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How To Install an Underground Sprinkler System on a Budget
A sprinkler system adds significant value to a residential property and can save a yard-care person time and money. However, a professionally installed system normally costs from $1500 to $2500 for a 2500 ft2 front lawn. An average or $2000 system usually breaks down as follows:
- plumbing connection $500
- electronic controller $300
- piping and heads $500
- labor $700
Adding a 2500 ft2 back yard tacks on another $1000.1 I was able to install a basic but effective system on my own for just over $500.2 A year later it still runs smoothly and I continue to realize the benefits of my labor. The secret? I use the unique method of installation3 detailed herein featuring flexible PVC, long-range rotors, in-line timers and filtered drains. This article details that installation process, but it is assumed that the installer has taken all necessary preliminary action (e.g., investigating if a sprinkler system would be advantageous and effective in the desired location,4 any and all legally required action,5 etc.).
While planning is the most time consuming part of putting in a sprinkler system, doing it well can save you significant work and ensure effective watering. The following planning steps are intentionally brief as detailed planning6 is outside the scope of this article. The fundamentals, however, are all present.
Plot Your Lot
Start planning your sprinkler system well in advance of the planned installation date as this will keep you from sacrificing quality to meet a deadline. Begin by obtaining a lot survey which should be among the appraisal information you received when you bought your home. If you are unable to obtain a survey of the lot you will have to measure its dimensions manually. Plot the gathered information using a graphing computer program (the most effective and exact method) or a pencil and a sheet of graph paper. If you go the paper route, be sure to sketch the lot large enough; a smaller plot is less exact and harder to work with. Once the general geometry of the yard, home, driveway, sidewalks, fences and other important features are plotted, mark the locations of all available water spigots.
Additional Preliminary Information
Depending on the extent of your planning process, you may need to gather the following information before continuing.
- Water pressure – Determine your water pressure either manually through the use of a pressure gauge or by calling your local municipality. If using the pressure gauge, turn off all other water faucets (both inside and out) and attach the pressure gauge to an outside faucet. Turn the water on at the appropriate spigot and record the pressure reading7 on the gauge.
- Water meter size – Determine your water meter size from either the meter itself, a utility bill, or your water provider. Water meters are typically 5/8", 3/4", or 1".
- Service line size – Determine your water service line size by wrapping a piece of string around your water service pipe once and then measuring the length. Compare the result to Table 1.
- Flow rate – Determine your water flow rate by timing how long it takes to fill a container to a measurable level. Divide the filled volume by the measured time and convert to gallons per minute or gallons per hour.8
Choosing Heads
The sprinkler heads you choose determine the rest of your design and they are a key component to this unique installation. Opposed to most residential systems that include many stationary, small sprinkler heads in a grid covering the lawn, this method involves using fewer, larger, rotor-style heads which will require less installation materials and labor. The most popular sprinkler system brands are Rain Bird and Orbit, both of which offer rotor-style heads to meet this need. Styles with adjustable ranges are particularly convenient, as a home's individual water pressure and flow rate will cause head performance to vary greatly. In this installation, I use the Rain Bird 32SA Full and Part Circle Gear-driven Rotor.
Planning Zones
Once you have selected sprinkler heads, toy with various arrangements on your yard plot. Irrigation system design sites all encourage head to head coverage,9 but I recommend starting with single coverage and then expanding later as required. Look to minimize the number of heads necessary by adjusting placement. You may even choose, as I do, to neglect certain areas of the yard that either need less water (e.g., areas watered by drainage or the neighbor's sprinklers, shaded areas, less needy plant/grass types, etc.) or that you are willing to let die. The two neglected areas in my yard plot are the thin strip of grass along the right side of the house (shaded and gets runoff from both my and my neighbor's backyards) and the thick segment on the left-front (neglected due to location).
Try to avoid placing heads between the sidewalk and the street (if applicable) as they are harder to install. Place as many heads as possible close to fences or walls as heads in low-traffic areas are less likely to get damaged. I forego this last piece of advice in my initial plan, as evident by the heads in the backyard noticeably located away from fences and walls, with the intention of keeping the number of heads to a minimum (see Adding and Adjusting the System).
After deciding on a head placement, divide the heads into zones. Your water pressure, flow rate, and head size will determine how many heads you can put on one zone. My final design included six sprinkler heads so I assigned two to each spigot. Plot lines from each spigot to the heads for which they will provide water. Straight lines are not necessary (more on that later) but, again, avoid running lines under sidewalks or driveways if possible. After the head locations are secured, it may help to measure distances on the plot from landmarks (e.g., fences, sidewalks, walls, etc.) to facilitate locating the corresponding spot in the yard.
Purchasing Materials
After a nice and thorough planning stage, let the buying begin. Although the shopping list will vary, the following guidelines may prove helpful, as well as provide a preview to the system and how it will work. I suggest purchasing materials for only one zone initially and installing it as a test zone. This will also spread out your expenses and work load, as well as allow you to adjust your planning for other zones if necessary.
Splitters and Timers
To avoid having to pipe to a manifold and buy an expensive timing system, I use one relatively inexpensive in-line timer for each zone. These timers hook up directly to the spigot, are battery powered and weather-proof. I also purchase a splitter for each spigot to allow access to direct water without having to disconnect the sprinklers. Note, however, that neither a splitter nor timer is necessary for a functional sprinkler system; you may choose to postpone the purchase of one of both in order to spread out the cost. Integrating them at a later date is next to effortless.
Purchase the number of heads indicated by your planning, whether for your test zone or all zones. Be sure to save the head receipts, however, as heads are returned frequently. Not only are they the most defect and damage prone, they are often poorly chosen. With a receipt, damaged, defective or poorly chosen heads can be returned and replacements bought after any necessary planning adjustments.
The type of piping used is another key attribute of this installation method. Instead of the typical rigid PVC, I use 3/4" flex PVC. Flex PVC is more expensive and harder to find than rigid PVC, but it more than makes up for the purchase cost and inconvenience through the following advantages:
- Connection Frequency Reduction – Flexible PVC is easily bent and maneuvered and does not require connections at corners, angles, or changes in depth.
- Plan Flexibility – Because flex PVC can adapt to most any line configuration (other than very sharp turns that will kink it), you can change line direction easily, even in the middle of installation, without having to hassle with re-thinking the entire line design or purchasing additional connections.
- Backflow Prevention – The line flexibility allows a simple and inexpensive solution to prevent backflow through the line. (See Installation: Connection to the Spigot and Figure 24)
- Adaptability – The spigot hookup method allows things like fertilizer to be easily added to the yard through the sprinkler system.
- Cutting – Flex PVC can be cut and prepped easily with a utility knife whereas normal PVC requires additional tools and effort.
Normal, rigid PVC fittings can be used to make flex PVC connections. These are very inexpensive, so I suggest buying some spares to avoid an extra trip to the hardware store. Outside of basic unions (Figure 10) and tees (Figure 11), this sprinkler system installation will require some slightly specialized fittings:
- Soc 3/4" x Soc 3/4" x 1/2" female NPT10 – This connection will go at the base of each sprinkler head. It is just like a 3/4" tee, but the intersecting opening is prepared for a 1/2" male NPT fitting. See Figure 12.
- 1/2" x 6" Riser11 – One of these is needed to connect the bottom of each sprinkler head to the tee below. 1/2" represents the size of the connection (1/2" male NPT) and 6" represents the length. Various lengths are available with segments that can be cut off to provide the proper head height. See Figure 13.
- Spigot to 3/4" Soc – One of these will be needed at each spigot. See Figure 14.
- 3/4" Soc to 1/2" female NPT – Most drains and plugs have a 1/2" male NPT thread. Thus, for each drain installed, an adapter will be needed going from 3/4" PVC to 1/2" NPT. See Figure 15.
