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Well, the Bills did something that I wasn't sure was possible – they nailed their first-round draft pick Thursday night.
At least that's what I think at first blush. Now, for all I know, maybe they totally whiffed. Every pick in every draft is essentially a swing, and sometimes you hit it out of the park, sometimes you hit a single or a double, and sometimes you just miss and strike out. We won't know if Marcell Dareus is a boom or a bust for at least a couple years, but here's something I know we can all say – this is the best player they could have selected.
Dareus fills an obvious need on the defensive line, and what's really great is that he was the highest-rated defensive lineman in the draft. And now he's going to be a Bill.
I was thrilled that Carolina took Cam Newton No. 1. Buddy Nix pretty much confirmed after the choice of Dareus that if Newton had been available, he would have taken him. In fact, if Newton and Dareus were both gone, he wouldn't have picked Von Miller, and he would have given Blaine Gabbert serious consideration. So, thank God Newton was gone, and Denver went with Miller.
I did not want a quarterback at No. 3, Newton or Gabbert, because to me, this team has to rebuild its defense first. Once that is done, then get your franchise quarterback because then he'll have a chance to succeed. Dareus was the right choice.
Newton, to me, is going to flame out. He scares the hell out of me because he looks like his main interest is being a shining star, and not a football star. His baggage is a problem, and the fact that he played only one year of college ball, in a completely unconventional offense where all he had to do was take the snap and freelance was a red flag. Sometimes I just don't understand what scouts and personnel people are thinking.
Dareus presents no such worries. He is a stud, plain and simple. He can play end in a 3-4 or a 4-3, and he can move inside in a 4-3 if the Bills need him to. He's sturdy against the run which the Bills desperately need, and he can rush the passer. For the first time since 2002, they drafted a big guy in the first round (yes, John McCargo was big, but he was their second pick in the first round of 2006 after little guy Donte Whitner). Perhaps this is a sign that Nix realizes you need to draft the big guys early if you're going to succeed. He didn't get the memo last year when he chose scatback C.J. Spiller.
Beyond the obvious physical skills Dareus has, what I also like is that he's a humble kid who's already endured some heartache in his life, and with both of his parents having passed away, he has made it clear he wants to be able to take care of his six brothers and sisters. In other words, he's got some serious incentive to make sure he becomes a star. This is a kid you can root for, unlike Newton and his oily father who tried to sell his son's services to Mississippi State.
Tonight, the Bills will try to add some more pieces to this rebuilding project, and if I'm Nix, I'd keep going defense. The one name that's really intriguing is Da'Quan Bowers, a top 10 talent who has fallen like a rock because of his knee injury that clearly has scared everyone away.
Should the Bills take the chance and pick him at No. 34. Based on his talent, he'd be a tremendous steal. He led the nation with 15.5 sacks for Clemson, and his upside is tremendous. However, you know my opinion on Buffalo taking gambles in the draft: They can't afford to because they aren't good enough to overcome a mistake. A record 12 defensive linemen went in the first round, and Bowers wasn't one of them, so his knee injury must be worse than we all think it is.
If they pass on Bowers, I'd certainly think about adding another defensive linemen like Pitt's Jabaal Sheard, and Brooks Reed, a pass-rushing hybrid defensive end/outside linebacker from UCLA is intriguing. They could also go offensive tackle because Nix said he wants to add one in the draft, but I'm not sure that's doable at No. 34.
As for a quarterback, Andy Dalton Colin Kaepernick and Ryan Mallett are still available. I wouldn't do it. If you're going to pick a franchise quarterback, then do it in the first round. Go defense again. It should be interesting.


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I'm a little new to RoR. I'm building a book selling site for 10 different cities. I have a working codebase that works for one city. I have an Item model that maps to an Items table. I want to expand to incorporate the other cities, but I'm not sure if I should have different Item table for each city. If I wanted a different table for each city, would I need a separate model and controller and view?

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text: I just installed a Lyric system in my Taylor 410CE-R limited to hopefully improve on the sound of the disappointing factory "expression" system. The installation went well and was relatively easy to perform. I listened to quite a few sound files as well as videos on Youtube before choosing the Lyric and was quite impressed with its performance. Unfortunately, my results seem to vary from the samples referenced. I have tried it with and without the PARA DI into a Fender Acoustasonic (both channels) and also into my mixer. I can improve on the tone with the PARA DI and by adjusting the presence control in the volume knob but cannot seem to eliminate what I would describe as what sounds like distortion. I have unplugged the Taylor and run my Takamine g series through the exact same signal chain and with the Takamine (factory preamp) do not experience this distortion. Being as the Takamine cannot compete with the Taylor acoustically I would not expect this to be the case. I have tried moving the Lyric to several different locations on the bridge plate with the same results. Any advice or suggestions on how to deal with this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!


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As a software developer, I'm always amused by people's
As a software developer, I'm always amused by people's perceptions of what 'the computer' is doing to/with/for them. Perhaps someday our anthropomorphizing of computers will hew closer to reality, but in the meantime, please remember that a human created the system that you're interacting with.
Vis a vis physically connecting with the like-minded: SOF flash mobs?

I like this juxtaposition of CAPTCHA codes with GRAFFITI
I like this juxtaposition of CAPTCHA codes with GRAFFITI (there, we give it the same emPHAsis). Bartholl has done us a service by putting them together. CAPTCHA is about stating what we are not to a program, i.e., not a robot, as much as stating what we are, i.e., a person at the keyboard. GRAFFITI is about stating that its author is not invisible, as much as turf wars which is another way to say "I belong".


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After years of pushing its own Solaris operating system (OS), Sun Microsystems on Wednesday said it had signed a strategic agreement with Microsoft Corp. and will pre-install Windows OS as well as other software on its machines going forward. The move once again demonstrates that Sun wants to offer mainstream servers with industry-standard components instead of pushing its proprietary solutions.
Under the new agreement, Sun will offer Windows Server on its x86-64 hardware and will provide additional utilities and value-added software offerings to server systems carrying Windows Server. Windows Server 2003 will be available on Sun x64 systems within 90 days. Besides, Sun and Microsoft will work together to ensure that Solaris runs well as a guest on Microsoft virtualization technologies and that Windows Server runs well as a guest on Sun's virtualization technologies. In addition, Microsoft and Sun will continue to work together to test and validate the Windows platform on Sun's x86-64 server and storage products systems for scale-up enterprise computing.
For years Sun has been pushing its own Solaris operating system or Linux OS with its servers, however, a lot of customers nowadays demand to have Windows Server because of low cost of ownership and it is natural for Sun to offer solutions to those users as well.
"Sun is now a single source for today's leading operating systems – Solaris and Windows – on the industry's most innovative x64 systems and storage products. Customers can now take advantage of the virtualization benefits of Windows and Solaris on Sun's energy efficient x64 systems," said John Fowler, executive vice president, systems group, Sun Microsystems. "Microsoft's recognition of our x64 systems and storage systems is a testament to the superior system design at the heart of our product portfolio."
Sun and Microsoft will also continue to collaborate to advance the worldwide deployment of the Microsoft Mediaroom IPTV and multimedia platform on Sun servers and storage systems.


