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Mitt Vs. Obama: A State Of The Race Report For 9/27/2012
If you had told me a month ago that Mitt Romney and Barack Obama would be knotted up at 46% at this point in the race, I'd have told you that Romney was in good shape because you have to think the remaining independents are going to break heavily for Romney. Unfortunately, the enthusiasm level for Democrats has definitely gone up in the last month and this has created much more of an even playing field than a race tilted towards Romney.
Then there are the polls.
Here's the issue: Other than Gallup and Rasmussen, most of the other pollsters seem to be assuming that the turnout model will look like 2008, when Democrats were more fired up than they had been in decades and Republicans were completely demoralized. No rational or even plausible explanation has been offered for this assumption which doesn't match the political landscape, doesn't match the data Gallup and Rasmussen are putting out, and which ignores the fact that Democrats didn't even come close to those numbers in 2010 when they took a once in a half century beating. Although I tend to be considerably less skeptical about polling data than most Republicans, I do think that most of the polls this year are oversampling Democrats to such an extent that they're practically useless. If they're not, I have yet to hear a plausible explanation offered for why they're not.
However, even if these polls turn out to be completely wrong, it doesn't mean Mitt is ahead; it just means we have a dearth of credible polling data. Moreover, even if you assume Gallup and Rasmussen are on the mark, neither of those pollsters show Mitt putting any swing states out of reach. All the same states are in play today that were in play a month ago. Ohio and Florida are still on the table for Obama while Mitt can still capture Pennsylvania and Michigan.
Long story short, the lack of solid polling data makes this race a little tough to call, but with 40 days to go, this race still looks like a toss-up.
PS: All this being said, the latest numbers from Gallup — which is one of the pollsters that hasn't been oversampling Democrats — shows Obama moving ahead of Romney 50-44 with registered voters. Is that an outlier or the start of a trend? We don't know yet. If it were to continue or you see that kind of movement towards Obama from Rasmussen as well, it will be time to hit the panic button.
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My baby started at his caregiver 4 days ago and so far I have been able to get about 5 4oz bottles of pumped breast milk for him to carry there. The challenge I now face is that he sometimes seems not too interested in breastfeeding, he sleeps for 4 hour stretches during the night and I am only able to pump once at work (midday) during my 8-4 workday.
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Members of a New York crew team are scratching their heads in amazement after finding a giant head floating in the Hudson River, the Huffington Post reported.
The head wasn't real, but made out of a combination of Styrofoam and fiberglass, the site reported.
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Wes Gillingham, program director of Catskill MountainKeeper, has a tone that is perceptively more strident than when he and many others began the campaign to educate the public about the realities of hydraulic fracturing.
He was at the center of a news conference of like-minded groups outside of the Selig Theater and Sullivan County Community College on November 29, a short time before a public hearing was to begin. The hearing was about the years-in-the-making Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS) that will govern drilling and fracking going forward.
Gillingham's message, along with others who spoke, was that Governor Andrew Cuomo and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation should pay attention to the science of fracking, which Gillingham said shows that it cannot be done safely, regardless of the rules imposed.
On the other side of the issue, Brad Gill of the Independent Oil & Gas Association of New York, issued a press release which said the SGEIS is too restrictive. He wrote, "Without moderation, these well-intended but unnecessarily burdensome requirements will prove to be a regulatory monument to lost opportunity."
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that has been traversed by thousands of comments that have come before. It's not clear when the SGEIS will be adopted as the new law of the land, but it's clear that the upwelling of public sentiment against fracking has delayed it coming to New York State much longer than most people thought possible back when talk of landmen and leases began in 2008.


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MR. : The EECBG grant was used to help J&J Distributing put in energy-efficient lighting, replace about 44 energy-inefficient coolant systems throughout their facility and really change how they do business. So they'll save $175,000 a year in energy costs. They'll be able to expand their operation, which will create another 150 jobs at their facility and really helps us, as a city, reach our goals of being an energy-efficient, sustainable community.
MS. : St. Paul is a really great example of the basic approach to looking at your energy costs and trying to reduce them by energy-efficient appliances. In this case, the refrigeration is a great example. And it's something that's replicable with businesses all over the country. And when they reduce those costs, that gives them more money to expand and create other jobs.
MR. : The St. Paul Port Authority created a program in conjunction with the Minnesota legislature, the U.S. Department of Energy, Xcel Energy, the city of St. Paul, to provide energy retrofits to existing businesses within the Xcel service area and the city of St. Paul.
The energy savings that those businesses achieve improve the businesses' bottom line. So anything that we can do to help a businesses' bottom line is extremely important. The other benefit is obviously the major reduction in energy consumption and our reduced carbon footprint as a result of the program.
Finally, we are creating and retaining existing high-quality jobs in the city of St. Paul. So it's a win for the environment, it's a win for the businesses and it is a major win for the employees here in the city of St. Paul.
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I wonder how the characters' stories will play out so we read to find out just what is going to happen in their lives and track them for growth through whatever trials they may encounter. I used words like antagonist and protagonist and story elements in our talk. (It was a truly win-win day for a mom and a former teacher – my child was asking questions and listening!)
As much as people say they do not like drama in their lives, put them down in front of an action/adventure movie, and they are right there with the main characters fighting the battles, winning the wars and saving the world.
We moved on to talking about consequences for our actions. Sometimes our actions can create a chain of good things to happen immediately and sometimes they take a while to appear.
There are times when the consequences of our actions are, well, not so good. Because pain and heartache and others and sometimes we can never get it back to where it was. Our actions can cause permanent results. This is where excepting it changes comes in; it's coming whether we like it or not and how we deal with change is up to us. We discussed some examples of those situations.
Then he said, "Satan was a bad guy." So we carried on a conversation about Satan and God and how Satan was once an angel in heaven with God but then he thought himself better than God and he was sent out from heaven.
God gave us a free will. It allows us to decide whether we will follow Him or not and accept Him on his terms. He knows too well that forced love is not love at all. Through Him, if we choose to, we can find love, peace, security and a place of rest in the most difficult times of our lives.
Psalms 119:165 says it like this, "Great peace for those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble."
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Maryland officials announced the move from the Atlantic Coast Conference Monday afternoon. It is the 13th member of the Big Ten.
Bielema said Wisconsin was already scheduled to play Maryland in coming years because it was an attractive opportunity for recruiting.