The final key aspect of this installation method is the use of filtered drain valves. Filtered drains hold pressure during watering and allow water to seep out of the piping between uses. Without the potential for residual water in the lines over winter, you can bury the piping above the freeze line which greatly reduces the labor and machinery needed. Purchase at least one drain for each line to be installed at the lowest spot in the circuit. If there are multiple low spots, use more than one drain.
Tools and Other Materials
You will also need to gather the following to perform the installation:
- Shovel – A spade style shovel with a handle works best.
- Glue – Standard PVC cement will be used for the connections. Primer is not necessary and a 4oz can will suffice for most yards.
- Knife – You will need a box-cutter or utility knife to cut the flex PVC.
- Teflon Tape – You will need a roll of 1/2" Teflon tape for threaded connections (except where noted).
Figure 17. Teflon Tape .5″ × 260″ ($1.98 @ Lowe's), PVC Cement ($3.35 @ Home Depot), Utility Knife ($3.96 @ Lowe's), and Utility Knife Blades ($0.98 @ Lowe's)
Once you gather all of the necessary materials, the installation fun can begin. The following instructions will detail the main installation steps. While it is important to start with Preparation and end with Covering the Lines, some of the steps can be interchanged.
Before grabbing the shovel and going nuts on the yard, you may want to either wait for some rain or water the area with your soon-to-be-obsolete manual sprinkler. Depending on the hardness of the ground, a little water could make the digging much easier. Also, string your flex PVC out on the driveway or porch so it can get some sun. This will soften the pipe and make it easier to cut and bend.
Instead of digging trenches you will be 'slotting.' To create slots, insert a spade-style shovel about six inches into the ground and pull back. Then flip the shovel and do the same thing in the opposite direction. Repeat this process all along the path of the future underground line. It may be helpful to test the size and depth of the slot by jamming a segment of flex PVC into it after a few feet have been slotted (there is no need to cut the PVC to accomplish this). Adjust your digging style per your findings.
Running Lines
Getting the lines into the slots is easy enough once you have slotted the way, but some planning is necessary before starting. Start at the spigot end of the slot and leave enough PVC to run up to the spigot, plus an additional three feet (which will be explained later). Then insert the flex PVC into the slot by jamming it in place with the handle of shovel or the head of a medium sledge hammer. At the other end of the line and at any sprinkler head location, cut the line leaving an extra three to six inches. Repeat the process for other lines to be installed, keeping in mind that it's much easier to cut a few extra inches off than to add a connection to lengthen the line by the same distance. After putting the lines in the slots, all that remains is to bury them by pushing the sides of the slot back together. I recommend you postpone this step, however, until after the system has been tested to avoid having to dig up and re-bury lines if any adjustments are necessary.
Making Connections / Installing Tees
You will have to make multiple connections on each line. Follow the same procedure whether you are inserting a tee to split the line on the way to two different destinations, installing an in-line sprinkler head, or ending the line to add a plug or drain. See Video 1 for a video of making a connection.
- Cut the PVC – Use the utility knife. Avoid cutting at an angle; a flat surface will allow for the best connection.
- Clean and Dry – Make sure all pieces to be connected are dry and free of debris.
- Test the Connection – Test-join the pieces (prior to applying cement).
- Apply Cement – Swab around the outside of the male end and the inside of the female end.
- Make the Connection – Insert the male end into the female end and make a half turn to spread the glue evenly.12
- Drying – Allow sufficient drying time before applying pressure.13
Installing Sprinkler Heads
Most heads come with detailed installation instructions. Read these thoroughly, including information on adjusting the coverage of the head after its installation.
Follow the same installation process at each sprinkler head location. Start by wrapping Teflon tape around the 1/2" male NPT end of the riser prior to screwing it firmly into a 3/4" x 1/2" female NPT tee. If the riser has multiple segments, you can now cut it to fit whatever depth you wish to bury your line. I recommend cutting off all but one full threaded segment using the utility knife. This will save you some digging trouble by allowing you to bury the line as shallow as possible. Next firmly screw the sprinkler head onto the riser and then back it off one full turn. This combination of the tee, riser and sprinkler head will be referred to as the head assembly.
Next, make an extra-wide and deep slot at the future sprinkler head location to accommodate the sprinkler head assembly. Just how 'extra' will depend on the size of your sprinkler heads and how deeply you are burying your line. The slot is sufficient when it is deep enough to keep the top of the head assembly at dirt level and wide enough to allow the sprinkler head to be turned by hand.
Once the slot is done, place the head assembly in the slot and position it as if it were installed (with the through tee turned to be in-line with the PVC). Run the PVC through the slot up to the head assembly to approximate where to cut. Cut the PVC and connect it to the head assembly per the instructions in the 'Making a Connection' section, making sure to test the head position when testing the connection without cement.
Terminating Lines
Most lines terminate at a sprinkler head location.14 However, instead of plugging the end of the head assembly base tee, install a six to twelve inch segment of PVC and then a 3/4" Soc to 1/2" female NPT fitting. Then, wrap a layer of Teflon tape around the threads of a plug or drain and screw it firmly into the fitting. The extra segment of PVC will allow you to connect in future lines or replace/move the drain without having to disassemble the head assembly.
Connecting to the Spigot
At the spigot end of the line, install a splitter, timer and 3/4" Soc x Spigot fitting. Close all valves on the splitter and spigot, apply a layer of Teflon tape to the spigot threads, and tightly screw on the splitter. Turn on the spigot faucet to check the integrity of the connection. If there are no leaks, then apply a later of Teflon tape to the timer threads and tightly screw on the timer.15 Ensure the dial on the timer is in the "OFF" position and then open the splitter valve on the branch leading to the timer to check the integrity of that seal.
Before connecting the line to the timer, configure a make-shift backflow-preventor by burying a loop made of the extra PVC mentioned previously. Make the loop as small as possible to avoid extra digging, but be sure not to kink it as this will restrict water flow. This loop will provide a high spot in the line which will prevent backflow of dirty yard water into the house's drinking water supply. Alternatively, a backflow prevention device or vacuum breaker16 can be purchased and attached to the line.
With the loop and timer in their desired final position, cut the PVC to length against the spigot. Although the timer and splitter will most likely account for some of this distance, leave enough length to connect to the spigot directly.17 Glue the PVC into the 3/4" Soc x Spigot fitting and, when dry, connect to the timer threads using Teflon tape.
Testing the System
Once you have slotted, run the lines, installed the head assemblies and terminated the lines, it is time for a system test. This can be done before any of the lines or heads are buried to allow you to make any needed changes. Turn the timer dial to "ON" and inspect the performance and integrity of the system. The heads will most likely not be shooting the proper distance or direction as you have not yet adjusted them and they do not have the support of the ground around them. The important thing to check for first, however, is if the system is holding pressure and if the pressure is sufficient to function all of the heads. If the water does not pop up the sprinkler head rotors or if the water shoots a very short distance, you either have a leak or you over-estimated your water pressure. In many cases, the water pressure is more than sufficient, shooting the water into the neighbor's yard or over fences. This is the optimal case; you can adjust the range of the heads and there is enough pressure to push additional heads if an expansion is added in the future. Check all connections for leaks and turn the timer dial to "OFF.:"
Adjusting the Heads
Most turning sprinkler heads have a fixed left-stop that you must align with the left end of the coverage area. To find the left stop, rotate the head rotor with the palm of your hand all the way to the left, then all the way to the right, and then all the way back to the left. The ending position is the fixed left-stop.
After the left-stop is located, tighten the head onto the riser (without turning the rotor) until the left-stop is aligned with the left end of the coverage area. This tightening is possible because the head was backed off in Installing Sprinkler Heads. While tightening, pay attention to the difficulty of turning the head; tighten it enough to make a seal but not so far that the threads on the head or riser are compromised. When all of the heads on the system are aligned, turn the water on to observe the left-stop alignment. After making any necessary adjustments and burying the heads as described in Covering the Lines, you can make the remaining head adjustments: right-stop alignment and radius. Figure 23 shows the adjustment system of the Rainbird 32A head: a larger slotted screw (top) to adjust the turning angle and a smaller slotted screw (bottom) to adjust the coverage radius.
