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SAN JOSE -- With each halting stride, Richard Torres stepped out of his injured past and into the future.
A volunteer in a three-day study of a new robotic suit called an "exoskeleton" at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, the 51-year-old truck driver aims to recover from a major stroke -- and contribute to medical research.
The device helps patients relearn the proper gait, weight shifts and balance of walking. Battery-powered motors drive the legs, controlled by a computer strapped onto the patient's back.
It is the latest innovation in the fast-moving field of robot-based rehabilitation technology, spurred by advances such as smaller batteries, lighter and more durable materials, and adjustable, easily controlled computer software.
"It may help him in the long run," his wife, Cindy, 44, said last week as she watched his slow trek around the hospital's rehabilitation center.
"Even more, down the road, it is helping others," she said. "That's how medicine learns."
Developer Ekso Bionics of Richmond, founded by engineers at UC Berkeley, takes its name from the word exoskeleton, meaning a skeleton outside the body.
It is one of several companies working on wearable robots designed to help disabled people. Israel-based Argo Medical Technologies makes a robotic suit called ReWalk to help paraplegics walk again. Parker Hannifin of Cleveland has a device called Indego. Rex Bionics of New Zealand markets a pair of robotic legs.
What's different about the company's newest $150,000 device is its "variable assist" feature, which automatically or manually fine-tunes its support to match a person's needs -- important for recovering stroke patients who have varying disabilities that change over time.
The San Jose hospital volunteered to test the device because "we want to give more people more functionality and greater independence," said Joy Alexiou, spokeswoman for Valley Medical Center, one of five hospitals across the country testing the device.
After observing patients, Ekso clinical director Darrell Musick will go back to the lab to improve the device. Until the research is complete, the "variable assist" is still just a prototype -- a work in progress -- not available to the public.
A hardworking man who supported his family with a career hauling hay, Richard Torres was hale and hearty until June 4.
That morning started like any other. He ate breakfast and showered at his home in the small Central Valley town of Livingston. While dressing, his legs inexplicably went limp. His speech slurred. Cindy Torres immediately called for emergency medical help.
Doctors diagnosed a stroke due to a brain hemorrhage -- a burst artery in the brain causing bleeding that kills brain cells. Richard Torres survived, but he is unable to walk, write or speak clearly.
But he can express joy, and in his first upright moment in the exoskeleton, "there was a big huge grin, a giggle," Cindy Torres said. "He had never stood up straight since his injury."
Focused rehabilitation immediately after injury is essential to long-term recovery, said Stephanie Kolakowsky-Hayner, director of Rehabilitation Research at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. This helps the brain relearn what is lost.
An exoskeleton could help patients learn a more natural gait pattern and walking style, she said.
It will take analysis of extensive data to prove it actually helps stroke victims recover.
But Torres showed progress, taking 543 steps one day last week, up from 340 two days before. And his gait improved, with his weak right foot supporting more weight.
"How much improvement would have happened anyway? We don't know," Musick said.
Like Torres, the research will proceed cautiously: one step at a time.
Contact Lisa M. Krieger at 650-492-4098.
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ALAMEDA -- Dennis Allen's grand vision of a team that relies on a strong running game and a stout defense finally came into focus in the 14th game of the season. One day later, the Raiders coach contemplated the next step:
Doing it again.
A 15-0 victory in their final home game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday was nice, but a similar effort on the road against Carolina would be an important step.
"It's just like I've been saying since Day 1 -- we've got to be more consistent at it," Allen said Monday at his weekly news conference. "We've proven we can do it at times, but we've got to be more consistent at it. That will be our challenge moving forward."
The Raiders (4-10) finish the season at Carolina and San Diego (both 5-9) -- teams that aren't exactly in the NFL's upper echelon, but they aren't the 2-12 Chiefs, either.
With the Raiders defense taking a beating this season, Allen guarded against the perception that the result wasn't as impressive given the level of competition.
"It's tough to shut out anybody in this league," Allen said. "For us to go out there and do that -- it's the first time it's been done in this organization for 10 years -- I think that was critical for our defense."
The shutout was the first by the Raiders since they blanked the Chiefs 24-0 in a rainstorm to close out the 2002 season with an 11-5 record. Allen also noted that the 119 yards of offense surrendered was the franchise's best since 1975, and he pointed out that they gave up 10 yards on the ground to a team that ranked fifth in the league in rushing.
"I think that was a good confidence-builder," Allen said. "Now we have to build on that."
Carter joined the Raiders on Sept. 26 as a free agent after a Pro Bowl season with the New England Patriots. His season ended with a torn quadriceps that required surgery.
"He's a lot closer (to top form) than he was, and I think he's only going to get better," Allen said. "He's been a great addition for us, not only on the field, but in the locker room, in the classroom. He's been good to have, and I expect him to continue to get better."
Allen said Moore had trouble finding the ball against the left-footed Dustin Colquitt, who averaged 54.7 yards per punt with a 51.9 net.
"Hopefully he'll learn from it and we'll move on," Allen said.
Other options include safety Matt Giordano and cornerback Coye Francies.
The same goes for safety Mike Mitchell (neck) and defensive tackle Richard Seymour (hamstring), who looked like he was on pace to play against Kansas City before a setback Friday.
For more on the Raiders, visit the Inside the Oakland Raiders blog at ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders. Follow Jerry McDonald on twitter at Twitter.com/Jerrymcd.

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Microsoft + Nokia's Mobile Business – The Road Ahead
By Kaleena Rivas, Madhavi Rao, Andrew Rivas, Amar Memon, Antonio Pérez Malpica
Since their introduction in 1979, mobile phones have been constantly evolving and becoming an integral part of our daily lives. From the first generation of devices based on cellular networks to the introduction of digital technologies like GSM and SMS and all the way to ultra-fast third and fourth generation (4G) networks, mobile phones have become more powerful, have increased their capabilities and have turned into essential devices for consumers around the world.
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), in September of 2010 Nokia (Symbian OS) had 40.1% of the worldwide smartphone market share followed by BlackBerry (17.9%), Android (16.3%), and Windows Phone (6.8%). The IDC predicts that by the end of 2011, Android will become the leading OS system with 39.5% of worldwide market share due to their popular royalty-free business model, their partnerships with key global mobile carriers and the popularity of its applications (most of which are free). In order to increase its market share in the smartphone industry, Microsoft must deal with the strategic issue of proving the value of its Windows Phone 7 OS to their ecosystem partners and customers particularly in emerging markets where most of the growth is expected to occur.


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1. At the crank position sensor, check for battery voltage to be present on the Red wire with the key on and cranking. The Black wire should be a good ground and the Blue wire should have 5 volts on it from the computer. One may have to disconnect the crank sensor to check for the 5 volt reference. 2. During crank look for a good 5 volt square wave signal on the Blue wire. 3. Check at the ignition coils for good battery voltage key on and cranking. If there is a loss of voltage during crank check the ignition failsafe relay. 4. Check for any stored engine codes. Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Ignition Failsafe Sensor The ignition failsafe sensor supplies battery voltage to the ignition coils. The ignition coils can look like they have good battery voltage key on but during crank the ignition failsafe relay can stop sending voltage to the ignition coils.


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I jumped in and tweeted "Gmail
fail" wondering how widespread it was.