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Great alternative to bottle-based or pack hydration systems for runners or hikers. The Flashflo LR™ comfortably holds 1.5L of water in an Antidote® lumbar reservoir on your hips, accessible via a handy PureFlow™ hydration tube and Big Bite™ valve. Cinch system compresses reservoir as you empty it to minimize movement. Essentials pocket for trail map, snacks, phone, wallet and keys.
Reservoir Features: Antidote® Lumbar Reservoir with 1/4 turn - easy open/close cap, lightweight fillport, low-profile design, patented Big Bite™ Valve, HydroGuard™ technology, PureFlow™ tube, easy-to-clean wide-mouth opening
Key Pack Features: Essentials pocket, front and back reflectivity, compression straps, Camel Clip Bite Valve positioner
Designed to Carry: Trail map, snacks, phone, wallet, keys
CamelBak® Got Your Bak™ Guarantee: If we built it, we'll Bak it™ with our lifetime guarantee.
We recommend wiping your pack with a damp cloth to remove dirt. If the pack is extremely dirty and needs a deeper cleaning, soak it in cool or warm water with a very mild soap. Rinse the pack thoroughly with cool water. If soap residue remains in the fabric, it may create suds if exposed to water or sweat.
DO NOT wash your pack in a washing machine. Machine washing may damage the pack or affect the integrity of the fabric and fasteners, and will void the Got Your Bak™ Guarantee.
The best way to care for your reservoir is to clean and dry it after every use, especially if you fill the reservoir with anything other than water. However, if a reservoir has not been cleaned after every use, and mold or discoloration develops:
These steps will make your reservoir safe for use. If there are still spots left behind, these are permanent mold stains that may not be removable. However, your reservoir is still safe and usable after you've cleaned it.
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Ideal for the runner
Two things for running. Makes sure the tube is routed out of the pack properly. It's plenty long enough for me and I have an average sized torso and I'm 5'...Read complete review
Two things for running. Makes sure the tube is routed out of the pack properly. It's plenty long enough for me and I have an average sized torso and I'm 5' 10".Secondly, Get the pack set low so that the straps fit around your hip bones. If they are too high around your stomach, it's going to bounce and flop all over the place and you will never get it tight. I run alot of miles with mine, never a problem. I'll be doing my second marathon with it in Jan 2014.You do have to do adjustments along the way though. the water will change the shape of the pack as you use it and you 'will' have to adjust both the cinch and waist straps. That said, nothing more than a quick tug has sorted it out. Always loosen the cinch straps before adjusting waist strap.I just bought a pair of these as gifts for fellow runners and they had the same compaints till I showed them how to use the product. Yesterdays 16 miler went off without a hitch.
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Subpar to Camelback Quality
I bought this Camelback for biking because it was one of the few less than $100! It rests on my hips while I'm seated so for me, it does not slip down except when...Read complete review
I bought this Camelback for biking because it was one of the few less than $100! It rests on my hips while I'm seated so for me, it does not slip down except when I walk. The belt buckles are ill-conceived. The tube is a bit short and while pedaling, I have to look down to sip. Not convenient and a bit dangerous too. The zippers are impossible to operate unless the pack is turned toward the front of me. The liquid quickly heats up IN the tube so the first 3 sips are hot! The little clip to hold the mouthpiece to your shirt is ill-engineered and really awkward. It's hard to clean and especially to dry the pouch. I have to insert 2 spring-loaded prongs to keep the pouch 'opened' while it air-dries.
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"great for outrigging or paddling
By bourkey
from mackay, australia
Comments about FlashFlo LR - Discontinued by CamelBak:
I use it for outrigging training and also racing, is great for long distance races where I cant use my hands, easy to drink from and always enough, it cools my back and braces it, sits snuggly and doesn't bounce around, love it, is a lot better then the backpack style.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Poor design rolls off back when running
By Mad
from Cruces nm
Waste of money
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Poor design
By Joe
from Las cruces NM
Not good for running. Too bouncy and bladder rolls outward when moving► 4:05► 4:05www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TVV5mL_3m4Feb 20, 2014 - Uploaded by Lucky YogiGear Review: CamelBak FlashFlo LR. Detailed review at my NEW blog www. theluckyyogi.com ...
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Great for long runs.
By Boring Runner
from Maryland
I've used this one for 5 or 6 years. I much prefer this to a vest type hydration system.IF you adjust it properly it is much less obtrusive to the run than a vest.It doesn't interfere with arm swing at all.It doesn't exacerbate nipple rub (like some vests do)Those who have had it jostle around, I would say the straps weren't adjusted properly. This can fit as snugly as a back brace (which it doubles effectively as for those jarring downhill trail runs).It may not be enough water for a full marathon, but certainly is good in the 15-20 mile range.
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Better off with a belt and bottles
By Sydney Runner
from Sydney, Australia
I bought this for running and have found it totally unusable. It jiggles around too much no matter how I adjust the various straps, and how low I wear it. While I have had various Camelbak products in the past which have worked well, I have wasted my money on this one. I have gone back to water bottles on a belt which work fine.
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By RunningFrenzy
from Portland Oregon
Hey It's Okay!
By Finnlander Hiker
from Milwaukee, WI
Boy, most of you have given this pack a bad rap! I like it! I think it is suited for walks and hikes not running. The short tube issue is easily solved by switching the side of the pack the tube comes out of. Bring it up and out of the right side hole in the pack and there is plenty of hose. the hose clip threw me for a while until I almost broke it and discovered it hinges open. I wish the quick release hose was standard on this one so the cleaning kit would work with the hanger to drain and dry the bladder bag. i'm going to get the insulated tube wrapper to see if the water stays cooler longer in the tube. I did have to adjust the belt a few times but it wasn't too annoying, it would be a problem for a runner though.
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By Gotomikee
from Los Angeles, CA
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Promises so much
By Mike
from Wellington, New Zealand
Unfortunately this doesn't live upto its suggested use, that being running.I have run with it twice the first I was having to adjust the belt about every 5 - 10 seconds. I thought I would give it one more try and the same result again and ended up running with it over my shoulder. I am very disappointed with it, it promised a lot.
By Karin
from Ridgecrest, CA
It definitely does not work for me. Impossible to run with it as the straps don't stay tight and the bag starts bouncing around making the run a disaster. I am a small person and the tube length is fine, but the bag is bulky, huge and very uncomfortable. So the proportions are absurd! Either the bag is too bulky or the straps too long... and they come lose.MAYBE for walking but only if you are patient enough to keep pulling straps all the time to tight it.I bought it because I had tried an older version of this bag and it was so amazing that my expectations were very high, I thought they would have improved it but nope, they ruined it.VERY SAD AND DISAPPOINTING! It is not worth half the price you have to pay for it.
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President and Mrs. Johnson in Columbus, 1966
The Columbus Dispatch - February 17, 2014 12:42 PM
Since today is Presidents Day, I thought it would be a good time to share this photo from our archives.
In September 1966, Lady Bird Johnson and President Lyndon B. Johnson were on a Midwest trip and were in Central Ohio for about 3 1/2 hours, beginning with a brief talk at Port Columbus. Crowds lined the 30-mile route to Lancaster and cheered him at the day's climax at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds in Lancaster.
Here, 12-year-old Joanna Carr presents a bouquet of yellow roses to the First Lady upon her arrival at Port Columbus. Looking on are President Johnson and Columbus Mayor M.E. Sensenbrenner, right.
The president was on a Labor Day junket that included speeches and campaigning in Detroit, Dayton, Columbus and Lancaster.
It took Johnson's motorcade an hour and 45 minutes to go from Port Columbus to Lancaster. The motorcade stopped at Broad St., Main St., James Rd. Plaza, Livingston Ave. and Scottwood Rd., where he shook hands with some who crowded around to hear his brief talks. This was repeated along Rt. 33 at Ebright Rd., the entrance to Canal Winchester, and at Twp. Rd. 207.
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The way a diamond is cut, it's shape, as well as symmetry, and proportions, has a direct influence on the brilliance of a diamond.
The precision of the cut dictates the amount of light that the diamond will refract and reflect. The more expertly it has been cut, the greater its brilliance will be. When a diamond is cut to Ideal proportions, light is internally reflected from one facet to another and then dispersed through the crown, or top/table of the diamond. If the cut is too deep, then some refracted light will escape through the opposite side of the pavilion, or bottom of the diamond. If the cut is too shallow, then some light will escape through the pavilion before it can be reflected. A well-cut diamond is comprised of facets with the correct angles perfectly placed to maximize the diamond's brilliance. It is the quality of the cut and final polish that reveals the beauty of a diamond.
The majority of diamonds appear white in color, however, there are subtle differences, which Color Grading is intended to define. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Grading Laboratories use a color scale that ranges from D, E, F "colorless" to Z "strong yellow". The "colorless" diamond is more valuable than a diamond with a "hint of color to faintly yellow", although the grades between colorless and the "near colorless" G, H, I, and J can really only be truly appreciated by making a side by side comparison between diamonds of near equal size and shape.
Diamonds of color grade K and lower have enough yellow color to be visually apparent, yet can still be considered a choice by some as their cost is much less than higher color grade stones.
It may be beneficial to think of the diamond color grades as you might think of the endless variety of shades within a specific color of paint. Imagine you're painting a room and you've settled upon the color beige. You quickly discover that beige is available in a variety of tints and hues. Individually, from one shade or tint to another, the color difference is barely perceptible. It is when only in comparing shades that are several colors apart that the differences become obvious. So it can be with diamond color.


