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EAGLE COUNTY - A group of valley fourth-graders recently got an up-close look at where their trash goes and how much of it can be reused.
Teacher Debra Croff spent the week before Earth Day talking about stewardship with her fourth-grade class at the Vail Academy. Youngsters were asked to separate their trash at home and then bring all of their recyclable material to a Friday tour of the Eagle County Landfill.
"We had a lot more recyclables than we did trash," student Olivia Pyke said of her week separating recyclables from landfill fodder.
Before the kids were able to pour their bags onto the recycling center's conveyor belts, they got a quick rundown of the operation from facility manager John Berry. Berry explained what the giant machine does, how it works and where the stuff goes.
"I learned there are seven types of plastic - I thought there were only five," student Grant Fischer said.
The most valuable of those plastics, Berry said, is the "natural" plastic used in milk bottles. That plastic can be melted down, turned into pinkie-finger-sized pellets and then used for just about anything.
Colored plastics, such as bleach bottles, are more commonly used for material that's ultimately painted.
Going through the recycling facility ,the students were shown how much manual labor is involved in what's ostensibly an automated process. Prisoners from the Eagle County jail pick through much of what comes through, making sure no trash goes into the recycling areas. Another group of inmates then watches material that doesn't make it through the original sorting.
All the material ends up in several bins. Those bins are then emptied and sent to a compactor, baled and then trucked off to places as far-flung as Arizona and Indiana. Those bales are pretty big. To demonstrate, Berry had the whole class, Croff and two other adults stand on the big bale-weighing scale. The entire group weighed in at about 1,450 pounds. A bale of plastics just out of the compactor tipped the scale at 1,550 pounds.
"I was surprised that bale weighed more than us," student Ian Woodland said.
While the kids were getting a good look at the machinery, landfill manager Ken Whitehead explained how the dollars and cents work out.
Whitehead said the $5.5 million recycling facility pays its own way, thanks mostly to the inmate labor, which saves about $120,000 per year. But transportation costs still hit the bottom line. Whitehead said the recycling facility processes about 6,000 tons of material every year. If it could do 8,000 or 9,000, the recycling center would pay its transportation costs, too, and, just maybe, make a little profit.
Whitehead has been on the job for about a year, so he's inherited most of the operation. But, he said, between the recycling facility and other steps, county residents are in good shape regarding their trash.
The recycling facility keeps material out of the landfill, which is good, since it's unlikely the county will ever be able to find another site. But, Whitehead said, it's going to be generations before that's an issue, thanks to both the recycling facility and a land purchase from the Bureau of Land Management a few years ago.
"With everything that's been done, we have a 100-year landfill here," Whitehead said. "That's almost unprecedented in the country."
But the kids didn't delve much into the numbers - the machinery was impressive enough.
"It was really cool to see the process and how they recycle," Ethan Pike said.
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All of you music listeners out there may or may not have ever experienced this issue like some of us disc jockeys. Given the advent of the digital age, song titles are a cinch to find thanks to online databases, mp3 tags, and conscientious album rippers. However, for those of us still taking a circular plastic object and sticking it into a piece of technology that may or may not be fussy, we could use a few simple comforts.
One of the things we CD folk take for granted tend to be what side is up. I hate it when artists make both sides look like the data side. Screw you, crafty twits. Color a side, will you? Then I don't like it when the CD is positively stuck on those plastic teeth that keep the CD in the case/digipak. Hey, if you want me to listen to the album could you at least make it -easy- to take it out of the case, meatheads? But those kinds of things I can get around. I can deal.
The one thing that I can't stand as a DJ, no matter how relatively infrequent it tends to happen, is when the CD doesn't display the song titles clearly. You might think, no, this never happens. Why would an artist ever make it difficult for a listener, never mind a DJ trying to promote their record, to find out what song is actually playing? Why would they make it a mystery? Simple. They are dumb.
I have been a fan of nearly everything that Stephin Merritt has put together since the Magnetic Fields' "69 Love Songs" came out in 1999. I've also grown to really like (if not more) their earlier, lo fi stuff on "Holiday", "Get Lost", and "The Charm of the Highway Strip". His gloomy work with his Gothic Archies moniker, as well as the guest singers with the 6ths, have also been very enjoyable to me. Of all the music artists I have enjoyed, I think Merritt's discography gives me the most satisfaction for any mood.
I think my fandom is mainly because Merritt's songwriting has the ability to sound cheerful and poppy but has an underlying emotion that may not be as apparent. There are certainly sad-sounding sad songs and happy-sounding happy songs, but the ones that have a story that goes beyond the tones of the synthesizers, cellos, and ukeleles really draw me in. Even as a scraps on the floor, anything off of "Obscurities" was probably going to win me over.
Along with the excellent up-to-date scoop on interesting modern tracks from Ellen with her "Pick of the Week" series, I'll throw out a few older tunes once in awhile that I have only just heard of recently. Though I tend to spin a lot of rock and punk during the off hours, I am finding that soul music is an absolute mood improver for me. When I listen to some good soul, the easy melodies make me get that slow snap going while the vocalist talents trickle any leftover drama from the day off my back. Soul music is wonderful stuff if you give it a chance, no matter how young, old, or genre specific you may be.
One such track that I recently heard off of Felix Hernandez's 3-disc "Rhythm Revue" compilation (excellent, by the way) is Billy Stewart's "I Do Love You". It is something else. The song begins with a dazzling harmony between a few guys who can hit a shuddering high note. When the back up singers begin their repetition of "I do love you, ooooh oo-ooh ooooh, yes I do girl" the smooth soul is on. You get that feeling that you should go find someone to slow dance with (and that includes you, club footers). Then Stewart spirals in with his scatting vocal approach that is engaging and unpredictable for the rest of the song. At around three minutes, it is one of the most effectively catchy love songs that doesn't involve a disco ball or synthesizer.
