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Is this Throwback Thursday? Did we dig up an old podium photo with Chad Reed on the top step? Nope, this is Saturday night. As an added plus, Chad is now officially the World Vet Supercross Champion.
(1) DEJA VU CHAD: Although it was a surprise that Chad Reed won and it came about because of a series of odd circumstances, this isn't the first time that Chad has confounded the public. He was written off when he couldn't get a ride a couple years ago and ended up having Pro Circuit build him private Honda's. He formed his own team, reinvented himself as the "Good Chad" and did well enough to move his team into the Honda road race shop the next year. Then, the relationship with Honda soured as had his relationships with Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha. So, for 2014, he was written off again and ended up having Pro Circuit build him Kawasaki's. No matter how you cut it, a Chad Reed victory is a good story, sparks more interest in the 2014 season, adds dimension to Chad's personal story line and delays what we all think is coming?a Villopoto rout. Bob's your uncle!
The boot that can also be used as a front brake. Photo: Spencer Rathkamp
(2) NICE GUYS FINISH FIFTH: Ryan Villopoto pussyfooted around with James Stewart and paid the price for trying to be Mr. Nice Guy. He would have laid out Dungey, Reed, Brayton or Peick?but he let Bubba live twice and it cost him the win. Ryan's first dive bomb move was perfect, but he turned away to give Stewart more room than necessary and failed to make the pass. His second dive bomb was a little more aggressive, but he ended up have a Gaerne front brake applied to his front wheel. Not only did Ryan go down, but he got roughed up all night long. A word to the wise?dominant riders can't afford to be pushed around?especially not by Brayton, Stewart and Dungey on the same night. If they are, they show weakness and their competitors will jump on it.
(3) BRAYTON BREAKS THE ICE: Last week Justin Brayton came to life, led most of the main event and when he got passed by Villopoto he didn't lay down and die like most riders. He fought back. Like a little old lady being mugged in the subway, Brayton took out his umbrella and proved that Villopoto wasn't the John Dillinger he was made out to be. Justin didn't pass Villopoto back in Phoenix, but he scared him. This week, when Villopoto passed Justin in the heat race, Justin kicked it up a gear, broke out his little old lady vigilante umbrella and soundly trounced Villopoto around the head?which means that Justin passed him back and pulled away. Great heat race ride by Brayton and one that every other top contender saw as a sign of hope…not to mention motivation.
Ryan Dungey channeled his inner "bad self" at Anaheim II. It didn't help him when he was alone, but he made a lot of new friends when he was in the pack.
(4) THE NEW RYAN DUNGEY: The old gun shy Ryan Dungey suddenly became trigger-happy at Anaheim II. Perhaps responding to the rap that he is too nice, too conservative and too bashful about pulling the trigger when the time is right?Ryan Dungey channeled his inner Tyler Evans and one-punched his way through the night. He single-handedly cleaned out the RCH team in his heat and love tapped Ryan Villopoto in the final turn of the final lap of the 450 main. One thing for sure?Ryan isn't very good at pulling the trigger, but he will learn, and when he does we just might have a spree killer on our hands.
(5) GOGGLE-GATE IS OVER: Chad Reed has been wearing an unadorned black goggle strap for the first two races of the year. Yes, they were Fox goggles, but Fox wasn't paying him for goggles. No one was paying him for goggles?thus Chad wasn't going to give a goggle company a free lunch. This week, Oakley signed him up and got on the victory podium. Easy money for Oakley.
Ken Roczen is going to win lots of Supercross races in the future. He has speed, talent and, from the difference between his KTM450SXF in the whoops and Dungey's KTM in the whoops, setup skills. He didn't win at A2, but he could have. Photo: KTM
(6) LOTS OF POTENTIAL WINNERS: Ryan Dungey had the Anaheim II win in the bag, until he fell down. Ryan Villopoto had the Anaheim II win in the bag until he played nice with Bubba and got brake-check by Bubba's left foot. James Stewart had the win in the bag until he started sucking wind with six laps to go. Ken Roczen was near the front, made lots of impressive thrusts forward, but always broke his rhythm to lose what he had gained with brilliant riding. In the end, Chad won because he was the last man standing.
(7) PIERRE KARSMAKERS: Everybody who was anybody was impressed to hear that 1974 Yamaha Super Series of Motocross Champion Pierre Karsmakers was the first "Monster Energy Supercross Champion." We can probably credit Pierre's victory to Sherman and Mr. Peabody for taking the Way-Back Machine back in time so that Pierre could hold up a Monster can 40 years ago. Next thing we know, Lipton will be claiming it was their tea that was thrown in Boston Harbor during the 1773 Boston Team Party. Come on Monster, you are better than that.
This is what the Anaheim 2 Supercross track looked like eight hours after the checkered flag flew. It's getting ready for a Monster Jam truck event this coming Saturday. Photo: Dave Prater.
(8) RETRO IS BETTRO: Is it just us or are the retro tracks design twice as good as the current crop of tracks? The A2 track was creative, racey and technical. If 2001 was good, imagine how good 1991 would be. Sadly, the promoters can't find retro dirt. Because of the Monster Truck events that take place when the Supercross races aren't being held, the base dirt is rolled out rock hard (so the trucks won't cut through it). In the end, most of the dirt at tracks with Monster Truck events piggybacking on the dirt are hard and slippery. It didn't help that SoCal's temps were in the 80s and very windy leading up to A2?but they have invented this new thing called water. Perhaps the Supercross track builders could investigate it.
(9) THE WEST ONLY STRATEGY: Troy Lee Designs puts its whole team in the 250 West. Because of the three Anaheims, plus Phoenix, San Diego and Oakland, this cuts his team's travel expense way down. Roger DeCoster tried to do this same strategy a couple years ago with Roczen and Musquin (until an injury forced Roczen to go to go the 250 East). Putting all his eggs in the 250 West basket means that Troy Lee is banking on the increased exposure of the early part of the season, the proximity to the west coast sponsors, increased magazine coverage for the Anaheim races and the fact that by race six, people won't care about the 250 East. It worked for him at A2. After Jason Anderson was docked two places for jumping on the no-jump flag, Troy had Cole Seely on the top step of the podium, Malcolm Stewart on the third step, Shane McElrath in sixth and Jessy Nelson in tenth. Plus, Seely has the red plate for Oakland.
After two weeks of embarrassment, Cole Seely gets to reset the clock and start over with a one point lead.
(10) RETRIBUTION FOR COLE: No one likes to get passed on the last lap. No one likes to get passed on the last lap twice in two weeks. So, to avoid further chatter on the interweb, Cole Seely set a decent pace at the front and waited to see who would come and get him…and that someone could only be Jason Anderson. But, Jason couldn't get there. In what wasn't a repeat performance?Seely finally beat Anderson and took over the red plate by 1 point (although without the AMA penalty, Anderson would still be leading).
1. Chad Reed (Kaw)
2. James Stewart (Suz)
3. Ken Roczen (KTM)
4. Justin Brayton (Yam)
5. Ryan Villopoto (Kaw)
6. Ryan Dungey (KTM)
7. Weston Peick (Suz)
8. Josh Hill (Suz)
9. Andrew Short (KTM)
10. Jake Weimer (Kaw)
Other notables: 11. Justin Barcia; 12. Wil Hahn; 13. Ivan Tedesco; 14. Josh Grant; 18. Mike Alessi; 19. Matt Moss; 22. Jimmy Albertson.
