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With a father, grandfather, two uncles and two brothers all practicing Doctors of Chiropractic, you might say Dr. David Darr's fate was sealed from a young age. However, it took an injury from a cycling accident and chiropractic treatment to confirm his decision to enter the field.
Soon after graduating from Logan, Dr. Darr found himself taking over his father's practice—spending three days in Sandusky and the other two days working alongside his brother at a practice in Fremont in Ohio.
It was Logan's rigorous academics that pushed Dr. Darr to go the extra mile—literally and figuratively. "I've been very blessed," Dr. Darr said, attributing his success to Logan's proficiency testing through the student and outpatient programs. Yet, his determination has always remained a factor in success.
Several years ago, Dr. Darr began using exercise for therapy and a positive mental attitude. He started out running small races, then went on to complete full marathons across the country. As far as he knows, Dr. Darr is the only chiropractor to complete 26.2 miles in all 50 states.
Eventually, he progressed to the Ironman Triathlon.
Much like the road to becoming a certified chiropractor, the road to succeeding in completing the Ironman was full of challenges and setbacks, yet he was determined to reach his goal. With proper training and preparation, Dr. Darr's second attempt at the Ironman in 2009 was successful, and today he shares lessons learned from that journey with his patients.
"I inspire my patients to stay healthy, stay active and keep moving," he said, adding that he encourages patients to discuss their goals.
His athletic achievements render lessons not only for his patients but for Logan students as well. "If you train properly, completing a physical challenge within the given time is doable. Similarly, if you study for your exams and prepare properly, you will succeed," he said. "It takes patience, perseverance and planning."
In his near future, Dr. Darr envisions scaling back to working in one office, enjoying time with family and obtaining a license to practice in Florida, where he hopes to retire. With such a high-achieving early life and career, there's no question he'll get there soon.
Working as a sales representative for Anheuser Busch, Charles Quigless Jr., never thought about becoming a chiropractor until a back injury changed the course of his life.
While medication prescribed by multiple orthopedic surgeons offered temporary relief, it was not a long term solution. Eventually, Quigless turned to chiropractic.
"After the third appointment, I felt a tremendous difference," he said.
Impressed with the results of his care, Quigless made a life-changing decision to start a new career as a chiropractor.
Through St. Louis Community College, Quigless completed prerequisite courses in science before enrolling at Logan. He says at age 29, he had more determination than ever before.
"It's different going back to school after you haven't been for a while. You're a little more focused and the parties don't matter as much," Quigless said.
That focus carried Quigless through his graduation in April 1995 when he immediately started his own practice. He continued to broaden his knowledge in areas that complemented chiropractic and learned how acupuncture could be used to treat pain, addictions and obsessive compulsive disorders.
Dr. Quigless' expertise led to him to a 14-year stint in treating drug addicts with acupuncture. "The treatment decreases the cravings for the substance of choice, withdrawal symptoms, aggression, and aids in sleep," he said. "I didn't know anybody that was doing this type of treatment."
After practicing solo for 18 years, Dr. Quigless now works in a group practice at Esquire Sports Medicine in St. Louis. There, he focuses on chiropractic care and acupuncture, and provides patients with recommendations on exercise and nutrition.
Dr. Quigless credits his Logan education for preparing him to practice and address current health care demands. "I enjoy being able to help improve my patient's health without ingesting toxins into their bodies," he said.
As a competitive runner since high school, Dr. Lauren Hendrix has spent a lot of time with her chiropractor.
After winning state championships and setting state records for Marquette High School in Chesterfield, Mo., Dr. Hendrix continued her running career at DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind. While she pursued a degree in Exercise Science and Psychology, she also experienced her share of running injuries.
"I saw all of the team doctors and athletic trainers," Dr. Hendrix said. "But I would frequently drive home to see my chiropractor, who was always the one that got me back running."
Finally in her senior year, Dr. Hendrix realized she wanted to become a chiropractor and help runners just as she had been helped. She chose Logan because it offered a Master's of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation degree and, in her opinion, was the best education offered.
While at Logan, Dr. Hendrix served as class secretary, a Red Badge in the BIOFREEZE® Sports and Rehabilitation Center, and helped create the Multisport Club. She valued the multitude of opportunities Logan provided to allow students to launch their individual interests.
When she wasn't at Logan, Dr. Hendrix was working only a few miles away as a chiropractic assistant. "It's important to step out of the 'Logan Bubble' and get out into the community," she said. "My real world, practical experience helped tremendously when I graduated."
After Logan, Dr. Hendrix started a practice as an independent contractor, using her passion for running and triathlon to help it grow. Still an active runner and training for her first Ironman, she relates to her patient's aches and pains.
"My first go-to is figuring out how we can fix their problem so they don't have to stop," she said. "This is largely because I do not like being told to stop either."
In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Hendrix is the assistant cross-country coach for her alma mater, Marquette, in addition to the St. Louis Blazers Track Club. She uses each practice to educate students how to manage their bodies and take charge of their lives.
Dr. Hendrix takes pride in helping people lead healthier lives and feels honored that her patients trust her with their healthcare. Ultimately, she has achieved the dream of turning something she loves into a career she loves.
"I believe each of us has a purpose," Dr. Hendrix said. "If you follow your purpose, love what you do and do what you love, then you will make a difference in people's lives."
Dr. Paul Dougherty's introduction to chiropractic came in junior high when he witnessed a chiropractic physician treating his father's back. Ever since then, Dr. Dougherty had his sights set on becoming a chiropractor.
"I'm one of those people who knew this was the only career I wanted to do," he said.
After earning his undergraduate degree in biology from Northwestern College in Iowa, Dr. Dougherty decided to enroll at Logan. There, he would meet professors, such as Drs. Norman Kettner and Glenn Bub, who would have a profound influence on his career, especially in the area of research.
"They took an evidence-based approach to clinical care and I very much admired that," Dr. Dougherty said.
Following graduation in December 1990, Dr. Dougherty's career took him from private practice in New York to an assistant professor position at New York Chiropractic College during which time he directed one of the first chiropractic clinics within a nursing home.
Today, in addition to teaching, Dr. Dougherty is challenged with the task of being one of the first chiropractors to conduct research at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center.
"Being the first to do something is a blessing and a curse," he said. "It's a blessing because you get to write your own destiny, but it's a curse because you get to make all the mistakes."
Dr. Dougherty has not let the fear of mistakes keep him from evaluating the effects of spinal manipulation on frail elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or assessing the brain and its response to pain—a study that has brought him back in touch with Dr. Kettner.