It was widespread. At least 50 or so
"gmail" tweets were being posted every
10–15 seconds. Probably more. There
was a sudden shared atmosphere of
addicts with nowhere else to turn, and
it was noted with the world-weary irony
normally reserved for journalists:
"Gmail falters. Tech world freaks."
"Apparently Gmail has been down this
afternoon, which explains why I haven't
answered the email you sent me three
weeks ago."
"So wait, are there any members of the
free world who don't have Gmail accounts
these days?"
"CAMERA 1: Two people at desks.
They rise, look at each other. 'Much…
talking.' 'Yes. So wow.' 'We rebuild.' They
hold hands. /scene."
It goes on, presumably for a full 18
minutes in some areas. Long enough for
Yahoo! to get in the Twitter feed and poke
Google in the eye and run.
I both love and hate Google. It knows
more about me than I do, and it's given
that information to people who used it to
impel my elucidation about restraining
orders. It wants to force me to use
Google+, which I suppose they can do.
It's their platform, but still. Give me a
finished product and established terms of
use, please. Stop making a test monkey
out of me.
Then again, I guess that pretty
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Morning MoneyBeat: Dow 17000, What's Next?
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MARKET SNAP: At 6:05 a.m. ET, S&P 500 futures down 0.1%. 10-Year Treasury yield higher at 2.64%. Nymex down 19 cents at $103.87. Gold 0.5% lower at $1313.90. In Europe, FTSE 100 down 0.1%, DAX down 0.1% and CAC 40 down 0.3%. In Asia, Nikkei 225 down 0.4% and Hang Seng down 0.02%.
WATCH FOR: No major U.S. economic data or earnings reports on tap.
Investors may want to temper their enthusiasm amid the Dow Jones Industrial Average's push above 17000, at least over the next several weeks.
As the Dow topped 17000 last week for the first time, history shows that the blue-chip average tends to jostle around these millennium markers for at least several weeks before breaking through with much conviction.
Since 1999, when the Dow first crossed above 10000, the blue-chip index has averaged a 0.36% loss in the two-week period following the passing of a 1,000-point interval, according to data from Schaeffer's Investment Research. That compares to an average 0.21% gain over any two-week time frame.
"In the case of today's rising market, it might be a popular point at which to take profits," says Rocky White, senior quantitative analyst at Schaeffer's.
When the Dow topped 14000 in February 2013, it waffled for five weeks before setting a new high and then heading off to the races. It topped 15000 in May of that year and then was essentially flat for another two months before moving higher. After hitting 16000 in November, the Dow rose slightly in the following month and even dipped back below 16000 two months later before recovering and marching to new highs.
As Mr. White notes, the Dow tends to bounce back pretty quickly from these periods of sluggishness. In a three-month time frame following the passing of a millennium marker, the Dow averages a 2.6% gain, more than double its average 1.2% gain during any three-month period.
"The underperformance doesn't last very long, Mr. White says.
The Dow's latest move to a new milestone comes as the stock market has picked up momentum faster than many expected. With signs mounting that the U.S. economy has recovered from the winter doldrums and the Federal Reserve expected to keep interest rates low through the middle of next year, many investors are betting the five-year bull market in stocks still has more room to run.
On Thursday, market veteran Laszlo Birinyi, president of Birinyi Associates, Inc., upped his six-month S&P 500 price target to 2100 from a previous target of 1970. His new estimate would represent about a 6% gain from current levels. The index is up 7.4% so far this year and closed last week at 1985.44.
"We are in a bull market," Mr. Birinyi said in a note to clients, "and therefore the positive case gets the benefit of the doubt."
Morning MoneyBeat Daily Factoid: On this day in 1990, tennis star Martina Navratilova became the first player to win a record nine women's singles title at Wimbledon.
-By Steven Russolillo; follow him on Twitter @srussolillo.
Lorillard and Reynolds American are likely to be in the spotlight in the wake of a CNBC report that they may merge as early as end of July.
Lululemon Athletica shares may continue to see action following a Wall Street Journal report that advisers working for founder Dennis "Chip" Wilson contacted private-equity firms about taking the apparel company private.
GoPro, which made its debut on the stock market on June 26, may be volatile with options on shares kicking off trading Monday.
Banks Face Added Capital Requirements: "Global banking regulators are considering new measures that would make it harder for banks to understate the riskiness of their assets. The changes could force banks to raise billions of dollars in extra capital."
Time for U.S. Firms to Earn Stock Investors' Faith: "With stocks trading at their highest levels in seven years when compared with expected earnings, some investors say corporate revenues and profits need to accelerate to sustain the rally."
Five Stocks Drive Dow to New Record: "Five stocks accounted for more than half of the Dow's latest push to a new record high above 17000."
Stock Fund's Cash Stake Looks 'Stupid,' But May Prove Smart: "Say this for Eric Cinnamond: He sticks to his value-investing principles, even when they make him look, in his own words, stupid."
As Food Prices Rise, Fed Keeps a Watchful Eye: "U.S. food prices are on the rise, raising a sensitive question: When the cost of a hamburger patty soars, does it count as inflation?"
Battle Over Export Bank Heats Up: "The Export-Import Bank faces the most serious threat yet to its survival as it confronts an assault by new House leadership and conservative groups that say it amounts to corporate welfare."
Inside the FBI's Operation Pennypincher: "Operation Pennypincher targeted the murky world of penny stocks, a historical haven for con men and hustlers that the FBI says is 'rife with fraud.'"
Heard on the Street: The Bond Market Is a Drag These Days: "The velocity of the bond market has hit new lows, weighing on bank earnings."
Deal Terms Bring Out the Truth About Taxes: "Company executives may not flaunt the tax benefits that come with some overseas deals, but their importance is coming through loud and clear in the fine print of merger documents."
IEX Pricing Aims to Drain 'Dark Pools': "IEX Group Inc. plans to unveil a pricing system aimed at stealing market share from other exchanges and enticing big banks to shut down their so-called dark pools."
American Apparel in Talks to Raise New Financing: "American Apparel Inc. is in talks to raise new financing from hedge fund Standard General that would allow the company to pay off a loan that came due after it ousted founder Dov Charney, people familiar with the matter said."
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Local leaders go 'Over the Edge'
Published: Monday, June 17, 2013 at 11:08 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, June 17, 2013 at 11:08 a.m.
Terrebonne Parish Council Chairwoman Beryl Amedee rappelled 20 stories down the One American Place building in Baton Rouge on May 31 in support of the adoption of Louisiana children.
"Over the Edge for Adoption," sponsored by the Louisiana Family Forum, brought together leaders from throughout the state to draw attention to the need for the adoption of foster-care children.
"We have so many children in Louisiana that are in need of adoption," Amedee said.
Admittedly a bit nervous preparing to propel down the second tallest building in Baton Rouge, Amedee said she eventually felt comfortable because the trainers were experienced and professional.
"By the time I had suited up, I was ready to go," she said.
The uniqueness of the event caught Amedee's attention as did the cause, which she said is a worthy one. It was Amedee's first time to rappel.
Amedee agrees with the Louisiana Family Forum's advocacy work aimed at getting the state to lessen the burden of lengthy processes that sometimes deter people otherwise open to adoption, she said.
"The lengthier the process, the more expensive it is," she said.
For information on the Louisiana Family Forum, visit lafamilyforum.org.