Honestly, it's a song that every guy should go out and get acquainted with, for it's gonna win over somebody something easy. All ladies should spin it and recall what a good love song sounds like. You know, one that doesn't get too chippy with anatomy or intentions. As my first Oldie But Goodie, this one has been getting a lot of play on this end and I hope you might enjoy it as well.
Have a listen on Youtube when you get a chance: Billy Stewart's "I Do Love You" on Youtube
Hello. I usually write music reviews but, when I'm not writing there or DJing on WMFO, I write here! As one of the cadre of very capable and interesting DJ/Blogger music enthusiasts signed on to dish out some words to the Interworld, I think I'll start by relating a conversation I had with a friend this past weekend. After a long discussion driving in the rain, we determined that people don't care about new albums by practically anyone.
But wait, wait, when I say "don't care" perhaps I should add "nearly enough" to the phrase, because obviously with new music people get quite excited. We all listen to new music whether it be a single, a random track, or a few random tracks. And uh, well wait, people do listen to full albums sure. But c'mon, how many? I'm sure some may disagree, but I think that most people these days might listen to a few songs and quit. Or, if a band is really lucky, someone uses Amazon (ooh, clips!) or Spotify (ooh, free!) to preview an entire record and then quit. A second full spin is unheard of! We are all very busy people, you know.
A new record is like a struggling actor going to audition after audition after audition, only to get lucky with a select few. Even those few may fire the album and send it off the set after a day or two anyway.

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In a day full of ups and downs at the state races in Grand County, Jackson Hill took first in Nordic skate skiing and Patrick Gruber finished at the top of the alpine GS skiing field, putting the boys in position to take first overall, provided everything goes well in today's races.
Daniel McFadden was having an "unbelievable" run when he laid out a gate and flew into the netting, head coach Karl Barth said. Meanwhile, Lucas Michieli put in two solid runs.
Katy Harris finished third for the girls, while Anne Parker had sixth place in the bag until she hit a rut and went off course, bumping the girls from third place after the first run (ahead of nemesis Aspen by 12 points) to sixth place with 140 points. Evergreen leads the pack with 171 points in alpine, a difference the girls could make up, Barth said.
In Nordic, the girls went 2, 4 and 25, putting them in a good position to assist alpine with a good finish today.
"All this and we haven't even hit slalom yet, which is where it's supposed to get dicey," Barth said of Thursday's mishaps.


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KITTERY, Maine — Thanks, but no thanks. That was the message of the Kittery Town Council at a special meeting Monday night to the city of Portsmouth, N.H., over the creation of a trust fund to help illuminate the Memorial Bridge.
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Sharks, Bahamas
Photograph by Wilfried Niedermayr, My Shot
Shooting over/under photos is a fun alternative to just shooting underwater. The use of the over/under water camera for this shot is perfect—it highlights the tension inherent in any shot of a shark in the water. Seeing this view of both the water's placid surface and the creatures lurking below makes me feel like a swimmer at the surface with my legs dangling below. The closeness of one of the sharks, and its size, adds to the drama. The contrast is also emphasized by the beautiful turquoise sea and puffy white clouds. It's not easy to get these over/under shots, and one needs to shoot many frames and be well positioned close to the fish.—Catherine Karnow
Photo Tip: Consider over/under photos as alternatives to underwater shots. The key is to have strong subject matter in the water.
Swimmers, Lake Superior, Minnesota
Photograph by Nick Otto, My Shot
I love all the empty space around the swimming platform. It shows how the lake is both huge and peaceful. The figures of the people become very small, and what makes the shot is the person jumping from the platform and appearing especially tiny surrounded by all that water.—Catherine Karnow
Photo Tip: Don't be afraid to have a lot of open space in your photos. Wide open space is as much an element as the objects and subjects in your photos.
Cenotes, Chichén-Itzá, Mexico
Photograph by Jack Paulus, My Shot
Caves can be very hard to shoot. Challenges include locating the spot with the most interesting elements and the need to return to a certain place over and over.
In this shot, the combination of the warmly lit stalagtites and stalagmites, the intense turquoise of the water, and the curious stone "jetty" create a dynamic and intriguing setting. (You don't always have to bring along flashes, as caves open to the public are often lit to highlight the most dramatic rock formations.)
As with most successful photographs, there's a single element that makes this one captivating: the shaft of light coming down from the roof of the cave. Sometimes you have to go back again and again to capture that remarkable detail that makes the shot sing. It's the light beam and the circle of light on the water that gives this image an almost religious quality.—Catherine Karnow
Photo Tip: You may have to return again and again to a certain spot to capture that special quality of light that transforms a photograph from ordinary to enchanting.
White Lions, South Africa
Photograph by Dave Elliott, My Shot
Wildlife photography is often about capturing animals in action or in their natural habitat. But shooting portraits of animals—capturing them in much the same way as you would people—can also be an interesting approach. This portrait of the two lions has an almost artificial quality, emphasized by the somewhat shallow depth of field, short focal lens, and fairly flat lighting, as well as by the immediacy of the gaze. Both lions are looking directly into the camera, but it's the sharp focus of the lion on the right that arrests the viewer. Clearly, the photographer has commanded its attention.—Catherine Karnow
Photo Tip: Think about approaching wildlife photography as portraiture: Use shallow depth of field, a medium focal length lens, and available portrait lighting—and command the direct gaze of the subject.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Photograph by Claire Wroe, My Shot
The tilt shift lens, often used in architectural photography, is fun to use for rendering actual settings into scale-model worlds in which people look like toy figures. Because you're altering the planes of focus and drawing the eye to a narrow area of the photograph, a specific point of interest must be included. In this image, the two small figures walking through the "maze" are essential elements. I love that one of the people is wearing something red, providing the only bright color in the entire image.—Catherine Karnow
Photo Tip: When using the tilt shift lens to show a scene as a world in miniature, be sure to have a clear point of focus, such as a person or people within the scene.
