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My DD will be 5 months this coming Saturday. I BF her at home and I pump 3 times a day at work (I work 7:30am-4pm), 5 days a week. I've been using a Lactina pump and have been having great success with it.
Today, I pumped 2 ounces less than usual. I know that doesn't sound like much, but I've ALWAYS been very consistent and have pumped the same amount everyday for the past 9 weeks since I've gone back to work.
When I was nursing my DD tonight, my breasts didn't feel as full as they usually do and she kept pulling off and crying. I nursed her for 45 minutes and she still seemed unsatisfied. I'm now pumping and usually get between 3-4 ounces during this time, and I'm looking down and will be lucky to get an ounce and a half.
Like I said, I'm a pretty consistent person and have been nursing and pumping since May/June, so am not sure where this change is coming from. AF has not come back yet and I haven't started any new medications or have done anything different for that matter. This situation is new to me!
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I'm just sick of the "We need Melo" line. We don't even know what would happen if he came to our team. It's more of a toss-up situation. He'd get his numbers, but would we have the depth?
Push for Curry's contract plus a pick or two and someone who doesn't look like they might be in our future rotation. Denver can get cap-space. If they don't like that then forget it.

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Recently, The Economist outlined How to Make a Good Biopic in light of the slew of biographical and semi-biographical films being released in the coming weeks.? The article wrote, ?Oscar voters love them because the ?based on a true story? tag gives them a veneer of seriousness?? The article goes on to discuss a number of critically-acclaimed films from the biopic and partial-biopic subgenre, all which certainly fit the ?seriousness? that is applauded by The Academy year after year.? But just last year, the Oscar-nabbing film The Social Network stirred up controversy when its portrayal of its subjects was called ?a complete work of fiction? by, well, its subjects.? Since the people portrayed in the film were all public figures, it was technically fair game to not bother with changing character names despite a good chunk of the movie being largely fictionalized.
Of course, this particular case is a little more interesting since the people portrayed are not yet dead or even far removed enough from the news item that is now being packaged for the big screen.?? Moviegoers saw this happen yet again with Moneyball although Paul DePodesta did request that his name be changed (Peter Brand played by Jonah Hill) after finding the script to be more ?Inspired by Real Events? than ?Based on a True Story.?? These labels are like the film industry equivalent of FDA regulations regarding our country?s love for Frankenfood (as demonstrated by Taco Bell?s beef vs. meat vs. meat product vs. not-meat-at-all fiasco earlier this year) and with technology allowing a quicker turnover between conception of an idea and its accessibility to an audience, it may not be too surprising if the litigious ultimately push for stricter terms of use for these labels.
Law and Order and its many spinoffs boast that their stories are ?Ripped From the Headlines,? and rip they do.? Their most popular spinoff, SVU, has covered pretty much any and every special victims news headline from the last three or four decades (and considering most of the series takes place in present-day Manhattan, those who don?t reside here are left to believe it?s easily the most dangerous place in the world).? There are times they do little in changing the original news story with episodes parading characters like Billy Tripley, a shameless rip of Michael Jackson with the only differentiations being in name and career (Tripley is a toy company CEO).? In their Domnique Strauss-Kahn episode (announced just two months after the incident), they pretty much ripped the headline when the headline was hot off the press and even had one of the detectives call it ?another Dominique Strauss-Kahn situation? (like some sort of self-loving nod to the fortune of receiving this headline right before the new season).
So for lack of better exclamations, what?s up with that? It?s one thing to change names to protect the parties involved (or protect one?s own ass), but what?s the deal with being a clear rip of a story but also acknowledging the actual events within the storyline?
And how about the opposite of this occurrence of not changing characters/real people?s names and placing them in original/fictional/offbeat/obsessive situations? Once upon a time, FanFiction (or for those opposed to the extra syllable, ?FanFic?) was contained within the science-fiction community in hopes of extending the lives of their favorite fictional characters.? Eventually, this broke beyond sci-fi and into mainstream/more popular television shows and many took it upon themselves to create the storyline they wanted but were never given.
A visit to sites like WattPad and one will see that FanFic is no longer exclusive to fictional characters (preteen girls seem to find it cathartic to write and read about average suburban girls somehow ending up with Justin Bieber).? Most are far from great literary works (hell, most can?t be called literary) but a surprising amount of these pieces have legitimately interesting plotlines and are well-written (take it from a person who knows not of Justin Bieber but somehow read a couple stories? in the name of research).? The stories are free and available on the site with no need for download but the concept is reminiscent of the free-for-all self-publishing world that Amazon introduced with Kindle Direct Publishing years ago.? Anyone can publish just about anything which means anyone who writes or blogs about anything remotely literary (as I occasionally do) now have inboxes/mailboxes full of ARCs and free books.? One that recently crossed my path appeared particularly relevant to today?s discussion.? If you thumb through the indie-published Hidden Gem books by India Lee, you?ll find it peppered with ?articles? and ?blog posts? by fictional entertainment magazines and bloggers.? If you are well-versed in celebrity gossip, you?ll find these ?fictional? bloggers are clear rips of the popular ONTD, Perez Hilton, JustJared, among others, using similar memes and vernacular as the individual bloggers do.? But just as SVU did with the whole ?referring to the thing we?re totally ripping from,? Lee refers to D-Listed and ONTD as competitors in searching for the Lady Gaga-esque protagonist?s true identity (the plotline, from what I gather, is pretty much Hannah Montana for the Gossip Girl crowd) and the tweeny, celebrity-laden story refers to real celebrities as well as what I believe are fictional ones (there?s just no way to tell anymore, I?m not hip and I?ve come to terms with that).? And as Gaga has her Little Monsters and Justin Bieber has his Beliebers, a character by the name of Tyler Chase (undoubtedly based on Bieber) has his ?Tyler Chasers.?? The books are not free like the FanFic on WattPad (unless you?re on the Lit Drift staff, in which case you can find the ARCs on my desk) but considering it?s subject and publication method, is that pretty much the only thing that sets it apart?
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Sex offender claims to be living in homeless shelterMarch 27,2013BENNINGTON A Bennington man, who has been charged in New York for rape, sexual assault on a physically helpless person and sexual contact with someone younger than 11, was arraigned Monday for failing to comply with the requirements of the Vermont Sex Offender Registry for a period longer than five consecutive days.
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When we had 75 points with over 4 minutes still left in third. I figured this would be another game well over the 100 mark. Now not looking like it so much
Can we put this team away please
what in the fack is wrong with Marshmelo???
yeah, novak with the blind defense, rewarded by Lin with the set 3... good!
STAT with amazing rejection! c'mon now boys...
Melo is not in rhythm.
We have got to get rid of Stat he is garbage.... next year STAT for anyone.
Apart from Calderon popping jumpers over him all day STAT looking pretty good back there (compared to normal).
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The Indian chief statue that disappeared in July from atop the Hotel Clovis has been discovered in Texas.
The 73-year-old artifact was ditched alongside a road six miles northeast of Littlefield, Texas, said Curry County Sheriff Roger Hatcher. It was first found on Sept. 20 by Texas Department of Transportation workers clearing weeds.
There was some damage to the war bonnet of the statue and the head had separated from its base, but otherwise it appeared to be in good shape, Hatcher said.
"It was placed where it was at (in the ditch)," Hatcher said. "It didn't fall off a truck or anything like that."
Hatcher was tipped off by Clovis resident James Taylor, who read a brief in the Sept. 30 edition of the Olton Enterprise, from Olton, Texas, that read "a large concrete Indian chief's head was found. The case is under investigation."
Taylor grew up in Olton and receives the Olton Enterprise every week. He read the brief Monday and contacted the sheriff about the possible find.