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Nearly 1,000 showed up last weekend in Peoria, Ill., for the sixth annual "Call to Catholic Men of Faith," according to The Catholic Post diocesan newspaper. But what really set the paper's coverage apart was its use of multimedia: a four-minute video presentation of photos taken at the event set to a song about the importance of Catholic men taking a stand for the faith. You can read the story here and view the video below.
Catholic men stand up for faith
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Political science professor Eric Lindgren was recently interviewed for the Los Angeles NPR affiliate, KPCC, about a push in the City of Whittier to use the California Voting Rights Act to change how voters elect local officials.
Lindgren, who has studied voting patterns in Whittier, says that the city is among dozens in California that are "ripe for challenges of their at-large elections."
"There are nine cities I identified that have majority-minority populations with zero representation on city councils and Whittier is one of those, and then there are an additional 15 cities that have only one," said Lindgren on KPCC.
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N.Y. Power Authority Engineer Honored For Leadership In Energy Technologies
May 29, 2002
WHITE PLAINS—Yan Kishinevsky, a New York Power Authority (NYPA) engineer, has been honored for his leadership in applying advanced energy technologies to provide reliable, cost-effective and clean energy alternatives for NYPA customers.
Kishinevsky is manager, distributed generation and energy utilization programs in NYPA's Research and Technology Development unit. He received a 2001 Technology Transfer Award from EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute) for his work, in collaboration with EPRI, in implementing distributed generation technologies such as fuel cells, microturbines and flywheels.
"The Power Authority, under Governor George Pataki's leadership, continually seeks ways to apply the latest energy technologies to better meet the energy needs of the people of New York State," said Eugene W. Zeltmann, NYPA's president and chief executive officer. "We commend Yan for his accomplishments, which have contributed to NYPA's reputation as a leader in distributed resources and advanced energy technologies."
"In a time of rapid change, technology becomes a critical factor in the success of any company," said Hank Courtright, EPRI's vice president, power generation and distributed resources, who announced the award at an EPRI meeting this spring in Dallas.
Kishinevsky monitors the installation of NYPA's distributed generation projects, which are not demonstrations, but actual working uses of the various technologies that fully support the power grid and generate needed energy. Distributed generation sources can be located close to a customer without being connected to transmission lines (although such connections are possible). Several of NYPA's distributed generation installations are in prominent public locations, such as fuel cells at Manhattan's Central Park Police Station and the Wildlife Conservation Society's New York Aquarium in Brooklyn, and microturbines at the Water Pollution Control Center in the Town of Lewiston. These visible projects help to educate the public and advance the concept of distributed resources as an important part of the generation mix.
Kishinevsky has been with the Power Authority since 1980. He has held various positions, including manager, special projects, in the Nuclear Generation Department, and business development manager in the New Business Division. Before joining the NYPA staff, he worked as a nuclear engineer for Ebasco Services in New York City and in the Russian power industry.
Kishinevsky obtained bachelor and master of science degrees in applied physics in the former Soviet Union. He is a licensed professional engineer in New York State, and has authored over 30 technical papers and published numerous articles in power industry magazines.
He lives in Leonia, N.J., with his wife Vera, who holds a doctorate in psychology from New York University and works for the New York City Board of Education and teaches at Manhattan College. Their daughter, Anya, is a surgical resident at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx.
The New York Power Authority is the nation's largest state-owned electric utility. NYPA owns and operates 21 generating facilities at 17 locations across New York State, with a total capacity of over 5.6 million kilowatts. It also owns and operates over 1,400 circuit miles of transmission lines in various parts of the state. The Power Authority is a national leader in advancing energy efficiency and the development of clean energy technologies and electric vehicles.
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""[Bill Gates] has been historically one of my best supporters…One of my favorite e-mails he ever sent me…I proposed this crazy project. And he sent back this two-line response: 'This has got to be the craziest thing you've ever suggested. Please proceed.'" "
Teton Thai: Hot Dishes, Cool Ambiance
Teton Thai delivers spicy Asian culinary masterpieces in a laid-back, Jackson-Hole-cool setting. Located near the base of the famed Wyoming ski resort, it is an extraordinary find.
With room for 20 diners inside and a pleasant patio offering additional seating outside (in good weather), this tiny Thai restaurant serves up fantastic, authentic, hot and spicy cuisine. Seats are at a premium as locals and visitors jostle to enjoy classic dishes like chicken pad Thai, panang with beef, an assortment of delectable green curries and flavorsome pad gar duck–not to mention some of the best egg rolls on the planet. (Don't forget the sweet dipping sauce.) The spice scale goes from one to five, with three sufficient to get the fire engines revving and five off-the-charts hot.
Husband-and-wife owners Sam and Suchada run the joint as if it were an extension of their home kitchen and the service can get frenetic. While you wait for your entrees, try something from the pretty good local beer list or a wine that pairs well with the heat.
When visiting Wyoming, try to see the magnificent Grand Tetons, Yellowstone National Park and Jackson Hole Ski Resort but don't miss Teton Thai.
TETON THAI, 7342 Granite Loop Road, Teton Village, Wyo., (307) 733-0022, www.tetonthai.com.
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Unknown when Petri's layoffs to begin
The closing of the Petri's Baking Products plant is imminent and many are waiting to see when the first round of terminations will begin.
According to the Department of Labor WARN Act notice, 35 terminations of the 228 were scheduled to begin April 4 or within two weeks of that date.
Chautauqua Works One Stop Manager Meaghan Cappa told the OBSERVER Friday, that Chautauqua Works and the Department of Labor held rapid response sessions in mid-March to help educate the employees on what it offers.
"We provided the employees with information about things like workshops, resume building and availability of funds for training. We held several sessions in one day so we could meet with all individuals," she said.
Cappa said Chautauqua Works is still planning targeted recruitment meetings which would allow displaced workers to meet with employers.
Cappa added Chautauqua Works has received updates as the closing process has gone on, but has not yet received any confirmation of when the layoffs will officially begin.
Silver Creek Mayor Nick Piccolo said the last communication the village received on the closing said layoffs would progress more quickly after April 1. However, the village has not received any other information since then.
Piccolo said he has had many questions from residents and has heard rumors about the situation, but has not been able to get in touch with Petri's management since he became mayor.
A call to Petri's Director of Operations David Bagwell was not returned.
Petri's Baking has a history starting in the 1930s and expanded to a plant operation in the 1960s. The locally-owned company was purchased by Ralcorp Holdings Inc., also the owner of Carriage House, in May 2012. Six months later, Ralcorp was purchased by ConAgra. On Jan. 3, the WARN Act notice was released giving employees and the public notice that Petri's and Carriage House in Dunkirk would be closed by this summer.
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Simply stated, the better the balance, the more the potential power that can be seen at the flywheel. For the driver of a vehicle with a balanced engine, it's a physically smoother running engine with improved acceleration.
Engine "balance" deals with the physics of achieving a rotating mass that is the most conducive to transmitting as much potential power as possible to an engines flywheel rather than having it wasted within the confines of the block. By eliminating power robbing vibration or harmonics that can be caused by a state of out of balance, power or torque that would normally be dissipated through an engines main bearings and into the block can instead be redirected to the drive end of the crankshaft proportionally by the degree to which the rotating mass is balanced.
The connecting rod plays a vital role in the engine. But a connecting rod is under tremendous stress, with the weight of the piston sitting on top, changing direction thousands of times per minute. This continuous stopping and changing of direction combined with the weight of the piston and speed of the engine hammer on the bearings and torture the rod bolts which hold everything together.
Proper geometrical alignment and bearing surfaces that are smooth and perfectly round is the best way to ensure long engine life and happy customers. Any unwanted lobing, chatter or misalignment, particularly in engines that operate at high rpms, will affect the engine's efficiency.
In the racing world a sonic tester is used to measure the thickness of metal in areas that cant be accessed for direct measurement, the most common being cylinder walls and roll bar tubing.
Just like a bat or a radar gun, the sonic tester sends out a sound wave and then calculates the thickness of the metal by measuring the time for the reflected wave to return.
There are two ways to get it wrong. The first is usually catastrophic: If you have insufficient clearance, the pistons hit the valves, followed by the predictable parts damage. On the other hand, if you have too much clearance, the engine will run, but it won't achieve anything close to its performance potential.
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Thanks for sharing your story. A friend of mine suffered a placental abruption and ensuing emergency delivery--my difficulties were minor comparatively--but I was shocked to find out that issues related to oxygen deprivation can happen in 1-2 cases out of 1,000. (I didn't give it too much thought before I gave birth being naively preoccupied with epidural related paralysis cases in the mother, but assumed the chances were more like 1 in a million.) The chance/proximity of morbity and injury was probably the most shocking thing about being pregnant and giving birth--as there's usually such feeling of distance from radical injury or life-change for youngish people--and of course a universal possibility we dip into with every pregnancy. I really enjoyed hearing your story about how to fit writing in and don't know to what extent you want your book tours to become awareness raising endeavors/ medical explications though I imagine it might become a venue for these types of discussions depending on the audience. In any case, I look forward to reading more and am sure it will provide an avenue for reflection on the fragile veil between health and injury, and the surprising gifts and lessons this challenge brings for all of us. Bon courage to your both!
By including our telling of the stories of our having children of our own, and those times that were given to memory, that had made our struggles seem hopeless. When what we wanted from our childhoods was to live a different life than the one's we had. As we found that our hopes in what lay ahead could restore the trust we bestowed to one another.
I loved this article in that it brought back to me how much I love to write - how I used poetry as a young girl to find a way to deal with the abuse and suffering I was going through.
As an adult, I write many things. At age 61, I am still hoping and desiring to publish my first novel. It is a path that is slow, but sure. I started with a blog, 'Live And Love With Passion', then freelance writing, along with starting my novel.
I wish you much success with your books, and thank you for giving me this inspiration.
Sally Brown
I'm looking forward to the publication of your new poetry, and I must say what an inspiration you are to me and all parents who have disabled children! I wish you great success!
Whenever I see a couple that has a special needs kid, I get a lump in my throat and wonder if I would have the inner strength to do what they are doing. These two inspired me enough to register an account here just to applaud them.