Not only has Dr. Dougherty conducted multiple research studies, he has excelled in them. In 2006, he received a VA Merit Award and was the first chiropractor to be named a principle investigator for a VA Merit grant. In 2011, Dr. Dougherty was named the American Chiropractic Association's Academician of the Year and received the Reed Phillips Award, which is unique to VA chiropractors.
Dr. Dougherty recognizes the excitement his work provides and he credits much of his success to the opportunities he received at Logan, from an externship at the former etropolitan North and West Hospital in St. Louis, to valuable guidance from mentors, like Dr. Kettner, who have greatly influenced his career.
Dr. Dougherty says he continues to be blessed with a variety of experiences involving patient care, teaching and research, and whenever given the opportunity, he encourages his students to diversify their experiences in the field.
"I tell my students to go and shadow a variety of chiropractors who practice differently than the way you think you might want to practice," he said. "This helps you gain a better appreciation for different techniques and philosophies."
The call to chiropractic came with a little pain for Patricia Estrada, DC.
Dr. Estrada was a student at William Woods in Fulton, Mo., struggling with a torn ACL when a friend's mother urged her to seek out chiropractic help as part of her rehabilitation. That experience, coupled with her research into the profession, encouraged her to learn more. "I felt like it made so much sense," she says.
For Dr. Estrada, visiting Logan made the difference. "I was impressed from the beginning. The campus draws you in and the strong focus on fundamental science was very appealing." She says she looked at other schools, but Logan's combination of philosophy coupled with the art and science of chiropractic won her over.
Looking back on her time at Logan, Dr. Estrada shares perspective for prospective students. "This is a choice you cannot take lightly. This is a rewarding yet challenging career. Many of us are small business owners as well as care givers, so go into it with your eyes wide open." While she found the academics challenging, she also found an equally strong sense of community. She credits strong relationships with fellow students as a contributing factor for her success at Logan.
Following graduation, the native of El Salvador put her healing skills to work in Costa Rica before starting a practice in St. Louis. She fondly recalls the nights painting the office, hosting wellness events to build a patient base and creating an established practice. Only the premature birth of her twin sons could slow her down; ultimately making the choice to be a stay-at-home mom for two years.
In 2010, a perfect offer came through from Logan inviting Dr. Estrada to serve in the Logan clinics as a clinician. "I loved having patients again, freshening my skills and working with the students. I learned so much from them about what they were learning." That re-introduction to clinic life helped push her back into private practice, this time with a focused commitment on serving the Hispanic community.
"We continue to see such a large disparity with the Hispanic community, so I am putting a lot of energy into getting the word out about the benefits of chiropractic." She partners with local Hispanic media, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and gives in-practice classes to build awareness of her new endeavor.
She feels the future of chiropractic is even stronger today than when she graduated. "I hear about more Logan interns going into more diverse opportunities every day," she says. These opportunities alone enrich the profession that we serve.
Rachel Bartlett, DC, ART, LAc, CCSP has a love for sports and physical activities, which drove her to earn an undergraduate degree in physical education at the University of New Brunswick in Canada. But it was when she was thinking about getting a graduate degree in physical therapy that the possibility of becoming a doctor of chiropractic began to make sense.
"At the time, I saw chiropractic as a profession that was becoming more and more necessary and the ability to heal the human body in a more natural way was appealing to me," says Dr. Bartlett.
Her father, a physician, worked closely with a Logan alumni who pointed out Logan's reputation for providing excellent clinical instruction. Based these recommendations and family friends' support, she made the move from Sarnia, Ontario to St. Louis and began her education at Logan. After completing her doctor of chiropractic degree in 2001, Dr. Bartlett decided private practice was the best path for her career.
"Logan prepared me for practice by helping me explore a variety of techniques and options -- truly allowing me to figure out what type of chiropractor I wanted to become," she says.
She met Dr. Howard Chapel, another Logan graduate, and began working at his practice as an independent contractor at his office in Chesterfield, Missouri. By the end of her first year in practice, she was seeing more than 20 patients per week. Six years after joining Dr. Chapel, she bought into the practice as a partner and by then, was seeing approximately 70 patients per week.
"I graduated from Logan confident in my clinical abilities but nervous about jumping into the business side of developing a practice," she says. "I also wanted to spend some time expanding my knowledge and I became certified in Active Release Technique and earned my diplomat of acupuncture."
Today, Dr. Bartlett is a mother of two young children and works three days a week at Chapel, McMurtrie and Bartlett Chiropractic. "I really enjoy working with patients, listening to their needs and treating them. I love the entrepreneurial aspect of the profession and the flexibility to be my own boss and set my own schedule," she says. "For me, a shorter work week with longer days works better for my work-life balance."
If there is a chapter in How to Win Friends and Influence People dedicated to health care, Dr. Michelle Smith might have written it.
She works in a rapidly emerging area of health care, where diverse providers deliver a holistic range of solutions designed to meet the needs of each specific patient.
Dr. Smith joined the Mercy in 2002 to lead the Integrative Medicine and Therapy Services department, and while the Sisters of Mercy were strong supporters of integrative medicine, Smith said there was a healthy dose of skepticism about it among the physicians in charge of medical care. That quickly faded as physicians saw better outcomes among referred patients.
The program started with chiropractic, acupuncture and massage therapy. Smith added more services to the practice, including auriculotherapy, healing touch, reflexology, guided imagery, aroma therapy and nutrition counseling. The team also expanded to the inpatient setting, and later provided therapy for cancer patients as part of Mercy's Survivorship Training and Rehab (STAR) certified rehabilitation program.
"We kept track of outcomes with the oncology patients, looking at pre- and post-pain levels, anxiety levels and nausea," Smith said. "We saw phenomenal outcomes in oncology and that group of physicians shared those results with other Mercy physicians."
Smith cites collaboration as one of the most important attributes of her position. "I enjoy the best of both worlds. The physicians handle the medical management and we offer ideas and solutions based on chiropractic. We are a group working together for the benefit of the patient."
Looking back on her time at Logan, "it was tough," she says. As a single parent facing a demanding course load, she found phenomenal support in her fellow students. "We picked each other up, and while it wasn't easy, it was rewarding."
Advice for tomorrow's students? "Believe in what you are doing. You have to be the image of and adopt what you recommend to your patients. You have to live it."
"What patients see when they walk through our doors is collaboration in practice," said Dr. Mark Eavenson. "Our patients benefit from a team approach to health care."
Dr. Eavenson's health care team includes medical doctors, a physical therapist, nurses and, most recently, surgeons and their support staff who operate out of his new 16,000-square-foot surgery center. Employing his former training as a paramedic and registered nurse, Dr. Eavenson has created a patient-centered practice where access to a multitude of health care providers is achieved by simply walking through his office door. Perhaps, the most unique attribute of his practice model is that every health provider—from the medical physicians to the surgeons—reports to Dr. Eavenson.
