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Issue Brief #3569 on Agriculture
April 18, 2012
April 18, 2012 | Issue Brief on Agriculture
Government interference in the sugar market hurts consumers and food manufacturers by driving up the price of sugar, threatening competitive farmers and ranchers by jeopardizing export growth, and weakening the U.S. economy by diverting resources from more competitive uses. This Depression-era program, which was supposed to end in 1940, has outlived its intended lifespan by 72 years.[1] It should be abolished.
How Trade Barriers Increase Sugar Prices
The U.S. government artificially inflates sugar prices by imposing quotas that cap the amount that food manufacturers and consumers in the United States can buy from producers in other countries. If a bakery or a candy company wants to import more sugar than is allowed under the government's quota, it must pay a prohibitive tariff of 15.36 cents per pound for raw sugar.[2] At current prices, that works out to a whopping 62 percent tariff rate.
Economist Milton Friedman once argued: "There are so many stupid things that government is doing that, clearly, it would be in the self-interest of the public at large to have repealed. Who would—who can really on logical grounds defend sugar quotas? There's no way of defending sugar quotas."[3] This has not stopped domestic sugar producers from trying. However, a close examination shows that many of their arguments are misleading. Here are some of those arguments—in their own words—along with the facts.
Falsehood #1: The sugar program is a "no-cost" policy.[4]
Fact: According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in March, the price of raw sugar was 40 percent higher in the United States than in the rest of the world.[5] Although the sugar program does not directly transfer funds from the federal government to sugar producers, it cannot accurately be called a "no-cost" program, since it increases prices for everyone who buys sugar or sugar-containing products.
Economist Gordon Tullock explained how sugar tariffs and similar government policies impose additional costs on the U.S. economy:
As a successful theft will stimulate other thieves to greater industry and require greater investment in protective measures, so each successful…creation of a tariff will stimulate greater diversion of resources to attempts to organize further transfers of income.[6]
As long as the government has the ability to hand out favors to some industries and punish others, resources will be diverted away from productive private-sector activities to fund lobbying campaigns in Washington, D.C. This is true for all industries, not just sugar. However, sugar producers have invested heavily in lobbying activities and political donations relative to the size of their industry. Sugar accounts for just 1.9 percent of the value of total U.S. crop production, but sugar producers fund 55 percent of crop-related political action committee (PAC) donations and 34.2 percent of crop-related lobbying expenses.[7] This behavior can result in "crony capitalism"—a system in which business success depends on a close relationship with the government.
Falsehood #2: "Sugar policy didn't cost taxpayers a dime in '02, '03, '04, '05, '06, '07, '08, '09, '10, '11 and is expected to run at no cost through 2021." [8]
Fact: U.S. sugar policy costs taxpayers millions of dimes per year. According to the U.S. International Trade Commission, the sugar program imposes a $49 million net cost on the economy.[9] According to a study commissioned by the Sweetener Users Association, the program costs consumers $2.9 billion to $3.5 billion.[10] According to a study by the American Enterprise Institute, the program costs consumers $2.4 billion per year, with a net economic cost of $1 billion per year.[11]
Sugar policy costs taxpayers by making them pay a little extra every time they buy a box of Lucky Charms, a Honey Bun, a package of Twizzlers, or anything else that contains sugar.
Falsehood #3: "One-sided trade deals force the U.S. to import sugar from 41 countries regardless of our needs." [12]
Fact: There is not a single person in the United States who is forced to import sugar from other countries. However, more than 313 million Americans are forced to pay inflated prices for sugar.
Sugar industry lobbyists have repeatedly subverted U.S. trade policy and made it more difficult for trade negotiators to expand U.S. export opportunities. For example, during free trade negotiations with Australia, U.S. negotiators allowed Australia to maintain barriers to U.S. exports in exchange for keeping U.S. sugar restrictions in place.[13] Today, the American Sugar Alliance is undermining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade talks by demanding that sugar not be a part of the negotiations.[14]
The sugar industry's stance is particularly damaging to U.S. farmers and ranchers. U.S. agricultural exports have doubled over the past 10 years, and America's farmers and livestock producers increasingly rely on foreign markets for their livelihood. Unfortunately, every country has its own version of a sugar lobby working to keep out competitive U.S. agricultural products.[15] If the United States will not open its market to affordable foreign sugar, why should we expect Japan, China, and other lucrative markets to accept affordable U.S. farm exports?
Falsehood #4: "The American sweetener industry has a positive annual impact of $21.1 billion on the U.S. economy, and adds 372,000 direct and indirect jobs in 42 states." [16]
Fact: According to a 2006 study by the U.S. Department of Commerce, "For each one sugar growing and harvesting job saved through high U.S. sugar prices, nearly three confectionery manufacturing jobs are lost."[17] In general, trade barriers do not increase employment; they just shift the composition of jobs away from competitive industries toward those favored by the government.
As Adam Smith explained in 1776, removing barriers to imported sugar would have a positive impact on the U.S. economy: "If a foreign country can supply us with a commodity cheaper than we ourselves can make it, better buy it of them with some part of the produce of our own industry, employed in a way in which we have some advantage."[18]
What to Do About Sugar
According to the American Sugar Alliance, 71 percent of Americans prefer to buy homegrown sugar, even if foreign sugar is cheaper.[19] Consumers deserve the opportunity to prove whether this is true. The government should give Americans that choice by removing caps on sugar imports. Congress is now working on reauthorization of the farm bill, which offers a perfect opportunity to eliminate the sugar program.
Bryan Riley is Jay Van Andel Senior Analyst in Trade Policy in the Center for International Trade and Economics at The Heritage Foundation. Wesley Gwinn and Kyle Niewoehner from The Heritage Foundation's Young Leaders Program provided valuable research assistance.
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[1]Jose Alvarez and Leo C. Polopolus, "The History of U.S. Sugar Protection," University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, revised June 2002, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/sc019 (accessed April 9, 2012).
[2]U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, "Sugar and Sweeteners: Policy," http://www.ers.usda.gov/Briefing/Sugar/Policy.htm#loan (accessed April 9, 2012).
[3]Russell Roberts, "An Interview with Milton Friedman," Library of Economics and Liberty, September 4, 2006, http://www.econlib.org/library/Columns/y2006/Friedmantranscript.html (accessed April 9, 2012).
[4]Testimony of Ray Van Driessche representing the Michigan Sugar Company, Field Hearing on the 2012 Farm Bill, Committee on Agriculture, U.S. Senate, East Lansing, MI, May 31, 2011, http://www.sugaralliance.org/images/stories/Testimony_Van_Driessche.pdf (accessed April 9, 2012).
[5]U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, "World and U.S. Sugar and Corn Sweetener Prices," http://www.ers.usda.gov/Briefing/Sugar/Data.htm (accessed April 9, 2012).
[6]Gordon Tullock, "The Welfare Costs of Tariffs, Monopolies, and Theft," Western Economic Journal (June 1967), p. 231, http://cameroneconomics.com/tullock%201967.pdf (accessed April 9, 2012).
[7]Center for Responsive Politics, "Lobbying Spending Database: Crop Production and Basic Processing," http://www.opensecrets.org/lobby/indusclient.php?id=A01&year=2011 (accessed April 9, 2012); "PAC Contributions to Federal Candidates," http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/industry.php?txt=A01&cycle=2012 (accessed April 9, 2012); and U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service, "Agricultural Statistics 2011," http://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Ag_Statistics/2011/index.asp (accessed April 9, 2012).
[8]American Sugar Alliance, "More Sugar Facts," http://www.sugaralliance.org/more-sugar-facts.html (accessed April 13, 2012).
[9]U.S. International Trade Commission, "The Economic Impact of Significant U.S. Import Restraints," August 2011, pp. 2–25, http://www.usitc.gov/publications/332/pub4253.pdf (accessed April 9, 2012).
[10]John Beghin and Amani Elobeid, "The Impact of the U.S. Sugar Program," November 17, 2011, http://sugarreform.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/The-Impact-of-the-U.S.-Sugar-Program-Beghin-Elobeid-Report-11.17.11.pdf (accessed April 9, 2012).
[11]Michael K. Wohlgenant, "Sweets for the Sweet: The Costly Benefits of the US Sugar Program," American Enterprise Institute, July 12, 2011, http://www.aei.org/paper/economics/fiscal-policy/federal-budget/sweets-for-the-sweet-the-costly-benefits-of-the-us-sugar-program/ (accessed April 9, 2012).
