse, mid-lyric. We're going to call this an incomplete leak and call the suspense our due punishment for hearing this "version." What we do have, however, is pretty enticing: Hoover synths on the intro, synth handclaps that work for once, sinuous and/or Eastern-ish instrumental touches and lots of chanting. There's also a hard-to-ignore, hard-R extended metaphor–which makes sense, considering this is Talk That Talk's one The-Dream track.
Pros: "Birthday Cake" is certainly one of the more hypnotic tracks on Talk That Talk, and Rihanna's delivery is more playful than blaring, a good sound for her. The harmonies on the second verse also sound promising, at least from the handful of seconds we've heard. We're pretty sure the full track might bump this up a half-star; that's a good sign.
Cons: You will absolutely need headphones when you listen to this, unless you have an extremely high threshold for embarrassment and/or an inability to blush. The lyrics are… unsubtle. How unsubtle?
Hard-R Lyric: Well. There are two ways to interpret this. The obvious one, because cursing makes everything obvious, is "I wanna fuck you right now" or possibly "I'm gonna make you my bitch." The one that sinks in five minutes later is "come and put your name on it." Just… trust us on that, OK?
Single-Worthy? We'd say we'd need more than 1:18 to make that call, but uh, there's no way in hell this is going out to radio. Case study: Katy Perry's "Peacock," which has the exact entendre you'd expect but compared to this is a Disney ballad. She released "The One That Got Away" over it, which says it all.
5. "You Da One"
Sounds Like: A song that should have been released four or five months ago, the perfect soundtrack to summer-camp romances between 12 and 13-year-olds. "You Da One" is a bubbly little pop song, an obvious retreat from Rihanna's harder-hitting stuff of late. "You da one that I dream about all day / You da one that I think about always," sings Rihanna on the chorus, before concluding with the even gooier sentinment "My love is your love, your love is mine." There's still a dubstep breakdown section, of course—this is a Dr. Luke production, after all—but that doesn't really mean that much anymore.
Pros: Everyone loves summer love, yeah? Rihanna coveys an entire young relationship's worth of unassuming, naive sweetness in each one of her "ay-ay-ay" lyrics on the chorus, and it's hard not be transported a little to that time and feeling when you hear her. Plus, we love the filtered-chorus intro—one of the neater tricks that Rihanna (slash Dr. Luke) has picked up from UK house of late.
Cons: It's a sort of slight song for Rihanna in these days of her pushing towards provocateur status, but perhaps that's something of the point. It certainly makes for a red herring as an album opener, but once again, perhaps an intentional move on Ri's part. It's a grower, in any event.
Hard "R" Lyric: The most overtly freaky is definitely "You shouldn't have give it to me good like that / Shouldn't have hit it like that / Had me yellin' like that," but we're gonna go with the chorus lyric of "You da one / So I'll make sure I behave." After "S&M," the word "behave" is sort of a nasty trump card for Rihanna.
Single-Worthy?: No doubt, but again, it would've sounded a lot better before the leaves had even gotten the idea to start falling from the trees and whatnot. Maybe it'll be huge in Australia or something.
4. "Where Have You Been"
Sounds Like: The Dr. Luke / Calvin Harris team-up that it is: a rave template courtesy of Calvin Harris, with synth-and-lasers freakery provided by Luke, who's clearly been paying attention to the Peas. In Rihanna terms, this means it sounds like "Only Girl (in the World)" in a different key.
Pros: Said rave template got to be one because it's proven: it lets the track build, slowly, flings its emotions out in one big strobe-lit chorus, then dances them until they subside. It's a bunch of emotional manipulation, but it's manipulation that works. Rihanna does three major things, all of which work equally well: dropping in the flat monotone "yeah"s that she must've patented by now, letting her voice be chopped up, looped, clipped or otherwise turned into a sample, and letting some quaver slip in the beginning and end that almost sounds vulnerable. These pros will be even more promising in the club, the track's natural home.
Cons: A template that works is still a template, and even if you've heard only one trance song in your life, you can practically hear the stage directions beneath every section: "be quiet on the intro," "soar your vocals over the chorus, leaving no percussion beneath," "ratchet up the drums," "insert drop here," "pull back to build back up," "close a cappella." That budget handclap preset could also stand to go.