"It allows kids to go back home and play," he said. "Right now our only true home game is Penn State, so it will give us two more opportunities to sell."
Rutgers is expected to follow suit by Tuesday, departing the Big East and making it an even 14 in the Big Ten. The move for both schools is not expected to take effect until 2014.
The Terrapins were a charter member of the ACC, which was founded in 1953. University president Wallace D. Loh says membership in the Big Ten will "guarantee the financial sustainability of Maryland athletics for a long, long, long time."
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He rolls from his tummy to his back, every.single.time I put him on his belly. But, he has only rolled from his back to his tummy once, a few weeks ago and hasn't since.
And another thing on the sitting up - he can sort of sit and has some balance for a minute or two, but he often throws himself backwards. I talked to my friend whose a PT and works with preemies and she said that's because often times their backs are stronger than their stomach muscles so they do that. And that's also more common with reflux babies, which he has significant reflux and she said he isn't as comfortable when sitting so he will probably not want to and it will delay him that much further with sitting.
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A Rutland judge heard arguments today in a fight over whether an auto insurance company must turn over notes from a claim made by Christopher Sullivan following a fatal crash in the city this spring.
Prosecutors say Sullivan, a former city attorney, was drunk behind the wheel in April when 71-year-old Jane Outslay, of Mendon, was struck and killed on Strongs Avenue.
The driver in the crash fled the scene but a day later Sullivan identified himself as the driver in the crash and turned over his 2004 Lexus sedan which had heavy damage to its hood and windshield.
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When I got home from my daughter's dress rehearsal for her Christmas concert today, I noticed some wild turkeys hanging out in our side yard looking kinda guilty. I stayed in the garage and opened the mandoor to spy on them. Within a few minutes they were running towards one of our flowering crab trees at the end of the driveway. I took a video with my other camera which I can't upload to this site. Then I got my digital camera and took some pics and this rough video of the birds. The small winter birds usually love the leftover crab apples but this is the first time I've seen the big birds taking advantage of a nice little snack! {The other video is much better quality, you may get a little seasick in this clip.}
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From a barn to a home; A dramatic renovation makes a modern living space
An original structure from an 1840s barn was left standing on River Road in Milanville, PA. Perched on a hill between dense woods and the Delaware River, the barn is rife with history as it was part of an old farm and a stop on the Underground Railroad. The building was on the brink of collapsing. If it fell, it would bring down its beauty and historical relevance with it. It was the perfect project for Joe Levine, an architect from New York City.
"We were all in love with this original barn," said Levine. He and his family, wife Jane Cyphers and daughters Raye and Emma, bought the house in 1996. No strangers to the area, Levine went to camp nearby in his youth and the family often took trips down the river.
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I returned to work about two months ago and have many questions about pumping and supply.
My son is almost seven months old and is mostly breast fed. i say mostly because we use formula to mix with his cereal for my fear of not having enough expressed milk for him to drink. I am working part time anywhere from 5-20 hours a week. I generally work three six hour shifts at varied times of the day. These shifts are anywhere from 6am to 11pm. I am supposed to get one fifteen minute break at work for these shifts but in all honestly I hardly ever do. Most of the time I do not even use the restroom when I am at work, so pumping is not an option. I am worried because I can tell the next day after I work a late shift that my milk seems to be low at night, lower that usual. First of all, is this my paranoia, or is this really possible?
My travel time to work is about 35 minutes both ways. So when I do work, I feed my son right before I leave but then I wll go about seven to eight hours without being able to express any milk. I do no get a full feeling, although I can feel my milk let down during work. I am worried that going that long will affect my milk supply, if it already hasn't. I am currently pumping twice in the mornings when I do not have to work during the second and third breasfeeding sessions on the opposite side my son is nursing on. I do this to try to keep up with him since I cannot pump at work. Any insite on how this all works. Will I be able to keep up with my son's needs? If I pump when I get home from working 4:30pm to 10:30pm, mind you this is after I have fed him at 3:30pm before I leave for work, I am only expressing about 6-8 ounces of milk. I know that my son consumes more than that if I am home nursing him. Or is he? Totally confused with many questions, any help out there?
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VMware's Success Is its Own Worst Enemy
With each passing quarter, VMware has replied, "yes, we can." This has been despite stiff competition from rivals such as Microsoft (MSFT) and Citrix (CTXC) .
However, during its most recent quarter, its numbers suggest that things were less clear than the usual slam dunks.
A Virtually Good Quarter, but...
For the period ending in September, VMware reported net income of $156.8 million, or 36 cents per share on revenue of $1.13 billion. On an adjusted basis, the company earned $303.4 million, or 70 cents per share when excluding stock-based compensation as well as other items. The company met revenue targets while beating EPS estimates as analysts were expecting adjusted earnings of 63 cents per share.
As expected, the company produced revenue growth of 20% -- helped by a 29% surge of services revenue, which registered at $642.6 million. Revenue from licenses climbed 11% to $491.1 million. While the pace was relatively slower, it was still impressive.
Likewise, the company did well in terms of profitability -- reporting 25% increase in operating income. But on the other hand, VMware reported an increase of 24% in operating expenses, which came in at $943 million.
The company reported an increase of 24% in sales and marketing while its R&D expenses grew by 30%. It seems these rising expenses contributed to the company's 11% year-over-year decline in net income. But should this be cause for concern? Likewise, although the company is still growing at an impressive rate, there continues to be evidence that the competition is gaining some ground -- as minute as it may be.
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I think VMware understands the challenge it is up against and realizes it has seen a stable decline in license revenue over the past several quarters. By and large, this has contributed to the central question -- can the company continue to grow into its valuations? I think this is what growth investors are looking to answer.
As a result, the company has since turned its attention to growing sales to fight off the likes of IBM (IBM) , Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) and Red Hat (RHT) . The company is willing to do this now even at the expense of near-term profits.
But will the strategy pay off? The company is willing to spend to grow, but it also needs to answer from where the growth is going to come.
VMware is the undisputed market leader in virtualization -- this much is a given. But how about the other markets in which it competes, which include desktop virtualization, servers as well as system administration tools. Investors are left to speculate how well the company can grow market share in these areas -- particularly as rivals are projecting tougher quarters ahead.