[12]American Sugar Alliance, "More Sugar Facts," http://www.sugaralliance.org/more-sugar-facts.html (accessed April 13, 2012).
[13]Aaron Lucas, "A Sticky State of Affairs: Sugar and the U.S.–Australia Free-Trade Agreement," Free Trade Bulletin, February 9, 2004, http://www.freetrade.org/pubs/ftbs/ftb-008.html (accessed April 9, 2012).
[14]American Sugar Alliance, "U.S.-Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: Probable Economic Effect of Providing Duty-Free Treatment for Imports," Submission for U.S. International Trade Commission Investigations TA-131-034 and TA-2104-026, March 2, 2010, p. 6.
[15]U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, "Value of U.S. Agricultural Trade by Fiscal Year," http://www.ers.usda.gov/Data/FATUS/DATA/XMS1935fy.xls (accessed April 9, 2012).
[16]American Sugarbeet Growers Association, "Benefits of Current Policy," http://www.americansugarbeet.org/us-sugar-policy/benefits-of-current-policy.html (accessed April 10, 2012).
[17]U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, "Employment Changes in U.S. Food Manufacturing: The Impact of Sugar Prices," February 2006, p. 2, http://www.ita.doc.gov/media/Publications/pdf/sugar06.pdf (accessed April 9, 2012).
[18]Adam Smith, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, http://www.econlib.org/library/Smith/smWN13.html (accessed April 9, 2012).
[19]American Sugar Alliance, "More Sugar Facts," http://www.sugaralliance.org/more-sugar-facts.html (accessed April 13, 2012).


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SEMINOLE - There was more to Holland G. Mangum than the public legacy he left behind.
To his family, he was a "source of strength."
"I lived with him this last year and got to know him as more than my grandfather. I got to know him as a man," said Dale Triplett, his eldest grandson.
Triplett recited a long list of adjectives that he said best described his "G-dad," some drawing laughter from the audience.
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In short: Excellent Race, well organisedIn full: I thoroughly enjoyed this race, as indeed I did last year. The scenery is lovely, obviously helped with the great weather we had this year and last. I thought the medal was a nice touch, definitely looking forward to next year, although I suspect my luck with the weather may be running out! Date of review: November 15, 2012
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In short: A must doIn full: First race for me and had a fantastic race. Nice PB to finish the morning off. Sadly I will be marshalling next year so won't enjoy it again for a while but will definitely enter when I can.Fantastic reception all round and good job to the marshals Will definitely recommend to anyone Date of review: November 15, 2012
In short: nice run through pleasant countryside, well organised.In full: just too echo previous reviewers this is a nice, well-organised 10miler with little or no traffic, in fact can't remember a single car!But, just in case anyones think of doing this as a first time race, remember, no showers or changing facilities, so if it had been like Billericay the week before where we got drenched! it may not be quite so much fun. Other than that, all good, nice medal to get slung in the bag with all the others, pity I didn't read the small print and bring an extra t shirt, but thats my own fault - some runners prefer medals, me, I'd like a new pair of socks as a memento, but don't suppose I'm in a majority there!Date of review: November 13, 2012
In short: An excellent 10 mile race in the Essex countrysideIn full: This is a must do race for me. It is very local but its also a decent course; perfect to see where you are with training. The weather this year couldn't have been better and the medal at the end was a nice change - not that I disliked the t-shirts previously. Well done to Grange Farm, all of the marshalls and supporters for another great Stebbing 10. Date of review: November 12, 2012
In short: Great RaceIn full: I ran a lousy race, but that's my fault. The event was very well organised, very friendly, and a lovely route. Well signposted and marshalled. Unusual medal, with the poppy centre - very attractive. It's going into the diary for next year.Date of review: November 12, 2012
In short: Great day outIn full: This was my very first race and I couldn't of wished for a nicer day. The weather was perfect and the scenery was lovely.As a near beginner, 10 miles is my limit at the moment, but the course proved to be quite flat and forgiving. The exception being the hill from 6.5 to 8 miles which was a nice challenge, after which it seemed to flatten out for a nice kick home.Many thanks to the organisors for providing an excellent event and to the marshalls for cheering us on (trust me, I needed it!)Looking forward to next year already.Date of review: November 12, 2012
In short: This is a must for you race calendar!In full: Second time running this event and loved it even more this time. Organisation is good, course is good with nice scenery and good ups and downs. Service at the start is lovely. I moaned last year about no medal and this year there was a great medal. All in all I would definetly recommend this race and will definetly be back next yesr!Date of review: November 12, 2012
In short: Great race, well organised, loved the medalIn full: Less 'would you do it again?' than 'why didn't I run this one before?'. Great course and organisation, lovely village atmosphere and people, pre-race service was special as was the medal at the end. Plus glorious sunny day and autumn scenery. Can't ask for more!Date of review: November 11, 2012
In short: Lovely race through pretty countryside and good organisation!In full: A great 10 miler with a decent mix of quick and not-so-quick runners. Nice minutes silence at start for Remembrance day. Route was quite despite all road and a tiny bit of undulation made it less dull than a flat race. Nice atmosphere and medal. Definitely on my list to come back to. I did a 3 min pb, but that's more a reflection of it being 2 years since I last ran a 10 miler! Date of review: November 11, 2012
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We know the comparison of the pope to the Antichrist might shock some readers, but it's not a statement we make lightly. In fact, the spirit of Antichrist isn't limited just to the Antichrist predicted in Revelation but applies to anyone who positions himself against or in place of Christ.
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The Lord warned us there would be many coming in His Name saying "'I am the Christ' and will mislead many" (Matt 24:5). He could not have meant there would be all sorts of people going around verbalizing that they are Jesus Christ. That wouldn't mislead many at all. Rather, it is by identity theft. Crafty identity thieves pit themselves against the people they violate, becoming their counterfeits in an attempt to steal from them. They use an array of deceptive, indirect methods to convince others they are the person whose identity they have assumed. So they are "anti" who they claim to be. The catholic religion is antichrist because it attempts to steal Christ's True identity as our Mediator (1 Tim 2:5) by elevating priests who falsely assume that position, and Mary who is "prayed" to as such. They attempt to steal Christ's rightful position as the One worthy of worship (Rev 5) by making the pope and all his worldly "glory" the focal point, therefore diverting worship away from Christ and to the pope. Many are misled by this ultimate identity theft. It is absolutely satanic. It is the spirit of the antichrist (1 John 4:3). Catholics are not alone. Charismatics undermine the sole Authority of God's Word by overriding it with random "revelations" and "special messages from God". It's an unwitting attempt to usurp the authority of Christ. It is the spirit of the antichrist – identity theft of The One True Lord. Preachers set up as the ruling hierarchy in their local church are yet another example. Competing with Christ for control of the church they subtly attempt to rob Him of His rightful position as Head of it. It's identity theft. It's the spirit of the antichrist. Instead of following Christ in submission, pastors like this take the position of supreme rule for themselves and demand the flock to follow them unconditionally instead of Christ, all the while, using His Name to do it. May we all be aware of the many antichrists that are in the world today (1 John 2:18) (1 John 4:3).
wow i just got here and the post been up two days ago , i figured more defenders of the RCC,would be here . i pray and hope the people we are praying for and plead and love so dearly are listening to pastor john series on importance of the false teachings of Rome, i pray Lord that the scales come off like that of Paul in Acts ,and you Holy Spirit fill there conscience with the true author of divine truth and who's real seat of the Holy Father is in Heaven , may the words of scripture be honey in there stomachs and not to continue to be bitter.
I am so grateful for receiving wisdom from the Holy Spirit.
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Volume, length and fun is what this hairstyle is all about. This young woman has her hair long with tight, springy curls. Hair extensions give that extra twist that looks very chic. At the forehead, the fringe is straight and sweeps across at the forehead.For this look, the hair is cut long.This hair colour is a very light blonde with black hair extensions.
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Bike Trailer or Kids Bike seat or Cargo Bike? In Part One of this series, we explored a general overview of traveling with children by bike, some general considerations that will help you select a suitable bike for the job, and the benefits and challenges of choosing the bike over the car. In this post (Part Two) of this series, we will examine some of the different types of bikes available to carry kids, such as a child bike seat, bike trailer, and cargo bikes. We conclude this series in Part Three with some rider profiles and other resources to help you decide how to travel with children by bike.
(Note: While we are endeavoring to give a comprehensive overview, we can not possibly discuss all available options here. We hope to give you a good amount of information to make an informed decision, or a good starting point should you decide to do more research. Please send us feedback to info at yubabikes dot com.)
