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It's a virus just about everyone is carrying around. "It just stays there and it just basically is asleep for several years," says Dr. Maurice Duggins of the Kansas University School of Medicine.
When it wakes up, the shingles virus brings a red blistery rash and a lot of pain.
"It feels like somebody took a cheese grater to your skin and then poured battery acid on it," says former shingles sufferer Molly Allen. "If you get shingles it's going to be two of the most miserable weeks of your life."
Anyone who has had chicken pox, which is about 93% of the U.S. population, has the Shingles virus inside them. The virus goes dormant for years and is usually triggered by a combination of age, stress and a weakening immune system.
70% of shingles cases occur in adults 50 and older. Usually a rash develops in a band around the stomach or side. But sometimes shingles can take over the face and get dangerously close to the eyes.
"About a month after I'd originally gotten sick my legs went numb and it turned out that my immune system had overreacted to the virus," says Allen.
She experienced rare and severe complications, including a lesion on her spine that affects her mobility and balance.
In 2006, drug manufacturer Merck developed a vaccine called Zostavax. It was originally approved only for adults 60 and older. And that's still the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control.
However, in 2011, the Food and Drug Administration lowered the approval age to 50. According to Merck, a survey taken in 2010 showed 14.4% of adults over 60 had been vaccinated.
Merck says Zostavax is readily available now, but admits there were supply shortages in the past. The shot is also expensive. Without insurance, a dose will cost you nearly $200. According to Merck, Medicare part D, and most private insurance plans will cover it, but only for patients over 60.
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THE COLDEST MONTH VOLUME 14 NUMBER 20 Tribes respond to two FIIP reports Interior's FIIP transfer order breaks the law, says Council The federal government may have broken two of its own laws when one of its employees approved transfer of part of the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project (FIIP) away from the BIA. Interior Secretary Donald Hodel's November 29 decision to have the Bureau of Reclamation take over management of FIIPs irrigation division "constitutes an arbitrary and ca- pricious action under the federal Administrative Procedures Act", Tribal leaders believe. Ordering thé transfer before preparing an environmental impact statement "violated the National Environmental Protection Act" too, the Council further believes. And they're miffed that the transfer order was given before they were able to digest and comment on last Oc- tober's three-volume multi-agency comprehensive FIIP review study. Those statements and other strong opinions appear in a 66-page position paper delivered January 25 to Hodel and eleven other federal officials. FIIP "is a subject of great interest and importance to the Tribes," Chairman Ron Therriault wrote in a cover letter. "We hope our views will be (Continues on page two) Planning begins on Gramm- Rudman cuts 0 •8 «5 «o n vo o o & en IO I Ë Säg? m When the Gramm- Rudman budget cuts kick in next month, how bad is it going to hurt here on the Flathead? Thafs the question the Tribal Council asked the BIA's Flathead Agency at a half-day session Jan. 28. Lacking formal direction from D.C. about specifics, beyond a proposed across-the-board application, no one was able to do much more than quote tentative figures and discuss ways of coping with them: four-day workweeks, furloughs at year's end, combining jobs, leaving less-essential jobs unstaffed, and "borrowing" from other activities within a branch. Everyone was able to agree, however, that FY86's 5% slice was a minor problem compared to FY87's expectations: an I8-to-25'o cut off whatever FY86 ends up with Government budget cuts always get a lot of attention every year, but they're getting special coverage these days, thanks to the Gramm-Rudman legislation that demands a balanced federal budget by 1991. Most of the programs financed by federal funds will lose at least 4.3% in March of what they had requested for FY86. On the Flathead, besides the local BIA agency and its eight branches, federal dollars help support a dozen Tribal programs: Tribal Health, Housing and Community Services, Law and Order, Social Services, Tribal Court, Head Start, Two Eagle River School, Salish Kootenai College EDA ANA, Kicking Horse Job Corps, and Manpower. The Tribal government receives a percentage of each grant to help pay for administering it so Tribal income will also be affected to a small degree Implementing the 5% cut is made complicated by the BIA's unorthodox budget process, where amounts are determined a year or two in advance but official word on the actual amount (Concludes on page three)
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Five Festival Finds
The New York State Sheep and Wool Festival, lovingly dubbed "Rhinebeck," is among the most extraordinary fiber festivals in North America.
The event takes place every October at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, New York, which is a lovely little town just up the Hudson River from New York City. Picture sheep, fleece, yarn, and handknits galore set against a bucolic backdrop of bright fall colors, tart apple cider, and freshly carved pumpkins.
I've written a lot about previous years' festivals, but this year's Rhinebeck was different. I was there to launch my new book, The Knitter's Book of Wool, and had just a few minutes each day to explore the fairgrounds, visit some of my favorite vendors, and scope out new finds.
While this tight schedule put me at a distinct disadvantage in terms of reporting fully on the festival itself, I was still able to scope out five particularly special products this year. Since I greeted everybody with the question, "Ooooh, what's in your bag?" it's only fair that I pause and show you what was in my bag at the end of this year's show.Hilbrandt
First, the bag itself. Competition for vendor space at Rhinebeck is extremely tight. In fact, rumor had it that the festival organizers only brought in two new vendors this year. Julia Hilbrandt was one of them.
Armed with good scissors, a sewing machine, colorful thread, and an instinctive eye for shapes, Julia transforms sheets of plush grey felt into lovely yet functional one-of-a-kind bags.
Created in various shapes and sizes, each bag has its own unique ornamentation. The shoulder bags and totes also feature a simple yet perfectly functional thick leather strap that's reinforced with a leather patch on the inside of the bag. I was excited to see a vendor combine such sophistication and functionality with wool, and I hope Julia returns next year.RedMaple Sportswear Co.
As knitters, we don't always pay close attention to those vendors offering machine-knit products at fiber festivals. RedMaple is an example of why we should.
Two years ago at this same festival I snagged a pair of RedMaple socks. Sure, they were machine-knit. But they contained a blend of alpaca, cotton, and copper. I was incredulous about that last part because my hands and eyes couldn't detect anything "coppery."
I also read about how the copper fibers were supposed to reflect heat and that they'd help relieve symptoms of stress. I was a skeptic. But two years and countless washings and wearings later, that same pair of socks has become one of my favorites. Which is a long way of explaining why RedMaple was at the top of my list of vendors to re-visit this year. If you like SmartWool and are open to adventure, check out RedMaple.
Buffalo Gold
On Saturday, I found myself out and about without any hand coverings as the temperatures dropped from chilly to frigid. Out of knitterly pride, I couldn't bring myself to buy anyone else's handknit mittens—but something had to be done because my hands were starting to go numb and I had a book signing in a few short hours.
That's when I stumbled upon Ron Miskin tucked at the end of the Still River Mill booth with a table of the Buffalo Gold mitts, mittens, hats, and socks that he's manufacturing in the U.S. from 100% bison down. Ron graciously gave me a pair of mitts, my hands were rescued, and now I know what I'm getting a lot of people for Christmas this year. The hat and gloves are also a recent smash hit in the Orvis catalog.