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Obama Says Hotcoldwetdry One Of The Top 3 Issues He'll Blow Off In 2nd Term
Well, he didn't quite say that, but if he's focusing on it like the economy, little will get done
(The Hill) President Obama has identified climate change as one of his top three priorities in his second term after coming under fire from environmentalists for giving the issue short shrift during the campaign.
The president, in an interview for TIME's Person of the Year award, said the economy, immigration, climate change and energy would be at the top of his agenda for the next four years.
What we saw during Obama's first term was a laser like focus on the economy for a few days after a speech, then he'd forget about it for months and months as things like golf, parties, vacations, and campaigning became his top priorities. Then a speech about a laser like focus for a few days. Lather, rinse, repeat. So, he's specifically telling us what three issues he'll mostly blow off over the next 4 years.
And he has got to know that he'll never get the votes in the GOP controlled House, and even some Democrat Senators aren't on board with artificially jacking up the cost of living for Americans through "climate change" legislation.
In that press conference, Obama touted executive actions designed to curb emissions, such as finalizing new vehicle fuel efficiency standards and rolling out the first-ever air pollution limits for new coal-fired power plants.
So, more legislation by kingly decree. Still, don't expect a whole bunch out of Obama in his attempt to make the weather nicer. Perhaps he could tell us what the optimal temperature should be. Oh, and give up his own big "carbon" lifestyle.
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Andy Wilson like most RL journalists though, often can't help but fall into the trap of focusing on the negatives.
For all that we should be pleased that folk like Wilson aren't airhead cheerleaders for the sport they are the only voices out there.
And so all the public ever hears is gloom, gloom, gloom.


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|14 Dec. 2012
GSA Release No. 12-100
Christa Stratton
Director of Education, Communication, & Outreach
Free Texas Teacher Academy on Energy
Boulder, CO, USA – Considering the rich oil history in Texas, it is only fitting the students in Texas receive the very best in education resources on energy. This starts with training teachers.
Teachers across northern Texas are invited to attend a free, two-day Academy on energy resources presented by The Geological Society of America and supported by the Fort Worth based Miles Foundation. The Explore! Earth Science Academy on Energy Resources will be held on February 7 and 8, 2013 at the Radisson Hotel at Fossil Creek. Rural teachers can apply to have accommodations and some transportation costs provided for free.
The Academy includes hands-on workshop sessions and a field trip to an active natural gas site with experts leading the trip. Teachers will see the step-by-step processes involved with drilling for natural gas and they will be able to talk directly with experts about current topics associated with drilling. Continuing education credits and lunches are also available for teachers. To learn more about the Explore! Earth Science Academy on Energy Resources, please contact Davida Buehler, , or +1-303-357-1015.
The Geological Society of America (GSA), founded in 1888, is a not-for-profit scientific society with more than 25,000 members from academia, government, and industry in 103 countries around the world. Through its meetings, publications, and programs, GSA enhances the professional growth of its members and promotes the geosciences in the service of humankind. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, GSA encourages cooperative research among earth, life, planetary, and social scientists, fosters public dialogue on geoscience issues, and supports all levels of earth science education.


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November in Michigan is a unique combination of fall festivities and holiday cheer. From festivals to parades to local tree lightings, check out our roundup of great events happening around the state. For more suggestions of things to do this month in Michigan, visit michigan.org.
First Frost Arts and Fine Crafts Festival
November 5 – 6, 2011, Flint
Take in a glass blowing demonstration and explore artist tables filled with creations made out of wood, fiber, clay and more. For more information, call (810) 234-1695 or visit http://www.flintarts.org.
Zehnder's Bakery Holiday How-To's
November 15 – 17, 2011, Frankenmuth
Learn how to prepare culinary creations like the experts, as the renowned Zehnder's Bakery will offer classes on decorating cookies, building a gingerbread house, making a yule log and more. For more information, call (800) 863-7999.
Midland Santa Parade
November 19, 2011, Midland
Take in a fun holiday parade beginning at 10 a.m. at Midland High School. The route will go down Ashman Street to Main Street and ends near Cronkright. For more information, call (989) 835-5862.
Frankenmuth Holiday Celebration & Candlewalk
November 25, 2011, Frankenmuth
The city where it always feels like Christmas will kick off the holiday season with a candlewalk from the River Place to the Chamber Platz for the lighting of the Tannenbaum. The ceremony starts at 6:30 p.m. Call (800) FUN –TOWN for more information.
Christmas Candlelight Walk
November 25 -26, 2011, Chesaning
Stroll down Christmas Tree Lane, take in a tree lighting ceremony near the railroad tracks that features the 1225 Steam Locomotive and enjoy Santa's Village at the local fairgrounds. For more information, call (800) 255-3055.
Santa's Arrival and Courthouse Lighting
November 29, 2011, Midland
Santa will have a busy night in Midland, as he will star in the city parade, be on hand for the courthouse lighting and then will open his magical house on Main Street. The fun starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call (989) 837-3330.
Reese Holiday Walk
November 29, 2011, Reese
The Village of Reese invites all to their holiday walk featuring horse and buggy rides, a soup cook-off and, of course, Santa Claus. For more information, call (989) 868-4291.
Grayling Christmas Walk
November 19, 2011, Grayling
The Christmas spirit will be in full effect with music, decoration and an open house with merchants from the Uptown District. Call (800) 937-8837 for more information.
Au Gres Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas Parade
November 26, 2011, Au Gres
It will be a full night of fun in Au Gres, with a Christmas tree lighting beginning at 5:45 p.m., which will be immediately followed by the holiday parade, which concludes at the city pavilion with hot chocolate and a visit from Santa.
Iceman Cometh Challenge
November 5, 2011, Traverse City
3,700 cyclists from the United States and Canada converge on Traverse City for the Iceman Cometh Challenge – a 27-mile bicycle race through the Pere Marquette State Forest. Rain, sunshine, sleet, snow or ice – nothing stops this race. For more information, call (231) 922-5926 or visit http://www.iceman.com.
Toast the Season Wine Trail Event
November 5 -6 or November 12 -13, 2011, Suttons Bay
Choose your weekend and enjoy a special pour at each of the Leelanau Peninsula member wineries, gourmet food and a gift basket with a souvenir glass and an ornament. For more information, call (231) 256-2829 or visit http://lpwines.com/toast.