Covering the Lines
Close the slots over the top of the PVC lines by stomping on their sides. If you are a light-weight, you can use the handle of a shovel or the top of a sledgehammer. Watering the ground may also help. Before closing in the slot around the heads, be sure the top of the head sits low enough so as to be inconspicuous and avoid the lawnmower, but high enough not to become covered or overgrown. When it is at the correct depth, be sure to pack the sprinkler heads in firmly, avoiding head tilt as much as possible.
How Much and When to Water
Once your system is installed it is time to set the watering cycle. How long and how often to water depends on your grass type, soil type, weather and the rotation of your heads. A good rule of thumb to follow is one inch of water per week.18 An easy way to gauge how much your system waters is to measure how long it takes to fill a tuna can, being careful to note that coverage may vary from location to location. Alternatively, place four tuna cans in different locations and water for 15 minutes. Then, combine the contents of the cans into one can and measure the height. This is your approximate watering rate per hour. Also, it is usually best to water in the early morning hours. Water pressure is usually highest at this time and you can minimize the water lost to evaporation. The early morning is preferred over late at night to prevent fungus growth.19
Adding to and Adjusting the System
After observing your system's performance and the subsequent grass growth, you may wish to expand or modify your system by adding or moving a head. An addition is easily accomplished by carefully digging up the nearest line, cutting it, adding a fitting and then plumbing the new head to it. Figure 24 shows a number of modifications I make to my system: an added line and head for more water in the front yard (purple),20 and a moved head to provide additional coverage next to the fence in the side yard (red). You can make as many modifications and additions as you want, as long as the water pressure is sufficient to run all the installed heads to the desired coverage.
System Care
Once the system is installed it requires very little maintenance. However, you should be aware of the following guidelines:
- Short-Term Disabling – Avoid over-watering at times of precipitation by following the timer's instructions for temporary disability. If you are using the timer pictured in Figure 7 and Figure 21, this is accomplished by simply turning the dial to "OFF." When watering is again needed, turn the dial back to the previous watering duration and the timer will revert back to the previous watering cycle. Alternatively, the timer can be left alone and the faucet turned off. The valve in the timer will still open and close, but no watering will occur.
- Long-Term Disabling – During winter, timers and splitters may be removed if desired.
- Adjustments – Adjust watering cycles according to the weather. Heat, drought and rain may all warrant watering changes.
The Finished Product
When completely finished, take time to enjoy watching your system in action. Also, consider giving your old manual sprinkler a proper goodbye with a sledgehammer or a 100 ft drop, whichever brings you more satisfaction. Alternatively, you may choose to wire it to the grill of your car or truck as an everpresent reminder, or simply to enjoy a good chuckle while pawning it off on some poor, sprinkler-moving sap. In fact, you may find yourself enjoying such humor often – anytime you see a a professional installer backing a trench digger off of a trailer, observe a neighbor's watering ritual every half-hour, or happen upon an overturned traveling tractor-sprinkler pathetically digging itself a muddy grave. Chuckle on, my friend; you have conquered.
1 Foster, Ruth S. "Choosing a Sprinkler System for Your Lawn." BobVila.com. Accessed July 2005 from http://www.bobvila.com/ArticleLibrary/Task/Landscaping/SprinklerSystems.html.
2 Examples of very detailed but unnecessarily complicated installation guides: Barnhart, Roy. "How to Install an Underground Sprinkler System." DoItYourself.com. Accessed July 2005 from http://doityourself.com/lawn/installundergroundsprinkler.htm. Stryker, Jess. "Landscape Sprinkler and Drip Irrigation Installation Tutorial." IrrigationTutorials.com. Accessed July 2005 from http://www.irrigationtutorials.com/install.htm.
3 The method of sprinkler system installation described herein was developed and taught to the author by Eric Larson.
4 According to "Installing an Underground Sprinkler System" on Lowes.com(Accessed July 2005 from http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=LawnGarden/UndergroundSprinkler.html&rn=RightNavFiles/rightNavHowTo): "Some areas do not adapt well to portable hose end sprinklers. Under some conditions, a high arcing spray emitted from a sprinkler may blow away or partially evaporate before it hits the ground. The type of grass in your lawn also determines irrigation needs. Some turfgrass varieties have higher water requirements than others."
5 Required legal action may include doing the following: Determine if your locality requires a building permit. Check for underground utilities before digging by calling the North America One Call Referral Service at 1-888-258-0808. Research your local municipal watering ordinances. Check your local building codes to identify any potential issues.
6 Some useful sites for further information on planning: "Installing an Underground Sprinkler System." Lowes.com. Accessed July 2005 from http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=LawnGarden/UndergroundSprinkler.html&rn=RightN&avFiles/rightNavHowTo. "Sprinkler Design Service." Rainbird.com. Accessed July 2005 from http://www.rainbird.com/diy/design/. "System Design Service and Guides." Toro.com. Accessed July 2005 from http://www.toro.com/sprinklers/guides.html.
7 Pressure gauges typically provide pressure readings in units of pounds per square inch (psi).
8 For unit conversion help: "WWW Unit Converter." DigitalDutch.com. Accesed July 2005 from http://www.digitaldutch.com/unitconverter/.
9 Head to head coverage is defined as the end of one sprinkler range landing at the adjacent sprinkler heads.
10 NPT is an abbreviation for National Pipe Thread. National Pipe Threads are standard in the U.S. for tapered threads and are commonly used to join plumbing fittings.
11 A 3/4" Soc x 3/4" Soc x 3/4" female NPT tee may also be used. In this case, the riser should be configured to have a 3/4" NPT on bottom and 1/2" NPT segments on top.
12 Reference the instructions on the outside of the cement container to supplement the instructions included here.
13 Reference the details on the cement containter label for approximate drying times as well as other precautions/procedures to follow.
14 You may wish to run extra PVC from the last sprinkler head on the line if you plan on expanding the system later and want to install the PVC now.
15 If a timer is not to be installed at this time, simply skip this step and treat the splitter end as the timer end when following the rest of the installation instructions. If neither a splitter nor a timer is to be used, treat the spigot itself as the timer connection.
16 For more information on backflow and backflow prevention: "The Johnson Corporation: Vacuum Breakers." Joco.com. Accessed July 2005 from http://www.joco.com/products/vacuumbreakers.html. "Backflow Prevention." Eweb.org_. Accessed July 2005 from [http://www.eweb.org/home/water_quality/backflow.htmquality/backflow.htm].
17 This extra length will allow the line to be hooked up to the spigot directly in case of the removal of the splitter and/or timer. It will also give some room to insert attachments into the line, if desired, for things like fertilizer.
18 For more info on how much to water your lawn: "How Much Should I Water?" AllAboutLawns.com. Accessed July 2005 from http://www.allaboutlawns.com/lawn-maintenance-care/how-much-should-i-water.php.
19 For more watering tips: "Keeping Your Lawn Well Lubricated." American-Lawns.com. Accessed July 2005 from http://www.american-lawns.com/lawns/watering.html.
20 While the area covered by the added sprinkler head appears from the diagram to already be receiving water, the need for more coverage here was apparant in the grass growth and color.
21 Yard diagrams were contructed using this software: "Autodesk Inventor." Autodesk.com. Accessed July 2005 from http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=4291253.
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Vizio, one of the top television makers in the U.S., entered the PC market with a bevy of sleek designs that echoed its television roots. Now, it wants to put out equally appealing Windows 8 tablets too.
The company, which has made tablets based on Google Android mobile operating system for the past couple of years, said it will be releasing a line of tablets based on Microsoft Windows 8 operating system, which is designed to work with both computers and tablets.