Desert Crossing, Rajasthan, India
Photograph by Shivji Joshi, My Shot
This simple image is all about symmetry and, I would bet, persistence. I doubt the photographer just happened to be standing in the desert when these five women walked by. To get this kind of photograph, you need to spend time with people and follow along with them. In this shot, each woman is stepping forward with her left foot, and this creates a lovely harmony of movement as each sari is also billowing out to the left. Also, each woman is evenly separated one from the other, which adds to the sense of harmony. To get this kind of symmetry and harmony, you may have to walk or run alongside the women for as long as it takes to get this shot.—Catherine Karnow
Photo Tip: You may have to spend quite a while with your subjects, following alongside them, to get that perfect shot.
Hot Air Balloons, Cappadocia
Photograph by Kani Polat, My Shot
The success of a photograph almost always comes from planning, and luck definitely favors the prepared. In this shot of hot air balloons over ancient rock formations in Turkey, the photographer no doubt planned ahead to make sure he was in the right place at the right time. First, the cone-shaped rock formations complement the similarly shaped balloons. I especially love that one larger formation is included on the left. Not only is it a bold shape to have close to the camera, but it also has a curious, cave-like element and speaks to the geological history of the setting, giving the image that all-important sense of place. Second, the early-morning light raking in from the right is perfectly lovely, as are the soft clouds, which were a lucky element. Finally, the balloons are beautifully placed across the sky, but the red balloon in the upper left of the frame is the final, key element to the success of the image.—Catherine Karnow
Photo Tip: Planning ahead is essential to getting successful photographs: Be in the right place at the right time, and be ready for a lucky moment.
Climbing Wall, Singapore
Photograph by Poh Siang Seah, My Shot
There are many different ways to shoot sports. This image is so boldly graphic that if we didn't know they were climbers, we might think we were looking down on them as "crawlers." That the photographer chose to shoot it absolutely straight on, keeping the lines perfectly straight and parallel, only emphasizes the quirky shapes of the climbers themselves. I love that he places the three climbers to the far right, which also adds to the sense of humor of the image.—Catherine Karnow
Photo Tip: Sports photography doesn't always have to be wildly dramatic; try using bold graphic elements where possible.
Holi Celebration, India
Photograph by Anurag Kumar, My Shot
What makes this shot work is the dramatic burst of blue spurting into the crowd. No matter how frenetic and energy-filled the scene is, there still needs to be a moment among the frenzy. The blue hand also gives us one sharp point of focus in a sea of turbaned heads. Importantly, the vibrant blue contrasts so well with the yellows and the reds, making the whole scene alive with vitality.—Catherine Karnow
Photo Tip: When shooting a bustling crowd scene, it's especially important that you capture a moment, a specific something happening amid the chaos.
Nove Mlyny, Czech Republic
Photograph by Petr Cunderlik, My Shot
When shooting landscapes, good light is absolutely essential, which is why photographers often rise before dawn. This photograph is all about the exquisite first light of day, which gives it a magical quality. Also, the still water serves as a mirror for the tree, and its reflection is what makes the photograph sing. Light changes very fast—you may only have ten minutes before this would be a very different shot.—Catherine Karnow
Photo Tip: For landscape shots, it's essential to be on location for the first light of the day.
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SACRAMENTO -- California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson declared a fiscal state of emergency in K-12 education 3½ years ago.
But much has changed since then. Now, Torlakson says, schools are in better financial shape and ready to take on the challenges of new education standards and computerized testing, which are expected to better prepare students for college and careers.
Below is an excerpt of an end-of-the-year phone interview with Torlakson that also touched on parent involvement in schools, controversy over new Common Core standards, and the federal government's threat to withhold funding due to the state's elimination of most STAR tests.
Q What's changed this year for California schools?
A There's new hope, a greater sense of optimism. Instead of the chaos of budget cuts bumping programs, there's a vision of rebuilding programs with money from Proposition 30 and the recovery of the economy to invest again in education. That's a key difference from just one year ago and it's also setting the stage for one of my top priorities, which is implementing the Common Core standards.
Q What can schools expect in the coming year?
A First, a keen focus on Common Core implementation. I've led the way to get the $1.25 billion block grant for Common Core out to school districts. I'm advocating for another $1.25 billion or more for next year. That's $200 per student. That and the Local Control Funding Formula, which puts $2 billion more into schools that have high levels of poverty and English learner students. ... We're going to need to have parents involved in understanding Common Core and helping with the accountability systems -- the local (district) plans. They need to be transparent and we need to have parents involved in the development of those plans.
Q Some advocacy groups said preliminary draft guidelines for districts' local accountability plans didn't tie spending closely enough to disadvantaged students. What's your response?
A I think it's a balance -- to try to find the right balance between flexibility and specificity. I don't think the new money should supplant existing programs. So, if the district was already providing summer school for English learners and then they put that in the plan (for new spending), that wouldn't be consistent with the intent of the law. I do believe in general we should make sure those new dollars go to the students who generated those new dollars -- low-income students and English learners.
Q Although many people support new Common Core standards, some skeptics have raised questions about demographic data collection and other concerns. What's your response?
A As parents and business leaders find out more about the Common Core, they like it. It's practical. It's relevant to the real world. I don't have any concerns about the privacy of data. We have a system that has a lot of data. There's been no abuse of that. We have responded to inquiries by different groups. This was developed -- not from the federal government, it's not top-down. It came from concerns that California, as one big part of the nation, was falling behind other countries. So, 46 governors -- with the common concern that our students were falling behind -- wanted more rigorous standards that were more relevant and tied to employment, tied to readiness for college. It came out of that discussion that went on for over a year with a large degree of public participation. There was widespread optimism that this was the right thing to bring California and our country back to a globally competitive position. We field calls and we try to allay concerns. We have a website. We've done numerous public meetings. ... We've worked with the PTA on parent guidelines and printed the Common Core in Spanish. ... We'll be doing a concerted outreach to parents and community leaders to inform them of what this is all about and debunk the myths and allay concerns. ... As teachers become more conversant with the new form of learning, they will communicate more directly with parents. ... This is a really positive thing not just for students, but for our economy.