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Empire State Building Lights It Up Blue for Autism Awareness
In commemoration of Autism Speaks' inaugural "Light It Up Blue" initiative to help shine a bright light on autism as a growing global health crisis, the world famous Empire State Building in New York City turned its lights blue on April 1 – the first day of Autism Awareness Month and the eve of World Autism Awareness Day, April 2.
Autism Speaks Co-founders Bob and Suzanne Wright joined Bravo's Top Chef Host and Executive Chef Tom Colicchio at a "flip the switch" lighting ceremony at the Empire State Building. The ceremony began with remarks from the building's manager, Joseph Bellina, followed by brief remarks from Bob and Suzanne Wright. Tom Colicchio then spoke about the hardship that autism creates for families, but also about the beautiful unique qualities that individuals with autism have. Colicchio supported Autism Speaks at this event in honor of his nephew Jack, who has autism.
Autism Speaks would like to thank the Empire State Building for the special lighting on the evening of April 1, 2010 in celebration of the third annual United Nations World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. Learn more about the Empire State Building at www.esbnyc.com. The Empire State Building design is a trademark of ESBC and is used with permission.
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Tottenham Hotspur Message Board
Has anyone else heard this rumor?
Apparently he may be joining out coaching team.
Anyone got anything?
P.S. Soz about the numerous threads.Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
I thought he ducked out, and Spurs where now after some Barca man as director of football.
I don't know if I quite understand what a director of football does anyway and where the overlap/distinction is between the board/director and manager. It seems to be something that Spurs like though.
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...this repeats what I'd read earlier...
Not sure what to make of the man's name - sound like something you have to clear up from your carpet after 8 pints and a visit to the kebab shop.....
I'd agree with the DofF idea, if the DofF stayed longer than the manager. But at the present time, I've seen more movement at DofF than at manager level. So it seems a bit counter intuitive to me.
Given Levy's apparent 'penchant' for getting involved in the transfers anyway (and he has been the static element over a series of managers - so he obviously appears to know the 'profile' of the squad he's/the club's after), I just don't see the benefit. Maybe I would follow it if I knew the internal workings of the club.
Oh well, as long as they stay profitable and get players who play the football I like, I suppose it matters not a jot what their structure is - as long as everyone at the club is happy with it.


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Carl Fokken, 81, of Montevideo, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, at Hope Reformed Church in Montevideo with the Rev. Dean Meeter officiating. Burial was at Sunset Memorial Cemetery.
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Caught red-handed! John McCain was seen playing poker during a Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing about a possible U.S. military strike on Syria.
On Tuesday, Washington Post photographer Melina Mara said McCain was "passing the time by playing poker on his iPhone during the hearing." They then posted the photo evidence.
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So what did McCain have to say for himself?
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Super Dave's Paddle Craft Adventures First Annual Sup Spring for S.T.A.F.F. will feature fun paddle board races for individuals and four person team relays.
The event will be held beach-side at Franky & Louie's in Sunrise Beach starting at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10. Emcee and race announcer will be by Karaoke Kelly.
Pre-register to participate in the races at a cost of $20 per person, or $25 per person to sign up on the day of the event.
After the races, 8 p.m.-midnight, there will be an F.M.B. Party with Don and Suzy Akers.
For more information and to pre-register, call 239-233-3038.
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News 12 First at Five / Friday, Feb. 8, 2013
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW) -- A lot of changes are on the way for the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, and some of them are already in action.
One of those changes is a new Citizens Advisory Board. It was promised by the sheriff when he was running for office, and now he says it's taking shape.
"The Citizens Advisory Board was picked by the commissioners in the district. They were advised to pick people who are actively working in their district," said Sheriff Richard Roundtree.
People like Sammie Sias, who you can usually find volunteering at the Jamestown Community Center, will be part of the group.
"I've been working in the community, doing what I can for our community for the past 20 years," Sias said.
He's done so much for his Hephzibah community they even named a street after him.
"Some people define that as a community activist, I simply define it as a person who's doing the right thing as they see it needs to be done," he said.
But now, he's been called upon to serve his community in a different way. This time, in an advisory role for the Sheriff's Office.
People like Sias have been hand-picked by their commissioners to keep the Sheriff's Office informed about what's going on in their communities.
"Those are the people we want on our board. The people who are already working, the people who are already active, because those are the ones that are going to make a difference, going to inspire others," Roundtree said.
The board will be made up of 13 people from across the community -- 10 nominated by each district's commissioner, one nominated by the mayor, one senior student nominated by the Board of Education and one person nominated by the Chamber of Commerce.
"I think this is a great opportunity for citizens to have a direct impact who also represent other citizens," Sias said.
The board will begin their training on Feb. 25. After training, they'll meet once a month with the sheriff to talk about the issues facing their particular communities. The board will serve a one-year term.


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ASA Newsroom > Which Industries Employ Statisticians?
Ecology and the Environment
Do you like to use mathematics to solve real problems?
Would you like to learn more about the Earth's natural resources and how to manage them better?
Do you want to become involved in projects where you're not always sitting at a desk?
If so, you should consider becoming and ecological/environmental statistician. Here are some of the issues you might encounter in such a job:
- How many fish are in a lake? What fishing limits would maintain current fish populations? Should fishing at the lake be restricted to catch-and-release? Should fishing be banned while the population rebuilds? Should the lake be stocked?
- Should farmers plant windbreaks (trees planted along the borders of fields) to increase the number of species and abundance of birds and insects? Would these increased numbers provide enough protection to the crop so chemical controls could be reduced or even avoided? Do windbreaks need to surround a field, or is one or two sides enough?
- Can fertilizer be applied at varying rates within a field depending on the changing levels of fertility within the field? Would such an approach decrease the amount of fertilizer removed by run-off or leaching and thereby reduce surface or underground water contamination?
- How do plants spread? Is a new species of weed that was accidentally introduced able to out-compete existing species? What are the best methods to control weeds without damaging other plants?
Statisticians play a major role in addressing each of these operations. First, they help establish methods for collecting data. They not only need to know whether the data can help answer the question, but also must consider whether it is physically possible to collect the data.
For example, the question could be "How many deer are in the state?" Ideally, each deer in the state would be counted, but this is obviously impossible. What, then, is the best method of counting some deer so the statistician can get a good estimate of all deer in the state?
Once the data are collected, the statistician helps analyze and interpret them. For the deer question, for example, this would involve getting an estimate of the state's deer population. The statistician must then determine how close that estimate is likely to be to the true deer population.
Because each question is unique, each requires careful thought for data collection, analysis, and interpretation. That is what makes the life of a statistician so exciting!
Opportunities for ecological/environmental statisticians have been increasing. Most states employ wildlife statisticians. Units of the federal government that deal with natural resources, such as the National Forest Service and Environmental Protection Agency, also make use of statisticians. The same is true for companies that collect environmental data.
Increasingly, companies need statisticians to help assess how a new product or plant will affect the surrounding environment. Scientific researchers also work with statisticians, often at universities, to design experiments that will answer basic questions about the environment


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"Find out what your hero or heroine wants, and when he or she wakes up in the morning, just follow him or her all day." ~Ray Bradbury
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Tuesday Quote Day!