What are the options for traveling by bicycle with children?
There are various types of bicycles and accessories that are suited to carrying your kids and gear by bike. The best solution for you will be a decision based on your individual riding needs, personal preference, and available budget (as discussed in Part One of this series). This post (Part Two) will give an overview of the various types of bikes available, some of the pros and cons of each style, and then explore some of the brands and products in each type.


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>Runner's World - My Event Ratings>
In short: Well organised eventIn full: 17 laps of the Cyclo-park in Gravesends, Kent meandering up and down. Pretty fast course despite the ups and downs and challenging enough not to get bored lap after lap. Chip timed. Excellent organisation. Big thumbs up.Date of review: June 5, 2012
In short: Great off-road marathonIn full: A very well organised event. Nice medal, mug and technical vest. Nice to get off the roads and run in a rural setting. Very friendly and supportive marshals. Well worth doing and a refreshing change from the big city marathons.Date of review: May 22, 2012
In short: This one is as good as it gets.!In full: Great organisation, great marshals, great spectators, great crowd of runners. Undulating course!Date of review: May 14, 2012
In short: Decent 1st effort but victim of the weatherIn full: Decent 1st effort at organising a big city (or town?) marathon. If the day had better weather there would have been few problems. Biggest problems were no space blankets at the finish and the long wait to reclaim your bag (and dry clothes). The marshals, water stops and spectators were nothing short of superb. Hope this event goes from strength to strength as they could make it special.Date of review: May 2, 2012
In short: A well organised low key marathon.In full: My 3rd succssive year at Gloucester so that tells you they are doing something right. Much better now that the race numbers are sent via mail (no need to register on the day) and that the finish line back to the Race HQ is 100 yards and not a mile away!Very well organised. A little expensive TBH. Shame about the lack of hot water for showers too.Date of review: January 23, 2012
In short: Good November MarathonIn full: A slick and well organised marathon. 3 laps with some gentle undulations. Friendly marshalls. Perfect weather made it ideal running conditions. Only downside was that there was no chip map at the start so everyone gets the "gun time" as their offical time.Date of review: November 25, 2011
In short: Scenic off road marathonIn full: A very scenic and undulating off road marathon. Rolls up and down but no long climbs up or down, just short and sharp. Plenty of water stations but get a little sparse towards the end of the course. Mile markers every 3rd mile that were pretty accurate with the exception of the 24th mile marker that was 0.60 miles too late. Course came bang on distance. Given the race fees I expect a little bit more than a gernic medal and cotton t-shirt! However, the 9bars in the goody bag were welcome. Date of review: November 7, 2011
In short: 12 laps, 24 hills. :-(In full: 12 x 3.5k laps around Weald Country Park. 2 tough climbs per lap - well, they don't start off being that tough by lap by lap they getting longer and higher. Well organised event with chip timing from the Go Beyond Ultra crew. Free tea, coffee and cake available for competitors. T-shirt and medal as momento's and reasonably cheap to enter. Will probably be back next year for the 3rd successive year.Date of review: October 31, 2011
In short: Tough out and back!In full: Well organised and well marshalled race. Tricky underfoot with tree roots, loose stones and sticking out stones all covered in Autumn leaves! Great event with some very nice personal touches (t-shirt with all of the competitors and marshalls names on, your name on your race number etc). Maybe a little pricey but still good value!Date of review: October 24, 2011
In short: Super FlatIn full: Very well organised and marshalled course. Super flat course with some very slight gradients. Ideal autumn marathon for an assault on your PB.Date of review: October 19, 2011
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36th Lewis-McChord soldier death of 2012
TACOMA, Wash. - A soldier who was killed Saturday in Afghanistan was the 36th death in 2012 from troops based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
The Defense Department says 20-year-old Pfc. Markie T. Sims of Citra, Fla., was killed by a roadside bomb.
He was part of the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team that deployed in November and is due to return in August to the base near Tacoma.
The News Tribune reports Sims is the unit's third fatality during the deployment.
The 36 deaths in 2012 mark the deadliest year for Lewis-McChord soldiers since 2009 when 39 were killed. The deadliest year in the decade was 2007 when 92 Lewis-McChord soldiers lost their lives during the Iraq War surge.


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When Parenthood returns for its fifth season on NBC this fall, Monica Potter's character, Kristina, will be back with a new attitude - and a new look.
Potter unveiled her new blond bob on Twitter this week, E! Online reports. "The new hair!!" she tweeted, along with a picture.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (322 votes).
In short: Good flattish race through some good sceneryIn full: Overall it was a good race. Few niggles with the start, and odd traffic problem on the way round. Apart from that was an excellent race. Number and spacing of water stations was a godsend, and other races could learn a thing or two. Will definitely be back again for this oneDate of review: October 15, 2007
In short: Fantastic first half-marathonIn full: Great race through lovely, scenic countryside, and past some very tempting pubs. I'm really please to have made this my first half-marathon, and i'll definitely be back for next year. The race organiser was very helpful and answered lots of questions via the forum and e-mail. Nice touch to give out glass souvenier for 25th Anniversary race. Give this race a try in 2008!Date of review: October 15, 2007
In short: Enjoyed this race again, despite not quite doing enough training.In full: Start was better than last year.Date of review: October 15, 2007
In short: Start problems still not overcomeIn full: Change of course at start and general start did not work again, although i don't know what the solution is, but as we all had chips i was'nt that bothered the rest was as good as ever, liked the glass memento thoughDate of review: October 15, 2007
In short: A real mess at the start, great afterIn full: The start of this race did not work at all. The route included a lap of a park, but the faster runners then ran into the slower main pack who were just crossing the line. However, following this rather shambolic start, the race was great. A few hills, but mainly flat parkland and country lanes.I'm sure the organisers will fix the starting issues for next year!Date of review: October 15, 2007
In short: Very good raceIn full: A very good race. Good for beginners. Maybe cut out the loops at the beginning. Other than that well done the organisers- excellent goody bag, medal and teeshirt at the end. Other race organisers in Cumbria please take note!Date of review: October 15, 2007
In short: Poor travel directions, lack of clarity as to where to collect race numbers, organisers had lost my timing chip, when did it start - never heard the gun, people just seemed to shffle forwards ???Date of review: October 15, 2007
In short: Great sites , good facilities , nice eventIn full: Really well run event with lovely scenery , too many cars however for such a big event in particular on the route back , down to single file running in places to avoid traffic - no easy answers i realise.Date of review: October 15, 2007
In short: Still my favourite despite....In full: one or two wee problems. Us leisure runners like a bit of a 'proper' start - build-up from an MC, cheering, a starting pistol...not, 'oh, oh, here's the start line, better get going!' And we definitely don't like the aggressive whistle of the cycling race steward as he tries to negotiate the leaders through the massed ranks of those that keep these events going. Some respect whistling man! Also no covers over the cattle grids - potential disaster! But...this is STILL my favourite half. Beautiful Cumbrian scenery and a great team of volunteers make this a peach of a run. 'Nice' is an abused term these days, but nevertheless there is just something nice about this whole event. I have done the past 4 and I will be there for number 5 next year. Date of review: October 14, 2007
In short: A good event with a few ups and downs to keep you focused.Date of review: October 14, 2007
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The Count of Monte Cristo: Gankutsuou
Act 15: The End of Happiness, the Beginning of Truth
Episode 15 | TV-MA
Aboard his spaceship, the Count of Monte Cristo tells Albert about an old friend who was betrayed and imprisoned. Back home, Franz is close to learning an important secret.
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This 36 long USMG Soft Rifle Case is the soft-sided solution you need for carrying your full-size Rifle, Airsoft Gun or Paintball marker, magazines, sidearm, and other gear with ease! The case is padded on each side, and all around the edges to protect your marker in transit and help maintain the settings on your sightsthe case protects you from the scope bump that affects the impact point of your Rounds!
Internal straps hold your marker and some accessories securely in place during transit. The outside pocket is ready to welcome your magazines, a shallow toolkit, kneepads, a sidearm... Keep all the gear specific to your marker together with the USMG Soft Rifle Case!
The padded handle is comfortable to hold, even when the bag is loaded with all your gear, and the included shoulder strap lets you strap the bag across your back when you need to haul that gear a long way to the staging area!
Operators will be interested to know that this case works equally well with duty-issue gear as it does for less lethal launchers and the paintball guns we use in our sport! Protect your investments, keep your relevant gear together, and carry your marker in comfort with the USMG Soft Rifle Case!