Santa is Coming to Boyne City
November 25, 2011, Boyne City
A Boyne City tradition returns for another year, as businesses will decorate the city with floats and offer shopping and hospitality. Santa will arrive on his sleigh with his elves during the holiday parade and will meet all the children at Old City Park. For more information, call (231) 582-9009.
Stafford's Downtown Petoskey Holiday Parade
November 26, 2011, Petoskey
The party is in Petoskey for a holiday parade featuring floats from local businesses, marching bands and the guest of honor, Santa Claus. After the parade, bring the kids to meet Santa at Stafford's Perry Hotel. For more information, call (231) 622-8501.
East Lansing Film Festival
November 9 -17, 2011, East Lansing
Michigan's largest and most diverse film festival will feature documentaries, shorts, student productions and independent films from around the world. For more information, call (517) 980-5802 or visit http://elff.com.
Tecumseh Holiday Open House
November 11 – 13, 2011, Tecumseh
Holiday shopping will be very festive in downtown Tecumseh, as lights and decorations will adorn the local businesses. For more information, call (517) 424-6003.
Silver Bells in the City
November 18, 2011, Lansing
Join 80,000 attendees in the state's capitol city as we light Michigan's official Christmas tree and experience a beautiful fireworks display cascading over the capitol dome. Enjoy local shopping and free admission to the city's cultural institutions. For more information, call (517) 487-3322 or visit http://www.silverbellsinthecity.org.
Detroit Christmas Wonderfest
November 18 – 27, 2011, Detroit
Christmas Wonderfest is an indoor/outdoor international festival that will include an International Marketplace, a local showcase and gallery featuring work from the region's finest artists, and a Central City Marketplace offering mementos from Detroit's most beloved landmarks and cultural institutions. Wonderfest begins with the ceremonial Holiday season tree-lighting event on November 18. For more information, visit http://www.christmaswonderfest.com.
America's Thanksgiving Parade
November 24, 2011, Detroit
A popular Michigan tradition, this year's parade will have crowd favorites and new surprises with more than 75 parade units including floats, balloons, award-winning marching bands, clowns, specialty acts, celebrities and The Parade Company's own Distinguished Clown Corps. For more information, call (313) 923-7400 or visit http://theparade.org.
Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting in Plymouth
November 25, 2011, Plymouth
Grab the kids and head over to Kellogg Park at 5:40 p.m. to see Santa, sing holiday carols and witness the lighting of the city tree. For more information, call (734) 453-1540.
Fantasy of Lights Parade
November 25, 2011, Howell
It will be a full afternoon and evening in Howell to celebrate the holidays. Entertainment, including visits with Santa and live reindeer, begin at 3 p.m., followed by the Fantasy 5K Run and then the Fantasy of Lights Parade, each entry of which will be illuminated with at least 5,000 lights. For more information, call (517) 546-3920.
28th Annual Matthes Christmas Tree Festival
November 25 – 27, 2011, Ida
There's nothing like a freshly-cut Michigan Christmas tree, and you can select your own at the Matthes Christmas Tree Festival. Also enjoy visits with Santa, refreshments and crafters. Call (734) 269-2668 for more information.
Luminary Festival – St. Joseph
November 18, 2011, St. Joseph
Stroll down the candle-lit streets of St. Joseph and complete your holiday shopping as the local shops will be open late and many merchants will offer refreshments. For more information, call (269) 985-1111 or visit http://www.sjtoday.org/events/luminary-festival.html.
Battle Creek Holiday Parade
November 19, 2011, Battle Creek
The annual Battle Creek Holiday Parade has it all – classic cars, clowns, bands and, of course, floats. It will be fun for the whole family. Call (269) 420-4031 for more information.
Kalamazoo Russian Festival
November 19, 2011, Kalamazoo
This festival is the largest Russian Festival in the United States. Held at Western Michigan University's Fetzer Center, the event features food, art, vendors and special performance by the Russian Embassy Children's Choir. For more information, visit http://www.russiaanfestival.org.
International Festival of Lights
November 19 – December 3, 2011, Battle Creek
This two-week event kicks off with the Battle Creek Holiday Parade on November 19 and all of the displays have been updated with LED lights. One of the most popular lighting displays is the Twelve Days of Christmas which is located on the back lawn of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. For more information, visit http://www.bcfestivals.com/index.taf?s=4.
Upper Peninsula
Christmas Tree Galleria
November 12 -20, 2011, Caspian
How do you decorate your Christmas tree? In Caspian, more than 50 trees with rural, ethnic and international themes will be on display at the Iron County Historical Museum Complex. For more information, call (906) 265-2617.
Paradise Christmas Bazaar
November 26, 2011, Paradise
It's a shopper's paradise in Paradise, as unique handcrafted holiday gifts will be on display at the Whitefish Township Community Center. For more information, call (906) 492-3434.
Starry, Starry Night in Grand Marais
November 26, 2011, Grand Mariais
Get a head start on your holiday shopping the Saturday after Thanksgiving as the local merchants and shops in Grand Marais will be open late and offer spectacular shopping specials. For more information, contact (906) 494-2447.
Les Cheneaux Old Fashioned Christmas
November 27 – December 7, 2011, Les Cheneaux Islands
For those looking for some old-fashioned courtesies and northern Michigan charm, look no further than the tiny village of Les Cheneaux. Experience three tree-lighting ceremonies on November 28 and 29 and on December 7. For more information, call (906) 484-3935 or visit http://www.lescheneaux.org/Special_Events/oldfashionedchristmas.html.
West Central
Restaurant Week in Grand Rapids
November 3 -13, 2011, Grand Rapids
Treat your taste buds in Grand Rapids, as more than 50 restaurants will feature a three-course menu for a fixed price of $25 in addition to their regular menu. Be on the lookout for some special items as well. For more information, call (800) 678-9859 or visit http://restaurantweekgr.com.
Grand Rapids International Wine & Food Festival
November 17 – 19, 2011, Grand Rapids
This annual event is for wine connoisseurs and novices alike. Take in a wine seminar, try some wine pairings with creations from local restaurants and try wine, beer and spirits from around the world. Adults $15. For more information, visit http://www.showspan.com.
Festival of Trees
November 17 – 27, 2011, Muskegon
The Muskegon Museum of Art presents 11 days of beautifully decorated holiday trees and wreaths decorated by local designers and sold during a silent auction. A holiday movie festival, Teddy Bear Breakfast with Santa and other holiday celebrations are offered. For more information, call (231) 720-2570.
