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How to Care for Aging Equids' Teeth
Learn what dental problems veterinarians manage in senior horses and how owners can help monitor them.
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Are We Prepared for African Horse Sickness?
One vet recommends taking these preparation steps to help reduce the impact of an outbreak.
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Managing and Preventing Transport-Associated Fever
Most horses travel without incident, but some develop fevers that could point to potentially dangerous health problems.
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How to Care for Aging Equids' Teeth
October 31, 2014
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Most horses travel without incident, but some develop fevers that could point to potentially dangerous health problems.... Read More
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October 15, 2014
Researchers believe that increased aerobic capacity is associated with improved performance, reduced fatigue.... Read More
Choosing Corticosteroids for RAO: Systemic or Inhaled?
October 13, 2014
Which option is better? Study results suggest it depends on the horse and the severity of his condition.... Read More
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October 08, 2014
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How to Manage a Collapsed Foal
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Weak or recumbent foals require early veterinary intervention. Here's what to watch for.... Read More
What Causes Equine Grass Sickness?
September 29, 2014
Scientists are getting closer to determining what toxins could be behind this deadly condition.... Read More
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September 19, 2014
From feeding and training to shoeing and warm-up protocols, learn how to keep your dressage horse fit to perform.... Read More
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September 16, 2013
The program is designed to help students navigate the opportunities available after graduation as an intern.... Read More
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September 14, 2013
The awards were established recognize and support significant accomplishments by BEVA members.... Read More
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Paul Jepson, BVSc MSc MRCVS, has been appointed as new BEVA president for 2013-14.... Read More
Wobbler Syndrome: An Increasingly Recognized Problem
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Many wobbler cases can be managed successfully thanks to increased appreciation by owners and veterinarians.... Read More
Assessing Elimination Rates of International Endurance Rides
November 22, 2012
Very little evidence-based information currently exists on reasons and rates of elimination from competition.... Read More
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November 19, 2012
Bone fractures in horses, whether catastrophic or microscopic, heal through a complex sequence of events.... Read More
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November 14, 2012
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Geriatric horses often suffer tendon and ligament injuries for reasons unique to their age group.... Read More
Cannon Bone Fractures in Sport Horses vs. Racehorses
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Researchers found that clinical signs of cannon bone fractures in sport horses and racehorses were similar.... Read More
Advances in Equine Joint Pain Management
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Conditioning Joint Cartilage through Early Exercise
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Alaric lives!�Matt Davis�is returning to�The Vampire Diaries�for Season 6 as a series regular, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.
As everyone raced to save the Other Side on Thursday's season finale, a few familiar faces, including Lexi (Arielle Kebbel) and Alaric, returned. But while Lexi was�sucked up into the atmosphere, Alaric was left standing alongside his friends.�
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First introduced midway through Season 1, Alaric started as a vampire hunter and history teacher at Mystic Falls High, but soon became a surrogate parent to Elena and Jeremy, and a drinking buddy to Damon. (There was also his�epic dance moves�when Klaus inhabited his body.) During Season 3, Original mama Esther turned Alaric into a crazy Original she could use to kill off her family, but also bound him to Elena. When Elena careened off the bridge and died in the Season 3 finale, so did Alaric. Following his death, Alaric returned twice as a ghost in Season 4 — once when�Damon visited his grave�and again to, well,�drink with Damon�— and then in the�100th episode.
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Grilled/Broiled Citrus Salmon Salad; Potato-Crusted Salmon
These two recipes couldnt be more different. One features good old potato chips, while the other could be out of Gourmet magazine and we say vive la differénce!
Potato-Crusted Salmon
Potato chips take a deserved beating for their nutritional drawbacks, including high-glycemic starch and fat. But the volume of starch in this coating is small, and if you choose a brand fried in hi-oleic safflower or sunflower oil, the fat wont be unhealthful. Plus, potato chips make a great crust for salmon! (Adapted from a recipe by Dave Lieberman, author of Young & Hungry, and host of Food Network's "Good Deal with Dave Lieberman.")
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1 (24 oz avg.) boneless wild sockeye salmon fillet
Kosher sea salt
Organic black pepper
One 5.5 oz bag kettle-cooked potato chips
Zest of 1/2 lime
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
Organic extra virgin olive or macadamia nut oil
Grilled/Broiled Citrus Salmon Salad
Just top the salad with the grilled (or broiled) citrusy salmon for a light warm-weather repast.
Serves 4
1 organic orange or tangerine
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4 (6 oz each) skinless-boneless wild salmon fillet portions (or one 24 oz fillet)
1/4 cup chopped green onions
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4 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves
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Adhering to Heart Health
Adhering to Heart Health
06.12.13 | By Preet Bilinski
Every 39 seconds an American dies from cardiovascular disease, and more than 83 million Americans have at least one type of the disease, the American Heart Association (AHA) reports. But today, America's biopharmaceutical research companies are developing 215 medicines for two of the leading causes of death of Americans – heart disease and stroke.
However, death rates from heart disease and stroke are falling, thanks in large part to new medicines. Advances in medicine helped cut deaths from heart disease by 30 percent between 2001 and 2011, according to the CDC. In the late 1950s, cardiovascular deaths were on the rise and doctors had few tools to treat their patients. Today, doctors have many ways to treat cardiovascular disease. The medicines in the pipeline represent new scientific approaches to treating and preventing heart disease and stroke. These medicines – all in human clinical trials or under review by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – include:
- 30 for heart failure, which impacts approximately 5.1 million Americans.
- 29 for lipid disorders, such as high cholesterol, which affect nearly 100 million adults in the U.S.
- 19 for stroke, which affects more than 22,000 people each year in the United States.
- 17 for hypertension, which impacts approximately 78 million Americans.
Many of these potential medicines use cutting-edge technologies and new scientific methods, such as a gene therapy that uses a patient's own cells to treat heart failure; a medicine that blocks the transfer of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL); and a genetically-engineered medicine that dissolves clots to treat stroke.
Additionally the progress against cardiovascular disease has had a profound impact on helping to control health care costs. Cardiovascular diseases cost society more than $312 billion a year. And the AHA projects that future costs will increase. Annual costs of stroke-related care are expected to increase by 129% to $240.6 billion by 2030. Costs associated with congestive heart failure (CHF) could more than double to $70 billion by 2030. This estimated 46% increase in incidence could result in every U.S. taxpayer paying $244 annually for CHF expenses, not just those with the disease, in 2030.
Extensive evidence shows that appropriate use and adherence to medicines play an important role in decreasing spending on medical services. For example, a recent Congressional Budget Office report announced a changed to their scoring methodology that recognized the beneficial impact that use of prescription medicines has on reducing spending on other medical services in Medicare. The potential for savings is magnified within certain chronic diseases, like CHF. A recent study published in The American Journal of Managed Care found that improved adherence to medication following the expansion of drug coverage under Medicare Part D led to nearly $2.6 billion in savings to medical expenditures annually among beneficiaries with CHF. The study, supported by PhRMA, also found that improving adherence to recommended levels could save Medicare another $1.9 billion annually, leading to $22.4 billion over 10 years.
More than the savings, however, adherence to prescribed therapies is a potential lifesaver, since many people can reduce their odds of heart disease and stroke by leading healthy lifestyles and, when necessary, taking medication.


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What is a userlevel PMS.exe launcher actually doing? Its a compiled binary, C maybe and presumably spawns an external java.exe process. if I wanted to give it finetuned JVM options, choose which one from the seven JVM should be used, etc... I took a source dump from the Subversion and could not find PMS.exe sources to see and possible taylor it.
