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Headbone connects to the headphonesHeadphones connect to the iPhoneiPhone connected to the InternetConnected to the GoogleConnected to the government.—M.I.A., "The Message"
You are being watched.
The End of PrivacyGoogle: The ultimate Cockblocker. By Scott Fayner.
Friends with benefits: When you can't dress, eat, or go to the bathroom on your own, privacy takes a back seat to trust. By Eugenia Williamson.
The Phoenix Editorial: Privacy.
The photos you post on Flickr are encoded with little bits of geospatial metadata that pinpoint where they were taken and can reveal where you live. Your smartphone — jam-packed with apps coded by who-knows-who and potentially loaded with spyware — is a pocket homing beacon, trackable by satellite. There are trucks with cameras on their roofs, trundling past your apartment, duly noting your unsecured Wi-Fi signal.
Wal-Mart is putting RFID tags in your underwear.
You can barely remember all the different passwords to the ever-proliferating number of Web sites to which you've entrusted personal photos and videos, likes and dislikes, credit-card info and your Social Security number. Then there are the photos of you that other people have posted without your knowledge, or the things they may have written about you on blogs or message boards — things that have a good chance of remaining online and searchable for perpetuity.
And that's to say nothing of the vast and classified surveillance apparatus — "so large, so unwieldy, and so secretive that no one knows how much money it costs, how many people it employs, how many programs exist within it, or exactly how many agencies do the same work," according to the Washington Post — that could (who knows?!) be silently taking note of the e-mails you've sent and the phone calls you've made.
Facebook, keeping tabs on its 500 million members — who share 30 billion bits of information each month yet are mostly ignorant of its privacy policy, which is longer than the United States Constitution — looks like a Class of 1984 high-school yearbook by comparison.
Public is the new privateOver just the past decade or so, the Web has turned things upside down. As Danah Boyd said, speaking this past spring at SXSW in Austin, we've seen "an inversion of defaults when it comes to what's public and what's private."
Time was, what you said and did "private by default, public through effort," said Boyd, a fellow at Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet and Society. That's all changed: "conversation is public by default, private through effort. You actually have to think about making something private because, by default, it is going to be accessible to a much broader audience . . . And, needless to say, people make a lot of mistakes learning this."
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Naomi Campbell doesn't believe in excuses.
The 42-year-old supermodel admits she frequently turned up late to modelling jobs - and recently arrived to the premiere of her new show The Face in New York hours after her co-hosts Karolina Kurkova, Coco Rocha and Nigel Barker - and although she feels embarrassed by her rude behaviour, she is adamant that she is honest and was always professional when she eventually arrived to work.
Speaking in an interview on CNN's Fashion: Backstage Pass: "My lateness was terrible, and I'll admit to that, but I never would actually come in with a story of why I was late. But I'd get there, and I'd get the job done. I never believed in giving an excuse. I'm not going to lie."
The British beauty also confirmed she is on the mend and back to wearing high-heeled shoes after she was viciously attacked and robbed by two bikers in Paris in November, leaving her with torn ligaments in her legs that required surgery.
"I can't keep [the heels] on for too long."
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I've had many people ask about the hand dyed threads and how to best use them so I thought I'd just share a few hints with all of you.
First and most important, you cannot depend on the hand dyed threads to be color safe so approach all your work with that in mind. You may well not be able to wash your piece after stitching so keeping it clean is the most important thing you can do to insure a successful project. Even using too much steam in pressing can cause bleeding problems so be sure to press your fabric to remove any fold lines before stitching.
Some thread companies recommend soaking out the excess dye before using the thread. I've not done that but if you're really concerned I suggest you follow their recommendations.
Now don't decide you will not use hand dyed threads because of bleeding! There are ways to rescue a piece where the threads have bled and it's a simple process. The bleeding you may see is merely the excess dye rinsing out of the thread. Not a problem unless you allow the piece to dry before taking care of it. The most important thing you can do is catch the problem before the piece dries and the dye sets, so before the piece has the opportunity to dry out, immerse it in ice cold water and soak out any of the bleeding color. Change the water and add more ice a couple of times per day as needed until the excess color has soaked away. This treatment will not damage the piece so long as all the materials are cold water safe as most of the materials we stitch with are.