Grand Haven Light Night
November 18, 2011, Grand Haven
Grand Haven begins the holiday season with its Light Night. Trees will be illuminated with holiday lights, and local stores will hold open houses with gift suggestions for everybody on your shopping list. For more information, call (616) 844-1188 or visit http://www.downtowngrandhaven.com.
Family Christmas in Muskegon
November 26, 2011, Muskegon
The lighting of the Christmas tree at Hackley Park in Muskegon is an annual tradition, with carolers.
Pentwater Festival of Lights
November 26, 2011, Pentwater
The village of Pentwater will be decorated for the season with shopping, dining, carolers, music, chestnuts roasting, horse drawn carriage rides and more. Santa arrives at 5 p.m. – just in time for the tree lighting ceremony. For more information, call (231) 869-4150.
Nite Lites Drive-Thru Christmas Lights Display
November 18, 2011 – January 1, 2012, Comstock Park
Back for its 14th year, the Nite Lites offers more than 40 creative and animated displays with approximately one million lights, which covers over a mile of fun. 6 – 10 p.m. daily. For more information, call (616) 292-1431.


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Bob Frank announces retirement as Belpre fire chief
BELPRE – Belpre Volunteer Fire Department will need a new chief as the current chief will retire later this spring, it was announced during the city council meeting on Monday.
"It has come to my attention that Bob Frank has submitted his letter of retirement to the city," said council president Will Neff during the communications portion of the meeting. "On behalf of council, we would like to thank you for your service."
Frank, who was sworn in as fire chief in October 2009, was given a standing ovation by city officials, council members and those in the audience.
"I have enjoyed it and I don't really like to be leaving, but finances are telling me I have to," Frank said.
Frank said the decision to retire was made by the federal Social Security Administration and if he does not retire soon, he will lose the benefits he has paid into.
"It was difficult to decide, but it has to be done," he said.
Frank is a 40-year veteran of the department and was chosen by former Chief Wesley Walker for the position. Frank served as acting fire chief for nearly five months after Walker went on medical leave, and the city officially named him as chief.
"I thank you for letting me serve the city as your fire chief," Frank said.
His retirement will be effective May 31.
It is unknown who will replace Frank in the department.
Although it is a volunteer fire department, the chief's position is paid for by the city with a salary plus health insurance and other benefits.
In other business:
- Safety-Service Director Dave Ferguson led a public hearing before the council meeting on a variance request to allow lots to be 40-feet wide as opposed to the 50-foot width the city currently requires with single-family homes.
Ron Eddy made the request as he is considering purchasing 18 lots along Parkersburg Avenue with plans to build townhouse-style, single-family homes on each lot as rentals.
Sam Jackson of Elm Street was the only resident within 100 feet of the property to speak up.
"I worry about the type of houses and the size with the kind of people they are going to get," Jackson said. "I'm awfully close to that (property)."
Eddy said the two-bedroom homes will be nice with estimates of $750 a month for rent.
Ferguson will take the information from the public hearing to the city board of zoning for a decision to be made.
If approved, Eddy plans to build three homes at a time.


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Steak Fajitas-Gundersen Lutheran 500 Club
Steak Fajitas
Makes 6 servings
Getting started Equipment you will need: large skillet, cutting board, chef knife Do right away when you get home: Preheat grill
2 lb. beef flank steak
2/3 cup Kikkoman
Lime Ponzu Juice of 1 lime
1 large red pepper
1 large green pepper
1 medium onion
1 Tbs. canola oil
2 cloves garlic
Whole wheat flour tortillas
Fresh cilantro
Sour cream
1. In a large plastic, zip-lock bag, combine ingredients. Seal well and turn over several times to blend. Refrigerate.
2. Cut vegetables into ¼ inch thick strips.
3. In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Mince garlic and sauté in oil until fragrant. Add peppers and onion. Sauté until tender.
4. Grill flank steak to desired doneness. Slice and serve with tortillas and vegetables. Garnish with cilantro, sour cream and salsa. Whole wheat hamburger buns Lettuce leaves Tomato slices
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Side items: Orange slices
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Personally I wouldn't mind Marbury back but the problem is his contract is too large. If he is willing to take a pay cut (which 99% of players aren't) I would like to keep him baring some crazy trade proposel
Over the past several years, the influence of young international players on the NBA draft has steadily declined. During the 2008 NBA draft, just one international player, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ], was selected in the lottery. Several others, including [Only registered and activated users can see links. ], [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] and [Only registered and activated users can see links. ], went late in the first round.
The same trend generally holds true for the Olympics. National teams, the U.S. included, invite their most experienced players to play for the gold. There is very little space for a young player to get significant minutes in the Olympics.
However, there is good news for draftniks who are watching the Olympics hoping to catch a glimpse of the next great Euro. The top-rated international player on [Only registered and activated users can see links. ], 17-year-old [Only registered and activated users can see links. ], is not only on the Spanish national team -- he's been given significant minutes in Spain's warm-up games.
Who is Ricky Rubio? He is one of the most promising young point guards ever to emerge from Europe.
He started for his club, DKV Joventut, in Spain's ultracompetitive ACB league this year. Rubio's numbers last season were solid for a teenager playing with grown men. He averaged 10.5 points, 4 assists and 2 steals in 23 minutes per game.
The things scouts emphasize about Rubio are his terrific basketball IQ and feel for the game. He's a leader who shows incredible poise for someone so young.
And that doesn't mean his game is dull. Rubio's game has plenty of sizzle. He can make the impossible pass seem routine and he has a flair for the spectacular. He is fearless with the ball, which makes him one of the most fun European players to watch. Some scouts call him a young Pete Maravich.
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Ricky Rubio's game reminds some of Pete Maravich.
Rubio is also an excellent defender. He uses his long arms and his height (6-foot-4) to disrupt passing lanes and terrorize the offense. Most importantly, he understands defense and rarely puts himself in a bad position.
So why isn't Rubio ranked higher on our draft board? While there is very little doubt that he'll be a phenomenal European player, he lacks the elite athleticism and explosiveness that is essential in the NBA. Rubio isn't a bad athlete, but he doesn't have the spectacular speed of many of the NBA's elite point guards, like [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] or [Only registered and activated users can see links. ].