"The description they gave was pretty suspicious. It said they were investigating a large head of an Indian chief," Taylor said. "I felt pretty good when Roger (Hatcher) told me for sure that was the one we've been looking for."
Hatcher and City Manager Ray Mondragon took a road trip Monday night to reclaim the head, which was still in the ditch.
"Neither Ray (Mondragon) nor I wanted to leave it laying over there," Hatcher said.
Mondragon said he wanted to get over to Littlefield as soon as possible and reclaim the Clovis monument.
"The city manager was blamed for it being taken, so I wanted to make sure the city manager was there to take it back," Mondragon said, referencing letters that appeared in the Clovis News Journal blaming him for not securing the artifact after it was suspiciously moved two weeks before being taken. "We always believed that it would turn up somewhere because it was a unique piece."
It took the combined effort of three men — Mondragon, Hatcher and a maintenance supervisor for the Texas Department of Transportation — to heave the 350-pound head into the back of Hatcher's truck. A small tractor was used to lift the concrete base into the bed of the truck.
"(The weight of the head and base) squatted my pickup down considerably," Hatcher said.
A considerable depression was left in the ditch when the base of the bust was lifted, Mondragon said, indicating the artifact could have been sitting there for a long time before discovered.
Hatcher believed whoever took the monument from the hotel intended on selling it in a collector's market.
Mondragon said widespread media coverage and multiple investigations may have given the thieves cold feet.
"My personal opinion is I think things got a little heated. There was a lot of media attention on this; the FBI artifact division was well aware of it," Mondragon said. "Our goal is to get it fixed and to hopefully mount it back on the hotel."
Mondragon said his intent is to remount the head on the hotel.
Hatcher said the statue would be better served in a library or at a city building.
Mondragon said the investigation into the theft will continue.
The artifact can be viewed starting at 9 a.m. today in the Bert Cabiness Assembly Room in City Hall during a press conference.


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Family Art Night
The Flight into Egypt, c. 1544-45
Jacopo Bassano (Jacopo da Ponte)
Italian, 1510-1592
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framed: 60-5/8 x 90 in. (154.0 x 228.6 cm); canvas: 48-1/2 x 77-1/4 in. (123.2 x 196.2 cm)
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Preparing for the Journey
Date: Friday, September 27, 2013
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Teacher: Staff Educator
Type: Family Art Night
The artist Jacopo Bassano was well known for his rich paintings of biblical scenes. His picture The Flight into Egypt is a wonderful example of his ability to tell stories through art. Mary, the Christ Child and Joseph make their way through unknown territory, guided by an angel. Create and decorate a paper bag basket to take on your next family trip.
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American missions across the Arab world tightened security on Friday in anticipation of more anti-U.S. demonstrations on the Muslim day of prayer.
Tensions flared with attacks on U.S. embassies in Sudan and Tunisia, protests in Egypt, Jordan and Pakistan, and even the torching of a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant in Lebanon.
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In the Small Catechism, Martin Lutheran writes: "In fact, God's Kingdom comes on its own without our prayer, but we ask in the Lord's Prayer that it may also come to us." We can make God more holy to others, but particularly in our lives. Through prayer we move closer to God. Hopefully God is close to us in church but He is close even when we are not in church. God watches over every facet of our life, prayer or not.
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Watch: Women In Combat Draws Mixed Reaction
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's decision this week to formally lift the ban on women in combat drew praise and concern from soldiers on Fort Drum.
Panetta's action rescinds a 1994 Pentagon rule that officially barred women from direct combat roles, though in reality women have "frequently found themselves in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan," the New York Times noted.
More than 130 women have died in the two wars, the newspaper reported.
Panetta's action gives the branches of the military some leeway - until 2016 - to make final decisions and seek exemptions. But in general, women are supposed to be allowed into combat as quickly as possible.
Sfc. Michele Hopkins of the 10th Mountain Division recalled that when she joined the military in 1980, "98 percent of the jobs" weren't open to her.
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Aside from the sheer number of jobs opened up by making women eligible for combat, the change will have another effect. Time in combat can play a key role in getting promoted.
"I guess if a woman wants to do something like this - it's not for me - but if a woman wants to do this to advance her career, more power to her," said Pfc. Samantha Pimentel.
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Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel speaking at a press conference at the Mineola Train Station about the MTA's new Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) ticket validity and reimbursement policies. Pictured with Assemblywoman Schimel (center) is LIRR President Helena Williams (left) and State Senator Jack Martins (right).
Mineola, New York – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that it will be extending the validity period for one-way and round-trip Long Island Railroad tickets from two weeks to two months as well as the refund period for those tickets from one month to two months in an effort to improve customer service. According to the MTA, the change in policy came as a result of complaints from customers and elected officials. Senator Jack M. Martins and Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel, have been out at the forefront in urging the MTA to change the ticket policy. Senator Martins and Assemblywoman Schimel both sponsored legislation in the Senate and Assembly respectively to extend the period of time LIRR tickets are good for as well as the period during which customers can seek a refund for unused tickets, helping to spark the change. A member of the Assembly Transportation Committee and a strong advocate for mass transit commuters, Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel said, "The MTA is doing the right thing. By extending the time frame for ticket validity and refunds they are sending the right message to our suburban commuters. The LIRR is listening and showing respect for their mass transit customers." According to Senator Martins, suburban commuters have been treated disproportionately to city subway riders when it comes to the fairness of some customer service policies. "In 2010, the MTA saw fit to shortened the period of time LIRR tickets are valid to two weeks. Riders understandably voice their objection and I completely agreed with them, which is why I sponsored legislation to extend the validity period," Senator Martins said. "I am pleased the MTA listened to their concerns and took action to address them. This plan is another positive step towards improving customer service for riders and I applaud the MTA for changing the policy." "We're pleased that the cost containment efforts of our commuter railroads, combined with increased ridership, make it possible to broaden our ticket validity and refund policies to further benefit Long Island Rail Road and Metro North customers," said MTA Chairman Joseph J. Lhota. "This benefit will cost the railroads $6 million, but combined with the expanded service investments announced last week, shows the MTA's commitment to customer service." Senator Martins and Assemblywoman Schimel's legislation also included the repeal of a $10 processing fee that customers are charged for returning unused tickets. The bill passed the Senate three times; however, the processing fee remains in effect.


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Marjorie Sholes will help you with ideas on how to research your African American ancestors through collecting family stories and putting the pieces together.
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See the highlights of Singapore aboard an open-top double-decker bus with this 24 hour ticket. See all the essential sights as you hop on and hop off 22 conveniently located stops around the city. Discover Singapore's rich ethnic, cultural and historic heritage along the streets of Chinatown, Kampong Glam and Little India. Serene gardens contrast with sleek skyscrapers and modern shopping malls such as Suntec City. See the impressive bronze statue of Singapore's founder, Sir Stamford Raffles, outside Victoria Theatre.
Enhance Singapore holidays with an afternoon trip to the relaxing resort of Sentosa Island. Marvel at breathtaking vistas during a cable car ride from Mt Faber. You'll be amazed by the playful antics of pink dolphins at the Dolphin Lagoon, before getting an up-close view of over 2,500 marine creatures at Sentosa's Underwater World. Discover the city's rich heritage at Images of Singapore, before taking a seat for the world-class musical water show Songs of the Sea.
Discover the gripping and moving story of the brave men and women who fought and were interned during the Japanese Occupation in World War II. Now an idyllic seaside retreat, Changi was once witness to countless atrocities committed in several prisoner-of-war camps. The Changi WWII trail commemorates the bravery of those who fought and were interned. Hear their story and join the guides who are experts in Singapore's history. Highlights of this tour include The Changi Museum and Changi Beach.
