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I'm rebuilding my stereo.
Maybe someone is interested, or I can take one or the other tip.
Present were:
"Exposure XV" integrated Amplifier
"Arcam CD 8 se" player. Associated with generic silver RCA cables.
Kenwood tuner cheapest RCA cable ...
I am using the "LUA 5/3" pretty sensitive speakers.
Associated with LUA coaxial speaker cable. (250pF, 220nH per meter)
By coincidence I've come to a power amp Exposure XVIII-super
A Exposure XVII preamp I could buy favourable. including exposure XLR Cable
The pre-and PowAmp I gave to service: recapping
I had a faint noise in the XV. I think it is Exposure inherently.
Unfortunately, this is at the XVII-XVIII + s become louder. In addition, there was a faint hum.
I then provided all the cables with a sheath-flow filter.
No effect.
Since the XLR connector with 3 wires were soldered to pin 2, I have replaced piece by piece all the cables.
XLR connector: Neutrik NC3xXX with Morgami 2534 Series Quad Cable
-> At the noise, nothing has changed.
Next, I replaced the RCA connections.
Neutrik NF2CB2 with Klotz AC110 cable -> Rega Couple clone
Neutrik NF2CB2 with Klotz MC5000. A stereo cable with heavy shielding. I had read in a forum of the following construction:
The stereo cables connectet as usual to the RCA connectors.
In addition, connect the shielding on the source side directly to the RCA.
The shield on the amplifier side with a 100 ohm resistor connected to the RCA.
-> At the noise, nothing has changed.
The next thing I will change is the power supply.
Exposure has fixed standard power cables.
Of these I will replace the external part to double-shielded power cable.
The connection between internal and external will be made via Neutrik NAC3 Powercon connection.
BTW: Neutrik makes really cool stuff!
I think I will again replace the power strip. But I know not whether I still integrate a network filter.
what do you think?
My thought about better sq will follow later.


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New York City, Monday, August 18 - Taylor Swift went live in a big way at the top of the Empire State Building in New York City, New York with supposedly "big" news in a worldwide live stream Yahoo event on Monday afternoon, August 18, 2014. Nevertheless, although disheartening to Country music lovers, it was no real surprise to those of us who are fans of true Country Music that Taylor Swift will release her first pop album titled 1989 on October 27. Taylor debuted "Shake It Off," the first single, available at iTunes now and video (which can be viewed at TaylorSwift.com) from the new pop album. The new album will be in stores on Oct. 27. In the nicest way, we hope Taylor sees big sales from her younger pop fans...but it will not come from those of us who have lost our last thread to her link to Country music.
The opinions and statements swirling around this "news" are a mixture of "we knew all along that she was simply commercial pop…" to "Country fans feel betrayed and disillusioned." As a National Country Music Examiner, it is just as if seeing a classical music artist switch to heavy metal and feeling somewhat duped. But, to fully understand a Country music fan's dissatisfaction, you must know just a short background of Taylor Swift's journey into the music industry. She moved to Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 14 to pursue a career in country music. She signed with the independent label Big Machine Records and became the youngest songwriter ever hired by the Sony/ATV Music publishing house. The 2006 release of Swift's self-titled debut album established her as a country music star. "Our Song", her third single, made her the youngest person to single-handedly write and perform a number one song on the Hot Country Songs chart. "Our Song," mentioning Tim McGraw, seemed to immediately establish her as "Country." Those of us who were and are still entrenched in true Country Music were refreshed and hopeful that Taylor's little commercially pop threads in her songs were simply just those…little threads.
She received a Best New Artist nomination at the 2008 Grammy Awards. Scott Borchetta, a DreamWorks Records executive who was preparing to form his own independent record label, Big Machine Records. She became one of the label's first signings, with her father purchasing a three per cent stake in the fledgling company at an estimated cost of $120,000. As an introduction to the country music business, Borchetta arranged for Swift to intern as an artist escort at the CMA Music Festival. From there to many awards and songs later, came the news which die-hard country musicians and fans knew would come all along - with Taylor Swift "coming out" in the Yahoo live stream event on Monday, in her dedication to completely pop music.
Now, back to the worldwide live stream on the Yahoo event from New York City on Monday afternoon, August 18, 2014:
Swift gathered a very intimate crowd that she had handpicked to be there. Swift explained that these were "some very dedicated, incredible people." The live stream event from a comfy kind of living room setting also showed her "crowd" looked to be waiting with bated breath for the three big secrets that Taylor was about to reveal to them and the worldwide audience.
Unveiling her new single, "Shake It Off," was the first big secret. Swift played and sang along dancing with the crowd. The fluffy, heavily pop song's lyrics told about the tough lesson in life she had learned; you can't control what people can say about you but you can control your own reaction. This is probably the best advice Taylor can give herself, because her Country music fans are saying a lot and it's not favorable.
Next, Swift announced her new album 1989, two years in the making and named for which is Dec. 13, 1989. She is very proud of the pop album, saying, "We made my favorite album that I've ever made." and excited that this is her first "official pop album." "I loved the chances they were taking," Swift said of the inspiration of the late '80's bold pop music. The music is definitely pop, heavily keyboard and beat driven as usually represented in Taylor's music.
The 1989 album will include 13 songs, CD booklet designed by Taylor, one of five collectible sets of 13 exclusive photo prints, and a code to enter the 1989 Swiftstakes™. A deluxe version of the album will include three additional songs and three songwriting voice memos. These memos are personal audio recordings that offer a unique insight into Taylor's songwriting process and document the early creation of three songs on 1989, which are available at Target stores in both the U.S. and Canada.
Finishing up the live stream event, Swift played the music video for "Shake It Off." Commenting on the video, Swift explains that it was "A huge group of incredible professional dancers and they throw me into the middle of them." It does feature Swift dancing in the middle of scenes with modern dance, break dancing, ribbon dancers and ballerinas. Moreover, it's difficult to forget added twerkers and the cheerleaders.
Swift has self-identified herself as a country music artist with hints of pop and pop rock - or so Country music fans once thought. Today, Taylor Swift's music should be pop and pop rock with earlier hints of Country music. At one time, the Rolling Stone asserted that, "she might get played on the country station, but she's one of the few genuine rock stars we've got these days." Really? Many may certainly disagree with such a bold statement.
Swift's own definition of country music as stated from her Wikipedia quotes, "is really pretty simple. It's when someone sings about their life and what they know; from an authentic place, one guy will write about how he grew up on a farm and fell in love and raised kids on that same farm. Some people sing about how, when they get sad, they go to the bar and drink whiskey. I write songs about how I can't seem to figure out relationships and how I'm fascinated by love."
Taylor Swift, according to The Hollywood Reporter, "does her best, but certainly doesn't have the pipes to go toe-to-toe with the likes of Christina Aguilera or Carrie Underwood." Her live vocals have been described as "flat," "thin, and sometimes as wobbly as a newborn colt." Although Taylor has received praise for refusing to correct her pitch with Auto-Tune, in this Examiner's conversations with unnamed and private sources who were present during studio recordings, seem to report the opposite with extensive changes and mastering.
As reported in an interview with The New Yorker, Swift sees herself first as a songwriter: "I write songs, and my voice is just a way to get those lyrics across." Scott Borchetta of Big Machine Records has agreed that Swift is "not the best technical singer" but describes her as the "best communicator that we've got." Taylor, herself, has admitted to "putting a lot of work" into improving her vocals. She has said that she only feels nervous performing "if I'm not sure what the audience thinks of me, like at award shows." It was reported in 2010 that she continued to take vocal lessons.
Taylor Swift is a seven-time GRAMMY winner and the youngest winner in history of the music industry's highest honor, the GRAMMY Award for Album of the Year. More of her illustrious honors and earnings beyond measure are on her Wikipedia page.
One may call her a crossover artist and that may be technically true. From a Country music fan's heart – she's been standing squarely in pop all along. The New York Times notes that, "There isn't much in Ms. Swift's music to indicate country – a few banjo strums, a pair of cowboy boots worn onstage, a bedazzled guitar – but there's something in her winsome, vulnerable delivery that's unique to Nashville." The New Yorker believes she is "considered part of Nashville's country-pop tradition only because she writes narrative songs with melodic clarity and dramatic shape—Nashville's stock-in-trade." The Guardian has said that Swift "cranks melodies out with the pitiless efficiency of a Scandinavian pop factory."
Although Taylor Swift has said there will be "a huge temptation" to make an alt-country record as her career progresses, will she be accepted again as a Country artist? Country music fans, whether traditional or alternative, have their pride and hearts deep into that genre. When an artist who claimed to be "country," quickly leans toward and shows more passion in another genre, such as pop, we become a little less enthused by the jump back into what that artist once claimed to be as Country. Much like a classical artist becoming a heavy metal music artist, it's difficult to swallow. Farewell, Taylor – we wish you well and only time will tell. Well, and possibly the 2014 American Music Awards.

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But dear Gabby was not out of the woods yet. Due to years of abuse, neglect and confinement to a small cage she cannot walk like other dogs. She has hip dysplasia and her front legs/ankles are so deformed she has to walk on her ankles and legs. It is very difficult for her to stand and every step she takes is a challenge. Simple steps that are taken for granted are daunting for Gabby. When she sees other dogs playing and running she wants so much to be like them. She will not be able to without the assistance of a quad wheelchair which will help her get around and relieve her painful situation. Without this wheelchair, Gabby has no quality of life.