Rubio is also still figuring out his jump shot. He can be solid from midrange but doesn't shoot with much accuracy from distance. Rubio is improving in this area, but he still has a long way to go.
I'd expect to see Rubio play an important role off the bench for the Spanish national team in the Olympics. His defensive ability alone will get him opportunities, and his leadership skills allow him to play confidently, even against the top talent in the world. I think many of us are crossing our fingers for a Spain-USA gold medal game.
If there is someone else to keep an eye on in the Olympics beside Rubio, it is Australia's Patrick Mills. The Australians continue to produce some serious basketball players -- Aussie [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] was the first pick in the 2005 NBA draft and center [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] was drafted in the second round this year. This Australian national team has two NBA prospects -- Mills and Joe Ingles.
Mills is a super-quick combo guard who played for Saint Mary's (Calif.) last season as a freshman, averaging 14.8 points per game and 3.5 assists. Mills put on a show against Team USA in a warm-up game, leading the Australian team with 13 points off the bench. Mills, like Jawai, is an indigenous Australian from a tiny place called Thursday Island. He has the speed and quickness that NBA teams love in their point guards, but he is a bit undersized and an inconsistent shooter -- think a poor man's Tony Parker.
Ingles is a 6-foot-8 small forward with an excellent midrange game and good scoring instincts. Ingles has better size (and a better feel for the game) than fellow Aussie Brad Newley, whom the Rockets drafted in 2007. The downside for Ingles is that he lacks great strength and athleticism. He isn't bad in those areas, but he'll struggle to hang with the NBA's elite athletes.
After those three prospects, things drop off very quickly. A few NBA scouts are interested in Iranian big man Hamed Hadadi ... but he's already 23 and no longer eligible for the draft. Hadadi, who stands 7-foot-2, has had a few impressive games this summer. NBA teams can sign him as a free agent.
Meanwhile, China's Jianghua Chen is a local favorite thanks to his AND-1 antics. But most NBA scouts see him as an out-of-control showboater who will never play in the league.
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Personally I wouldn't mind Marbury back but the problem is his contract is too large. If he is willing to take a pay cut (which 99% of players aren't) I would like to keep him baring some crazy trade proposel
Interesting news, being that all of these Euro teams suddenly have alot of money i hope this kid can make the states and possibly be on this team if we can get him in a lottery. Crossing my fingers, but he looks good and our team doesnt look like a playoff contender so a lottery pick seems perfect for a top young Euro prospect.
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I meant re-sign Marbury after his contract expires (if we can't get a good replacement) next off season when he is a free agent. He probably wants a ridiculas contract and will go to the highest bidder,but like I said if he wants to take a pay cut (after this season) and play for us then I don't have any problems with that as long as he's all healed up and productive.
I really don't know why people hate on him so much. Besides getting injured and supposedly leaving the team (after Isiah told him to go) he's really not that bad considering other options.
The only way I can support Duhon is if the other players step it up big time and all we need is someone to bring the ball up the court. Besides that he's a back up at best.
I'm getting the feeling we (the NBA) is overhyping the Euro leagues and the possiblity of defection etc...just to kind of give the impression that there is no drop off in talent, that the leagues are interchangeable to promote the NBA world wide- It seems like it's part of their whole marketing scheme.
I remember when there were only a hand full of Euro's who really could compete in the league and most of them were limited and 1 dimensional. Now they way the media has it Euro ball players are the best thing since sliced bread.
***Note: Superior (usually black) athletes run this Sh*t. Unless you have got many teams that consist of these types of players stop gassing me to think these Euro's are all that. I would rather sign a playground street ball legend from the and 1 tour than some of these 1980's Larry Bird wanna be's- just my opinion
^ No one is saying Euros are the best basketball players in the world.
Euroleague is VERY COMPETITIVE and has made a huge improvement from the 80's.
WTF...a street ball ledgend > Larry Bird?
You're a clown.
Man, **** streetball.
Its cool for entertainment from an individual.
But if you're a sports fan and a fan of TEAM sports, you would understand.
Puerto Rico is loaded with this streetball nonsense, and thats why they always get a beating from Greece in international ball.
Greece is a hard nosed 99' Knicks type team, with everyone knowing their with the best defense in the Olympics. Everyone on that team can defend and pass.
First of all, watch a Euroleague game before you talk caca.
Most Euros don't play like Larry Bird, no one did.
Spain is still the best team in the world until USA can prove they can defeat them when it counts.
Same goes with Greece and Argentina.
USA isn't dominant anymore, sorry kid.
Chemistry > Talent.
euroleague is not all dat, i got a couple of friends who play professional over there, u really dont have to be great to play out there, just need to kno how to play ball, i could make it out there, u just need a name out here
Your friends are scrubs in a division 3 team.. You don't know what you're talking about.
Whats their names and what team and division they play in? Post their profiles, pull their stats out...they better not be some random well known dudes that way I'll know you're lying.
You could make it?
What league you play in?
You play college ball?
Do you have and agent?
Make me laugh.
Euroleague is ALL THAT, it isn't all that because you never watched it.
I said too many "wanna be" Larry Birds are getting overhyped and that I have witnessed players (not just street ballers or And 1 ballers) who would eat some of these one dimentional Euro players food!
It seems like hype including the whole Lebron and Koby might go across sea's thing like the Euro league is synonomous w/the NBA
When a Euro team (Greece, Italy who the F*ck ever team) plays a full NBA season (and wins the chmpionshp) then tell me about how good they are. And trust me I've watched plenty. Those teams you mentioned are good in Europe against other European teams. Its like Canadien or Euro football. Is every player involved garbage? No. Can some compete on an NFL/NBA level? Sure (especially in the right system) but besides maybe Dirk or another handfull of players why is the NBA hyping these dudes like they are quintesential all around ballers when they are not.
All we here about is they play good team defense and can shoot the lights out...they forget to mention the lack of heart and athleticism.
Bottom line IMO it's all hype to sell this whole world wide NBA thing.
I'm a clown.....ha ha ha ha whatever you wanna debate about is cool. Im new to the forum (although) I've been reading it for a while so if you need me to prove anything to you as far as my Bask"ball IQ let me know son. Besides that, keep your negative comments to yourself (unless your a Euro) then that might explain why u were offended. In that case here's a wet wipe
That sarcasm was as poor as Crawford's defense.