In addition to providing his patients chiropractic care, he also acts as a health care navigator, ensuring patients efficiently access the most appropriate level of care. "Hiring medically and surgically trained providers is an expensive venture," he said. "But with the right health care partners, the gain is a thriving and sustainable practice, patient results and a job you love. We've simply brought our referral network under one roof, so when, for instance, I discovered a patient was suffering from a pulmonary embolism upon examination, we were able to provide immediate, and quite possibly life-saving, care."
Eavenson credits Logan for providing real-world training and effective chiropractic techniques. "Because of my Logan education, I can treat so many different ailments within my scope of practice, literally from head to toe, without surgical or pharmaceutical interventions. I couldn't do that in my previous health care careers."
The need for chiropractic-based care has never been greater. This belief, held by Dr. Linda Smith, inspires her to build professional bridges that connect patients and health providers to chiropractic's benefits.
Over the years, she's taken her clinical experiences from private practice back to the classroom—first, teaching Logan students and, now, educating future medical doctors and physical therapists.
As a guest lecturer and research collaborator for Washington University's Program in Physical Therapy, since 1989, and the "Alternative Skills" course instructor for Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Dr. Smith links future health care providers to accurate information about chiropractic. Through her efforts to educate and collaborate, she hopes future chiropractors can spend less time knocking down barriers and more of their energies treating patients in the integrated health system.
"Teaching provides one way that I can give back to Logan," she said. "Through my financial contributions, I can help Logan retain and attract the industry's top faculty, who are critical for ensuring students' clinical advancements. We have to equip our students with the training and protocols to effectively manage patients' care and the communications skills to engage with other health care professionals."
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Et Tu, Molina?
If you are a Cardinal fan and you read Will Leitch's Deadspin column this week and you are like me then you, too, are probably well into your fourth fifth of Jack Daniels. You've called your mother balling like a baby, the cops have been to your house twice and you have a large welt on the inside part of your leg, you don't know how or when it got there.
No, sir. The world just doesn't seem the same anymore.
For those of you dear readers unaware, to summarize, Leitch made a strong point that the Cardinals' franchise player — the face, the rock, the lone savior of St. Louis — Albert Pujols, may not be as married to the organization as we all think he is, that if the Cardinals aren't committed to winning (as they appear now), that if Tony LaRussa isn't around, that if GM John Mozeliak and his army of "stat zombies" (thanks, Prince) decide to continue on the Moneyball route and take for granted that Albert will sit around, silent, simply collecting a paycheck, then it is not fair to assume he will stay with the franchise once his contract ends in 2011.
It's not fair.
It's terrifying.
I do not have to tell you how important Albert is to St. Louis Cardinals baseball because Albert is St. Louis Cardinals baseball. The loss of Pujols would be akin to the loss of Franz Ferdinand… or worse! It'd be John Lennon, Jack Kennedy and Aaliyah all dying on the same day! Seriously.
One of the joys from the past few seasons has been watching Yadier Molina develop into a feisty, competitive, smart and affective baseballer. He hits for average, has power, steals bases, always has his head in the game and you can't find a better defensive catcher. You also cannot listen to a Cardinals broadcast these days without hearing how essential Albert Pujols has been in Yadi's development. You see them together in the dugout, talking hitting, talking defense, then Yadi goes out produces. It's a real thing of beauty.
Yet if you listen to Will Leitch's warning shots and recognize the clear and present danger of losing Albert, then you really have to think about losing Yadi too. His contract is also up in 2011 with a club option for 2012 and if Mozeliak & Co. don't convince Albert to stick around, you can bet that Molina will be right behind him.
Thinking about all of this makes me want to die. If I feel that way, if Cardinal fans feel that way, if the blogosphere feels that way, then why does John Mozeliak — the pompous king of arrogance — continue to look down upon us — the common voice — like plebeian s***-eaters who know nothing about the game of baseball?
I guess now is the time to start praying to the baseball gods. I just hope they know more about satisfying their fanbase than Mozeliak.
Don't hate me 'cuz I'm right.
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Don't scare me like that, Jeff! I don't wanna think about the Cards without Albert until it's blatantly obvious it's time for him to retire. And we're not near that point in time yet.
It does make you wonder, at times, how committed to winning some of the front offices are.
Forget all that noise. Who the hell voted less than a perfect 5 for this post? Show yourself coward… I rated it 5. Just saying.
I read the Leitch article, Jeff, and I know exactly how you feel. I went through it with Johan Santana and now maybe Joe Mauer. I am a fan of a team that would rather save money than win championships, and it sucks. It sucks to have an organization that refuses to do anything to address its most glaring needs, because "we don't want to mortgage away our future". A future that will never come because the front office keeps letting its best players walk and fails to fill any of its holes. All the while expecting the fans to simply put up and shut up and keep spending money.
Leitch was pretty much on the money except I don't buy the premise that La Russa doesn't like to play young players. He's a got a pretty impressive list of youngsters he's used and trusted from the beginning of his managerial career. I think it's more that he doesn't like young players who don't listen or don't know how to play than anything else.
That is scary…it would be like Jeter leaving the Yanks; Utley leaving the Phils; Wright leaving the Mets (although that one would not break my heart)…it's just wrong. I hope Albert stays put!
Wow, I'm not even a Cardinals fan and this bugs me…unless of course His Machine-ness decided to make Arlington his new home. Then I'd just tease Cardinaldom with a very loud Nelson-from-The-Simpsons "nya-ha!" taunt. :^)
Jen — Scary as hell.
Julia — Mozeliak and Co. think we are satisfied with one WS I guess. We ain't.
Tom — It was Allen. LOL.
Prince — Yeah, Rasmus, Ryan, Schumaker, hardly veterans, eh?
Jenn — You know who probably won't be a Philly for life? Ryan Howard. Just got a feeling…
Jonestein — Nya-Ha!
Basically, you guys are screwed without Pujols. It's like losing Adrian Gonzalez or Jake Peavy for the Padres.
Dillon — You ain't a lyin'.
Hyunyoung — Peavy they could live without… Gonzalez, not so much.
Make the bad man stop! The idea that Albert might not be with the cards someday before he retires is downright horrifying. Utterly unfathomable. I realize it is a possibility, but please stop. JM will surely do what he has to to make him stay when the time comes. You couldn't write a scarier horror movie plot.
zbadcardsman — The good news is: this was written before Mo went out and made all those moves for Holliday, Smoltz, DeRosa and Lugo. I think AP (and Yadi) are pretty darn pleased with what has transpired… as are we Cardinal fans, so don't get too down. They'll be around for a while.