Spirit Trail Fiberworks
There was a lot of yarn at this show. A stupendous amount. Yarn overflowed from every bin and bucket. It was suspended from hooks and poles, bursting out into the aisles, falling off shelves, and doing everything but tiptoe back to your car and hop in the passenger's seat while you weren't looking.
A natural response to this overwhelm is what I call "yarn blindness," and it happens at every show—but especially Rhinebeck. There is so much gorgeous yarn all around that you slowly stop seeing it.
Which may explain how I left the show with only one skein of yarn in my bag: Sunna, from Spirit Trail Fiberworks. I spotted it early on before the yarn blindness had a chance to set in. And I spotted it so early because I hitched a ride into the fairgrounds with Jennifer Heverly, the woman behind Spirit Trail.
Sunna is her newest yarn, named after the Scandinavian goddess of spinning and the sun. It contains a blend of 75% superwash Merino and 15% cashmere, along with—and here's the kicker—bombyx silk. I haven't seen this particular combination in a sock yarn yet, and Jennifer went straight to the mill to make it. (Do note that this new yarn isn't up on her site yet, so please be patient.)
The silk gives the yarn a surprise hint of sheen while still adding strength to the total mix. And on a broader scale, this yarn represents what's possible when hand-dyers take their business to the next level by working directly with a mill to create something truly special just for them. I get excited thinking about what would happen if more folks took the plunge. Anyone up for it?
Michael and Sheila Ernst
Sunday was spent in the author's area, ending with only 15 minutes to spare. My mind raced. What could I do, who could I see, that would give me a sense of having fully experienced the festival? What could I bring home that would truly be special and help me fulfill my creative ambitions for the coming year?
Glass knitting needles, that's what. Sheila and Michael Ernst, the folks who have mastered the glass knitting needle better than anyone else, traveled all the way from Oregon to be at the show. I ran over to their booth and spent my last 15 minutes choosing my pair.
These are not molded or machined needles, they are entirely formed by hand out of the same material we commonly know as Pyrex. Which means that although they're glass, which is innately more fragile than metal or comparably sized wood, they're still durable. Apparently the key to their longevity is to keep a loose tension as you knit with them. I look forward to choosing a special project that I can slowly and lovingly knit throughout the winter months ahead.
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STOCKTON - The San Joaquin County Metro Narcotics Unit made two arrests Wednesday after serving two search warrants, the Sheriff's Office reported.
Officers found more than 6 pounds of methamphetamine valued at more than $75,000, 1.5 ounces of cocaine and a saleable amount of marijuana in a home in the 2900 block of Estrella Avenue.
They arrested Magdalena Arellano-Felix, 30, and Jose Luis Santana, 19, on suspicion of various drug charges and child endangerment, charges because Arellano-Felix's 14-year-old son was found there, officials said.
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There are times in life when circumstances allow us merely to stay afloat with our heads above water, struggling to swim upstream against the current. We all have these periods when the best we can do is just get through one day and then prepare ourselves to take on the next.
But eventually the tide recedes, the waters calm and we find ourselves treading water, just adrift with no idea which way to swim, our footing unsettled in the mud below.
This is where I found myself last year. And quite honestly, I don't like being wet, so I was rather anxious to find a way to dry land.
I sought counsel from the one we will call My Sage. My Sage is wise, indeed, and insightful and inspiring. And most of all, she is trustworthy, straightforward and direct. She does not speak in terms of harmony or inner journeys or finding the right energy. She cuts right to the core and helps me see issues in a new light.
I explained my current state of inertia, that I couldn't seem to move forward and didn't know why.
She asked me simply, "What do you want?"
"Well, I don't know. That's the problem," I answered. "I'm stuck."
"Do you have a bucket list?" she asked.
"I have some ideas, but not really an actual pen and paper list."
"Like what?" she asked, leaning back in her chair, ready to absorb my list.
I was blank. I couldn't come up with anything. I felt the tide creeping up my legs as my feet sunk into the mud. And suddenly a memory of that very thing came flashing back to me.
I was probably 8 years old when my sister, our neighbor, Debbie, and I ran down the trail behind Debbie's house to the bay that bordered our heavily wooded, Oregon Coast neighborhood. The tide was out and we decided to see how far onto the mud flats we could run.
I have no idea who came up with it or why we thought this was a good idea, but we started out on our adventure. Not far into it, we began to sink into the thick, sticky mud. We were stuck and the tide was slowing creeping in.
Being the smallest and lightest, I somehow got my feet dislodged, as did Debbie, but I think she lost a boot in the process. My sister was still stuck and we were all crying. We yelled for help, which in retrospect was a ridiculous solution. Why we didn't run for help, I have no idea.
Miraculously, our neighbor, Mr. Stender, heard our screams for help and came with waders on, shovel in hand. He dug my sister out and carried her to safety.
Now, we weren't supposed to go down to the bay at all. If I'm remembering correctly, I think we had somewhere to go later and we were wearing good clothes. Our mother had said specifically that morning, "Stay clean. And don't go down to the bay." We knew we were in big trouble. There was no way to hide the evidence of this misdeed.
And then sitting there with My Sage, it hit me. The fear we felt being stuck, the helplessness of the situation, the dread of anticipation for the punishment we were about to receive, all of those feeling were exactly what I was feeling in that moment when faced with the question of what I wanted to do next in my life.
Talk about a wild association! It was an Oprah "Ah ha!" moment. Fear was pinning me down, keeping me stuck. Fear of doing the wrong thing, fear of making the wrong decision, fear of the unknown.
"Take little steps," advised My Sage. "Start making a short list of small things that seem attainable, and then do them. Once you have accomplished one, stop and see how you feel. Then go onto the next."
And so I did. I could almost hear the sucking sound of the mud as I pulled my foot out.
The next time I saw My Sage, I had started my bucket list.
"I want to go to Italy," I stated emphatically.
"Be sure to send me a postcard," replied My Sage with a smile. "And take a shovel with you, just in case."
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25 Gorgeous Sweaters for the Brand-New Knitter
by Catherine Ham
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So you've just learned to knit and you're ready to knit your first sweater. If you're lucky enough to have a supportive knitter nearby, you can go to him or her for guidance throughout the entire project. But what if you're alone?
Don't Fret
Catherine Ham's book, "25 Gorgeous Sweaters for the Brand-New Knitter," is the perfect surrogate friend for any new knitter. It contains extremely simple but attractive patterns for cardigans, jackets, vests, and tops for women, plus a few patterns for kids.
The author assumes you already know the basics of knitting, and you won't find any instructions for casting on, binding off, or forming basic knit and purl stitches. So you'll still need a basic knitting reasource. Even the basic stitch guides in popular knitting magazines will do, or you can bookmark About.com's knitting section.
Under the Covers
The patterns are clearly written with many more illustrations than normally found in pattern books. Most designs are extremely basic, but Ham adds a nice touch by showing various embellishments you can add to the finished garments.
Best of all, Ham understands that most beginning knitters aren't ready to drop a bundle on yarn. Her patterns call for easy-to-find, reasonably priced designer yarns that still yield beautiful results.