Key Features:
- 36 long
- Padded sides and edges
- Heavy-duty zippers
- Shoulder sling
- Internal load-securing straps
The new RAP4 Paintball Gun Marker bag is 36" long with protected upper and lower
foam padding. It is perfect to store your rifle and pistol. The gun and rifle are secure to
the bag with the securing straps.
The outer pocket can store your magazine pouch with your magazine in it. It can also
store, pods, hoppers and air tanks.
The US Military Gear (USMG) Hard Cover Rifle Case is 40 inches long to store and protect pretty much any paintball marker or rifle. You can store and transport your marker in this case without having to remove the barrel, handguard, or your air-through stock, as these tough cases are designed to accommodate full size markers, fully assembled!
This hard case features a molded-in handle and thick-walled construction for durability. The high-density foam inside offers excellent protection and the latches keep the case securely closed. This case is lockable and airline approved, so you can travel the country or the world to play paintball, train, or deploy.
The USMG Hard Cover Rifle Case is equally ready to accept paintball markers and duty-issue firearms, and can pull double duty at home or at work protecting the gear that completes your mission!
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If you don't have a permit to hunt buck deer in Utah this fall, your next chance to get one begins June 17, 2010. That's when Northern Region rifle and muzzleloader permits that were not taken in this year's big game draw go on sale.
Most of Utah's buck deer permits were taken in the draw, but 5,500 Northern Region rifle and muzzleloader permits are still available.
Bull elk permits to hunt during Utah's general season also go on sale June 17, 2010.
You can buy a permit starting at 7 a.m. at the DWR's website (wildlife.utah.gov [2]) and from DWR offices and more than 300 hunting license agents across Utah.
The website will be busy
"Our website will be busy on the morning of June 17," says Judi Tutorow, wildlife licensing coordinator for the DWR. "If the site reaches the maximum number of people it can serve, a message will pop up indicating the site has reached its full capacity.
"If that happens, stay on the site and be patient," she says. "You should be able to access the site again in just a few minutes."
When did permits sell out in 2009?
In 2009, buck deer permits that were not taken in the 2009 draw went on sale on June 11. Permits to hunt in the Northern Region sold out on June 13, just two days after they went on sale.
General bull elk permits also went on sale on June 11 last year.
Permits to hunt on spike-only units sold out on Aug. 28. Permits to hunt on any-bull units sold out on Sept. 28.
For more information, call the nearest Division of Wildlife Resources office or the DWR's Salt Lake City office at 801-538-4700.
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B&B Valentina
In the heart of the historic centre of Orvieto, among the quiet and picturesque alleys, stands our house, Valentina's. We are conveniently located near historical and cultural attractions, just a few steps away from the Duomo (20mt) and the Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo.
The bedrooms, which are sound proof have been recently re-modelled and include free wireless, private bathrooms, showers, hairdryers, air conditioning, TV, your choice of single or double beds and a private entrance.
Our family run accommodation makes you feel the warmth and welcome of Italian hospitality and we are always ready with information, if desired.
Everyone who stays at Valentina's will enjoy a relaxing, unique holiday: immerse yourself in the local culture, and make it your home! Fall in love with Orvieto's art, history, cultural events, shopping, cafes, wineries, trattorias and restaurants and nightclubs and don't miss the local cuisine and the great wines!
Orvieto, thanks to its position, is also the perfect base for visiting the most beautiful localities and art towns of Umbria, high Latium and low Tuscany.
Rome is 1 hour by train and Florence is 1.5 hours by train.
Note: 3 Days cancellation policy
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
B&B Facilities & Policies
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast Not Included
- Cable TV
- Cots available
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Free City Maps
- Free WiFi
- Hair Dryers
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Laundry Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- No Curfew
- Non Smoking
- Taxes not included
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- Towels Included
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 3 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
DirectionsShow MapHide Map
Orvieto is situated in Umbria (central Italy) halfway between Florence and Rome. It is very easy to reach either by car or train.
By Car:
From the Autostrada del Sole A1 , exit to Orvieto. Orvieto is 120 Km (75 miles) north of Rome and 160 Km (100 miles) south of Florence.
By Train:
Orvieto is on the main Italian Railway link: Milano-Roma. Trains leave Rome every 2 hours during the day.
Once you reach the Station in Orvieto you can take the Funicolare for one stop to Piazza Cahen, then take a minibus in the direction of Piazza Della Repubblica and stop in Piazza Corsica where you will find our street.
Located Near
The B&B is locate d behind the big staircase of Piazza del Popolo right in the centre of the city 5 minutes walking distance from the Cathedral.
Affittacamere is located very close to restaurants, bar and shops.


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Topic: problems with rails.
First off, let me say that i am totally new at this RoR, and i 'm writting my first rails app, following the tutorial at : http://www.onlamp.com/pub/a/onlamp/2006 tml?page=2
please bear with me if this is a noob mistake that is just wasting some time .
Ok so basically i followed the rubyonrails.com link to isntalling dev kit on mac os, and got to a point where i had to install mysql, and since this is my personal machine , i really did not want to have mysql on it.. Since i have a Desktop that was lying around, i installed ubuntu on it, apache2, mysql5, configured all users, etc.. and was up and running in no time.
Now im making my first rails app, and get to the point where i have to do the scaffold :
ruby script\generate scaffold recipe recipe
this comes to a halt with this error message :
dyld: NSLinkModule() error
dyld: Library not loaded: /usr/local/mysql/lib/mysql/libmysqlclient.15.dylib
Referenced from: /usr/local/lib/ruby/gems/1.8/gems/mysql-2.7/lib/mysql.bundle
Reason: image not found
Trace/BPT trap
investigate a bit, get to this forum but on this link :
ok so it seems to be a database problem, since its not local, so I go into my database.yml file and start to change the settings from socket, to host ( with ip from machine in lan that has the db).
try the scaffold again, and now i get this BIG error
~/rails/cookbook charlesromestant$ ruby script/generate scaffold recipe recipe
/usr/local/lib/ruby/1.8/yaml.rb:133:in `load': syntax error on line 24, col -1: `test: (ArgumentError)
adapter: mysql
database: cookbook_test
username: dev
#socket: /tmp/mysql.sock
adapter: mysql
database: cookbook_production
username: dev
password: $$$$$$$$$$
# socket: /tmp/mysql.sock
' from /usr/local/lib/ruby/1.8/yaml.rb:133:in `load'
from /usr/local/lib/ruby/gems/1.8/gems/rails-1.2.3/lib/initializer.rb:523:in `database_configuration'
from /usr/local/lib/ruby/gems/1.8/gems/rails-1.2.3/lib/initializer.rb:228:in `initialize_database'
from /usr/local/lib/ruby/gems/1.8/gems/rails-1.2.3/lib/initializer.rb:88:in `process'
from /usr/local/lib/ruby/gems/1.8/gems/rails-1.2.3/lib/initializer.rb:43:in `run'
from ./script/../config/../config/environment.rb:13
from /usr/local/lib/ruby/site_ruby/1.8/rubygems/custom_require.rb:27:in `require'
from /usr/local/lib/ruby/gems/1.8/gems/rails-1.2.3/lib/commands/generate.rb:1
from /usr/local/lib/ruby/site_ruby/1.8/rubygems/custom_require.rb:27:in `require'
from script/generate:3
now my database has the development and the deploy databases created. as is in the tutorial
Please advise, it seems to be a linking or library missing error, due to the fact that i dont have mysql on my machine ( even though i did do the gem install mysql)
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Topic: Integration Test Problem
I am following along with a tutorial and have stumbled into a problem. One of my integration tests is failing and I am not sure why. The part of the test that is failing looks like this:
def reads_rss
get "/catalog/rss"
assert_response :success
assert_template "catalog/rss"
assert_equal "application/xml", response.headers["type"]
assert_tag :tag => "channel",
:children =>
{ :count => 10, :only =>
{:tag => "item"}}
Book.latest.each do |book|
assert_tag :tag => "title", :content => book.title
When running an integration test this is the error that it gives me:
DEPRECATION WARNING: end_form_tag is deprecated and will be removed from Rails 2
.0 See http://www.rubyonrails.org/deprecation for details. (called from _run_rh
tml_47app47views47catalog47_search_box46rhtml at C:/rails/store/config/../app/vi
Finished in 2.328 seconds.