Q You've spearheaded a testing overhaul that has tossed out old STAR tests in favor of new computerized Common Core tests to be piloted this spring. But Arne Duncan, U.S. secretary of education, has threatened to withhold federal funds over this plan. What's the status of this dispute?
A The conversations have continued. ... I felt that spending one more minute or one more dime on old tests based on standards that (started phasing out) three years ago made absolutely no sense. ... I had conversations with many superintendents who wanted to pilot new tests. So I took the $25 million we saved from not having to do the CSTs (California Standards Tests) to get 3 million students ready to go in field tests in March of next year. We laid out the logic of that and despite Arne Duncan's threats, which we feel are misplaced, we're doing the right thing. We went ahead and submitted a waiver application. ... Then we heard again from the field: Is there any way we could take two tests? We had offered that some were going to take English and some math. ... We came up with the idea of offering both subjects in one test. ... We think we have met the intent of the federal guidelines. We have submitted a waiver. Stop the threats, please, and move forward. We're hopeful.
Additional details about California schools and the state Department of Education are available by visiting www.cde.ca.gov.


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Nitrogen Dioxide
Current scientific evidence links short-term NO2 exposures, ranging from 30 minutes to 24 hours, with adverse respiratory effects including airway inflammation in healthy people and increased respiratory symptoms in people with asthma.
Also, studies show a connection between breathing elevated short-term NO2 concentrations, and increased visits to emergency departments and hospital admissions for respiratory issues, especially asthma.
NO2 concentrations in vehicles and near roadways are appreciably higher than those measured at monitors in the current network. In fact, in-vehicle concentrations can be 2-3 times higher than measured at nearby area-wide monitors. Near-roadway (within about 50 meters) concentrations of NO2 have been measured to be approximately 30 to 100% higher than concentrations away from roadways.
Individuals who spend time on or near major roadways can experience short-term NO2 exposures considerably higher than measured by the current network. Approximately 16% of U.S housing units are located within 300 ft of a major highway, railroad, or airport (approximately 48 million people). This population likely includes a higher proportion of non-white and economically-disadvantaged people.
NO2 exposure concentrations near roadways are of particular concern for susceptible individuals, including people with asthma asthmatics, children, and the elderly
The sum of nitric oxide (NO) and NO2 is commonly called nitrogen oxides or NOx. Other oxides of nitrogen including nitrous acid and nitric acid are part of the nitrogen oxide family. While EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) covers this entire family, NO2 is the component of greatest interest and the indicator for the larger group of nitrogen oxides.
NOx react with ammonia, moisture, and other compounds to form small particles. These small particles penetrate deeply into sensitive parts of the lungs and can cause or worsen respiratory disease, such as emphysema and bronchitis, and can aggravate existing heart disease, leading to increased hospital admissions and premature death.
Ozone is formed when NOx and volatile organic compounds react in the presence of heat and sunlight. Children, the elderly, people with lung diseases such as asthma, and people who work or exercise outside are at risk for adverse effects from ozone. These include reduction in lung function and increased respiratory symptoms as well as respiratory-related emergency department visits, hospital admissions, and possibly premature deaths.
Emissions that lead to the formation of NO2 generally also lead to the formation of other NOx. Emissions control measures leading to reductions in NO2 can generally be expected to reduce population exposures to all gaseous NOx. This may have the important co-benefit of reducing the formation of ozone and fine particles both of which pose significant public health threats.


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Knitter's Review
November 6, 2008
The people have spoken, the polls have closed, and the elections are over. In all these years I've only seen two things threaten the connection among knitters: religion and politics. (And acrylic.)
Which is why I thought this would be a fitting week for some knitterly reconciliation. I went through the results of more than 400 Knitter's Review polls to highlight the common threads that connect us as knitters.
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Venice plans 9/11 ceremony in Patriots Park
Published: Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 3:40 p.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 3:40 p.m.
A 14-foot steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center will be dedicated during a 9/11 memorial ceremony Tuesday at Patriots Park in Venice, one of several memorial programs planned in the Sarasota-Manatee area in honor of those who died in the 2001 terrorist attacks.
The program at Patriots Park on Venetia Bay Boulevard begins at 9 a.m. Participants are welcome to bring lawn chairs.
Gene Sweeney, founder of Salt of the Earth USA who led a groundbreaking for the new memorial this past summer, is seeking the names of 9/11 victims and fallen military heroes to be engraved on the memorial or the park's paver bricks.
Other 9/11 memorial programs on Tuesday include:
• "9/11 Remembrance Ceremony," 1:30 p.m., Sarasota County Fire Station 2, 2070 Waldemere St., Sarasota.
• The Manatee County Fire Chiefs Association's "Tribute to Heroes," 9:30 a.m. at Sutton Park, 600 10th Ave. W., Palmetto.
• "Sept. 11 Remembrance," 8:30 a.m. on City Center Boulevard, with guest speaker Manuel D. Alamo, a retired detective with New York City Police. Sponsored by the North Port police and fire departments.
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When thinly disguised ideological objections are in the background, the superficial public arguments that politicians employ can be off base to outright silly. This is the case in the October 5 letter by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton objecting to TransCanada's proposed Keystone XL pipeline, planned to bring 500,000 barrels of oil per day from Canada's Alberta to the USA, all the way to Texas.. Clinton is expected to make the final decision on the project sometime over the next few months but thus far, she seems inclined to approve it. She said there is "no reason to believe" the State Department is "biased in favor of the pipeline" and "it is better to get oil from a friendly neighbor like Canada than from the Middle East."
But Sen. Reid has other ideas. In his letter of October 5 he writes: "The proponents of the pipeline would be wiser to invest instead in job-creating clean energy projects, like renewable power, energy efficiency or advanced vehicles and fuels that could employ thousands of people in the United States rather than increasing our dependency on unsustainable supplies of dirty and polluting oil that could easily be exported…." "The fastest and best way to break our addiction to oil and free our country and our economy from the dangerous grip of OPEC is to develop and deploy new technologies and clean affordable alternatives that destroy demand for oil not exacerbate it."