If remember right WinRun4J is shown as myapp.exe in a tasklist. PMS.exe spawns an external process so is an anonyomous java.exe process. If you have PMS.exe configuration and/or sources available we could see if WinRun4J can be used. First just a convenience tryout for anyone who cares.
Still all jars, resources and config files would b as is today . Nothing is inside an exe wrapper...which I do not prefer making Java apps too invisible and shady


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Spurs V Inter 2nd Leg
Well done SB, sadly you were much closer than the rest of us with you last prediction.
I suspect this second leg will be a much tougher challenge for us, not least because Bale and Lennon are both out. Is Ade currently injured? I think he had a knee injury. I believe Dempsey is also unfit for this game, leaving our midfield/attacking options limited at best.
I'd go with:
Walker Caulker Vertonghen Naughton
Livermore Parker
Gylfie Dembele Holty
Gylfie, Dembele and Holtby would be fluid behind Defoe. Although I'm not convinced by Livermore yet, in the first leg they couldn't cope with Dembele or Parker in midfield, so Livermores physicality should/could be useful.
I suspect AVB will go with Friedel and BAE not Naughton and Lloris
joe=31- 2-1 Gylfie
We need to bounce back from the Liverpoo game, the San Siro is not the easiest of places to go and get a result, despite Inter's relatively poor form we will need to be on our game to get a win.
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Well, we were awful against Inter and still managed to get through. Let's hope this game will be a wake up call. I still think we've got a shot at winning the Europa League and finishing top 4 in the premier but they've gotta step it up. We weren't bad against Liverpool but 2 mistakes cost us the game. Let's hope we don't throw it all away again this season. COYS!!!
Well, judging by the opinion of some European experts, the Magpies have taken one of the better teams in the competition out. So, it's down to us guys again to keep the path clear for you guys and take Benfica out of it.
H---from the obliging north.
What to make of that then eh?
Personally, I thought going for the away goal was the right thing, but I was a bit surprised to see that AVB had gone for both Daffy/Ade up front.
I missed the first half, but thought a few looked under par in the second.
I'm still not convinced by the new signings and although I thought that Holtby looked class in a few of the touches he had when he first joined, he looked out of it to me (lacking match fitness?) last night.
But again, we get a result that maybe went against the run of play and we're through to the next round.
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Basel then - the 'easiest' of the teams?
After a traumatic 90 at least you guys went for it in the extra instead of farting about. The big negative again is the Milan supporters---pack of moronic whankers.
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FABONGRASS FABONGRASS Mar 14, 2013 22:58 Flag
Think it is highly unfair that when the game goes to extra time, the away goal still counts.
Not that i was hoping Spurs would lose, you understand.
I think as we dont need to win this tie as it stands, I would go with the following line up
Naughton Dawson Vertongen Caulker BAE
Walker Dembele Parker Siggy
That would make us tight at the back and allow Vert to move into MF when we go forward and Walker to provide the pace on the right.
Remmah=31- 1-2 Caulker
joe=31- 2-1 Gylfie
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Adebayor is brutal to watch. Please sell him off!!
SB=35- 0-2 palacio
Remmah=31- 1-2 Caulker
joe=31- 2-1 Gylfie
id rest parker,defoe,vertoghen & dembele. keep them fresh for Fulham.
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Iowa museum finds missing tortoise in elevator
Published: Friday, April 5, 2013 at 7:28 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, April 5, 2013 at 7:28 a.m.
DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — An 18-pound African leopard tortoise who went missing from an Iowa museum has been found alive in an elevator in the building.
KWWL-TV (http://bit.ly/Zb7sED) reports that officials at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque believe the tortoise named Cashew was stolen, but that the thief quietly returned the animal.
The museum says a visitor found Cashew on the elevator floor Thursday. She appears to be in good health.
The museum discovered Cashew was missing Tuesday from an exhibit with a 4-foot glass wall. Museum officials suspected she was taken as a prank or to sell.
Museum officials are reviewing surveillance video to try to figure out exactly what happened and find a possible suspect.
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Lafourche Bridge closing Monday
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The Raceland lift span bridge over Bayou Lafourche on La. 182 connecting La. 1 to La. 308, will close for maintenance from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday.
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I've been thinking lately about a classic battle between two vicious animals.What would happen if an enraged chimp went up against a trained pit bull? Neither animal feels fear or inhibition or mercy. You've heard about the recent chimp attacks against humans. With the strength and fury of 10 men, the chimps ripped off faces, gouged out eyes, chewed off complete hands, left their victims a sad, mutilated mess. When one human victim of a chimp attack went on Oprah recently, she had to wear a veil to cover what once was a face.And what about the awesome strength and brutality of a pit bull? They don't let go. They will rip to shreds a helpless five year old baby. These dogs are so fierce they should put them in zoos, with a sign that reads, "These monsters used to roam the streets."Lest you think I'm cruel imagining what these two animals might do to each other, think of the movie King Kong. Didn't that pit a gorilla against a dinosaur? That was an awesome fight. Why can't I wonder about a good match like this one? I'd like to imagine that the chimp might win against the bull. However, I don't know. Would you like to see this fight? What if it featured the most fearsome of each species? How much would you pay to watch. What would happen, do you think?
Would it change matters if it was a trained chimp against an enraged pitbull?Like a Nun on the Run, I'm terrible fun.
I'd put my money on chimp. Thumbs and intelligence win."OK, I quit. You win. Last post. The end. Goodbye." - Stu, 1 October 2007
Picture it: two magnificent creatures, both magnificent murderers, at the top of their game. It's a matter of pride among both animals, which one is most vicious, most talented at tearing the other apart. Believe me, both beasts are experts at tearing others apart. Let 'em go at each other. This could be a great sport. I don't feel sorry for them. I don't think either can feel pain!
I agree that the Chimp would win because of intelligence too. Also the Chimp has the advanatge that it can climb and swing around and possible drop objects on the dog.TWAT.
So you're saying intelligence wins against a pit bull? I don't know about that. I think it'd be a great war. If I had to bet $1,000, I'd put it on the pit bull. The little "street thug" would clamp down and not even a Haitian earthquake would persuade it to release.
Where exactly is this fight taking place? That could have a big impact on the outcome. The forest? The pleasant grasslands? Asda carpark?Like a Nun on the Run, I'm terrible fun.
In a large cage.
The strength and cunning fighting of the chimp would provide victory. On a related matter, I recently read about a confrontation between a pitbull (one of my least liked animals) and one of my favourites (the Tasmanian Tiger or Thylacine) having just returned from Tasmania. This is apparently what happened when one of the best domesticated fighting dogs from the northern hemisphere faced the marsupial dog from the south: "A bull-terrier once set upon a wolf (thylacine) and bailed it up in a niche in some rocks. There the wolf stood, with its back to the wall, turning its head from side to side, checking the terrier as it tried to butt in from alternate and opposite directions. Finally, the dog came in close, and the wolf gave one sharp, fox-like bite, tearing a piece of the dog's skull clean off, and it fell with the brain protruding, dead." ~ Hugh Mackay (quoted by Le Souef and Burrell 1926)Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacine).....as evidenced here, the jaws of this animal could crush skulls. Likewise, it's nearest living relative - the Tasmanian Devil - has the strongest bite of any mammal alive today (about 10 times the psi [pounds per square inch] of the most powerful canines). Even though the Tassie devil is shy and quite small, it is suspected it would even have the advantage over a dingo in a one to one....Tasmanian DevilRichard Kingsmill (Triple J FM): "Do you mind if we throw to a song by your old man?. Duncan Jones (Bowie's Son): "Oh God ... if you have to ... OK ... but have a look at Nick Armstrong and The Thieves"
It's very sad the Tasmanian Tiger is extinct, especially since the last one in captivity died of neglect, locked out of its shelter during a freezing night. I wish there were at least several left; we could fight one against a pit bull and see what happens. It would be fun to see a monstrous thug get its ass beat.