Experience dazzling Singapore by night and a trip to the world-famous Raffles Hotel on this evening tour. You'll begin by dining riverside, affording fabulous views of the illuminated Singapore skyline reflected in the water. Your tour also takes you past the world's largest fountain, before stopping at Bugis Street for some bargain hunting at the atmospheric Night Market. Then it's on to the iconic Raffles Hotel, where you have the option to sample its renowned signature cocktail, the Singapore Sling.
Take in breathtaking panoramic views of Singapore and beyond from the world's largest observation wheel, the Singapore Flyer. From 165 metres in the air, you can enjoy simply incredible vistas of Singapore's soaring skyscrapers, magnificent Marina Bay, Sentosa Island and even parts of neighbouring Malaysia and Indonesia during a 30-minute ride. Your ticket also includes access to the Journey of Dreams, a multimedia visual display using the latest 3D technology to tell the history of the Flyer.


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Hwa Jet
With Taiwan facing a decline in market demand for clogs, the Baimi Wooden Clogs Museum needed a way to produce clogs that were both decorative and wearable. Hwa Jet created personalized clogs, using digital printing technology to quickly produce custom, durable shoes.
For more information, call 1-800-275-9376 ext. 774 or contact us online.


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The Hawai'i Visitors and Convention Bureau and Google Maps announced Thursday a first-of-its-kind partnership that enables HVCB to borrow the technology company's state-of-the-art Street View Trekker equipment to collect 360-degree images and visually showcase the Hawaiian Islands' natural beauty like never before.
The initial phase of the project will focus on Hawaii's most popular hiking trails.
Click here to see the Street View Trekker in action in the islands.
"We are absolutely thrilled and honored to be selected as Google Maps' first partner to borrow a Trekker, and to have the privilege of working with one of the world's leading technology companies to enhance the way travelers can connect with the Hawaiian Islands," said John Monahan, HVCB's president and CEO. "Maps and panoramic imagery serve an integral role in the vacation planning process. Incorporating this interactive and immersive technology on our gohawaii.com site once it;s processed and available online will deliver a powerful travel planning tool for potential Hawai'i visitors across the globe."
"The Hawaiian Islands are unlike any other place on the planet, so working with HVCB is a perfect partnership to introduce our new Trekker loan pilot program and bring these stunning landscapes online," said Deanna Yick, program manager for Google Street View. "Finally being able to photograph and share images from a variety of different terrain, including rainforests, beaches, and even trails paved with hardened lava rock will help make Google Maps all the morecomprehensive and useful for both tourists and armchair travelers alike."
Phase one of the project will commence on Hawaii, the Big Island this month with the help of Kailua-Kona-based eco-tourism company Hawai'i Forest and Trail (HFT). The outfitter was selected by HVCB to help identify appropriate trails for the project, as well as provide the manpower to physically carry the 40-pound Trekker camera pack on the back of their staff and walk the trails to gather the imagery.
"It was important for us to find the right partner who understood the balance betweentourism and sustainability to join us on this project," said Jay Talwar, HVCB's chief marketingofficer. "Rob Pacheco and his team at Hawai'i Forest and Trail have an impeccable reputation, decades of experience in the eco-tourism business, and a capable staff. We are confident they will be able to deliver with integrity."
"For more than 20 years, the mission of Hawai'i Forest and Trail has been to reveal thesplendor of Hawaii's treasured natural resources to visitors through meaningful, interpretive experiences," explained Rob Pacheco, HFT co-founder and president. "Our partnership with HVCB and Google Maps on this project will allow us to play a direct role in mapping the places we know so well, and to visually showcase to the world the beauty and fragility of areas in Hawai'i that many may otherwise never see."
Click here to see pictures of the Google Street View Trekker in Hawaii.
A team from Google Maps has been on Hawaii Island the past week introducing HVCB and HFT staff to the special Trekker equipment. The team has already practiced on trails from the Pololu Valley Lookout, 'Akaka Falls State Park, and inside Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park as part of the training. The HFT team will officially begin collecting still images in July and they will eventually be added to and available on Google Maps later this year. The final list of featured trails will be disclosed publicly once filming has concluded.
"As one of HVCB's key roles is to create sustainable long-term demand for the Hawaiian Islands, this unprecedented partnership with Google helps us to fulfill that promise in a virtual way on a global scale," Talwar added. "The Hawaii imagery will enhance content on our gohawaii.com site, enabling kama'aina (locals) and visitors alike extraordinary access to hikes and beach walks in an experience previously unavailable."
"The natural beauty of our islands makes this the perfect location to launch the Trekker loan initiative, and we are honored that Google selected Hawai'i as its first destination," said Mike McCartney, president and CEO of the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, the state's tourism agency. "This new and innovative platform will be another way for us to share Hawaii's unique sense of place, while drawing visitors to experience our destination first hand."
Phase one on Hawaii Island is expected to be completed this fall. The Street View Trekker will then make its way to the other five main Hawaiian Islands -- Kaua'i, O'ahu, Maui, Lana'i, and Moloka'i. A timeline for these islands will be set at a future date.
For more information and to follow the project's progress online, please visit:
Google's Blog about Google Maps and Street View - http://google-latlong.blogspot.com
Hawai'i Forest and Trail's Blog – http://blog.hawaii-forest.com (set to go live July 1)
HVCB's So Much More Hawai'i Blog – http://blog.gohawaii.com


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February 1, 2001: From ground-based telescopes, this cosmic object -- the glowing remains of a dying, Sun-like star -- resembles the head and thorax of a garden-variety ant. But this dramatic Hubble telescope image of the so-called "ant nebula" (Menzel 3, or Mz 3) shows even more detail, revealing the "ant's" body as a pair of fiery lobes protruding from the dying star.See the rest:
The Hubble picture directly challenges old ideas about the last stages in the lives of stars. By observing Sun-like stars as they approach their deaths, the Hubble Heritage image of Mz 3 along with pictures of other planetary nebulae shows that our Sun's fate probably will be more interesting, complex, and striking than astronomers imagined just a few years ago.


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Birth Day
So many of the posts on this blog are critical and deal with examples of poor science or other problems. I'd like to offer a breath of fresh air in the form of a book by Mark Sloan, MD: Birth Day: A Pediatrician Explores the Science, the History, and the Wonder of Childbirth.
It is a very positive book. Sloan has attended over 3000 deliveries but he has not lost his sense of wonder. He tells us what life is like in the womb – how much the fetus can see and hear – and smell! He explains the labor process. He explains how a fetus has to rapidly adapt to life outside the womb with a number of physiologic changes. He reflects the joy of bringing a new life into a family, and the experience of becoming a father. He delves into the history of childbirth, with fascinating anecdotes about "salting" newborns, Queen Victoria's influence on obstetric analgesia, and the attempt to keep forceps a proprietary secret of one family.
He shows the many contributions science has made to childbirth, some of the mistakes it made along the way, and how it corrected those mistakes. (more…)
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« J'adore faire l'écoute -- non, plutôt me laisser envoûter par les riches et généreuses graves de l'Axiom. Qu'une enceinte aussi abordable puisse produire ce type de basses n'est rien de moins que renversant. » Jason Thorpe, SoundStage!
Deux haut-parleurs graves, deux médials et deux tweeters - un véritable délice pour les oreilles ! Depuis le battement vif d'une grosse caisse au miroitement sonore des cymbales brossées, la précision de cette enceinte vous étonnera. La M80 transforme les enregistrements musicaux en performances sur scène dans votre salon, et elle confère un réalisme stupéfiant au cinéma maison.
Ces enceintes audiophiles 4-ohms produiront une sonorité ultra-nette à volume élevé, dans les pièces de bonne grandeur. Pouvant être reliées à deux sources ou deux amplificateurs, les M80 sont livrées avec des pieds en caoutchouc, des pointes pour les tapis, et comprennent une clé pour serrer les bornes d'attache.