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This computer is hooked up to a supercomputer that can read your mind, to prove this supercomputer's capability, follow the instructions.
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Write down or remember which card you picked, proceed to step 2 when you are done. The supercomputer will now make the card you chose disappear from the list.
- Step 2 – Click on the image below, is 'your' card among them?
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Q&A: Getting Started on a Cooperative Solar System
|Question: I own a building in a co-op. There are four units altogether. I and the owners would like to install solar panels and get off the grid, partially if not fully. How do we get started?
Answer: Once you've decided to go solar you've already started. The next step, however, is not to go out and buy solar panels. That time will come soon enough, but first there are some important steps that you and your co-op companions should take, starting with…
Your Electric Bill
Understanding your utility bills is the first step you should take. All other decisions regarding a new solar energy system will stem from this piece of paper. The total amount of kilowatt-hours of electricity you consume each month, along with other factors such as available roof space, will determine the size and cost of your solar system. When each owner in the co-op understands their electricity usage, you all can then look into ways to better…
Conserve Energy
Most of us are not minimizing our energy usage as much as we could, without sacrificing much in the way of comfort. There are a slew of ways to curb your energy usage, from updated appliances to simply changing the light bulbs. To locate the building's weak spots, everyone could chip in to have a home energy audit performed on the building. In many cases electricity consumption can be cut by as much as 50 percent, simply by a change in focus and lifestyle at home. You can also look into co-generation, a growing trend among co-ops and other multi-family dwellings.
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Start off by interviewing and obtaining free estimates from local solar installers. Look for contractors with experience with co-ops or larger systems and perhaps connections or experience in other areas of green design, such as the green roofs mentioned above. Once you've chosen a contractor you can trust, he or she will help iron out the remaining details such as how many solar panels you'll need, how prime your location is for solar, and many more factors. Here is where the idea that started so long ago begins to take shape. Getting totally off the grid will likely require a little extra thought, time, and more than one type of solar system (i.e., PV and thermal), but on the other hand, with four owners, you can also expect to save money on up-front costs. Also, the more generous federal tax incentives kick in at the start of 2009, in addition to whatever state rebates and incentives may be available to you.
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College Hockey:Cornell Ties, But Wins Cleary Cup
Big Red Claim First Regular Season ECAC Title Since 1973
ITHACA, N.Y. — Krzysztof Wieckowski's late second-period goal lifted Cornell into a 2-2 overtime tie with St. Lawrence at Lynah Rink. The tie, combined with Dartmouth's tie, clinched the regular season ECAC championship for the Big Red for the first time since 1973 and gave the Big Red the inaugural William J. Cleary Cup.
Goaltender Dave LeNeveu made 28 saves, and Mark McRae also scored for the Big Red, which is now 18-6-2 overall and 14-3-2 in the ECAC.
Robin Carruthers and Blair Clarance tallied for the Saints (9-18-2 overall and 7-10-2 ECAC), while freshman goaltender Kevin Ackley stopped 35 shots.
St. Lawrence outshot Cornell 14-9 in the first period and took a 1-0 lead, when Carruthers collected a pass in front of the Cornell goal from Russ Bartlett and beat LeNeveu at 11:16.
McRae tied the game for the Big Red with a goal at 4:14 of the second period with an assist going to Wieckowski.
The Saints regained the lead at 12:12 of the middle period. Cornell was unable to clear the puck, and Ryan Glenn and Bartlett combined to setup Clarance, who fired a quick wrist shot that found the back of the net.
Wieckowski tied the game 4:01 later when he picked up a rebound of a shot by Mike Knoepfli and beat Ackley.
Neither team was able to score in the third period or the five-minute overtime.
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Glasscock County News
Volume 8, Number 7 Garden City, Texas March 13 2002
Local Public Computer for Job Searches
The Permian Basin Workforce Development Board, Workforce Network office in Big Spring has donated a public-use computer to the Glasscock County Extension office, which will enable county residents to find job-search services on the Internet. Job seekers and anyone needing career planning information may use the computer to access www.twc.state.tx.us and to receive immediate job listings in the Texas Hires system, as well as labor market information, numerous related sites and an abundance of resource and planning information.
This technology also allows a person to register online for services such as job referrals and unemployment benefits, without having to visit the Workforce Center office in Big Spring. At the TWC website, you can complete your own application and search through job listings. Employers can list their job information and immediately view applicants' information.
At the Workforce office in Big Spring, 310 Owens, a resource center is available with several computers, free access to a copier, fax machine and newspapers. Career transition workshops, individual testing and training information are also available.
Anyone wanting to access job-training programs, such as the Workforce Investment Act, Choices or Trade Adjustment Act, may contact Susan Lyons at 1/800-749-8373. She will set up an interview time to discuss training assistance availability through programs for both youth and adults.
If a Glasscock County resident is unable to drive to Big Spring for some of these services, Workforce personnel will meet with that person in Garden City. Upon request, they will also provide employee and job-seeker workshops of interest to groups in the area.
Now: Single Poison-Control Phone Number
For the first time, Americans can use a single toll-free telephone number to reach a poison control center anywhere in the nation. Officials recently launched the national hotline, 1-800-222-1222, and applauded it as an overdue coordination of the country's 65 separately run poison centers. Callers dialing the number will be automatically linked to the closest poison center. The new number is part of a $21 million federal effort to update poison control centers across the country.
Centers field calls on approximately 2.2 million suspected poisonings per year, mostly involving young children. About 75 % of all poisonings can be safely handled at home with the help of a poison center aide, though 700 to 800 calls to centers each year end in fatalities, according to Dr. Alan Woolf, president of the American Association of Poison Control Centers.
Household cleaners and chemicals make up the bulk of poisonous substances in homes, though perfumes, medications, and spider and animal bites can also lead to poisoning.
In The Spotlight
• Wade Jansa, Taylor Niehues and Colton Schwartz qualified for the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association state meet in San Antonio April 13. (See page 5 for participants in regional meets.)
• Amy Hoch received a bachelor of business administration in marketing from Texas A & M University in December.
• Michelle Fuchs and Ryan Batla were named to the Dean's Honor Roll for having maintained a 3.75 grade point average for the grading period at Texas A & M University.
• M'Lynn Niehues, Summer Eoff, Chasity Jansa and Jill Hoelscher were recognized as Distinguished Students, having earned a 3.25 – 3.75 grade point average, for the grading period at Texas A & M University.
• Tiffany Wheat was named to the Distinguished Students list for the fall semester at Tarleton State University.
• The GCHS Lady Kats basketball team tied for the District 8-A championship and won the Bi-District title before falling to Roby in Area action. The Lady Kats are coached by Brent Kirkland and assistant coach Shana Kirkland.
• Jessica Hoch, a GCHS sophomore, was named the Defensive Player of the Year and freshman Megan Niehues was named the Newcomer of the Year in District 8-A girls' basketball. Sophomore Leslie Jansa made the All-District team, senior Collene Cox made the second team and senior Lori Hoelscher was named to the district's defensive honor team.
• GCHS senior Kendall Goodwin was named to the All-District 8-A boys' basketball team, and was listed on the district's defensive honor team. Senior Boyd Batla made the All-District second team.
• GCISD Students of the Month for February were: kindergartner Ashley Halfmann, daughter of Gary and Sharon Halfmann; fourth grader Amber Halfmann, daughter of Nathan and Gena Halfmann; seventh grader Kristen Buzbee, daughter of Darla Burks and sophomore Amanda Henson, daughter of Linda and Doug Randel.
• Carolyn Sullivan, a junior at GCHS, has been selected to participate in the National Student Leadership Conference on Medicine & Health Care June 20-30, 2002 in Washington, D.C. She is the daughter of Robert and Ila Ann Sullivan.
• Bonnie Braden, daughter of Kenneth and Shirley Braden, was recently accepted by the Texas Tech at Amarillo Pharmacy School, and will begin there in August. She is a 1998 graduate of GCHS.
Aquifer Water Level Tables Available
Glasscock Groundwater Conservation District Manager Rick Harston presented the latest aquifer water level tables at the district's board of directors' meeting Feb. 19.
The Edwards Trinity in Glasscock County is up 2.4 feet this year over last, and is approximately one foot above its 1983 level. That same aquifer in Reagan County is about the same as last year, but is approximately 9 feet lower than its 1983 level. Harston credits reduced irrigation for this year's figures.
The Glasscock County Ogallala aquifer is down about 4.5 feet since last year. Even so, the Ogallala is five feet above its 1984 level. Harston says he can't explain the Ogallala figures, but he does see a correlation between the amount of acreage in Conservation Reserve Programs (CRP) and water levels. He said when large tracts of land in the northern part of the county went into CRP, the level of the Ogallala went up, and more recently, when several tracts were taken out of CRP and put back into cultivation (and irrigation), the water level has gone down.
Harston stresses that GGCD's water table figures are simple averages of the wells he measures each year, and are not totally accurate, since for various reasons, he isn't always able to measure exactly the same wells every year. Graphs of the water levels are available at the GGCD office in Garden City.
GCISD Administrators Given Salary Increase
At its Feb. 18 meeting, the GCISD School Board voted to give a 3- percent cost-of-living increase to Elementary School Principal Brad Jones, Secondary School Principal Faith Scott and Counselor Doug Connor. They also agreed to add one year to Athletic Director Wade Wesley's contract.