Rob Kermode, head of the Irvine, Calif., company's PC and mobile device efforts, acknowledged that Vizio's offerings were coming months after some other companies had released their Windows 8 tablets in late October. But, he said, Vizio chose to wait until the Consumer Electronics Show to make announcements because it was watching how customers would respond.
"We want to know what consumers want and what they're using," he said.
Vizio's Windows 8 tablets have screens that measure 11.6-inches diagonally and are powered by Advanced Micro Device's Z60 processor. This allows Vizio's tablet to run older programs on Windows 8, such as Apple's iTunes and Intuit Quicken.
Microsoft's first PC, the Surface tablet, isn't capable of doing that because it uses a different microprocessing engine–based on technology from ARM Holdings–and a software variant for such chips called Windows RT. That distinction, and its lack of compatibility with many older programs, is something Kermode said hampers the Surface's appeal.
"From an RT perspective, there are some things in terms of support of that ecosystem that raise questions," he said. "It's a lot more convoluted." By comparison, he said, customers won't be confused by his tablet's capabilities.
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Vizio is also updating its computer line, which was first unveiled this time last year, and began shipping in the summer. Vizio's newest laptops sport the same sleek aluminum look, but now can carry AMD processors, the ability to display more advanced visually rich graphics, and touchscreens to interact with Windows 8.
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They are going to try to get the mulch for us if not I will have permission to pick it up from them.
We can NOT mulch the walk from 12-13, just as I thought they have seded that area and will be reseedng it soon and mulch kills grass.
hopefully you mentioned that it needs more dirt and regraded before seeding, as all the dirt they put in the trench last year has settled. Seeding it as is is going to look like shit in a couple months - there are ruts everywhere over there.
He said they have more work to do over there and that they seeded before the wire was burried. The parks department out there does good work and realy takes care of things so I'm sure they will get it done right.


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I have recently been coping with a bunch of computer crashes. Well, specifically I am on my third laptop and having to resurrect a good deal of data. So I may have lost emails anybody sent for corrections. Actually, I promise you that I did and I apologize for appearing rude! Please bear with me and feel free to send any again if you check and I did not correct something!
I am a rabid genealogist who just wants to help other people find burial records online. Maybe others will add stuff I need too! I am not necessarily related to the people in the postings I make except in Clear Creek Cemetery, where the likelihood is far higher I am related to somebody buried there because almost everyone in there is related to each other somehow and I am related to so many of them.
I am adding genealogical information on gravesites as I can. I make no claims of perfection, however, and I try to put information that I have other sources for to be as accurate as possible, but verify it with other sources if you use it for your own research. It is only common sense to do so!
I view my efforts at adding genealogical data as leads for the family to find their relative. If you request it, I can and usually will transfer a memorial over for you to edit as you wish. Keep in mind that I dog out to cemeteries to take pictures and then I edit the pictures and do cursory research to add whatever leads I can to the biographies of the graves. I am a volunteer, not paid and often not even thanked for doing this except once when somebody with manners said thank you instead of telling me what I got wrong! Almost everyone posting graves on here in volume are trying to add records for families searching for loved ones and ancestors, a totally generous impulse as none of them are paid researchers for the site and graveyards are not the most temperate place to stand around taking pictures. Plus, if I add info, I am using my own subscriptions to genealogy sites that I paid for to find these things that viewers then get for free. So keep that in mind before you complain and criticize what is on the memorial page. We grave hunters are generally very nice people, after all!
Hey, go visit my nephew's memorial, Geoffrey Alan Sartain, if you get a chance. We miss him so much and I want to show him off to the world! Thanks!
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They are my 6th great grandparents. Do you have any connection to them? If so, I would love to find out what information you may have, especially any photos.
If not, would you consider the transfer of their memorials to my care?
Their memorial #'s are Thomas-7311657 and Mary-7311677.
Thank you for all the work you do here on Find a Grave!
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Are you related? If not, would you consider transfer of memorial to me? He is my great grandfather.
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Elizabeth is in my family. She was Elizabeth Melvin who married Asa Lee and they lived in Wright Co. MO. My g grandmother was her sister, Mary Jane Melvin who married Isom Dennis in Laclede Co. MO. I have the Lee family information. thank you
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I have a lot of family at Clear Creek Cemetery. I would like to take over their memorials. My father is John Young, his mother is Irene Young. But like I said I have family from both sides,(mother&father).I am discovering more everyday. I just started doing my genealogy a few months ago. Family names are Young, Brower, Rogers, Baker, Cook, Cunningham, & more. I want to thank you for all of your hard work & time. Let me know if you need anymore info from me on this matter.
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I left a flower for Geoffrey and I see that you left one for Erica Boyer. Can you please leave a flower for another entertainer Cynthia Stone 75864427 and Roberta Pedon 86863971 she was a 1970's glamour model thank you
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Louisa E Wright Sartain Robertson Lee
md Hugh Uriah/Euriah Sartain then later after death of Hugh she
md my third great grandfather Rev Jesse H. Robertson whom they had a child together William H. Robertson and later they divorce with Louisa filing for the divorce.
Then she marries Thomas Lee.
If any of this matches your lines, please write me.
Louisa and Hugh Sartain's son Thomas Crawford Sartain is my second great grandfather and his son Benjamin H Sartain is my first, then his son Jasper Earnman or Erman Sarten is my grandfather and his daughter Wanda is my mother.
Hope this lets you in on my lines.
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Hello Sheila,
I have noticed you leaving a message about a Elizabeth Lee, Could this be Louisa Elizabeth (Wright-maiden?)Sartain/Robertson/Lee?
married Thomas Lee and both buried in Eureka Springs, Ark.
This is my third great grandmother and third step-great grandmother.
If we are speaking of the same person, please give me a jot at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Thanks you for your valuable time.
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The Document # for marriage of Ordie D. Brower and Maude Johnson should have been 000235-1913.
The wife of Ordie Brower (# 7269776) is Flora Maude (Johnson) Brower (#7269783). You also have Memorial for Flora Maude (Johnson)Brower You can connect them as husband and wife. Thank you.
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EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WRDW) -- Plans are slowly moving along for a new animal shelter in Edgefield County. Council members got the first update on progress on the shelter since it was approved a year ago in January, but they say it's still going to be a while before it's completed.
They say they're moving along, drawing plans and finding a location for the shelter, but every day they wait they are sending more animals to Aiken County shelters, which are already overflowing.
"There's just that many animals out there that need help," said Kathleen Nohe, who has adopted five stray dogs from Edgefield County.
It's a growing problem all over and so is the lack of places to house them.
"I think they could have a shelter every 50 miles and they would all be full," Nohe said.
"One thing that happens out in the country is you get a lot of people who take their dog, if they don't want it anymore, they take it out in the country and they let it go," said Dr. Clarence Bagshaw, who has been a vet for 16 years in Edgefield County.
"We see a lot of strays," he said. "Over the years, I've had stray animals tied to my front porch. I've had people coming in with kittens and puppies and they don't know what to do with them."
That's why Edgefield County is working to build its first shelter.
"We've accomplished a lot in the past few months as far as hammering out some details so we're moving forward," said County Administrator Lynn Strom.
Those details include finding and testing a possible location off Highway 25 on Simmons Road, studying operating budgets and safety concerns.
Strom says there's still a lot to do before construction can begin.
"We wanna be sure it's done right before we do anything," she said.
Right now the county sends around a thousand animals a year to Aiken County. It's a place Nohe knows can be the end of the line.
"They just can't handle them all," she said. "Then they are euthanized and it's a shame."
They say they hope a new shelter will also help address some other issues they've been having like puppy mills. Right now, they spend around $70,000 a year on the services of Aiken County. The new building would cost $200,000, so they say it would basically pay for itself within six to seven years.


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Donald Elsworth "Don" Pevehouse, 68 of Kirksville, MO passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.