1) Failure:
[test/integration/browsing_and_searching_test.rb:30:in `reads_rss'
test/integration/browsing_and_searching_test.rb:12:in `test_browsing_the_site'
gration.rb:453:in `run']:
<"application/xml"> expected but was
<"application/xml; charset=utf-8">.
2 tests, 60 assertions, 1 failures, 0 errors
I am pretty sure the problem comes from the assert_equal "application/xml", response.headers["type"] portion of the test but am not sure why? Any help would be appreciated.


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Power line opposition
"I am currently working on the Communications Merit Badge for Boy Scouts, and one of the requirements is to go to a public meeting. I decided to go to a Harris Township meeting, and something I heard here really concerned me.
A man came in from the American Transmission Company (ATC) and said that they were planning a route to connect two substations in the U.P. with new power lines.
In the original planning they were going to choose the two "most efficient" routes. It turns out that parts of both routes will go through private property. If this construction project does go through, many different problems arise. One of the big problems of this is that by having these power lines on resident's private properties, the overall price of it could go down as much as 10-15 percent. This would be a very big downfall if these residents decided to sell there house, and move.
Another big problem with the new powers lines would be that many health risks arise. The closer you live to the power lines, the higher the risk. As it turns out, there are many families that would live within 100 feet of these power lines, some as close as 35 feet. Millions of dollars have been invested in research in finding the health risks of living next to power lines. This research has proven that if you live next to high voltage power lines you have a higher risk of getting leukemia, stunted growth, and other related conditions. British Medical Journal says, "Children living within 650 feet of power lines had a 70 percent greater risk for leukemia than children living 2,000 feet away or more." Scientific research says, "Strong, artificial EMF's like those from power lines can scramble and interfere with your body's natural EMF, harming everything from your sleep cycles and stress levels to your immune response and DNA."
As you scan see, these power lines may not be the best idea. I think that this information would be made aware to the general public.
As citizens of Michigan we need to be informed of what is going on in our state. We either need to work together to change these routes for the better, or to fight against the building of these new power lines.
Andy Vandermissen


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Competition Heats Up at Beach IDQ at Chula Vista
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 24, 2012) – After a day of play, quarterfinal pairings have been determined for the women and semifinals for the men at the USA Volleyball Beach International Development Qualifier (IDQ) being played Saturday and Sunday at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif.
Teams that finish IDQ events in first or second place have the opportunity to represent the United States in specific NORCECA (North and Central American and Caribbean) Beach Volleyball Tour international events.
Thirteen women's teams began play on Saturday and completed pool play and the first round.
In Sunday's quarterfinals, the top-seeded team of Brooke Sweat (Fort Myers, Fla.) and Jen Fopma (Bellflower, Calif.) will face seventh-seeded Laryssa Mereszczak (Grangeville, Idaho) and Andrea Peterson (Los Angeles, Calif.). The second-seeded team of Tealle Hunkus (Girard, Ohio) and Kristen Batt (Venice, Fla.) will take on ninth-seeded Chelsea Hayes (Atascadero, Calif.) and Mariko Coverdale (Marysville, Wash.).
Third-seeded Emily Day (Torrance, Calif.) and Christal Engle (Puyallup, Wash.) will play fourth-seeded Kelly Schumacher (Miami Beach, Fla.) and Erin Gray (Orland Park, Ill.). Fifth-seeded Sheila Shaw (Muskego, Wis.) and Kathryn Babcock (Kalamazoo, Mich.) will compete against eighth-seeded Sarah Day (Huntington Beach, Calif.) and Kim Dicello (San Diego, Calif.).
Seven teams competed in the men's bracket on Saturday. In Sunday's semifinals, top-seeded Evan Engle (Cedarville, Mich.) and Stafford Slick (Andover, Minn.) will play second-seeded Nils Nielson (Hermosa Beach, Calif.) and Adam Cabbage (Rio Rancho, N.M.). Third-seeded David Smith (Denver, Colo.) and Skylar Delsol (Denver, Colo.) will take on fourth-seeded Billy Kolinske (Big Bend, Wis.) and Raffe Paulis (Skokie, Ill.).
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Marcy Olympic Plate Tree
NOW: $32.93 (40% off!)
Was: $54.99*
Product Information:
Efficiently organize your weight plates with the Marcy® Olympic Plate Tree. This durable, 22 lb weight tree rack accommodates all of your Olympic-sized plates and organizes them in an easy-access, removal and replacement design. With sturdy, commercial-grade steel construction and a low-profile design, this is sure to be a home fitness favorite.
For additional information relating to the Manufacturer's Warranty, please contact 1-800-999-8899.
- Organizes weight plates for efficient use
- Easy-access weight removal and replacement design
- 2 x 2 heavy-duty steel frame with powder-coated finish
- Accommodates 2" Olympic size weight plates (not included)
- Maximum weight capacity: 500 lbs
- Assembled dimensions: 27" length x 26" width x 45" height
- Product weight: 28 lbs
- Manufacturer's warranty: 2 years limited on parts
- Model: PT45
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Country of Origin: ChinaWeb ID: 12926615
Customer Reviews:
Rated 5 out of 5�by 2 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5�by BigB Excellent I was worried looking at the pic that it may not take my weights but took the gamble. Hand,es 45, 35, 25, 10, 5, 2.5 easily. Looks very professional at home. Cheers dick! February 7, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5�by Electro Does the job This product has a weight limit of 500 lbs. For some reason, this isn't shown on the website. I currently only have 265 lbs, but this weight tree seems to do just fine for this weight. I found it interesting that the 2" posts are actually larger than the center square tubing so only part of the tubes are welded/secured. I can definitely see where the 500lb weight limit would come into play. Overall though, the only real flaw to this product is in its part tolerances. When my unit was level to the floor, the bottom-center piece ended up at a slight angle. Angled enough to where there is about 1/16" excess above the very back piece this is bolted to. Furthermore, the angled piece connected to the front post took a bit of muscle to line up to the bolt holes. Once tightened, the tree feels quite sturdy regardless of these deficiencies, however. Just be sure to let everything level itself before tightening the bolts. I went ahead and gave it five stars since it met my expectations for the price. Simply put, it does its job and its half the price than other trees I found. Granted, rated at half the weight too... August 13, 2013
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Combined Treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
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The purpose of this study is to conduct a preliminary evaluation of the efficacy of combined medication and psychotherapy for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The general goals of the current study are to conduct a late stage treatment development study. The goal of this stage of research is to provide a preliminary answer to the question and to gather data to estimate intervention parameters (e.g., effect size, attrition rates, response rates) that would assist in planning further research.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Drug: Venlafaxine XR
Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Combined Treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Anxiety
Drug Information available for: Venlafaxine Venlafaxine hydrochlorideU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by University of Pennsylvania:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale [ Time Frame: Data collected as part of protocol 709012 at Months 6, 12, and 24 ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- measures of functioning, depression, and core GAD symptoms [ Time Frame: Data will be collected as part of protocol 709012 at months 6, 12, 18, and 24 ]
|Study Start Date:
|September 2006
|Study Completion Date:
|April 2010
|Primary Completion Date:
|April 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Combined Treatment
Patients who receive combined cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) plus medication treatment for GAD
Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This cognitive behavioral therapy for GAD has a cognitive restructuring component and an applied relaxation component. Patients will be educated about the nature of anxiety and be trained in the recognition and monitoring of situational, physiological, cognitive, and behavioral cues associated with anxious responding. They will be guided through copings skill rehearsals in addition to imaginal and in vivo exposure to anxiety cues. This cognitive behavioral treatment will consist of 1 to 1.5 hour sessions of psychotherapy, which will be held once weekly over a period of 12 weeks.Drug: Venlafaxine XR
Venlafaxine XR, 75-225 mg/d, oral administration. 14 days at 75 mg/d, 150 mg/d for the remaining 6 months, 225 mg/3 for patients unimproved at week 6, tapered at 75 mg/week (this intervention is provided by protocol 709012).
Active Comparator: Medication alone
These patients receive only medication treatment for GAD. Patients take venlafaxine as part of protocol 709012 and are assessed over a 6 month period.
Drug: Venlafaxine XR
Venlafaxine XR, 75-225 mg/d, oral administration. 14 days at 75 mg/d, 150 mg/d for the remaining 6 months, 225 mg/3 for patients unimproved at week 6, tapered at 75 mg/week (this intervention is provided by protocol 709012).