At the request of cheerleader sponsors Micki Wesley and Linda DeWitt, the board approved changes in how cheerleaders are elected. Among the changes for the high school: cheerleaders will be elected with a weighted system in which independent judges' votes will count 50 percent, faculty votes 30 percent, and student votes 20 percent; students trying out for cheerleader and a parent must attend a pre-tryout meeting where rules and costs will be discussed; tryouts for cheerleader, mascot and flag corps will be the same day (April 4 this year). Students in these positions will follow the same rules for eligibility, behavior, etc. as participants in other extra-curricular activities. Wesley also said an answer needs to be found to the problem of students not being supportive of cheerleaders at pep rallies and at games.
In the junior high, any student who tries out for cheerleader and can obtain a uniform will now be on the cheering squad.
The board discussed a proposed 2002-2003 school calendar, and will vote on it at the March 18 meeting.
Editor's note: The March school board meeting was moved from March 11 to March 18 and will be covered in the April issue of the Glasscock County News.
Jones Wins Varmint-Calling Contest
L.D. Jones won the Glasscock County Varmint-Calling Contest 2002 with seven bobcats, one coyote, and one raccoon. Jones also bagged the biggest bobcat, at 32 inches. He won $600 for his efforts. Fred Havlak won $300 for second place with three gray foxes, three bobcats and two coyotes, one of which was the largest, at 29 inches.
A total of 40 varmints (7 raccoons, 11 gray foxes, 16 bobcats and 6 coyotes) were taken by 12 teams of hunters during the February event, which was sponsored by the Glasscock County Range and Wildlife Committee. According to committee chairman Butch Halfmann, the event raised $1,200, and the $300 left after prizes were paid will buy cameras for local range and wildlife research.
• The filing deadline for school board positions is Mar. 20. Early voting for the May 4 election begins April 17 and ends April 30.
Terms are expiring for board members Jimmy Eggemeyer and Karla Hoelscher.
• The Community Choir, 28 members strong, will present an Easter cantata, "Amen," Mar. 31 at 7 p. m. at the Glasscock County Community Center. A fellowship will follow. Everyone is invited to attend.
• Open House at the school is Mar. 19 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. A performance of the one-act play "Rumors" will be given at 7 p.m.
• A quilting class will be held Mar. 21 and 22 starting at 9 a.m. at the Coop Gin office. Those interested in attending should call Lana Hirt 397-2317 by Mar. 16.
• The Lions Club will hold a hamburger supper to benefit Faith Scott on Mar. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the school. The price is $5 per plate, and all donations will be gladly accepted.
• A county planning meeting for the Little League baseball season will be Mar. 24 at 1 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Hall. For additional information call Kara Hoelscher, 397-2658.
• The Bearkat Booster Club will meet April 15 at 7 p.m. at the Community Center to discuss the May 14 UIL Banquet. All ideas are welcome.
• The family of Arlis Ratliff wishes to express sincere appreciation for your prayers, your visits, your kindness and your concern during Arlis' lengthy illness. Thank you for the beautiful flowers, memorials and the numerous lovely cards and notes we have received. Your support has been a tremendous blessing.
• Anyone who would like to have one of the old basketball banners that were hanging in the gym should call Nancy Hillger at 354-2350 (home) or 354-2361 (work). Or, mail a card with your name, address, phone number and whether you want a boys' or girls' banner to her at P.O. Box 124, Garden City. The deadline is Mar. 31. All names will be put in a hat and drawn for the banners.
• Reminder: Check the community calendar for information about time and place of meetings, school events and holidays or other community events at www.glasscockcountytx.com. To add an event, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or call 354-2381.
• A Project Graduation meeting will be held Mar. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Church of Christ to the next B-B-Q chicken dinner, how the fundraising has done so far, and to continue planning for the big night, May 23. Senior parents and interested adults are invited. For more information, call Deb Pelzel, 354-2562.
• Numerous Glasscock County 4-Hers recently showed animals at major livestock shows in Ft. Worth, San Antonio, Houston and San Angelo.
Garden City Head Start Registration Slated
Garden City Head Start registration will be April 22-- April 26 for children who are four years of age by Sept. 1, 2002. Bring proof of income, birth certificate, immunization record and social security numbers (for all members of the household). Applications will be taken in the Garden City Head Start classroom from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Head Start is primarily a program for four-year-olds, however, if enrollment is low, they may take some three-year-olds. Applications for both ages will be taken at this time, and the three-year-old applicants will be on a waiting list.
Contact Delia Pierson, 354-2413, for more information.
County Accepts Paving Bid
Glasscock County Commissioners accepted the Reese Albert Company's low bid of $177,457 for the 2002 paving project. The project consists of seven miles of County Road 185 ($161,434) and the parking area around the Community Center ($16,023). The bid includes $7,000 extra for "hot mix" paving around the Community Center. County Engineer Dan Glass said the "hot mix" is not necessarily better than the less expensive aggregate paving, but he added, "It's prettier, and there will be less tracking into the building. However, it will need to be sealed in a couple of years to prevent cracking." Jones Brothers had the second lowest bid ($184,398) and Van Zant Paving was next lowest ($188,992) of the five bids submitted.
Eugene Hirt, on behalf of the Glasscock County Community Center Foundation and Community Development Committee, thanked the court for the having the bond election, which resulted in the center being built. He said County Extension Agent Steve Sturtz should be especially commended for his valuable work in getting the center completed, which he said included everything from computers to the septic system. Hirt also mentioned County Treasurer Alan Dierschke's "good work with caring for the bond monies raised," and helping with other problems.
The court, in turn, thanked Sturtz, Hirt, Maritha Blalock, and the other members of the foundation who worked for years to make the Community Center a reality. Commissioners decided to honor all these people at the county's annual appreciation dinner.
No Problem with Emergency Lighting
Dierschke reported that the Community Center does in fact have battery-powered emergency lighting which comes on when power fails. He said the architect demonstrated its use to him, and the lighting level is more than adequate.
The county is withholding $13,000 from contractor N.C. Sturgeon until a water leak in a bathroom wall cavity is repaired and kitchen cabinet drawers are replaced with specified hardwood, rather than particleboard. The source of the water leak is undetermined.
The Glasscock County Animal Protection Agency gave the county $5,300 to use toward the expense of having two predator trappers in the county. The agency's funds are raised through voluntary assessments paid by county livestock producers.
The court re-appointed Rick Harston as the county's non-voting member on the state water development board.
The court passed resolutions recognizing National Agriculture Week March 17-23 and National County Government Week April 7-13. They also decided to join the County Information Resources Agency at no cost. That agency helps county governments and state agencies exchange electronic data.
Commissioners discussed the possibility of using the Senior Citizens' Center rather than the Methodist Church as a polling place. Commissioner Michael Hoch said the church is really too small when there are two primary elections. He said the change would need Justice Department approval, and would require access for the handicapped at the seniors' center.
Deadline for New Scrapie Rules is April 1
Sheep and goat industry folks, who own one head or thousands, need to remember that on April 1, all sheep and goats must be in compliance with the new USDA state and federal scrapie management regulations.
"These new regulations require sheep and goats to be wearing a premise identification ear tag before they are removed from your premises," said Steve Sturtz, Texas Cooperative Extension Agent. "It makes no difference if that premise is a ranch or someone's back yard -- if the animals fall within the required regulation guidelines, they must be tagged," he said.
Sturtz said the five sheep and goat classes that require tagging are: 1) all sheep 18 months of age or older 2) all breeding sheep regardless of age 3) sexually intact show or exhibition sheep and goats 4) all goats 18 months of age or older that are or have been commingled with sheep 5) all breeding goats that are or have been commingled with sheep. Whethers from either species and commercial goats that have never had contact with sheep are the only two exemptions to the tagging rule.
"To be absolutely safe and to cut down on confusion, my recommendation is to tag all female sheep and goats regardless of age and all intact males over 18 months old when they leave your place. After April 1, if you take animals to an auction without tags, the auction will tag them with their premises tags –- for a fee," Sturtz said. Sales transactions must be recorded and kept for five years.
Sturtz said, "It is very important to realize that these new regulations have been put in place for the benefit of the U.S. sheep and goat producer. We want to wipe this disease out of the U.S. With a scrapie-free designation, our producers can freely sell breeding stock on the world market with minimal restrictions, as Australia and New Zealand now do."
Scrapie is a fatal degenerative brain disease affecting sheep and goats which was accidentally introduced into the U.S. in 1947. Lambs and kids are most susceptible. The malady develops slowly and infected animals usually don't show symptoms until they are at least 18 months old. Symptoms include weight loss, tremors, coordination loss, swaying and wool pulling.
Past eradication efforts have been unsuccessful. The new premise identification system will allow diseased animals to be traced back to their point of origin, a key element in the eradication of the disease. Officials predict the program will help eliminate scrapie from the U.S. by 2010.