No one has overhyped Euros since Darko.
You're speaking non-sense now.
Name me one Euro who has been compared to Bird.
When you had a fellow American (Adam Morrison) who was glorified as the next Bird and turned out to be a complete bust.
You're really limited in knowledge on basketball itself to come out randomly on some opinion **** where you believe streetball > these make believe one dimensional Euros in your imagination.
First of all, you can't even name 5 Euroleague teams without google, nor 20 elite Euroleague players.
So why should I take your word on what you believe?
Your opinion is doodoo, it lacks substance, logic and research; you coming off a lot of ignorant sh*t right now.
Aren't MOST streetballers one dimensional(majority lack skill in most departments except crossover dribble), so aren't you contradicting yourself and beating yourself in your own debate?
Why do I have to point out to you?
Readers, we have a man who's coming full throttle on this opinion of his where he's actually going to try to debate with no facts or research.
Pretty crazy right?
Dude, Italy isn't even in the Olympics, you failed yourself again and showed your ignorance by thinking all Euro teams play the same style.
Spain is more like the Phoneix Suns.
Greece is more like the Detroit Pistons.
Argentina play similar to the Lakers, where Ginobili is featured like Kobe and you have big men who can pass in and out.
No one has to play a full NBA season; thats why they have the Olympics and many other tournaments that determine which country is the BEST BASKETBALL COUNTRY.
Why the f*ck would guys like Ginobili and Gasol leave their elite teams to join this gay imaginary NBA league of yours where Argentina, Spain, and others will play for free in the NBA just to prove their the best to you? You're half retarded, the other half is unknown.
Thats really the dumbest thing I've heard and I'm feeling sorry that you have to make up things now.
Lack of heart and athleticism? Once again, you failed yourself.
You don't even know what athleticism is, and anyone could have heart; it doesn't rely on where you're from.
I'm not even a Euro, I'm just offended I was born in the same country as you; you really set Americans back a 100 years with your ignorance.
Your wisdom is 3GBs of ignorant on a 750MB USB key.
I also mentioned I know some street ballers that have more potential than some of these Euro's but I don't hear anything about them. BTW where do you think V. Carter, McGrady, Kobe, Iverson + play over the summer? Where do you think most players in the NBA developed their skills...I'll give you a hint: On the playground, in the street. Now I bet your thinking something like yeah but they don't know how to play organized team ball- thats what leagues, tourn.'s and school is for. And sure I would guess everyone was one dimensional at a point or another, but going through HS, college etc...some players develop their all around games because the competitiveness in the league would just expose their weaknesses just like what happens with Euro's. all the time. But to put my post in perspective I was simply stating the "over-hypedness" of some of these Euro players. (and I hope Gallo isn't in this category)Basically if they haven't consistently competed against fast, athletic types like those over here don't try and sell me on these dudes like they were tried and true proven to be no doubters. Show me a Euro-prospect who is considered a "can't miss" in the NBA, and I'll show you some over-hyped, over-rated player who was successful against other over-hyped players, who more than likely is going to come to the league and need more work because he's getting exposed.
"Aren't street ballers one dimensional"...?(I don't know are they? Here's where you develop your own opinion and it's o.k.) IMO I've seen street ballers (SB) hit consistent shots, play D etc...(and are 10x's as athletic as some Euro's and have heart) just like anyone else...I don't need research for that. Are SB's usually more athletic (by this I mean, quicker, faster, stronger)? Yes in my opinion they are. Don't need research for that one either. Do SB's get all the hype as some EURO prospects? No...guess what I didn't research that one either. But yet I'm hearing about 17 yr olds. and top draft picks [HERE'S where COMPREHENSION is really important] who don't have the same upside or potential as others not just SB's. Why? Well IMO it's a way to market and expand the NBA - but it leads to us being gassed that some of these players are better than they really are.
Now just for sh*ts and giggles I'm going to play secretary and type with you.
First I guess your post was an attempt to try and demean my opinion and intel., while portraying yourself as smart. Thats funny because you missed the whole point of my post. Second I never asked you to "take my word on what I believe" which makes no sense, I simply stated my opinion and didn't ask you for yours. Third every opinion isn't based on "research" although I agree facts and points are further validated by creditable info. in this case once again it was my opinion. (BTW Does it offend you when people have their own opinions which differ from yours?) Thats too bad because your on a public forum which people can post whatever they want within reason. This might lead to you getting offended. My opinion (there's that word again) you should take all that energy you use to respond to posts, and your big brain (w/ google know how) and research behavioral traits and causes for those who feel a need to attempt to demean and control- read the part about lack of reading comprehension and writing motivated by hate and anger 3x's...then take my nuts out your mouth.
Damn I just read your whole post...you have to be kidding me>? All SB's can do is crossover>?>Italy isn't in the olympics (when did i say that)>?>Why do I think P Gasol and others come over here to prove themselves- you just proved my point einstein>?>I dont know what athleticism is- you sound crazy>?>"Thats why they have the olympics and other tournaments- to see who the best basketball country is"- I mention I think the NBA overhypes some Euro Players and you talking about the olympics shows who's the best basketball country- Is it me or are you ignorant? Finally that whole "readers do you believe this" c'mon my man turning people against me, like people can't form their own opinion- you should be ashamed of yourself.
I shouldn't have to name any Euro's who sucked but were hyped.
The Knicks should be looking at this kid and being that they selected a Euro over other NCAA top prospects you can expect them to be eyeing Rubio.
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Your sentence have no context or logic, or fact for that matter. You really a lot of room for improvement in terms of making your nonsense understandable.
Like, no one in this forum understands your first paragraph. You said Euro's are wanna be Birds but failed TWICE in a row to give me an example.
You're not giving any examples or facts here, how can I take you seriously?
You're just some rookie excited to be in the line up.
Now the SPOTLIGHT is on you boy, and you failing; even when I'm giving you clues that would benefit you in your favor.
Opinion is whatever.
But when you come here with no facts or evidence, why should I even consider listening to your opinion?
You need to stop being ignorant and expecting everyone to be nice to you. Especially after spewing some ignorant *ss statements.
"You know some streetballers"?
Name them.
What is potential? Educate us.
Yeh, I'm pretty sure elite NBA players spend the majority of their time training in the public playground because NBA teams don't have any training facilities.