The son of Roscoe and Minnie (Peercy) Pevehouse, he was born on March 27, 1944 in Kirksville, Missouri. Don was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Robert and a sister in infancy.
Don is survived by several cousins, including Donald Cooper of Kirksville, MO and Donna Kistner of Quincy, IL.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. - No more scrimmages. No more exhibitions. Now, they all count.
Friday, Mississippi State opens its 101st season of basketball when it travels across state lines to face Troy at 7 p.m.
This game, however, isn't just a typical season opener. Far from it.
Instead, it's a historical matchup that features the debut of Rick Ray as the Bulldogs' new coach and the grand opening of Trojan Arena, Troy's new state-of-the-art, $31 million basketball facility.
"I'm not nervous or eager, but I'm just enthusiastic about getting things underway," Ray said. "We've watched five or six of their games from last year. Their coach has been there a long time, and he's done things a certain way for a long time, so we don't expect much of a change as far as what they do."
Mississippi State travels to Troy coming off an 80-74 exhibition win against William Carey on Sunday. In the contest, Jalen Steele led the Bulldogs with 17 points on 7-of-13 shooting, while Colin Borchert, Wendell Lewis and Fred Thomas each added 15.
"This Friday is going to be a test to see where we're at as a team," Steele said. "This whole week we've being working on little things that we messed up on during the exhibition game. We put a big emphasis on defense and rebounding. When Friday comes we'll see how we are with those because we've been working hard with those."
The Bulldogs have enjoyed immense success in openers, posting a 78-22 mark and having won 22 of their last 27, including two in a row. However, MSU hasn't won a season opener on the road since 1966-67, a span of four games, when it upended Northeastern Louisiana, 81-70.
The last time Mississippi State opened on the road was in 2000-01, when it lost at California, 83-76.
"It's their new arena, but we are going into a new arena also," Steele said. "We're going against the crowd, and I know they will be hyped. It's going to fuel me, and especially my teammates. I think we're ready for it. We have to keep our heads high and don't let the crowd get into the game."
After Friday, the Bulldogs return home on Nov. 13 for the first time to face Florida Atlantic as part of the 2012 Maui Invitational.


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It's a stretch, but could I ask for help *learning* how to wean a very content nursling? My son just celebrated his third birthday---and I see no signs of "child-led weaning" at this point. I've not ever had a child this interested at this age, and am rather at a loss. It's the one time during the day amidst laundry, dishes, schoolwork and other chores that I get to sit down. My husband teased me and said, "maybe when his beard is scratching you, you can stop" LOL! Have a great day, everyone!
Well, I finally told my dd that she was just getting too old a bit after she turned 4; I gave her a week's notice, counting down the days and then she was done (not too happily, but not too miserable either). But if you don't mind it yet, then I wouldn't worry. Perhaps it's his way to make sure you sit down with him each day? No way to pass that task to an older sibling, eh? Might he be open to weaning if you made sure to substitute some other daily "special time"?
As my daughter approached her third birthday, I told her that the nursing would end then. She missed it, but accepted that was the way it wa goingto be. I don't even recall any tears. Maybe there's a special day you can count down to - complete with some small celebration/gift (one he could use especially during the old nursing time) to mark his nursing "graduation."
My daughter LOVED to nurse, and about six months after I thought I couldn't STAND nursing for another day... I told her my nummies had broken. We both cried together (I cried because I felt so mean and also because she was crying - it was awful for both of us). But here we are years later and she is the sweetest and most affectionate little girl! No "scars" as far as I can tell. She was not even bothered by watching her younger sibling get to start nursing six months after she stopped. At that time I explained that nummies were for babies and when baby brother got old enough he wouldn't need them anymore just like she didn't need them anymore. She accepted that just fine! All this said, I wouldn't quit if it isn't bothering you on some level. My daughter wanted to be latched on CONSTANTLY and not even toys or TV or grandparents visiting could distract her. It drove me nuts. But I let her co-sleep MUCH longer because it didn't bother me a bit! She stopped when the bed really would not hold her + hubs and I anymore! By that point she was really excited about getting a PINK bed, too. :) Good luck!
May I also add: have you had his teeth checked out? My daughter who nursed constantly had four massive cavities. I imagine it was from soaking her teeth in milk at frequent intervals. It sounds like your little guy may be nursing a lot less often... but I just thought I'd throw the idea out there since he's 3 anyway. My daughter was 3 when we found the cavities and I'd wished we'd found them before they'd gotten so big. I'm not a big promoter of an early dental check-up for extended-nursers, just to make sure their yummy snack isn't causing any tooth decay!
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Evaluate the indefinite integral. Remember the + C.
The simplest antiderivative of this is x-1, or , so .
To find the antiderivative, take the antiderivative of each term:
Determine if the integral is a definite integral or an indefinite integral.
This is a definite integral, because it has limits of integration:
This is an indefinite integral because the integral sign has no limits of integration.
Assume the function f (x) can be integrated over any interval. Determine if the statement is true or false. Explain your reasoning.
is a number.
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is a family of functions.
False. is a definite integral. It's just one number, not a family of functions.
False. is not just one number; it's the family of all functions with derivative f (x).
is a function.
False. is a collection of infinitely many functions. It's not just one single function.
True. is the family of functions with derivative f(x).
False. and can't be equal, because one is a number and the other is a collection of infinitely many functions. The equation
doesn't make any sense.
Determine if the answer is correct.
Take the derivative of the answer:
We got the integrand, so the answer 4(x2 + 4) + C is correct.
This is not equal to the original integrand, so the answer (2x + 3)5 + C is not correct.
for all x > 0
This is the original integrand, so the answer x ln x – x + C is correct.
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is not correct.
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(x + 2) and (3x – 7) are positive.
Since we got the original integrand back, was the correct answer.
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Cancel the contract if you are still within the state's legal cancellation period. You must do this carefully, following the law for proper notification. The procedure varies by state, but you are usually required to send a written cancellation notice to the time-share company. Request a return receipt so you can prove when it was mailed and that the company received it. This will allow you to prove that you cancelled within the proper time frame if the company tries to dispute that fact.
Insist on cancellation if the time-share company calls and tries to pressure you into going through with the sale. Most companies will make an effort to talk you into going through with it. Remember, you don't have to justify your decision or give a reason. Just keep repeating that you've made your decision and are not going to change it. If the representative sways you on the phone, the clock is still running on the legal cancellation period. If you realize that you really do want to cancel a day or two later, it may be too late.
If you want to get out of your time-share contract and the cooling-off period has already passed, make a list of false promises and misrepresentations that might have happened during the sales presentation. For example, if you were told that the time-share has tax benefits, if it was presented as an investment or if you were told that a non-deed time-share has equity, you may be able to get out of the contract.
Call the time-share company or send it a letter stating you want to get out of the contract because of the misrepresentations you discovered. Be very specific about how the time-share was misrepresented. If the company says no to your first attempt, let it know you will report it to the Better Business Bureau, its state's regulatory agency and the attorney general. Make the reports if it still refuses, and mail copies of your complaints to the time-share company.
Sage Francis wrote: I need some help from people here who are more adept at certain online magic than I am. I'm really hoping you can come through for me.
I've done about 100 hours of research at this point, collecting as much information as I can. There a few roadblocks I've reached.
One thing I've noticed in my research is that someone who is as upset as I am once put together a website called www.sunsetscam.com
However, as you'll notice, that site is no longer available. Is there a way I can find out what used to be on that site?
I'm just wondering if they were able to uncover any information I haven't found already. I've found that "Sunset Group" is swift to shoot down negative information about them online.
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Savor your coffee. How long did it take you to down your last cup of coffee? Next time, take a cue from the Japanese, whose formal tea ceremony can last four hours. Before taking a drink, participants raise their bowls in tribute to all the factors that came together to create that moment – from their ancestors to the farmers who grew the tea to the elders who taught them how to prepare it.