To get premise identification number and to order free ear tags, call toll-free 1-866-873-2824. It is important to order early, as delivery is slow. For more information, go to: www.animalagriculture.org/scrapie or www.tahc.state.tx.us
Students Compete in Math, Science
Several GCISD students have been participating in The Texas Math and Science Coaches Association competitions. Results of the state qualifying regional meet are:
Sixth grade science: Wade Jansa 1st, Whitney Kellermeier 3rd, Lyza-Ann Lopez 5th, and Amy Multer 6th. Seventh grade science: Taylor Niehues 1st. Eighth grade science: Cory Multer. Sixth grade number sense: Wade Jansa 2nd, Amy Multer 3rd, Whitney Kellermeier 4th, and Lyza-Ann Lopez 5th. Seventh grade number sense: Colton Schwartz 4th. Sixth grade calculator: Wade Jansa 2nd, Amy Multer 4th, Whitney Kellermeier 5th, Lyza-Ann Lopez 6th. Seventh grade calculator: Taylor Niehues 3rd. Sixth grade mathematics: Amy Multer 2nd, Wade Jansa 3rd, Whitney Kellermeier 5th, and Lyza-Ann Lopez 6th. Seventh grade mathematics: Taylor Niehues 2nd and Colton Schwartz 5th.
Students who qualified for the state meet by scoring above the state contest requirements are: Taylor Niehues in science, calculator, number sense and mathematics, Colton Schwartz in number sense and mathematics and Wade Jansa in science.
The state meet will be April 13 in San Antonio.
At the Mar. 2 TMSCA Qualifying Meet in McCamey, the following students received awards: Sixth grade science: Halie Schaefer 5th, Amy Multer 6th. Seventh grade science: Taylor Niehues 4th. Sixth grade number sense: Amy Multer 6th. Seventh grade number sense: Taylor Niehues 3rd. Sixth grade calculator: Amy Multer 5th Seventh grade calculator: Taylor Niehues 2nd. Seventh grade math: Taylor Niehues 2nd
The 6th grade team of Amy Multer, Halie Schaefer, and Analisa Gonzales received the 3rd place Sweepstakes Award.
From the Schoolhouse
Junior High Boys Finish Strong Season
The Garden City Junior High boys' A-team finished the basketball season 10 – 3 and won the championship at the Water Valley Tournament. Team members are: Tyler Bednar, Roberto Chavira, Cade Doss, Alex Halfmann, Shawn Maxie, Cory Multer and Taylor Niehues.
The B-team finished with an 11 – 3 record. Team members are: Jared Bradford, Doug Cmerek, Jason Flores, Cade Halfmann, J.R. Medrano, Evan Jansa, Chase O'Brien and Colton Schwartz. Jimmy Fine coaches both teams.
High School Tennis Teams Win Tourney
GCHS won the team championships in both the boys' and girls' divisions at the recent Garden City Invitational Tournament. In girls' doubles competition, Jessica Hoch and Megan Niehues placed first, Lindsey Chudej and Becky Chavira were second while Linda and Terri Branham placed third. Colleen Cox placed second in girls' singles.
Tyler Coats and Curtis Eggemeyer placed second in boys' doubles; Matthew Cmerek and Blake Chudej were third.
• Arlis Dale Ratliff, 77, died Feb. 16 in Midland Memorial Hospital after a lengthy battle with emphysema and diabetes. He was buried in Garden City Cemetery. He was born in Lamesa in 1924 and married Barbara Lu Currie in 1955 in Garden City. He was a life-long rancher. He served in the U.S. Army and also was a Glasscock County Commissioner for four years. He and his wife served as Glasscock County Chairmen for the Howard-Glasscock Centennial. He was honored at the Old Settler's Reunion as Pioneer of the Year. His survivors include his wife, Barbara Lu, his daughter, Laura Maud Huitt and grandson Luke Huitt, all of Garden City.
• Boyd Bryans, 79, a former resident of Glasscock County, died on Feb. 25 in Austin and was buried in Pflugerville, Texas. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and retired from Cosden Oil & Chemical Co. in Big Spring after 28 years service. He is survived by his wife, Reba Bryans; a son, John D. Bryans and wife Jenny of Big Spring; a daughter, Kellie Caton and husband Carl of San Antonio; a stepdaughter, Kenny Kay Stephens of Big Spring; two brothers, Edward Bryans of Roswell, N.M. and Leonard Bryans of Dallas; two sisters, Myrl Fitzhugh of Fort Worth and twin Bonnell Newland of Crane, and others.
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College Hockey:Wayne State Dominates Northern Michigan
MARQUETTE, Mich. — Northern Michigan University, facing Wayne State, began their second home series in a row tonight with both teams desperate for a win.
Thirty-one seconds into the first period, Mike Forgie, center for the Warriors, scored on the very first shot of the game. The goal, with assists from Jeff Caster and Tylor Michel, crept across the goal line left of Wildcat goalie Reid Ellingsons skate.
It was our plan to score early, Warriors coach Bill Wilkinson said. When you do that it puts the other team in a hole and then they have to press. Another few mistakes and you have a few more chances.
Eight seconds into the second period, the Warriors added another goal to their tally with the help of Michel, Forgie and Jared Katz that went up and over Ellingsons shoulder and hit the crossbar.
At 17:19 the Wildcats (9-12-2, 5-10-0 CCHA) retaliated with a goal from Mark Olver. Phil Fox, behind the net, took a pass from Derek May and in one motion gave it to Olver who put it left of Warriors goalie Mike Devoney.
4:26 into the third, the Warriors regained their two-point lead with a score of 3-1. The goal, from Katz, Forgie and Michel, gave all three players their second or third point of the night.
The Warriors (4-15-2, 1-5-0 CHA) scored again with four seconds left on a double power play at 14:29 with a shot from Derek Punches from Caister and Ryan Bernardi. This was the third goal of the night that went past Ellingsons left foot.
The difference between the two teams tonight was goaltending, Wilkinson said. Mike played fabulous for us. Ellingson got unlucky on a couple bounces. They hit some posts, but we put them in the back of the net. When you get good goaltending you get confident. Plain and simple.
With an open goal for the last minute and half, and a six-four man advantage due to a facemask-grabbing penalty from Caister, the still Wildcats failed to score.
It was Mikes first win, his first start, Wilkinson said. Hes a small goalie [at 57] but hes into the game and keeps his composure.
The Warriors finished the game 4-1, giving them their fourth win of the season, despite the fact that the Wildcats outshot them 36-26.
We have to play better hockey, Wildcat Coach Walt Kyle said. We were just sloppy and our plays were poorly executed. We had a lot of opportunities to score but their goaltender played very well. We have to be sharp. There were some bad bounces and we were outshot. We can talk about it all we want but excuses dont matter. We can blame the game on Reid, but if you dont score you dont win.
It was a great game for us. The guys played hard. I couldnt have done it without them in front of me, Devoney said. The played the puck well and were picking up loose pucks in front of the net, They would take the rebounds in front of the net and clear them out. We came out in the first and second period and scored on the first shift right at the start of the game. We were destined to win tonight. We played well and the boys worked hard.
The teams will face off for the sweep or split tomorrow night at 7:35 at the Berry Events Center.
You get one win, you want two. You get a little bit more greedy, Wilkinson said. But Im sure Walt would like to get the split. Well just try to come back and play the same game: Scoring early and scoring often.
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The President elect of the Unitarian General Assembly, Bill Darlison, led a terrific service of celebration and renewal here yesterday, and part of what he offered was this morning affirmation:-
A reaffirmation of my belief that my life is a gift not a burden;
A recommitment to the principle of human brotherhood and sisterhood;
A determination not to take more than my fair share of the world's goods and resources;
A resolution not to be overwhelmed by the enormity of the task
A determination to bear in mind these words of the American poet Miller Williams: Have compassion for everyone you meet, even if they don't want it. What appears as bad manners, an ill temper or cynicism is always a sign of things no ears have heard, no eyes have seen. You do not know what wars are going on down there where the spirit meets the bone.


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What's the best product for eczema?
I have a 5 month old daughter and she's has eczema and it's been getting worse I've tried so many lotions and oinments and they just don't work, I've tried aveeno, aquaphor, cetaphil, triple cream and they just don't work!!! Please help if u know a product that actually helps get rid of eczema let me know.
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My daughter's 7 mo and has had exema since she was about three months...and I just recently found a group on here called Babies and Children with Skin Problems (http://community.babycenter.com/groups/a8325/babies_and_children_with_skin_problems I don't know how to make the hyperlink pretty for you, sorry!) that has a whole lot of information on helping control exema. One product in particular that's recommended on that board is CeraVe moisturizer and Vanicream, both of which can be found over the counter at pharmacies...my local Wal-Mart pharmacy has it! I'm currently using Aquaphor on my LO, but it's not really doing anything: not really helping, not really hurting. I'm trying CeraVe so hopefully that will help! It's the same price as Aquaphor at Wal-Mart for 16 oz tub, too =) Good Luck to you and your LO!posted 03/01/2011 by a BabyCenter Member
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AT&T also outs affordable Samsung Exhilarate and Pantech Burst, along with Pantech Element tablet
AT&T's pre-CES announcement was rounded up nicely with a couple of affordable Android smartphones and a new (and slightly unique) Android tablet. So the carrier made sure that it has a little bit of everything for everyone. All three devices in this post support 4G LTE, which is further proof that AT&T is going all in with the next-gen network. Verizon may have had a head start in deploying LTE in the USA, but AT&T looks like it's planning to catch up quickly, both in terms of network availability, as well as device range. And up until now at least, it has priced its LTE gear a bit lower than Verizon.