Single-Worthy? Yes; "We Found Love" is this but perkier, and it didn't exactly flop. Clubs will always need club music, so we're gonna go ahead and call this as single three or four.
Hard-R Lyric: "You can have me all you want, anywhere, any day." OK, maybe a hard PG-13. It's the second track; you've got to pace yourself.
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IDFG biologists collect various measurements on mule deer fawns such as; weight, chest girth, hind foot length, and body condition score. A radio collar is placed on the deer to provide animal locations and survival. Located within the radio collar is a mercury switch that causes the signal to speed up when the animal has been inactive for more than 4 hours, indicating that the deer has likely died. IDFG wildlife biologists then use the radio signal to locate the carcass and determine cause of mortality.
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Something To Crow About
We asked you to send us original works of fiction that could be read in three minutes or less. And, man, did your inner authors respond -- we received more than 5,000 submissions! Read all our favorites from round one on the Three-Minute Fiction page.
One sweltering afternoon, a boy, still wringing wet, walked into Byler's Bar and announced, "I sunk Danny's rowboat." He was nobody's kid we knew, so Bill Byler, the barkeep and proprietor, made a motion with his hand, a little flick of the wrist, and simply said, "Sunk it or not, no minors allowed," but the boy didn't go. Instead, he balled up those little fists of his and said, "Danny's boat is in the Mississippi mud and I'm the one that put it there." His voice was kind of screechy and shrill and we all looked at him.
"Okay, kid," Bill said, after a minute, "Congratulations. So where's your friend Danny now?"
"He ain't my friend. I reckon, by now, he's floated halfway to New Orleans."
A triumphant look shot from the boy's wild eyes. Then he turned around and stomped out.
We all chuckled. I took a long drink off my beer. Sunlight streamed in through the dust-covered windows. I never once saw Bill clean them.
"Ornery kid," I said.
Bill was toweling off a mug. He looked up, like he was checking to see if the kid might have walked back in. "Oh, he just had something to crow about," Bill said, when he saw it was nobody in the bar but us.
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Sedrick Irvin
Position: RB
Height: 5-11 Weight: 226 lbs.
Born: March 30, 1978 in Miami, FL
High School: Miami Southridge, Miami Senior
College: Michigan St. (school history) (Irvin college stats)
Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 4th round (103rd overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 4 (9949th overall since 1950)
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Well first of all i can't find my cord for my camera so i don't have pics as of yet.
I went to a gun show in Tampa saturday and i had one mission and that was to find a Ruger LCP. Well, mission complete. I know I paid i little to much for the gun but when you want somthing and no one in florida seems to have it you will pay a little more for it.
I am so pleased with this gun that it might take the roll of my EDC. I'm not ready to say that it has the place over my G27 but the ability to just through this gun in a pocket and not evan know its there is amazing. I like carring my glock but sometimes it just seems cumbersome.
The only addition I have made to the gun is that I put the belt clip for the kel-tec on it. It fit perfect. Its pretty nice if you are wearing a pair of gym shorts to be able to just clip on to the waste band.
I am very happy with this puchase. It is everything I thought it would be. Have not shot it yet but once i do I will give a range report and hopefully will have located my camera cord by then. this is one sweet gun. :image035:


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The most picture-perfect spot on Moorea. The vast and deep Cook's Bay, embellished by the rocky needles that look out over it, provides boats with a truly exceptional mooring spot. The bay leads you in to lush slopes and the lively village of Pao Pao, which is connected to the lovely neighbouring Opunohu Bay by the so-called Pineapple Road.


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Nominations for the Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) 2012 were announced on Oct. 12.
The list of 34 nominations contained great news for Indonesia's film industry, with two films being included.
Kamila Andini's Laut Bercermin or The Mirror Never Lies, is one of five films nominated in the Best Children's Feature Film category. This film has already received several nominations and wins at leading film festivals around Southeast Asia.