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I am generally quite positive on the majority of O'Reilly books - all of them that I own and many others that I have either reviewed or previewed.
Their strengths tend to be that they are very thorough and complete about subject matter. They tend to be most revelant to topics and information that is not subject to change frequently, but they do have a policy of occasionally releasing revisions of books that do change over time.
The one area that you may want to investigate before purchasing an O'Reilly book is whether it is a topic that requires very current information. It is difficult to research and keep such information right up to the minute. O'Reilly does have a number of on-line resources that help augment and supplement the content of their books.
book competition
Possibly the criteria for establishing what a book should have, to interest you,is the publishing date, and if there is any up-dated information. I would believe that Linux and Open source data is constantly being developed and evolved.
Samba - Great Tool for Ease of Use
We have been using Samba for several years to provide an easily accessible environment on our UNIX servers. For the web environment, having both web server and file server on UNIX platforms makes synchronization much easier and safer. Only recently, did I personally become aware of the depth of services that Samba provides. The only scary thought in providing the "Windows" environment is that some burglars are always looking for windows of opportunity. ;-)
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Comprehensively these are good knowledgebase networks if you seek for information or solution base, as these people share their knowledge's to commnunity without thinking of returns... Some knowledge which people can buy to get it but for most cases you'd have to earn it to understand wholly...
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Operating in the 5 GHz spectrum, 802.11ac offers transfer speeds up to 1300 Mbps, ideal for uninterrupted HD video streaming and concurrent Internet access. Along with gigabit speeds, Buffalo's 802.11ac products with improved radios feature improved reliability and produce better in-home coverage than at any other time for ultra-portable devices such as tablets and smart phones along with traditional Windows/Mac clients.
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Voters left little doubt at the polls this week as Northwest's Jason Phillips ran away with the Cincinnati Bell Fastest Play of the Game for Aug. 24.
Voting ended Tuesday at 11:59 p.m., with Phillips receiving 73 percent of the vote.
The senior's 50-yard touchdown run helped the Knights defeat Finneytown 47-7 on Friday.
Phillips is now entered to win a new phone from Cincinnati Bell. A drawing, that will include each weekly winner, will be conducted at the end of the football season.
Final Results:
73% - Northwest's Phillips 50-Yard TD Run
18% - Sycamore's Simpson 45-Yard TD Pass
7% - Beechwood's Lightner 67-Yard TD Catch
1% - Lebanon's Morgan 45-Yard TD Pass
1% - Middletown's Marshall 76-Yard TD Run
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on a survey of table saw users to determine the effectiveness of modular blade guards.
Submit written or electronic comments on the collection of information by July 29, 2013.
You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CPSC-2011-0074, by any of the following methods:
Electronic Submissions: Submit electronic comments to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. The Commission does not accept comments submitted by electronic mail (email), except through www.regulations.gov. The Commission encourages you to submit electronic comments by using the Federal eRulemaking Portal, as described above.
Written Submissions: Submit written submissions in the following way: Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions), preferably in five copies, to: Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Room 820, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone (301) 504-7923.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this notice. All comments received may be posted without change, including any personal identifiers, contact information, or other personal information provided, to: http://www.regulations.gov. Do not submit confidential business information, trade secret information, or other sensitive or protected information that you do not want to be available to the public. If furnished at all, such information should be submitted in writing.
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Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. "Collection of information" is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. Accordingly, the CPSC is publishing notice of the proposed collection of information set forth in this document.
The CPSC is considering whether a new performance safety standard is needed to address an unreasonable risk of injury associated with table saws. On October 11, 2011, the Commission published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) for table saws, under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), 15 U.S.C. 2051-2084. (76 FR 62678). The ANPR explained that under the current voluntary standard, UL 987, Stationary and Fixed Electric Tools, published in November 2007, a new modular blade guard design, developed by a joint venture of the leading table saw manufacturers, expanded the table saw guarding requirements. The new blade guard did not consist of a hood, but rather, a top-barrier guarding element and two side-barrier guarding elements. The new modular guard design was intended to be an improvement over traditional hood guard designs, by providing better visibility, by being easier to remove and install, and by incorporating a permanent riving knife design. The revised standard also specified detailed design and performance requirements for the modular blade guard, riving knife, and anti-kickback device(s). The effective date for the new requirements in UL 987 was January 31, 2010.
In the ANPR, the Commission expressed concern that the requirements in the voluntary standard for table saws, UL 987, which include a permanent riving knife and the new modular blade guard system, may not adequately address the operator blade contact injuries associated with table saw use. The Commission stated that:
While we support the recent progress UL has made in improving the voluntary standard to address blade contact injuries by focusing solely on prevention of skin-to-blade contact, the standard requirements do not appear to address adequately the number or severity of blade contact injuries that occur on table saws, nor do they address the associated societal costs. In addition, while we believe that the new modular guard design is a significant improvement over the old guard design, the effectiveness of any blade guard system depends upon an operator's willingness to use it. Safety equipment that hinders the ability to operate the product likely will result in consumers bypassing, avoiding, or discarding the safety equipment. In addition, of the 66,900 table saw operator blade contact injuries in 2007 and 2008, approximately 20,700 (30.9%) of the injuries occurred on table saws where the blade guard was in use. The current voluntary standard for table saws does not appear to address those types of injuries. Accordingly, we are particularly interested in obtaining information regarding current or developing voluntary standards that would address table saw blade contact injuries.
76 FR 62683. Currently, the CPSC does not know how consumers are using the new modular blade guard. Because the usage patterns are directly linked to the safety of the user, additional data are needed to understand how consumers use the modular blade guard to determine how effective the design will be in preventing future injuries. The data collected from this survey will be used to help CPSC staff understand better how consumers are using the modular blade guard system, such as when consumers install and remove the blade guard, what type of cuts are being made without the blade guard, and/or what may be preventing the use of the blade guard. With additional information, the Commission will be able to evaluate the role of modular blade guards in the proposed rule. The data, along with testing results, subject matter input analysis, and other study information, will be used by the Commission to develop the proposed rule addressing consumer injuries associated with table saws.
To gather the information, the CPSC will conduct a survey of consumers who own table saws with a modular blade guard system. Because the population of owners of table saws that were purchased with a modular blade guard is a specific and hard-to-reach population, the survey will be based on a convenience sample of participants recruited by various advertisement strategies. No results from the survey will be generalized to the population. To recruit respondents, advertisements will be placed on popular Web sites, in woodworking magazines, and posted in woodworking guilds with their cooperation. Respondents will have the option to go through a screening process, either online, or via the telephone. Respondents meeting the criteria of the survey—owners of table saws with the modular blade guard system—will participate in the follow-up, full-scale Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) survey about their usage of, and opinions about, the modular blade guard system. After completion of the full-scale CATI survey, each respondent will be sent a $50 check for completing the survey. CPSC staff anticipates that approximately 100 eligible respondents will be interviewed. Up to an additional 100 respondents may be interviewed, if additional funding becomes available.