"Find out what your hero or heroine wants, and when he or she wakes up in the morning, just follow him or her all day." ~Ray Bradbury
16 comments:
- ~Nicole Ducleroir~ said...
There are some excellent quotes here. Thanks!! The one that reached out the screen and shook me by the shoulders was the one about applying the seat of my pants to the seat of my chair and finishing!
- June 1, 2010 at 9:52 AM
- Saumya said...
Aw, I love all of these quotes, especially the Roald Dahl one (maybe because those books made my childhood)! The perseverance ones really helped me right now because I need a good kick to get going. Thanks!!
- June 1, 2010 at 10:22 AM
- Creepy Query Girl said...
Great quotes. I've incorporated many of them but the biggest one is about revision. Books really are rewriten!
- June 1, 2010 at 12:03 PM
- Natalie said...
I loved Katherine Paterson's quote. The only way we can be good at writing is to have some life experiences (and those require time away from the computer!)
- June 1, 2010 at 12:15 PM
- Sandy Shin said...
I like C.S. Lewis' quote, though I'm not sure I'd agree with him. There are many books I vastly enjoyed as a child, yet found terribly boring as an adult. However, I do agree with the spirit of his quote.
These are really great quotes. Thanks for sharing!
- June 1, 2010 at 1:00 PM
- Tahereh said...
another beautiful line up.
love these.
- June 1, 2010 at 1:01 PM
- L. Diane Wolfe said...
John Irving, I hear you!
- June 1, 2010 at 2:00 PM
- Shilpa said...
Richard Bach lines are truly inspiring. Right now i am in Ray Bradbury shoes on figuring out my protagonist's routine. Thanks again for the quotes!
- June 1, 2010 at 2:31 PM
- Jen said...
Anton Chekhov & Michael Crichton said it best. That is exactly where I am at... Showing vs. Telling and rewriting.
Damn Laura you nailed in on the head! I am filled with inspiration today!!! This just added to it! I love Tuesdays Quotes they always leave me happy and ready to go!
- June 1, 2010 at 4:16 PM
- Laura Marcella said...
Nicole- I like that one, too. It makes it sound so easy!
Saumya- I love Roald Dahl! I'm glad these helped you!
Creepy- Yes, they are! Every writer rewrites, no matter if you're unpublished like me or as huge as Stephen King or J.K. Rowling.
Natalie- Very true! I love Katherine Paterson's books, too.
Sandy- I know what you mean, but I agree with him. I think adults don't give children's books a chance unless they have children of their own. But authors like J.K. Rowling and Stephenie Meyer have begun to change that!
Tahereh- I'm glad you enjoyed them!!!
L. Diane- LOL, hear, hear!!!
Shilpa- Love Bradbury's quote! He makes it sound so easy, and in a way, it is!
Jen- All the rewriting can be so daunting. But with each rewrite, it means the work is heading toward the final result. I'm glad you're inspired! I hope you're having a terrific writing day!
- June 1, 2010 at 5:19 PM
- Cat Woods said...
I am in total agreement about television being educational. I never watch it and spend all my family's tv time immersed in a good book or in my writing.
Perfectly said.
- June 1, 2010 at 6:03 PM
- Laura Pauling said...
Awesome quotes! I love the one - Don't tell me the moon is shining, show me the glint of light on the glass.
- June 2, 2010 at 8:05 AM
- AchingHope said...
"A book worth reading only in childhood is not worth reading even then." ~C.S. Lewis LOVE that quote! :D Snap. I really need to read the Chronicles of Narnia soon, don't I?
Now on to writing! *charges forward, waving a pen*
- June 2, 2010 at 7:31 PM
- Laura Marcella said...
Cat- That's one of my favorite quotes! Even when I'm watching sports I'm reading (except when it's gymnastics-then I'm glued to the TV). There's no competition between reading or TV– books always win!
Laura- Me too! It's a much lovelier and inspiring way to say "Show don't tell."
AchingHope- Yes, you definitely should read the Narnia books! They're really fun! Watch out you don't knock someone out with that pen you're waving around- the pen IS mightier than the sword afterall! ;)
- June 2, 2010 at 9:32 PM
- AchingHope said...
@Laura: Haha... I shall be careful. *re-caps pen and types quietly*
- June 3, 2010 at 11:53 PM
- Laura Marcella said...
AchingHope- LOL, you crack me up!
- June 9, 2010 at 10:17 AM


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Caning techniques with polymer clay allow you to create your own intricately detailed, sophisticated and chic jewelry. This clear and concise guide, by professional jewelry designer Mathilde Brun, shows you step-by-step how to make clay "canes," layers of clay strategically pressed together, to adapt into multiple jewelry pieces. Polymer clay is ideal for DIY jewelry: flexible and pliable, it permanently hardens quickly under low heat without shrinking. By making "canes" of clay, delicate patterns, like lace, are made possible with uniform results, an unattainable feat with mere brush or pencil. With simple and easy to follow directions, learn how to turn your canes into necklaces, pendants, earrings, pins, rings, and brooches. Supported by over 400 step-by-step illustrations, material lists, and instructional guidance on the cane-making, conditioning, shaping, color mixing, pattern imprinting, curing, sanding, and buffing of polymer clay, this book provides everything you need to realize your own unique jewelry and design potential.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) Some store clerks in Lexington are on alert after three businesses were robbed on Friday alone.
On Friday, a Burger King and a Cash Express were robbed at gunpoint but police say the store owner of a Marathon on Winchester Road actually shot the suspected robber.
The first robbery happened Friday morning when police say a man with a gun robbed the Burger King on Clays Mill Road.
Later that day, an attempted robbery took place at the Marathon on Winchester Road but this time, the tables were turned on the robber.
"An individual entered the store and attacked the store owner and the store owner shot him in self defense," said Lt. Mark Brand with the Lexington Police Department. That man has been identified as 39 year old Larry Kreo. His condition has not been released.
The third robbery happened at the Cash Express on New Circle Road where the thief got away with $650.00 dollars in cash and the clerk's car.
"The best way to handle that situation is to go ahead and comply with the request and do anything you can do to ease the tension," said Lt. Chris Young with the Lexington Police Department.
After this rash of robberies, we asked other clerks around town how they protect themselves in similar situations.
"Never argue with them, never try to fight with them, you could end up dead or hurt or stabbed," said Brian Stipp, who is a clerk at a gas station in Lexington.
On Friday, we talked with Stipp about what precautions employees take to prevent being robbed.
"We always have two clerks working at all times and that's very important when it comes to safety."
Overall, he says the most important thing is to comply and let the cops handle the criminals.
"Their safety is first and foremost. A lot of time those folks are pretty anxious and we don't want to make the situation worse," said Lt. Young.
Lexington Police do not believe Friday's robberies are connected.


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Samsung UBD-K8500
The Samsung UBD-K8500 4K Blu-ray player delivers the best in-home video quality ever, but only owners of the latest, most expensive TVs need apply.
Panasonic DMP-UB900
Panasonic has announced that the DMP-UB900 4K Blu-ray player, which features both disc playback and streaming, is coming in September 2016.
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Sony UHP-H1
In the absence of a 4K player, Sony has announced a high-end 1080p Blu-ray player it says is its first "hi-res" model.
Samsung BD-J5900
The Samsung BD-J5900 offers excellent image quality, speedy disc access and great bang for the buck.