Shalahuddin Siregar's documentary Negeri di Bawah Kabut (The Land beneath the Fog) is also nominated. His film has already won a prize at the Dubai Film Festival, in March this year.
Shalahuddin Siregar, who comes from Aceh, made the documentary in Central Java, with shooting starting in 2006. He gained financial support from the Goethe Institute to make the film, which portrays the lives and struggles of two families in the village of Genikan on the slopes of Mt. Merbabu.
The effects of climate change as well as the creeping influence of modernization and consumerism are now being felt in this remote, traditional Javanese village. It's a place where the peace and slow pace of life used to follow the ancient Javanese calendar but now, with changes in the weather, which are assumed to be caused by climate change, the calendar is no longer a true guide for the locals' planting and harvesting.
Nine films from Indonesia were submitted to the APSA panel, among a total of 264 films from 18 Asia-Pacific countries.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Queensland Performing Arts Center on Nov. 23 in Brisbane, and can be viewed live via APSA's website. It is also going to be televised to 44 countries across Asia, India and the Pacific via ABC's Australia Network; and it will be broadcast in Australia by the SBS Network, which is renowned for showing the best cinema and documentaries from around the world in their regular programming schedules.
For the first five years of its history, APSA was held on the Gold Coast, a beachfront holiday city about 80 kilometers south of Brisbane.
Twenty-six-year-old Kamila Andini is the daughter of noted director Garin Nugroho, and in March this year, she became the wife of film director Ifa Isfansyah, famous for films including Sang Pemimpi and Garuda di Dadaku. Is this an Indonesian film dynasty in the making?
Dini (as she is called) attended Deakin University in Melbourne, Austalia, where she studied sociology and media arts. She displayed a gift for filmmaking early on with short films, leading to this, her first feature film. Dini is an experienced scuba diver and loves the ocean, a contributory factor that attracted her to this project. Reflections of the Ocean was shot on location in Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi and is set among the sea gypsies, or Bajo people, whose unique lifestyle is documented in this film that contains ravishing images. The worlds both above and below the surface of the ocean are "home" for the Bajo, whose bamboo homes are built on jetties above the water.
For Dini, the Bajo people symbolize the fact that Indonesia is a nation of islands and they, who know the sea so intimately, remind Indonesians to look at the sea not as a separator, but as a linking and binding factor of the nation.
The film only attracted small audiences in Jakarta and other cities when it was screened back in May 2011, but it has received far greater appreciation in other countries at a variety of film festivals. However, it is now developing quite a reputation, and a nomination at the prestigious APSA is confirmation of its worth, which was sadly overlooked at home.


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Louis Richard Harris
Position: DB
Height: 6-0 Weight: 180 lbs.
Born: March 25, 1946 in Washington, DC
High School: Parker-Gray
College: Kent St. (school history)
Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 14th round (363rd overall) of the 1968 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 2 (11632nd overall since 1950)


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Every year, St. Paddy's Day celebrations come to Gettysburg in many forms. Whether you're into shopping at an Irish themed store, dining or drinking at a traditional Irish pub or learning more about Gettysburg's Irish history, particularly that of the Irish Brigade, Gettysburg is the place to get your Irish fixing this St. Patrick's Day weekend.
Out of town visitors can start out Saturday, March 15, with a complete Irish package that includes a tour, luncheon and traditional Irish music. To commemorate the Irish troops who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg, the Inns of the Gettysburg Area (IGA) Bed and Breakfast Association will be offering up just that. Starting with a tour at 10 a.m., you are invited to walk the battlefield along with Licensed Battlefield Guide, Rich Kohr, to retrace the footsteps of Gettysburg's Irish Brigade. You will walk across the Wheatfield from the Father Corby statue to the Irish Brigade Monument while hearing stories about these brave Union Soldiers and their intense battle experiences. Following the tour, guests will head back to the Historic Fairfield Inn for a hearty Irish lunch consisting of Shepherd's Pie or Corned Beef and Cabbage. After the meal, stay and enjoy an Irish music concert from such performers as Michael Morrison, Dan Diviney and Chuck Krepley. This is an event arranged specifically for those who stay at IGA member inns and costs $55 per person, all inclusive. For more information, visit www.gettysburgbedandbreakfast.com.