A final report will summarize the data about modular blade use collected from the surveyed table saw owners. Any patterns that emerge can be considered in conjunction with other testing, subject matter expert analyses, and any other data gathered as part of the rulemaking process, to assess the potential effectiveness of the modular blade guard design and to inform rulemaking. Any patterns that emerge may also be used by CPSC staff to develop future studies.
CPSC staff estimates that the recruitment stage time required to verify whether the respondent fits the study's target group of consumers will not exceed 10 minutes, and the actual survey will not exceed 25 minutes. Thus, total time per eligible respondent is estimated not to exceed 35 minutes. For the 100 anticipated eligible respondents, time required in connection with the survey would be estimated at approximately 58 hours (100 × 0.58 hours) in the aggregate. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, March 2013, http://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm, the average compensational hourly rate is $28.89. The total cost burden for this study is estimated at $1,676. If an additional 100 respondents were interviewed, the total burden hours would be estimated at $3,352.
The estimated cost to the federal government is $182,159.87 for the costs of recruiting respondents and conducting the survey. In addition, one full-time CPSC employee will spend an estimated 600 hours of labor for an estimated cost of $49,488, the equivalent of a GS-14 Step 5 employee with an additional 30.8 percent added for benefits for an hourly compensation rate of $82.48. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Employer Costs for Employee Compensation," December 2012, Table 1, percentage of wages and salaries for all civilian management, professional, and related employees, http://www.bls.gov/ncs). Accordingly, the total estimated cost to the federal government is $231,647.87 ($182,159.87 plus $49,488). If an additional 100 respondents are surveyed, the additional estimated cost to the federal government is $98,000 ($31,000 for recruiting + $67,000 for conducting survey), for a total estimated cost to the federal government of $329,647.87.
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Todd A. Stevenson,
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I have 1.10.51 installed and I have read on the forum and there are a couple of things I can't figure out. I am pretty sure that if I am playing a file that the PS3 can't play, then MEncoder is used to transcode this file to MPEG2 (M2TS container?) so that it can play it. Also, if it is a file that the PS3 can play and there are no subtitles, then it remuxes and sends the file to the PS3. If subtitles are involved (like for a ISO file) then it has to use MEncoder to transcode so the subtitles are available.
But when there is no transcoding taking place, what is doing the remuxing? Is it TsMuxer or MEncoder? What determinies if TsMuxer or MEncoder is used. Also, the AviSynth/FFmpeg and Avisynth/MEncoder options show that "the engine is not loaded". Do I need to install AviSynth separately to get this to work? I guess I just don't understand how to get the program to use MEncoder or AviSynth (if I had AviSynth working). If all of this information is available somewhere, I am more than happy to go learn myself, but it is difficult when there is only a forum to learn from. Thanks.


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Hi Folks!
I've bought a Samsung TV, the UN40ES6500, amazing TV!
I'm using PMS with it and is working far better than my PS3!
The only issue seems that PMS is just given the file for the TV, so some files will work, others not.
I'm trying to see some OGM files ( not supported by the TV ) and some MKV files that have OGG audio tracks, etc..
Can I configure the PMS to behave like it behave when I'm using a PS3? ( Transcoding the files to a format recognizable by the TV )
Thanks in advance for any tips!


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MaceMan will be at the Peninsula Park DGC in Iowa City next Tuesday evening for one of his doubles events. It will be $10 random draw (matching A players with B players). All winnings will be merchandise from his stock.
We will try to start at 5:00 so we'll finish before dark. I'm planning to return the pins to either A or B locations for this event instead of everything long.
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September 28, 2005
Columbia County residents say they need a Family Y closer to them and the Board of Directors agrees. The new 50,000 square foot facility will be located off of Washington Road on Blachard Road in Evans, which will be developed into Blachard Woods Park by the county. But what impact will a new Family Y have on the newly renovated multi-million dollar facility in Richmond County?
Bill Fagan lives in Columbia County and says working out in the storefront Family-Marshall branch facility beats driving across town to the newly renovated Augusta branch.
"I don't have to go through any traffic about 10 minutes. The other way is getting worse and worse," Fagan said.
Janette Reynolds feels the same. She says it's time for a Family Y to come to Columbia County.
"Columbia County can stand it," Reynolds said.
The Marshall Branch is just two and a half years old and already people working out there have outgrown the 3,700 square-foot facility.
"There is a definite need and tremendous growth in this area as everyone is aware of," said Christy Leeseburg, Family Y Board of Directors.
But of the 15,000 memberships here at the newly renovated Wilson Branch, many are from Columbia County. So what impact will those memberships have if they leave?
"Some people are afraid that it will bring people away from that branch, but there are so many people in this community who are looking for something like this in the area," Leeseburg said.
"I don't think it will have a great impact because we are serving different parts of the community. We have members that live and work in different places and use it," said John Carney, Family Y Chief Operating Officer.
And when the Columbia County facility is done, the Board of Directors says both facilities will be able to stand on their own.
"They definitely have the support in that area of the community and we will have enough support in this area as well," Leeseburg said.
With a metro branch membership, members are able to visit any facility around the United States. So there is an advantage to those who get memberships with Augusta's branch, they'll also be able to work out at Columbia County's branch. Other branches throughout the CSRA scheduled to open: The Augusta branch will open October 10 and 11 o'clock and the Augusta South branch will open the first part of December.


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Whether watching the Gunners kicking it live at Emirates Stadium or catching the action on TV, we are Gooners through and through.
A young star on the rise, Theo Walcott has turned in some impressive performances for Arsenal. After making his debut with the club as a teenager in 2006, the speedy Walcott worked his way in to a starting role at striker.
Arsenal returns to its traditional team badge in 2012 from the 125th anniversary badge they wore during the 11/12 season.
The red jersey has the traditional look with white sleeves. New for 2012, Arsenal's home jersey has a blue crewneck collar and blue details on the cuffs. The white sleeves and blue details pay tribute to the kits Arsenal wore in the 1930s under legendary manager Herbert Chapman. There is also a detail on the back collar that honors Chapman's revolutionary WM formation and Arsenal's motto Victoria, Concordia, Crescit, which means Victory through Harmony.
Embroidered Arsenal team badge and Nike logo are on the front along with a screened sponsor design. Moisture wicking, vented jersey with Dri-FIT technology. 100% recycled polyester.
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As Schiller understood in his Letters On the Aesthetic Education of Man, man is a creature in whom the "accidents" are truly essential; it is essentially wrong to make an abstract and absolute divorce of essence and accidents in the case of human beings. The business of man, as Hegel phrased it, is to live as a "concrete universal," a living concept who is constantly taking up the particles of life into his organismic wholeness, giving an encompassing meaning to the crazed details of our Babel of objectivity. That we participate in the power or action or genius of the infinite is demonstrated by our constant mediation between phenomena and principles, particulars and universal laws, finite and infinite. We transfigure all that is inert and opaque with the radiance of an ever-living sense of essentiality, of a "concentricity" that is and is-not our own selves.