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The PCR-T48S cash register is designed for your retail needs in a compact and sleek cabinet design. The PCR-T48S features 25 department keys, PLU's, on demand help instructions, 40 clerks, single station thermal printer with drop and load paper loading.
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- Single station thermal printer (58mm) with drop & load paper loading
- Pre-loaded Graphic & Waterwork logo's for printing on receipt
- Serial port for integrated credit card transactions
- Electronic journal (8,000 lines)
- Anti-bacterial keyboard (ISO 22196)
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Fenugreek ( /ˈfɛnj
ʊɡriːk/; Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a plant in the family Fabaceae. Fenugreek is used both as a herb (the leaves) and as a spice (the seed, often called methi). The plant is cultivated worldwide as a semi-arid crop and is a common ingredient in many curries.
The name fenugreek or foenum-graecum is from Latin for "Greek hay". The plant's similarity to wild clover has likely spawned its Swedish name: "bockhornsklöver" as well as the German: "Bockshornklee", both literally meaning: "ram's horn clover".
Zohary and Hopf note that it is not yet certain which wild strain of the genus Trigonella gave rise to the domesticated fenugreek but believe it was brought into cultivation in the Near East. Charred fenugreek seeds have been recovered from Tell Halal, Iraq, (radiocarbon dating to 4000 BC) and Bronze Age levels of Lachish, as well as desiccated seeds from the tomb of Tutankhamen.[2] Cato the Elder lists fenugreek with clover and vetch as crops grown to feed cattle (De Agri Cultura, 27).
Major fenugreek producing countries are Nepal, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Argentina, Egypt, France, Spain, Turkey, Morocco and China. India is the largest producer of fenugreek in the world where Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana and Punjab are the major fenugreek producing states. Rajasthan produces the lion's share of India's production, accounting for over 80% of the nation's total fenugreek output. Qasoori Methi, more popular for its appetizing fragrance, comes from Qasur, Pakistan, and regions irrigated by the Sutlej River, in the Indian and Pakistani states of Punjab. (sources: T. Jilani PhD, Arizona, DASD 2007)[3][4]
The cuboid yellow to amber coloured fenugreek seeds are frequently used in the preparation of pickles, curry powders, and pastes, and the spice is often encountered in the cuisine of the Indian subcontinent.[5] The dried leaves - also called kasuri methi (or kasoori methi in India), after the region of Kasur in Punjab, Pakistan province, where it grows abundantly - have a bitter taste and a characteristically strong smell. When harvested as microgreens, it also known as Samudra Methi, in Maharashtra, especially in and around Mumbai, where it is often grown near the sea in the sandy tracts, hence the name (Samudra means "ocean" in Sanskrit).[6]
Fenugreek is used in Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine.[7] The word for fenugreek in Amharic is abesh (or abish), and the seed is used in Ethiopia as a natural herbal medicine in the treatment of diabetes.[7]
Some Jews customarily eat fenugreek during the meal of the first and/or second night of Rosh Hashana (The New Year).[8]
Fenugreek seeds are thought to be a galactagogue that is often used to increase milk supply in lactating women.[9]
Recent non-clinical trials have indicated that fenugreek may have potent antiviral properties, having relieved common cold symptoms in a group of volunteers. This may progress to clinical trials in the future.[10] Arthritis has a low incidence rate in India where a lot of fenugreek is consumed. Drinking 1 cup of fenugreek tea per day, made from the leaves, is said to relieve the discomfort of arthritis.[11]
Fenugreek seeds are a rich source of the polysaccharide galactomannan. They are also a source of saponins such as diosgenin, yamogenin, gitogenin, tigogenin, and neotigogens. Other bioactive constituents of fenugreek include mucilage, volatile oils, and alkaloids such as choline and trigonelline.
Fenugreek seeds are used as a medicinal in Traditional Chinese Medicine under the name Hu Lu Ba, where they are considered to warm and tonify kidneys, disperse cold and alleviate pain. Main indications are hernia, pain in the groin. They are used raw or toasted. In India about 2-3 gms of raw fenugreek seeds (called Methi in India) are swallowed raw early in the morning with warm water, before brushing the teeth and before drinking tea or coffee, where they are supposed to have a therapeutic and healing effect on joint pains, without any side effects.[citation needed]
Fenugreek is frequently used in the production of flavoring for artificial maple syrups. The taste of toasted fenugreek, like cumin, is additionally based on substituted pyrazines. By itself, fenugreek has a bitter taste.
Fenugreek seed is widely used as a galactagogue (milk producing agent) by nursing mothers to increase inadequate breast milk supply. Studies have shown that fenugreek is a potent stimulator of breast milk production and its use was associated with increases in milk production of as much as 900%.[12] It can be found in capsule form in many health food stores.[13]
Several human intervention trials demonstrated that the antidiabetic effects of fenugreek seeds ameliorate most metabolic symptoms associated with type-1 and type-2 diabetes in both humans and relevant animal models by reducing serum glucose and improving glucose tolerance.[14] Fenugreek is currently available commercially in encapsulated forms and is being prescribed as dietary supplements for the control of hypercholesterolemia and diabetes by practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine. Fenugreek contains high dietary fiber, so a few seeds taken with warm water before going to sleep helps avoiding constipation.[citation needed]
In February 2009, the International Frutarom Corporation factory in North Bergen, New Jersey, United States, was discovered to be the source of a maple syrup-like smell that had wafted throughout New York City intermittently since 2005. The odor was found to be an ester associated with fenugreek seed processing. No health risks have been found.[15]
- ^ "Trigonella foenum-graecum information from NPGS/GRIN". www.ars-grin.gov. http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?40421. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
- ^ Daniel Zohary and Maria Hopf, Domestication of plants in the Old World, third edition (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000), p. 122.
- ^ V. A. Parthasarathy, K. Kandinnan and V. Srinivasan, ed. Organic Spices. New India Publishing Agenies. pp. 694.
- ^ Statistics
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/fenugreek
- ^ "How to Series: Growing Methi (Fenugreek)". A blog called "Fenugreek Love". http://fenugreeklove.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/growing-methi-fenugreek/. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
- ^ a b Gall, Alevtina; Zerihun Shenkute (November 3, 2009). "Ethiopian Traditional and Herbal Medications and their Interactions with Conventional Drugs". EthnoMed. University of Washington. http://ethnomed.org/clinical/pharmacy/ethiopian-herb-drug-interactions. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
- ^ This is based on the assumption that the Aramaic name רוביא corresponds to it. (Karetot 6a; Horiyot 12a) Rabbenu Nissim at the end of Rosh Hashana, citing the custom of R Hai Gaon. This follows Rashi's translation of רוביא, cited as authoritative by Tur and Shulchan Aruch OC 583:1. But Avudraham interprets רוביא as black-eyed peas.
- ^ Chantry, Caroline J.; Howard, Cynthia R.; Montgomery, Anne; Wight, Nancy (2004) (PDF). Use of galactogogues in initiating or augmenting maternal milk supply. ABM protocols, Protocol#9. The Academy Of Breastfeeding Medicine. Archived from the original on 2007-06-28. http://web.archive.org/web/20070628052457/http://www.bfmed.org/ace-files/protocol/prot9galactogoguesEnglish.pdf. "Supported in part by a grant from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Department of Health and Human Services."
- ^ "Curry could cure the common cold, it is claimed". The Daily Telegraph (London). 2011-01-19. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/8268854/Curry-could-cure-the-common-cold-it-is-claimed.html.
- ^ Radio ABC Melbourne Victoria Australia Morning Programme 24 Mar 2011
- ^ http://www.breastfeeding.org/articles/fenugreek.html
- ^ http://www.breastfeeding.com/all_about/all_about_fenugreek.html
- ^ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2194788 Effect of fenugreek seeds on blood glucose and serum lipids in type I diabetes
- ^ http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local&id=6642803 abclocal.go.com