Slingbox M2
The Slingbox M2 looks identical to its predecessor, but a higher hardware price includes the option to use ad-supported free mobile apps instead of the $15 paid versions.
Sony BDP-S5500
If you're looking for a streaming box that not only does Blu-ray movies but also plays games, then the Sony BDP-S5500 is an absolute bargain.
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The Samsung BD-H6500 is simply the quickest Blu-ray player we've seen, delivering lightning-fast access to your movies on disc and streaming services like Netflix.
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As a streaming-based DVR the Simple.TV offers a lot of functionality including a novel sharing feature, but if you just want to watch on your TV, instead of a tablet or phone, there are better alternatives.
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Deakin eSolutions
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eSolutions is your technology partner. We collaborate with managers and executive, teachers and students, researchers, support and professional staff, and other members of the University community to harness our digital potential.
Together, we're bringing intelligent, future-focused solutions to Deakin. Watch our video to learn more, or read the transcript.
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What is Deakin eSolutions?
We're the team that's transforming Deakin through technology.
On a day-to-day basis, that means everything from:
- helping students and staff with basic IT problems,
- to leveraging opportunities to grow efficiencies through technology,
- to managing the cultural and business change that results when we implement large-scale, strategic IT projects.
Ultimately, eSolutions ensures the University has the technical capabilities, process maturity, and digital enablement expertise to harness trends like:
- mobility
- flexibility
- personalisation
- collaboration and
- information.
It's our job to help Deakin make the most of each one.
How are we doing that?
- By delivering a personalised learning environment that suits students' needs anytime, anywhere and anyhow.
- By making digital collaboration as easy as possible—not just inside Deakin, but outside it, too.
- By giving staff and students the power to be wholly mobile and stay connected to Deakin at all times.
- And by making sure the Deakin community remains globally accessible.
But we can't do it alone. Technology is everybody's business, and eSolutions partners with all areas of the University to innovate around your ideas.
We want to know what you need:
- Quick help with everyday IT problems?
- A place to make suggestions and share your ideas?
- Or a meeting to discuss a strategic project?
Send us a help request, or give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you.


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This Friday and Saturday the Granite Falls Area Community Theater and YME Drama Club will present "Steel Magnolias" at the YME High School Little Theater this Friday at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
Steel Magnolias is a comedy–drama about the bond among a close-knit circle of Southern women whose lives converge in northwest Louisiana.
As the title suggests, the women are as delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel. Filled with humor and heartbreak, the audience is bound to both laugh and cry as the realities of their lives in tiny Chiquapin Parish unfold.
"It is a funny show with a few serious moments. It has a great overall theme," said Director Jeff Iverson.
Iverson, who is also the YME Choir Instructor, has teamed with student director Grant Elliot to head the production. The play involves six female lead characters of varying ages, which was a large reason that the show was chosen in the first place.
With the ages of character ranging from 19 to 60, "It looked like a great opportunity for our kids and adults in the community," said Iverson.
The six female leads include Robyn Speh as beauty shop owner, Truvy Jones; Haley Spielman as beauty shop assistant, Annelle Dupuy; Carrie Speh as widow of the former mayor, Clairee Belcher; Sophie Timm as the prettiest girl in town, Shelby Eatenton; Keaunna Hammer as Shelby's mother, M'ylnn Eatenton; and Mary Virnig as the wealthy and witty old lady, Ouiser Boudreaux.
Backstage hands include YME students Shane Nokleby and Cody Speh.
Advance tickets for the production are available at Granite Falls Bank, Books by Kelly or at the High School Choir office from Iverson. Tickets run $7 for adults and $5 for students in advance, while tickets at the door will be $8 for adults and $6 for students.
For additional information about the production or the Granite Falls Area Community Theater go to: gfcommunitytheater.weebly.com
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News 12 at 6 o'clock / Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW) -- The Waynesboro Police Department recently lost its chief, and some members of the city council aren't happy about it.
Two council members say there was a way to keep Chief Alfonzo Williams, but others on the council didn't want that.
Councilwomen Brenda Lewis and Portia Washington say they were blindsided.
The reason why? Because the chief wasn't offered an opportunity to stay, they say he would have brought transparency and some officials would have been scared of that.
"I really don't know what happened that night. I feel like I was hoodwinked," Lewis said.
And by hoodwinked, she means blindsided, but not just by one person.
"It's a combination. I think it's a trio. I called it a two-man show, but now, I'm going to call it a three-man show," Lewis said.
And Lewis says the three-man show is made up of her own colleagues.
"Our mayor, our city administrator and our city attorney," Lewis said.
Her counterpart, Washington, agrees. She adds there are two reasons why those members didn't want the chief to stay or be promoted to the assistant city administrator.
"Accountability and transparency. We saw how the chief came in and turned it around for the police department, and we were looking for that same turn around for the City of Waynesboro," Washington said.
Washington says that the chief would have been able to put a stop to what she believes were shady practices.
"Bottom line, I don't know if we could've found money that's already under the bridge, but it would have stopped the bleeding," Washington said.
But that's not the only reason. Both women say that the arrest of the mayor's brother is what kept the mayor from fighting to keep the chief.
"We got people with personal agendas, personal motives, and they are carrying them out," Washington said.
However, they both agree the lack of trust between colleagues is the main reason the chief is gone.
"Not only would he have carried us to where we need to be as a city, but he would've brought more transparency to city administration," Lewis said.
Lewis says the excuse that the chief left only because of salary is crazy.
"It wasn't about $93,000 in Augusta. We offered him $80,000 that he would've stayed here for," Lewis said.
The mayor couldn't meet with News 12 due to a previously planned family engagement, but she says neither of the councilwomen are accurate.
Mayor Pauline Jenkins says there is no problem between her and the chief. She says they have both talked about the arrest, and she made it clear to the chief she had no problem with him. She says that the arguments made by both women is just sad -- especially for the people of Waynesboro.


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My baby daughter has failed both hearing tests with the midwives so tomorrow we are off to the hospital to have the third test. Starting to get a little nervous now, I know its more likely that her hearing is fine but I'm aware there's a possibility that she may have hearing loss.
Not looking forward to the long bloody walk up the hill to the hospital though! Good thing mum is coming with me to push the pram up the hill for me ... well, I did have a c-section so I can't strain myself can I?
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Good luck. It's usually just mucus in their ears especially after a c-section.
Unfortunately my baby failed his hearing tests and at 3 weeks it was confirmed he is deaf (sorry I don't want to scare you). It was hard to cope with at first.
He can hear so many sounds with his hearing aids and he is a very happy little boy and baby chats all the time, he's a little chatter-box.
Let us know how you get on.


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What is an Andal? Who are the nobles to whom Littlefinger pleads his case? And why is Sansa dressed like a total goth?
As with the rest of this season to this point, we've put together a list of scenes, references, and characters that deserve a special comment or mention. There's no way we got all the good stuff (and we might be wrong on some of the things we've left below)—so please help expand our appendix.