Depends how intelligent the chimp is; intelligent enough to grab the legs and rip them apart, hence tearing the dogs heart? Mind you, if the monkey was that clued up it would probably be carrying a revolver.
If that particular thug had taken away the well being of humans or harmless animals, then yes, I'd have no problem leaving the gate open for it to play with my pet thylacine. Richard Kingsmill (Triple J FM): "Do you mind if we throw to a song by your old man?. Duncan Jones (Bowie's Son): "Oh God ... if you have to ... OK ... but have a look at Nick Armstrong and The Thieves"
what 's the next fight? a python against........TWAT.
Let's make it truly interesting:The chimp has a miniature tape player on a neckace that plays a loop wherein an authoritative voice commands: BAD DOG! NO! SIT! I SAID, SIT!!!!The Pit Bull has a modified grenade launcher strapped to his back that shoots a banana 20 feet into the air every five seconds.Now, who wins?____Kid, you've paid your dues...dues and dues. ~J. Tweedy
A: EveryoneI don't walk it like I talk it cause I run it
In reply to:Mind you, if the monkey was that clued up it would probably be carrying a revolver.
Mind you, if the monkey was that clued up it would probably be carrying a revolver.
then again if you trained the chimp how to use a gun against the dog then maybe he would win.TWAT.
shit you've put on weight.TWAT.
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I'd put my money on chimp. Thumbs and intelligence win.
I am reliably informed that a pit bull will cease and desist an attack on a person or animal, if a finger (or thumb) is inserted into it's anus.Of course it doesn't have to be your finger ... you could use someone else�s digit.Or otherwise use a stick, broom handle, fishing rod, oboe ... whatever takes your fancy.Maybe use this very stylish Obama Finger Puppet.Clicky pic....
Surely sticking your finger up anyone or anything's arse would stop it from attacking whatever it was fixated on but several seconds later result in a new target getting completely mauled?That's like saying, I'll get that skinhead to stop beating up that guy by blowing him a kiss.Like a Nun on the Run, I'm terrible fun.
In reply to:Surely sticking your finger up anyone or anything's arse would stop it from attacking whatever it was fixated on but several seconds later result in a new target getting completely mauled?
Surely sticking your finger up anyone or anything's arse would stop it from attacking whatever it was fixated on but several seconds later result in a new target getting completely mauled?
The idea is that it would stop the pit bull for a few seconds, thus giving you enough time to hit back or hopefully for a quick dash to safety.(There�s always the chance that the pit bull might like it).Before the finger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . After the finger . ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Seriously though, the only chance you would have against a pit bull, would be to poke your fingers (or punch) into its eye/s.Most animals, if poked in the eye back off..... No animal will keep attacking if its getting badly hurt.There have been surfers attacked by a shark and have been able to save themselves by poking the sharks in the eye.
I think that's just what the chimp would be doing!
Everyone knows that the true Guv'nors of all fighting animals are kangaroos with boxing gloves on. Admittedly, with aforementioned boxing gloves on, they'd be unable to stick their marsupial fingers up a pit bull's hoop but, frankly, they'd just simply jab their way to glorious victory against either foe. God's footballer hears the voices of angelsAbove the choir at Molineux
You're right, I never thought of the dangerous kangaroo. The kangaroo would easily outpoint an enraged chimp or pit bull.
The following website ... 'Interspecies Conflict' gives the win to the chimpanzee.Yet this site 'here' seems to suggest it�s a victory for the pitt-bull.Either way it will be a gruesome fight, both animals instinctively go for tremendous mutilation.....................................................................................................................................................................................I have no big sympathy for Pit bulls or chimpanzees, which shouldn't be owned by people as pets.Both creatures are vicious animals and extremely unpredictable. There have been many cases of these 'pets' turning on their owners and maiming or killing them. Having a chimp or pit-bull at your home is like having a tiger in your home. It's not really very different, they�re all very dangerous beasts.Frightening story 'here' of what a chimp can do to a human in a few seconds.
Do you mean there's a site devoted to this subject? That's barbaric and tasteless. Whom can I contact about this?
Oh fuck you what would a swan do? Throw its feathers against a pit bull? Oh that's scary. I hope it doesn't tickle the thug to death.


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Skim is a free PDF reading and note-taking app for Mac OS X that is designed to make reading research papers and manuals better.
Just like in Preview, you can search, scan, and zoom through PDFs, but you also get some custom features for your workflow, like:
- Adding and editing notes
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Since updating to El Capitan, SKIM has been freezing constantly. I can scroll, but any use of the search function leads to a "App not responding" and having to force quit.
The notes and highlights don't show in other PDF readers (eg: Preview.app, Chrome PDF plugin). Export as 'PDF with embedded notes' for this to work (See FAQ).
Also, can't add bookmarks to PDF. (eg: like Foxit Reader (Windows)).
(actually it's the last 5 pages)
A subtle but brilliant feature of Skim is that when you have the contents pane open on the left, showing page thumbnails, it uses a dark blue highlight to highlight the page you're on, but also a medium and light blue highlight to show the last two pages you were on. This is incredibly convenient if you are jumping from the text of an article to the bibliography or footnotes.
Amazing! Skim is unbeatable for people who take notes in PDFs. You can search Skim notes in other apps, like BibDesk, Leap, EagleFiler, the Finder, and Spotlight.
Here's a tip for Skim users: download BSP and add Skim notes to it by clicking on + and choosing a .skim file. Now, whenever you use Spotlight, individual Skim notes will appear in a separate group in the search results. You can also create Saved Searches (a.k.a. Smart Folders) in the Finder to search only your Skim notes.
a little better than Preview.
Why it isn't possible to assign internal links??? (big question)
Combined with my 24" imac this is taking me a long way towards the utopia of a paperless office. I use it for highlighting key points texts and research papers and then simply copy the automated notes it creates into my own study notes document. Great app. Would be great to see the annotations in preview, maybe I'm missing something.
An excellent and extremely useful little piece of software, much better than OS X's Preview.
A FANTASTIC app. I've used it to mark up research papers and it's great.
One complaint I see on this page is that you can't view annotations you make with Skim in other PDF editors. That's because Skim doesn't modify the actual PDF. It stores the "skim notes" in a separate file. You can still export the file as a PDF with embedded notes though... so you CAN share the annotations with others.
i hate this, i tried it... when you open the PDF's in preview, the notes aren't saved... so there's no point in sharing the PDF with others cuz they can't see your notes. best way to edit a PDF is probably with Illustrator or Acrobat Pro.
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Liverpool Message Board
Team to face West Brom at Anfield?
Perhaps this one could be relatively easy considering the performances in the last 2 games. WBA gave us a tonking on the season opener but it was a bizarre affair with the Gera wonder goal followed by the double penalties, sending off etc. WBA started the season fantastically then seem to have hit a rough patch though watching them against Spurs, it really did take that spitting incident to lose them the game.