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Sharing data with Fedora 12 as Guest within Mac
By Sriram-Oracle on Jun 17, 2010
I recently tried out Fedora 12 as guest OS using Sun xVM Virtual Box on my Mac laptop. Af course, I had to assign 512 Mb Memory within my Virtual Box settings to get Fedora Installer program to kick off and complete the installation. This was pretty surprising to me. For long time, I have been amazed that Linux hummed along with just 256 Mb RAM. I guess, times have changed now. Otherwise installation went through amazingly fast . I guess, this is one other area where OpenSolaris need to catch up with..
Now, I wanted Fedora to share my Documents and other useful folders from my Mac (to avoid keeping a duplicate copy of the same in 2 OS'es). So, I had to hack this to get where I wanted (thanks to googling...)
Within your host machine
(whether Mac OS X or Windows), you will need to open Virtual Box
settings for your guest image and then click on Shared Folders and
select to a share a location that you would like to share.
Now, you will need to boot up Fedora and will need to install source rpms of your kernel . It seems that to successfully install VirtualBox guest additions on Linux, Virtual Box tries to dynamically compile its kernel module for your system by looking for kernel source. So, you will need to install the kernel source . Here is how you can do so...
a) From the top level Virtual Box menu, click on Devices and then click on Install Guest Additions. This will cause Virtual Box to mount Guest additions ISO image.
b) Now, open a command line terminal to install this new guest additions.
- Now, you will need to install the latest Virtual Box guest additions package. To do so, you will need to select 'Install Guest Additions..' item from VirtualBox -> Devices menu item.
- sriramn@fedora:-~$> su (to become root)
- /media/VBOXADDITIONS\*/VBoxLinuxAdditions-x86.run
d) Finally, you will need to run the following command within OpenSolaris guest to mount the location that you decided to share from your host (in my case, it is Mac OS's ~/Public ) directory. I was able to do this as shown below
Also, if you would like this particular location to be mounted every time you boot your OpenSolaris guest, you could also add this below line to your /etc/
Now, if you need to copy any file from your OpenSolaris (guest) VM to your host machine , you could simply do something like
sriramn@opensoaris:~$ pfexec cp ~/Documents/foo /Public/Drop\\ Box/
Hope you find this useful.


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A Deputy Recruit is a person who has not passed a California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) approved Basic Academy. They are hired with the purpose of having them pass a law enforcement academy and become full-time peace officers.
Recruits are General Members for retirement purposes until they possess a Basic Certificate, at which time they will become Safety Members of the retirement system.
All recruits must meet standards set by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training. Click on this link for selection standards:
Applicant Preparation Guide for the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB)
In addition to meeting the above selection standards applicants will be required to pass the Deputy Sheriff's Physical Agility Test which consists of the following timed events:
99 Yard Obstacle Course (Maxium points = 248 @ 14 seconds): Run a 99 yard obstacle course consisting of several sharp turns, a number of curb height obstacles, and a 34 inch high obstacle that must be vaulted.
Body Drag (Maximum points 61 @ 2.7 seconds): Lift and drag 165 pounds lifelike dummy for 32 feet.
Chain Link Fence (Maximum points = 120 @ 4 seconds): Run 5 yards to a 6 foot chain link fence, climb over fence, and continue running another 25 yards.
Solid Fence Climbing (Maximum points = 224 @ 4 seconds): Run 5 yards to a 6 foot solid fence, climb over fence, and continue running another 25 yards.
500 Yard Run (Maximum points = 50 @ 54.3 seconds): Run 500 yards (Equivalent to 1 lap plus 60 yards of a standard running track)
Maximum points 703. Minimum passing score 384.
For additional information on becoming a Deputy Sheriff contact Sergeant Jimmy Duran by filling out the form below:


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BMNRI Home > Research > Projects > Completed > Blue Mountains
Completed Research Projects
Clicking on one of the projects listed below will give you the title of the research project, principal investigators, a brief description, cost, products for finished work, and status for ongoing work. Cost is broken down into direct appropriated dollars (BMNRI), funds obtained from granting agencies, and total dollars. More detailed information about any of these projects, or about the research program in general, can be obtained by e-mail or by calling Jim McIver, Research Coordinator, at (541) 962-6528.
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December 20, 2010 WIC Update
SUBJECT 1: New York City Health Bucks Project for Food Stamp Users
JOB OPPORTUNITY: WIC Clinic Supervisor—Truman Medical Center
- New York City Health Bucks Project for Food Stamp Users: The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has implemented a Health Bucks projects to increase access to fresh produce and support local farmers. Health Bucks are $2 coupons that can be used by residents of low-income neighborhoods that are food stamps recipients, and they can incentivize food stamp users to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers' markets. Additionally, they help support the local agricultural economy by adding to the income of local farmers and promoting the establishment of more farmers' markets in previously underserved areas.
Initiated in 2005, the Health Bucks program has experienced tremendous success. Staff from the NYC Department of Health worked with the Center for Training and Research Translation (Center TRT) to translate Health Bucks for implementation by others.
Visit the Center TRT website to learn more. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene shares Health Bucks program components, steps in implementation, resources required, keys to success, sample program materials, and more.
WIC Positions
JOB OPPORTUNITY-WIC Clinic Supervisor—Truman Medical Center: If you share our passion for healthcare excellence, take your place among the best at Truman Medical Centers, the largest and most comprehensive safety net healthcare provider in Kansas City. Named one of the nation's top academic medical centers, we're a primary teaching two-hospital system for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Health Sciences. As a comprehensive, multi-faceted, not-for-profit health care system, TMC serves all patient demographics, regardless of the ethnic or socioeconomic backgrounds.
This position coordinates all activities related to daily operations in WIC clinics, supplemental grant activities and special focus areas. In addition performs duties of WIC dietitian on daily basis. Work is performed under the general supervision of the WIC Program Manager and the Director of Community Programs. We are seeking to recruit compassionate, energetic, self-directed co-workers who are looking for a dynamic career opportunity in community nutrition with clinical benefits.
To learn more, visit http://www.trumed.org/truweb/ selecting the Careers tab to Apply Online by searching for "WIC" jobs. If you have any questions please call or email Brenda Brewer at 816-404-9743 email@example.com or Jim Wheaton at 816-404-9745 email@example.com.


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November 14, 2013
Linden awards ceremony tonight
The 10th annual Linden Awards and Gratitude Ceremony highlighting achievements over the past year will begin at 7 p.m. tonight at the Linden McKinley STEM Academy, 1320 Duxberry Ave.
The event also serves as a fundraiser for the nonprofit Greater Linden Development Corp., which develops housing and works to improve the area's economy.
Awards include business of the year, church of the year, public servant of the year and teacher of the year.
Tickets will be available at the door for $10.Continue ReadingPosted by Mark Ferenchik on November 14, 2013 01:25 PM