-- John Potis
-- Doug Schneider, SoundStage.com
-- Ray Adkins, Audioholics.com
-- Brian Kahn, AudioRevolution.com
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I bought my first pair of M80's back in 2002 and was extremely pleased with their performance. I then had the opportunity to upgrade my speakers as I was putting together a Home theater system based on the boston cherry M80's that I had been using in my 2 channel system. I did look around a bit at other speakers as even as good as these are I know that there is better out there. It was just a question of how much more I would have to spend to get there. In the end I decided to stick with what I knew i would enjoy and bought another pair of M80's in the High Gloss cherry for my 2 channel system and am still a happy customer that probably says more about how much I enjoy these speakers than trying to describe their sound.
Outstanding dispersion and imaging. Great clarity and details. Just as good at low volume as at high volume (and they can loud!). A bargain for the price.
One of the best sounding speaker's I have heard, period. Excellent midrange and highs combined with nice tight bass. The only draw back is the 4ohm load and a somewhat dated/boxy look. The vinyl wrap is second to none for a realistic finish.
Beautiful sounding speakers that can play insanely loud. Artists like Norah Jones and Jewel who have outstanding voices have never sounded better. Let them sooth your soul!!
Back to the future, I finished testing my new system with the m80's as my anchors, all I can say is MY Gawd!!! The last time I heard music this good was 35 years ago with my first stereo system! I have spent the last 6 months listening to all manner & types of speakers and while I readilly admit there are more expensive speakers out there, I have NOT found ANY that are better! Pretty cocky statement you say, I say bring em on!!! Easily compares to speakers costing 2 to 3 times as much, I know, I listened. This is only my opinion, but for my money these are the BEST hands down! Russ B. N.J.
Great Value & Sound reproduction. Have not been disappointed at all. Clear, non-coloring, just true music.
When I was a teen in the eighties, I bought a pair of AX2Rs. I had never heard of Axiom, but they sounded great for their price. Those speakers showed me parts of my music that I had never heard before. I loved those speakers for 20 years. Last year I bought a pair of M80 v2s. When I turn these speakers up, I understand why the knob is labeled \"volume\", rather than \"loudness\". Before owning these speakers, I didn't appreciate producers' contributions to my music, but now, they are another member of the band. I love these speakers and look forward to 20 years of excellent performance from them, as well.
With Axiom M80 speakers I have rediscovered Classical and Jazz music. The sound clarity and fantastic dynamic of this speakers make listening to my music a heavenly delight. Andreas
Received my M80 speakers today. For the first time ever, I heard a kick drum through a speaker the way it should be. Just a few months ago, I bought the M22tis. Great speakers, I have them on your stands paired with a subwoofer. I can't say enough about those speakers. I liked them so much I decided to bite the bullet and buy the M80s. The bookshelf speakers are going into my office. Now for the M80s. What can I say? At 20 watts they sing and fill the room. Bathing in the sound is about the best description. The vocals are awesome, and please, the bass goes down low enough. And the midrange is the best part of the speaker. Seamless crossover. There are so many great things about your speakers. They sound so open, the sound is not coming from them. They're beautiful quality, they sound unbelievable. These are my first floor-standing speakers, I've always had bookshelfs. If you love music, nothing beats these floorstanding speakers. They not only do sound great, but they work great in home theatres, so they do double duty. Get some, try them, they soar. My records sound amazing. The soundstage is tack sharp when I watch television, you don't really need a center channel speaker, the soundstage on these is so precise. I could go on and up, but these M80s just upped the ante. Plus I love no tax and free shipping. By the way, fedex got them all the way across the country in less than one week. I wish all stereo upgrades were a no-brainer like this. Tell me when you're selling the company, I'm buying...
first of all I must say, The microdynamiics are truly outstanding. i've tried just about every speaker lineup this company has. I started with the M-3's totally awesome for a small bookshelf...the sound level is awesome from a speaker of its size, from there I moved up to the M-22 again I was blown away....just lacking the bass I wanted, well because of the design all you need with that setup is a sub and you're good to go which is indeed my very next perchase. So my next perchase was the M-60's very clean well defined but lacked the volume levels I was now searching for...as i forgot to state to mention I'm now running a new onkyo 906...Well after recieving the M-80's with the 4ohm load spec's and the power these little giants can handle my home theater/concert hall is now great for me, I pitty the rest of my neighbor's as I have walked around my house and it's pretty loud...its everything i was looking for thanks again for your fine products and thank you to JC as he was very professional he helped me in every way of my current setup.... Stu. D Portland, Me
Just got these twins and they have been worth their value and then some. When I first hooked them up and sat down to hear the performance with my sons, our faces & reaction was just priceless. My wife actualy thought the house was falling appart, that's how clear the opening seen of Master & commander sounded. The M80's have clearly brought back my interest to movies & music. Thank you Axiom.
I've had my M80's for years now and couldn't be happier.. Great full bodied sound, used for both movies and music, perfectly voiced to my VP150 and four QS8's..
WoW! At first I thought the midrange was a little bright compared to my old speakers. Now after listening to the M80's a few months I realize it was because my old speakers were so dull in the midrange. I am hearing sounds in my music I never heard before. These speakers rock!
Have had the M80's for a few weeks and they have been everything I bargained for. Paired with a Denon 3808 these things produce some wonderful sound. I was really surprised by the bass these speakers produce. So far I'm very happy with the purchase given the price and performance.
These are the best speakers I have ever heard. Forget those so called luxury speakers that you have to pay an arm and a leg for. These speakers are the real deal. Every aspect of the sound emitted from these speakers is perfect. I have crystalline highs, amazing mids, and house shaking bass. When listening to music, the vocals are just awe dropping, its like the person is right there in the room. Explosions in call of duty shake my room so much my parents tell me to turn it down. Don't worry, these speakers sound amazing even at the lowest level of volume. The 12 combined drivers really deliver the full life of music. If you want the best possible speaker out there, buy this. I have been burned 1000s of dollars by the so called jargon of expensive speakers that costs 3 times more.
I'm giving an updated review of my Axiom M80s. So I've had these speakers for over six months. They just keep getting better and better. They're great for music and just astounding for home theater use. You don't really need a subwoofer, the bass is that rich, and you don't need a center channel (the imaging on vocals is tack sharp. As a comparison, my girlfriend and I keep looking for something to compare these speakers to. We went to Best Buy, and went into their special \"studio\" to hear some $2600/pr Martin Logans. The Axioms in everyway blew them out of the water. Martin Logans vocals were scratchy, imaging was good but not great, the whole high end was hissy, didn't matter what the source material was. The Axiom lower octaves were vastly superior too. Then we listened to a pair of Klipsch towers. I hear good things about Klipsch. For $1300, the Klipsch speakers were mickey mouse all the way. Good imaging, but no bass whatsoever and so-so mid-range. Do yourself a big favor and buy a pair of these speakers. Listen for a month and let the tweeters settle in. Insanely smooth crossover. Our next mission we're going to audition some $5,000 plus speakers, because nothing under $3,000 even comes close to the M80s.
Amazing Sound !!! I just got the M80s installed...I have no words to describe the sound quality. The sounds like a pais of $ 5000 ++ speakers. Great Sound !
The M80's are in for a hard life ... but apparently so are my ears. These speakers should be 3x's the cost for the quality
I bought a pair of Axiom M80 v2 five months ago after many months of research and auditioning various brands of speakers (prices ranging from $1000 to $3000). Decided to give Axiom a try and customer service was excellent before and after the purchase (I had a lot of questions, Thank you Brent). Axioms are absolutely amazing, and I agree with all the positive comments from other customers/reviewers and no point repeating. Even after buying the Axioms, for curiosity sake, I have done several comparisons (Speaker A-B switch gets a good work out), and I have to say nothing has even come close to beating the Axioms. Recently had to replace a faulty mid-range driver, and the new one was at my door in 2 days and the customer service was as if I had bought a $10,000 speaker. Probably have spent about that much trying different speakers over the years, but hard to imagine even a $10,000 speaker being any better than the Axiom M80s.