1. Cole Seely (Hon)
3. Cooper Webb (Yam)
3. Malcolm Stewart (Hon)
4. Jason Anderson (KTM) penalized two spots
5. Justin Hill (Kaw)
6. Shane McElrath (Hon)
7. Dean Wilson (Kaw)
8. Zach Osborne (Hon)
9. Michael Leib (Hon)
10. Jessy Nelson
Other notables: 11. Dean Ferris; 12. Dakota Tedder; 14. Chris Plouffe; 15. Valentin Teillet; 19. Scott Champion; 20. Austin Burns.
(After 3 of 17 rounds)
1. Ken Roczen…………60
2. Ryan Villopoto……..59
3. Chad Reed………….57
4. Ryan Dungey……….57
5. Justin Brayton………55
6. James Stewart……..44
7. Justin Barcia………..42
8. Andrew Short……….38
9. Wil Hahn……………..30
10. Broc Tickle…………26
Other notables: 11. Jake Weimer (25); 12. Josh Grant (21); 13. Weston Peick (20) 14. Matt Moss (20); 15. Ivan Tedesco (18); 16. Josh Hill (16) 17. Mike Alessi (16).
(After 3 of 8 rounds)
1. Cole Seely……………69
2. Jason Anderson……68
3. Zach Osborne………53
4. Cooper Webb……….51
5. Dean Wilson…………50
6. Malcolm Stewart……47
7. Justin Hill……………..44
8. Jessy Nelson………..35
9. Dean Ferris…………..31
10. Shane McElrath…..29
Other notables: 12. Darryn Durham (21); 13. Dakota Tedder (21); 15. Scott Champion (14); 17. Austin Politelli (11); 19. Valentin Teillet (10).


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This photo shows part of the HealthCare.gov website. President Barack Obama says more than 6 million Americans have signed up for coverage through the new health insurance markets created by his overhaul.
WASHINGTON Back on track after a stumbling start, President Barack Obamas heath care overhaul reached a milestone Thursday, with more than 6 million Americans signed up for coverage through new insurance markets.
The announcement four days before open enrollment season ends Monday fulfills a revised goal set by the Congressional Budget Office and embraced by the White House.
Like much else about Obamas health care law, it comes with a caveat: The administration has yet to announce how many consumers actually closed the deal by paying their first months premium. Some independent estimates are that as many as 10 percent to 20 percent have not paid, which would bring the total enrollment to between 5 million and 6 million people.
The White House said the president made the announcement during an international conference call with enrollment counselors and volunteers, while traveling in Italy. Administration officials, focused on signing up even more people over the weekend, played down the occasion. Others said it was unmistakably a promising sign.
I think the program is finally starting to hit its stride in terms of reaching the enrollment goals the administration set, said John Rother, CEO of the National Coalition on Health Care, a nonpartisan coalition of businesses, health care industry groups and consumer organizations. It still has a ways to go in terms of achieving public acceptance.
To put the 6 million sign-ups in perspective, consider that the HealthCare.gov website didnt work when it was launched in October. Millions of people trying to access online marketplace exchanges that offer subsidized private insurance were met with frozen screens. Nonetheless, the administrations achievement is still short of the original target of covering 7 million people through the exchanges.
Several million more people have gained coverage through Medicaid. That safety net program was also expanded under the law, but only about half of states have gone along.
Nonetheless, ongoing measurements by Gallup show that the number of Americans without coverage has been slowly dropping since coverage under the law took effect in January.
Monday is the deadline to enroll in the new insurance exchanges, but potentially millions of people will still be able to take advantage of extensions announced this week.
Although the national number is important, what really counts is state-by-state enrollment. Thats because each state is a separate insurance market. To help keep premium increases in check, each state market must have a balance between young and old, healthy and sick.
The national number only gets us so far, said Caroline Pearson, who is tracking the rollout for the market analysis firm Avalere Health. The fair measure of success is whether you have set up a market that is sustainable into the future. So you can then go out and find the rest of the uninsured people, and bring them in over the next couple of years.
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The neatest fort I have ever been too. Some of the buildings are ruins while others have been kept in ship shape. The officer quarters were prairie mansions while the enlisted men had to sleep in barracks on boarded beds.
The museum and displays unfortunately solely focus on the fort itself while ignoring its importance on the trail and in the area. I saw no markers discussing the 1868 Sioux treaty. Only general information was given about helping emigrants. A grounds keeper/tour guide however was a great source of information about the soldiers, civilians, and Indians who lived at the fort.
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There are a number of people I regret not having had the opportunity to talk to while they were still on this planet. Northern Illinois industrialist, sportsman and philanthropist Bob Torstenson is one of them.
Torstenson, from Pecatonica and a member of the Illinois Conservation Foundation's Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame, developed a 750-acre farm in Winnebago County into a model of forest, wetland and upland prairie land management. When he died, he donated the property to the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, which in turn gave it to the ICF. It is now the Youth Conservation Education Center, a 750-acre playground for kids to learn about the outdoors. Children often go to the site to hunt turkeys, ducks and pheasants as well as practice archery.
Torstenson and his wife Leslie also donated a staggering 135,000 acres of New Mexico land to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, along with a $4 million endowment in 2002. It was the largest gift of land ever provided to a wildlife conservation organization. When the land was recently sold, the RMEF received a $30 million endowment from the Torstenson family.
Speaking of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, which is one of my favorite causes, the Des Plaines River chapter's annual banquet is near. Veterans Terrace, 589 Milwaukee Ave. in Burlington, Wis., will be the location for the bash from 5 to 10 p.m. March 16.
What does the RMEF do with the money it raises? From their website, "The RMEF permanently protects crucial elk winter and summer ranges, migration corridors, calving grounds and other vital areas. Our land conservation tools include: acquisitions, conservation easements, land and real estate donations, land exchanges and associated acres. Healthy habitat is essential for healthy elk and other wildlife, the RMEF helps fund and conduct a variety of projects to improve essential forage, water, cover and space components of wildlife habitat, and supports research and management efforts to help maintain productive elk herds and habitat. The RMEF works to re-establish elk herds in historic ranges where the habitat and human cultural tolerance create a high potential for self-sustaining herds."
The cost for attending the banquet is $75 a person or $115 a couple. An excellent dinner will be served and a cash bar is available. There will be raffles and auctions too numerous and deep to be adequately described here. It is an impressive list, I must say. I'll be the emcee, and I hope some of you can join the crowd of about 250 we usually draw. Women, men, children and families are invited and are always in attendance. It is always a good time for all.
For more information or to buy tickets, visit rmef.org. You can also contact chapter president David Smith by email at firstname.lastname@example.com or by phone at 1-847-244-6486, ext. 107.
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Reader James Krause sent a letter inquiring about the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' continued practice of sharpshooting whitetail deer to control chronic wasting disease. I forwarded his missive to the state, and it was answered in last week's column by Paul Shelton, manager of the Forest Wildlife Program.
Krause sent a few lines concerning the response, including, "Let's first start with the high harvest numbers. There was a new season that included hunting with crossbows. Also, I think there was more total time to be spent in the field, due to good weather, and the crops were taken out early."