Lukaku is exactly the kind of player to trouble us, similar to Benteke, anyone that is physical with pace and agression often does, thinking Walters, Giroud and that plasterer from Oldham ;)
Carragher has to stay in on credit for me, he has been brilliant, he is really taking his chance like a hungry kid. Remember we have an away trip to Zenit before a Swansea home fixture to account for too.
Subs: Jones, Skrtel, Wisdom, Allen, Shelvey, Sterling, BoriniSort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
LFC_Armchair_Supporter LFC_Armchair_Supporter Feb 12, 2013 07:06 Flag
If we had good players and a good manager then I'd have laid odds that we'd have won last nights game easily..
Nowadays I'd be more likely to win the jackpot in the Lotto than LFC to win a run iof games..
Look how how the mighty have fallen..
FSG sack Rodgers for the good of our beloved club.. Do your research on a manager whose had continued success in the EPL in the past and appoint him.
No more gambles on a young manager whose only ever known mid table success. As they'll only make us a midtable team.. As proven by Rodgers..
LFC_Armchair_Supporter LFC_Armchair_Supporter Feb 11, 2013 10:53 Flag
It has to be a win nothing less will do..
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"IF" we win, we will be 10-9-7..
So, "IF" that happens, we'll earn 3 points, move back into 7th, and close a little ground on one in front of us, BUT..
What will Rodgers do then, since 9-9-9 seems his plan as you suggest?
Do you think he will then try to intentionally draw 1, and intentionally lose 3 in his next 4 matches, so we're 10-10-10?
Seems you were onto a pattern, and a win today, really throws a wrench into Rodgers' plan that you've caught onto..
9-9-9 has a nice ring to it, but surely not as nice as 10-10-10!
Yes but was just a strain, should be fit to start on Monday
Agreed Jason we dropped certainly two points against City and less certainly maybe against Arsenal.
Now, watch us drop three to West Brom! That´s the "bad predictability" we have to get rid of sharpish if we want to make real upward progress in the league.
LFC_Armchair_Supporter LFC_Armchair_Supporter Feb 5, 2013 23:25 Flag
We can't afford to draw or lose this game.. so I'm gonna stick my neck out.. we'll win this.
There is no easy game anymore these days. Oldham showed us, QPR held City and won at Chelsea, Southampton outplayed Utd @ OT, and Wigan pull off miracles year after year..
That said, we started off bad against these guys, and they're in a bad run right now, but that's what makes it dangerous, and where we tend to have banana peels. Lukaku gave us a nightmare when he came on, while down to 10 men, and I recall Carra beaten by him a few times.
I wouldn't be surprised if he was in, but on the flip, this is the first kick up the backside I can remember Skrtel getting, and he is too good to not get out of this, plus like you say, @ Zenit, then Swans, so I'm sure they both play and even Agger may need a blow considering his freakish health !
Grobbelaar, Carra, Borini, Shelvey, Sterling, Allen, Assaidi (think he's been in training, if not, then Suso or Wisdom.
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Hi Jase, think you misinterpreted my first sentence, I was reffering to the team selection being an easy one rather then the game, on the contrary, it worries me greatly! The only times I have actually bet on us this season have been Mansfield and Norwich, that tells you I am not one for complacency!
I absolutely agree, they are in a rut but so often over the years, we have provided the boost (or corner turn) to out of form clubs and individuals.
I am a little stuck on the Carragher issue now, I never wanted him near the 11 before but it is so hard to appreciate vocality and organisational qualities from a tv screen or even amongst a noisy crowd. All of a sudden having been pretty decent individuals, our defence is now desperately quiet and it seems we need Carra, such a quickly fickle game! I think it would be very unfair to take Carra's starting spot away from him now without a slip up, whilst I don't really know what Skrtel had done wrong in the first place.
If anything, neither he or Agger have been completely commanding but as you say, perhaps this is the Downing/Henderson/Enrique style kick up the butt.
Another thing I found quite interesting was how Hendo started centrally against Arsenal with Suaro wide left then they switched roles for Man City though they both move about quite a bit.
GROBBELAR???? Jason. You been on the pop?
Joking apart, I´d put Skrtl in and leave Agger on the bench. Otherwise the same.


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The Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse will host a tribute to Pete Seeger, the folk music legend who died Jan. 27.
The tribute is at 8 p.m. Monday (Feb. 3) at the Berkeley venue. Admission is free, with access granted on a first come, first served basis.
This "Good night, Pete" memorial is hosted by Holly Near and also will feature Ronnie Gilbert, Barbara Dane, Johnny Harper, Country Joe McDonald, Wavy Gravy, Vicki Randle, Lichi Fuentes, Fernando Feña Torres, Joel Rafael, Evie Ladin, Keith Terry, Erik Pearson, Gerry Tenney, Bill Amanteek, Robin Flower, Barbara Higbie, Shelley Doty, Roy Zimmerman and Blame Sally.
Tenney will host a song circle in the lobby at 7 p.m., which is also when doors open.
A statement posted on the Freight's website provides more details about the event:
"Pete's life has touched us all. We are all acutely saddened by his death and at the same time, deeply grateful for what he has given us. We expect many people will want to come together here at the Freight, to honor this beloved man and folk hero. We'll put out as many chairs as we can, and will accommodate as many people as safely possible. Some may have to stand, but at least we'll be together to say our `goodbyes' to Pete."
For more information, visit www.thefreight.org.
If you can't actually make it out to the show, there are other ways to experience this tribute to Seeger.
The show will stream live on Concert Window (www.concertwindow.com). It costs $1 to view the stream. Also, it will be broadcast live on KRCB (91 FM) and KPFA (94.1 FM and www.kpfa.org). The KPFA broadcast will be archived online for two weeks.
Also, if the Freight reaches capacity, there will be a viewing party of the live stream at the nearby East Bay Media Center.
New to Seeger's music? Here's a look at four of his most timeless songs:
1. "If I Had a Hammer" -- Seeger co-wrote the song with Lee Hays in 1949 as an anthem for the Progressive Movement and efforts to improve conditions for the working class. It was originally released as "The Hammer Song" by Seeger's group, the Weavers, and was later recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary, among many others.
2. "Turn! Turn! Turn! (to Everything There Is a Season)" — Simply put, this is one of the most amazing — and lasting — tunes in popular music history. Seeger drew the verses straight from the Bible, added a chorus and a closing line, and the result was pure folk music gold. The best-known version of this song was delivered by the Byrds, who hit No. 1 with "Turn! Turn! Turn!" in 1965.
3. "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" — This mesmerizing number addresses a similar theme as "Turn! Turn! Turn!," yet in much more somber fashion. It's a chilling meditation on life and death, with a heavy emphasis on the latter. It's been covered by everyone from Joan Baez and Harry Belafonte to Olivia Newton-John and Dolly Parton.
4. "We Shall Overcome" — Seeger greatly helped popularize this folk standard, which would become a key anthem for the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. The song's roots can reportedly be traced back to the old gospel song "I'll Overcome Someday." Bruce Springsteen delivers a great version on his Seeger tribute album, "We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions."
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Published: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 8:44 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 8:44 p.m.
First responders say a 30-year-old woman lost her footing and fell about 30 feet into Wintergreen Falls while she out hiking with friends in DuPont State Recreational Forest Tuesday.
The woman was hiking with friends around 5:45 p.m. when she fell and suffered a severe head injury, Valley Hill Fire and Rescue Public Information Officer Alan Shaver said.