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Holocaust Denial on Trial, Trial Judgment: Electronic Edition, by Charles GrayTable of Contents
|<< The Defendants' case
|< Introduction
Irving's response
5.84By way of explanation of his reference to Goebbels having felt apprehensive when he went to see Hitler on 10am November 1938, Irving stressed that his paraphrase "what to do next" is an accurate rendition of the German :According to Irving, those words mean that Goebbels discussed with Hitler the measures which need to be taken "now more than ever". The reason why he wrote that Goebbels was apprehensive was that he had been summoned to see Hitler at a time when Germany was going up in flames. Goebbels had believed that he had acted in accordance with Hitler's wishes but to his consternation he had discovered that he had been doing the exact opposite of what Hitler wished. Irving did, however, agree that Goebbels's diary entry indicates that he was discussing with Hitler whether to let the actions against the Jews continue or to call a halt. He claimed (and Evans agreed) that the probability is that in the course of a telephone conversation on the morning of 10 November Hitler instructed Goebbels to draw up an order calling a halt to the violence.
"Ich uberlege mit dem Fuhrer unsere nunmehrigen Massnahmen".
5.85But Irving did not accept the rest of Evans's reconstruction of the sequence of events on 10 November. In regard to Goebbels's account in his diary of his meeting with Hitler at the Osteria restaurant, Irving argued that the claim that Hitler endorsed what Goebbels had done was false, that is, Goebbels was lying in that diary entry. Goebbels was prone, said Irving, to claiming that Hitler had approved his actions when in truth he had done nothing of the kind. Goebbels was being denounced on all sides so he needed to claim he had the approval of Hitler. Irving did, however, agree that Hitler did express the intention that Jewish businesses should be expropriated. Irving suggested, on the basis of information said to have been uncovered by Ingrid Wechert (to whom I have already referred), that an instruction to halt the demonstrations and actions was broadcast as early as 10am on 10 November. Evans doubted the timing claimed by Wechert and Irving: the only record of the content of the broadcast gives the time of transmission as the afternoon. It is accepted that the order calling a halt to the violence was issued at 4pm. Evans considered it to be unlikely that there would have been a delay of six hours between the broadcast and the promulgation of the order.
5.86Irving justified the doubt which he cast in Goebbels on the diary entry in which Goebbels recorded Hitler's visit on 15 November and claimed that Hitler had indicated that he approved totally "my and our policy". According to Irving, it was obvious from the handwritten diary entry that "my" was inserted by accident and Goebbels then added "and our" as an afterthought because it would have been, as Irving put it, a bit of a giveaway if he had crossed out "my". Evans refused to accept that interpretation of the entry.
5.87Similarly in relation to the message sent by Goebbels to the Nazi party chief in Munich-Upper Bavaria that "the Fuhrer sanctions the measure taken so far and declares that he does not disapprove of them", Irving argued that it cannot be taken at face value. The reason, according to Irving, is the double negative in the second part of the sentence, which indicates that Goebbels was providing an alibi for himself by claiming that he had Hitler's authority when in fact he did not.
5.88Irving did not accept that in his account in Goebbels he had falsely given the impression that firm action was taken against those involved in the violence on Kristallnacht. He defended his reference in Goebbels to "turning the culprits over to the public prosecutors" by claiming that there were a large number of prosecutions and that many were sent to gaol. He did, however, accept that it was inappropriate to refer to the party court as the public prosecutor. He also agreed that there would have been many who had committed grave crimes against the Jews who were let off. Irving sought to justify this lenient treatment on the basis that their acts of violence had been authorised by the state. Irving made reference to a passage in the report of the Party Court which was in the following terms:Irving took this to be saying by implication that the perpetrators knew they were not acting on the order of Hitler. Evans claimed in reply that that is the exact opposite of what the report says: the perpetrators were acting in accordance with the wishes of the leadership. That is the basis on which those who compiled the report concluded that the perpetrators should not be punished.
"The individual perpetrators [of the acts of violence etc] had put into action, not merely the supposed will of the leadership, but the to be sure vaguely expressed but correctly recognised view of the leadership".
5.89Whilst Irving accepted that only two of the sixteen suspects referred to in the report of the Party Court were handed over to the criminal courts, he claimed that many others were prosecuted. Space reasons prevented him from telling his readers how many escaped virtually scot-free. He did not accept that it was the intention of the Nazi party that all but a tiny minority should get off.
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A chase that started in Macedon, crossed county lines, and involved three law enforcement agencies before ending in a downtown Rochester crash is still being investigated.
On Nov. 29 Town of Macedon police responded to the area of 425 Route 31 in Macedon for a report of a larceny of alcohol from a Sampson Drive business. Information on three suspects, along with a vehicle description, led police to the vehicle, which was pulling out of a parking space in an adjacent Walmart store. When police attempted to stop the vehicle, the suspects allegedly tried to ram a Macedon police vehicle, before fleeing into Monroe County via Route 31.
Macedon police continued to pursue the suspect vehicle with assistance from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. The suspects eluded police for a brief period of time on East Main Street in Rochester before crashing into another vehicle which was crossing the intersection. Stolen merchandise from several stores was recovered from the vehicle, police said.
The suspect vehicle came to rest on the sidewalk and the vehicle that was struck was overturned in the middle of the roadway. The driver that was struck had to be extricated by the Rochester Fire Department, along with the three suspects in the fleeing vehicle. All were transported to Strong Memorial Hospital with injuries.
The incident is still being investigated at this time, with charges forthcoming by the Macedon Police Department and the Rochester Police Department. No names are being released at this time due to notifications still being made.
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2008 Annual Report
* Conversion of fc to basal crop coefficient, Kcb. Collect a library of relationships between fc and basal crop coefficient generated from the UC Kearney/ARS peach and grape lysimeters, the ongoing ARS lysimeter studies of vegetable water use at the UC WSREC, and any relationships published in the literature.
* Compare crop water use estimates with this methodology with that predicted by standard (FAO 56) and thermal surface energy balance approaches. Compare predicted ETc based on the proposed methodology (NDVI and localized CIMIS ETo, and estimates of soil evaporation) with estimates of crop water use based on remotely sensed thermal imagery and the Surface Energy Balance approach.
* Develop software and packaging for retrieval and conversion of RS images to geo-rectified Kcb maps. Develop methodology to automatically retrieve appropriate imagery, efficiently calculate NDVI values from the remotely sensed (RS) images, convert the NDVI values to Kcb values, and present the data in a geometrically rectified GIS format that can be efficiently combined with the localized ETo data from CIMIS and other map layers.
* Develop a prototype user interface. Develop a prototype user interface for spatially explicit query (eg, based on geo-coordinates, parcel number, etc) that allows users to efficiently download Kcb and ETo information and efficiently calculate ETc for their fields or districts.
* Feasibility, Costs and Benefits. Estimate the benefits and costs of employing remote sensing technology to improve water use efficiency. Estimate the costs of delivering RS based crop coefficients for the San Joaquin Valley. Estimate the improved irrigation efficiency and water savings that can be expected with this scheduling technology compared to the use of CIMIS ETo data and a traditional crop coefficient approach. Documents Trust with California Department of Water Resources. Log 33550.


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This year on Feb. 2, both the State of the Union Address and Groundhog Day will occur on the same date.
This is an ironic juxtaposition of events.
One involves a meaningless ritual in which we look to an insignificant creature of very little intelligence for prognostication.
The other event involves a groundhog.