The Samsung Exhilarate (which you can see above) is the first affordable Android smartphone we'll talk about. This will aim to bring LTE to the masses, so to speak, with its price point under $50 (which we're guessing means $49.99 – on a two-year contract, of course). The Exhilarate will become available in the coming months (whatever that means), and has some neat 'green' credentials, being built to meet many environmental and sustainability standards. It will be made of 80% recycled post-consumer materials, and will come with a 4-inch touchscreen, and two cameras. It will have Eco modes and tools such as an Eco calendar and calculator (again, whatever that may mean). No further details though, so we're left guessing the remainder of the specs as well as an actual release date.
Next up, we have the Pantech Burst (image above). Also a cheap smartphone, this runs Android and will become available on January 22. Its price will be $49.99 with a new two-year contract. The Pantech Burst will have a 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen, a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 16 GB of built-in storage, and two cameras (of which the rear one will do 720p HD video recording). It will be out in titanium or ruby red, and it runs Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread.
Last, but not least, is the Pantech Element (seen below), a tablet we've heard about a couple of times before (in fact it's the only device of these three that has been leaked before). Its unique selling point is that it's splash-proof. So while you shouldn't immerse it in water, it will put up with the occasional splash without any issues (with all ports closed, mind). The Element also has a size not commonly seen on tablets – its screen is an 8-inch unit.
The Pantech Element has a dual-core 1.5 GHz processor, a 5 MP rear camera, a 2 MP front-facing camera, 16 GB of storage, and it runs Android 3.2 Honeycomb. It will also be in stores on January 22, just like we heard a few hours ago. The price will be $299.99 with a new two-year contract.
That said, for a limited time you'll be able to get both the Pantech Element and the Pantech Burst for just $249.99. You will need to sign two-year service agreements with the carrier, naturally, but that's a good price to pay for both a tablet and a smartphone in this day and age. Especially because neither is underpowered or anything like that.
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I recently discovered that my general_log was turned on and it had generated a 400gb log file. OUCH.. Then I tried to turn it off.
while running I entered "SET GLOBAL general_log = OFF" and sure enough, it turned it off. Until the next restart of mysql and it was back on again!
I looked at my.cnf and there was nothing there about general_log that would have turned it on so just to be safe I added general_log=0 under the [mysqld] heading. I restarted mysql again and sure enough, general_log is on again!!!
Then I edited /etc/sysconfig/mysqld and added the --general_log=0 to the command line and restarted mysql...
> /etc/init.d/mysqld restart
/etc/sysconfig/mysqld: line 10: --general_log=0: command not found
Stopping mysqld: [ OK ]
Starting mysqld: [ OK ]
Ok, so it complained about it but, SUCCESS the general log is finally off!! But this just isn't right.. We don't like error messages, even though it is seeing that commandline option and using it just fine.
So, three questions..
- why would the my.cnf fix not work?
- why would turning it off from within mysql not keep it off
- why would it require the command line option that it complains about but yet accepts.
I am running Server version: 5.5.30-cll on CentOS 5.9
Would appreciate any help you can give.. Googling just isn't finding answers on this one.


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Filamentous black yeasts from the genus Exophiala are ubiquitous, opportunistic pathogens causing both superficial and systemic mycoses in warm- and cold-blooded animals. Infections by black yeasts have been reported relatively frequently in a variety of captive and farmed freshwater and marine fish...
Induction of transposase and polyprotein RNA levels in disseminated neoplastic hemocytes of soft-shell clams
Identification and expression of immune-related genes in hemocytes of soft-shell clams, Mya arenaria, challenged with Vibrio splendidus
Although the mollusc immune system has been studied at the cellular level, the response to pathogens at gene expression level has not been thoroughly investigated. This study aimed to investigate the early molecular response of hemocytes of soft-shell clams, Mya arenaria, to Vibrio splendidus strain...
Differential gene expression of gamma-actin, Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR-2) and interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK-4) in Mya arenaria haemocytes induced by in vivo infections with two Vibrio splendidus strains
Immune function gene expression in Mya arenaria haemocytes was evaluated following in vivo infection with Vibrio splendidus LGP32-GFP and 7SHRW. Elongation factor 1alpha (EF-1alpha) with 2 (EF-2), after challenge with LGP32-GFP, and EF-1alpha with the ribosomal protein S-18, after challenge with 7SH...
Differential gene expression of γ-actin, Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR-2) and interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK-4) in Mya arenaria haemocytes induced by in vivo infections with two Vibrio splendidus strains
Immune function gene expression in Mya arenaria haemocytes was evaluated following in vivo infection with Vibrio splendidus LGP32-GFP and 7SHRW. Elongation factor 1α (EF-1α) with 2 (EF-2), after challenge with LGP32-GFP, and EF-1α with the ribosomal protein S-18, after challenge with 7SHRW, were ...
In vivo host-pathogen interaction between softshell clam haemocytes and two Vibrio splendidus strains
Morphological and molecular effects of Vibrio splendidus on hemocytes of softshell clams, Mya arenaria
Hemocytes Constitute the cellular part of the mollusc immune system and are involved in phagocytosis; the production of toxic oxygen radicals, antimicrobial peptides, opsonizing molecules, and lysozymes; digestion, excretion, and nutrient transport. In this study, we investigated the phenotypic resp...
Corrigendum to "Selection and evaluation of housekeeping genes for haemocytes of soft-shell clams (Mya arenaria) challenged with Vibrio splendidus" [J. Invertebr. Pathol. 99 (2008) 326–331]
Host-pathogen interaction models in aquatic species are useful tools for understanding the pathogenicity of diseases in cultured and wild populations. In this study we report the differential in vivo response of soft-shell clam (Mya arenaria) hemocytes against two strains of Vibrio splendidus. Respo...
Changes induced by two strains of Vibrio splendidus in haemocyte subpopulations of Mya arenaria, detected by flow cytometry with LysoTracker
Flow-cytometric characterisation of bivalve haemocytes is usually performed by light-scatter profiles based on size and complexity of the cells. Additional means of characterisation such as specific fluorescent dyes are not commonly used to discriminate cell subpopulations in challenged and unchalle...
In recirculation finfish facilities in the United States and Canada, biosecurity utilization is neither consistent nor uniform. Seeking reasons for this situation, we examined the beliefs, perceptions, and attitudes of managers and owners of such facilities about fish disease and biosecurity utiliza...
Correlation of virus replication in tissues with histologic lesions in Atlantic salmon experimentally infected with infectious salmon anemia virus
We have studied the replication of virus in tissues and development of lesions associated with infectious salmon anemia virus (ISAV) infection in Atlantic salmon using in situ hybridization (ISH) with a riboprobe targeting ISAV RNA segment 7 messenger RNA. Fish were infected with three ISAV isolates...
An assessment of biosecurity utilization in the recirculation sector of finfish aquaculture in the United States and Canada
This paper provides the first empirical characterization of biosecurity utilization in finfish aquaculture. In fall 2001, a questionnaire survey was mailed to managers of finfish-rearing recirculation facilities in the United States and Canada to obtain baseline data on the frequency of use of 11 di...
Characterizing and quantifying the impact of immiscible-liquid dissolution and nonlinear, rate-limited sorption/desorption on low-concentration elution tailing
Long-term elution tailing of organic contaminants, often observed when water or air is used to flush contaminated porous media, has been attributed to several factors. Characterization of this tailing behaviour through the quantitative analysis of multiple coupled factors is necessary to enhance our...
Infectious salmon anemia virus RNA in fish cell cultures and in tissue sections of atlantic salmon experimentally infected with infectious salmon anemia virus
Current understanding of the etiopathogenesis of infectious salmon anemia (ISA) virus (ISAV) infection in fish comes mostly from virus detection in homogenized tissues taken from ISA-suspected mortalities. This study combined in situ hybridization (ISH) and histology to demonstrate viral RNA transcr...
Localization of infectious salmon anaemia virus (ISAV) in experimentally infected fish by in situ hybridization using two riboprobes of the virus
Infectious salmon anaemia virus (ISAV) is a member of the family Orthomyxoviridae. Hybridization using riboprobes of segments 6 and 8 and histology were combined in situ to demonstrate the tissues that harbour ISAV during the clinical phase of ISAV infection in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) The c...
In the autumn of 2001, a survey was conducted to examine basic farm production and human resource characteristics of recirculation facilities in the United States and Canada currently growing finfish. An 86% response rate was achieved. The survey data indicate that this sector of aquaculture is quit...
In the autumn of 2001, a self-administered mailed questionnaire was sent to fin fish recirculation facilities in the United States and Canada to examine the extent of biosecurity currently practiced in this sector of aquaculture. This paper describes the results of this survey (86% response rate). I...
Molecular characterization and substrate specificity of nitrobenzene dioxygenase from comamonas sp. strain JS765
Comamonas sp. strain JS765 can grow with nitrobenzene as the sole source of carbon, nitrogen, and energy. We report here the sequence of the genes encoding nitrobenzene dioxygenase (NBDO), which catalyzes the first step in the degradation of nitrobenzene by strain JS765. The components of NBDO were ...
Modified 'nurse' culture technique for accelerating the growth of atypical Aeromonas salmonicida on blood agar
A modified technique for accelerating the growth of atypical Aeromonas salmonicida, the causative agent of furunculosis disease in salmonids, is described. The method was modified from the technique first described by Evelyn et al. (1989) in which a 'nurse' culture of Renibacterium salmoninarum was ...