Try this amended routine: Focus on the drink in front of you. Notice the smell and relish the flavor, texture and body of the coffee. Take some time to really taste and enjoy your cup of java. You'll find it's a wonderful daily exercise in mindfulness.
Drink Slowly: Small, frequent doses of caffeine – as little as 20 mg at a time – work better to help you stay alert throughout a busy morning rather than gulping down an entire cup at once, says researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School and other institutions. So sip a second cup of coffee gradually, and you'll stay zippy through lunch.


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28 January 2014
The Gate Inn is a complete one-off, a wonderful little gem, and one of Kent's best kept secrets. Fine cask ales served direct from the barrel in the traditional tap room, and hearty freshly made food at sensible prices, make The Gate the perfect pub for both for the friendly locals, and for 'real' pub fans from far and wide.
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27 January 2014
With only 20 weeks to go until the 2014 World Cup kicks off, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has produced definitive guidance for pubs, to help ensure that this year's World Cup screenings are a success.
25 January 2014
Try these delicious creamy croquettes on a bed of wilted spinach with a poached egg and hollandaise sauce for a decadent breakfast or warming supper.
21 January 2014
The impressive English oak sideboard in the bar at Ringlestone Inn proudly proclaims: "A Ryghte Joyouse and welcome greetynge too ye all", and a "Truly traditional family welcome" is exactly what awaits you as you step back in time to the unspoilt, medieval, lamp-lit tavern.
Wine or coffee? That is the question for Canterbury City dwellers visiting The Shakespeare Wine and Coffee House, following the completion of a £180,000 redevelopment by Shepherd Neame.
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Josh Moen (center), playing with a group from the Milan area, made a birdie put into the enlarged cup on the 18th hole at The Crossings on Monday. A record 195 golfers participated in the event and enjoyed a great time despite the high temperature and humidity. Tournament winners, with a score of 16-under-par 56, were Jason Rongstad, Chris Gervais, Nick Hofstad and Ryan Albertson. Proceeds from the event are used for scholarships for graduating seniors who will be pursuing agriculture-related careers in college. (Staff photo by Bruce Olson)
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Most library patrons know by now that the Summit County Library has been growing its DVD collection for the past couple of years. In addition to the Academy Award-winning films, foreign flicks and travel DVDs, you can also get your groove on with music-related CDs too, including documentaries, live concerts and music festivals. The collection covers several genres of music from blues, bluegrass and Motown to good old rock and roll.
"Rolling Stones in Exile" depicts the making of "Exile on Main Street," taking viewers to the coast of France in 1971, where the Rolling Stones lived for a period of time after fleeing England due to tax issues. The DVD is a visual depiction of their time at the mansion, Nellcote, and the recording of the legendary album. "The Beatles Anthology" is a five-disc collection that serves as a history lesson for Beatles enthusiasts. The DVD contains interviews and historic performances of the "Fab 5." A Motown treat, "Supreme Reflections" is a tribute to Diana Ross and the Supremes covering the years 1964-1969. The DVD consists of TV recordings of performances and includes a booklet of liner notes and a trivia track of interesting facts about the Supremes.
Although summer is coming to a close, the festivals don't have to be over. The library has the classic DVD of the original "Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace and Music," a primarily historic look at the festival. Eric Clapton's "Crossroads Guitar Festival" is a guitar lover's dream-come-true; it features performances from legendary artists such as Carlos Santana and Robert Randolph, and benefits the Crossroads Center. Let's not forget the newest addition to the library, "Bonnaroo 2002." This DVD includes an unforgettable performance of "Tallboy" by Dottie Peoples, The People's Choice Choir and Widespread Panic. The festival lineup includes Trey Anastasio, Phil Lesh, Jack Johnson and Ween.
The library has enough concert DVDs to get you through the winter and the collection of concerts is constantly growing. "Bluegrass Underground" is a live concert filmed and played in a cave in Tennessee with unreal scenery and even better music. Check out the classic "U2 Live at Red Rocks" and 2010's "U2 360 under the Rose Dome," or Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews Band, Phish and Widespread Panic. These are just few of the concerts you can view for free.
Summit County Libraries can help you get your music fix whenever the mood strikes. The three locations - Silverthorne, Frisco and Breckenridge - all have different selections of discs; so stop in anywhere and check out the collections. Then plug those speakers into your large flatscreen TV and call your buddies; no ticket needed.


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Zack Snyder and David S. Goyer discuss "Man of Steel!" A new clip from "Iron Man 3" surfaces! Tom Hiddleston teases "Thor: The Dark World!" Plus, "Star Trek Into Darkness" and more!
Brett shares five things that hyper-critical comic book fans need to accept before seeing this year's slate of movies adapting or otherwise based on comic books.
The first trailer for "Thor: The Dark World" hits! Ophilia Lovibond joins the "Guardians of the Galaxy" cast! Downey Jr. and Cheadle look past "Iron Man 3!" Plus, "Amazing Spider-Man" and more!
Marvel has pulled back the curtains on "Thor: The Dark World," releasing the first teaser trailer for the Asgardian Avenger's November 8-releasing sequel starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Tom Hiddleston.
Gwyneth Paltrow discusses Pepper's role in "Iron Man 3!" A first look at Natalie Portman in "Thor: The Dark World!" Henry Cavill reveals his influences for "Man of Steel!" Plus, "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." & more!
"Thor: The Dark World" debuts two new images from director Alan Taylor's sequel, while star Chris Hemsworth and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige offer story details.
Marvel has released the first theatrical poster for "Thor: The Dark World," featuring star Chris Hemsworth as Thor, wielding mighty Mjolnir amidst a swirling maelstrom.
New footage from "Iron Man 3" drops! A possible first glimpse at the new Cap uniform for "Captain America: The Winter Soldier!" Anthony Daniels discusses "Star Wars!" Plus, "The Wolverine" and more!
A full-length preview of Marvel's Phase Two plans gives a look at stills from the Ant-Man test reel and "Thor: The Dark World," plus new concept art for "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" & "Guardians of the Galaxy."
With the first trailer for "Thor: The Dark World" expected to arrive in May with "Iron Man 3," SPINOFF's Anna Pinkert looks at what we know so far about director Alan Taylor's sequel.
A first look at Viper in "The Wolverine!" Guy Pierce discusses Aldrich Killian in "Iron Man 3!" "The Walking Dead" teases its season three finale! Plus, "Thor: The Dark World" and more!
Hugh Jackman braves the elements in new "The Wolverine" photos! Ray Stevenson discusses Volstagg in "Thor: The Dark World!" Mark Millar teases "X-Men: Days of Future Past!" Plus, "Arrow" & more!
"Kick-Ass 2" gets its first trailer! Tom Hiddleston discusses Malekith in "Thor: The Dark World!" Danai Gurira teases things to come for Michonne on "The Walking Dead!" Plus, "The Wolverine" and more!
While "Thor: The Dark World" and "Guardians of the Galaxy" are certainly "cosmic," Kevin Feige says political thrillers are also part of Marvel's Phase 2 with "Iron Man 3" and "Captain America: The Winter Soldier."
Judging from titles, trailers and interviews, 2013 is shaping up to be a grim year for genre films, ranging from "Star Trek Into Darkness" to "The Wolverine" to "Thor: The Dark World." But why?
David Morrissey teases the upcoming episodes of "The Walking Dead!" Chris Hemsworth features in new "Thor: The Dark World" photo! Stephen Amell discusses "Arrow!" Plus, "X-Men: Days of Future Past" & more!
J.J. Abrams completely confirmed for "Star Wars Episode VII!" Cobie Smulders in talks to join "S.H.I.E.L.D.!" Kevin Feige discusses plans for Marvel's Phase Three films! Plus, "X-Men: Days of Future Past" & more!