Detailed Description:
The specific aims of this study are to collect preliminary data relevant to the following hypotheses:
- Primary Hypothesis: Acute phase improvement for combined cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) plus medication will be superior to medication alone.
- Secondary Hypotheses: Combined CBT plus medication will be superior to medication alone on a number of secondary outcome measures, including the core feature of GAD (worry), depressive symptoms, functional impairment, and quality of life.
- Additional Exploratory Aim: We will explore the comparative relapse rates for the combined CBT plus medication treatment and the medication alone treatment condition at 6-month follow-up.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- GAD diagnosis by structured interview
- Hamilton Anxiety Scale score of 18 or less
- Clinical Global Impressions Scale score of at least 4
- Hamilton Depression Scale score of 18 or less
- Hamilton Depression Scale suicide item score less than 2
- Use of an effective form of contraception throughout the s
Exclusion Criteria:
- Hypersensitivity to venlafaxine XR
- History of seizures
- Episode of major depressive disorder in the previous 6 months
- History of any psychotic illness, bipolar disorder, or dementia
- Substance abuse and dependence during the past 6 months
- Other anxiety disorders with the exception of social phobia as long as GAD is primary
- Regular use of anxiolytics or antidepressants within 7 days of study onset
- Use of fluoxetine or monoamine oxidase inhibitors within 28 days of study onset (low dose usage of benzodiazepines will not prevent participation)
- Use of other psychotic medication besides benzodiazepines
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00620776
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00620776
|United States, Pennsylvania
|University of Pennsylvania, 3535 Market Street, Suite 650
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Pennsylvania
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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Keywords provided by University of Pennsylvania:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 23, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Paul Crits-Christoph, PhD, University of Pennsylvania
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00620776 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|February 7, 2008
|Last Updated:
|August 15, 2016
Keywords provided by University of Pennsylvania:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Psychotherapy plus medication
Combined treatment
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Anxiety Disorders
Pathologic Processes
Mental Disorders
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
Serotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors
Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors
Membrane Transport Modulators
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Neurotransmitter Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation
Antidepressive Agents
Psychotropic Drugs
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Dragons do exist!Posted Sunday, February 5, 2012, at 8:05 PM
We couldn't believe it, when we saw this enormous iguana on the grounds of Fort Zachary Taylor in Key West, Florida several weeks ago. He was at least three feet long and 18 inches tall at the head. He did not seem afraid of us, but we gave him a wide berth.
There's lots to see at Key West, Florida, but my friend and I never expected to see this wonderful creature, when we went exploring at an old fort on the coast.
Fort Zachary Taylor was built in 1845. It was used as an outpost by the Union in Civil War and and was heavily-used in the Spanish American War in 1898. Most of the Civil War cannons were buried to make room for more modern weapons, but the cannons were later excavated. It is the nation's largest collection of civil war cannons.
The naval station on Key west was decommissioned in 1974.
None of this information explains why there is a 3 1/2 foot iguana living on the grounds of the park. I'm not sure if he's one of those semi-tame creatures like the little squirrel who ate peanuts out of my hand in Ft. Myers--or if he was totally wild, but we stood and photographed him for twenty minutes, before moving on to see the fort.
I googled iguanas and found that the orange color may signify that he's a male looking for a female. I hope he finds one, and I hope he's safe in that environment. What does he eat? Is he protected? I worry too much about things like that. There was no one out there to ask. The fort seemed well-cared for, but there was no one on duty.
The Keys are a wondrous place, full of exotic color and unusual customs. Of all the outlandish and foreign sights we saw, this orange dragon was by far the most mysterious and strange.
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It is so amazing to see an example of creatures that walked the earth thousands of years ago. This was such a beautiful creature it was a real thrill to have experienced this sighting.
-- Posted by Dexterite1 on Mon, Feb 6, 2012, at 1:33 PM
Pretty good proof that not all dinos became extinct! Dexterite is right! I just wonder how many of the dragon myths had some truth to them. I guess we'll never know, but we can enjoy the existing "dragons".
-- Posted by swift on Mon, Feb 6, 2012, at 4:11 PM
Traveling this wonderful land, there are so many unusual things to see! I hope this orange dragon is well and happy in his land at the southern-most point of our continent!
-- Posted by goat lady on Mon, Feb 6, 2012, at 7:03 PM
Yeah, rick, who's cuter--Newt or the iguana??
I'm also wondering what an iguana that size would eat. Hopefully, not tourists! Still, I'm wondering if the park custodians feed it dogfood, or something of that sort. It would really have to hustle to find enough in that location, I would think.
-- Posted by goat lady on Tue, Feb 7, 2012, at 2:48 PM
Wow, I googled this! The iguana is NOT native to Florida! They're pets that have been released into the wild and pose a danger to native plants! They are strictly herbivores. They also climb trees, and they sometimes damage sea walls by burrowing holes.
Mmm, you never know!
-- Posted by goat lady on Tue, Feb 7, 2012, at 3:00 PM
I've heard the pythons are worse, killing native animal life! They are also pets released into the wild.
-- Posted by swift on Tue, Feb 7, 2012, at 4:14 PM
You're right, swift! When we were in Florida, the news was all about the four kinds of snakes which have just been banned for sale in the state. The pythons are at the top of the list.
Some pet owners have been VERY irresponsible by turning their snakes loose.
I wonder how much of a problem the iguanas are....mmm I wish I had called the conservation dep't while we were there.
-- Posted by Madeline1 on Tue, Feb 7, 2012, at 5:21 PM
By the way, a Newt is an amphibian, not a reptile. Newt acts like a reptilian chameleon, but he's a salamander! LOL
-- Posted by swift on Wed, Feb 8, 2012, at 4:38 PM
Haha! Clever play on words, Swift! I didn't think of that! I have newts that run all over my concrete retaining wall, sunning themselves in the summer.
-- Posted by goat lady on Wed, Feb 8, 2012, at 5:38 PM
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Libya has been a country of proliferation concern and attention by the United States for many years. Since the beginning of the crisis in Libya this year, the United States has focused on the potential that increased insecurity on the ground could increase proliferation risks, including with the country's remaining stockpiles of uranium, chemical agents, and conventional weapons. We have remained intensely focused on preventing proliferation as the crisis has evolved. Monitoring relevant facilities and supporting Libya's efforts to secure those arms and materials have been and remain key priorities.
The United States has stressed the importance of securing these materials and arms stockpiles and has taken action to prevent their proliferation. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Assistant Secretary Jeffrey Feltman, Ambassador Gene Cretz, and Special Representative Chris Stevens have raised these issues with Libya's Transitional National Council (TNC), which has made clear that it recognizes the importance of securing all proliferation-sensitive materials and weapons.
Libya is a state-party to nonproliferation agreements, including the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, the Chemical Weapons Convention, and the Biological Weapons Convention. We welcome the assurances that we have received from the TNC that Libya will meet all of its international commitments. The United States is supporting Libya in upholding these obligations and stands ready to assist in securing or safely eliminating materials and arms that pose proliferation risks.
Nuclear-Related Sites
All sensitive elements of Libya's nuclear program, including those received from the A.Q. Khan network, were removed in early 2004.
Libya's remaining inventory of highly enriched uranium was completely removed as of December 2009, marking the end of a five-year effort to convert the research reactor at the Tajura nuclear research center to run on low enriched uranium fuel. Nevertheless, we continue to closely monitor the facility.
We also continue to monitor Libya's stockpile of uranium yellowcake. This material would need to go through an extensive industrial process, including enrichment, before it could be used in building a bomb. Such processes do not exist in Libya.
Chemical Agents
All of Libya's remaining chemical stocks -- 11.3 metric tons of mustard agent and 845 metric tons of chemical precursors -- are located together in non weapons-useable form in a remote area far removed from the fighting, inside steel containers placed within bunkers accountable to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Based on all our current information, we assess that this facility is secure.
These extremely hazardous materials are in a bulk form, and require a high-level of expertise, sophistication, and proper equipment in order to utilize the bulk agent in a usable weapon. We continue to monitor these materials.
The Qadhafi regime destroyed the aerial bombs manufactured to deliver its chemical weapons in 2004 under the supervision of international inspectors from the Chemical Weapons Convention implementing organization, the OPCW.
Ballistic Missiles/Scuds
Prior to the crisis, Libya had an estimated force of 400 aging Scud ballistic missiles, a majority of which are assessed not to be operational.
These missiles have a limited range of 300 kilometers.