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OAKLAND -- Long before he knew who the next bishop of Oakland would be, John Hurley knew what he should be like.
"A people person," Hurley said Saturday. "A person that could connect with people."
Little did Hurley know that person would be someone with whom he had once connected.
Rev. Michael Barber, 59, who grew up in Northern California, was installed as bishop of the Oakland Diocese on Saturday in a ceremony at Cathedral of Christ the Light. Appointed by Pope Francis, Barber is the fifth bishop in the history of the diocese and the first Jesuit.
A capacity audience, which included Gov. Jerry Brown and 18 visiting bishops, filled the cathedral a half-hour before the 11 a.m. ceremony. Hurley was seated in an outdoor viewing area, where a large video board allowed 300 ticketed onlookers a view of the service.
"We were classmates from 1973-75 at Santa Barbara," said Hurley, 57, who biked to the cathedral from his Alameda home. "We picked grapes together. We harvested a couple of seasons of crops together. I don't know if I'll see him today or not, but I wanted to come."
The man Hurley knew during their time in a Jesuit novitiate program was "a hard worker," he said. "Very dedicated and very committed to what he was doing with his life. From my remembrance of Mike, this is probably a bit uncomfortable. Probably meeting someone on a bench at Lake Merritt, sitting down with them, is more his style."
Barber was not available for comment Saturday.
It was quietly festive in the viewing plaza. People arrived with guitars and drums, some in formal dress, a few in jeans and athletic apparel. Shoppers filtered in and out of the Cathedral Shop just off the plaza.
"I'm glad I get to see this once in my lifetime," said Geralyn Joy Marcelino, 25, a kindergarten teacher at Our Lady of the rosary School in Union City -- one of the diocese's 45 elementary schools. "It's like a lifetime event that's really exciting to watch and be a part of."
Marcelino heard Barber speak Friday night at a vespers service.
"He was really sincere," she said. "I liked his tone and attitude. He humbled himself to the community to serve everyone from the poor to all walks of life."
In remarks shortly after being appointed, Barber said he would "be keeping an eye on Pope Francis. I think he wants servant leaders who look to the needs of the people. Listen first, speak second."
That sentiment impressed Ann Schmidt of Fremont.
"I think he'll be a good shepherd for the Oakland church," said Schmidt, 60, who also liked that Barber was once a military chaplain. "I think that is a very strong background for leading people who are of diverse cultures and persuasions. It's a very good sign that he has a heart for people who are struggling."
"I always thought he would go where he needed to be," Hurley said of his old friend. "If it was some far, distant, hideaway place, that was fine. If it's here, that's fine, too."
Contact Gary Peterson at 925-952-5053. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/garyscribe.


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미첼 로킨드
멕시코의 선도적인 건축가. 현대 멕시코 사회의 새로운 도전 과제들에 적응하기 위한 디자인을 재정의하여 국제적인 호평을 받고있습니다.
"For me success relates to the way we have trained our minds and eyes to see our surrounding world and therefore interact as catalysts in any situation. My dream project would be any site in which the challenge would be how to add more in return, how can a building not seam detached but integrated? The most inspiring architecture in the world is Seagram's Building in NY (Mies van der Rohe, and Phillip Johnson), Ciudad Universitaria U.N.A.M., Mexico City (Mario Pani amd Enrique del Moral) and Salk Institute, San Diego (Louie Kahn)."


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Sage Francis wrote: correct me if I'm wrong...but the first hand transplant became a controversy because the hand came from a killer.
Satyre wrote: TD3...
How about I call you out for posting like a fucking slut?
futuristxen wrote: td3 Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2002 3:42 pm
Djdee Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2002 3:43 pm
jesus...that's some quickness. How the hell do you do that? One minute after someone mentions your name, you got on here and replied!!!!
td3 wrote: Satyre wrote: TD3...
How about I call you out for posting like a fucking slut?
oh word? and how's that? 6 posts a day = wow!
big fucking deal... i aint DJdee... i dont reply to even half the posts and i dont start corney threads... dont be upset kiddo... ive just been consistant on this board since it started and the numbers added up... who fuckin cares?


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A school bus near Climax Springs overturned Friday morning near Route FF.
Seven students from Climax Springs R-IV slid off the road. It turned on its side and hit a tree.
The children were sent to Lake Regional Hospital for observation.
Fire crews from the northwest protection district, Camden County deputies and two state troopers responded.


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Risk Trade Weakens But Refuses to Die
Whatever you call it: risk trade, fear trade or the more cuddly sounding RORO (Risk-On-Risk-Off), if you had the slightest contact with financial markets last year, you'll know it when you see it.
A knee-jerk charge into perceived safe havens or risk assets, which could change direction on a dime, the trade saw correlations rise both within and across markets. This reached a pitch where stock-picking seemed a dying art. The only differentiation that mattered was that between safety and risk.
The trade was a post-crisis creature, a horrible landmark in a world where the once-unthinkable had to become the daily-priceable, from a major banking collapse to the end of the euro.
And, as 2013 kicks off, none of these black swans can be seen gliding down the river of high finance. So sure enough the analysts are queuing up to announce the end of the risk trade, and the resumption of pre-crisis normality.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch has been at it just this morning, although it's hardly alone.
"The Great Rotation has begun and the big picture is transitioning from deflation and deleveraging to a normalization of growth, rates and risk appetite," its analysis says.
So, then, is it time to hire a decent stock picker, and look again at national economic performance, monetary policy and all the other old investment standbys thrown overboard by the risk trade?
However, it's also worth pointing out that, while the risk trade has certainly known better days, it's still a long way from the undertakers HSBC has for months compiled a regular roundup of the trade's influence on global markets.
The picture now suggests that, while RORO's influence on the world has waned appreciably this year, it's still significantly above pre-crisis levels. Moreover, the mix of assets most affected remains what it was for much of the old year, which means the old split between haven and punt is still very much in force.
Now, it's surely worth pointing out that the analysts may well be right. Perhaps the risk trade will simply weaken inexorably from here until it becomes something we all look back on and laugh at, the stuff of "remember when" reminiscence in the bars of London and New York.
But it's equally worth remembering that the trade's influence waned sharply between 2010 and 2011 too, only to return in greater force than before.


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It's not like Moe's Original Bar B Que is a local secret. But its popularity beyond this valley might surprise some locals.
In fact, the converted gas station site in Eagle is ground zero for Moe's nationwide "southern soul food revival." With 22 restaurants now open in Colorado, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and Maine, plus another four slated to open by the end of June, Moe's has found a great recipe for success. The main ingredients are hard work with a commitment to quality mixed in with a generous dash of community involvement and a generous dollop of plain ol' fun.
Moe's unique flavor - as a product and as a business - has its roots down South in Alabama where Mike Fernandez of Tuscaloosa, Ben Gilbert of Athens, and Jeff Kennedy of Huntsville, met at the University of Alabama.
"They instantly became friends and had a mutual interest in all things Southern: BBQ, blues, college football and whiskey," notes the Moe's website.