First responders said she had an "altered level of consciousness and appeared to not be with it as far as what was going on," Shaver said.
She was airlifted by MAMA air ambulance to Mission Hospital.
This was the first call of the year involving a fall at a waterfall for Valley Hill.
Shaver encourages those visiting one of the area's more than 200 waterfalls to be aware of their surroundings and avoid slippery rocks.
Henderson County EMS and DuPont Forest rangers also responded.
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Methuen heroin bust nets five from Manchester
Jose Ramone Rivera, 34, 253 Spruce St., Patricia Sue Tompkins, 30, 253 Spruce St., Shauna Marie Gionet, 21, 59 Dudley St., Eric James Kelly, 29, 128 Central St. and Miguel Jose Maurin, 20, 363 Manchester St., all of Manchester, were arrested at 6:24 p.m. on Broadway at the Route 213 interchange.
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WASHINGTON (December 7, 2012)—U.S. House Speaker John Boehner says there's been no progress in negotiations on how to avoid a plunge of the so-called fiscal cliff of tax hikes and spending cuts and called on President Barack Obama to come up with a new offer.
Boehner told reporters Friday outside his Capitol Hill office that the president needs to get serious with the combination of tax hikes and cuts set to kick in after the first of the year.
The Republican leader accused the president of, "slow-walking" the economy toward the edge of the fiscal cliff.
Boehner called White House aides' comments that Mr. Obama was willing to go over the cliff "reckless talk."
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Wednesday, 10/11/2006
Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA
Set 1: Gotta Jibboo, Goodbye Head > Push On 'Til the Day, Night Speaks to a Woman, Shine, Spin
Set 2: What's Done, Heavy Things > Mud City, Come As Melody, Plasma, 46 Days[1] > Twist[1]
Encore: Jam[2] > First Tube[1]
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[2] Mike on bass and guitar; Trey on organ and guitar.
Notes: Mike joined TAB for "46 Days" through the end of the show. At times, the jam preceding "First Tube" featured Trey on organ and Mike on lead guitar.
Musicians: Trey Anastasio, Jennifer Hartswick, Ray Paczkowski, Christina Durfee, Jeff Sipe, Tony Hall, Mike Gordon (Guest)


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NH Liberty Act strikes at federal overreach
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Passing a bill that would keep the state from cooperating in the arrest or detention of U.S. citizens without due process would send a message to the federal government that the practice is wrong, supporters of the legislation told a New Hampshire Senate hearing on Tuesday.
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The soulful sound of the blues flowed from the Lafayette ballroom Friday as hundreds of attendees packed inside the hotel for the 19th annual Red, White and Blues Fest.
The yearly event draws music lovers from far and wide and this year was no exception.
"I'm from out of town and a friend told me about it. I'm a big blues fan," said Scott Robinson, 56, of Carrollton, Ky.
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Cleveland musician Austin "Walkin' Cane" performs on his acoustic slide guitar during Friday night's 19th annual Red, White and Blues Fest inside the Lafayette Hotel.
Marietta resident Friday Knight was enjoying the festival with friends, but was disappointed the event was not being held outside this year.
"We like the outside environment, but we still like the socialization," said Knight, 59.
The event is typically held in the hotel's parking lot, but a cloudy forecast led to an early morning decision to move the festival indoors, said ReStore Marietta's Karen Briley.
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July 12-Merchants and Artist Walk, 6 to 9 p.m., downtown Marietta.
July 13 and 14-River Front Roar, all day Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Ohio River levee.
July 19-20-Sweet Corn Festival, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Muskingum Park.
July 27-28-Harmar Days, historic Harmar Village.
The event is one of the year's biggest fundraisers for ReStore, an organization that strives to stimulate the downtown economy and improve the quality of life in Marietta.
"The proceeds from this will go to beautification projects like the hanging flower baskets, the flags and the holiday decorations," said Briley, who chaired this year's Red, White, and Blues Fest committee.
Most attendees did not seem fazed by the indoor relocation, simply setting up their lawn chairs inside the ballroom.
For some, like Marietta residents Jeff and Suzanne Walker, the blues festival was a first-time experience.
"We've only lived here 15 years and this is our first time," joked Jeff, 48.
Added Suzanne, "Jeff loves the blues and yesterday was his birthday."
It was a nice treat having the opportunity to catch some great blues performers in Marietta, said the Walkers.
For performer Long Tall Deb, the festival feels like home away from home.
Deb Landolt first played the festival in 2005, but Friday was her first time fronting her own festival performance.
"I just wanna play for the hometown folks," said Landolt, a Texas native who now calls Columbus home.
Dennis Tarman of Byesville has also been a longtime fan of the festival.
Sporting a T-shirt from the 1998 festival, Tarman said Marietta has proven to be very supportive of the blues.
"People here want to hear this type of music. It's a dying art and somebody's got to keep it alive," he said.
Also performing Friday night was solo artist Austin "Walkin' Cane," of Cleveland and Ricky Nye Inc., of Cincinnati.
Nye first performed at the festival 14 years ago and said he enjoys playing in Marietta where he has made several friends in the blues scene.
"It's a really beautiful city," added Nye. "You can't beat that river town feeling."
Whether a first-timer or a festival regular, the festival continues to be popular because the blues are something everyone can relate to, said Briley.
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A Medina man who successfully warded off repeat drunken-driving charges for riding his Segway while intoxicated is now suing the city and its police department, saying that his repeat arrests were tantamount to harassment because they knew his actions were not illegal.
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Chippewa Falls, WIS. (WEAU)-Evie Schaller, the Cardinals shortstop said, "I just don't really think about it. I just go up there knowing what I can do and do what I can do."
What Chippewa Falls shortstop Evie Schaller is capable of doing, is hitting a grand slam in a 2012 state tournament game, setting a state record for the most RBI's in a single game at seven, and a state record for the most home runs by a single player in the state tournament; all this while leading the Cardinals to the school's first team state title.
"You know when you have a three hitter like Evie, who you know you can count on almost every game to come through with a pretty big hit, to drive some runs in. And then when you surround her with the hitters that we were able to surround her with this year, it makes it even that much better because it's hard to pitch around her," said Jared Faherty, the Cardinals' Head Softball Coach.
With a batting average of .516, including 17 home runs and 54 RBI's, Evie chooses to let her numbers do the talking, and her team is all ears, as the humble slugger's defense was also impressive with a .932 fielding percentage.
Faherty said, "She's been a leader for us this whole year and even the last couple of years in a quiet way. I think she always led even without being necessarily thought of as her being the leader."
Deanie Schaller, Cardinals' outfielder and Evie's sister said, "It makes me want to be as good as she is and she really helps the team out a lot. And I just want to be like her when I get up to that level."
"She's being there to push us all and she's greatly improved and she's the reason why we won this, " said Val Hayes, Cardinals' infielder.
Evie was honored as the 2012 Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association Division 1 Player of the Year.
Schaller said, "I plan on just getting myself better on defense and offense still and helping our team go to state and win again. And after, I'm hoping to play D1."


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2012 Spring Habitat Conditions in Canada
Posted May 9, 2012
The following is a compilation of environmental conditions relative to breeding waterfowl submitted by DUC field staff. These observations are not based on systematic surveys or intended to describe hunting conditions.
In the British Columbia/Western Boreal Forest Region, nesting has been delayed along the British Columbia coast. Birds arrived at the usual time in the territories, where ponds are just starting to open up.