I thought you might like a little progress report on my home audition of the M 80s. In a nutshell, you wonderful folks at Axiom have increased the quality of my life by a significant degree. I have always loved music and I spend an awful lot of time listening to it. Now there's just more to love. I'm hearing new sounds in music I've been listening to for over 20 years. Being a drummer, I'm particularly elated at how well percussion is reproduced. For years I'd resigned myself to the notion that in recordings, drums are relegated to the background, shadowed by all the other instruments, and that's where they'll always be. Not anymore. Snares snap, crisp high-hats, reverberating cymbals, the tenor in tenor toms, and a real sweet spot kick from the bass drum. I'm happy. Then, from Bach to Hendrix, there are the strings. Ok, now you're not budging from your listening chair for the rest of the day. That's because you're right there, live at the recording. I never thought Jimi could sound any better. I'm thinking Ian used Electric Ladyland as a reference when he designed the M 80s. Another thing that strikes me is the way the speakers reveal the quality of various recordings; the title of an old Clint Eastwood film comes to mind. But that's not your problem. So, I'm afraid you're not getting these speakers back. And I may have just become an Axiom lifer. Thank you.
It's too bad more "audiophiles" don't give gear like this a chance - but maybe they don't want to admit that it will compete or beat their uberexpensive gear. I readily admit it - this kills my previous boutique speakers!
I must tell you all that I was amazed with what I was hearing from these speakers they are awesome, I can compare them with ones costing 10 times more. Not only do they sound fantastic but looks great. I will be sending Annie pictures of my Home Theatre so it can be posted on the the Hall of fame section. I really love these speakers and I am so glad that I choose Axiom. Thanks very much for all your help and I must say that I am Proud to be part of the Axiom Family. Thanks to all
Brent, I already hooked them up and road tested them, they are GREAT. I researched and compared for over a year and I am not disappointed in my final decision. I will be adding to the system soon.
Straight out of the box, the speakers sounded great. After breaking them in for 80 hours or so, I am even more pleased. I bought the M80s to replace my Altec/Lansing Model 19 Studio Monitors and am surprised that speakers so small can do it. Congratulations on a fine product.
I can't overstate how pleased I am with the M80 speakers. I didn't realize how much of the soundtrack I was missing. I'm delighted with the way they handle music, too. In addition, I couldn't have asked for better service & turn around time. You did a great job of packaging the speakers, too.
They sound wonderful Brent.... After only a few hours of burn in they started sounding good and the imaging is spectacular.......I now know made the right decision in going with the M-80's. Great product and even better customer service.....hard to find these days. Thank you Brent and Axiom!!!!!!
I play mostly jazz. These speakers for the price, are outstanding ( and this is after barely 1 hour of play). Way better than the B & W 600 series, and a notch below their outstanding 700 series, which retails for $3000/pair.
I was pleasantly surprised that the order arrived on thursday (less than 24 hours after it was shipped!)...of course I lost a day because I couldn't stay away from the sound system for any length of time…
Thanks again for your helpful and prompt advise. Just set up my M80's this weekend and I am really enjoying them! You guys are tops in speakers and customer service!
Thank you very much for the prompt delivery of my speakers with such exellent packing. I must tell you that your speakers overall quality are absolutely mind-blowing! :-) I am VERY HAPPY! You can be sure that I will be telling my friends about it, and that I'll be buying more stuff from you in the future. Keep up the wonderful job of making such world class speakers at an affordable price. Kudos to your team! If you have a newsletter please do add me in the distribution list. I can't believe the other speakers of comparable quality are being sold for more than twice the price...what a rip-off!
Thank you very much, I did indeed receive it and every thing is perfect.Please note that I will not be using your 30 day money back warranty as I am VERY satisfied with my purchase, those Axiom M80ti are unbelievable. The box was damage when I have received it but the content was complete and intact, without a single scratch. If it hadn't been from my neighbor, I would have been staring at the speakers all night without being able to listen to them as I had no receiver to use with them. Finally my neighbor saved the day by bringing 2 Marantz MA-500 the same product I will be purchasing soon and I hooked up my Nomad MP3 player to test it and was VERy VERY impressed by the quality of the sound. So was my neighbor that currently own a Anthem AVM-20, Anthem PowerAmp, Paradigm 2 x Monitor 9, 2 Monitor 7, matching center + Sub. and has much more experienced with Audio and said that I had bought a very good product for the money I paid and that he might be reconsidering is future purchase of Paradigm Reference Studio 100, not bad eh? Oh I forgot to mention that I did this setup while my wife was away for the evening and she knew the money I had spent which to her was a lot of $$$. I thought I would be killed when she got home... But instead, we sat on the couch from 11pm to 1am to listen to a bunch of great songs which were perfectly rendered by the M80ti. She had never listened to music this way before and was very impressed and I am still alive to talk about it. I even mentioned about how I would build my other zones in the house with your other lines of speaker :-) All in all I am very pleased with your product and am looking forward to completing my setup to include more speakers and buying my Receiver and my PowerAmp. I will not hesitate to brag to my friends of the quality of the M80ti and make sure to test my audiophile friend's knowledge of sound quality. Also would like to put in a good word for Jean-Claude who was involved in trying to track me down (even on a Sunday) to help me with my order since I had problems with the ordering online system. Thanks again, A satisfied, sleep deprived, customer.
All hooked up and sounds wonderful - we made a good purchase.
Speakers arrived in perfect condition although the exterior boxes took a beating. Soundwise, very impressive soundstage, wide, high, and deep. I especially like the resolving power of these speakers to differentiate instruments and vocals. I'm running Parasound Line Drive 1500 preamp, and a Carver TFM 45 amp as this is my personal office system. Sounds every bit as good as some $30,000 systems I've looked at. I like them so much, I'm buying a sub woofer from you guys next week. What could be a better compliment than that? Thank you again. Check us out at www.studionovaimages.com
All I can say is, "Wow"! For the service, but mostly the product. Outstanding discretion, clarity, definition and punch.
I received my order today, and couldn't wait to get the speakers set up. I have to tell you that I spent several hours sitting and enjoying the amazing sound! Your speakers are everything I expected, and a lot more. I still can't believe what a bargain this system is, and what an improvement it is over my previous speaker system. I just wanted to say thank you. I know where I'm going to direct anyone who's looking for new speakers, and I expect I'll be back again when I'm ready to upgrade again.
They arrived in good shape. I'm very impressed by the sound. The bass has a timbre I've never heard before. I running these speakers with McIntosh two MC501 monoblocks amps.These will diffently be keepers.
Auditioned B&W6S3 and B&W604S3. Those speakers were not even close to Axiom M80ti. Decided to give Axioms a try. Very detailed and perfectly balanced. Very clean sound. Can be compaired to Vienna Acoustic and other speakers within the price range starting $7,000.00 and above! The customer service is EXCELLENT! Thanks for these great speakers! Own them for 3 month and after 3 month they sound even better.
I just wanted to drop a short note to say that I really appreciated the fast delivery of the speakers.The build quality and sound of the two M80ti's is so far impressive. I will definitely recommend to my friends who are looking in a similar price range, and I expect to purchase more of your speakers as we add audio throughout our home. Thanks, and best of luck as your company continues to grow.
Speakers arrived in perfect condition. I thought the 50s were good. The 80s are awesome. I will not be sending the 50s back however. I found another spot in my home where they are perfect. thanks for the great service and top quality products.