Susceptibility of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss, Atlantic salmon Salmo salar and coho salmon Oncorhynchus kisutch to experimental infection with sea lice Lepeophtheirus salmonis
Physiological, immunological and biochemical parameters of blood and mucus, as well as skin histology, were compared in 3 salmonid species (rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss, Atlantic salmon Salmo salar and coho salmon O. kisutch) following experimental infection with sea lice Lepeophtheirus salmoni...
Isolation and characterization of a new Vibrio spp. (Vibrio wodanis) associated with 'winter ulcer disease' in sea water raised Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) in New Brunswick
'Winter ulcer disease' is a problem in seawater salmonid aquaculture in Norway, Iceland and Scotland. The disease is associated with low water temperatures (<6-8 degree C) and is characterized by shallow ulcers on scale covered tissue that may progressively deepen and penetrate muscular layers. M...


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DRP RECORDS: 2010 was the busiest year in the 10 year history of our label. We released 12 different titles of awesome music for everyone to love. If you supported any of our artists this year we just wanted to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH ! We'd also like to say 2010 was our biggest success ever at Loud Rock Radio, with Gloominous Doom, The Workhorse lll and Viking Skull hitting the radio waves hard and charting very well. The releases were met with very positive reviews in the press and our bands are hitting the road now more than ever, bringing the rock to your face in your town. We look forward to bringing you NEW music and some re-issued faves in 2011 from a bunch of exciting, talented, kick ass artists from all over the planet. BIG HUGE THANKS to Heavy Hitter Radio Promotions, Jose + Troy @ Sirius, Gordon Conrad @ Relapse, Greg Bowman at Level Nine, Dave Causa for the continued video support, and everyone at MVD.
COMMON ENEMY : The kick ass Punk band from PA. had a GREAT year ! The CD/ LP "Living The Dream?" is still selling well as the band toured Europe again, supported shows for D.R.I., HellMouth, Tesco Vee's Hate Police, Jello Biafra, and countless others. Catch them on tour NOW !!! The band are hitting the studio soon for more fun filled anthems coming at you via Overdose On Records/ drp in 2011.
VIKING SKULL: The song "Blackened Sunrise" continues to gain airplay especially on Sirius Radio. The song will be featured in the new JACKASS 3-D DVD coming soon ! The CD/ LP "Chapter Two" will be released in a special one CD/ European only jewel case version. The killer re-issue is now available on Gold vinyl, special book package 2 CD set, and now on the combined 2 CDs on 1 (all tracks are included from both the full length and Blackened Sunrise EP + the video directed by Bam Margera) Viking Skull ON TOUR in the UK Feb. 11 through March 5th with The BLACK SPIDERS. No US dates are announced quite yet, but, we are working on it.
PAGAN BABIES: Philly Hardcore Punk Legends are playing in Philly. DO NOT MISS THIS. Very few shows will be booked to support the Anthology CD/DVD "Last" out now on drp records. So, do NOT miss any of them !!! FYI: The reunited band THE HEELS (featuring members of Pagan Babies and The Workhorse lll) played their first show back two weeks ago and from all reports, were amazing !!! The Heels will be supporting Legends, D.R.I. at The Trocadero in Philly on Sat. Feb. 26th.
GLOOMINOUS DOOM:New pre-production demos for the 6 song digital/ limited Edition EP are completed. The recording sessions begin at Karma in Richmond, VA. in two weeks with GWAR/ Mensrea guitarist, Cory Smoot. The band will stay away from home, going directly on a three week Southern tour supporting the current CD "The Feature" available now. Dates will pair Gloom Doom back up with past tour buddies JUCIFER, THE PRESCRIPTION for most dates, and a few with South Carolina, Metal Monsters COFFIN SYRUP.
Buy drp records releases at FYE – all great indie retailers – Amazon – RELAPSE.com – iTunes – EMusic – CDBaby (for the older catalog). Thanks ! Have a safe, fun New Year's Eve ! See you in 2011 at the drp records two day 10 year celebration in Reading, Pa. Announcement soon !!


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T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4G will cost $148.88 at Walmart
T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S 4G will be the successor to the Vibrant. Successor in that it will be a '4G' phone, as its name clearly underlines. In this case, the 4G means theoretical maximum throughput of 21 Mbps for the downstream, powered by HSPA+. Other than that, the smartphone will be amazingly similar, even in looks, to the Vibrant. T-Mobile has finally announced this device a few days ago, but all they would say is that it will become available sometime this month. As we were left guessing its price, a handy leak came along today to make everything clearer.
Walmart will apparently stock and sell the Galaxy S 4G. If you'll get it from the well-known retailer, you'll have to shell out $148.88, if you're also planning on signing a new two-year contract. A data plan will naturally also be required. If you're an existing T-Mobile customer and upgrading, you'll get the same price, which is rather rare.
If you'd rather have the phone sans any service agreement, it will cost you a hefty $650. But it goes without saying that not many will use this option anyway.
Walmart's pricing may or may not be an indicator of the 'official' TMo prices, we'll have to wait and see. Though this might mean that the Galaxy S 4G may be only $149.99 from the magenta carrier, which is a nice price for a 4G device. And if TMo decide to make it more expensive, you can always just buy the phone from Walmart.
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We recently covered a new Kickstarter project that promises to add multi-touch expression to existing keyboards, TouchKeys.
The TouchKeys are capacitive sensor overlays which attach securely to the surface of they keys of instruments with standard keyboards. When you play, the sensors measure the position and contact area of your fingers in real time. This information is sent back to your computer, where the TouchKeys software lets you control any instrument you like.
When we originally posted about TouchKeys, some Synthtopia readers were confused about how it would work with existing software synths. Others were unclear about the benefits of polyphonic aftertouch.
So TouchKey developer Andrew McPherson followed up to us with this new demo video that focuses on polyphonic aftertouch and classic synth sounds. "I think the Synthtopia community might like this particular application," notes McPherson. Continue reading


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Two-Time Ivy Champ Squash Opens Season Embracing Underdog Status
It's safe to say that Sean Wilkinson hasn't gone through a seven-month stretch like the one he just experienced.
On May 5, when he received his first head coaching job, Wilkinson replaced Bob Callahan, a legendary head coach in both the Princeton and college squash community. His next two months were spent trying to soak up every ounce of information he could on both his players and the University.
He spent much of July and August both at camps and abroad, while also turning his eyes toward future Princeton classes. He then met freshmen that he didn't get to know on their own recruiting trail, while spending his first preseason working with a team that graduated two of its top five players last year.
On Saturday, finally, he can just go coach a match. And he can't wait.
"I'm just so excited for this weekend," Wilkinson said. "Ivy Scrimmages was big for me to see us get a win under our belts, and we did that against Cornell. It's important that we start well against F&M this weekend. I can't wait to be back in that competitive environment this weekend, and I think the guys are excited as well."
Not only are they excited, but they find themselves well under the radar. Two years after stunning the squash community with a 5-4 win over Trinity for the 2012 national championship, both the head coach and six starters from that team have either graduated or retired.
Three starters remain, and it is a trio that Wilkinson knows can provide a championship-level foundation.
Senior Dylan Ward burst on the scene two years ago and provided several key wins, including the first of three wins during the final-shift rally past Trinity. After going 15-1 that season, he moved up three spots in the lineup and still posted 13 victories. He proved again to be one of Princeton's best big-match performers, clinching a 5-4 upset of Harvard with a 3-1 victory.
Ward almost topped that feat in the CSA semifinals, pushing former Harvard No. 1 Gary Power through five tough games before ultimately falling short. He made his debut in the 'A' draw at the individual championships, and he is one player Wilkinson knows exactly what he'll get each time he takes the court.
The junior duo of Samuel Kang and Tyler Osborne will provide one of the nation's best 1-2 punches, though filling Harrity's shoes atop the lineup will be a daunting challenge for either.
Kang played No. 2 most of last season and earned All-America honors with his tireless, retrieving style of play. He ended the year ranked ninth nationally, and you could learn everything you need to know about Kang from two matches against Harvard opponents last season. In the regular season, he helped earn a 5-4 win over the Crimson with a five-set thriller at No. 2; late in the match, he overcame both an opponent's rally and a severe cramp with a diving winner that helped secure a 3-2 victory.
At the CSA individual championships, he nearly pulled off the shocker of the weekend. Against Ali Farag, the 2012 national champion, Kang actually split the first two games and was at 9-9 in the fourth before falling 11-9. That match should give Kang added confidence when he faces the top players in the country.
Osborne has played in the Top 3 throughout his career, and his win against Trinity in the 2012 final was arguably the biggest of the match. He has gone 31-4 in his first two seasons, both of which ended with All-America honors, and his lone loss last season was a 3-1 defeat in the CSA quarterfinals to eventual champion Amr Khalifa of St. Lawrence.
Osborne is both technically sound and a relentless competitor, and now he has two years of experience against the nation's best to build upon. His level of play will need to rise as he moves into one of the top two spots, but Wilkinson is more than confident that Osborne will be ready.
That trio certainly won't fly under the radar.
It's the rest of the roster that is hoping to earn some national respect this season.