"That said, since 2002, 30 deer have tested positive. Paul said they shot 69 deer in 2012 while hunters shot 989. So with that, it's possible that the county's sharpshooters have shot around 700 deer since 2002. That ends up to around 4.3% of the deer testing positive. I believe we could still harvest that many deer through more permits and still do the testing. One more thing Steve, look at the cost of using sharpshooters as opposed to just selling permits. My feeling is that everyone has good points and that we can only hope that the IDNR soon sees better numbers."
True, James, there are good points made by all, especially when facts are relied on more so than emotion and rhetoric.
My questions right now are why the sharpshooting program is happening at all. Didn't the IDNR announce last year that the program was being suspended for budgetary considerations? I am pretty darned sure that they did. Also, didn't the IDNR also announce at about the same time that they were going to stage a series of new meetings to determine the future of the sharpshooting program? Hmm. My invitation must have gotten lost in the mail.
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I'll bet you haven't heard enough about sequestration lately. Not to worry. I am here to fill that void in your lives. What, if anything, does sequestration have to do with the world of the outdoors?
The bottom line seems to be that millions of dollars are going to be withheld from the states that would be used for managing fish and wildlife. State fisheries programs are being impacted because apportionments from the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program are being withheld. The funds already have been collected from excise taxes on hunting, fishing gear and motorboat fuel and have been pledged to the states for fish and wildlife management. A total of $46.2 million dollars, 5.1 percent of the funds, are going to be held back.
Additionally, sequestration's cut to the rate of growth for environmental programs might result in a loss of more than $100 million to the states, in grants and other assistance for protecting water and air from hazardous wastes, pesticides and other pollutants.
"I'm very sad that this is happening, and I'm disappointed that leaders in our government can't work together to fix this," said Noreen Clough, national conservation director for B.A.S.S. and former Southeast Region director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. "It is going to hurt resource management by limiting what the state and federal agencies can do."
• Northwest Herald outdoors columnist Steve Sarley's radio show, "The Outdoors Experience," airs live at 5 a.m. Sundays on AM-560. Sarley also runs a website for outdoors enthusiasts, OExperience.com. He can be reached by email at email@example.com.
Fishing report
Northern Illinois: Dave Kranz of Dave's Bait, Tackle and Taxidermy in Crystal Lake reports: "Ice fisherman need to remember that Wisconsin lakes are now closed for game fish. You can only fish for panfish and in rivers before the May 4 season opens. Illinois has no closed game fish season. Ice conditions will change every day with wind, rain and rising water working on the quality of the ice. Last ice can be a great time for panfish that hang just under the ice and wigglers are the bait of choice if you can get them. Pike start to spawn and can be caught on large golden roaches or 5-inch suckers. Warm afternoons could be a good time to fish one of the Fox River dams for an early walleye bite." Call 815-455-2040 for updated reports. For up-to-the-minute water conditions on the Fox Chain and Fox River, visit foxwaterway.state.il.us/ or call 847-587-8540. Wisconsin: Call Wisconsin's Lake Michigan Fishing Hotline at 414-382-7920 to hear the latest fishing information for LakeMichigan and its tributaries.
Fishermen's purchases
Southwick Associates, through their Fishing survey.com website, has announced the brands fishermen bought most frequently in 2012. The top brands included: rods – Shakespeare; reels – Shimano; fishing line - Berkley Trilene tied with PowerPro; hard bait – Rapala; Soft bait – Berkley Gulp tied with Zoom; spinner bait – Strike King; jig – Strike King; hook – Gamakatsu; bobber – Thill; leader – Seaguar; fish finder – Lowrance tied with Humminbird; tackle box – Plano; net – Frabill; fishing knife – Rapala
Coyote stories sought
Second request, please. I have heard a lot of stories about encounters between Northern Illinois residents and those dastardly critters, the coyotes. I'd like to read your stories about your 'yote encounters for a future column. If you, your family or your pets have had close calls, please send me the tales at email@example.com.
Fishing license year
Anglers are reminded that Illinois' new fishing license year begins April 1. Illinois fishing,hunting and sportsman's combination licenses for 2013 are available from DNR Direct license and permit vendors, online through the IDNR website www.dnr.illinois.gov/online/Pages/default.aspx or by calling 1-888-6PERMIT(1-888-673-7648). The 2013 licenses will be valid through March 31, 2014, unless otherwise noted. When buying your 2013 Illinois hunting, fishing, or sportsman's license, please consider adding a donation to the Illinois Conservation Foundation to support youth hunting and fishing programs. Your additional $5 donation to the ICF will help recruit the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts. Since 2008, those buying their hunting, fishing,and sportsman's licenses have donated more than $435,000 to support youth hunting and fishing programs by adding a donation to the ICF. Please join them. The ICF is an IRS-registered 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit corporation and all funds are held in private accounts.
Ultimate fishing towns
TV's World Fishing Network is presenting the 2013 version of its contest to fine the North America's Ultimate Fishing Towns. This is an opportunity for one town in both the United States and Canada to win a $25,000 community donation to be used toward fishing-related causes along with an awareness and tourism boost with a special feature produced by and aired on WFN. In the United States and Canada, 766 towns were nominated in 2012, with at least one in every Canadianprovince and U.S. state. The nomination process runs through April 15. People can nominate their town or favorite fishing destination at www.UltimateFishingTown.com. If a town has already been nominated, participants are encouraged to add additional comments, photos and videos to the town's wall. Fox Lake? Antioch? Waukegan? Come on, folks! Let's get out the vote.
"Duck Dynasty" visits Kimmel
Can't we all just get along? Recently, the vocalist Morrissey from a band called the Smiths, canceled an appearance on the "Jimmy Kimmel Live" program at the last minute. His stated reason was that the cast of the popular "Duck Dynasty" show was also going to be on the same program. He said he couldn't tak ethe risk of being seen with "animal serial killers." Thankfully, Kimmel went through with the appearance of Duck Dynasty's Robertson family's appearance.They even put together a skit poking fun at Morrissey.


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I started taking infant sign language classes today with my dd. The whole course is 4 weeks long. I think it is a great way to communicate with our lo. Has anyone ever did sign language? Did you follow it through? Did you see any changes in "your conversation" with your lo? And what age your lo started signing with you?
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This is the fourth edition of the annual two-day marketplace, hosted by Etsy Team Columbus, featuring more than 60 independent DIY artists selling their wares, from art to clothing, swanky toiletries to jewelry. There are also promises of local food carts, belly dancers, kids' activities and an Angry Birds slingshot game.
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Makes 6 servings
Getting started Equipment you will need: Cutting board, sharp knife, large nonstick pan or electric skillet, medium nonstick fry pan. Optional Equipment: medium sized grater or food processor with medium shredding blade Do right away when you get home: Action Step 1
2 medium green bell peppers
1 large onion
2-3 large carrots
2-3 medium zucchini
1 clove of garlic
1 Tbsp. olive oil
3 slices of turkey bacon
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 (8 inch) whole wheat flour tortillas
3 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
6 Tbsp. light Ranch dressing
1. Wash vegetables and process in food processor using a medium sized shredding blade or manually shred vegetables using a hand held grater. Mince garlic.
2. Sauté vegetables and garlic in olive oil in a large pan over medium heat or in an electric skillet, 10-15 minutes.
3. In a medium sized non-stick fry pan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove from pan, cool and crumble.