In just a few sentences the Majority Leader presents at least five huge misinformations that have fed and made nasty the ideological divide. Clearly Reid wants a world free of fossil fuels, socially engineered to his liking. But his public justifications for his objections such as his claims on renewables being alternatives to oil are about at the same level as the claims (twice) by his then House counterpart, Nancy Pelosi that natural gas is not a "fossil fuel." In this era of dire economic outlook, the Majority Leader appears unrepentant and indeed unbending.
- Any rudimentary engineering economic calculation irrespective whether one believes in man-made, CO2-induced global climate change, peak oil or geopolitical calamities clearly shows that fossil fuels are significantly superior to any alternatives such as solar and wind. The entire twenty first century will still be dominated by fossil fuels. Countries that do not recognize this and do not put it in center stage of national policy will pay a huge price.
- "Renewable power" is not an alternative to oil or vice versa. We do not use any oil to speak of for power generation and, essentially, we do not use anything but oil for transportation. This is a cardinal mistake, a legacy of 40 years old era. Senator Reid ought to know that. In any case no wind or solar power can survive anywhere in the world without massive (and not affordable) government subsidies. In study after study it is clearly shown that green jobs cause much larger losses in other industrial jobs.
- "Advanced vehicles and fuels". What is he talking about? Vehicles have improved dramatically over the past 40 years but gasoline demand has been going up (slowed down only by economic recession.) We manage to find new uses for transportation. Fuels? Surely he is not talking about the negative energy balance corn-based ethanol or the non-existent cellulosic ethanol. None of these could exist without massive government subsidies and their impact on food prices is almost criminal.
- "Addiction to oil" a slogan used by others, from both parties is a cheap rallying cry but quite ignorant. Yes, the United States, a rich nation will use more oil than others. But, what is often missing in this debate is that the use of energy generates wealth. In fact energy and energy abundance separates rich from poor countries. The Chinese and emerging nations have understood it. Our politicians instead of advocating economic hara-kiri should level with the American people on how important energy is to our lifestyle and well-being. The cavalier attitude of environmental radicals should be exposed for what it is. It should not be an integral part of a national party's platform.
- The last time I looked, Canada, our closest ally, was not a member of OPEC. Oil from that country should be a US national policy, encouraged not objected.
The opponents to the pipeline, now aided by Harry Reid, are often people who have never seen an energy project they like. After the pipeline got a clean bill of environmental health from a reputable engineering firm, they want to start the assessment all over again and, you guessed it, not on the report's merits but because who else are clients of the firm.
This whole affair has been an outrageous spectacle from the beginning. It is about time that the American people see through all this nonsense and make realistic energy an important issue in the next election.


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Miraculously, McCallum was wrong. The early afternoon wreck inside the crowded cafe at 2205 Las Positas Road injured only one person seriously, Livermore police Sgt. John Hurd said. That person, who suffered a broken leg, was taken by ambulance to a hospital.
Three other people were treated for injuries at the scene and released. The driver of the Escalade, an elderly man who told police he mistook the gas pedal for the brake, was not injured, Hurd said.
"We got really lucky considering that the restaurant was in the middle of lunch hour," Hurd said. "We're really thankful.... All the stars lined up and it was the best possible scenario we could have asked for."
The wreck occurred about 12:45 p.m., when the driver of the Escalade put his foot on the gas instead of the brake and tore through the restaurant, Hurd said. Police said drugs and alcohol don't appear to be factors. Police did not release the identity of the driver.
Wassim Suliman, the cafe's owner, said he was home, but his wife was there when the wreck occurred. He said he rushed to the scene after getting her phone call and, when he first arrived, was certain injuries sustained by people inside the cafe would be much worse than they were.
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Malinda Cole, 82, is one of two residents that reside within the portion of the street that is closed.
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Cole attended a meeting several months ago that the city had for residents of that area.
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The plan to acquire the funding necessary for the project is to apply for a grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission.
"In order to apply for a grant with OPWC you have to fill out a complete engineer's cost estimate," said Tucker. "There are various ways to go about repairing the slip and finding the most cost effective one will be part of the engineer's cost estimate."
Depending on what the engineer's cost estimate shows, one possible way to repair the land slip would be to place drilled cassions into the ground.
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Tucker wants citizens to know that this isn't a project the city is avoiding.
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Tucker will be contacting an outside engineering firm to begin looking into retrieving a grant to fund the Bellevue repair.
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FREMONT -- Officials have identified 48-year-old David Weatherton as the man fatally shot by his son last week in what police are calling an act of self-defense, saying the man attacked two of his children with a baseball bat covered in nails.
Police are calling Weatherton's death a justifiable homicide, saying that the son shot the father Jan. 10 to protect himself and his brother -- as the older man attacked them with the bat.
A preliminary investigation by police and the Alameda County District Attorney's Office revealed that Weatherton's 27-year-old son, who lived in the home in the 39500 block of Pardee Court, shot him one time in the chest with a handgun, killing him in self-defense during the dispute, police spokeswoman Geneva Bosques said.
"At this time (the son) is not being charged," Bosques said. "It was a family dispute between the father and two sons and two (others) were present."
Police are not releasing the identity of the son, who turned himself in about two hours after the shooting, Bosques said. Information about what led to the fight has not been released.
The dispute began when an agitated Weatherton arrived at his son's home and began calling for one of his sons as he walked to the backyard where they were gathered, Bosques said. When the brothers saw their father, he was carrying the baseball bat with nails driven into it.
It is unknown if Weatherton arrived with the weapon, or if he found it in his son's home, Bosques said.
Despite the brothers' attempts to calm their father, Weatherton went after his 25-year-old son and then turned on his older son when he tried to intervene, Bosques said. The man fired one shot into his father's chest as he charged toward him with the weapon.
Police arrived at the home at 5:28 p.m. Jan. 10 and found the younger son, who had been struck by the bat, outside on the lawn with an unidentified female, Bosques said. The younger son was not taken to a hospital and details about his injuries were unknown. The older son had left the house with another friend before police arrived.