On the barbecue side, back in 1988, Fernandez learned the ins and outs of fire roasting meats from a master - Moses Day - the guy referenced in the "Moe's Original" moniker. "When Moses fired up his backyard barrel pit, everyone in T-Town knew where to go," notes the Moe's website. Gilbert and Kennedy were also drawn to Day's tutelage and learned the his distinct methods for signature BBQ. Fine times were had by all during those college years at 'Bama.
But unlike most college friendships, the Moe's boys were also building the base for a successful business with a hat trick of formidable skills. Fernandez is the guy with a culinary degree. Gilbert has a business management degree and Kennedy has a marketing degree. That's not to say they blazed out of school with an entrepreneurial drive aimed at shaking up the American food landscape. Actually, they opted to be ski bums for a while. All three Moe's boys eventually wound up working in separate restaurants in Vail and their revival launched with decidedly humble beginnings.
They weren't in the valley too long before the Alabama natives began longing for some true barbecue, the way Day taught them to cook it.
"We started cooking some pig for family and friends," said Kennedy. Their kitchen was a charcoal grill outside his doublewide trailer on the river near Minturn. Then the Moe's founders decided to step up their operation and built a $600 pit at Randy Quintana's Minturn junkyard. Moe's Original catering was in business.
Building on their catering success, the boys purchased a 40-foot gooseneck hay trailer and converted it into a health department-certified concessions trailer, complete with a tin roof and barn wood siding. They parked the trailer at a prominent Edwards street corner, set out some hay bales for seats and wire spools for tables and opened shop.
"We sold out there for 100 days straight and decided we should get a site," said Gilbert.
In 2002, Moe's opened its first restaurant - a carry out joint at Lionshead. By the 2004-05 ski season, Moe's graduated to a larger locale in Lionshead and by 2005, the boys were ready to design and build their own restaurant space. That's when Moe's made the move to Eagle.
For their first five years in Eagle, Moe's was located in the shopping strip behind the Eagle Diner.
"We saw that everyone was moving down this direction," said Gilbert. By everyone, they included themselves. While Gilbert and his wife and two kids live in Edwards, Kennedy and his wife and two kids live in Eagle. So does Fernandez and his wife.
With restaurants in Vail and Eagle, the Moe's boys developed and refined their product - signature barbecued meats combined with an eclectic list of homemade side dishes.
"We cook fresh all day, every day. It keeps our staff engaged in the product," said Kennedy. "The sides are always changing and it makes it fun for us and fun for the customers. It's all home-cooked food."
"We start with the product and every day it is different," said Fernandez.
That means if sweet potato fries are on the menu, someone has actually peeled, sliced and cooked them. Maybe today's mac and cheese has a bit more cheddar than yesterday's. While there is a standard list of sides, including baked beans, marinated slaw, potato salad and banana pudding, the list of special sides can include sweet potato casserole, jalapeno grits, collard greens or anything else the crew is inspired to cook.
Like any good businessmen, the Moe's boys aren't spilling all their culinary secrets. But they are forthcoming about a few of their regular practices. They cook using applewood for a mellow flavor and their barbecue menu includes pulled pork, chicken, ribs and turkey. For variety, Moe's also includes fried shrimp and catfish and hot wings. Their business model has a central pillar - hard work.
Just because they are the brains behind the business doesn't mean the Moe's boys are done delivering brawn. Customers regularly find them minding the stove or manning the cash register.
"The most important thing for business success is to have a good work ethic," said Gilbert.
"We were just in Alabama at one of the restaurants and one of the employees said, 'I bet you can't wait to get home' because we were putting in 100-hour weeks," said Kennedy. "But that's not unusual. You can find us here washing dishes next to a 16-year-old kid."
The boys believe their hard-working ways were central to the business's success through the Great Recession. The national economic downturn actually proved to be a boon for Moe's - the founders were able to return to Alabama and recruit recent college grads who were having trouble finding jobs. Figuring it's what brought them to the valley, the Moe's founders have routinely attracted young workers from the South with the promise of jobs and the chance to ski.
The business's winning combination of quality homemade food at reasonable prices also fed Moe's popularity during a time when people have been watching their dollars.
"More than anything, we saw there was a niche that needed to be filled," said Gilbert of the Moe's success. "The food is definitely what keeps people coming back."
That niche isn't Eagle County-centered. What has worked locally has also worked nationally. The Moe's boys returned to their roots in 2006 and opened their first Alabama restaurant. Various friends and family members are operating Moe's joints in five states and the business isn't done growing.
"We always wanted to grow the business. That was always the vision, but we had no idea it would be what it is today," said Gilbert.
When a new Moe's opens, a five-person team from the Eagle County locations travels to the new site to teach the staff about the Moe's method. The Eagle site is a Moe's prototype. It's a funky locale with a bit of history. University of Alabama memorabilia decorate the walls and friendly staff, many of whom speak with a Southern drawl, take orders and keep the place clean.
Moe's in Eagle also demonstrates an important business ethic - community involvement. The Moe's boys often open their business doors for local fund-raisers - everything from a benefit for families affected by hurricanes in Alabama to the recent Eagle 20/20 event.
"We are very family and community oriented," said Kennedy.
Even after a decade of preparing barbecue every day, the three Moe's guys still love the food. Fernandez said the fried shrimp sandwich is his personal favorite, while Kennedy cites the barbecued turkey breast and grits with jalapeno.
"I would eat a wing or a rib every day," said Gilbert.
And even with all the challenges that come with owning their own burgeoning empire, the Moe's boys say they still love serving up their signature food every day.
"We have a great time doing this. All in all, Moe's is a great place to work," said Gilbert.
To learn more about Moe's Original Bar B Cue, visit the company's website at www.moesoriginalbbq.com.


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2010 Cross Country: Ran in six meets during the season ... her best finish was 10th at the Islanders Splash (9/24) running a time of 18:43 ... finished 23rd at the Ricardo Romo/Six Flags Fiesta Texas Classic (9/17) crossing the finish line at 18:57.9 ... ran at the annual Chile Pepper Invitational (10/16) running a time of 18:22.37 ... finished 31st at the Southland Conference Championships (10/28) with a time of 23:10.1 ... came in 65th at the NCAA South Central Regional (11/13) running in a time of 22:16.3.
Prior to Texas A&M - Corpus Christi: Ran for head coach Greg Wenneborg at Pima Community College, in Tucson, Ariz. ... placed 13th at the NJCAA cross country meet.
High School: Ran for Linda Lou Lamb at Benson High School in Benson, Ariz. ... placed second at state in the 800-meter and 1600-meter ... holds the 2A state record in the 800-meter ... finished third at the cross country state meet ... 2A All-American in cross country and track in 2005-07 ... named Academic All-State ... holds the school record in the 800-meter, 4x4 and 4x8 ... lettered in cross country, track, volleyball and basketball.
Personal: Born Danielle Nicole Higgins on April 10, 1989, in Tucson, Ariz. ... parents are Chris and Kathryn Higgins ... has one sibling, Luke ... major is marketing.