Thank you for you blog! Congrats to the STL Cardinals, the World Champions, and to the Texas Rangers, the AL Champions! A great series was has by all!
What a great seriies, and what great teams….the St: Cardinals and the Texas Rangers! I rooted for the Rangers in the AL Playoffs, but not in the World Series! 🙂

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Bass Pro Shops Playing Hardball With Local Store
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Do the 2 logos really look that similar to you? They don't IMO. Seems like they are picking on the little guy and their store isn't even built yet. Guess they are trying to get ahead of the game before they open the new store.


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In this Lapis Lazuli Clay tutorial, artist Marie Segal shows us how to make one of her favorite colors with Pinata ink. Follow these instructions to create inexpensive polymer clay crafts that look as though they are made out of a precious stone. This is a great way to add sparkle to jewelry and home decor projects. Use this glittered clay to create beautiful clay beads or make clay canes with a little sparkle and shine. You could even turn a piece of this clay into a lovely pendant or stunning earrings that would be perfect for New Year's Eve.
- Porcelain White Cernit
- Sapphire Blue Piñata
- Gold leaf
- You will need a piece of felt to spread the ink
Condition a ¼ block of porcelain white Cernit.
Flatten out in to a little pancake about 1/8" to ¼" thick.
Put a couple of drops on to the clay and drag it around the whole surface with the felt and let it dry.
When dry, mix ink into the clay.
Do steps 2 and 3 again, if the color looks really strong you can stop here if not do steps 2 and 3 again. I added ink 3 times in this example. The clay will darken after baking.
Add gold leaf to the top flattened sheet, mix in. It is easier to take the clay to the leaf and pull the clay and the leaf away from the whole sheet than to take the sheet to the clay.
Roll out in the pasta machine. I used the 5th thickest setting and bake pressed to a smooth ceramic tile.
Bake in a preheated 275 degree oven for 30 minutes.
Take out of the oven hot and submerge in ice water until cool.
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Saturday, February 11, 2012
Q&A Interview and Contest with Laura Wright
53 comments:
- Maria D. said...
I haven't had the opportunity to read any of Laura's books yet but I loved the interview. It seems we have a lot in common- I never finish my coffee while it's hot, I have to re-heat it in the microwave several times...lol...I also love Red Velvet Cupcakes and wish I could have them for breakfast all the time! I've heard great things about this series and several friends are avid fans! Thanks for the giveaway.
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- February 11, 2012 at 11:50 PM
- wanda f said...
I love Lauras books .Thank you for the chance to win
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- February 11, 2012 at 11:58 PM
- roro said...
I love Lauras books .Thank you for the chance to win
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- February 12, 2012 at 12:10 AM
- KhelseyJackson said...
I just started to read the series! And I have to say I love it! I cant wait for the chat! Have a good night!!
- February 12, 2012 at 12:18 AM
- Melissa said...
I love Laura's book!! She is such an amazing author and one of my favorites! Great interview!!
- February 12, 2012 at 12:39 AM
- Barbara E. said...
I enjoyed the interview and the chance to learn more about the Mark of the Vampire series. I haven't had a chance to start this series yet, but I'm looking forward to reading it.
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- February 12, 2012 at 12:45 AM
- Linda said...
Red velvet cupcake must be Laura's fav indulgence! I've never had it before, must be deprived... LOL.
I'm going to head over for a shower after this and see if any inspiration hits. I seriously need some to be inspired. Maybe reading Laura's books will help :p
- February 12, 2012 at 1:22 AM
- CYP @ A Bookalicious Story said...
Hey, great interview!! I've heard so much about Laura and her books, but have never really gotten down to reading it yet. Thanks for the giveaway!:D
- February 12, 2012 at 3:13 AM
- miki said...
i haven't had the opportunity to read any of her book yet but i'm planning too so a big thanks you for this opportunity to win paperback copy ^^
all the best
gfc: miki
- February 12, 2012 at 5:38 AM
- Amiee Snow said...
I am a big fan of Laura's books :) My favourite is Eternal Hunger ,this was a great interview , learned that I am not the only one who can't finish a cup of coffee :) AND a very big weakness for red velvet cake :D
- February 12, 2012 at 9:05 AM
- cherthib said...
I loved the interview as well as the Roman Brothers!!!! I can't wait to sink my teeth into the next book!!!!!
- February 12, 2012 at 9:07 AM
- Laurie said...
You are on my TBR list, but after reading your interview, I'm really ready to start now. Thanks for the giveway!
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- February 12, 2012 at 9:15 AM
- Shonna said...
Big Fan Girl here!!! I have read E. HUNGER, E. KISS, and E. BLOOD, each twice. Now on ETERNAL CAPTIVE, I am trying to pace myself and read it slow to make it last longer. It is awesome! I always recommend this series when someone wants me to suggest reading material for them. Without a doubt, it is one of the first ones to pop into my head. I hope someday I get to meet you in person Laura!!!!
- February 12, 2012 at 9:39 AM
- Mirela said...
I love Lauras book
- February 12, 2012 at 10:50 AM
- Victoria said...
My copy of ETERNAL CAPTIVE finally arrived yesterday. I have to finish the book I'm reading now and then I'm jumping right into Lucian! I love this series. I hope you're not kidding and you really are going to write at least a dozen to this series. Thank you for the great interview.
- February 12, 2012 at 11:21 AM
Thank you for the fantastic interview and I would love a chance to win. Keep the books coming Laura and thanks for the giveaway! email@example.com
- February 12, 2012 at 11:29 AM
- Book Savvy Babe said...
I have been eyeing Laura's books for awhile now, thanks so much for the interview and the contest. I love getting to know more about authors! Book Savvy Babe
booksavvybabe at gmail dot com
- February 12, 2012 at 1:07 PM
- Rebe said...
Thanks for the interview and giveaway! I'm always surprised when I learn about authors' "real" jobs before they take up writing. Ballroom dancing sounds like a lot of fun!
- February 12, 2012 at 2:08 PM
- MaDonna Lemmen said...
I'm looking forward to starting your books :)
You know I never drank coffee before I met my husband 7 years ago, he introduced me to flavored cream lol. I always finish my coffee ;)
Thanks for doing the interview and contest.
- February 12, 2012 at 2:46 PM
- inkbella said...
Great interview!!!! Love Laura's wit! I just went out and bought all3 books after reading about Luca can't wait to start reading them!
- February 12, 2012 at 2:50 PM
- elaing8 said...
Great interview.Love these covers.
Can't wait to read this series.
- February 12, 2012 at 3:47 PM
- AD said...
I haven't read much from this author but i have a few ebooks from her in my TBR list.