4. Slice chicken into strips, about ½ -inch thick. Cook in bacon drippings until juices run clear. 1 tomato 6 lettuce leaves
5. While chicken and vegetables are cooking, wash tomato and lettuce. Roughly dice tomato.
6. Fill each tortilla with a hearty portion of vegetables, ½ slice of crumbled bacon, chicken, tomato, lettuce, ½ oz. shredded cheddar and 1 Tbsp. of Ranch dressing.
Suggested Side Items: fresh fruit and a glass of milk
Tips: Consider increasing the amount of vegetables sautéed in preparation for Veggie Stuffed Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. These veggies are also great as leftovers folded up in an omelet or mixed into scrambled eggs. To save time, vegetables can be prepared in advanced and served with rotisserie chicken meat. Shopping list: Bell peppers Carrots Zucchini Turkey bacon Tomato Lettuce Chicken breast Whole wheat tortillas
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Was it undue political pressure or simply a governor providing his best counsel to an embattled University of Hawaii president?
That's the question facing Gov. Neil Abercrombie and UH President MRC Greenwood in the wake of a four-minute voice mail obtained Friday by KITV4 through a Freedom of Information Act request. The recording to Greenwood's office phone was delivered at 3:58 p.m. on Aug. 16, six days after Abercrombie and Greenwood met in the governor's office about the widening Stevie Wonder concert scandal.
In the voice mail, the governor appears to reference his initial face-to-face meeting with Greenwood on Aug. 10, which the governor's press secretary says was sought out by the UH president.
"I realize that the suggestions I made before were not carried through on, and that of course, that's your business and (UH Manoa Chancellor) Tom Apple's business," the governor says in the first 18 seconds of the voicemail. "I honestly believe that the outcome from whatever advice you did take, I think, has not done very good," Abercrombie added.
In the recording, the governor urges Greenwood to call a Board of Regent's meeting about the canceled benefit concert, which led to the university losing more than $200,000 to a bogus entertainment company with no ties to Wonder.
"I can assure you, if this issue is not resolved decisively on Wednesday, by Thursday, you're going to be in the thick of a Senate investigation and all that it entails," Abercrombie said in the voice mail.
In a letter dated Oct. 2, Greenwood's attorney Jerry Hiatt quoted that portion of the recording as an example of "direct pressure" that was being applied by the governor to reinstate Jim Donovan as UH athletics director, while abandoning a settlement with Donovan that would have him working in the Manoa Chancellor's Office for more than $200,000 a year.
Hiatt also demanded a $2 million payout for Greenwood, saying her ability to act independently had been violated and her contract breached. However, the letter was rescinded without explanation on Nov. 6.
The governor's press secretary, Kim Louise McCoy, told KITV4 on Friday the voice mail proves Abercrombie was simply providing his observations and advice to Greenwood, who faced an investigation by the state Senate Special Committee on Accountability, just as the governor predicted.
"Upon her request, he provided advice to her," said Kim McCoy. "The governor has been very consistent and remains consistent with what he's said."
Abercrombie was off-island Friday and was unavailable for comment. But in a Nov. 21 question and answer session with reporters, the governor said he was asked by Greenwood about possible outcomes regarding the concert debacle.
"Anybody asks me for my observations, what I think based on my experience might be the outcome of various scenarios, I tell them," said the governor.
Abercrombie added that Greenwood's attorney may have presented some "mischaracterizations" in the Oct. 2 letter sent to the Board of Regents.
Greenwood was in California on business Friday, and was also unable to comment. The university did not issue a statement on Greenwood's behalf about the release of the governor's voice mail.
Meanwhile, Marc Hubbard, 44 of North Carolina, pleaded not guilty in U.S. District Court Friday. Hubbard was indicted Nov. 7 for allegedly lying to promoters he could secure Wonder's services for the Aug. 18 concert, which was supposed to benefit UH athletics.
Hubbard remains free on a $200,000 bond, which he secured by using his Charlotte nightclub as collateral.
Sean Barriero, 44 of Great Britain, pleaded Guilty Nov. 8 after he received a $200,000 wire transfer from UH that has yet to be recovered.
Governor's press secretary says voice mail proves Abercrombie was advising UH president
Was it undue political pressure or simply a governor providing his best counsel to an embattled University of Hawaii president?
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We have a high rate mesophillic anaerobic digester (.35 MG) treating primary sludge. We recieved a slug load of Magnesium hydroxide (60%)(appox. 2500 gallons), The magnesium settled out in the primary clarifier, and was pumped to our digester. We pump about 10,000 gallons/day at 5% total solids
Before the discharge the volatile acids/alkalinity were at 120mg/l / 2500mg/l, pH was 7.0, in 4 days the volatile acids and alkalinity increased to 1250mg/l / 4500mg/l, pH is now 8.3
The CO2 has decreased from 33% to 13%. (The CO2 decreasing I find very strange), we measure our gas production daily and it appears to have decreased by more than 2/3 rds (pay attention cause there is lots more to the gas production part) We use a waste gas burner and boiler at our WWTP both of these system turn off and on based off digester gas pressure (WGB on at 8.9" off at 8.2"), about 12 hours after the discharge our gas pressures dropped from about (the pressure is in constant flux due to the WGB & boiler) 10"-7" to 8.8"-8.0" Does the high methane content digester gas burn faster, and since the OFF/ON cycles are based off of pressure does that even matter? I think the decrease in gas production (or appearance of a decrease in production) also might be cause by the boiler and WGB burning for a much shorter duration (watching the computer that trends this info, it took about 10 minutes from the time I could watch with my own eyes, the WGB start before it registered on the computer??? It almost looks like the trending on the computer is not registering the first 10-15 minutes off operation of the WGB. Normal gas production is about 30,000 cubic feet, now it's at 10,000 cubic feet. Today I changed the WGB on/off set points from on at 8.9" to 9.0", off 8.2" to 7.5", to allow the gas to burn longer to see if the computer would register, in five hours I had already had 5000 cubic feet. Right now I'm not sure if the magnesium caused a decrease in gas production, (that would tell me a lot about what is really going on in the digester), or if the meter or computer is for whatever reason is not recording all of the flow. the boiler only uses about 10% of the total digester gas, so that why I did not put any info about it.
At present I don't plan on making any process changes, other than monitering volatile acids, alkalinity, CO2, and pH. I guess my questions are these.
1. Did the high pH cause either the acid formers or methane formers a biological advantage?, are the methane formers not working? (methane % is increasing!!!) Are they both working and for right now the acid formers are just out pacing the methane formers?
2. Why did the CO2 decrease???
3. Is the gas production really decreasing or is something else going?
4. Ever hear of an anaerobic digester getting hit with a large dose of Magnesium hydroxide???
5. The magnisium added double the alkalinity to the digester, so why get worried at the current level of volatile acids?
6. Should I let the volatile acids to continue to increase to drop the pH back to normal? (that seems kinda dangerous)
If anyone has any idea's, I would like to hear them,
Mack --
I am having trouble logging in right now so I do not know if this will post.
There are a couple of papers you can find that will help explain #1 and 2.