I was pretty thrilled myself. The M80ti sound GREAT !Thanks,
We just received the speakers on Friday. I can tell you I was a bit uneasy with all this because the whole idea for purchasing your speakers was mine, I recommended them to my brother so… And the thing was that we would never have the chance to listen to them prior purchasing them, and with speakers that's really something tricky. I mean you got to have a lot of faith in the company to buy some speakers without ever listening to them. But thankfully, as I have expected, they we're all I was hopping for…and then more. I got to say that I was playing with advantage in this bet I made, as the price is really unbeatable, and the fact that the speaker has that impressive array of cones, and also being them of aluminium, that the guys at the local home cinema shop tell us that they are the most bass giving material for a cone (we never have enough bass). I knew that the tower must have a deep powerful bass but I was concerned you know about the mids and high frequencies and if that bass would be just distortion or a controlled one. I mean it would be hard for me you know, if the speakers ended up sounding not good enough for our expectations, as after all I had come up with the idea and all, I would be held totally responsible for any fiasco. But after much test, the speakers came out outstanding in all respects. Excellent in bass mid and high. They can give you a subtle acoustic guitar, ultra clean vocals, while at the same time rock you with a real powerful heavy metal distortion. And that's not that easy to find. Oh! And I love that cool leather like air exits! They behaved as expected in every respect. I love them! I think they beat many speakers of other brands at more than double the price, and that's saying something with all the competition that there is out there these days. My brother is really happy with them so I'm happy too. So congrats from a pair of satisfied customers. These things rock!
I can't say enough about how much I appreciate the quality and sound of the M80ti speakers. After carefully hooking them up to my system I played a Nippon Grammophon LP of the Charles Lloyd Quartet recorded live at a concert in Tokyo (during the late 60's)on my SL-10. The sound from the M80ti's surpassed everything I heard during numerous visits to listening rooms and demostrations at Best Buy, Soundtrack, Circuit City, etc. auditioning speakers from other manufacturers. I did not need to or use any of the amplifer's sound contour controls as I had to with my old Bose 601s to get any resembance to "live" or "realistic" sound! The M80TI's are amazing speakers at an amazing price!!!!
Your audio experience will change dramatically upon plugging your speakers in for the first time. The vocal soundstage is thrust forward more so than the rest of the musical experience –though some (present company included) will argue that a more "personal†presentation is developed. If you enjoy sitting down and listening to vocals, the M80's will present a unique experience that is particular to Axiom and no one else bar none."
I received my pair of Axiom Millennia M80 Ti loudspeakers several weeks ago and was immediately impressed by the physical construction of them. A solid almost seamless enclosure, I say enclosure because while anyone can build a speaker box, at Axiom, their unique Anti Standing Wave" design truly sets them apart. They contained the most state of the art dual 6.5" and 5.25" pure aluminum drivers, dual 1" titanium tweeters and finished off with gold plated connection terminal posts for the best possible signal transfer. The fit and finish of these speakers makes other companies pale by comparison. While still in awe of the physical aspects of these units, I proceeded to hook them up to my home theatre system. Once in place, (placement for these units is not at all difficult I found that 18" - 20" away from the wall worked very well) I found a few of my favorite movies and proceeded to give these speakers a run through the gambit over the next several days. As I watched and listened I was surprised (pleasantly) to find that I was hearing undertones and ambient sounds that were previously missed by my old loudspeakers. I was also surprised to discover that from the lowest to highest volumes I was unable to create any distortion or dead air hum. Axiom rates the M80Ti at 4 ohms, 400 Watts and 98 dB 1w/1m (in-room efficiency), I would think that these numbers are fairly accurate and I had no trouble driving them with the Rotel amps in my system. With these 400-watt beauties fully powered and set up, I pulled out my system test C.D. With bright, sharp and clean precision, the screaming guitar of Joe Satriani, the digital electronic grunge metal of White Zombie and some extreme sound effects came to existence within the walls of my living room. The M80Ti's sound is that of a balanced harmony. With all the highs, mids and bass complementing each other and working together to create a soundstage that is clean, crisp and clear. Not only do these loudspeakers sound great and look good, but also the R&D people at Axiom have seemingly mastered the dilemma of the phase shift as you move across the field of sound. (Move from left to right in front of the speaker system). The over all resolution and imaging of the M80Ti's is, in my opinion Unrivaled. Having used and tested loudspeakers from many different companies Mission, Paradigm, PSB and Bose to name a few each of these companies has a loud speaker that will compare to the Axiom M80Ti. However if you do your research you will find as I have, (It only took me years) that for the price, the Axiom speaker Company has produced a top quality product for the audiophile, at a price that I can only call a great deal.
Dear Axiom Audio, Christmas came early to our house when the M80s arrived. I am rediscovering our entire CD collection, and finding how much I love listening to music on a clear powerful set of speakers. The kids are telling me to "Turn down that music". The entire house sings, I can even hear them clearly in the shower. Here's listening to you
JC and all Axiom Audio personnel: I received my pair of Milenium 80 Ti Tower speakers on March 24th/05 at 13:00hrs. At 15:40 I completed cleaning and connecting my system to my speakers and turned it on. 30 years ago I bought my first stereo system, and when I tested it I had this feeling of total amazement and pride. Over the years I replaced certain components and speaker parts, to keep this original feeling I have for my system. In the past few years my speakers just did not satisfy my ears to the quality sound I enjoyed before. So when I decided it was time to invest in replacement speakers, my search led me to Axiom Audio and when I learned that I could get a 30 day trial period to decide if liked them, I said why not. I did not need 30 days to test them. Within 30 minutes after testing all my components, my feelings that I experienced 30 years ago re-surfaced, only this time magnified 100 times! The reviews I have read about your speakers, do not do the justice they deserve. They are absolutely incredible!!! You people deserve the most praise anyone could attain in the audio world. Thank you all for satisfying my listening ears!!!ÂÂ
It's like I'm hearing music for the first time.
Yes, I got the speakers, and love them. I am very impressed by Axiom, in the professional way you handled the order - it was first class all the way. All the best Yes, I got the speakers, and love them. I am very impressed by Axiom, in the professional way you handled the order - it was first class all the way. All the best PS, you may use me as an endorsement. I certainly shall tell my friends.


text: Hunters 123>Shadow_hunter posted:3/26/2012 11:30:41 PM are there any fellow hunters out there....Yello posted:3/26/2012 11:59:36 PM no.Orphen posted:3/27/2012 2:52:57 AM Hunter of what ?Ice Wolf posted:3/27/2012 3:51:36 AM Of half reptilian / half leprechaun creatures. They are 5 feet 9 inches tall and look like Angelina Jolie! Isn't it obvious - yes I hunt creatures like that all the time. What do you want to know? Technique? Weapons used?Orphen posted:3/27/2012 3:57:11 AM both.weldkatom posted:3/27/2012 6:39:19 AM I went on an Easter egg hunt once...does that count? spiritech0 posted:3/27/2012 10:27:32 AM In Reply To:Shadow_hunter posted:3/26/2012 11:30:41 PM are there any fellow hunters out there....Define: "shadow".weldkatom posted:3/27/2012 11:29:48 AM An area that is not or only partially irradiated or illuminated because of the interception of radiation by an opaque object between the area and the source of radiation.LincolnGenghis posted:3/27/2012 12:30:23 PM ok I will bring back an old Hunting post.spooky1 posted:3/27/2012 4:34:23 PM In Reply To:Shadow_hunter posted:3/26/2012 11:30:41 PM are there any fellow hunters out there....Ghost hunters ?Orphen posted:3/28/2012 7:33:58 PM Half-Leprechaun/Half-Reptilian........ Please let these beeings live in peace.Ars Mysteriorum posted:3/28/2012 9:41:53 PM What the hell is this nonsense doing on here? I'm getting sick of it.LincolnGenghis posted:3/28/2012 11:30:16 PM Yeah I chatted with it for a little bit the other day it is apparently one of the Vampire role players. ?????LincolnGenghis posted:3/29/2012 8:52:28 PM Ahh hes actually calmed down a little bit. He actually posted an interesting link on his thread.Shadow_hunter posted:3/31/2012 10:51:26 PM no role play... and no vampires...just an honest seeker of whats behind the shadows is all... i figured of all places this would be one of understanding and acceptance Shadow_hunter posted:3/31/2012 10:53:22 PM sepi is just a little off is all...Shadow_hunter posted:3/31/2012 10:57:35 PM Ow and to answer your burning question... I am a hunter of all things supernatural... be it ghosts or shadow people or even bigfoot lol im all over itweldkatom posted:3/31/2012 11:08:26 PM Tower6 posted:4/1/2012 9:17:39 AM Shadow, email me. [email protected]spooky1 posted:4/1/2012 10:51:12 AM Im into ghosts demons crptozoology,ufos afterlife, &im very spiritual. Theres been some assholes here latly but the regulars are real cool people & yes we jokes around lots too. Welcome aboard. Please log in or become a member to add a post.