There will be plenty of other Irish folly going on about town as well including other battlefield tours open to the public. Also be sure to check out all your favorite Irish haunts including two of the area's favorite Irish specialty shops. The Irish Brigade, on Baltimore Street hosts a wide selection of Irish-crafted jewelry, clothing, books, music and diverse souvenirs. Chambersburg's A Lit'le Irish, Too also has a hearty storage of things Irish including specialty imported food products, fragrances, glassware, flags, candles, clothing, toys, music and much more.
Many Gettysburg area pubs and restaurants are known for their Irish specials, especially those of a distinctly Irish nature. Garryowen Irish Pub, for example, is a renowned Irish pub in the area dubbed "the Go," by locals. The pub is known for serving up traditional Irish fare (from the owner's old country recipes) and hearty drink including an ever-growing menu of over 24 Irish whiskies. There is always something going on at Garryowen, from weekly specials in food, fine music and live performances. St. Paddy's Day weekend entertainment includes Dan & Ali, Garrahan's Ghost, Across The Pond and a Traditional Irish Seisun—St. Paddy's Day Extravaganza on March 17. For more details, visit the website at www.garryowenirishpub.net.
O'Rorkes Eatery & Spirits is another Irish favorite in town. Located at 44 Steinwehr Avenue, O'Rorke's has been serving up traditional Irish and American cuisine since 2000. The popular pub gets its name from Union commander and hero Patrick Henry O'Rorke, the 26 year old Colonel of the 140th New York Infantry. O'Rorke was an Irish immigrant who grew up in Rochester, New York and later went on to West Point where he graduated first in his class in 1861. He died during the Battle of Gettysburg on July 2, 1863 at Little Round Top while leading his regiment in battle. For more information, go to www.orourkespubhouse.com.
Be sure to check out all the other area restaurants that may have special St. Patrick's Day themed specials. Amongst restaurants known for specials include McClellan's Tavern, Gettysburg Eddies and several others.
Majestic Theater has a special treat planned for Sunday, March 16 at 3 p.m. when it presents The Emigrant's Bridge. From the creators of Gaelforce Dance, The Emigrant's Bridge is a collaboration of diversity and journey of the Irish identity. The show features female vocalists, expert dancers and musicians, traditional ballads and an overall depiction of Irish culture. Songs will vary from traditional ballads to more popular hits including: "Danny Boy," "Isle of Innisfree," May We Never Have to Say Goodbye," and "My Heart Will Go On." Dances will vary from step dancing, reels, jigs, Appalachian Polkas and much more. For additional details, visit www.gettysburgmajestic.org.
Many other surrounding locals are also celebrating St. Patrick's Day. For example, the McSherrystown Knights of Columbus will be celebrating March 15 with their Ancient Order of Hibernians 9th Annual St. Patrick's Day Party from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. A public event, this party includes fun, festival family-friendly folly and good food including a corned beef and cabbage dinner. Traditional Irish music will be performed by a local Irish band. All benefits go towards the AOH's Hibernian Hunger Project.
Steam Into History is also holding a special train ride event on March 15 at three different times—11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Come and ride the William H. Simpson, York #17 steam engine from New Freedom to Glen Rock for a one hour ride or one that spans two and a half hours to the Hanover Junction. The ride will be accompanied by Irish music, narrators and perhaps even a pot o'gold of an experience. For more information, go to www.steamintohistory.com.
Irishness is abound this weekend. Keep posted on all the St. Patrick's Day happenings.


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Apple's iOS devices may become even more streamlined in the future if they are able to implement a patent that they have just applied for. The folks in Cupertino are apparently trying to devise a way to consolidate the headphone and microphone jacks into one unified input; making for one less hole in your devices.
According to the patent, this will help with things like dust invasion into devices(less holes, less dust) and could even help with voice quality with an extra noise canceling microphone Apple calls "audio beamforming." If they could make it happen, this could definitely make a lot of waves not only in the mobile world, but the tech world in general. Heaven knows I've mixed up the jacks more than once.