Once the bleeding has been soaked away wrap the piece in a thick towel and let it set for an hour to allow the towel to absorb some of the moisture. Check again to be sure color is not showing on the fabric where dye might have bled. If you have more color soak again and repeat the process. When the color is controlled, lay the piece face down on a thick pad (I use a double terry towel) and press it dry. You may have to change the pad a couple of times before you can get the piece dry but pressing this way will remove any wrinkles from the fabric and allow the stitches to raise above it nicely. Do not press over the stitches on the right side of the piece as that will flatten them.
If you don't have a problem with bleeding you're ready to press your piece after completion and before adding embellishments. If you bring your pieces here for framing you don't have to worry about pressing, we'll do that for you. If you frame yourself or take it somewhere else for framing be sure to press before hand. Lay the piece face down on the pad and press until you've pressed out the wrinkles in the fabric. Take real care with steam as it can cause the threads to bleed. If you're taking your piece to a frame shop be sure they know that you've used hand dyed threads with the potential to bleed in case they decide to steam the piece.
Now that we've gotten the problems with hand dyed threads taken care of let's talk about the fun of these great threads. The effects you can achieve with them are exciting. If you complete each cross stitch as you go (English method of cross stitch) you will see fun striping in the larger areas. Subtle color changes will create subtle stripes and distinct color changes will create distinct stripes. Stitching cross stitch with the first half across a line and the second half back (Danish method of cross stitch) will create a more mottled effect. Other stitches give other interesting effects, give them a try and see what you can create with this fun thread.
The hand dyed thread companies we stock are Caron Collection, Weeks Dye Works, The Gentle Art, Rainbow Gallery, ThreadworX, DMC, and Soy Lustre. Also available by special order are Dinky Dyes, Crescent Colours, and Gloriana.
Still have a question? Just give us a call at 866-862-2239 and we'll share our love of this exciting thread!


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RIC Alum Named Top Homecare and Hospice Nurse in R.I. and Among Top 50 in Nation
Sue Hjerpe a 1984 graduate of Rhode Island College's nursing program, was chosen by the National Association for Homecare & Hospice (NAHH) as the top homecare and hospice nurse in Rhode Island. She is among 50 nurses – one from each state – selected for outstanding nursing care.
Each year, NAHH invites member organizations to submit a nomination for a nurse who would represent their state. Hjerpe was nominated by the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Rhode Island, where she has worked for more than 30 years.
Nominations must include a story of the nurse's exemplary care of their patient. Hjerpe's story focused on her 39-year-old patient, a Latino mother of three who is legally blind. According to Jane Creamer, chief human resources officer and chief operations officer for the VNA, Hjerpe's patient has a long history of diabetic foot ulcers and cardiac issues. As a result of her health issues and responsibilities of caring for her family, she would often skip meals or make unhealthy dietary choices. Although the patient did speak English, Hjerpe brought in a Spanish interpreter to help the patient plan healthy meals that were more to her liking.
"Hjerpe's provision of care, which included arranging doctor visits, caring for the patient's wounds and encouraging the patient's commitment to the plan of care, has kept her patient out of the hospital for more than six months," said Creamer.
In addition to being selected as one of the top 50 homecare and hospice nurses in the nation, Hjerpe was also nominated as "one of the 10 nurses who inspire other nurses the most."
Her story and photo will be published in "Caring," a magazine distributed to all homecare agencies. In October 2013 all 50 awardees will be honored at a ceremony to be held at the association's annual meeting in Washington, DC.
"All of our staff at the VNA are shining stars," said Creamer. "This is a chance for the nation to know about one particularly bright one."


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Instead of having a greasy, battered coating, the tofu "steaks" in our revamped Parmigiana are breaded and lightly pan-fried in just a small amount of oil then topped with part-skim mozzarella, fresh basil and your favorite marinara sauce. This Italian classic will please even those who are tofu-phobic.
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Healthy Weight
High Calcium
Low Calorie
Low Carb
Low Cholesterol
Serves 4
Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 30 min.
Step 1
Combine breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning in a shallow dish. Cut tofu lengthwise into 4 steaks and pat dry. Sprinkle both sides of the tofu with garlic powder and salt and then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture.
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Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until they release their juices and begin to brown, 4 minutes more. Transfer to a bowl.