#4: The City of Fort Collins WWTP uses MgOH and on occasion has had to drop a tank for maintenance. They would see an increase in gas production relatively quickly
#5-6: As I am replying some 5 months later -- I am sure it is a moot point to make a statement, though I would like to know if/when things returned to normal.
Feel free to contact me if you wish
Mac McCreless
Hi Mack:
Just a word of caution. Magnesium is the limiting nutrient in the formation of struvite.


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Late heroics returned to Guy Luscombe Gymnasium Friday night, in the form of sophomore guard Clay Smith.
Smith scored 10 points, the final three on a trey with two seconds left to give the Dora Coyotes a 56-54 win in a District 3-1A thriller Friday night.
"That was our goal going into the game, to hit open shots," Dora coach Ty Thatcher said. "There was a lot of composure out of a sophomore guard to knock that shot down."
Dora forward Tyler Wilhoit had a chance to send the game into overtime, going to the line for two free throws with six seconds left. Wilhoit missed the second free throw, but had the rebound tipped to him by Casey O'Connor. Wilhoit fired the ball to J.R. Gonzales, who reversed the ball to Smith for the game-winner.
"Casey O'Connor tipped the ball that we rebounded and kept that play alive for us," Thatcher said. "I thought that was a big play."
The 3-pointer took away a golden opportunity for the visiting Buffaloes, who rallied from a 47-40 fourth-quarter deficit. Carlos Ruiz and Tyler Tatum each scored 21 to keep the Buffaloes in the game.
Wilhoit led Dora (13-7, 2-1) with 13, while Gonzales added 11.
Friday was not the first Dora game involving a late shot this season. The Coyotes won a 64-61 overtime battle against Elida 10 days before after Tom Sullivan hit a buzzer-beating three to keep the Tigers alive after regulation.
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©1999 Stephen King, All Rights Reserved, (P)1999 Simon & Schuster Inc., All Rights Reserved
"We now know what Stephen King, the master of horror, is afraid of. The Vietnam War...scares him so bad he won't let his hero act imprudently." (The New York Times)
"...Hurt skillfully evokes pathos from the story's fine detailing...." (Publishers Weekly)
"Touching, Funny - Amazingly well written and read."
I've listened to hundreds of recorded books over past twenty years. This is my favorite. I was never much of a Stephen King fan. This changed that. I am, however, a huge admirer of actor (and reader) William Hurt. As far as I know, this is only recorded book he's performed.
The book starts with "last summer" of young boy's childhood in the late 1950's. And Hurt's reading of every boy, girl, lonely parent, friend, scumbag and guardian angel is absolutely real. Stephen King also reads a central portion of book and he's just fine - Funny as hell in fact, when recounting "his" college years in the 60's and amazingly touching - when reading the chapter about Vietnam Vet/Street Beggar 'Blind Willy'.
It's not horror, not really fantasy - although there's a supernatural thread that runs through the story, which took me a little off-guard when it first appeared, but I completely got caught up in. It's one of many layers in this amazingly well written and performed book. They should all be this good.
"King at his best"
While this is not one of King's horror books, it is truly him at his best! The book is thoroughly interesting, the characters well-developed and thought-provoking. At first the 5 separate stories don't seem related, but they are all pulled together by having at least one or two characters in common. The book made me wonder what exactly happened in Vietnam... what life was like for those growing up in the 60s and 70s... I really couldn't put the book down and listened even when my mom came to visit!
"Hearts in Atlantis"
The Stand and Green Mile were milestone books but, Hearts in Atlantis is King's masterpiece
"Absolutely Riveting"
I haven't read much Steven King as horror isn't really my genre, but I so thoroughly enjoyed On Writing that I picked this up on a whim - and it is one of the most enjoyable listening experiences I've had. William Hurt's performance is fantastic, the stories a gentle melange of nostalgia, fantasy, history and horror. It enveloped me so much I sat in my driveway for the last hour. If you haven't experienced any Steven King before, forget what you think you know about him and pick this up. I'd recommend this title to anyone and everyone who loves a great story.
"Unforgettable Audio Performance!"
I have read or listened to most all of Stephen Kings work. This is the only audio book that I have listened to multiple times. (Five times now.) William Hurt's reading performance is what brings me back again and again. Without a doubt, the best narration I have heard! He brings the story to life! Thank You Mr. King..........Bravo William Hurt!
"Wonderful, transcendent story and narration"
A rich, emotional story with a touch of supernatural. Described as a collection of five short stories, but reads like a more cohesive novel No frights but some horror; all about life and love. The best and most beautiful writing about a first kiss I've ever come across - listened to that segment over and over again. Especially resonant with baby boomers touched by the 1960's - but don't be hesitant if you're younger than that...the movie The Best Years of Our Lives is still great even if you're too young for WWII. Note on narrator William Hurt, he comes to you from a whole different and far superior level of art form. I have never heard narration so complex and nuanced.
Spend the credit, you'll be charmed and remember this novel always.
"Still the best I've heard."
I've been an audible listener for 5 years. This is still the best book I've ever heard. It sticks with me. I loved it. I'll probably listen to it again.
"Great story but awful narration."
I knew and was prepared for how bad Stephen King is as a narrator but William Hurt sounded like it was his first time reading anything. Lots of pregnant pauses that should not have been there and little to no character differentiation. If the story had not been as interesting as it was, I would have stopped listening.
Now to the story...I cannot get enough of The Dark Tower and even though Roland doesn't appear here, some of the characters he touched are here.
I will recommend this book for the fantastic story but just beware of the 2 sets of fingernails continually scraping the chalkboard. It's hard to get used to but it can be done!
"A Perfect Novel"
Hearts in Atlantis is the best writing I believe King has ever done. The way the stories connect like missing pieces to a puzzle is amazing. Also an ending that gives you closure and a peace that you don't really expect through out the novel. It gives you many different glimpses of life in the 60's from childhood to college to the Vietnam War All experienced by different characters. The book keeps you feeling a tinge of sadness throughout it of growing up and growing apart all the way up until the last 30min when you truly feel satisfied with the conclusion. I know for me after each story I couldn't wait to see who might get revisited next and if perhaps some character we had seen the last of. Although not typical King this story is still so enthralling that some of the real images described are more horrifying than anything from Kings other works (The Vietnam War). I love Kings terrifying novels but I must put this a little ahead of the rest. With DT references and short stories and novellas that all come together I truly believe this book is for anyone whether your a die hard King fan, enjoy short stories or novels, or just looking for a great story of life and friendship, Hearts in Atlantis is for you.
"among the best of King"
This is among the best Stephen King books, in my opinion. A fairly sublime blend of magic and melancholy, its an exploration of the 1960s through several intertwining stories with a sort of lyrical sci-fi touch that doesn't disrupt its seriousness (it lightly brushes against the Dark Tower series). Theres a sort of nostalgia and pathos here that you'll remember long afterwards. The movie only covers about 20 % of this. HIGHLY recommend. Not horror, FYI.
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Paige begins two-pronged political battleBy David Delcore
STAFF WRITER | June 14,2014Jeb Wallace-Brodeur / Staff Photo
H. Brooke Paige, of Washington, is running for the governors seat and the attorney generals post as a Democrat.MONTPELIER No one would describe H. Brooke Paige as a conventional politician.