Kevin Feige goes in-depth on developing the Mandarin in "Iron Man 3!" New possible casting rumors for James Gunn's "Guardians of the Galaxy!" "Arrow" finds its Dinah Lance! Plus, "Godzilla" and more!
The search for "Amazon's" lead actress finds its first candidate! Russell Crowe discusses "Man of Steel!" Don Cheadle teases "Iron Man 3" developments! Plus, details on the future of "Arrow" and more!
"The Walking Dead" finds its new showrunner! Is Zack Snyder developing a "Star Wars" spinoff film or not? Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje teases "Thor: The Dark World!" Plus, "Axe Cop" & more!
Clark Gregg suits up for "S.H.I.E.L.D.!" James Mangold discusses "The Wolverine!" Emma Stone teases "The Amazing Spider-Man 2!" Plus, Jaimie Alexander on "Thor: The Dark World" & more!
The Science Channel posts three "Firefly" deleted scenes! J.J. Abrams discusses "Star Trek Into Darkness!" Jamie Alexander teases Sif's role in "Thor: The Dark World!" Plus, "Arrow" & more!
Speculation begins on the lead for "Star Wars Episode VII!" Kat Dennings briefly teases "Thor: The Dark World!" A first look at "Arrow's" version of the villainous Firefly! Plus, "Star Trek Into Darkness" & more!
AMC teases the back half of "The Walking Dead" season three! George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy discuss "Star Wars Episode VII!" Tom Hiddleston speaks on "Thor: The Dark World!" Plus, a "Looper" deleted scene!
Ming-Na Wen discusses her role in "S.H.I.E.L.D.!" Christopher Yost teases "Thor: The Dark World!" Leonardo DiCaprio gets the spotlight in new "Django Unchained" featurette! Plus, "Oblivion" and more!
"Chuck" star Zachary Levi, who plays Fandral in "Thor: The Dark World," and "Cloud Atlas" actor Jim Sturgess are reportedly on the short ist to portray Star-Lord in Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy."
"Man of Steel" gets a viral website! AMC teases the rest of "The Walking Dead's" third season! Zachary Levi discusses his role in "Thor: The Dark World!" Plus, "X-Men: Days of Future Past" and more!
International "Iron Man 3" trailer showcases new footage! Ian McKellan discusses "X-Men: Days of Future Past!" First raw footage report for "Thor: The Dark World!" Plus, "The Hobbit" & more!
Will Joseph Gordon-Levitt become Batman for "Justice League?" Kevin Feige expounds on "Iron Man 3!" Who is the mysterious new archer in "Arrow?" Plus, new looks at "Doctor Who" and more!
Zack Snyder on "Man of Steel" as a part of a larger universe! Tom Hiddleston on the director switch-up for "Thor: The Dark World!" A plethora of clips for "The Walking Dead!" Plus, "Evil Dead" and more!
"Star Wars" continues the search for writers! Zack Snyder talks "Man of Steel!" "The Walking Dead" casts its version of Tyreese! Plus, updates on the Marvel Phase One collection and more!
Bonus Marvel Phase Two materials to be included with Phase One box set! Chris Hemsworth talks" Thor: The Dark World!" Casting for Harry Osborn in "Amazing Spider-Man 2" heats up! Plus, "Kick-Ass 2" and more!
New video from the London set of Marvel's "Thor: The Dark World" reveal Chris Hemsworth's thunder god doing battle with Christopher Eccleston's Malekith the Accursed. Directed by Alan Taylor, the film opens Nov. 8, 2013.
Thor and Malekith face off in "Thor: The Dark World" photos! The official synopsis for "The Wolverine" hits the web! Which fan-favorite character is headed to "The Walking Dead?" Plus, "Arrow" and more!
Tom Hiddleston teases "Thor: The Dark World!" Scribe Melissa Rosenberg gives an "AKA Jessica Jones" update! Carrie Fisher discusses "Star Wars Episode VII!" Plus, "Transformers 4" and more!
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Greg Nicotero talks the Governor on "The Walking Dead!" "Arrow" star Stephen Amell discusses Oliver Queen! A first listen to "The Hobbit's" end credits song! Plus, "Thor: The Dark World" and more!
Will Iron Man appear in "Guardians of the Galaxy?" Michael Arndt confirmed to write "Star Wars Episode VII!" New shots of Chris Hemsworth in "Thor: The Dark World!" Plus, "Arrow" and more!
Sarah Wayne Callies talks "The Walking Dead!" "S.H.I.E.L.D." may begin filming in January! Novelist Timothy Zahn explains "Star Wars Episode VII." Plus, Stan Lee confirms "Doctor Strange" and more!
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FRENCH CAMP — Detectives spent hours on a rural San Joaquin County road Friday night investigating the shooting death of a woman who died moments after someone called authorities to report a disturbance at her home.
The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office dispatched deputies to the 10200 block of South Janet Road in French Camp after someone at the woman's home called 911 about 4:20 p.m. to report a disturbance, Lt. Jim Cannon said. While deputies were en route, the woman was shot and killed, Cannon said. Witnesses told investigators they saw two children running from the home after the shooting.
Read Saturday's Record for more on this story by staff writer Jason Anderson.
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This week is National 4-H Week. I didn't grow up with 4-H, as my husband did. So, I am now having the opportunity to learn about it through my children's experience. The history of 4-H is rich and its huge network reaches every corner of the country. It is the nation's largest youth development organization. (www.4h.org)
To begin with, I never understood what the H's meant in 4-H. They stand for Head, Heart, Hands and Health, and are the four values that members work on throughout the year. Head - Managing, Thinking; Heart - Relating, Caring; Hands - Giving, Working; Health - Being, Living. We regularly engage in activities that relate to these Hs. We've brought birthday cakes to residents of Divine Providence Home, made Valentines for Veterans and Christmas decorations for Sleepy Eye Care Center and that's only a few of the activities and programs we are involved in.
The mission of 4-H is to empower youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. The vision is: A world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change. In addition to these overall values, there was a longitudinal study conducted by the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University that showed youth who are engaged with 4-H are nearly two times more likely to get better grades in school; nearly two times more likely to plan to go to college; 41 percent less likely to engage in risky behaviors; and 25 percent more likely to positively contribute to their families and communities www.4h.org. Sounds absolutely wonderful! Aren't these all, things any parent would wish for their child?
My children have been involved in their club for about five years and the experience just gets richer every year. They are members of the Sleepy Eye Wide Awakes. The second Sunday of each month, we share lunch and hold a meeting run by students who have expressed an interest in holding officer positions. All students actively participate and get to share their thoughts and opinions on various topics. The meeting is followed by a presentation of a topic and then a demonstration by students. Students have demonstrated how to make a special treat, a craft or take care of a pet. The opportunities are endless. I wasn't comfortable talking in front of groups until my last year of college. I love that my kiddos become more and more comfortable with this great skill at a young age!
As a parent, the opportunities 4-H has offered my children, is something I am truly grateful for. If you are already a member of 4-H, remember to celebrate it this week! If you haven't yet found a club, I encourage you to consider it. It is open to everyone! There are many great clubs in our Brown County area. For more information check out this website: www.extension.umn.edu/county/brown.
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dunda wrote:THANK YOU ! U R THE MAN! That solved it! How can I ever thank ?!
No problem dunda
meskibob wrote:I would just like to note that the "large send offload" fix is already well documented in the FAQ post that I initially linked.
Could you maybe show where that little detail is? I looked through that FAQ several times and never saw anything reguarding that Large Send Offload.
(Edit) I just looked at the FAQ again and saw the Large send offload that I linked Dunda. No telling how times I missed that link.


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Saturday April 13, 2013
Fay Clark Park- Hiawatha, Iowa "C" Tier Event
Directions from I-380, take the Boyson Rd exit, go west to 18th Ave & turn right (North)
Follow 1/2 mile until road ends; parking lot on the left.