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The Nike Celtic N98 Track Jacket is designed for soccer, but crafted for the Celtic fan's lifestyle. This unique jacket has a stylized clover logo and a large embroidered Nike logo on the chest.
Full-zip jacket has zippered side pockets. Celtic is screened on the back.
Double-knit for comfort and cut close (but not tight) for the game of life. The high-rise collar's there to protect your neck. From the clubhouse to the club, this is pure sport without fouls or finish lines.
The N98 changes the game with fabrics that feel like a second skin. Buttery with just enough stretch, it's easy to layer and hard to take off.
53/47 polyester/cotton.
Chaqueta con cinta y costuras brillantes con la insignia de Nike bordada en #4 y el nombre del equipo impreso en silicona. 53/47 algodón/poliéster. Importada.


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Monday, April 30, 2012
Springtime with the Duo, Bears, and Flowers
It really must be spring! Bears wandering the woods and Pin Cherries blooming!
36 comments:
- Bearly Alyssa said...
- April 30, 2012 at 6:27 PM
- Nola said...
I sure hope the antibiotics help K. Such a handsome bear!
Dachshund Nola
- April 30, 2012 at 6:40 PM
- Khyra And Sometimes Her Mom said...
Even the bear knows it is a good place to hang out!
- April 30, 2012 at 6:57 PM
- Two French Bulldogs said...
That's gotta be Smokey. All our paws crossed for K
Benny & Lily
- April 30, 2012 at 7:24 PM
- jen said...
I'm sorry to hear that K has an infection, I hope the antibiotics work for her!
- April 30, 2012 at 7:58 PM
- Tweedles -- that's me said...
That is a mighty big bear doing his dance!
I am sure the antibiotics will kick in and make K feel so much better!
- April 30, 2012 at 7:58 PM
- houndstooth said...
I'm sorry K has an infection, but at least that's something that can be solved. It makes sense, too, since often it's infections that cause her fearfulness. I am drooling over your pictures today!
- April 30, 2012 at 8:13 PM
- Bassetmomma said...
Hopefully the antibiotics will help K's infection which in turn may help tame her fears. At least she has no fears outside. I see R has his goofy face on in the first pic! K just looks like she's saying "Really?" LOL! This is a really great shot of the bear! It must almost seem surreal that you live amongst these huge animals! Happy Spring!
- April 30, 2012 at 8:17 PM
- Mr. Pip said...
K looks like a puppy in that final shot! I am sorry she has an infection and yes, I am sure her fear has something to do with it. Paws crossed for sweet K!
- April 30, 2012 at 8:18 PM
- Berts Blog said...
Oh that bear, I just loved it. Is that a male or female? Have we seen it before. I love your trail cams.
I do so hope the antibiotics help. You and K continue to amaze me.
- April 30, 2012 at 8:24 PM
- Ellen Venturella-Wilson, MS, OTR/L said...
Charley says to get well soon K! Hope the antibiotics work too!
Charley xoxo (the tripawd chocolate lab) and his mommy (Ellen)
- April 30, 2012 at 8:58 PM
- GOOSE said...
I hope the antibiotics kick in real FAST.
I always giggle when I see that R with his tongue out just before he sets off. It's like he is adjusting to the wind speed for maximum take off.
- April 30, 2012 at 9:29 PM
Ann from..The Outer Banks of NC says....I think you are such a wonderful mom..always there and know exactly what to say and do for your beautiful dogs..Hope K will soon feel better..because love is in the air and all around you..
- April 30, 2012 at 9:31 PM
- Siku Marie, White Dog said...
An infection explains a lot of the fearfulness K has been experiencing. We send White Dog positivity and healing energy that the infection can be cleared up and causes no complications or pain. Your photos today sing "SPRING!"
- April 30, 2012 at 10:22 PM
- rottrover said...
Sending rottie kisses to Miss K. Bart on the couch, blissed-out after an acupuncture treatment today for his neck. Such a baby!
- April 30, 2012 at 11:26 PM
- Nancy K. said...
Here's hoping the antibiotics clear up K's infection and she's feeling less fearful in the house!
I am amazed at how powerfully and joyfully she runs outdoors! Praying for her continued strength (and YOURS!)...
- April 30, 2012 at 11:27 PM
- chicamom85 said...
The photos are so beautiful. You would never know that K is ill, he looks so happy and active. I hope he feels better from the medicine soon.
Anne and Sasha
- April 30, 2012 at 11:57 PM
- Eileen said...
Hope the antibiotics kick in super fast. She looks so happy as always.
Sending love from Eileen and Annie xx
- May 1, 2012 at 12:33 AM
- Lindsjö taxar said...
Hope the infection will be treated with the medicin.
Lovely pictures from the trial camera. Very interesting to see the big animals around your home.
- May 1, 2012 at 2:38 AM
- Tom, Tama-Chan, Sei-Chan, Bibi-Chan, Gen-Chan, Vidock said...
K bears her illness with the most extraordinary grace. We love all the photos! Thank you.
- May 1, 2012 at 4:34 AM
- Lovable Lily said...
Beautiful day in your forest! We're sorry to hear about K's infection and hope the antibiotics kick in real soon.
Happy May!
Lily Belle
- May 1, 2012 at 5:54 AM
- quinn said...
Antibiotics are magic! I hope they work fast :)
- May 1, 2012 at 6:50 AM
- Amber DaWeenie said...
All paws crossed that the antibiotics work quickly and effectively.
Wow...look at that bear! I know we have them around here too but have never seen one up close in the wild.
- May 1, 2012 at 8:01 AM
- FURKIDSMOM said...
K is amazing!!! We're purring and praying that the antibiotics work quickly!
The Florida Furkids
- May 1, 2012 at 2:44 PM
- sophie...^5 said...
Pin Cherries...I must google this plant...truly beautiful just like K!
- May 1, 2012 at 3:37 PM
- STELLA and RORY from Down Under said...
KB, your photos continue to make me smile. We love to see your part of the world and the animals you have living nearby. Paws crossed K's antibiotics help very soon. Hugs to all. No worries, and love, Carol (and Stella and Rory)
- May 1, 2012 at 4:29 PM
- NCmountainwoman said...
Hope the antibiotics improve K's indoor angst. What a beautiful bear! Stunning! Can't wait for more.
- May 1, 2012 at 4:39 PM
- Louise said...
I think you must live in one of the most beautiful and fascinating places on earth. You may have a cause for K's fearfulness. That is a good thing, in it's way. Hope that she is feeling better and braver and the antibiotics do their job.
- May 1, 2012 at 5:14 PM
- ♥♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥♥ said...
We hope K responds ell to the antibiotics and her fears are assuaged. She still looks so good to us.
We saw on the news today about a big bear wandering around in some yards in Colorado. We thought of you immediately:)
- May 1, 2012 at 7:09 PM
- bichonpawz said...
We sure do hope that the antibiotics help K feel better!! Your pictures are awesome! That flower on the bottom especially...wow! Hugs to you and the duo!
- May 2, 2012 at 2:45 AM
- Nezzy said...
Yep, wonderful signs on spring for sure and great pictures to prove it.