Hes also taken an unconventional route to the Vermont Democratic primary ballot this year, one requiring a judgment call by the secretary of states office Friday afternoon and his belated addition to the list of those who filed to run. And unlike most candidates, hell be taking on not one but two incumbents: Gov. Peter Shumlin and Attorney General William Sorrell.
Paige, a Washington resident, more than toyed with running for president in 1996 and unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in 2012. He is methodically working his way down the political ladder.
Paige was back at it Thursday, when he lowered his sights, doubled his chances and switched parties at least on paper and in one fell swoop gave Shumlin and Sorrell their only primary opponent.
Folks wondering who the heck H. Brooke Paige is might start by Googling Dave Brat, the college professor from Virginia who, with tea party backing, this week beat heavily favored House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in a Republican primary.
The results of that David-beats-Goliath contest arent lost on Paige, who says he isnt running to lose.
This isnt a lark, Paige said in a Wednesday afternoon interview, noting that what happened in Virginia could happen in Vermont.
I would not be doing this unless I thought I had an opportunity to best Mr. Shumlin, he said, quickly adding Sorrell to the mix based on the dual petition he had been circulating since December and filed with the secretary of states office before Thursdays deadline.
The unconventional petition one that listed two offices instead of the usual one was deemed valid by elections officials late Friday afternoon, ensuring Paiges name will appear twice on the Democratic primary ballot in August.
Paiges political resume may read like a bizarre bucket list executed in reverse, but the man who briefly sought the Republican presidential nomination in 1996 said he can see a plausible path to victory in August.
Paige, 61, said he hasnt shed his Republican principles, and his decision to run as a Democrat is part of a strategy of if you cant beat em, join em, and then hope to beat em. It will require more than a little luck, but, he said, if things break just right, an upset or two isnt out of the question.
Theres a chance, he said. What that chance is, is still up for discussion, (but) well see.
According to Paige, the Republican brand has been seriously sullied in Vermont in recent years. While he was disappointed when Randy Brock, a former state senator and state auditor, opted not to enter this years gubernatorial race on behalf of the GOP, he said a rematch between Brock and Shumlin probably would have produced a result similar to the one that capped the 2012 campaign.
Enter Paige, whose plan requires disaffected Democrats and Progressives unhappy with Shumlin to vote for him instead, and a large number of Republicans to cast ballots in the Democratic primary.
Paige said the latter scenario isnt such a stretch, particularly if there arent many down-ticket Republican races around the state.
Someone has to hold Shumlin and Sorrell accountable, and it never happens in the general election because its all about the D and the R. Its not about the people, he said. Id like to make it about the people and not the parties.
There are issues, according to Paige, who hammered Shumlin for being late to the party on Vermonts drug problem, while also suggesting it is probably time to think about legalizing marijuana in Vermont.
Businessman Scott Milnes decision to run for governor might make the math harder for Paige, because it sets the stage for a Republican primary between Milne and Emily Peyton that could keep Republicans from crossing over to vote for him in August.
Paige was also critical of Sorrell on the drug front and pointed to costly losses in high-profile cases involving Vermont Yankee and IMS Health Inc.
Though Paige is not a lawyer, he did try to obtain an injunction barring Secretary of State James Condos from distributing ballots listing Barack Obama as a candidate for president in 2012, claiming that Obama was not a natural born citizen based on the foreign citizenship of his Kenyan-born father. Rebuffed in Washington Superior Court, Paige appealed to Vermont Supreme Court and ultimately the U.S. Supreme Court, which last month declined to consider the case.MORE IN Vermont NewsMONTPELIER Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt. Full StoryVermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell plans to join the U.S. Full StoryMONTPELIER Gov. Full Story
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The transportation economy in a city in Mauritania is woefully underdeveloped. Bicycles in particular are not appreciated nearly to their potential, in part because there is a very limited understanding of repair techniques. The great majority of bikes in the city, for example, have no brakes. After discussing this problem with the administration at a nearby trade school, the local Peace Corps volunteer aims to begin teaching a bike repair class at the school in October.
The class will run through June of 2010, and will serve 10 students. Graduates will move on to either enhance capacities at the metalworking shops where rudimentary bike repairs are presently accomplished, or set up new workshops of their own. The local trade school is a well-established and popular campus, and the volunteer will work closely with school administrators to both assemble candidates for the class and follow up on its outcomes.
The class will be taught in French, with trade school staff providing translation services. The volunteer, who has more than a decade's experience working with bicycles, as mechanic, messenger and bike shop manager, and author of three books on bike repair, will develop the curriculum for the class.
Competent bicycle repair requires specific tools not commonly available in Mauritania, and Park Tool of St. Paul, MN has made available a generous discount for purposes of this class. The budget reflects the costs of three sets of tools – one to remain with the school, and the others to be presented to class graduates.
Note: This summary was provided by a Peace Corps Volunteer and the community administering this project.


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Evangelicalism, fundamentalism, dispensationalism, covenant theology.
Todd Mangum received the John F. Walvoord Award for Outstanding Work in Eschatology from Dallas Theological Seminary where he received his PhD in 2001. Dr. Mangum's first book, The Dispensational-Covenantal Rift (Waynesboro, GA: Paternoster, 2007), is widely acclaimed as providing a definitive history on the debate between dispensationalists and covenant theologians. He has also written numerous articles seeking to repair breaches among various segments of Bible-believing Christianity, and advancing a generously orthodox, missional approach to theology and ministry in the postmodern, post-Christian context.
The Dispensational-Covenantal Rift: The fissuring of American evangelical theology from 1936 to 1944 (Paternoster, 2007)
"High Hopes for 21st c. Dispensationalism ," ETS, 2000.
The Scofield Reference Bible: Its History and Impact on the Evangelical Church.
"Trends and Challenges of Missional Leadership Today": An e-zine article.
- A thoughtful review of Rob Bell's book entitled Love Wins.
- Three Models of Hell in Christianity Today.
- Is There A Reformed Way to Get the Benefits of the Atonement to 'Those Who Have Never Heard?'
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Flamenco dance for New Year's Eve
December 22, 2011 —
CALLICOON, NY — There will be a family-oriented dance party at the Delaware Youth Center on Creamery Road, featuring live traditional Flamenco and Middle Eastern dances on Saturday, December 31 from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. Bring a dessert for the potluck table. The cost is $10 per adult, children under 12 admitted free. Money collected will benefit Delaware Riverkeeper. The event is alcohol free. Call 570/224-0813.


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Visit Phillies.com at 3 p.m. to get complementary tickets to the post-parade festivities at Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field.
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What will the post-parade festivities consist of?
All the players will be there and they'll have big screens… I'm getting a few! My only concern is… can you make it to both to the parade and the "post-parade festivities"?
Manny, my plan is to do the early part of the parade and then hop the subway down to the stadium…..I already got my tix in cbp, season ticket holder pre sale this is unreal!!!!!
What's the difference between the two stadiums? Will they just have half the team go to one and half to the other?
Anyone know what stations will be covering the parade, espn, comcast?
Sounds like a good idea Brian. Are you going to be around City Hall first? and then to CBP?
I've been "in queue" for tix for over 30 minutes… Not looking good 🙁
Anyone know how to get two ticks to CBP they are sold out and I really wnat to go I am going down from NY and I would love to get in, if anyone knows how to get more ticks please let me know. or email me. ss651179(at symbol)albany.edu
Yeah what is the difference? I may go down early, park my car near the stadium – then get on the subway to see the start then head back to the Linc for the post parade rally! Are they just doing 2 rallys one at each?