About two hours later, at 7:20 p.m., the older son walked into Fremont police headquarters, identified himself and surrendered the weapon he said was used in the shooting, police said. Investigators interviewed him and released him that night.
Bosques said it wasn't the first time officers had responded to incidents involving the family.
"We have had contact with the (father and son) in the past, including drug-related incidents," she said. "We do not know if drugs are a factor at this time. But the case is not closed as we are awaiting results of toxicology tests and an autopsy report," which will be available in about four weeks, Bosques said.
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5.222On 6 October 1943 Himmler spoke to a gathering of Reichsleiter and Gauleiter. He said:
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5.223The following year, on 5 May 1944, Himmler spoke to the generals of the Wehrmacht. According to the transcript of his speech he said:
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5.224Next on 24 May 1944 Himmler spoke to the generals again, saying:
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One of your most affordable options is a chainsaw mill, or a set of rails that attach to a chainsaw bar to help guide it through wood. Chainsaw mills aren't the most efficient way to mill lumber, but they are portable, reasonably priced, and require only a chainsaw, which you may already own.
To mill timber, begin by felling a tree, preferably one with few branches or defects, measuring at least 16 inches in diameter. Next, remove the limbs with either an axe or a chainsaw, depending on the limbs' dimensions. Then, cut — or "buck" — the log 6 inches longer than your desired finished length. Because windblown sand and debris collect in bark and can be exceedingly abrasive on a saw blade, consider first de-barking the log with a bark spud.
Careful bucking is key to creating a precise final product. Use a straightedge to ensure your cuts are uniform. If your mill doesn't come with a straightedge, you can line a ladder up to the log and secure it with screws by drilling holes into every third rung. (Be sure the screws don't extend too deep, or the chainsaw's teeth will hit them.) Use a ripping chain on your mill if possible, as it leaves a smoother finish than a standard chain. Adjust the depth, begin cutting, and you'll soon have usable lumber. Finally, you'll want to dry the lumber, though the length of drying time will vary depending on its size and the time of year.
When it's time to frame, create pegged mortise-and-tenon joints. Because this method of joining logs together doesn't require glue or nails, be precise when measuring and cutting; the more precise the removal of the wood, the snugger the fit. Mark the timbers with a large "X" where you'll create the holes and shape the tongues. Using either a circular saw or handsaw, cut into the line on the mortises, but leave the lines visible on the tenons. Chip away unwanted wood with a mallet and chisel. On the mortises, you can use a drill bit to speed up the process of removing excess wood. (You can do it all by hand with chisels, but it's very laborious.) Because all timbers are different, test mortise-and-tenon pairs as you work, or your final project won't fit together. When you're ready to assemble, fit the parts together, bore through the joint, and pin it with a hand-hewn dowel. I use ratchet straps to help position and hold large projects, such as cabins, together. Finally, remember: The sharper your tools, the easier your job.
This article and its accompanying videos are presented by the Wranglerstars, who live on the Wranglerstar Homestead and run a YouTube channel about modern homesteading, and who recently authored Modern Homesteading: Rediscovering the American Dream.
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I'd like notifications about when and where pesticides and herbicides have been sprayed in my area. Is there a place where I can look for pesticide warnings or pesticide application signs?
Over the past decade, public concern about the potential hazards associated with chemical lawn care products and services has steadily increased. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 176 million pounds of pesticides are applied on non-agricultural lands per year. Of that, at least 70 million pounds of pesticides are applied to lawns, including residential lawns, golf courses, and parks. As a result, there is widespread public exposure to pesticides in towns, cities, suburbs, and rural areas.
Notification. Pesticide application notifications allow people to take precautions to avoid direct exposure to hazardous pesticides. Twenty-three states, plus Washington D.C., have adopted laws requiring hired applicators to warn people about lawn, turf, and ornamental pesticide applications by giving prior notification to the owners of abutting properties, posting pesticide application signs, or establishing registries. Because not all U.S. households hire a lawn professional, some states also require homeowners to notify neighboring properties.
State notification laws usually require the listing of which pesticide has been applied, the location of application, and the applicant. Prior notification, if required, generally must be given 24 to 48 hours in advance.
Posting. In the states that require commercial applicators to post notification signs when they apply a pesticide to a lawn, they usually must put the pesticide application sign in a conspicuous point of access to the treated property and leave it in place for 24 hours. Warning signs vary in language but typically state something like, "Lawn Care Application: Keep off the Grass."
In Connecticut, homeowners and commercial applicators must post notification signs if applications are made within 100 yards of any property line. Wisconsin pesticide retail stores are required to provide warning signs to homeowners when they purchase pesticides.
Registries. In 16 states, a state agency or, in some cases, individual companies, have to establish a pesticide registry where people can sign up for prior notification when a commercial applicator treats a property with a pesticide. In some of those states — including Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, and Pennsylvania — individuals requesting notification must provide documentation and certification of a physician-diagnosed sensitivity to pesticides. Because these registries only provide prior notice to those who make a request to be notified, the general public is left unaware.
Under the New York state lawn pesticide notification law, counties can adopt specific provisions that require commercial applicators to provide 48 hours prior notice to all neighbors if treatment occurs within 150 feet of abutting property and require homeowners to post notification signs of lawn application.
Learn what your state's notification regulations are by looking up or contacting your state's pesticide regulatory agency. For more information on turf and lawn pesticide applications, see Beyond Pesticides' Lawns and Landscapes page.