Conventional Weapons
Since the beginning of the crisis, we have been actively engaged with our allies and partners to help prevent the proliferation of Libya's conventional weapons. Our main concern is Libya's inventory of shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles, also known as Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems (MANPADS).
The United States is working with NATO to provide all known locations of such weapons so that the TNC can secure and eventually dispose of these weapons.
The United States is providing $3 million in support to two NGOs, MAG International and the Swiss Foundation for Demining to recruit and train staff local explosive ordnance disposal teams. The teams have been operating in the east since May, but will move to areas in western Libya as the security situation improves. These teams also are providing assistance and guidance to the TNC in the routine recovery of potentially unstable munitions and classifying these for safe storage or destruction. To date teams have cleared over 450,000 square meters of land and destroyed over 5.8 tons of munitions, including five MANPADS.
The State Department-led MANPADS Task Force has led two teams of experts to the region where they consulted with Libya's neighbors over ways to counter possible proliferation of MANPADS and conventional weapons. The inter-agency teams visited Mauritania, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Mali, Morocco, Niger, and Chad.
The State Department and other international actors have emphasized to the Transitional National Council that the Libya's future leaders must effectively secure MANPADS and other conventional weapons. In early August, State Department experts met with TNC representatives in Malta to convey concerns over potential MANPADS proliferation.
Editor's Note: The Office of the Spokesperson released this information as a fact sheet on August 26, 2011.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
There's one fact that has been completely left off this "fact sheet" and that's that no one knows for a fact what Ghaddafi and his forces remaining may have available to them in the way of munitions, conventional and otherwise.
This is only a "best guesstimate" based on avail. intel and folks don't generally comment on intel matters because they flat don't want to comment on possibilities or probabilities, let alone sources and methods.
What folks do know is we don't know where Ghaddafi is, and we know we won't know if he has something squirreled away and use in an unconventional last-ditch IED and spread dangerous toxins and other materials in a localized explosive manner as his last act on the planet.
What we do know is he didn't do that in Tripoli, or use scuds on that city as he threatened to.
But until he is killed or captured, no one in this government or any other can assure the public or themselves that he is beyond having the capability at this point.
And that is the basic fact that has been ommitted here.
What I think doesn't matter, but what I'm saying here probably should to everyone in my government, simply because without a fact like this being included in the official statement it gives false impression that my government thinks it has everything under control knowing all, seeing all, and informing the public of all, which it absolutely does not in this case in every way I can possibly think of relating to this particular issue.
It's what you're not telling the public that worries me.
And it should worry you'all that produced this, because if the worst case happens folks are going to wonder why you apparently got caught without a clue, when a simple truthful statement that you know you don't know would garner the public's respect for my government only being human and incapable of clairvoyance.
These are simple things my friends that need addressing, and you gotta start by being honest with yourselves before you can be honest with us-the public.
We don't expect to be told what you don't know what you wish you knew, but to be told what you know you don't know so we can factor that into the probabilities of the dangers of not knowing what you probably should, but can't for various reasons.
This isn't rocket science, or Rumsfeldian epiphany, it's just good public affairs approached with common sensical ability.
W.W. writes:
Libya : still concerned and afraid of barking dogs -
focus on the after and how to proceed for a right transition.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
Barking dogs don't usually leave carnage in their wake and I think you're mistaken, folks are quite determined to put the rabid dog down before he can do more harm.
Look, Ghaddafi is the one who is afraid, his paranoia built all those underground bunkers preparing for something akin to this day.
What he didn't plan on was his own turning against him, he always thought his demise would be external in the invasion of his country, not a liberation by the Libyan people, with a lot of help from their friends among nations.
If you were to do the psycology as well as the math, you might be concerned as well of what his insanity is completely capable of.
Oh and this isn't a guy who would willingly give up his last hurrah to disarm and give up all his options.
That he did to the extent that this fact sheet could be written doesn't mean he did 100% or didn't leave himself a final option.
Once a terrorist , always a terrorist and folks thought he'd reformed a few years back, changed his behavior and cozied up to humanity, well I'd say the mass graves found speak otherwise about that.
Like Saddam, Ghaddafi and sons are WMD's in their own right, just ask the Libyan people, I doubt they'd refute this.
Give me one good reason why he isn't in a bunker somewhere fondling one in preparation for his last act on this planet...
Fact is I doubt you have one to offer me, since no one else does.
Folks generally learn from the mistakes of others, do you really think Ghaddafi will be pulled from a hidy-hole like Saddam, or be caught by suprise like bin Laden?
Not if he can help it, and he's had a lot of time to prepare.
Regardless whether the TNC states its intention to put him on trial, he has no intention of being taken alive, or simply pulling the trigger on himself when forced to upon discovery...not his style...the barking dog needs to make a final jesture of defiance in keeping with his need to "exterminate the rats"...which is why folks have been checking Tripoli's water supply for poisons.
Lucky for folks the fall of that city happened so quickly that all his preparations for a long siege didn't give him time to do that, but it ain't over till its over and the job's not done yet until he's history.
The reason I've said since the begining that the placing of caveats on the word "all" when it comes to "all neccessary measures" and the political stupidity involved in not making him a legitimate target to begin with; is because of what he is capable of and those who would blindly follow his orders.
And nowhere in this fact sheet does it even mention biologicals and whether he may have them or not.
He managed to aquire just about everything else at one time or another, why not ebola?
You don't think he'd use that on the Libyan people if had the chance to at this point?
Think again...
His money couldn't buy him the love of his people, but it sure could buy him everything else.
Davor B.Z. in Croatia writes:
In inter regnum that is there matter of fact, certain quantities of weaponry that are not controled by the government or wannabe government probably can find buyers. The issue of eventual usement of it is not a matter of only Lybian concern. In that sense, your activities are welcome and, let's hope, sufficient.
W.W. writes:
@ eric
very kind in considering my post:
It has not been heard that the Libyan colonel went personally around with a rifle killing people...it is just a matter of understanding how people are subjected to a propagandist system either ways.
War is never the answer but when it occurr like an unavoidable storm we must play in it and get out from the hurrica as soon as possible or waiting it ends.
The libyan colonel had an army and he used against armed rebel first .res 1973 was to protect civilians from an army at war
W.W. writes:
Not to play as the devil advocate but according to informtion about Quaddafi arsenal what he did not ordered to do is higher then what he ordered to do.
green flagger civilians must be democrately protected on Colonel politic ideology view with the great power of vote this trade it will end violent war with a strategic ceasefire.
stop hunting ghost and stop being worried of barking dogs either ways
Eric in New Mexico writes:
You know, if Ghaddafi is ever put on trial at the Hauge he's going to need a good lawyer, are you voluntering your pre-trial services or what? Or is that simply "Devil's Advocacy" you're getting on with here?
Let's start with defining terms shall we?
Rebel (adj.); A) opposing or taking arms against a government or ruler
(Noun) one who rebels or participates in a rebellion
a : to oppose or disobey one in authority or control
b : to renounce and resist by force the authority of one's government
Now if you were to look up Rebellion as well, you'll find that this differs from revolution in that a rebellion is;
a) open, armed, and usually unsuccessful defiance of or resistance to an established government
whereas Revolution is defined in context as;
a : a sudden, radical, or complete change
b : a fundamental change in political organization; especially : the overthrow or renunciation of one government or ruler and the substitution of another by the governed
c : activity or movement designed to effect fundamental changes in the socioeconomic situation
Note that any revolution is the successful outcome of a rebellion against authority, leadership and/or government by the governed.
Who is the governed but the people themselves?
(note that I have included all definitions that apply to the context of the "Arab Spring" of which Libya is but one national figment of.)
So there are two points in conclusion that need to be considered here;
a) that the so-called rebels are by being successful in their rebellion must now be considered revolutionaries by proper definition of their success, and...
b) that these former rebels were the citizens themselves governed by the dictatorial regime led by Ghaddafi who then took up arms against him when Ghaddafi'sd armed forces made war upon them by his order and that NATO's mission to protect the civilian population in Libya (1973) was instituted at a time when the citizens were not armed, trained, or experienced and had little more than rocks to throw at tanks.
They armed themselves by appropriating weapons captured from ghaddafi forces and armories, along with those in the military who defected to join them in opposition to Ghaddafi's rule bringing their own weapons, folks were making weapons from scratch as well some being provided months later by the French and a few other sypathetic to their cause not wanting them to become cannon fodder for lack of means to defend themselves as well as helping them with rudimentary organizational training and passive protection like body armor, medical supplies, etc.