Last experience we had with the bears 'round here, they scared the bejeebers outta our weened cattle pen and stampeded 'em through three fences...in the middle of the night, no less!
Now that was a round~up not to forget! Heeehehehe!
God bless ya and have yourself one fantastic spring day!!! :o)
- May 2, 2012 at 6:59 AM
- Chester said...
I am surprised also that such big creatures share your forest yet you rarely see them. LOVE that bear's face. The trail cams are such a great idea, see the wild creatures without disturbing them. Thanks for sharing.
Hoping the antibiotics do their job and K's infection goes away.
Chester's Mom
- May 2, 2012 at 7:53 AM
- Mitch said...
We hope the medicine works for K.
Love ya lots,
Mitch and Molly
- May 2, 2012 at 2:06 PM
- browndogcbr said...
Hi Y'all,
So glad they can give K antibiotics for her infection. Hope her fearfulness subsides quickly.
Y'all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
- May 2, 2012 at 5:04 PM
- Sammie and Avalon said...
Hope pills and fear cancel each other out!!! Love these photos too - bear seems to have an almost-sweet expression on face! K and gang: do you have FB page? Jes' wondrin' - as if you'd have enough time for that too!
Sammie and Avalon
PS - but if you do, our pal name there is under Miche Evans
- May 3, 2012 at 8:36 AM
- Snowcatcher said...
The white blossom with the blue sky in the background took my breath away, but as always, I love the photos of your K, too, your golden girl in golden sunlight.
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Dirty words usually are not allowed in elementary classrooms...so some parents want to know why they're allowed in library books.
News 12's Stephanie Baker is On Your Side with why some Columbia County parents are fighting to get the material off the shelves.
The Accelerated Reader Program in schools rewards kids for reading above their grade level.
But some parents say the profanity and adult subject matter in the book The Same Stuff As Stars aren't appropriate for elementary kids.
Danny and Veronica Lack don't think profanity, drug use, and adult topics should be part of their eight-year-old daughter's reading list.
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Veronica is trying to get the book taken off the shelves at River Ridge Elementary.
"If it is not appropriate for students and teachers to say in class, then why is it okay for a child to read the book?" Veronica asks.
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"I know in the world kids are exposed to all sorts of language at all levels, but that doesn't mean they have to find it in media centers," Price says.
The book is currently in the elementary Media Center for Advanced Readers like the Lacks' daughter. The Media Center sent parents a letter explaining that the book got good reviews from credible sources, and stating that books should offer diverse viewpoints.
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The U.S. tax code holds many breaks for investors. You'll likely be familiar with some of them, such as tax-free income on municipal bonds. Others are far more obscure. Yet, during tax season, it's helpful to review all the breaks you can take — even if you missed them in 2012. They may help trim your tax bill in the future.
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Preferential rates: Marginal income tax rates rose to a maximum of 39.6% in 2013, from 35% last year. But profits on the sale of stocks and bonds held for more than a year are taxed at preferential rates that cap at 23.8% for those in the highest income brackets and drop to 15% for middle-income filers and to zero for those in the 10% and 15% marginal tax brackets.
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Capital-gains exclusion: If you buy stock in a "qualified small business" and hold that stock for at least five years before selling, you don't have to pay tax on the gain at all. The profit is excluded from your income. What's a "qualified small business"? The definition is long, but the main qualification is that it must have less than $50 million in assets both before and after issuing stock. Additionally, you must have purchased the stock at original issue or received it as payment for services provided to the company. Incidentally, this tax break officially expired at the end of 2011, but Congress reinstated it recently in the legislation to avoid the "fiscal cliff." Now the break covers stock purchased in 2012 or 2013. As long as you buy before the expiration, you qualify for the exclusion if you hold on for at least five years, says Mark Luscombe, principal tax analyst with CCH Inc., a Riverwoods, Ill.–based publisher of tax information.
Capital-gains rollover: Don't want to hold that qualified small-business stock for five years, but you're interested in buying shares in another qualified small business? Then there's another tax provision designed just for you. Assuming that you held the first stock for at least six months, you can defer the tax on your gain by rolling the proceeds from the sale into the purchase of another qualified small business. Philip J. Holthouse, partner in the Los Angeles tax firm of Holthouse, Carlin & Van Trigt, says this law was specifically designed to help angel investors, affluent investors who provide capital to start-ups, sometimes making a fortune and other times losing a fortune. The law allows these angels to keep more of their profits for reinvestment, and net their gains and losses over a longer stretch.
Valuable losses: If you invest in a really small company — one with less than $1 million in assets — and lose your shirt, you may be able to write off the loss as an ordinary loss rather than a capital loss, says Holthouse. Based on "1244" rules, up to $50,000 in losses on a qualified small domestic corporation can be used to reduce your ordinary income, which otherwise would be taxed at a maximum rate as high as 39.6%.
Tax-free income: If you invest in municipal bonds issued by an entity in your state, the income earned on those bonds is likely to be "double tax-free" — exempt from both federal and state income taxes. If you buy out-of-state munis, the interest is usually free from federal tax. However, there are a few caveats. The most noteworthy is that tax-free muni-bond income is added into the calculations that determine how much of your Social Security benefits are taxable. For middle-income seniors, that can push thousands of otherwise untaxed income into the taxable column, making municipal income a little less tax-free than it might appear.


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Try iTunes. You can find almost everything there
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I would not recommend buying music from iTunes. Most iTunes music contains (or used to contain) DRM or Digital Rights Management which means the file itself contains code limiting the access you have. In laymens terms, if you buy songs with DRM then you'll be limited on what you can do with it. In the case of iTunes it limits the number of times you can burn a song to CD and prevents you from playing it in other media players.
The most popular place to buy DRM-free music is Amazon.com
Here is a link:
You can download songs for about $1 each and full albums for around $10. The prices vary based on the music's popularity or current deals they are running.
I download full albums through torrents.
If I like the album, I try to but the real-life album when I can.
I'm not an iPod user, and I've never tried iTunes, so I can't comment on that service. I've used Napster (www.napster.com); I think downloads are about $1 each and they have all kinds of music available.
If you like indie and old school music, there's a membership service called emusic (www.emusic.com). you pay a fee each month and receive a certain number of dowloads. The plan I'm on is about $11/month for about 20 downloads. But beware, they don't have a lot of the "Top 40" artists; their focus is on smaller record labels, though they've recently expanded to include some classic rock acts (Led Zeppelin, Journey).
Hope this helps!
Limewire is suppose to be good.
Limewire has been given a court order and is now shut down.. I have however started using frostwire, great selection and easy to find songs. no cost at all.. all though it may be getting shut down too.
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I would strongly suggest that you visit the run2rhythm running music website at www.run2r.com
It has specially composed music for running and is an excellent training aid.
Mondomix has a great selection of world music. The cost is comparable to iTunes or Amazon, and they offer a different free mp3 every week: http://www.mondomix.com/ The interface is a little weird because you have two steps, first buy the music which puts it in a personal library where you do the download from as step two.
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Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM
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