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Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add the tofu steaks and cook until browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn over and sprinkle with Parmesan. Spoon the mushroom mixture over the tofu, pour marinara over the mushrooms and scatter mozzarella on top. Cover and cook until the sauce is hot and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with basil and serve.
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Welcome home to Indian Trail Apartment Homes located in Amarillo, Texas. Our unique community is centrally located in the heart of it all with restaurants, shopping, medical services and banks all within easy reach, yet we are nestled in a quaint residential neighborhood. We offer one and two bedroom apartment homes featuring spacious walk in closets, washer/dryer connections, plush carpeting, an all electric gourmet kitchen with a pantry and microwave and your own private patio or balcony area. Enjoy our resort style swimming pool and a picnic area and barbecues. For added convenience we also include assigned parking, an on-site laundry facility, guest parking and on-site maintenance. Tour our photo gallery or call us to schedule your personal tour and let us show you why Indian Trail Apartment Homes is your perfect new home!


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Play-By-Playmate: Bounties and Brackets
Jaime has good news and bad news. The good news? A Playboy.com bracket tournament. The Bad? Bounty hunting.
I'm just gonna dive right in on the Saints posting bounties for hard hits to opposing players.
I think it is pretty arrogant of them to think they're above the law. There has been a new sheriff in town for a while now and his rules have been made clear: you make a bad hit, you get a bad fine. Who do the Saints think they are that they can just all willy-nilly play by their own rules?
Now don't get me wrong. You know me. I love a good rough and tumble game of football when the boys are playing hard. In the words of Reese Bobby, "If you're not first, you're last." I think that's the only way to play, but how silly (and not in the 'haha' way) do you have to be to think you can just go around posting bounties on players and get away with it? Or worse to think its ok?
A few rogue players making their own rules I can understand. Not accept, but understand. But this involves the whole team! Owners, coaches, assistant coaches, captains, they all knew! Now, they didn't all post the money for the bounties but they certainly did not try and stop it. They just turned a blind eye and pretended it wasn't happening.
I think we can all agree that football is dangerous. These guys are 350 pounds of muscle. Getting hit by one of them on a good day would be like getting run over by a Mack truck, but getting hit by one of them when he is trying to hurt you? Well I just can't imagine what that would feel like and I don't think I want to!
That's why Roger Goodell started cracking down on these sorts of shenanigans. Remember Spygate? $250k in fines to the team, $500k to Bill Belichick AND a first round pick. I think that's what hurt them, the pick not the money. If the Pats got all that for using a camera to steal other teams plays imagine what the Saints are looking at for setting up an intricate Old West bounty system!
The big concern will be whether star players decide to walk away from the team, and if Goodell does penalize them a few draft picks, how the Saints will continue marching when no one wants to come via free agency and they don't have any picks in the draft? What happens then? What do you do with a team who thinks they're better than the other 31 teams and the guy who is running the show?
I'd say at the very least there are going to be a few suspensions. Probably some draft picks taken away. I think Sean Peyton is probably too proud to resign but there will be more than a few words between him, the owners and the league. You just can't do that sort of thing and not face the music.
Ok. That's it. End Rant.
On a cheerier note, I've got good news for all you sports fans. Playboy and I are going to be hosting an online college basketball bracket competition this year and I'm pretty confident you're all going down. I've been brushing up on my college hoops and I think I've got the whole thing figured out. I hear perfect brackets are tough to pull off, but I've got a few tricks up my sleeve and you're all in trouble.
So make sure you check back to Playboy.com on Wednesday to get yourself signed up…TO LOSE! Hahahaha! Let me and @playboydotcom know who you think is gonna win this year's tournament, then fill out your bracket on Sunday to win some awesome prizes and see if you can beat me!


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I was wondering what commercial operators are using for frames and foundation in their supers.
I am starting from scratch and will be buying frames and foundation for 50 medium supers this Fall.
I like the fact that plastic frames don't have to be put together and wax mothes can't damage. I know people say bees don't like them but have had good luck with Pierco black foundation in brood boxes.
But there is still something about wood that just feels right.
Hope to get up to 50 or so hives next year and hate to start using something and find it doesn't work.
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Wonderful and Pleasant House
Size55 m²
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|Siriusstraße, 82205 Gilching, Germany
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The very bright and very quiet kitchen is equipped with a convection oven, glass ceramic stove, oven, coffee maker and electric kettle. A folding bed is available for a 5th Person. Each wash costs 2.50 € and a second apartment is about 2 km away.