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A tapestry takes different colors and cloths, and weaves them together into a beautiful design. That is what this Spain and Portugal tour—Iberian Tapestry—does. It weaves together the sights and cultures of Spain's and Portugal's most famous cities—Lisbon, Barcelona, Madrid, ...Read More.
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A habitat snapshot; The 2013 Upper Delaware BioBlitz
The sample collection and science arm of the Upper Delaware BioBlitz was comprised of nine teams of biologists in nine fields of expertise: aquatic macroinvertebrates, birds, botany, fish, fungi, herps, invertebrates, mammals, and mosses and lichens. The teams collaborated with each other; teams using nets in waterways captured fish, insects, crayfish and turtles and other herps with a single net. The high water curtailed some activities along the riverbanks and streams at first, but alternate sites were found and falling stream/river levels got sampling back on track for affected teams. The high, swift current helped in a few ways; yearling trout were found in abundance sheltering in high grass along the river. The weather got sunny after early morning and most of the teams were out collecting or surveying. Saturday was mostly clear and seasonable; a perfect day to be out in the field. Visitors who came to visit were treated to many interesting presentations and displays, and were able to participate in some activities such as mushroom hunting or birding walks. All manner of plant and animal life were on display at the individual team tables and team scientists were there to answer any questions. Most of the living specimens not needed for later analysis in the lab were released back into the wild at event's end.
As far as the results of the Upper Delaware BioBlitz, here is a statement from Steve Schwartz as posted a day after the event and shortly before this article went to press:
In all "972 distinct species were identified at the 2013 Upper Delaware BioBlitz according to the preliminary tally at the site at the close of the collection period at noon Saturday. Some teams had specimens they were going to continue to key out to identify back in their labs. The final tally will be well over 1,000 species for the 24-hour event. Thanks to everyone who participated including the teams of scientists, volunteers, sponsors, donors and event steering committee."
Here are the preliminary species counts by team:
Amphibians and reptiles, 16; aquatic macroinvertebrates, 60; birds, 54; botany, 222; fish, 27; fungi, 47; invertebrates, 457; mammals, 9; mosses and lichens, 80.
For more info and updated results, visit the Upper Delaware BioBlitz website at www.upperdelawarebioblitz.com or their Facebook page by searching for Upper Delaware BioBlitz. This is indeed a significant number for a 63.5 acre tract of land and is indicative of the rich wildlife diversity of this stretch of river we call the Upper Delaware.


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Flu Update to Students & Families
How do I know if I have the flu?
The symptoms of influenza include:
- Temperature 100 degrees or greater
- Cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue
- Generally the symptoms of the flu come on quickly
- Read more: Is It a Cold or the Flu? [pdf]
What do I do if I develop flu-like symptoms?
Residential Students
- Call the Health & Wellness Center for an appointment at (585) 385-8280.
Commuters, Faculty and Staff
Generally, people with the flu can manage themselves at home with little or no medical attention.
- Remain at home until you are fever free for 24 hours without using medications to lower your temperature.
High Risk Individuals
High Risk Individuals include people of any age with certain chronic medical conditions, including:
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Immune-suppression
- Heart, lung, liver, or kidney disease
- Pregnant women
- Adults 65 years and older
- Children younger than five years old
Individuals at high risk for developing complications from the Flu should consult with their health care provider immediately after developing flu-like symptoms, or following recent close contact with someone who has flu-like symptoms.
How can I stay healthy?
- Cough in your sleeve or cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water, especially after you cough, sneeze, or touch shared surfaces. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
- Clean shared surfaces (doorknobs, keyboards, phones, etc.) with disinfectant
- Do not share cups, eating utensils, smoking paraphernalia, lip balm, etc.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Get a seasonal flu vaccine when available.
- Eat a balanced diet; exercise on a regular basis; get plenty of rest.
Limit close contact with sick people; Try and stay at least 6 feet away
Close contact includes:
- Sharing eating or drinking utensils.
- Kissing or embracing.
- Sharing lip balms, smoking paraphernalia, or other things that touch the mouth or nose.
Close contact typically does NOT include:
- Walking by an infected person
- Sitting across from someone in an office or waiting room.
Upcoming Wellness Events
We are busy planning events for the upcoming semester. In the meantime, visit Fisher's campus calendar for more upcoming events.
Prepare a Flu Kit
Contents should include:
- A digital thermometer (everyone must purchase a thermometer!)
- Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen (NOT aspirin)
- Decongestants
- Cough drops and/or cough syrup
- Tissues
- Alcohol-based hand rub for hand hygiene
- Face masks in case you need to leave your room or home (for medical care, etc.) or if close contact with an ill individual is unavoidable in a living situation.
- Electrolyte drinks such as Gatorade
- Soups, crackers, and other comfort foods
What else do you need?
Copies of family health insurance/pharmacy insurance cards, and contact information for health care providers.


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Sofitel Melbourne On Collins is refined elegance with a spectacular location. An exquisite choice for conference, corporate and leisure guests.One of Australia's most luxurious hotels, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins is ideally located at the 'Paris' end of prestigious Collins Street in the heart of the city's premier dining, shopping, entertainment and business precincts. A multi-award winning hotel celebrating one of the most spectacular panoramic views over the city, stay within walking distance of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Tennis Centre and Princess and Regent Theatres.With 363 elegant and spacious light-filled rooms and suites start from level 36, ensuring the outlook from Bay to Botanic Gardens through floor to ceiling windows is always breathtaking. These rooms feature contemporary furnishings, marble bathrooms, modern technology including a television and ambient lighting operated by a touch screen control panel. Sofitel MyBed is a new experience to ensure guests the most peaceful of sleeps and are available in either King or Twin (large size single) bedding configurations.Enjoy the contemporary dining of No35, cosmopolitan cocktails in The Atrium Bar On 35 and sumptuous afternoon teas in Sofi's Lounge. Alternatively, experience the luxury of Club Sofitel, with exclusive accommodation, private check-in, wireless internet and business facilities, a lounge area with large screen plasma televisions and a fireplace around which you can enjoy a drink and evening canapés.For meetings and events, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins is one of the city's most comprehensive integrated hotel conference venue with 12 individual meeting spaces, includes the Grand Ballroom for 1000, tiered 362-seat auditorium, comprehensive audio visual facilities and car hoist.As Melbourne's "Hotel for the Arts", Sofitel Melbourne On Collins sponsors several arts organisations including the National Gallery Victoria, the Bell Shakespeare Company and has four regularly changing gallery areas.