Habitat conditions have improved in several portions of the Prairie Region, although spring runoff was generally below normal in Alberta. Spring arrived early in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, where early-arriving ducks are now nesting. Spring was also early in the Eastern Region. March temperatures were much warmer than usual, and most migrants arrived early.
British Columbia
The coast experienced wet conditions through much of March and April. This moisture, combined with cooler temperatures, has resulted in a higher-than-normal snowpack for the south coast and Vancouver Island regions. This may cause flooding in local rivers depending on May temperatures. The wet weather has delayed Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island farmers from getting into the fields. Many ducks and geese have moved through the area to breeding grounds further north, after fueling up in fields and foreshore areas. Resident waterfowl have begun nesting, but were likely delayed by the cooler conditions.
In the northern Interior, cool and wet spring weather has led to a large snowpack at high elevations. Snow conditions at lower elevations were average at best. A high runoff is expected for river-fed wetlands, while more-isolated wetlands should experience normal spring conditions.
Despite recent spring showers, conditions are relatively dry in the southern Interior due to below-average winter snowfall at low and moderate elevations. Many high-value wetlands still have relatively low water levels (as they did last year). It is particularly dry in the West Chilcotin area, where the only basins recharging are those with associated stream flows. Most waterfowl returned at approximately normal times, and breeding effort appears to be proceeding as usual. Canada geese goslings have been observed since late April.
Snow conditions were above average this winter in the southeast Interior, which received some good late-winter snowfalls. Wetland conditions should be better than average.
In the Peace region, runoff was below average due to a lack of winter snow at low and moderate elevations. In the agricultural zone (and much of the boreal plains and taiga plains), winter precipitation was below normal. So far, spring precipitation been 115–200 per cent of normal, and much of this moisture soaked into the ground. There may be more runoff if the rain persists, but spring wetland conditions are mostly below average. Upland conditions should be good after the current rains. Early nesters, such as Canada geese and mallards, have likely initiated nests. Trumpeter swans arrived in mid April, and tundra swans are in the process of migrating through. Good numbers of common mergansers, Canada geese and common goldeneye were on the Peace River in early April.
Western Boreal Forest
A larger-than-normal snow pack is slowly melting across most of the Yukon, where late-winter temperatures were cooler than normal. Precipitation has been slightly above normal overall, and 5 cm of snow fell in the last week of April. Birds are moving through, with peak swan migration occurring slightly earlier than usual. Mallards, pintails, goldeneyes and wigeons have arrived, which is typical. Ponds are just starting to open up, so most birds are on rivers or outlets of large lakes.
The Northwest Territories experienced cool April temperatures, although they fluctuated from day to day in Whitehorse. Warmer late-April temperatures helped melt snow, but there was still 20 cm on the ground in some places as of April 24 (which is not typical). Norman Wells was slightly warmer than normal, and has received very little precipitation. Most ponds and lakes are still covered in ice, although some small water bodies, creeks and rivers are opening up. Birds are arriving, and mallard pairs have been observed along the Yellowknife River.
Northern Alberta experienced warm conditions through April. The High Level area received more than 41 mm of precipitation overall, including 17.4 mm in one event. The Peace River area experienced much the same, although snowfall accumulated over a longer period of time. Further south, the Slave Lake area only received 11 mm. Conditions look to be average around Edmonton. Over 500 pintails were observed on one DUC project, and all other species are present including wigeons, ring-necked ducks, lesser scaups and buffleheads.
In northern Saskatchewan, La Ronge received almost 40 mm of precipitation in April, which is above the average of 32 mm. Good numbers of Canada geese have arrived, as have snow geese and white-fronted geese. Mallards, scaups, canvasbacks, pintails and other species have also been observed.
In the Saskatchewan River Delta, temperatures have been above average for the past 10 months. The area has received a little over 15 per cent of its normal precipitation since November, which has led to typical spring runoff.
Many wetlands had average water levels at freeze-up, so average snowfall amounts coupled with a slow spring thaw are producing good conditions in The Pas area. Temperatures have recently been cool, with single-digit daytime highs followed by below-freezing nights. The cold snap should end shortly, and temperatures are expected to reach the double digits in early May. The first returning Canada goose was spotted on March 16, and ducks were quick to follow.
Lots of mallards, pintails and geese are in saturated fields. Some hunters are taking advantage of the early-season snow goose hunt, but flocks have not been as large as in recent years. The Saskatchewan River opened on April 7, which is roughly two weeks earlier than normal. Some smaller, shallower wetlands are beginning to open, while larger wetlands and lakes remain frozen.
Spring arrived early in the Cranberry Portage area of Northern Manitoba. Most lakes are still mostly frozen, although some shoreline areas are opening up. Creeks and inlets at the mouths of lakes are now open. Since early April, waterfowl have been slowly drifting in, including Canada geese, common goldeneyes, common mergansers and mallards. Moisture conditions are very good. Some areas received close to 50 cm of snow in the past month.
Spring has been typical, with periodic rain and snow. Although this has improved soil moisture somewhat, it has had little impact on wetland water levels. During the last weekend in April, most of the province was affected by a rain and snow event. Some of the heaviest precipitation occurred along the Saskatchewan border, where over 20 mm of rain and 15 cm of wet snow improved habitat conditions.
Although April precipitation totals were close to or above normal in the western Aspen Parkland, Boreal Transition Zone (BTZ) and Peace Parkland, totals were well below normal in the eastern Aspen Parkland and Prairie.
Since September, precipitation remained below normal throughout the agricultural zone of Alberta. Across most of the Prairie, totals vary from less than 40 to 60 per cent of normal, with slightly higher totals (60–85 per cent of normal) in the west. A similar precipitation pattern continues into the Aspen Parkland and BTZ, with drier conditions prevailing in the east compared to the west. Precipitation totals are slightly higher in the Peace Parkland, at 60–85 per cent of normal.
Runoff was well below average in the Prairie. There was some recharge of wetland projects, particularly those on natural drains, but most are just full or below full. Ephemeral and temporary wetlands were essentially non-existent in the southern Prairie. Some semi-permanent wetlands have carryover from 2011, but are 0.6–1.0 m below last year's levels. Given the record snowpack in the mountains, there should be an abundance of water this summer to recharge and maintain southern Alberta irrigation habitat. Overall, Prairie habitat conditions are rated as poor with the exception of an area east of Hanna (along the Saskatchewan border), which is rated as fair.
In the Aspen Parkland, conditions are fair in the west, including the Buffalo Lake, Pine Lake and Cooking Lake landscapes, where spring runoff was below average. Some ephemeral and temporary wetlands are present, and there was good carryover from 2011 in semi-permanent wetlands, which are flooded into the emergent vegetation. Further east, runoff was much below average and conditions are rated as poor for spring. There were very limited ephemeral and temporary wetlands, and water levels are below the emergent vegetation. There are some pockets of fair conditions, including in the Viking moraine. The eastern Aspen Parkland has benefited from the recent rain and snow.
Conditions in the BTZ are rated as fair to good. There has been some runoff, and wetland projects are close to full. Late-season snowfall has helped this area as well as the Peace Parklands. DUC projects are full in the Peace Parklands, where many natural semi-permanent basins are slightly below full.
As the frost leaves the ground and fields dry, farmers have started seeding operations in the Prairie and southern Aspen Parkland.
Overall, recent rain and snow have ended the dry conditions that prevailed since last September. While there was good carryover in some wetlands from 2011, spring runoff was generally below average.