The junior duo of Taylor Tutrone and David Hoffman both went from the Gilman School to Princeton, and each made their debut in the varsity lineup last season. Tutrone has made one of the biggest leaps in the offseason and finds himself at the No. 4 spot to start the season. He can build off a 3-1 victory over Harvard during the CSA semifinal, a win that nearly helped Princeton return to the final.
Hoffman played No. 7 last season and will probably play somewhere in that area this year, though he does it as a far more experienced competitor. Hoffman won 10 matches during his first season in the varsity lineup, though none was bigger than a 3-2 road win at Yale during a tight 6-3 Tiger win.
The two freshmen who earned a significant amount of varsity time last year were Michael LeBlanc and Vivek Dinodia. LeBlanc played No. 9 for much of last season, but a productive preseason could lead LeBlanc to the middle of the lineup this year. Dinodia is the reigning Ivy League Rookie of the Year, and he is building off a victory in the CSA Molloy Cup during the 2013 postseason.
A third sophomore who could see significant varsity time is Sam Ezratty, who has arguably made the biggest jump in the offseason.
"Sam Ezratty has really come on by leaps and bounds," Wilkinson said. "He played about 10 or 11 last year, and maybe cracked the lineup once or twice, but he just won another challenge match recently, which is so big for him. That's huge for him, because he needs to bring that confidence with him."
There is a precedent for a sophomore to make a real impact after limited varsity experience during his first season. Ward took that role in 2012 and helped Princeton win a national championship, while both Tutrone and Hoffman did it during an Ivy championship performance last season.
A pair of lesser-known names could also become factors this season, though they will do it on opposite ends of the experience level. Senior tri-captain Ash Egan has spent most of his career on the J.V., though his 2012 victory over Harvard at the No. 9 spot was critical in earning Princeton that Ivy League championship.
Freshman Manik Datta was ranked No. 2 at the U-17 level in India, as well as No. 9 at the U-17 level in Asia, and he is probably the one member of the Class of 2017 who could make an immediate impact this season. Wilkinson sees promise in both Michael East and Ben Leizman, but he believes both will need to work hard on their game this year.


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Today is the first day of Rosh Hashanah, September 5, 2013, Tishrei 1, 5774. Here are some thoughts I had in preparation for starting the New Year, around the question of what gives us internal strength, and gives us a connection to our true inner selves. These questions arose after spending a month writing an in-depth story about the con man in Old Town. A print version of this story, "Creating a Sanctuary Within," with the photo in black and white, appears on page 3 of The New Mexico Jewish Link for September, 2013, v. 43, n. 8, and, in the Gallup Independent, the first part as "Creating a sanctuary within" on August 17, 2013 p. 24, and Part II as "Listening to our true selves," on Sept. 7, 2013, p. 20, for their Spiritual Perspectives column, where she has been a contributing columnist since 2008.
It is natural to want the approval and support of others. We want to please our parents, teachers, bosses, clergy, those that represent power and authority in our lives. Problems can arise, however, when we do not have a good relationship with ourselves.
If we are overly insecure, if we doubt our own judgment and always put our faith in getting the answers to our questions from others, we may over time give our power away to another person and favor their judgment over our own. Doing so opens the door to being taken advantage of and being overly influenced by another.
At one end of the spectrum, studies have shown that friends eat more when together with friends who may be overweight. It is harder to quit smoking if your partner smokes. At the other extreme, we may fall prey to manipulation and fraud at the hands of an unscrupulous authority figure, who may take advantage of us at any level for their own gain.
One remedy is to strengthen our relationship with ourselves, to learn to believe in ourselves, to like ourselves, and to love ourselves. With this inner strength we can face life's challenges.
We can also begin to develop a relationship with a higher power in our lives, a relationship that that we can turn to, and to realize that we are not alone. During the month of Elul leading up to Rosh Hashanah, the New Year in the Jewish calendar, which comes on September 5th this year, as I read a useful book, "The Jewish Holidays," by Michael Strassfeld. A rabbi, he directs us to take stock of ourselves.
We are asked to see where we have fallen short, so that we may be prepared to make amends, and at Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, on September 10 this year, to ask for forgiveness from God. A surprising element of the tradition of making New Year's resolutions in the Jewish tradition is that we also annul in advance our vows to do better next year (so as not to have sinned when, fallible creatures that we are, we invariably will have fallen short—again!).
Where have I failed myself this year? What is it that I want to change? I have a short temper, which always gets me in trouble. Others seem to be able to get away with such things but not me. When I verbalize my anger, I feel intensely guilty and punish myself. When I don't express it, I become intensely frustrated and depressed, again turning the anger against myself. Since I cannot control the behaviors of others around me, if I do not approve of their actions, and if what they do has a direct effect on me, I am in a constant state of misery. There seems to be no escape. In this way, the narrow straits in which I find myself lead me to seek escape in addictive behaviors, most easily in food and television.
And now, as I approach this New Year, I realize that I have gained weight. Occasional renewed resolves over the past year to exercise and diet seemed to have lost their momentum. What am I going to do about it? I think I finally am beginning to see that the answer lies in a better relationship with myself, and also with God, the Creator, a Higher Power.
I was brought up in a household that, like many Jewish households in the 20th century, had lost faith in God. I never knew what it meant to pray. This year, I will begin to turn more in that direction, to see if the answers I have sought in the world, and not found, can be found within and in a better relationship with the Great Creator.
As Strassfeld explains in his book, "Destruction and rebuilding are recurring underlying themes of the festival cycle, for we are meant to create a mishkan or sanctuary in our lives. As God states, 'Let them make for Me a sanctuary and I will dwell in their midst.' [. . . ] when we have readied our own selves to be dwelling places for God, to begin to create spaces where God can dwell in our midst."
In every culture, in every religion, there is the inner tradition and the outer tradition, the way that the individual connects to the spiritual within themselves, and the outer forms of tradition by which we are connected to the social community at large and which may be directed or mediated by a teacher or leader who has studied or been further initiated into the traditions that have been carried forward over generations.
Throughout my life, I have sought answers in various cultures and practices. During periods when I do not feel comfortable in a group and the traditional forms of prayer do not speak to me, I turn to meditation. While meditation sounds like a mysterious practice that requires special training, it can be as simple as really paying attention to my breathing, taking a long deep breath in, holding it for a few seconds, and then exhaling, and repeating this. Combining this with picturing a relaxing scene gives me a refreshing break at any time or place. A meditation for calming the mind, recommended to me by Rabbi Gershon Winkler of Walkingstick Foundation: Aboriginal Judaic Spirituality, is to picture following a river upstream to its source.
Another simple meditation, suggested to me by lifelong meditation practitioner Paula Schwartz, is to go for a walk in nature, clearing the mind of chatter, to pay attention to the sights, sounds, and smells of the natural world. Schwartz explained to The Link that, "All meditation, in every spiritual tradition, begins with awareness of nature and its beauty, gratitude for life, and focus. In a world that touts the value of multi-tasking, meditation is an antidote, encouraging a deepened awareness."
Schwartz, who is about to turn 80, also talks about what meditation has meant for her personally in a recently published book by Pat Shapiro, "The Privilege of Aging," Gaon Books, Santa Fe, where she says, "It allows me to tune in to something that's larger than myself and that gives me a sense of humility. It helps me realize that everything that happens is not of my doing. . . If we think we're directing life, we're mistaken. . ."
While some may think of meditation as a withdrawal from the world, Schwartz has seen it as a practice of developing a sense of gratitude. In the book she continues, "Look around you. See the children. See the mountains. See the ocean. Be aware of the apples on the tree. Notice the sound of the wind in the aspen leaves. Awareness of the gifts of the world is the first step toward gratitude.
"Traditional Judaism is actually a practice of awareness; there is a blessing for seeing the first fruit on the tree, for seeing a rainbow, and for meeting a scholar or leader. There is a blessing for everything, and when there is not a blessing, there is the Shehecheyanu, which praises the Eternal One for keeping us alive, sustaining us, and allowing us to reach this moment of awareness. Once the awareness emerges, gratitude follows."
For those who would like to try meditating, Schwartz, together with Paula Donahue and Rabbi Harry Rosenfeld, has been leading a monthly meditation during the fall and winter as a parallel Saturday morning Shabbat service, starting at 10:30, at Congregation Albert in Albuquerque.
The first one this year is September 21 and, Schwartz says, "specifically deals with the creation of an Inner Shabbat. Such an inner Shabbat is the practice of mindful Jewish meditation. All are welcome, advanced as well as novice meditators, practicing as well as non-practicing Jews. Other scheduled dates are October 19, December 14, February 15, March 21, and May 17."
Then there are those times when, late at night facing down a deadline for a column and desperate for a new insight or synthesis of ideas, I have been rescued by turning to "The Spiritual Alchemist: Working with the Voice of Your Soul," a book of guided meditations with an audio CD by internationally recognized Albuquerque-based author Natalie Reid. Reid, who also spent years studying in Israel, said that the book grew out of a ten-year struggle with her own writing blocks. It was recently featured in New Mexico Magazine, is gaining traction with writing groups throughout the U.S., and is available online through her website www.thespiritualalchemist.com, and can also be found locally at independent bookstores Page One and Crystal Dove.