Two balconies complete the comfort of this sunny lodging.
There are many attractions right in the center of the city: the Frauenkirche with the onion domes and the panoramic views is Munichs landmark, the city hall in the Gothic Revival architectural style towers (do not miss the chimes at 11 and 12 clock) right at the beautiful Marienplatz, the Alter Peter offers visitors that will climb the 306 steps to the top a breathtaking view to the Zugspitze on clear days. Behind the Karlstor and Stachus extends Munich's old town including the shopping street with the highest turnover in Germany.
For fans of machinery and equipment, this is a must: the German Museum on Museum Island in the Isar. It is the most visited museum in the Republic. Art lovers visit the galleries of the art premises in Munich.
House rulesCaution: €150
Surcharge for short stay 1-3 nights per person.
Min. 4 nights from Monday to Friday and min. 1 night for Friday to Monday.
Different prices apply during Oktoberfest and trade fairs, please ask!
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|$ 12 US per guest/night extra
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Reviews of this property
The Flat was clean and convenient to the S-Bahn
A brief itinerary from Munchen Airport to Gilching (along with a quick Map) would have been VERY helpful.
The BIG disappointment was NO Internet!!
Heating problems. The apartment is very cold. we stay only over night but was very cold.
House Very nice and friendly, but a little out of monaco with the nearest metro station s
Casa Molto bella e accogliente, un pò fuori monaco ma con la fermata metro s vicina
All totally awesome and highly recommended. Very nice hosts and the apartment is in excellent condition. With everything set up you need. The location is very nice and quiet and a tram stop is a few meters before the "front door"!
Alles total klasse und sehr zu empfehlen. Sehr nette Gastgeber und die Wohnung ist in einem ausgezeichneten Zustand. Mit allem eingerichtet was man braucht. Die Lage ist sehr schön ruhig und eine S-Bahnstation liegt wenige Meter vor der "Haustür" !!
Very nice, fully furnished apartment. Quiet location with parking in front of the door. Highly recommended.
Sehr schöne, komplett ausgestattete Ferienwohnung. Ruhig gelegen mit Parkmöglichkeiten vor der Tür.
Sehr zu empfehlen.
A very clean, comfortable apartment with everything your heart desires. The house was very quiet and the location in a nice residential area makes the stay very pleasant. We can only recommend the apartment to our short stay and will continue to do so. Linda, Meli and Tanja
Eine sehr saubere, komfortable Wohnung mit allem was das Herz begehrt.
Im Haus war es sehr ruhig und die Lage in einer schönen Wohngegend macht den Aufenthalt sehr angenehm.
Wir können nach unserem Kurzaufenthalt die Wohnung nur weiterempfehlen und werden das auch tun.
Linda, Meli und Tanja
Hello, super great place to stay! Very nice hosts Thank you so much for all family Krams
supertolle Unterkunft! Sehr nette Gastgeber
Vielen lieben Dank für alles
Familie Krams
very nice apartment ... Hosts very friendly and helpful ... Thanks for everything ... If we return to Munich, not call her Esiteró
sehr schöne Wohnung... Gastgeber sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit... Vielen Dank für alles...Wenn wir zurück nach München, nicht Esiteró ihr aufrufen
The apartment is good is very new and is located in a very quiet town. Missing a microwave in the kitchen, The house was not very clean, there was smell of cigarette and the bath towels were very old. Overall the place is good, but I think the kitchen and bathrooms could be cleaner.
O apartamento é bom é bem novo e está localizado numa cidade bem silenciosa.
Falta um forno de microondas na cozinha, A casa não estava bem limpa, havia cheiro de cigarro e as toalhas de banho eram muito velhas. No geral o lugar é bom, mas acho que a cozinha e os banheiros poderiam ser mais limpos.
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The community Software Lab is done. It's been an at least ok 15 years. For a concluding thoughts see: Follow your dream,maybe
The old site is online for nostalga buffs.
MVHub and NortShorePort.org were still kinda useful, and getting a 3 to 10 thousand visitors each month (including spiders). However, various things are broken and there is nobody with the energy and skill to fix them. The information is getting old. Bad information is worse than no information.