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You don't need to purchase a commercial composting toilet to safely recycle human waste. A simple setup of a bucket, seat and sawdust — giving these toilets the name "sawdust potties" — will do. We asked members of our Facebook community about their experiences with DIY toilet setups, as well as any building or sanitation codes they had to follow. Their consensus? This natural method is unexpectedly inoffensive, and it saves water to boot. — MOTHER
I've lived with a DIY composting toilet for 13 years. I've used just about everything as a composting medium, including pine shavings, coco peat, peat moss and sawdust. Sawdust is by far the best. I found that mice loved the coco peat, and I had problems with flies until I started using sawdust. I've discovered it's best to keep as much liquid as possible out of the bucket, so I have a separate urinal. We have no code outside of the city limits here, so we didn't encounter an inspection problem. — Michael Bandeko
We add a few scoops of coffee grounds to our coir shavings and lime. Flies hate it, and it adds an earthy smell. — Beverly Jones Miller
We use a composting toilet at home as a backup for bad weather. We're planning on using it exclusively soon, as well as installing a greywater recycling system. Water conservation is a priority, and our city charges way too much for sewage. We also have a composting toilet in our RV to save water. — James Bill Riley
My mother wanted to use a piece of land that she purchased decades ago as a weekend and vacation destination. However, the newer codes in western Pennsylvania prohibited the installation of a composting toilet. The only "sewerage" system allowed was a mounded setup that would have easily cost $20,000. She ended up selling the land because the cost of the system was prohibitive, and the land wasn't worth keeping without a sewage-disposal setup. — Sarah Menchini Anstey
My husband and I once neglected to empty our composting toilet bucket before we left for two weeks in the middle of summer. Much to our surprise, there was zero smell when we returned. We've found that the bucket toilet works great and plan to use one in the off-grid cabin we're currently building. There are no codes where we are, so we'd rather go this route than shell out thousands to install and maintain a septic field. — Bee Kielb
I loved my DIY composting toilet and can't wait to have another when we settle into our new home. I thought the smell might be a problem, but it wasn't with mine. I oiled my wooden toilet with homemade rose oil and was rewarded with no offense to even the most delicate of noses. — Martha Hill
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Do I need to test my soil before growing a garden? What's the process?
If your garden has grown productively in the past, you'll probably have no problem proceeding without testing your soil. But if your plants are struggling, or if you're starting a new garden, knowing how to test soil may be useful in determining which fertilizers and amendments your plot will require to cultivate healthy crops. By having statistics about your mineral nutrition on hand, you won't apply too much or too little fertilizer.
A soil test will tell you the soil pH of your garden — that is, the numerical rating of its acidity or alkalinity — which is an important measure of your soil's makeup. According to the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, if your test shows a pH level outside a particular plant's preferred range, you'll know to expect slowed growth or ill health unless you amend the soil to accommodate the plant. (Learn more about soil pH and testing in Your Garden's Soil pH Matters.)
A soil test will also clue you in to the levels of available essential nutrients, such as phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulfur, manganese, copper and zinc. Depending on where you live, a basic soil evaluation from a state soil-testing lab can cost about $25 — though in some cases it may be free. Check with your local extension service to see whether it offers a soil-testing kit with instructions for taking and submitting a sample. Results from soil-testing laboratories will be more accurate than those from home kits, but if you're determined to go the DIY route, Missouri extension experts have singled out the $20 LaMotte home soil-testing kit as a trustworthy choice with a high accuracy rating.
Photo courtesy Water and Forage Testing Laboratory/Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Service: Contact your local extension office about how to send in a soil sample for pH and nutrient testing before you plant this season.
Amanda Sorell is an Associate Editor at MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.
Is smell a reliable way to know whether the meat in my refrigerator is rotten meat? What other signs of spoiled meat should I look for, and what role does ensuring the proper cooking temperature play in killing meat spoilage bacteria?
While a change in odor may be one symptom of spoiled meat, it's not the only sign you should rely on. If your meat smells unpleasantly pungent, you're right to toss it, but even if its scent is normal, the meat could still be spoiled. With proper cooking, however, some "rotten" meat may not make you sick — but whether you should eat it is another question.
Meat is a veritable playground for bacteria and fungi and can pose a food safety concern if not properly handled. According to Marianne Gravely at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, two different types of bacteria affect meat: pathogenic bacteria, the kind that can cause food poisoning, and spoilage bacteria, the kind that can grow even at cold temperatures, and cause foods to deteriorate and develop unpleasant odors, tastes and textures. If spoilage bacteria contaminates your meat, your nose will likely know — and you'll probably prefer not to eat the meat. Pathogenic bacteria, however, can grow rapidly in the "danger zone" — the temperature range between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit — and your senses won't be able to detect their presence, Gravely says. If you're concerned your meat may pose a food safety concern, you must weigh several other factors in determining whether to eat it, and you must properly handle and cook it.
First, consider how long the meat has been in your fridge, noting that temperatures below 40 degrees slow bacterial growth, but don't halt it completely. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, fully thawed, raw meat will remain safe to eat when stored in the refrigerator for the following time limits: Raw ground meats, poultry and seafood will keep for one to two days; raw roasts, steaks and chops will store for three to five days; and cooked meat, poultry and seafood will be good for three to four days. All meat will remain safe almost indefinitely and retain its flavor up to a year if in the freezer. Meat you have ground fresh at the butcher or that you grind yourself from whole cuts will be less likely to be contaminated with E. coli than vacuum-packed meats shipped to a grocery store from a large packer who combines scraps from many animal carcasses.
Even if the meat is safely within those storage limits, you must thaw, handle and cook it properly to eliminate the risk of food poisoning. Improper handling can significantly increase bacteria populations and the rate at which meat becomes unsafe to eat. Wash your hands before and after handling raw meat. Never thaw meat at room temperature — use a refrigerator or microwave to avoid the danger zone, in which bacteria thrive and quickly multiply. If you have properly stored and thawed your meat to avoid bacterial contamination, cook it to an internal temperature of 160 degrees to kill most harmful microbes. Use a meat thermometer to monitor the temperature, and keep the food piping hot prior to serving and storing it. (You can find cooking temperatures for meat on the Federal Food Safety's website.)
Harold McGee, author of Keys to Good Cooking, notes that microbes aren't normally present in a piece of meat's interior, but may exist if the meat has been cut into and will certainly be present in ground meat. So, you can prepare steaks and other whole cuts "rare," as long as you sear the surface, without worrying about harmful bacteria. Shellfish can contain dangerous viruses that cooking can't kill, so you should follow proper thawing and cooking instructions carefully. Eat any thawed or fresh shellfish promptly to minimize the risk.