Two rounds of competitive disc golf on the new Fay Clark park course.
Register: 8am-9:15 am Meeting: 9:45am Tee off: 10am
Registration & Tournament Meetings will be held in the pavilion
Entry Fees:
All Pros: 35$ (includes $2 PDGA Fee & $2 Ace Fund)
All Advance: 25$ (includes $2 PDGA Fee & $2 Ace Fund)
All Intermediates: 20$ ($2 Ace Fund) Not Sanctioned
All Recreation: $20 ($2 Ace Fund) Not Sanctioned
All Juniors: 15$
*** All Pros and advanced participants are required to have a current PDGA membership or soft card, if not; there is an additional $10 charge.
Trophies and prizes for the amateur divisions and cash for the pros.


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August 23, 2005
From Health Team 12, concern that antibiotics are being misused has become a massive problem. In fact, they can be harmful in the long run if they are used inappropriately. News 12 is on your side with what you should know when you visit the doctor and why asking for an antibiotic may not be the wise choice.
Antibiotics are what you need to fight bacterial infections like strep throat. However, MCG Medical Director of Pediatric Emergency Dr. James Wilde says using them inappropriately can harm you.
"In this country 50% of the people who walk about of the doctor's office with a diagnosis of cold are given antibiotics, zero of those people need antibiotics," Wilde said.
Unlike bacterial infections like staph, antibiotics can't fight viral infections, which means taking them when you don't need them could hurt you in the long run.
"If you keep on using antibiotics when they are not necessary you are promoting the growth of resistant bacteria in that person," Wilde said.
If you develop an infection causde by antibiotic resistant bacteria, when you really need an antibiotic it may not help.
"You overuse the antibiotic, the antibiotic becomes useless," Wilde said.
But that's only part of the problem. Almost half of the antibiotics produced in this country are for farmers.
"These are farmers who are going to major pharmaceuticals who say I want to buy six tons of antibiotic 'x' to make my chickens grow bigger," Wilde said.
Farmers are adding antibiotics to the feed of chicken and cows promoting the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria, which can then spread through the community.
"Those resistant organisms can then spread to other animals and to humans and if the humans get that resistant organism then that resistant organism may not be treatable by conventional antibiotics or antibiotics at all," Wilde said.
But farmers are reluctant to give up the antibiotics in the feed. Promoting growth of their livestock increases the farmer's bottom line.
"It appears that the use of antibiotics in animal feed is an example of inappropriate use of antibiotics that will speed up the day when we will not be able to use antibiotics anymore," Wilde said.
A large effort is underway by the Centers for Disease Control to promote using antibiotics wisely. Click here for more on Guarding Against Resistance.


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Monday August 15, 2011
Bamberg, SC--As far as powerhouse football programs go in the CSRA, Bamberg-Ehrhart is right up there. The Red Raiders are usually in the mix around Thanksgiving, and this past year played for the state title only to come up short. This year, they have other plans.
They say offense wins games, but defense wins championships, and Bamberg may have the best in the business. Sure, they lost a good portion, but in Martin Aiken and David Deleon they have two of the best in the state, and both have already committed to D-1 schools.
This is a team with motivation of winning a title. While they knew they could get there a year ago, they never really thought about winning the biggest game of the year.
"We really want to get back man and we really want to win it this time," Aiken says. "Last year, we said we'd get there. We got there, but we recall we never said we were going to get there and win it and that's what happened, we got there but didn't win it."
"Even though we lost, the first thing these guys said when we came back was, 'Coach, we're going to get back there and we're going to win it this time," says Head Coach Kevin Crosby. "Last year we were just trying to get there and the focus of winning it wasn't there."
They do have a lot of holes to fill having lost nine guys on a high power offense. Even with a sophomore quarterback , this team expects to win and bring home a title, something that hasn't been done in 20 plus years in Red Raider territory.


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by Ken Campbell - March 18, 2013 4:27 PM UTC
New Jersey and Buffalo burned a year towards UFA off the career timelines of Stefan Matteau and Mikhail Grigorenko, leaving many asking why.
At least the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres can say they got long looks at their prized prospects this season. But it seems pretty much everything else about the experiments with Stefan Matteau and Mikhail Grigorenko was a disaster.
by Ken Campbell - March 14, 2013 12:00 PM UTC
Corey Perry was handed a four-game suspension for his hit on Minnesota's Jason Zucker, but will that decision come back to haunt the Wild?
It's not often this corner agrees with a decision made by the NHL's department of player safety, but there was a lot to like about the four-game suspension to Corey Perry of the Anaheim Ducks.
by Ken Campbell - March 11, 2013 2:25 PM UTC
Realignment finally brings guaranteed home-and-homes; three sub par Canucks tied up; Eric Staal deserves more credit; and more in Ken's Monday thoughts.
Random thoughts for a Monday, thoughts that may one day grow up to be full-blown columns: • The best thing about the NHL's realignment proposal that will be rubber stamped by the owners this week has nothing to do with realignment at all.
by Ken Campbell - March 6, 2013 11:50 PM UTC
The NHL needs to address fighting and the problems that come with it, before it's too late.
I really wanted to write tonight about the plucky Ottawa Senators and how remarkable they've been for staying in the playoff race despite missing their three best players.
by Ken Campbell - March 4, 2013 11:24 PM UTC
Toronto took the time to bring Kadri along slowly and now the youngster is playing with plenty of confidence.
Nazem Kadri is not lacking for a sense of self, that's for sure. Must have something to do with having all that talent. And if the young man is looking for even more reason to have an enhanced ego, here is another one.
by Ken Campbell - March 4, 2013 2:05 PM UTC
The inconsistency of suspensions and an unwillingness to curb dangerous play is why hockey has fighting.
The second Brad Richards' head slammed into the boards Sunday night, you could hear the clucking of tongues in the hockey world. A reckless play by a reckless player.
by Ken Campbell - March 1, 2013 2:40 PM UTC
Would Calgary have lost O'Reilly on waivers as well as the picks? We might never know. What we do know, however, is this contract dispute was one for the ages.
With the Colorado Avalanche matching the Calgary Flames offer sheet to restricted free agent Ryan O'Reilly, so ends one of the most bizarre contract disputes in the history of the NHL.
by Ken Campbell - February 27, 2013 12:35 PM UTC
The re-energized Habs are making last season's swoon look like an anomaly.
With very few exceptions, the Montreal Canadiens can seem to do no wrong this season. Really, they managed to trade Erik Cole Wednesday night for a guy with an expiring contract.
by Ken Campbell - February 26, 2013 4:40 PM UTC
News came out today the the Canadiens Rene Bourque had suffered a concussion and didn't know how. More proof of how little we know about head injuries.
As the dreaded 'C' word, and by that we mean concussions, begins to rear its ugly head in a prominent way, the Montreal Canadiens and left winger Rene Bourque received two bits of very disturbing news Tuesday.
by Ken Campbell - February 22, 2013 3:20 PM UTC
Buffalo's GM spoke with our senior columnist about player safety and his concerns over the level of protection.
Had a very interesting conversation with Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier Thursday night and no, it wasn't about his team's coaching situation.
by Ken Campbell - February 19, 2013 1:05 PM UTC
As both sides of hockey's historical rivalry are off to great starts, the men behind the bench deserve praise.
Yes, all is well in the world when the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs are going. Makes a guy pine back to the Original Six days of the 1960s when the two iconic franchises won the Stanley Cup nine times in 10 years.
by Ken Campbell - February 15, 2013 3:05 PM UTC
Ken shares his views on the news, from Evander Kane's comments to THN, Melnyk's reaction to Karlsson's injury and more.
On the eve of another busy weekend, we present Friday's News and Views: News: Evander Kane of the Winnipeg Jets tells The Hockey News that "a good portion" of the criticism he receives and the controversy surrounding him is because he's black.