Most of the wiki is archived as .pdf here
If you need to reach a CSL alumni for some reason, drop Dan MacNeil an email at: firstname.lastname@example.com


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That leg injury Chester Bennington sustained that resulted in the cancellation of the rest of Linkin Park's North American tour really was serious; the singer ended up having surgery and was kind enough to share photos of the aftermath in all their stitched-up glory.
Lookin good😳 pic.twitter.com/hTGhzYV53b
— Chester Bennington (@ChesterBe) January 26, 2015
Thanks for stopping at the tattoo Doc😅 pic.twitter.com/c9WpG1OEGl
— Chester Bennington (@ChesterBe) January 26, 2015
Whatever was done to Bennington's foot/ankle region must have involved pins or some sort of implant; because he also tweeted that "I will now set metal detectors everywhere."
Bennington has been ordered by doctors to rest for six weeks, but we're not so sure he'll wait that long to take the stage again. Check out this tweet from the official Linkin Park account:
First ray of sunshine since the surgery. Thank you to everyone for all your support and well wishes. - @ChesterBe pic.twitter.com/pxAre0B3x1
— LINKIN PARK (@linkinpark) January 23, 2015
I can see it now…Linkin Park's "The Hunting Party" Tour…Sponsored by Hoveround! Personally, I think it has a nice ring to it.


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Movie Review: Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Stephen Rebello takes us into the world of 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono
Director: David Gelb
MPAA Rating: NR
Studio: Entertainment One
Jiro Ono, a meticulous, austere 85-year-old, presides over his 10-seat sushi restaurant tucked into the lower depths of a busy Tokyo subway station. Neither the eatery's size nor its unassuming locale has stopped the restaurant from being the first of its kind ever to win a highly coveted 3-star Michelin review.
Meanwhile, deep-pocketed patrons make reservations as long as a year in advance to dine on the legendary maestro's works of culinary art, described by chef-author Anthony Bourdain as being, "As close to a religious experience in food as one is likely to get."
Director David Gelb's elegant and impeccably made documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi does many things well. A portrait of a highly disciplined, obsessive perfectionist who vets every morsel of fish served and trains and watches his employees with merciless attention to detail; the movie is a grabber. Sushi and its preparation are an art, passion and a driving force to this man. Gelb's movie is also strong in detailing the tense, tender and landmine-littered relationship between the emotionally complex Ono and his two grown sons; neither of whom can ever hope to climb beyond his long shadow. Although the film is high-toned foodie porn, it's also too much a valentine to delve too deeply into such matters as Jiro's legendarily monstrous temper and emotional aloofness. It also glosses over his sons' difficulties living up to a legend. As a testament to the power of art to drive and burnish a monk-like existence, the sensual, artfully composed film may inspire you or, at the very least, make you ravenously hungry. (Vegetarians please note: Prepare to find much of the film stomach-turning.)
About the Author
Playboy Contributing Editor Stephen Rebello has written many Playboy Interviews and 20 Questions features. He is the author of such books as the notorious Bad Movies We Love (with Edward Margulies) and Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho, the latter of which has inspired a dramatic feature film set for production in 2012. His most recent Playboy Interviews include Josh Brolin and Cameron Diaz.


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Wild Fire Tees design new shirt to raise money for Sandy victims
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Hundreds of thousands of dollars poured into the Wild Fire Tees fundraiser. Now those behind the shirts are starting a new fundraiser for Superstorm Sandy victims.
"We had orders from all over the country, all over the world," said Tucker Wannamaker.
But it was one special buyer from New York that sparked their new idea.
"We got a call from a Chris in NYC. He had bought a Wild Fire Tee and wanted to know if we were going to do anything with Sandy relief. That got things stirred up a little for us," he said.
Wannamaker said the global support was so overwhelming, they decided they wanted to reciprocate.
So, like the Wild Fire Tees, they came up with a design they hope will be popular with the masses and raise a lot of money.
"We want to help very local, very specific things out there. We will do that through community foundations in the East Coast area," said Wannamaker.
Their Wild Fire Tees raised $300,000 for wildfire relief efforts. Wannamaker said that money was given to the Red Cross, Care & Share, NOCO Rebuilding, Colorado Springs Together, the Governor's Wildfire Relief Fund and to Ute Elementary School to rebuild a playground destroyed by mudslides following the fire.