I'd love to have paper copies!
- February 12, 2012 at 4:16 PM
- Nicole said...
I have read and loved this series! One f my faves. Thank you, Laura. You are an amazing writer.
- February 12, 2012 at 5:03 PM
Hi there! Thank you for the lovely interview:D. I heard So many good things about Laura , but haven't got a chance to read her books before :(. Thank you for the chance to win her books :D, firstname.lastname@example.com
- February 12, 2012 at 5:06 PM
- alainala said...
Dang i have book one on my TBR pile.. need to get butt in gear and move it to the top!!
(and YUMMMM red velvet cupcake!!)
follow - gfc
alainala AT hotmail DOT ca
- February 12, 2012 at 5:07 PM
- Raonaid Luckwell said...
Gotta love Laura's books!
Laura, like you, I was not much into writing until after highschool and college. It took a couple years after that until I started to like writing.
Raonaid at gmail dot com
- February 12, 2012 at 5:48 PM
I just bought Eternal Captive because the cover was so yummy now I need the first two! Thanks for the chance to win.
proudarmymom32 at yahoo dot com
- February 12, 2012 at 5:58 PM
- Liesa Manis said...
Love these books!! Great chat today!!
- February 12, 2012 at 6:11 PM
- Lori in Philly said...
I was so upset I missed the interview. We returned the grand daughter thought I'd be smart and take the Hubby's laptop even remembered they didn't have internet connection .Not so smart Hubby left wireless card thingy at shop not in bag. So even though I am caught up on my book reading for once I missed it. Thanks BMR for having the interview I can read just love this series. Thanks to everyone for all you do, Hope to catch you next time. Take care.xo
- February 12, 2012 at 6:47 PM
- Filia Oktarina said...
Great interview!! I've heard so much about Laura and her books. I haven't had a chance to start this series yet, but I'm looking forward to reading it. I love cover book to.... and i prefered book in paperback.
I hope this contest international.
filiafantasy at gmail dot com
- February 12, 2012 at 9:16 PM
- Evan Blanc said...
Laura Wright is amazing!
- February 12, 2012 at 10:19 PM
- Jewel said...
I've heard about Laura Wright, just never read any of her books before.
I'm really interested now after reading the blurbs of this series.
Thanks for the chance.
jewel4jay AT hotmail DOT com
- February 13, 2012 at 1:02 AM
- sienny said...
i never read any MOTV books before, but i'm familiar with the cover. some of my friends are a big fans of the model :))
the breeding male sounds like a hate-able character.. i think i should read the book first before i hate him for real
thanks for the giveaway
- February 13, 2012 at 7:24 AM
- Missyb0103 said...
She is a great author and i would love to win this!!!
- February 13, 2012 at 7:39 AM
- Eli Yanti said...
what a great interview, love to win laura's book ;)
- February 13, 2012 at 7:51 AM
- CrystalGB said...
Great interview. I love Laura's books. Thanks for the awesome contest.
- February 13, 2012 at 2:17 PM
- Sebrina said...
I have yet to sit down and read this series. I went nuts when I got my Kindle, therefore, I still have tons of books that need to be read. Seriously, like tons....lol..
Loved the interview, I usually do though. Thanks so much for the chance at the giveaway.
Sebrina_Cassity at yahoo dot com
- February 13, 2012 at 4:00 PM
- Merisha28 said...
I haven't had the opportunity to read any of Laura's books, but they sound awesome. I would love to read one and see if they are as good as they sound.
- February 13, 2012 at 4:06 PM
- SdyLion said...
You are one of my favorite authors. I love MOTV, its so intense and different. I am currently reading Lucien's book but have become equally greedy for Gray's. I can remember all the other author's who recommended your books when they came out, and I have never been so glad to take their advice. You have also been such a delightful person to get to know on facebook. I am so glad of your success. Knowing how you feel as a mom, also makes me smile. sdylion(at)gmail(dot)com
- February 13, 2012 at 7:27 PM
- Andrea said...
I keep seeing your books on facebook and on the various blogs I read but I hate jumping into a series in the middle. I love that you're giving away a copy of the first book as well as the newest one.
andreagrendahl AT gmail DOT com
- February 13, 2012 at 7:48 PM
- Magicanyte said...
Laura Wright has quickly become one of my favorite authors, and I can not wait to see what her other books bring.
- February 13, 2012 at 9:52 PM
- april said...
I love Laura's books and I loved the interview, I also love watching RHWOBH too. Thanks for the chance to win!
- February 13, 2012 at 9:59 PM
- Suester said...
I would love to have a copy of these books. Mine are out on loan right now because I am trying to encourage my friends to get to know the Roman brothers! I have several more friends that need to read them and I am afraid it is taking to long to get my copies to them. I have my ARC of Eternal Captive, that I refuse to loan out, but if I can save money by not purchasing more copies of the first books, I can purchase a regular copy of Captive to share! I think that would be awesome for all of my friends! Hope I win and thanks again!
- February 13, 2012 at 10:00 PM
yea, yea and totally awesome yeahhh! What an awesome oppotunity! Would love to be chosen!! firstname.lastname@example.com
- February 13, 2012 at 10:04 PM
- donnas said...
Great interview. Thanks for taking the time to do it and share with us!
Looking forward to reading your books, they sound great.
bacchus76 at myself dot com
- February 13, 2012 at 10:26 PM
- Tawnya Peltonen said...
I haven't yet read any of the books in this series but after reading the blurbs and interview I cannot wait to. Thanks for the chance to win!
- February 13, 2012 at 10:29 PM
Looking forward to diving into the series!
- February 13, 2012 at 10:33 PM
- Jess said...
I just started Eternal Captive, which is my first MOTV book. Looking forward to the others. Thankyou for the chance to win some of them! firstname.lastname@example.com
- February 13, 2012 at 10:36 PM
- Robin said...
Loved the interview!
- February 13, 2012 at 11:08 PM
- traci16 said...
Havent had the opportunity to read any of these books, but would love to!! Laura, you watch RHOBH too?? I love all of cities, but OC is my fave!!! Thanks for the great interview and giveaway!!!
- February 13, 2012 at 11:20 PM
- Barbara said...
OH..GREAT interview! I would so LOVE to read this series! I love all the little teases Laura leaves on FB...I just KNOW it's gonna be KILLER! Thx for the giveaway op!
barbbattaglia @ yahoo.com
- February 14, 2012 at 2:08 AM
- Michelle H. said...
So bummed I wasn't able to make the author chat! I love Laura's books! I have these on my Kindle, but I'd love to win a paperback to add to my Keeper Shelf. Thanks for the chance!
- February 14, 2012 at 7:14 AM
- IdentitySeeker said...