Classic King Rooms are located on floors 36 to 47 with either one king size bed or two king singles, spectacular views over Melbourne city and parks.
One king size bed, Located on floors 36 to 47 overlooking the Yarra River, Federation Square and Port Phillip Bay.
The rooms are 36 square metres with 42 inch plasma television, high-end technology, marble bathroom with shower over bath, French products, Sofitel MyBed, rollaway bed or cot allowed.
One king size bed, bay views, 36 square metres, impressive views of the bay located on floors 36 to 47, 42 inch plasma television, high-end technology, marble bathroom with shower over bath, French products, Sofitel MyBed, rollaway bed or cot allowed.
One king size bed, open plan living area, corner bay views located from level 36 to 49, 50 square metres, large open-plan suite with combined sleeping and lounge areas, two window bays with 180 degree views, plasma screen television, high-end technology, bathroom with separate bath and shower, Sofitel MyBed. Rollaway or cot allowed.
One king size bed, separate living room, corner city or bay views located from level 36 to 49, 77 square meteres, two window bays with 180 degree views, Club Sofitel benefits: turn-down, breakfast, refreshments, drinks and canapés, business services. Two plasma televisions, high-end technology, marble bathroom with shower and bath. Divan and cot allowed.
Reservations must be cancelled within 24 hours to avoid a minimum cancellation fee of one night at the applicable rate.
Located at the top end of Collins Street near the corner of Collins and Spring Street.
Facilities: There are six accessible rooms without kitchen facilities, but room service is available. The restaurant and reception area are accessible. Valet parking is available from the hotel driveway. Bedroom: Door width is 835 millimetres. Air conditioning, television lights and the radio are all controlled from the touch panel located on the bedside cabinet. Bed height adjusters are also available upon request.Bathroom: The bathroom has wheel-in shower recess with a hand held shower spray and rails for the shower, and a shower chair is available on request. The bathroom is not able to accommodate a hoist. Door width is 780 millimetres. The toilet height is 500 millimetres from floor to seat. AS1428 standards for rails.


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The Fifth Third Bank Michigan State Fair is happening next weekend, August 30 – September 2 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Today, Blair Bowman, proprietor of the venue, fills us in on what makes this event one you don't want to miss.
There is a powerful groundswell of strong "can-do" attitude that has been growing across Michigan these past few years, as a community we are being compelled to re-think many old ideas about the way our missions are accomplished. We believe that the Fifth Third Bank Michigan State Fair is a prime example of this paradigm shift. The original Michigan State Fair was one of the state's most venerable traditions and public sector events, since 1905—but in recent years it had struggled financially and was eventually discontinued.
At nearly the exact same time, however, a new grass-roots movement toward–and interest in–the great natural resources, agriculture, cottage industry food and beverages, farm-to-table produce and similar endeavors has been dawning across the state. As many old career paths have shifted or ended, waves of new businesses are being born here. The new Michigan State Fair is now being produced as a private sector event at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, with title sponsor Fifth Third Bank, with no state funding involved. The Fair's aim is to celebrate and encourage the fresh new direction of the Michigan Agriculture Industry, while also maintaining the beloved traditions of our grand old State Fair.
Here are six things you don't want to miss:
- Live entertainment at the Fifth Third Bank Michigan State Fair features talented Michigan sons Marshall Crenshaw, George Bedard and Stewart Francke, as well as a full schedule of entertainers hailing from all across the state.
- The Shrine Circus at the State Fair, presented by Bright House Networks, features the most famous circus family in the world, the Flying Wallendas!
- The 2013 Fifth Third Bank Michigan State Fair will feature a farmers' market offering locally grown produce for the first time.
- The State Fair Beer Garden will be pouring Griffin Claw of Birmingham, Vander Mill Cider of Spring Lake, Kuhnhenn Brewing Company and Dragon Mead from Warren and North Peak Brewing Company of Traverse City, courtesy of Powers Distributing.
- The 2013 Fair will offer more carnival rides in the newly expanded Arnold Amusements Midway, presented by Wal-Mart.
- One of the most popular, longtime attractions of the Michigan State Fair has been the Butter Cow, a feat of dairy sculpture like no other! The 2013 Fifth Third Bank Michigan State Fair is very pleased to welcome the return of the Butter Cow, created by Mr. Tom Paul Fitzgerald, of Almont, retired instructor of art sculpting from Wayne State University. Mr. Fitzgerald was the sculptor of the Butter Cow for 18 previous years at the Michigan State Fair.
The Fifth Third Bank Michigan State Fair has also announced that in collaboration with the Detroit Shriners and the Metropolitan Detroit Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Fair will award $10, 000 in educational scholarship funds to deserving youth in cities across the state. The Urban Youth Agriculture Scholarship Program is aimed at increasing involvement and awareness of youth agriculture programs, and to promote farming, agriculture, and livestock management within the great state of Michigan. Details of all the Fair scholarship programs and applications are available on the Fifth Third Bank Michigan State Fair website.
Read more about the Fifth Third Bank Michigan State Fair on michigan.org and let us know if you'll be there!
Blair Bowman is the proprietor of the Suburban Collection Showplace, Diamond Conference Center and brand new Hyatt Place Hotel on Grand River Avenue in Novi, Michigan.


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Your Turn: Higher Taxes, Room To Park, And No Bull, Please
Diane Rutherford is off tonight, so Brian Ashley dug deep into the virtual mailbag for your comments, which had a decidedly St. Lawrence County emphasis to them.
it's going to cost more to shop in St. Lawrence County because sales tax is going up. Governor Cuomo signed legislation authorizing the county to raise it's share of the sales tax from 3 to 4 percent. The additional revenue is supposed to drop property taxes.
And Joe Burke commented via Facebook, "So now it will give those people in St. Lawrence county an even bigger reason to shop in Watertown. Tax in Jefferson County is a 1/4 percent point less."
The Village of Potsdam is planning to put an RV park off Pine Street. Not everyone is happy.
A Macomb woman is frightened to come out of her house, afraid she'll be attacked by a bull and some longhorn streer being allowed to roam in her neighborhood.
One anonymous poster wrote "She should have someone stay around and shoot the animals that are scaring her. One cow or bull would put a lot of meat in her freezer. If the owner can't control his animals, he deserves to lose a few."
April McIntosh writes "I am not sure what laws govern cattle, however there are leash laws in most towns pertaining to dogs so I would think there should be laws pertaining to cattle running loose all the time."
And finally, from Marcia Wilson Harmon Martin: :Steak anyone?"
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- Pullover ease. Slight contoured fit.
- Lined.
- Shell and lining: 100% Rayon. Machine wash; do not dry clean. Imported.
- Hits at the lower hip (26" from shoulder).
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Stretch elastic runs through serpentine criss-cross links in four rows, making a bold statement at the waist.
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- Black patent tabs. 4-snap back.
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Haberdashery details—like tab-and-button trim and a crisp cuff—give this 5" short a polished presence. 99% Cotton, 1% Spandex. Machine wash, separately; tumble dry low. Imported.
- Dark wash.
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To show you how poor of a coach D'Antoni is, I say you need to look no further than the coaching capabilities of Tom Thibodeau. The man has his own legitimate MVP candidate in Derrek Rose, just like us, but his team has been plagued by injuries. Noah and Boozer have only played 9 games together, yet, they are right behind the Miami Heat for the second best team in the East.
The Bull's injured roster is not that much better than ours. HOWEVER, defense is what rules the NBA, and Tommy knows how to coach defense.
Now I know a bunch of you D'Antoni fanatics (lovable bunch that you are) are going to scream we beat the Bulls twice... but, I will have you at least contemplate the fact that we match up pretty well with that team, and it is highly unlikely we would win a 7 game series against them.