Significant precipitation will be required to improve and maintain wetland water levels through the late spring and summer.
Most locally-breeding waterfowl have returned to agricultural areas, and the migration continues for northern-nesting birds including snow geese, white-fronted geese and swans. Blue-winged teals and ruddy ducks have been reported in the Aspen Parkland since late April. Large flocks of northern pintails have also been reported in the Aspen Parkland and BTZ. Field reports indicate that more ducks are present in the Aspen Parkland than in the past couple of years, which could reflect drier condition in the Prairie this year.
Locally, nesting Canada geese are well into the egg-laying and incubation. The first goose broods should be hatching by mid May in the Prairie. Lone drakes and three-bird flights of mallards and northern pintails are now being observed as nest initiation commences.
Spring started early in Saskatchewan. Record-breaking high temperatures prompted spring runoff and an early waterfowl migration in March. Temperatures then dropped below normal in April, and several areas experienced late snowfall events. These late storms improved runoff conditions, especially in central and eastern portions of the province. Generally, spring wetland conditions have been good to excellent in most agricultural areas due, in part, to carryover from wet conditions last year. The only exception is in the extreme west, along the Alberta border, where conditions have deteriorated due to dry fall conditions and low winter precipitation.
Ducks and geese arrived earlier than normal this spring, and mallards, pintails, Canada geese and snow geese were being observed before the end of March. After a brief delay in migration (during a cold spell), things are now back on track. Blue-winged teal and ruddy ducks are present, mallards and pintails have begun nesting, and Canada geese have been incubating nests since early April. Good numbers of arctic geese are now staging in traditional spring staging areas.
Spring farming operations have begun in western and southern areas, but it will be another couple of weeks before farmers on the east side of the province will get on the land due to wet conditions.
Wetland conditions have been quite variable, both between and within regions. Larger wetlands and/or wetlands situated lower in the watershed are in better condition than shallow basins that got a shorter-term benefit from last year's flooding. These latter basins are now suffering from a lack of precipitation since last July.
Although pairing opportunities will be adequate for waterfowl, settling opportunities will become limited as seasonal and temporary basins continue to dry up. Wetland conditions generally improve towards the Saskatchewan border.
Spring arrived early in Manitoba, and runoff was underway in southern breeding ranges by March 11. The runoff period was short throughout the south, largely due to a lack of winter snowpack and above-normal temperatures that prevailed until early April. Although precipitation has been frequent, accumulations remain below average.
The first Canada geese were observed on March 10, and mallards and pintails arriving shortly after. There was an initial influx of early arrivals by most species this year. However, given the more seasonal temperatures of April, the overall migration was only slightly ahead of the norm. There was a large reverse migration of snow geese in late March, when they ran into adverse conditions in northern Manitoba.
Large groups were not readily observed after that.
Weather does not appear to have affected breeding and nesting efforts this year. Geese are well into incubation, and early-arriving ducks species are nesting. Upland conditions remain favourable, and winter wheat survival is good — beyond most expectations.
Nesting efforts and success of diving ducks, such as canvasbacks and redheads, will likely be lower than normal. This is especially true in the Minnedosa pothole region, where poorer wetland conditions reduced availability of flooded vegetative habitat. This is due, in part, to last year's flood, which resulted in an expanded cattail ring that is now dry due to receded levels. Upland-nesting species should be less impacted by such conditions.
In March, several records were set for warm temperatures — many not seen since the 1940s. These conditions, coupled with a mild winter, culminated in a record-low snowfall for southern Ontario. April temperatures were close to normal, and significant mid-month precipitation helped recharge many wetlands that were in the process of becoming dryer than usual. The excep-tion was southwest Ontario, which did not receive significant rain events.
Northern Ontario had an early spring as well, with warmer-than-normal temperatures. Water levels are somewhat lower than usual in many parts of the northeast, although northwest Ontario received above-average precipitation in April, which recharged many wetlands and watercourses. A new rainfall record was set in Sioux Lookout (54.6 mm), surpassing a benchmark that stood since Ducks Unlimited Canada was created in 1938.
Overall, wetland habitat conditions are good for most of the province (with the exception of southwest Ontario). Sheet water, temporary and ephemeral pairing habitats are much reduced. However, semi-permanent and permanent wetland habitats are just below normal levels thanks to recent rainfall events. Healthy beaver populations have somewhat compensated for lower-than-normal spring water levels.
Given the early spring habitat conditions, waterfowl migration was 2–3 weeks earlier than usual this year. Canada geese goslings are just starting to appear. Mallards are in their initial peak of nest incubation. They are expected to have a good start for this year's production, as long as brood-rearing habitat can be sustained with timely rainfall events.
Overall, habitat conditions remain good in Québec.
Spring arrived early this year. Similar to February, March was unseasonably warm. Temperatures reached 4–6 C higher than normal, especially in eastern areas. They even reached higher than 20 C in mid March, which is exceptional for this time of the year. April temperatures were generally closer to normal throughout the province.
March precipitation was 28 per cent lower than normal. A spell of mild weather contributed to an early spring thaw, and the snow pack melted rapidly. Runoff was complete by the end of March, which is earlier than usual. In April, total precipitation was generally close to normal, except in eastern regions, where it was slightly above normal.
In March, the average St. Lawrence River water level was 50 cm above normal. A major rise in water levels did not occur in April, which helped to avoid flooding of early nesters.
The early spring created favourable conditions for resident Canada goose populations, which are high in the Ottawa Valley region. For early-nesting duck species, the nesting season started earlier than usual. Although one might have expected the greater snow goose migration to happen earlier as well (due to early spring conditions), April weather was closer to average, which normalized migratory activity for many species.
Atlantic Canada
This spring has been unusual. The season started with extremely warm sunny periods, but has recently become cold and rainy.
The initial warm period was enough to melt all of the limited snow cover, thawing the ground and drying the landscape quicker than usual. Daytime high temperatures broke all-time records, across the Maritimes, for nearly a week. Some were even worried about early forest fires given the summer-like dry conditions. The last two weeks have consisted of cold days with periods of rain.
Some areas have seen rain amounts of 60-80 mm over the course of a few hours!
Early, mild temperatures resulted in earlier-than-normal ice break-up. Several lakes and wetlands were open a full month before normal. Migrating waterfowl were detected earlier as well. Canada geese have been nesting for several weeks in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Ducks have been paired up for some time, and males have been actively pursuing lone hens recently.
Late April brought water levels closer to typical spring-like conditions. The warmer, drier days ahead should be appreciated by many early-nesting hens. Overall, habitat conditions are good in Atlantic Canada.


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You'll have to excuse Boohbah, Mxy. She's unaquainted with the subtle nuances of minimalist literature; subsisting on a mental diet of Neil Gaiman and Labyslash will do that to you.Now this isn't to say that the story doesn't work as is - trust me when I say that the emotional effect of reading it is like a swift uppercut of joy to the chin - though I certainly wouldn't be averse to a lengthier sequel regarding the funeral. Who will be there? Who will weep? Who will spit on her grave? Who will dig up her corpse, gnaw on it like chew-toy, and rebury her under the pachysandra?I smell Pulitzer.From the womb to the tomb, presume the unpredictableGuns salute life rapidly, that's the ritual
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The table below is a year-by-year listing of activities associated with the Russian Honey Bee Queen Breeding Project since its inception.