ESPN might cover the parade.
I'll be at the Linc. Yes!
I guess Jeff Laurie gold standard team needs some money. What the hell does the linc have to do with bb. The Mayor screw up again.
Usually one of the ESPN's covers it nationwide as well as CBS3,ABC6,NBC10,FOX29 (Yes I have friends and family in the Poconos) as well as every local affiliate.I can't bear to watch it….but I hope people like the Wilpons,Omar Minaya,Jose Reyes,David Wright,and of course Billy Wagner are seeing what Philly is going through and what could have been for my Amazins.Oh well,have to get ready for halloween and saturday,start looking thru the X-mas lights.
Anyone else still in queue? I've been in here for 50 min….anyone see it for a long time and then get tickets?
I've been trying to get tickets since 3pm but I can't!!!! This is so frustrating!
I will be right around 15th and Market and then at CBP. I can't wait!!!
Anyone with two extras……?
My son and I flew back "home" from Seattle to celebrate. We will be on the parade route but would love to be in CBP if possible. Got shut out on the phils site this afternoon. email@example.com
Jennifer, same here. No luck still.
Tried the Linc too and couldn't find 2 seats together…so that pretty much does it for that. Still hoping my "spot" in the queue for CBP will come thru any moments now…
that sucked eggs, i'm a season ticket holder, got the email, clicked here, and i was put in a queue for a half hour, then it came up sorry page couldn't open, SOB! went to Phillies site, Tried getting them for Lincoln Financial (ugh!) and waited and waited, and oh, i'm still waiting. damn.
Are they going to have what's going on inside on a big screen outside the stadium?
Anyone know how to get two ticks to CBP they are sold out and I really wnat to go I am going down from NY and I would love to get in, if anyone knows how to get more ticks please let me know. or email me. ss651179(at symbol)albany.edu
I didn't get any. I was in queue the whole time too. I'm pissed. They're already up on Clist for sale. What scumbags. That is a disgrace.
I got tickets to the linc….115 first row! But like the rest of ya'll no luck with the bank.
I clicked to get tix at CBP at 3:01. At 3:07 I got the "sorry, page couldn't open" thing. At 3:08 I clicked again and I've been in queue since….
Brian, did you get your tix to CBP online or a "presale" kinda thing? Still curious to hear if anyone was successful with this online deal…
I clicked on at 3:01 and after 1hour 10 min, finally got this message….
Thank you for your interest in today's Phillies World Series Celebration ticket opportunity.
All tickets have been issued for Citizens Bank Park, please go to Phillies.com and try to obtain tickets for Lincoln Financial Field.
Thank you for your patience!
OH WELL! Really stinks…
That is complete BS!!!!!!!!!! I'm still in queue but have little-to-no hope that I'll be able to get free tickets to the celebration! 🙁
I couldn't get any at either field!!!!! SOOOOOOOOOOOOO frustrating. 🙁
I can't believe that out of 110,000 seats I couldn't get 1! Especially when going to the website at 3pm sharp! What a scam!
I went on at 3 PM sharp too Manny, and I didn't get any. Now I see them all on sale on craigslist. What scumbags.
This may seem like a silly question but will they serve beer at the 2 parks? I got tickets today for the Linc and my bf said no alcohol will be served. I am not an alcoholic but I would enjoy a celebration drink…or two…anyone know???
What a bunch of assholes…these tickets are FREE and they go on and sell them online. Frankly, that type of thing should be illegal.
I think it is illegal Manny. It falls under scalping. You can't sell something for more than 20% of face value. 20% of face value for these tickets is $0.
This is crazy…I'm still in the queue…do anyone think I have any luck?
One of my friends called me and said she had tickets to CBP for the celebration so it looks like I'l be going to CBP!
Anybody know how the parking will be around the ballparks then?
Thanks for rubbing it in, SJ Mike.
Sorry, not trying to rub it in.
I have was able to obtain tickets twice at the linc in the 227 and 243 area. Now I have to split between my kids we will be across the stadium from each other. So what will be going on at the Linc?
PHL Paul, it says that the Linc will have the broadcast of the parade and the CBP ceremonies. And the players then will make a brief appearance at the Linc then.
Do you know how parking will be in the sports complex?
I am flagging every asshole who is scapling the tickets on craigslist, going to make it harder for them to sell tickets that should be free.
yeah i was in the same boat……"in queue"……….oh well, I guess we are parading it somewhere south of City Hall.
so for the parade i'm coming into suburban sta. at noon……anybody know which subway stop south of city hall would be the best for viewing.
Coming down from Pocono's – season ticket holder – was able to get 4 for CBP – any suggestions re parking are appreciated. Thinking of leaving from up here around 7AM and hoping to score parking @ CBP.


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What's In My Travel Makeup Bag?
You know, the thing with travel makeup bags is that most of what's inside are fixed costs, or rather, weight.
You need only a few pumps of foundation to last you a week, few swipes of blush, mere millimeters from eyeliner pencils, 0.5% of mascara, and extremely light dabs of lipstick that make almost no difference in height.
Foundation may be transferred into a little makeshift jar, if you insist, but that would quickly deteriorate the quality of the product, and who would take apart a blush or break into half a pencil? Mascara is impossible to modify for travel. Lol. It also makes no sense to transfer lipstick into a separate palette unless you're bringing a lot of colors, in which case immediately translates into 'bringing more than necessary'. We probably really only need 3 shades, unless you're a MUA.
So for the most part, the amount of makeup we bring for a 4-day or 4-week trip is the same. Agree? I know you do! 😀
Let's look at what I brought for my 5D4N Okinawa Trip 2012.
1. Makeup bag: I got this from Diesel at KL Premium Outlet. It cost RM120, I think. It's expensive, but the quality is really good! Waterproof, sturdy, yet light. And the little birdcages print is so cute! This pouch is actually detached from the hanging toiletry bag with 2 more compartments.
2. Urban Decay Naked Palette: Every girl's must-have in their travel makeup bag, seriously! I brought Naked on my 7-day Taiwan trip too. Other palettes with neutrals will do, but I rely on Naked the most. The neutral shades I use most are Virgin, Naked, Buck, Darkhorse. I used Virgin and Sin a lot more before MUG Shimma Shimma came into the picture.
3. Z Palette with 23 eyeshadows: What?! Need so many for what?! I didn't know there're 23 eyeshadows in my Z Palette until I just counted. Lol. I usually have my most used or newest (to try out) eyeshadows in the Z Palette for easy access. I'm going to get the smaller, squared Z Palette so that I can force myself to bring half of these next time I travel. In here are eyeshadows from MAC, Makeup Geek, NYX, Sugarpill, L'Oreal, Kat Von D.
4. MAC Lustre Lipstick in See Sheer: I LOVE See Sheer! It's a pretty, coral, that brightens up my skin instantly.
5. Revlon Colorburst in Blush: Hmmmm I find this so-so only. It tends to slide off easily.
6. MAC Studio Fix Foundation NC25: I didn't use this but brought it along in case I don't have time to stipple liquid foundation on in the morning. Luckily I managed time for my Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation every morning!