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"We didn't take no fancy rock-star airplane [to get here]. [Pause.] All right, all right, we did take a fancy rock-star airplane. But we thought about driving. "
Registering your aircraft
Registering your aircraft in the U.S. is a seemingly minor paperwork item that you may not think about during the heady hunt for a business jet. But unless the registration is properly handled, that aircraft you buy might not be legal to fly.
Subject to some exceptions, an aircraft must be registered with an appropriate aviation authority before it may be legally operated in any country. To be eligible for U.S. registration by the FAA, an aircraft must not be registered under the laws of a foreign country; must be owned by a citizen of the U.S., a citizen of another country "lawfully admitted for permanent residence" in the U.S., or a corporation that is not a citizen of the U.S. but is organized and doing business under the laws of the U.S. or a state; and must be based and primarily used in the U.S.
The good news is that registering an aircraft in the U.S. is a relatively simple and straightforward process. But there are enough potential pitfalls and daunting details-including the new international aircraft registry-to suggest that every prospective buyer would be wise to review the basics of aircraft registration.
Proving Ownership
"Under [Federal Aviation Regulations] Part 47, it is the buyer's responsibility to make sure the aircraft is registered," said Larry Barnhart, a technical specialist with the Pilot Information Center of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. "If a broker or dealer handles the sale, the buyer should spell out in the purchase contract who has responsibility for handling the registration." Whatever that contract stipulates, it is still the new owner's responsibility to submit the application for registration and to make sure evidence of ownership-for example, the bill of sale-is submitted to the FAA.
Because aircraft do not have certificates of title (as vehicles do), some people believe an aircraft's registration certificate provides proof of ownership. This is not true, according to Kenneth Mayfield, vice president and general counsel of Aero Records & Title Company in Oklahoma City. Rather it is the bill of sale that provides proof of ownership. "Consider the bill of sale for an aircraft similar to the deed for a house," he said.
To help establish ownership, title searches (notwithstanding the lack of aircraft "certificate of titles") are highly recommended. "We search the FAA registry for bills of sale, liens, releases and other conveyances," Mayfield explained. In fact, if a lender finances the purchase, it will demand a title search-and for good reason. A title search ensures the paper trail of ownership is complete and that ownership is clear, or unencumbered by liens or other claims. Parties ranging from a former spouse to a maintenance facility alleging an unpaid bill can file liens against an aircraft.
"There have been cases in a divorce where the husband was granted title to the plane and the wife didn't get as big a settlement as she wanted, and she slapped a lien on the airplane," said Christina Klein, vice president at Federal Aviation Title Co. in Oklahoma City. "Even if the lien is [invalid] at the FAA, it can still be filed and create a cloud on the title that has to be resolved." A "clear title," according to the FAA, "means there is no unreleased chattel mortgage, security agreement, tax lien, artisan lien or similar document on record against the aircraft." However, this definition does not consider the effect of breaks in the chain of title and issues resulting from name variances that occasionally arise.
A title search will not reveal repairs or alterations the aircraft has undergone. However, you can conduct a search of the FAA's airworthiness records to identify repairs and alterations evidenced by an FAA Form 337. Not all sellers are forthcoming, or aware of an aircraft's complete history. Title insurance, meanwhile, protects against fraudulent title transfer, among other title risks. For example, cases have occurred where an unscrupulous owner has sold the same aircraft to more than one buyer.
The FAA itself does not perform title searches. Individuals may do searches on their own, or engage aircraft title companies, which typically charge nominal fees for these services. These companies also can arrange title insurance, handle registration and act as escrow agents. The majority of these companies-as well as several law firms that offer similar services-are based in Oklahoma City, home of the FAA's Aircraft Registration Branch. This allows title companies or law firms to hand-deliver documents and expedite the registration process. The Branch handles about 70,000 registrations each year, and it's not unknown for mailed applications to get misplaced or meet with handling delays.
Registration Ins and Outs
When you buy an airplane, an Aircraft Registration Application (FAA Form 8050-1) and evidence of ownership are filed. You retain the pink copy of the triplicate registration form to carry aboard the aircraft. This permits you to fly within the continental U.S. for 90 days, by which time you should have received the permanent registration certificate. Processing of the permanent registration reportedly takes an average of about 30 days.
To register an aircraft with the FAA, you must be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien, or meet alternative eligibility requirements. Partnerships and corporate ownerships must also meet citizenship or alternative eligibility requirements. These alternatives include properly configured owner trusts, nonvoting trusts, limited liability companies (LLCs) and non-U.S. citizen corporations. The latter alternative is also one of the more commonly used exemptions, BAPU (Based and Primarily Used), which enables corporations that do not qualify as a U.S. citizen to register aircraft at the FAA. To qualify, the corporation must be formed in one of the states of the U.S., the aircraft must be based in the U.S., and at least 60 percent of the aircraft's flight hours must occur on flights that begin and end in the U.S. Title companies and aviation attorneys can help you navigate the rules for any of the registration alternatives for which you may be eligible.
The registration application itself appears deceptively simple. But no room exists for error. Any mistake-using improper titles of corporate officers or not filling in the aircraft make and model in the appropriate manner, for example-will result in rejection. The most common mistake is that applicants neglect to print their names below their signatures, according to Connie Jones, a supervisory program analyst in the technical section of the FAA's aircraft registry. The FAA will alert a title company within seven days if it spots a problem with an application, but the agency takes longer to alert private filers.
"It's nit-picky," Klein said of the FAA's application review process. "They're very particular about how things are done."
Among the items the FAA is most concerned about is having the owner's proper street address. (The use of post office boxes is not permitted.) "That's critical," Jones said. "We have to be able to send out safety notices and advisory circulars. If you as the aircraft owners are not getting those safety notices, that might be of great importance."
Flying Overseas
Some buyers intend to use their jet for business or vacation travel outside the U.S. soon after taking possession. However, the pink copy is valid only for flights in the continental U.S. If you need to travel outside the lower 48 states before receiving permanent registration, you should file an International Declaration of Operation Certificate. You will state on the certificate where and when you anticipate flying internationally. This form accelerates permanent registration and also gets you a "fly wire," a document evidencing registration that's good for international flight.
One caution: a growing number of buyers have been filing these forms simply to expedite registration, and the FAA has expressed concern about bogus declarations. "Don't request a fly wire unless you actually need one," advised Mike Nichols, a vice president of operations, education and economics at the National Business Aviation Association. "The FAA says it's going to crack down. If someone requests a declaration they don't need, there may be fines or penalties. If you realize you need to make an international flight [before you receive your permanent registration], request a fly wire at that time."
Maintaining Confidentiality
There's a certain pride of ownership in having a jet, but some buyers prefer to remain anonymous. "We have a lot of clients who say, 'I don't want to appear in the public records,'" said Frank Polk, an attorney with the aviation law firm of McAfee & Taft in Oklahoma City.
These owners include celebrities and businesspeople concerned about the confidentiality of their travels. Web-based software now allows the public to track the movements of just about any general aviation aircraft on an IFR flight plan. Since FAA registration records are open to the public, it's relatively easy to find out who owns what aircraft, and then monitor their travels. This can be invaluable information for, say, paparazzi or a business competitor.
Owners concerned about this possibility can shield their title by registering the aircraft with a trustee. Under this arrangement, the trustee takes ownership title of the aircraft and gives the trustor the right to operate it for his or her benefit. (Citizenship rules still apply in these arrangements.) Some such owners establish the trust agreement with a corporate entity with which they are already associated. However, aviation attorneys warn that ownership links can be determined in these cases; if you want to own anonymously, it's preferable to establish a trust independent of any entity you can be identified with, the experts say (and if the beneficiary of the trust is not a U.S. citizen, the trustee and the beneficiary must be independent).
After the application has been filed, processed and approved, the FAA transfers registration to you and sends a permanent registration certificate to be carried aboard the aircraft.
Vanity Plates
Some owners want to change the registration "numbers" (which include letters) on an aircraft, perhaps to display their initials, to have an alphanumeric sequence matching other aircraft they own or for other reasons. You may select any unused registration number, with a few provisos. For example, some numbers are reserved and others aren't legal (such as any number starting in "0"). Changes in registration numbers are made after the FAA approves permanent registration. A title company can reserve and file the necessary paperwork. The FAA fee for a change in registration number is $10. Once the documents have been filed, the agency grants approval within 30 days. (The aircraft's transponder must be restrapped to the new number.)
The Cape Town Convention
The Cape Town Convention, which took effect March 1, 2006, created the International Registry (IR) of Mobile Assets, which now applies only to aircraft and aircraft engines, but will eventually apply to other mobile goods, such as trains. It doesn't take the place of U.S. registration, but supplements it by providing a means for individuals and organizations to register their international financial interests in aircraft assets. Though its offices are in Dublin, Ireland, the IR (often referred to as "Cape Town" in aviation circles) exists only in cyberspace; it is automated and Web-based.
By protecting the interests of creditors, the IR thereby facilitates economic activity. Previously, creditors had few ways to recover assets from buyers who defaulted on loans or simply disappeared with airplanes in many parts of the world. Now claims can be posted on the registry, throwing a big wrench into any international grey market in aircraft. The Convention applies to any fixed-wing aircraft that can carry eight or more people (or equivalent cargo load) or rotorcraft that carry five passengers or equivalent cargo; and the turbine engines that power these aircraft, provided they meet or exceed the minimum takeoff horsepower or thrust specified in the Protocol to the Convention. (Aircraft of any size can be registered if the owner wishes.) Registration of security (financial) interests in aircraft and engines on the IR is not required by law, but purchasers and lenders typically require it to better protect their interests in the items.
"A lot of people think it's like the Easter Bunny or Santa Claus-they don't believe in Cape Town," said Frank Polk, an attorney with the aviation law firm of McAfee & Taft in Oklahoma City. "They say, 'Don't worry about Cape Town. We'll file with the FAA and that's enough.' But it's dangerous to listen to those folks."
One reason you ignore Cape Town at your own peril (besides the fact that loans on such aircraft are now conditional on international registry) is that claims filed with the IR take precedence over all others. And unlike liens filed in the U.S., Cape Town liens are treated on a first-come, first-served basis; whoever files first has first stake in any judgment. The relative merits of multiple liens are meaningless for the purposes of Cape Town. The registry went through some growing pains when it first came online. Then, it could take two weeks or more to complete the registration process. Now it takes only a fraction of that time.
"If you hire somebody to do it for you, you can do it in a couple of days," Polk said. "The problem is, people think, 'I can do this myself.' It looks easy if you look at the site. We have lots of those conversations, people trying to set up an account. And a few weeks later, they call us back."
To Learn More...
Information about registration is available on the FAA's Web site. Click on "Licenses & Certificates" and then on "Aircraft Registration." You can also call the FAA at (405) 954-3116 or (866) 762-9434.
Members of the National Business Aviation Association can get more information about the Cape Town Treaty at www.nbaa.org/capetown or by calling (202) 783-9000. You can also visit the International Registry of Mobile Assets site at www.internationalregistry.aero/irWeb/Controller.jpf.
Members of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association can get information on registration and the Cape Town Treaty at www.aopa.org or by calling (301) 695-2000.
Advocate Consulting, an aviation law firm, has posted articles about registration at advocatetax.com/hotTopics.php.
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This story of a creation defiant of its creator isn't that subtle. A friend of The God Blog sent this recently. It won't embed, so you'll have to click here.
The God Blog gets a shout-out
May 28, 2007 | 4:18 pm
The Bible Belt Blogger, who I often borrow from here and here, mentioned The God Blog last week as one of his main sources of religion news. Cool.