I love the synopses and Nicky sounds like an interesting character. Thanks for this chance:)
GFC follower: IdentitySeeker
- February 15, 2012 at 10:37 PM


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by Ev Thomas and Bill Mahanna
Thomas is retired from the William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute and is the president of Oak Point Agronomics, Hammond, N.Y. Mahanna is with DuPont Pioneer and an adjunct professor at Iowa State University.
As farms have grown in size, so has the equipment used in crop production. Field equipment is heavier, with the potential to cause more soil compaction at depths that make it difficult (in some cases impossible) to correct.
Farmers in the northern U.S. may assume that the winter freeze-thaw cycle will alleviate soil compaction, but research has shown that it's not very effective. Some people may think that soil compaction only occurs during wet field conditions when a crop must be "mudded out," but soil compaction also can happen in "normal" (and even dry) soils.
The difference is that deep soil compaction - that affecting the subsoil - is much more likely when using heavy equipment on wet soils. The key is to prevent soil compaction in the first place, but when it does occur, avoid corrective attempts that could make the situation even worse.
Reduced tillage and no-till have become so common in some areas of the U.S. that clean tillage (such as moldboard plowing) is the exception and not the rule. However, tillage opens the soil to allow water and air movement and can improve root growth. On dairy farms, tillage is sometimes needed to bury heavy amounts of manure, especially if it contains a large amount of bedding such as the manure from compost barns. Incorporating manure and crop debris will improve soil fertility and add organic matter. It should be remembered, though, that tillage never builds soil structure - it breaks it down.
Crop losses of 15 percent
The impact of soil compaction on crop yields depends on the level of compaction and where it is in the soil profile. Heavier axle loads result in subsoil compaction which is much harder to correct. On dairy farms, liquid manure spreaders often are the biggest cause of soil compaction due to their heavy axle load. A large manure spreader can weigh 30 tons (spreader plus manure); research has found that an axle load of "only" 10 to 12 tons can result in soil compaction at least 20 inches deep with a first-year yield loss of about 15 percent. If the manure spreader has two axles, a 30-ton load results in 15 tons per axle.
Though it may be minimized with time, the impact of subsurface compaction on yield can continue for years, even if no additional compaction occurs. Soil compaction at least 20 inches deep isn't influenced by the freeze-thaw cycle, and subsoilers won't do much to break it up, so it can have a long-lasting hit on yield. Prevention is therefore the key. The only effective strategies are to avoiding working on wet fields and to reduce the axle weight, either by reducing the load or by using equipment with more axles. If possible, limit axle weights to less than 10 tons and preferably less than 6 tons per axle.
Alter tire pressure
There are several ways to avoid topsoil compaction. One of the easiest is reducing tire pressure to the minimum allowable level by the tire manufacturer. One trial found that tires inflated to 35 psi caused more compaction at 14-inch soil depth and resulted in ruts more than twice as deep compared with the same size tires inflated to 12 psi. However, there was no difference in subsoil compaction between the two inflation pressures because the load per axle was the same. Flotation tires, radial (versus bias ply) tires, duals, tracks and 4WD (versus 2WD) equipment all can help in preventing or reducing surface compaction. So can reducing the number of trips across the field.
The extent and location of soil compaction can be measured with a soil penetrometer, which is a metal rod that's forced through the soil profile. A meter records the resistance required to force the rod through the soil. If resistance is very high - over 300 psi - that's an indication of a compacted layer. If resistance falls after the rod penetrates a compacted area, that's an indication that specialized tillage may be able to reduce the compaction.
The most common implement used to shatter a compacted layer is the subsoiler. Heavy-duty shanks are pulled through the compacted area, shattering the soil. However, if the subsoil is wet, the subsoiler shank can smear the soil next to it, doing more harm than good.
Tillage research on silty clay loam soil in central N.Y. found that when corn was planted on compacted soil that had been subsoiled, the yield was lower than when corn was planted on similarly compacted soil that had been moldboard plowed with no subsoiling.
It takes a lot of horsepower to operate a subsoiler - at least 40 HP per shank - which is why other implements have become somewhat popular. Paraplow shanks are angled sideways and take less power than straight-leg subsoilers.
The shanks also result in less surface disturbance, allowing surface debris to remain in place. Heavy-duty chisel plows are also used, sometimes with every second shank removed, but these are more effective at breaking up compaction that lies just under the plow layer, not that which is a foot or more deep.


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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that both Democrat Herb Kohl and Republican Ron Johnson backed the measure, which passed the Senate by 89-8 after midnight on New Year's Day.
The vote was after the midnight fiscal cliff deadline, and the bill's prospects in the Republican-led House were unclear later in the day.
Johnson says he wanted to extend tax cuts for all Americans but that he believed 99 percent of Wisconsin residents would not see a tax increase under the bill.
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- Title
- Mechanical and erosion properties of CaCO3-EMAA thermal sprayed coatings
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- Yan, Fengyuan Yuan; Gross, Karlis A.; Simon, George P.; Berndt, C. C.
- Abstract
- Polymer-ceramic composite coatings manufactured from calcium carbonate and ethylene-methacrylic acid copolymer (EMAA) were prepared via a thermal spray process employing different CaCO3 filler sizes (average size of 2.8, 9 or 36 μm) and loading levels from about 2.5 to 7 wt%. The optimum filler feeding characteristics, deposition efficiency and deposition rate were obtained with a 36 μm sized CaCO3. Tensile properties, peel strength, and the erosion resistance of a pure EMAA and CaCO3-EMAA composite coatings were Investigated. It was found that the tensile strain at fracture of the composite coating decreased with the addition of filler to a greater degree than that observed in compression-molded polymer composites. This is attributed to an inhomogenous distribution of the filler, with more being concentrated at the boundaries of the deposited polymer particles, thereby establishing a rigid framework within the coating. Only a small filler content is necessary to establish large changes in the mechanical properties of the coating. The peel strength of a composite coating decreases with filler content, both on a mild steel substrate and a previously sprayed polymer coating. Bonding to the latter is significantly higher and offers a possibility as a bonding layer between substrates and composite coatings. The coefficient of friction is lowered with the addition of a filler. Erosion testing has shown that the erosion resistance of PF111 is little improved overall with filler addition, although some increase is found for filler contents less than 5 vol%.