But the basic point beyond the realities you seem to deny here publicly in support of Ghaddafi is that by every stadard of law on this planet that I'm familiar with, if a leader orders his forces to kill civilians as Ghaddafi unquestionably did, then he has commited murder just as surely as if he pulled the trigger on the gun himself, and committed a crime against humanity and if you want to call it a war, then war crimes would served the definition of his actions just as well.
Oh, and when mass graves are discovered, that generally gets charges of genocide tacked on to that.
Good luck trying to defend the indefensible WW...I believe the US government just sanctioned a Syrian statesmnan for doing just that today in providing "political cover" for Assad's crimes against his people.
I'm not sure you'd be wise to continue this charade now that you just got one of my more notable "educational experiences" I've been known to provide folks for free around here....(chuckle).
Trust me, you have no idea how kind I'm being to you right now, so I wouldn't push the envelope beyond your limited understanding of why that is at the moment if you have reason not to be completely and very publicly raked over the coals in debate with me on this subject and the difference between propoganda and the truth.
Hope this all illuminates your understanding some,
Palgye in South Korea writes:
Present for lobby, scaf? Or donate? or not accept?
Donald M. in Virginia writes:
Col. Ghadafi is just one big terrorist. Anyone that destroys innocent lives should be held accountable for their actions. Over 42 years of his power over the people, he was involved in a number of terror acts that brought down planes, or killed protestors in the streets. He needs to be captured or destroyed. What I find hard to swallow is how people want to see him in a courtroom, but what about all the people he killed? What courtroom did they have? Justice will need to be served iced cold to Col. Ghadafi and let it be his own people that carry out this form of punishment for a leader who destroyed lives. The rebels seriously need to question those defectors that went to that small island. If it is believed that Ghadafi is still in Lybia, then I hope the rebels will hunt him down. They also need to know and have a list of all his friends, in country and outside the country. Any form of communications he might be using, like cell phones or satellite phones, that can be tracked. He had 42 years to put together an escape plan, and build bunkers in his country. The hometown of Ghadafi sounds positive but I wouldn't overlook that he probably wouldn't go there after our forces found Saddam Hussain in his hometown. The rebels will need to find a method to draw Ghadafi out of his hiding spot. One of the best ways would be to enable communications to his position then direction find him with a three point direction finder with comm. equipment.
"Ghadafi should als be added on the ten most wanted terrorist list with the FBI. He should be added to INTERPOL with the french and Britians Most wanted list."
Eric in New Mexico writes:
@ Donald in Virginia,
Hope you folks are recovering from earthquake and Irene in good form and good to have you back on the blog bro...
Fact is the probabilities of Ghaddafi ever standing trial are next to nill, so I wouldn't worry about swallowing that reality anytime soon.
Ghaddafi himself has stated quite clearly he intends to fight to his death and won't go quietly into the night.
No matter the good intentions of applying the rule of law rather than vigilantism, the TNC is faced with the reality of whatever action is taken by whomever gets to him first, and Ghaddafi's stated intent.
If I was a Las Vegas book maker I'd post his odds of actually standing in the Hauge on trial at a million to one against.
Donald M. in Virginia writes:
@ Eric in New Mexico
I remember the quake very well, just woke up from a nap and house was moving. My wife said go outside and see whats happening? I was like, yea right! We took a 5.9 magnitude earthquake then now we have after shocks. About 2 on the scale. The storm felt that one too, was working and with trees down, did cause some damage, I heard someone went surf boarding on a 30 foot wave. LOL
I think the Rebels did a good job, they managed to get the Capitol city, so Ghadafis days are numbered. I think we all want to see him pay for his acts against humanity. Its good being back Eric.
W.W. writes:
@ Eric
thanks for the lecture I find it very Illuminating Is it a map to find the saint graal?
unfortunally we got two parties both fairly military engaging each other.
One supported from a political view the other from another political view
Eric in New Mexico writes:
If you were to define such a quest as a search for human understanding of what's worthy and what's not of the human species then this is less about any "political view" than the broader seeking of change folks can live with in peace eventually.
I think you've narrowed your focus down to a point where you risk having blinders on to the truth.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
@ Donald in Virginia,
Never a dull moment in America eh?
What a way to wake up!
Chuguev in the Ukraine writes:
Hello from Ukraine
W.W. writes:
We had an agreement as world leader:
Avoid crisis for the future as per presidential speech.
End Criminal financial society - worse then 1000 nuclear bombs and worse then a million Quaddafi family al together sitting on ozzy couch betting in stock market surely better then othere type of criminals even worse as Rupert murdoch and the other sitting in a Lobby in a swiss hotel.
European population can watch their criminal financial operation and the way thy have to enslave people and society so now mrs secretary is your turn to choose to stay with the right side of history in ending what it is and start what it will be ethicallly correct in term of investment.
We are not joking the society which created all of this must be eneded in a way or the other.
cc White House
Eric in New Mexico writes:
I don't know how you intend to end society, but your last post is reminicint of all the genocidal dictator's statements made during the 20th century.
Perhaps you have a problem with capitalism and free market economies in general and you don't offer the readers here any rationale or example leading up to these thoughts of your's; so let me just point out what the true face of socialism look like so you can gain a bit of perspective.
Back in the winter of 32-33 Stalin confiscated by force all the grain in the Ukrain and shipped it west to sell to Europe, starving over 7 million perople to death in a little over a year, and shooting all those who protested.
Made Hitler's genocidal cleansing of Europe look rather inefficiant as it took him a lot longer to kill roughly the same number of people and he had to start a war to do it.
You know why all this happened?
Because folks in democracies tried to "avoid" crisis by having blinders on to the risk they faced in trying to hang on to a status quo.
So there's only one solution and that's to face crisis head on and deal with them before hand pre-emptively changing the parameters of the risk, or I can flat assure you and my government that some dictator or another will seek today to destroy populations.
A system of governing , or finantial institutions in their opperations for that matter, are only as good as the individuals that comprise them. And if they be criminal in nature, it is the greed of individuals that corrupts them, not a "society" being corrupt in and of itself supporting them.
You need to be real clear on this, and what the disconect is in how you approached this issue in the wording of your post.
That hell can be paved with the best of intent as well as ill intent, but ill intent has never fed a soul.
Word to the wise my friend, I see you are confused by a few things in the way you poorly define the problems, but do not be confused by what I've said above.


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Top 5 Soul-Destroying Audience Lines
No offence, but of all the people who read this blog, you are the most dim-witted, banjo-pickin', web-fingered, snaggle-toothed, snuff-munching inbred that ever managed to read a computer screen. Hey, no offence!
What is it that makes people come out with lines like these in meetings and presentations? As if the magic preface 'no offence' gives them total diplomatic immunity to trample all over your ideas without anyone finding it rude or obstructive.
As if, as the great communicator and NASCAR hero Ricky Bobby noted in Talladega Nights, it's enshrined in the Geneva Convention.
Here are the Top 5 Most Soul-Destroying Lines a presenter will hear in a meeting:
1. With all due respect…
2. No offence, but…
3. Here's my two cents worth.
4. To be totally frank…
5. If I can just be devil's advocate…
People who use these lines don't care about making progress or improving people's lives. They just like to use their nasty little veto powers to give themselves the satisfaction of stopping other people from getting the glory.
Number 5, in my experience, always comes from someone whose preference is do nothing, rather than something.
How to deal with them? It's tricky, and depends on the vibe from the other people in the room. If you think people are on your side, then use your open questioning skills on your Devil's Advocate. Ask them diplomatically for their own advice on how to solve the issue at hand.
Almost always, they will not have an alternative idea. Give them plenty of time to run with their line of negativity. Gently bring the topic back to whether the others in the room want to make some progress or just delay any decisions until the next meeting or the one after that.
Peer pressure always works better than a direct confrontation.
Tags: All Due Respect, Devil's Advocate, meetings, No Offence, Ricky Bobby, Talladega NIghts


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Just wanted to get some opinions on how concerned I should be that raku ware may have used lead glaze. I want to order a raku chawan from artisticnippon.com but after reading this on their site I am a little concerned:
"Stringent Japanese health and safety regulations for tableware recommend that Raku matcha bowls be used solely for drinking tea. This is because the glaze may contain traces of lead which could be released if the bowls are used to serve acidic food. Since matcha tea does not have this effect, Raku matcha bowls are considered safe provided they are used for their original purpose only. "
I really like the idea of ordering something that is hand made and not mass produced, but this is something I will be drinking from every day so the health concern may trump that.