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Can't wait for this one. Pleased to just find out that Casamayor and Margarito are on the undercard as well.
This should be a helluva fight. Cotto, the young, determined, powerful, and unbeaten Puerto Rican welterweight champ ... versus Sugar Shane, the grizzled 36 yr old vet who's beat Delahoya twice, held multiple titles, and has lightning quick hands and that lethal snap jab.
I like Cotto in this one. But you gotta give Shane credit for a his resilience in his career. Many, including me, thought he was done after the back to back losses to Forrest. Then he came back and beat Delahoya. Then ... two tough tight losses to Winky. Again, Mosely responded with five straight wins in a row.
Estrada, Cruz, Vargas, Vargas, Colazzo
None of these guys is in Cotto's class though. Only thing that worries me about Miguel is his defense. In their epic war earlier this year, Zab Judah was able to hit and hurt Cotto. Urkal and Malignaggi as well in the fights before that one. All three fights were in the MS Garden where this one is tonight.
In the end, Cotto is too young, too strong, too aggressive.
TKO in the 8th


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CAP Open Discussion Forum
Conservation Council will host open discussion forums, where faculty, staff, and students may ask questions and/or submit comments and feedback to members of the Conservation Council Working Group who drafted the Climate Action Plan.
Conservation Council has also made the draft CAP document available on the Green Pages where there is an accompanying link to submit comments.
Comments are welcome from all students, their parents, employees, alumni and North Country community members.


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Nutrition Courses
NTR 130 Food and Culture - 3 credits
The roles of culture, religion, history, economics, and geography on food customs and attitudes of various cultural/ethnic groups are explored. A social awareness of selected food patterns and customs are illustrated. This course is open to all students.
NTR 200 Nutritional Biochemistry (CHE 217) - 3 credits
A study of the basic concepts of biochemistry applied to metabolism: carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids: enzymes and metabolic control; vitamins and cofactors. Emphasis is placed on metabolic pathways, the interrelationships of major nutrients and the relation of metabolic processes to the overall nutritional health of an individual.
Prerequisite: CHE 203 or CHE 206.
NTR 210 Principles of Human Nutrition - 3 credits
The basic principles of human nutrition are investigated, emphasizing the nutrients, food sources, and their utilization in the body for growth and health throughout life. This course also assesses contemporary nutrition issues.
Prerequisite: BIO 112 or BIO 117 or CHEM 103 or instructor permission.
NTR 212 Nutrition for Women and Children - 3 credits
A study of the changing nutritional needs that men, women and children encounter throughout the lifespan. Physiological, societal and economic factors and the availability of nutrition services are considered in meeting the nutritional demands of men, women and children from gestation through older adulthood.
Prerequisite: NTR 210 or instructor permission.
NTR 217 Nutrition Education in the Community - 3 credits
An in-depth examination of community nutrition and nutrition education including policy making; national nutrition agenda and nutrition programs; food security; program planning, implementation, and evaluation; learning theory, teaching methods, lesson plans, and development of client education materials. Students present a public policy statement, observe and carry out nutrition education programs.
Prerequisites: NTR 210 and 212.
NTR 220 Principles of Foods - 3 credits
A study of the selection, preparation and storage of food. Techniques in food preparation are developed. Food components and their specific nature and behavior during preparation are introduced, along with the recognition and evaluation of quality in food products. Basic kitchen utensils and equipment will be covered. Lecture: 2 hours; laboratory: 3 hours.
Prerequisite: NTR 210 or instructor permission.
NTR 300 Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism I - 3 credits
An intensive study of functions, digestion/absorption, interrelationships, cellular metabolism of the macronutrients; determination of nutrient requirements, assessment of nutritional status, fluid balance and acid base balance during health, disease and exercise. NTR 300 must be taken before NTR 305. Open to Declared Majors and minors only.
Prerequisites: BIO 117, 118, NTR 200.
NTR 301 Management in Dietetics - 3 credits
An in-depth treatment of management theories, human resources management, financial management, information management and other management topics related to food systems and clinical management. This course offers the application of management principles in simulations and case studies. Open to Declared Majors and minors only.
Prerequisite: Junior standing, NTR 210 or instructor permission.
NTR 305 Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism II - 3 credits
An intensive study of functions, digestion/absorption, interrelationships, cellular metabolism of the micronutrients; determination of nutrient requirements, and assessment of nutritional status in health, disease and exercise. Open to Declared Majors and minors only.
Prerequisites: BIO 117, 118, NTR 300, NTR 200.
NTR 320 Experimental Foods - 3 credits
Controlled experimentation and evaluation of methods of preparation of foods. Students complete a research project based on an area of individual interest. Lecture: 2 hours, laboratory: 3 hours. Open to Declared Majors only.
Prerequisites: NTR 220, CHE 203 or CHE 206.
NTR 327 Medical Nutrition Therapy I - 4 credits
A comparative view of nutrition as it relates to the treatment of disease, this course emphasizes the evaluation of assessment data, the nutrition care process, methods of nutrition support, food and drug interactions, herbal remedies, weight management and applications of nutrition interventions for cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes. Lecture must be taken with NTR 327 Clinical field experience (total of 28 hours of field experience). Open to Declared Majors only.
Prerequisite: NTR 305.
NTR 328 Medical Nutrition Therapy II - 4 credits
A comparative view of nutrition as it relates to the treatment of disease, this course emphasizes the evaluation of assessment data, the nutrition care process, methods of nutrition support, food and drug interactions and applications of nutrition interventions for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and biliary tract, pancreas, metabolic stress, anemia, heart failure and transplant, pulmonary disorders, cancer, HIV infections, renal disease and metabolic disorders. Lecture must be taken with NTR 327 Clinical field experience (total of 28 hours of field experience). Open to Declared Majors only.
Prerequisite: NTR 327.
NTR 330 Food Systems Operations - 4 credits
An in-depth treatment of foodservice operations, including sanitation; foodservice planning, design, and equipment; facility management; menu planning; food purchasing, receiving, and storage; production management; assembly, distribution, and service; and marketing. This course requires 21 hours of field experiences in an area of food service. Lecture: 3.5 hours, Field Experience (total of 21 hours). Open to Declared Majors only .
Prerequisites: NTR 210, 220, 301 or instructor permission.
NTR 340 Nutrition Counseling - 3 credits
An in-depth examination of communication and counseling skills for the nutrition counselor. Application of interviewing and counseling skills in prevention and treatment of obesity, coronary heart disease, diabetes, renal disease, hypertension, cancer, and other diseases are studied. This course includes 4 hours of on campus wellness counseling experience. Open to Declared Majors only.
Prerequisites: NTR 217 and 327 or instructor permission.
NTR 350 Seminar in Nutrition Capstone - 3 credits
A comprehensive review of methodological approaches to qualitative and quantitative research. It is designed to assist students in judging worth and utility of research as a knowledgeable consumer and applying this knowledge in the generation of a research study. The course is designed to include formal and informal writing assignments. Current issues in dietetics as well as career options are also discussed. Open to Declared Majors only .
Prerequisite: Senior Nutrition Student standing NTR 300, 305 & 327 or instructor permission.
NTR 360 Nutrition and Non-Communicable Disease- 3 credits
NTR 360 is designed to provide future health care professionals or health management and researchers the knowledge and introduction of assessment and practice of nutrition management of five significant non-communicable chronic diseases. NTR 360 will provide students an opportunity to study and discuss the pathophysiology, behavioral, genetic and societal causes of five conditions include: Weight Magma net (Obesity and Malnutrition), Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Chronic Renal Failure. Current concepts in evidence based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) include prevention and treatment of each disease state is explored. Students will have an opportunity to build experience in basic assessment and disease management as related to nutrition intervention.
Prerequisites: NTR 2010 Principles of Nutrition (and its associated prereqs)
The following courses are open to students of all majors. They may be of special interest to students majoring in education, nursing, gerontology, psychology, or social work; or those with a personal interest in nutrition and fitness. These courses have no prerequisites and are not a part of the nutrition major.
NTR 113 Nutrition and Fitness - 1 credit
Body energy sources and metabolism, nutrient requirements for fitness and diets for building and maintaining a healthy body throughout life are surveyed along with the benefits of exercise.
NTR 114 Nutrition and the Elderly - 1 credit
An overview of nutrition as it relates to aging. Emphasis is placed on using and developing tools and skills that can be used with the elderly to assess their nutritional status and methods to meet their nutritional needs.
NTR 115 Eating Disorders and Weight Management - 1 credit
Characteristics of health and nutrition problems, emphasizing the prevention, early detection and treatment of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are investigated. The course also looks at fad diets, weight management concerns, and sound weight loss plans.