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|February 17, 2013, 05:37 PM
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410 slug moulds
trying to find a mould for 410 slugs 1/4 1/5 oz. .but cant seem to find what im looking for if you can help please let me know.
|February 17, 2013, 05:52 PM
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|February 17, 2013, 08:24 PM
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Might sound like one of those now why didn't I think of it ideas or maybe one from way out in right field, but why wouldn't a standard bullet mold work, in say a round flat nosed type possibly being a tumble lube groove, or would it even matter?
I mean as long as you sized it properly and cast it using pure lead what would be the actual difference other than the shape? Do you think it would have to be hollow based to work properly?
If you have one that you could pull, you could probably go over to Mountain Molds and design your own then simply use it to pour up all you need.
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|February 18, 2013, 04:31 PM
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I am thinking it would need to be a sabboted slug if it were smaller with a sabbot it might just work.. Though I never looked into casting slugs. I have an old Mosberg .410 that was a birthday gift from my dad when I was 9 (27 years ago) I still shoot clays with it. I have put slugs out of it. I still have a couple of boxes of them.
With popularity of the revolvers like the Judge, and Governor I would think that someone somewhere is casting .410 slugs. I saw one load that guy was shooting that was like a swagged wadcutter. They shot well out of a public defender.
Note I cast for a .41 Magnum. My Lee 210 grain Tumble Lube SWC mold drops at about .411 with standard wheel weight alloy.
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|February 18, 2013, 04:56 PM
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The Taurus judge and circuit judge have rifled barrels. So they could spin a conical bullet enough to stabilize it. BUT it IS .452 barrel after all. Putting a .411 bullet in it wouldn't grip the bullet very well, so I doubt there would be any accuracy. If all you want is a chunk of lead flying at something close, well then you have it.
If you could find a black powder minnie type conical boolit in 40-41 caliber, it MIGHT stabilize from a .410 shotgun It might be too heavy for a .410 though, but hey it's an idea!?
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|February 18, 2013, 07:54 PM
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Have never seen a slug mold for a 410. But if your not opposed to shooting R.ball from your 410. Ballistic Products here in MN sell a ball/ sabot combo for 410 ga. I use them myself for yard varmints. There fun to shoot. Sabots are made for 2-1/2" hulls. But I relaod them into 3" with an extra over powder wad from Circle Fly Wads. (click links enclosed)
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|February 19, 2013, 05:39 AM
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Greetings from Beckley, West Virginia and the Bechtel Scout Facility. On Saturday and Sunday we completed getting the WEF Exhibit Area ready for the arrival of the Scouts and Leaders on Monday. The entrance is a 36" diameter Stormwater Pipe. Just before the entrance we have a Water Resources Map of the US where the boys and leaders are encouraged to pin their location. Upon entering the first of the two tents, we utilize a series of displays loaned to us by Alexandria VA's Sanitary Authority to explain the various treatment stages and processes utilized at their water reclamation facility to treat sanitary wastes. From there visitors proceed to the microscope tables, where they can see some of the organisms that help to biologically treat the wastewater. After that, they are directed to the careers in water table, where careers available are explained and promoted. Prior to leaving the exhibit they are each given a BSA/WEF pin and a WEF Water is Worth It Campaign pin.
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Thank you to all of the volunteers that helped set up the display and staff our WEF Exhibit here at the Jamboree. A special thanks To Ken Spear and Jim Condon for their veteran guidance and to Steve Harrison of WEF for all his work both in preparing for the Jamboree and his work here in WV on site. The East is in the midst of a heat wave and we are seeing temperatures in the mid 80's on the site. Our exhibit tents are in the shade and we are thankful for that. We appreciate all the dedication of our onsite WEF member volunteers in helping to set up the exhibit and staff it. We are working with WEF in promoting a better awareness of water reclamation and the opportunities to have a career in this field. We also are stressing the importance of water and its conservation in our daily lives.
The transportation hiccup continued on Monday evening with us having to wait over two hours for the shuttle bus to arrive and take us to the shuttle lot. We have been assured that this will not happen on Tuesday. As I write this Blog we are heading to the shuttle lot for Tuesday. We are hopeful that they have improved the shuttle bus service. Signing off for now…
On the Ground at the Boy Scout Jamboree By Carl Janson July 16, 2013 Greetings from Beckley, West Virginia and the Bechtel Scout Facility. On Saturday and Sunday we completed getting the WEF Exhibit Area ready for the arrival
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Carl E. Janson is currently President-CEO of Riordan Materials Corporation, a wastewater and water treatment equipment manufacturers representative headquartered in Blue Bell, Penn. Prior to joining the firm in 1985, Carl worked for Met Pro Corporation, Systems Division where he managed the company's sales and marketing efforts. Over the course of his 35-year career, his professional focus has included water and wastewater equipment and air pollution control equipment engineering and sales. A WEF member since 1976, Carl served on the Federation's House of Delegates from 2005 to 2008 and was an active member on the House Steering and Budget Committees. Currently an active member of WEF's Stockholm Jr. Water Prize and Public Communications Committees, he is also an active member of the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA) and the New Jersey Water Environment Association (NJWEA). In addition to serving as President of PWEA, Carl has served on several of the MAs' committees and worked closely with PWEA staff to organize and host the Philadelphia WEFMAX meeting in 2008. He is also a past President of the Eastern PA Operators Association and has received several of their service awards. Carl serves as his company's representative in the Water & Wastewater Equipment Manufacturer's Association (WWEMA) and is a member of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). A recipient of WEF's Arthur Sidney Bedell Award, Carl is a member of the Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers.


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Micheal Hallissey, Pearse Dillon, Eoin O'Connor and Colin McSweeney.
Summertime in New York is proving hot and bothersome in more ways than one for many Irish students seeking work and accommodation. APRIL DREW met up with some of the new arrivals, who shared their frustrations.
It's that time of the year again. Thousands of Irish students descend upon our neighborhoods in search of jobs, accommodation and a summer filled with memories only New York can provide.
About two weeks ago it became apparent that the Irish students were arriving in their droves. It was, and still is, a common sight to see six to eight young Irish, sporting their county jerseys, pounding the pavements on McLean Avenue in Yonkers and Katonah Avenue in nearby Woodlawn in search for a place to lay their heads for the summer and the possibility of a job.
The Aisling Irish Community Center in Yonkers and the Emerald Isle Immigration Centers in the Bronx and Queens have been inundated with students seeking assistance in securing a place to stay for the summer and a job to tie them over till September.
The Irish Voice spent Thursday afternoon in the Aisling Center, located on McLean Avenue, witnessing first hand the student foot traffic coming through the center.
The back room of the center was designated for luggage. The ladies were pinks and purples, the men mainly black. Some students were leaving their suitcases with the center staff while they took the train into the city in search of jobs.
Up to Friday the center was in the process of trying to find summer accommodations for over 180 students. A similar number was being reported in the Emerald Isle offices.
Although a substantial number of the students were still out of work, the main issue was the lack of accommodations available for rental for the summer period.
After spending the morning in New York City searching for work and becoming acquainted with the liveliness of the place, four young Irish men spoke to the Irish Voice about their reasons for coming to New York this summer.
They all sang the same tune -- there is no work in Ireland to tie them over till September when they are due to return to college.
They each paid ***950 ($1,200) for a J-1 visa and a flight to the U.S. and are hopeful to make a bit of money over the summer working in New York that will get them through the forthcoming college year.