* The use of a Queen color in any given year DOES NOT indicate that this is the same line from year to year. There are a limited number of primary colors with which to mark the Queens for testing purposes. When referring to a particular line, use release year and color, i.e. "I have a 2002 Purple, and a 2001 Purple."
+ In order to avoid confusion in lines from year to year, the following color scheme has been implemented beginning with the release of breeder Queens in 2004: Groups will have a base color and lines will have their individual line colors. Unlike the line colors prior to 2004, these line colors are permanent and INDICATE THE SAME LINE IN EACH CONSECUTIVE YEAR.
GROUP "A" - WHITE + line color
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I've been using Spanning Sync for a couple years and it's great. There were some roadbumps a couple of years ago (duplicated entries, mainly), but their support is AMAZING. I can always count on my calendar entries between iCal and Google being in sync, and my contacts as well. I really wouldn't go back. Well worth the price for the day-to-day usefulness.
This software is not stable at all, pretty much like some kind of free open source software.
Under Leopard or Snow Leopard, it consumes a lot of CPU and create duplicate entries. It has deleted a lot of contacts until I realized it was its fault and not my cell phone's synchronization.
Unfortunately, I waste 25 bucks.
riluske: CalDAV is currently read-only on the iPhone, so not a solution for me and many others.
BusySync is doing the job nicely for me, and at considerably lesser cost!
Or, instead of spending money, you could sync through ical by following these instructions...
I agree with the previous posts, the developer needs to reconsider their pricing. It does, however, do what it does well. The latest version (beta) syncs Google contacts which is a huge deal for me, so I'm happily using it for now... and it's working great (on Leopard even). I only paid for a year (and not the lifetime subscription) as I am hoping the developer will adjust their price or another similar product will come along that also syncs Google contacts.
There were serious problems with Spanning Sync and Leopard. These were supposed to be resolved by the Leopard 10.5.3 update. However, it still doesn't work for me -- I get continual conflicts when syncing. If you value the integrity of your calendars, steer clear of this -- it just isn't worth the risk.
Works like a charm. If there was not that price tag. I have been using the program for almost a year now and have to decide whether to continue the subscription, extend to lifelong membership or take a look at other products.
When the beta was over I said I would never pay (at least not that much) for a service like this, something Google will offer for free soon. Google hasn't yet launched anything. I've tried gSync and BusySync both with duplicate entries and lots of hassle. SpanningSync GETS THE JOB DONE. It's so easy even my grandma could use it, I love this app. Downside is still the price, I think it could be dropped with 5 bucks at least but hey, we all want to make money and the creators of SS deseves it!
Great future alternative is: http://www.busymac.com/busysync2.html
The google feature is coming in Feb. and the price is right.
Beware -- 1.1.3 can't be trusted on Leopard. For me, it caused a variety of missed syncs and duplicated events meaning I had to patch up my calendars by hand. I regret the $65 I spent. Not sure there's an alternative though -- it looks like gSync has similar issues and GCalDaemon doesn't work at all on Leopard.
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USD basketball: look back, look ahead
Two days after USD's final game, a heartbreaking loss to Saint Mary's in the WCC Tournament semifinals, head coach Bill Grier still was hurting.
Watching the Gonzaga-Saint Mary's title game in the comfort of his home, Grier said, "I feel like we should still be playing."
The Toreros (16-18) suffered their fourth straight losing season under Grier, but closed with a rush in the WCC Tournament, nearly shocking the Gaels in the semis. The promising ending likely saved Grier's job. Grier and Athletic Director Ky Snyder agree next year's team should be playing in the postseason.
"Which postseason," said Grier, "who knows?"
Here's a look at what it will take for the Toreros to meet Grier's expectations.
Score the ball
There were times when the 2012-13 Toreros were dreadfully dull. Not because of lack of effort, but because they'd go lunar-elipse stretches without scoring. Johnny Dee would be shadowed. Chris Manresa would go missing. Ken Rancifer might miss shots.
USD averaged 65.1 points, 237th out of 347 Division I teams.
"Scoring," said Grier, "was an issue."
In graduating Rancifer (10.2 points) and Manresa (9.0), the Toreros will be missing two of their top four scorers. Where will the points come from?
Dee led the Toreros in scoring his first two seasons and you know the Rancho Buena Vista High product is good for 15 a game. Pencil smurf point guard Christopher Anderson for 10.
A defensive marvel as a freshman, 6-foot-9 Jito Kok must step up on the offensive end after averaging 3.2 points. Duda Sunadze, a 6-5 guard out of the Republic of Georgia, redshirted this season. He staged three-point clinics at the close of practices and will stretch defenses.
Plus, a high school kid from Gonzaga's back yard is expected to make an immediate impact.
The touted freshman is Brett Bailey from Spokane, Washington's University High. He's 6-5 and knows how to make the nets sway, averaging 23 points as a senior, Said one recruiting service, "Bailey might have the prettiest jump shot in the state."
Grier talks about sometimes playing "small," with guards Anderson, Dee and Sunadze joined by Bailey and a big man. The thinking is that the five can run and spread the floor, plus that Bailey is tough enough to crash the glass.
Grier has two more scholarships to offer. A combo-guard tops his wish list.
A big man ranks second.
"But those don't grow on trees," said Grier.
Launch, Christopher
Few players in college basketball are more fun to watch than the 5-foot-7 3/4, 140-pound Anderson. (He may be the only player in basketball who rounds his height down, to 5-7, wanting to lull opponents into thinking he's smaller.)
Anderson's fearless driving the lane. He averaged 2.09 steals per game, 35th in the nation. And inch-for-inch, there may be no better rebounder on Earth. Anderson's 3.8 rebounds ranked second on the team, which is impressive on the guard's part and condemning for the team.
Anderson's weakness: his outside shot. Or more precisely, thinking he can hit the shot.
"His shot's not bad," said Grier. "He just needs to gain more confidence in it."
Too often, guards sagged off Anderson. Knocking down threes will only maximize what Anderson does best. Point guards will have to step out and Anderson can put the ball on the floor and distribute.
One other item. Point guards must shoot better than 70 percent from the free throw line, as Anderson did last season.
Be the man, Jito
There were the 55 blocks, tying the school record. There were the thunderous, jaw-dropping dunks. There was the you-can't-teach-that intensity, diving for loose balls.
In short, the freshman Kok whet your appettte, leaving you wondering what's to come.
"He has a motor and plays his tail off," said Grier. "He protects the rim. I think he's a double-figure rebounder."
What the Netherlands native must become is more of an offensive presence. Coaches swear he was an 80 percent free-throw shooter on Holland's under-18 national team. Be it nerves, being away from home, American cuisine, whatever, he shot only 49 percent as a freshman. Passes too often clanked off his hands.
But Kok is blessed with attributes that cannot be coached, like 81 inches of height and freakish athletic ability.
The real Dennis Kramer
In the final game of his sophomore season, 6-11 Dennis Kramer scored 17 points and yanked down nine rebounds as the Toreros nearly upset BYU in the 2012 WCC Tournament. Big things were expected from the La Costa Canyon product this season.
It didn't happen. Beset by injuries from the outset, Kramer tumbled from averaging 8.5 points and 4.4 rebounds as a sophomore to 4.2 and 2.7 as a junior.
"Dennis lost some confidence," Grier said. "He just needs to get that confidence back."
Kramer can shoot the three, which is a blessing and a curse, the curse being that sometimes he forgets he's 6-11 and shouldn't often stray from the basket. The Toreros will need his physical inside presence next season far more than his outside shot.