If the meat you're hoping to devour at dinner has surpassed reasonable storage limits, inspect its color. Discoloration could signal spoilage, though a fading or darkening doesn't indicate danger. The appearance of green in particular is not good. Surface slime or skin that feels tacky to the touch are also signs of a rotting product. If your meat displays these warning signs, spoilage bacteria could have taken the meat past its prime, meaning you may taste the decay even after thorough cooking.
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Are sprouted grains and seeds a more nutritious feed for my poultry?
The best fare for your fowl includes age-appropriate feed and, if possible, the forage they'll find by free-ranging or dining on pasture in a movable pen. Countless studies have confirmed that eggs from birds raised on pasture are richer in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins A and E. Seeking better poultry nutrition, some poultry enthusiasts are sprouting grains and seed for chickens, especially when green pasture is scarce. But the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA) researched the potential benefits and concluded that sprouting does not significantly enhance the grains' nutrient levels. A review published by Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition agrees, pointing out that studies have failed to find a substantive nutrient gain when feeding birds sprouted rather than ungerminated grains. Washington State University's Vegetable Research and Extension Program has published similar findings, saying, "Many farmers soak grain [for sprouting] prior to feeding it to livestock, particularly poultry. There is little science-based information regarding this practice."
Chickens generally relish sprouts, and offering them as a treat is fine (unless the sprouts have begun to mold). However, an article from the University of California explains why feeding sprouted grains (aka "hydroponic fodder") on a larger scale isn't cost-effective: "... seeds utilize the starch stored in the seeds during the first week or so of growth, before photosynthesis and root uptake of minerals kick in …". This results in the sprouts containing 25 to 30 percent less dry matter compared with the whole grains. In most cases, this means that feeding sprouted grains would be considerably more expensive (and more labor-intensive) than feeding unsprouted grains.
Despite marketing claims that sprouted grains are a superior feed, University of Maryland extension specialist Susan Schoenian reports that, after many trials with many species in many countries, no consistent advantage has been proven. For a detailed discussion from the University of California, see Does Hydroponic Forage Production Make Sense? Learn more about feed options and find a map of organic poultry-feed suppliers at Organic Poultry Feed Suppliers Directory.
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Amanda Sorell is an Associate Editor at MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.
We heard through the tomato vine that 'Indigo Rose' tomato flavor was lacking. This newly developed variety is known for its dramatic purple hue and its antioxidant content, especially anthocyanins. Concerned that seed companies may be hyping the flavor, describing the variety as "delectable" and "sparkling," we asked members of our Facebook community to report their experiences with growing this purple tomato variety. The reviews from this informal tomato taste test were mixed; here's a sampling.—MOTHER
I grew 'Indigo Rose' this year. The fruits are stunning on the plant and vine, but lack the great flavor I was really expecting and looking forward to. — Pilar V. Hari, Washington
I grew them last year. You have to let them really ripen on the vine, until they're soft to the touch, to get the best taste. Underripe equals less flavor. They get orange on the bottom instead of green, and the purple tops get almost blackish-brown. They worked best in a mixed tomato salad, as the flavor didn't stand on its own. — Donald J. Shurtleff, Rhode Island
I grew this tomato for two years. I love the taste, which I describe as flowery. It doesn't taste like most tomatoes; it has its own unique flavor. I liked to eat it right off the vine. I'm not growing it this year because it wasn't as productive for me as other tomato varieties. If I had more garden space, I would grow several plants. — Frida Morpha, Oregon
I've trialed and grown 'Indigo Rose' tomatoes in my home garden. The plant is a fantastic producer in the heat — a big benefit to us Texas gardeners. It continues to set fruit through July and August, which is unheard of here. The fruits are beautiful, and the plants are compact, so they make great edible ornamentals for your foodscape garden. You have to let the fruits ripen on the vine for a long time — but luckily, the fruits hold on long enough to get really ripe without dropping. Is 'Indigo Rose' the sweetest tomato? No, it isn't. But is the flavor good? Yes, and the variety offers a good balance of benefits. — Leslie Halleck, Texas
It's beautiful on the vine, but its skin is incredibly thick and tannic, lending bitterness to its underwhelming flavor. This isn't an eat-off-the-vine, stand-alone tomato, but the plants are vigorous and withstand both incredibly dry and wet seasons. — Susan Noblet, Ohio
I was initially intrigued by this little tomato, but, sadly, I'm not impressed. The color of 'Indigo Rose' is gorgeous, and it blends nicely in a tomato salad, but the taste is lacking, and the plant isn't prolific. I'd rather have a 'Cherokee Purple' or 'San Marzano.' I'll save seed from my strongest plant in hopes of better luck next year. — Amy Havens Kelly, Illinois
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bedtime music, fuck you songs etc etc etc...
bedtime music - stars of the lid (nothing better to drift off to)
fuck you song - "perfect teenhood" by trail of dead
i really want to hear some female vocals song - "coattails" by low
make message boards exciting song - "holland,1945" by neutral milk hotel
i don't need her, or do i song - "headless horseman" by the microphones
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bedtime music - love delux (whole ablum) by sade
i really want to hear femal volcals - get up by amel larrieux
make message boards exciting - backpacker by sage francis
i dont need her, or do i - fuck lucy by slug
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Bedtime Music: The Iceburn Collective - The entire meditavolutions cd (its practically one song as it is)
I really want to hear some female vocals song : Pretty Girls Make Graves - "Head South" and "3 Away"
make the messageboards exciting: Cursive - Shallow Means, Deep Ends
i dont need her, or do i: sebadoh - soul and fire
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great bedtime ish for me is either of the boards of canada albums, vincent gallo or 'ballads and blues' by McCoy Tyner........
fuck you ish: madball or bulldoze, any good nyhc with rugged beatdowns....
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