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Leona M. Washburn
Leona M. Washburn, 85, formerly of Clarendon, Pa. died Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the Rouse Warren County Home in Youngsville, Pa.
Born on May 8, 1928 in Wetmore, McKean County, she was the daughter of the late Burdette and Alma Stenberg Mesler.
Leona worked for 25 years with GTE Sylvania in Warren, Pa. She enjoyed playing bingo and bowling.
Surviving are five children, Stephen (Dale) Washburn of Clarksville, TN, Jeffery (Paula) Washburn of Covington, GA, Craig R. (Catherine) Washburn of Johnsonburg, Pa, Deborah Lathrop of Warren, Pa and Jerry Washburn and his fiance, Sandra Lowder of High Point, NC, her companion, Clayton Madigan of Youngsville, Pa, nine grandchildren, twelve greatgrandchildren, one sister, Nancy Dunn of Sheffield, Pa. and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents Leona was preceded in death by a son, John "Jack" Stuart Washburn, a grandson, Matthew Allen Washburn, a brother, Laurence Mesler and one sister, Beverly Ann Studer.
A private service will be held at the convenience of the family at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, Pa. with the Rev. Marcus Briggs, Chaplain of the Rouse Warren County Home, officiating. In lieu of flowers those wishing to place memorials may do so through The Rouse Warren County Home, 701 Rouse Avenue, Youngsville, Pa. 16371. Email condolences may be sent by visiting


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Places Discussed(Critical Guide to Settings and Places in Literature)
*London. Capital and largest city of Great Britain. The story opens with five men on a cruising yawl on the River Thames on a hazy evening at sundown. One of the men present is named Marlow. He is the only one of the men who is still active as a sailor or naval officer. Marlow begins telling a long story by remarking that the Thames has a dark history. He is referring to ancient times when the Romans first colonized England. At that time, London was an uncivilized place for the relatively sophisticated Romans to be entering.
*Brussels. Capital city of Belgium. Marlow tells a story concerning his voyage to the heart of the African continent. The company that has hired Marlow to fix a river steamer and become its captain is headquartered in Brussels. At the time of the story, the 1890's, Belgium was a colonial power in control of a large portion of central Africa. Marlow must visit the company offices to obtain his commission and get orders concerning his new job. The people who work at the company headquarters treat him as though they do not expect him to return. The entire story Marlow tells shows that he has strong contempt for the way the Belgians have managed the country. He compares the city to a sepulcher—white on the outside but full of rotting bones.
*Congo River
*Congo River. Greatest waterway in Central Africa. Joseph Conrad never names these places by their proper names, but it is obvious from his descriptions of them and their place on the map of Africa that he is referring to Congo Free State and to the lengthy Congo River. Marlow also discusses the company's lower station and a central station, analogous to Stanley Falls, far up the Congo River in the center of Africa. The trip that the steamer, captained by Marlow, makes up the Congo River to relieve Kurtz is eventful and dangerous both because of African attacks and because of tropical diseases. The journey into the heart of the dark rain forest is symbolic of the journey into the dark depths of the human soul.
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Dell on Thursday said that as a result of ongoing discussions with the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company recorded a $100 million liability in its first quarter of fiscal 2011 to establish a reserve for the potential settlement by the company of the previously reported SEC investigation that covers relations between Dell and Intel Corp. SEC claims that Dell received illegal payments or discounts from Intel in exchange for maintaining exclusivity.
Michael Dell, chairman and chief executive of Dell, and the SEC staff have recently commenced discussion of a settlement framework relating to Mr. Dell that would resolve allegations relating to the company's disclosures and alleged omissions prior to fiscal 2008 regarding certain aspects of the company's commercial relationship with Intel Corp. Any such settlement by Mr. Dell would involve alleged violations of negligence-based fraud provisions of the federal securities laws, as well as other non-fraud based provisions, and would not include any bar against Mr. Dell's service as an officer and director of a public company. Any settlement would be made without admitting or denying the SEC's allegations.
The settlement would involve a civil injunctive action against the company for alleged violations of certain federal securities laws, including the antifraud provisions of federal securities laws, relating to certain accounting and financial reporting matters.
"We are hopeful that these settlement discussions will achieve a comprehensive resolution in the near future," said Sam Nunn, presiding director of the Dell board.
The investigation of the company began in 2005. In response, Dell undertook an independent investigation, completed in 2007, which led to a restatement of certain historical financial reports and implementation of remedial measures.
As a result of the liability recorded, the company's net income on a GAAP basis for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 has been reduced by $100 million, or 5 cents per share.
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Actually I re-read the advice I had been given and it recommends a 10-20 minute resting period pre-knead, not a five minute rest. Does that change anything? If I add the yeast and salt post-rest, will they get well distributed during a 6-minute knead in a Bosch mixer? Would I need to dissolve them in water to ensure adequate distribution?
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Jefferson's confidential message to Congress
On January 18, 1803, President Thomas Jefferson sent a secret message to Congress. In it, he asked Congress for $2500 to explore the West–all the way to the Pacific Ocean. At the time, the territory did not belong to the United States. Congress agreed to fund the expedition that would be led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.
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- Jefferson Buys Louisiana Territory, and the Nation Moves Westward
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Who brought the fireworks to town?
To the editor:
I want to thank the committee that put together the program for the New Ulm Battery & Herman Monument celebration this past weekend. People may not fully understand the work that goes into planning this type of event. The fireworks were outstanding! As we were enjoying the show, one of your city council members was overheard saying, "You can thank the council for this"…
Sir, it was NOT the council that brought the fireworks to town, it was this committee of volunteers, notably: Tom Furth, Wendy Enter, Joel Albrecht and others. OK, you made a donation. Good for you. How about now taking the initiative and bring fireworks to New Ulm on the 4th of July so we don't have to drive to Sleepy Eye, Hanska or other towns?
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Topic: How to get all arguments pased in printf format from ruby in C program
I have implemented Ruby C extension(i.e. Invoking C function from ruby script) Following is the variable argument function implemented in C from file "cImplementation.c"
static VALUE cFunction(VALUE self, const char* fmt, ...)
return Qnil;
void Init_MyRuby()
VALUE MRuby = rb_define_module("MyRuby");
rb_define_singleton_method(MRuby, "cFunction", cFunction, 1);
Following is the code of ruby script that invokes cFuncton() method by pssing printf formated string as below:
require 'cFile'
MyRuby::cFunction("My Message:: %s, My Value:: %d", "Hi Im here", 100 )
Can any one suggest me how to access this printf formated string in C functon so that value should be printed as per access specifier? e.g.output in C function expected like=> My Message:: Hi Im here, My Value:: 100 Thanks in advance.


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TRAINING LEVEL: Basic
Storm control is a major component of roadway maintenance in many areas of the country. State, municipal, and county agencies are responsible for providing safe, passable roadways even in severe weather. While the majority of the Weather-related Operations course concentrates on snow and ice storms, many of the elements apply to other weather events as well. Tornadoes, hurricanes, and flooding all require coordination and dedication of maintenance personnel. In any weather event, agencies need to restore roadways and bridges and to ensure they are safe for motorists.
Participants learn about the planning requirements for an effective storm response, including scheduling and training personnel, identifying equipment needs, executing dry runs, and the additional requirements posed by a multi-day storm event. This training assists participants with planning and responding effectively to all weather-related operations.
This training was developed as part of the Maintenance Training Series. To access all the courses in the series, enroll in the 134109 course.
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
This course is designed for State, regional, and county personnel who manage operations programs and deal with oversight and quality assurance across broad geographic areas. This target audience also is involved with handling materials, scheduling, budgeting, and planning.
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