We caught up with Reid, who in August was lecturing to social scientists at the University of California at Berkeley and who spends most of the year in Europe and Russia teaching academics how to think and write in English with her latest book, "Getting Published in International Journals: Writing Strategies for European Social Scientists," and asked her what it means to build a connection to the inner self:
Reid says, "We need to realize that listening and self-love are intricately connected. The more we begin to love ourselves, the more we can listen—and listen well, without interference—to the voice of our own soul. Loving ourselves, of course, involves recognizing and accepting all the inner pairs of opposites, the so-called 'bad' with the good."
### Diane Schmidt is an award-winning and internationally published writer and photographer. She is a member of the board of the Society of Professional Journalists Rio Grande, and also, member of the American Jewish Press Association, the Society of Environmental Journalists, JAWS, and WriterGals, and past board member American Society of Media Photographers, Chicago.
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I was wondering if there are any GUI alternatives to the Network Manager. It seems, I always run into problems with it (unstable connections, wrong icon shown, wrong notifications, etc.).
I know of wicd, but it feels ugly. http://wicd.sourceforge.net
The alternative being investigated by Canonical is called ConMan, or the Intel/Moblin Connection Manager:
It's got a couple of great features that can recommend it above network manager, but it's also got some integration issues with the normal FreeDesktop setup. I believe people are working on the ubuntu packages and integration:
You can see why the two are still being worked on here:
I wrote a very simple python script to manage network, vsnm -- Very Simple Network Manager. I have described how it works here and source code is here.
Wicd works but as other mentioned is ugly and clunky. If you need VPN support, you will also need to setup KVpnc which is just as ugly.
I had to switch to WICD a year ago because of a specific issue on my network card. Its a little clunky, but not that bad. You can switch to WICD in 2 minutes, try it, and then make a decision. Also, for VPN you can also use vpnc, which is what I used.
Details are here: Switching to WICD
I am using
It worked when I bricked the configs so nm-applet was unable to connect to NM via dbus.. however lack of ability of adding new connections is a problem, maybe will write a hack for this and finally rule the GUIsh part of NM out for good.


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|Mark Your Calander
It's summer and the fishing has been
fine. In my neck the woods, I've been
enjoying some terrific angling for brook
trout, landlocked salmon, and smallmouth
bass. I even took a couple days
off to travel the back roads to far
Northern Maine in search of muskie,
the fish of a thousand casts—on a fly!
I'm happy to say that I hit it right, and
hooked a couple and landed one. Yes,
it's shaping up to be a nice summer.
In addition to all the fishing opportunities we enjoy, there are quite a few events of interest to fly anglers and tiers. Be sure to mark your calendars with these important dates.
Casting for Recovery
Sets Summer Retreats
Perhaps you know someone who would like to take advantage of the unique service offered by Casting for Recovery. Or, perhaps your club or company would like to make a donation to this fine organization. For more information and to see a complete list of retreats, please go to www.castingforrecovery.org.
Hooked On a Cure
Returns to Colorado
This year, Hooked on a Cure is scheduled for September 18–21. For more information and to see a full list of events, go to www.hookedonacure.org.
Federation of Fly
Fishers Annual Conclave
"The fly-tying demonstrations at conclave are a highlight for many visitors," says Peter Van Gytenbeek, executive director of the Federation of Fly Fishers. "The fly tying takes center stage as nearly one hundred different tiers demonstrate their skills. These are all great tiers who want to share their techniques. Every type of fly imaginable is on display, and by spending time in the hall with the tiers, you are guaranteed to become a better tier and angler."
Everyone who attends the Federation of Fly Fishers conclave spends time fishing the surrounding rivers. If you plan to attend this year's event, be sure to check out the new grasshopper patterns in the article titled "Things That Go Splat," in this issue of Fly Tyer. Those flies were just made to fish in Montana during the summer.
In addition to the Federation of Fly Fishers main conclave, several state and regional Federation of Fly Fishers councils are also planning events for the summer. For full details, check out www.fedflyfishers.org.
Southeast Council Conclave
Great Lakes Council—Fly Fishing
School & Conclave
Southern Council Conclave
Northern California Council
Conclave—A Festival of Fly Fishing
Great Lakes Council—Fall Salmon &
Steelhead Outing


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Best Beaches near Holyhead
Thanks for all the great things to do and Best Beaches near Holyhead with kids you keep sending in.
Now we have the easter and summer holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find the best days out and as many fun things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, horse riding, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, outdoor play at the best local parks, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.
Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys with many historical and educational atractions listed
So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't shown above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people visiting on holidays and all the other children in North Wales can enjoy the great day out as well.
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Indoor play areas in Holyhead | Museums in Holyhead | Things to do in Holyhead
Best Beaches in North Wales | Best Beaches in Llandudno | Rhyl Beaches
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The old, the young, and the dead
pile the bodies over there
the stench is filling
you're so young, but you're all that's left
just pretend they are
deep in slumber
stiff ol' lumber
thus so easy to move
so grab their wrists
and i'll grab their ankles
we'll carry them
then bury them
not far from here, not far
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Alleged US massacre in Afghanistan 'provoked by false information'
An alleged civilian massacre by United States forces was deliberately provoked by false information from villagers pursuing a feud an investigation claims.
As many as 91 civilians were killed when a neighbouring villager lied to US special forces about Taliban positions it was claimed.
The deaths in a night assault by US planes last summer provoked outrage among Afghans and severely strained relations with Hamid Karzai's regime.
US commanders initially said no civilians had been killed in the village of Azizabad in Herat province despite United Nations and independent human rights group investigations putting the civilian toll at up to 91.
A later US military investigation admitted 30 had died in the assault, but maintained the forces had attacked and killed 22 Taliban fighters.
However a film for Channel 4's Dispatches reports there is now doubt any Taliban were present and the strike was instead part of a feud based on competition for lucrative jobs at the nearby Shindand airbase.
Seven months after the attack, Mohammed Nader of neighbouring Kalask village was sentenced to death by a court for knowingly giving US special forces false information about Azizabad. Residents had testified to seeing Nader with the raiders that night.
US soldiers entered the village in the early hours of August 22 last year following reports of Taliban sheltering there. They said they called in a heavily armed AC130 gunship after coming under fire, however villager told the programme US troops opened fire without provocation.
Gul Ahmad, a villager, said: "The women and children tried to run away from it. They killed everything, everyone, the elderly, anything that moved." The film also reports the feud has continued with provincial officials accusing US special forces of siding with the Kalask faction.
Afghan police officers told the programme that after a further clash between the villages in December, US special forces had demanded police hand over men from the Azizabad faction who had been arrested.
One Azizabad man was bundled away by Afghan guards and his badly beaten body returned hours later.
Afghan authorities allege the US has refused to co operate with demands they hand over the guards involved.
Maj John H Redfield, a US military spokesman, said it stood by the findings of its investigation into the Azizabad deaths. He did not comment on the wanted men.
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Miranda Kerr credits yoga workouts and a low-carb diet featuring green juices for her sizzling bikini body, Celebrity Health & Fitness reported.
Miranda, a former Victoria's Secret Angel who's now the face of H&M and Reebok's Skyscape sneakers, has always led a healthy, active lifestyle.
The blue-eye beauty grew up climbing trees and running around outside at her grandparents' farm in Australia. She maintains her fitness-minded lifestyle to this day, no matter how busy her work schedule gets.
Kerr, who runs and boxes, said her daily workouts always involve a combination of yoga, low-impact cardio, resistance and functional exercise, combined with high-energy training such as boxing or running.
"I make sure I do half an hour of yoga in the morning so I'm feeling good," she told Self.
"I try to do this little power-workout DVD, Pace Express by Al Sears, M.D., 4 times a week. You do intervals with moves such as lunges, squats and star jumps. It's only 12 minutes, so it's definitely attainable. And you feel like you've had a good workout afterward."
Yoga promotes natural weight loss and reduces stress, said Christina Brown, author of The Yoga Bible.
While it's her job to maintain a hot bikini body, Kerr is so passionate about fitness she said she'd be a nutritionist if she didn't model. Not surprisingly, Miranda easily lost the 40 pounds she gained during her 2010 pregnancy with son Flynn.
Green Juices and Daily Coconut Oil
Kerr usually starts off her mornings with a smoothie made of coconut water with goji berries, chia seeds, maca powder, spirulina and cacao. She also has a cold-pressed green juice every morning that includes kale, spinach, cucumber and celery.
Breakfast is usually eggs with sauerkraut and avocado, or oatmeal with honey and goat's milk. For lunch, Kerr has grilled fish and a salad with kale, spinach, broccoli, fennel, avocado, pine nuts and feta cheese. And dinner is usually lentil soup and steamed vegetables or roasted chicken.
"I personally take four tablespoons of coconut oil per day, either on my salads, in my cooking or in my cups of green tea," she said. "I will not go a day without coconut oil." Research shows that coconut oil has several key health benefits, including enhancing weight loss and promoting healthy skin and hair.
Miranda, who's divorced from actor Orlando Bloom, has remained good friends with her ex-husband, and said she doesn't let emotional setbacks affect her upbeat outlook.
"Happiness is a choice we make," she said. "No one can be consistently positive, but why not make the choice that makes you feel better rather than the one that drags you down?"
Miranda shared her secrets for weight loss, beauty, success and happiness in her self-help book, Treasure Yourself: Power Thoughts for My Generation
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