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- Polymer Engineering and Science, Vol. 44, no. 8 (Aug 2004), pp. 1448-1459
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- 2004
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- Bonding; Calcium compounds; Coatings; Composite materials; Copolymers; EMAA; Epoxy resins; Erosion; Erosion resistance; Ethylene; Ethylene-methacrylic acid copolymer; Fillers; Polymer blends; Powders; Strain; Tensile strain; Thermal sprayed coatings
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This article is Part 3 of a four-part series on JAX, the Java APIs for XML. There are several APIs in the set. In the first article, I addressed the Java API for XML Processessing (JAXP) and the Java API for XML Binding (JAXB). In Part 2, we discussed the Java API for XML Messaging (JAXM), an interesting API for developing low-level services. There are still two more pieces of the JAX Pack: registration and a higher-level RPC abstraction. In this article, we'll look at JAXR, the Java API for XML Registries, for defining and accessing Web Services registries.
JAXR (JSR 93) is designed to provide a mechanism to access both ebXML- and UDDI-based registration services. JAXR is currently in version 0.7 (public review draft 2), dated Nov. 13, 2001. UDDI and ebXML, and registries in general, provide three distinct services:
JAXR provides a layer of abstraction above these three areas, allowing for registration of Web services and the ability to search for Web services that provide a specific service. Specifically, JAXR provides a pluggable API interface that allows registries to make their services available to JAXR clients. (The specifics of the JAXR Pluggable API is beyond the scope of this article. Developers interested in plugging their registry services into JAXR are encouraged to read the JAXR specification.) JAXR also supports client APIs.
Figure 1 shows these services conceptually. Developers expose their registratrion services by implementing the JAXR Pluggable API. Clients then connect to these services using JAXR client APIs.
We are specifically interested in JAXR support for clients. JAXR-based applications need to perform two specific and distinct client operations. First, providers of Web services need to be able to register their services, along with adequate descriptions of the services. Secondly, interested client applications need a mechanism to search for services. JAXR provides both registration and searching capabilties.
A word of caution: the JAXR specification has only just reached the public draft state and no reference implementations existed at the time of this writing. Packages, interfaces, constants, etc. are subject to change. In fact, the current JAXR Specification and JAXR API Java docs don't match!
Let's look at a concrete example of how we might go about searching for lumber yards. Listing 1 shows a complete example, based on both the JAXR specification and the JAXR API docs.
There are four main steps in searching a registry:
Listing 1:
00 //
01 // Developed from the JAXR Spec and API docs
02 // both of which are subject to change
03 //
04 import javax.xml.registry.*;
05 public class JAXRSearchClient extends RegistryClient {
06 static String JAXRFactory = new String("JAXRConnectionFactory");
08 //
09 // The two onException and onResponse methods are defined by the RegistryClient
10 // interface to support asynch. messaging.
11 //
12 void onException() { };
13 void onResponse() { };
15 Connection getConnection(){
17 Context ctx = new InitialContext();
18 ConnectionFactory factory = (ConnectionFactory) ctx.lookup(JAXRFACTORY);
20 Properties props = new Properties();
21 props.put("javax.xml.registry.factoryClass","com.sun.xml.registry.ConnectionFactory");
22 // other connection properties. .
24 return factory.createConnection(props,this);
25 }
27 void Search() {
29 Collection sqals = new ArrayList(); // The search qualifiers
30 sqals.add(FindQualifier.CASE_INSENSITIVE_MATCH)
32 Collection namePatterns = new ArrayList();
33 namePatterns.add("%Lumber%");
34 Connection cn = getConnection();
36 //
37 // we could use the .setCredentials, setLocale etc on
38 // the connection at this point if required
39 //
40 RegistryService rs = cn.getRegistryService(); // implements the RegistryService
42 BusinessQueryManager bqm = rs.getBusinessQueryManager();
44 // find all the organizations that match our search
45 // there are better then 12 findOrganizationXYZ methods on BusinessQueryManagers!
46 BulkResponse orgs = bqm.findOrganizationsbyName(namePatterns, // what to search for
47 search, // lexical qualifiers
48 null); // sort qualifiers
51 // manipulate the organizations as a collection
52 Collection results =orgs.getCollection();
55 }
57 }
Let's look at Listing 1 in detail.
Line 4 imports the required registry classes from the
javax.xml.registry package.
Previously in this series:
Hangin' with the JAX Pack, Part 1
The registry client interface defines two methods,
onException and
onResponse, used for asynchronous communcations. Connections require a class that implements this interface and so we support these methods, even though we will be doing everything synchronously.
Lines 15-25 define a convenience method,
getConnection, which should look very familar to anyone who's ever done JMS development. In
getConnection we use a
Context object to access JNDI and obtain a JAXR connection factory object. We then use the connection factory to obtain a connection and return it for use in our searches.
search method, defined in lines 27 and onward, actually does the real searching. Line 34 uses our
getConnection convenience method to establish a connection to a registry service. We then use the connection to obtain an instance of a
BusinessQueryManager object.
BusinessQueryManagers are the heart of queries and,
A strong word of caution -- the various
findOrganizationXYZ methods to allow for a variety of canned search mechanisms; these support everything from simple searches based on name matches through combinations of category, service, specification, and other ways to specify search criteria.
Lines 46-48 use the
findOrganizationByName name method to perform a "white pages" search for any name containing the word "lumber".
Line 52 then returns the result as a collection we can interpret and use later with JAXM or JAX-RPC to actually bind to a Web service and use it.
Now, let's look at how services are registered with JAXR.
JAXR support for managing registry entries is conceptually a bit more difficult than searching because registry entries have a life cycle. Lifecycle operations normally fall into three categories:
In order to support these operations, JAXR contains the notion of a business lifecycle manager object, which helps in adding, deleting, changing, and recategorizing services.
Let's look at the steps in adding a Web service to a registry:
Listing 2 shows how we would go about registering a service into a registry:
Listing 2:
00 //
01 // Developed from the JAXR Spec and API docs
02 // both of which are subject to change
03 //
04 import javax.xml.registry.*;
05 public class JAXRRegister extends RegistryClient {
07 //
08 // The two onException and onResponse methods are defined by the RegistryClient
09 // interface to support asynch. messaging.
10 //
11 void onException() { };
12 void onResponse() { };
14 Connection getConnection(){
16 // . . . Exactly like searching
17 }
19 void Register() {
21 Connection conn = getConnection();
22 Registry Service rs = conn.getRegistryService();
23 BusinessLifeCycleManager lcm = rs.getBusinessLifeCycleManager();
25 Organization org = lcm.createOrganization("Lumber Yards of Nashua");
26 org.setDescription("All the wood you'll ever need!");
28 ClassificationScheme cs = lcm.createClassificationScheme("ntis-gov:naics",
29 "North American Industry CLassification System");
31 // our unique UUID
32 infomodel.Key ckey = lcm.createKey("uuid:C0AABBCC-3333-AB66-000011113333");
33 cs.setKey(cKey);
34 Classification cf = (Classification)lcm.createClassification(cs,"Lumber and Lumber Yards","11111");
36 Collection classifications = new ArrayList();
37 classifications.add(cf);
39 org.addClassifications(classifications);
40 Collection orgs = new ArrayList();
42 orgs.add (org);
43 lcm.saveOrganization(orgs);
44 }
46 }
Let's look at this code in detail.