I wonder where you got your sources from.
Guys like Kobe, Carter, T'Mac, Iverson became great players because of their skill. If they didn't have skill, they would just be another JR Smith, Darius Miles and Dajuan Wagner.
Kobe, Carter, T'Mac and Iverson developed their skill and ability in organized basketball.
Not streetball.
Do they have fancy moves? Yes.
But they're effective purely based on their ability, experience and skill + confidence.
The rest of your 2nd paragraph makes no sense and is just a ramble.
Maybe you should put more effort into thinking things out then just tryng to type everything you could think of.
Euro's haven't been hyped up since Darko. Once again, you're not bringing any evidence to the table.
Like an ass, you catorgized Italy and Greece together. Italy isn't a top 3 Euro team...are Italy and Greece the only times you know? Do you even know top 5 players from Italy?
Enlighten us on your knowledge on Euro basketball or just sh*t the f*ck about it.
Simply, your problem is that your ignorance is holding you back from searching for knowledge.
Just because you don't know much about Eurobasket doesn't mean its automatically garbage and whatever comes out of there to here is "hype"
Thats ignorant.
You turned people here against you with the limited information you provided in this forum.
You really think people here give a damn about your opinion?
This isn't a myspace blog.
This is the BEST Knicks forum, you could formulate your own opinion; but at the same time you could also enlighten the forum with some facts that support it. You in here with some of the best.
Congrats on being one of the worst rookies.
You talk about Euros being hyped but failed to name ONE in 4 post.
There were overhyped Euros.
A lot of draft picks get overhyped, its the DRAFT.
To say most Euros are Larry Bird wanna bes and overhyped without setting examples makes you look like you just graduated Pre-K.
*calls in Rivera to close this syht.*
Glad Patty Mills got some coverage in the article, will be a good player.


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I commend Norwichs professor Rowland Brucken for questioning the upcoming June 19 lecture at Norwich University by former National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice as noted in the May 4 issue of The Times Argus. It would appear that Norwich University is paying Rice a substantial fee while possibly giving her a platform to clean up her legacy of promoting torture and deception.
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After a decadelong U.S. occupation of Iraq, some of the largest Western oil companies remain there, including ExxonMobil, BP and Shell.
Also the Bush administration and particularly Rice had a close relationship with Philip Zelikow, who was selected by the Bush administration to control what was and what was not to be included in the official 9/11 Commission report. The 9/11 Commission was supposedly convened to investigate the events of 9/11 and determine who was responsible for the national security failures. It appears that no one was held responsible for multiple security failures.
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fishing after a rain
Has anyone else experienced poor fishing after a rain event? I usually catch good fish before or even during a rain shower, unless it is so hard that the water gets muddy and rises too fast. But after a rainy day, the next day is always really slow, even if the water is clear again and the temperature hasn't droipped much. my guess is that the fish are either hiding from the high water or they have eaten so much during the rain that htey aren't hungry anymore. Anyone else have an idea on this?
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I usually do a little better when the water is a little higher than normal. That is usually when I seek out eddies beside big boulders and underwater structure that break up the current. I've had more break offs during high water than normal flows. I think the browns feed better on high flows, too. Use some flies that'll get down fast and fish all of the water column. Don't forsake the streamers either. I've had most of my luck using traditional bucktails and wiggle minnows when streamer fishing. A good high water nymph would be a prince. Don't be afraid to go big.
Re: fishing after a rain
I do better after rain fairly often as well, at least in the warm months. Some of my best days have been when the water is up and stained. That's when all the larger fish come out to play. Last summer, I caught a 14 inch brown on a large nymph when the water was very close to resembling chocolate milk. I don't know how they see the fly but I'm not complaining. On the other hand, I don't seem to do as well after the rain during the cooler months... :-/ High water in the summer usually equals great fishing though!!! 8-)
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Sounds like some areas of the Smokies will give one a chance to find out.............flood watch out til 11:00PM ET :-/
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As rain typically washes more food into the streams, I believe another factor determines how the fish will react. *If the water from rain results in water temp. more pleasing to trout, they will feed more. *However, a big volume of water aka flood of '94 will kill numerous trout not to mention making them lose their appetites. *Something I've noticed for years is how trout will fill up on small pebbles. *The ole timers say they're weighing themselves down to keep from getting washed away. *With a belly full of rocks, they have little room for appetite. 8-) Sunny days will return.
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Unless the creek is up more than a foot (and they rarely stay more than a foot high for more than a day) I like the fishng in high water as well. fish big heavy bugs, and often without an indicator. Look for a big (6,8,10) golden/brown stone with multi-beads or tungsten head and lead wrap. It is also a good time to fish a heavy streamer (cone head muddler, or black helgramite with lead dumbell eyes. Often times I will throw above the break of a riffle so that the fly/streamer will get below the faster flow on top and be on the slower flow and drawn down, the fish often hold on the bottom in high fast water. You might want to fish the outside of tailouts and edges because sometimes the browns will move to the banks to get out of the water and eat the terrestials and stones crawling to the bank. Big fish in high water! High clear water use stuff with more neutral or natural colors, in stained water use the black or black- white combinations, maybe even all in low light.
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Eurocom, a well-known maker of advanced personal computers, has included an option to install Nvidia Corp.'s GeForce GTX 480M graphics adapter into its X8100 Leopard notebook for gamers. According to the company, the next-generation graphics card for mobile computers from Nvidia will arrive in June, 2010, but not a lot is known about the product at the moment.
According to Eurocom, Nvidia GeForce GTX 480M will come in MXM 3.0b form-factor and will carry 2GB of GDDR5 memory, which may indicate that the chip has 256-bit memory controller. The product will be made using 40nm process technology and will have 100W thermal design power, never before seen heat dissipation for a mobile graphics chip, by contrast, the GeForce GTX 280M (based on G92 design) has TDP of 75W. In order to install the graphics solution into a built-to-order Eurocom X8100 Leopard end-users will have to pay additional $345 compared to default configuration with the GeForce GTX 280M.
It is unknown whether the mobile GeForce GTX 480M is based on the GF100 (NV60) design with up to 512 stream processors, or is powered by the GF104 chip, which uses the same Fermi architecture, but lacks certain capabilities.
Nvidia did not comment on the news-story.