7. MAC Blot Powder Light: One of my daily essentials! Used to set makeup and control oil, in a way. I've panned out my MAC Blot Powder Pressed!
8. MAC Beauty Powder Too Chic: I have thrown away/put aside all other highlighters ever since I got MAC Beauty Powder in Too Chic. Looks exceptionally stunning yet natural on yellow-toned skin. It makes me look like I have cheekbones! :O


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Development of oil and gas resources in the Eagle Ford Shale has had a big impact on the district's "tax base," also known as the total taxable values of properties in the district.
In just three years, property values in the district have skyrocketed from about $72 million in 2010 to about $524 million in 2013.
During a "State of the District" public meeting recently, School Board President Oscar Caballero explained that new facilities could be funded through a bond election, with very little impact on the average taxpayer.
Funds spent on maintenance and operations are strictly based on the number of students enrolled. Runge ISD once received funds from wealthier districts across the state, but now is becoming a district that will provide funding to less wealthy school districts through what is commonly referred to as the "Robin Hood" plan of school finance.
While the amount that the district can spend for maintenance and operations will remain largely unaffected, projects aimed at improving or building new school facilities can be paid for through voter-approved bond elections.
Caballero explained that growth of the tax base through oil and gas development is very unpredictable, because sometimes the values can plummet just as quickly as they climb.
"Oil and gas is very unpredictable," Caballero said. "We talk about that at our board meetings all the time. This is a number that we would rather see in real estate."
Tax rates have varied through the years, Caballero explained. The rate was as high as $1.42 in 1999, but has dropped in recent years. Since 2007, the tax rate has been $1.04 per $100 in taxable value.
The school board is considering a $13 million bond project for school facility improvements.
Three years ago, Caballero explained, a bond project would have meant raising the tax rate 16 cents for every million dollars financed, but because of the growth in the tax base over the past few years, a bond project with the current tax base would only increase the tax rate by two cents for every million dollars borrowed.
"We want to put it all out on the table," Caballero said, regarding the idea of a bond election to fund school improvements. "We all need to do this together. Whatever we do, we want your support. We want to know, what is it that you want to see?"
If the community wants to pursue the project, future facilities meetings will be held to discuss the different options before the board moves forward with a bond election, Caballero said.
Caballero said that a facilities improvement project, such as the one being talked about, could greatly enhance the safety and security of Runge students who currently have to walk outside from building to building.
A $13 million bond project, financed over 10 years, would increase the tax rate from $1.04 to $1.30, a rate that would still be lower than what the rate was in 1999.
A Runge homeowner with a home valued at $50,000 would see an annual increase in taxes of about $95 per year under the higher rate if voters approve the project. There would be no increase for residents age 65 or older, as their tax rate is frozen.
Architect Jim Singleton gave a presentation about the current school facilities and various "what if" options that might be considered as part of a school facilities improvement project.
Among the improvements discussed were a new football stadium and track, a new gym or possibly two new gyms, new buildings for classroom space and renovation or reconstruction of the school auditorium.
Singleton said the board was considering a possible bond election, happening as soon as May of 2014.
"I think that new facilities can help the learning environment," Singleton said explaining that current facilities could use improvement.
Singleton said the original 1930 school building, constructed in the art deco style, is worth saving.
"Whenever possible, I encourage school districts to save those old buildings," Singleton said. "I would encourage you to keep up with the excellent work that you have done in maintaining that old building. You have something special – something a little different."
A big construction project presents big challenges, Singleton said, noting that if a new gym is built, the old one may need to be kept until construction on the new one is finished. Building a new track presents challenges as well, because tracks require a lot of space because of their size.
Security and safety of students was one of the factors given great importance in the preliminary "what if" plans that he drafted for the district. The goal, Singleton explained, is to have students enter "one big building" and stay in that building throughout the school day as opposed to students having to go outside in between classes in order to get to separate buildings scattered across the campus.
According to Superintendent Janice Sykora, a facility committee meeting is tentatively set for Dec. 5. Committee members and members of the public will have the opportunity to ask Architect Jim Singleton more detailed questions at that time.


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The agrifood system is changing rapidly in response to agricultural modernization and shifting consumer and societal demands for safer, better-quality and more convenient food. This new scenario coexists with more traditional types of family and subsistence farming. This changing environment places increased pressure on Ministries of Agriculture (MOAs) in developing countries to engage in agribusiness and agro-industry development. For this reason, over the past decade, many MOAs have established agribusiness units with technical, policy and coordination functions. To perform well, these units should be given clear mandates and sufficient financial resources and qualified staff familiar with current agribusiness developments, such as value chain programmes, climate-smart agriculture, contract farming and public–private partnerships. However, this ideal scenario rarely occurs. A change in the mind-set of MOA staff is required to move beyond the traditional focus on production towards a more holistic, farm-to-fork approach that includes post-production issues; and this might prove to be quite a challenge. To shed light on the role, performance and empowerment of these agribusiness units, FAO conducted a scoping survey of 71 countries and in-depth analyses of 21 case studies from Africa, Asia and Latin America. The primary objective was to draw lessons that can provide guidance to member countries on how to establish and operate well-performing agribusiness units. The outcome is presented in this series of country case studies, which contribute to enriching knowledge and sharing information on institutional responses for enhancing the public commitment to inclusive agribusiness and agro-industrial growth and job creation.
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Wine and Unwind
Vino-what? Here's a "group therapy" yoga and wine tasting session like noneother; and it's offered to you exclusively at the GrapeSeed Spa.
Our talented yoga instructor Christina Neman leads your group on an amazing 80-minute journey. By focusing on the chakras (or centers of consciousness) within your body, your energy levels instantly build, as your sensory journey begins. Christina has designed a component to this yoga session that includes wine tasting of six specially selected wines for a blissful "Wine and Unwind" experience.
Cost is just $35 per person. Due to their popularity, these sessions have limited availability and advance reservations are required.
Call 1-866-994-6379 Ext. 7280 to reserve your Vino-Vinyasa session today.
The Spa is delighted to be offering yoga to the resort, giving guests another natural way to stay healthy and relaxed in a beautiful environment. Yoga is the perfect complement to the spa lifestyle and makes the GrapeSeed Spa a one complete wellness stop for guests looking to invest their energies in leading a life of wellness. Please call to reserve your customized yoga session prior to your arrival in order to better determine your needs.


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He joined KITV in November 2002 as an associate news producer and producer of the station's weekend weather forecasts. Justin jumped in front of the camera as weekend weather anchor in October 2003. He later anchored the weather in the evening weekday newscasts.
Justin has been interested in the study of meteorology since the age of 10. His first experience in television weather forecasting came at KITV in 1994, where he toured the station and even tried to deliver the weather in front of the camera. In 2007, Justin earned his Certificate in Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University. He is a professional member of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association and has a television seal of approval from both organizations.
Justin won an Emmy Award in 2008 from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Northern California Area) for Best On-Camera Talent in Weather. He also won a Mark Twain Award from the Associated Press Television-Radio Association (Western Region) for Best Weathercast Segment (Class 2) in 2010.
Born and raised in Honolulu, Justin is a graduate of Kaimuki High School. In 2003, Justin received his bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where he also reported and edited for school's newspaper, Ka Leo O Hawaii.
Justin is the Chief Meteorologist at KITV.