Line 4 again imports the required JAXR classes.
At line 21 we create a connection to the registry service provider; at line 22 we use the connection to obtain an instance of a registry.
At line 23 we then create our
BusinessLifeCycleManager object. We can use this object to perform a variety of lifecycle management operations.
Lines 25 to 34 define the Web service by describing the classification scheme we will use, the description of the service, and its ID. Under normal circumstances, the UUID would be provided by the registry service provided, such as ebXML, to avoid clashes, although JAXR allows for user-defined IDs. An in-depth description of the classification interfaces and objects is defined in the JAXR specification.
Related Reading
Java and XML, 2nd Ed.
Once we've defined our service, we simple add it to the registry. Line 43 uses our lifecycle manager to add the new Web service.
Once the service has been added, it can be used by any Web service, JAXPack-based or otherwise.
The JAXR APIs are interesting and easy to use. Perhaps all the more so because they completely hide the SOAP-based underpinnings of communcations with various registries. A word of caution, however: numerous differences were found between the JAXR specification, the Java docs for JAXR, and the provided interfaces. JAXR is clearly an evolving specification.
In the final article in the series, we'll look at JAX-RPC.
Al Saganich is BEA Systems' senior developer and engineer for enterprise Java technologies, focused on Java integration and application with XML and Web services.
Previously in this series:
Hangin' with the JAX Pack, Part 1 -- In this three-part series, BEA Systems' Al Saginach takes a look at the JAX Pack, JAVA APIs for providing XML-based Web services handling XML. This week Al looks at JAXP (for XML processing) and JAXB (for XML binding). Next week: XML messaging with JAXM.
Hangin' with the JAX Pack, Part 2: JAXM -- Al Saganich examines JAXM, the Java API for XML Messaging, and shows how it provides support for accessing various messaging formats.
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BURLINGTON A Duxbury man is among four people recently indicted on federal drug trafficking charges stemming from an attempt to bring more than 50 kilograms of marijuana from California to Vermont.
Trevor Burton, 33, of Duxbury, Eric Durand, 30, of California, and Mark Girardi, 39, of South Hero, were each indicted Thursday on one count of conspiracy to distribute marijuana, a felony. The fourth persons name was redacted from the indictment documents, and the U.S. attorneys office wouldnt say why the name was being withheld.
If convicted, each person faces a maximum of 20 years in prison.
Burton, Durand and Girardi are scheduled to be arraigned on the charges Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Burlington.
According to an affidavit filed by Stephen Holbrook, an agent with the Drug Enforcement Agency, on March 24 state police in Illinois pulled over a Ford F-350 flatbed pulling an 18-foot trailer used for hauling cars.
Holbrook said the driver admitted marijuana was hidden in a false floor in the trailer. The driver told police the 8½-by-18-foot floor of the trailer was filled with marijuana bound for Vermont, according to the affidavit. The driver agreed to cooperate with state police and the agency to conduct a controlled delivery of the drugs to Vermont, authorities said.
When speaking with state police, the driver said he was supposed to call the shipper, referred to as Carl, in California 24 hours before arriving in Vermont. The driver did not call at the appointed time, authorities said, and Carl soon called the driver. During the call, which was monitored by law enforcement, Carl told the driver to call Dallas when the driver arrived in Vermont to get instructions on where to take the trailer. Dallas later turned out to be Burton, authorities said.
Law enforcement then drove the truck and trailer from Illinois to Vermont, along with the driver, according to the affidavit. Holbrook said he met up with the truck in Addison County. The driver called Burton, authorities said, and was told to drop off the trailer in Jericho and meet Burton in Waterbury. The driver told law enforcement that the property in Jericho was owned by an uninvolved and unobservant elderly couple whose property Burton had previously used to store and unload trailers upon delivery of marijuana.
During these trips, the driver told law enforcement, he would stay with Burton at a house but couldnt say where the house was since he was always blindfolded before being taken there.
Law enforcement told the driver to call Burton and tell him he was unable to unhook the trailer so the driver would have to bring the trailer with him to Waterbury. The driver told Burton he would meet him at the Shaws in Waterbury.
Before arriving at Shaws, the driver received a call from Burton saying Burtons girlfriend and another friend in Burtons car would meet the driver at the supermarket, according to the affidavit.
Holbrook said the driver pulled into the parking lot and parked next to Burtons vehicle. After the driver made contact with the two people inside the vehicle, law enforcement agents stepped in and identified themselves.
The male inside the vehicle was identified as Durand. The female wasnt named in the affidavit but was identified by the initials K.N.
Police said the girlfriend initially said she had no idea why she was talking to them but later indicated it probably had something to do with marijuana, because shed seen many people smoking high-quality marijuana at the house. The girlfriend said shed been living with Burton for two months but didnt know his last name or where they lived because Burton would blindfold her anytime she was taken to the house, according to authorities.
Durand told law enforcement he didnt know anything about marijuana trafficking and that he was originally from Starksboro. He told law enforcement he was living in California but had flown to Vermont within the past day to visit a friend.
Durand told law enforcement he had been staying with a friend in Stowe named Ben but that the friend also sometimes went by the name Trevor.
Law enforcement then had the girlfriend call Burton to say she had been pulled over by Waterbury police for drunken driving and needed Burton to come pick her up. Burton said he couldnt come get her but agreed to let police drive her home and said he would be waiting at the end of a driveway on Maple Street in Duxbury, according to the affidavit.
Law enforcement agents arrested Burton at the Maple Street residence. When Burton was being patted down, an empty gun holster was found on his right hip, according to the affidavit. When asked where the gun was, Burton said it was on the couch in the home.
Burton was taken inside and signed a consent form to allow law enforcement to search the house. The search yielded a small quantity of marijuana and a number of firearms, authorities said. Durands boarding pass from his flight to Vermont was also found.
Law enforcement agents estimated more than 50 kilograms of marijuana was found in the trailer.
During the search of the trailer, the driver of the truck and trailer was called by Carl, who said he knew about the arrests of Burton and Durand and that he would arrange for someone else to pick up the drugs. The driver then received a call from Girardi, who set up a meeting in the Staples parking lot in South Burlington, according to the affidavit.
On March 26, the driver took the then-empty trailer to South Burlington to meet with Girardi, whom police arrested.
Burton, Durand and Girardi were released on conditions.
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