Colin McSweeney from Co. Kerry and Eoin O'Connor from Co. Carlow said if they don't find accommodation in very near future they will have to return to Ireland.
The friends, who are in college at the Limerick Institute of Technology, have been sleeping in the living room of a house in Yonkers with 10 other students and are at their wit's end.
"We're lucky to have somewhere at the minute to sleep at night, but we can't keep it up. We need to get somewhere to rent ourselves or we are going to have to head back to Ireland," McSweeney said on Thursday.
O'Connor, who used the money he received for his 21st birthday to come to New York added, "it was either stay home with the family for the summer with no work, or come to New York and try to find something."
On Monday, O'Connor revealed in a text message to the Irish Voice that they are in Queens and Brooklyn searching for rentals, but were still having no luck.
"We will seriously have to go back home if something doesn't show up in the next few days, " O'Connor's text message said.
The Kerry man worked the past few summers on a building site in Ireland to put himself through college, but this year "there are no jobs there," he added.
The friends are also seeking employment but can't commit to anything until they have an abode.
Pearse Dillon from Co. Galway is a marketing student at Dublin City University (DCU). He is one of the lucky ones who had accommodation sorted before he arrived.
The reason he is in New York? "To find a job and have the craic," he says.
However, Dillon's worry is that he won't find employment.
Initially, Dillon's plans included a summer of football playing with the Roscommon team in New York and then a spot of traveling, but at this stage he isn't even sure if he can find a job.
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His friend, Micheal Hallissey from Co. Kerry, was the lucky one of the group. He has secured a place to stay and was on a promise of a construction job beginning this week.
"I just hope my friends get sorted now," said Hallissey.
Colm Dalton, 20, and John Grady, 23, both students at Sligo Institute of Technology, are homeless and without jobs. They spent their first few nights sleeping in a hotel in Yonkers before a friend kindly offered them a couch.
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Funeral services will be held for Harold W. McLlean, 80, of Gridley, on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at 10 a.m., at the Church oF Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Spruce Street, in Gridley.
Harold passed away Thursday May 3, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 2, 1931, in Yuba County to Will and Ella McLean. A short time later the family moved to the Manzanita area east of Gridley. It was there that Harold would call home most of his life. Harold attended local schools, graduating from Gridley High School. After high school, he attended Cal Poly and Yuba College. In 1951 he married Linda Hepworth.
Harold was a life long farmer having grown peaches, prunes, walnuts, and row crops. He also raised registered swine for breeding, and won countless Champions throughout the state of California. Harold also owned and operated a Feed Store in Gridley for many years, and was a Purina Feeds Field Rep for several years.
He was a member of the CA Canning Peach Association, (for several years was the recipient of the highest quality award.) He was also a member of the Farm Bureau.h He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed sharing stories of outings with his family and friends. Harold's greatest love in life was his family. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints having served in many callings, including being a member of the Gridley First and Third Ward Bishoprics.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Virginia Blinn.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Linda McLean, of Gridley; three sons: Mike McLean and wife Loreen, of Gridley, Mark McLean, of Gridley, and Chris McLean and wife Lori, of El Dorado Hills; one daughter Sue Orme and husband Mark, also of Gridley. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Gridley-Block Funeral Chapel in Gridley. Interment will be at Gridley Biggs Cemetery.
Bishop Justin Tolman of the Gridley Third Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will conduct the services.
Contributions to the Family History Center are suggested by the family, and may be left in care of Gridley-Block Funeral Chapel.
Arrangements are entrusted to Gridley-Biggs Funeral Chapel.
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The Greater Shawnee Area Chamber of Commerce announced that they have filled the position of Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Executive Director.
The CVB is run as an auspice of the chamber as a result of a contract with the city of Shawnee to promote tourism.
Kinlee Farris was hired as CVB Executive Director. Farris has been with the chamber for five years as CVB Sales Manager. She became interim executive director on Feb. 1, after the previous director resigned.
"I'm excited to move us forward," Farris said. She added that she plans to "continue working with the city and helping to move Shawnee forward."
In addition to RV rallies, which Farris worked to place at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center as a part of her previous position, Farris said she will begin working to expand into new markets as executive director.
"We've got some fresh new ideas," Farris said, adding that they will be revealed at a later date.
As interim director, Farris booked two events to come to Shawnee, as well as securing two TV spots for Shawnee.
"We maintained all of our relationships and kept things running," Farris said of her time in the interim position.
Chamber President/CEO Nancy Keith said she is very excited to see Farris begin as executive director.
"We're very excited to have her," Keith said.
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About the Book
Jinx's Magic is the second book in Sage Blackwood's highly acclaimed fantasy-adventure series, Jinx. This humorous and smart tween trilogy set in a magical forest is perfect for fans of Angie Sage's Septimus Heap, Michael Buckley's the Sisters Grimm, and Brandon Mull's Fablehaven.
"Readers will thrill to journey with Jinx" (Jinx, School Library Journal, starred review), a daring young wizard's apprentice, as he travels from his home in the Urwald to an unfamiliar desert land in search of ancient magic. He needs that magic badly—there are forces threatening the Urwald from all sides.
The more he learns, however, the clearer it becomes that this quest will require more than the magic of a solitary wizard's apprentice, and soon he'll have to call upon all of the Urwald—witches, werewolves, wizards, and trees—for help.
Jinx knows he can do magic. But he doesn't know why he's being stalked by a werewolf with a notebook, why the trees are starting to take back the only safe paths through the Urwald, or why the elves think Jinx and the evil Bonemaster are somehow connected.
Jinx's perilous search for answers takes him to the desert land of Samara, where, according to the wizard Simon, he just might find the ancient magic he needs to defeat the Bonemaster and unite the Urwald. But Jinx finds himself in a centuries-old conspiracy that places the Urwald in even greater danger.
In this second installment of the Jinx trilogy, Sage Blackwood's daring hero is called upon to save the Urwald. The more he learns, however, the clearer it becomes that this quest will require more than the magic of a solitary wizard's apprentice, and soon he'll have to call upon all of the Urwald—witches, werewolves, wizards, and trees—for help.
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Critical Praise
This series deserves a permanent place in the children's fantasy pantheon, with Narnia and Earthsea. — Booklist (starred review)
The unique setting, smart pace, likable characters, and sprightly voice hold the narrative together while keeping Jinx's fans eager for more. — The Horn Book
As Blackwood extends Jinx's experiences to other lands, she adds layers of complexity that hint at future developments. The next installment can't come along soon enough. — School Library Journal
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- Imprint: Katherine Tegen Books
- On Sale: 01/07/2014
- Pages: 416
- List Price: 6.99 USD
- Ages: 8 to 12
- BISAC1: JUVENILE FICTION / Science Fiction
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A moment in time, to reflect on friends and family. We have lost a free spirit in our brother, Mike Chase.
For all his friends he has left behind, Steve and Kathi Chase could like to let them know he left this world on October 5, 2012. He was a man of few words, but strong passionate feelings. If you knew him you understand my words. We just want to share his loss with those friends we can't call.
Mike lived in Idaho, with his girlfriend, Jenny and close to his children Christopher, Matthew and Sarah. In the mountains he loved.
He lost his battle with cancer, one of the few battles he could not win.
He was born in Crescent City, on September 17, 1955. He lived in many places but spent his high school years in Biggs, where he left many memorable impressions.
He will be missed.
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