They unveiled the new Sandy shirt design exclusively to KRDO News Channel 13 on Sunday.
The shirts go on sale Monday at 10 a.m. online at Wild Fire Tees website. They will also be featured at a special fundraiser in New York City on Wednesday.
The team said they also have extra Wild Fire Tees left. Those shirts will also be available on Monday. In addition to those, they have designed a Wild Fire Hoodie. It will also be available on Monday.
Wannamaker adds that unlike the original sales, shipping will be much faster because they already have the shirts printed and ready to go.


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[NOTE: The following was originally posted on May 26, 2006, which was before I started to post Keltner Lists. Since I did not want to do the work of rearranging the post into a Keltner List, I left it as it was, except for some minor changes reflecting BBFHOF elections since the date of the original post and a question posed in May 2006. Cepeda was elected into the BBFHOF on November 9, 2007.]
More information on Perucho Cepeda, a shortstop (and, in his 30s, outfielder) from Puerto Rico. Cepeda had offers to play for Black ballclubs in the United States, but the combination of his temper and the racism in the United States led him to reject the offers. Since there was some racism in Cuba during that time as well, he may have turned down the chance to play in Cuba for the same reason.
From 1938 until 1942 - the first five seasons for which we have statistics for Cepeda - he accomplished the following in the Puerto Rican Winter League against some of the top talent from the Negro Leagues:
Won two MVPs
Won two batting titles and finished third twice
Won three RBI titles and finished second once
Was second in HR once
Led in triples once and was third once
Was third in runs scored once and fourth twice
The people at baseballthinkfactory have come up with major league equivalents for pre-integration Puerto Rican legends Francisco Coimbre and Perucho Cepeda, both of whom would appear to be HOF candidates based on their reputations. Based on the projections alone, Coimbre doesnt seem quite worthy of the BBFHOF, so I won't mention him any futher here. However, these are the win shares produced for Cepeda:
1938 (Age 32) 36
1939 (Age 33) 26
1940 (Age 34) 31
1941 (Age 35) 20
1942 (Age 36) 13
1943 (Age 37) 1
Unfortunately, we have no statistics whatsoever for Puerto Rico prior to 1938. We do know, however, that Cepeda played professionally around the Caribbean for at least a decade before 1938, and he was called The Babe Ruth of Puerto Rico for being the best baseball player on the island.
Looking at what he did from age 32 onwards, and knowing that he played on the 1937 Ciudad Trujillo team in the Dominican Republic, it seems reasonable to assume that Cepeda would have racked up the equivalent of four or five seasons with 30+ win shares during his career, which is certainly BBFHOF territory. No eligible major leaguer with five such seasons is outside the BBFHOF. Of those with four such seasons, only Charlie Keller, Jimmy Wynn, and Bobby Bonds are outside the BBFHOF. All three were outfielders; Cepeda, however, was a shortstop during his prime. Furthermore, Cepeda had a full career (Keller didn't), and had a great reputation (Wynn didn't).
[For those who are curious, every eligible major leaguer at 2B, 3B, or SS with three 30+ win share seasons is currently in the BBFHOF. There are only two eligible major league shortstops with two 30+ win share seasons not in the BBFHOF as players: Hughie Jennings and Vern Stephens. Jennings, however, has been elected as a contributor. It is extremely likely that Cepeda had at least three MVP-type seasons, and fits into this group of infielders at defensive positions as well.]
Also, it seems reasonable to assume that Cepeda would have earned at least 40 win shares total at ages 30 and 31, and would have averaged at least 22 win shares per season from ages 24 to 31. Given his reputation before the PRWL and its detailed record-keeping started, and the fact that Trujillo hired him for his own personal team in the 1937 Dominican league, we know that he wasn't a late bloomer. As we do have MLEs for Cepeda from age 32 onwards, this assumption would most likely underestimate his real ability. This would give Cepeda at least 303 career win shares, at least 133 win shares in his best five seasons, and at least 93 win shares in his best three seasons. Since I'm being very conservative in setting these minimums, he was most likely better than that.
Now, these shortstops are in the BBFHOF:
Barry Larkin. 346 career WS, 130 in best five seasons, 32, 31, 30 in best three seasons.
Ozzie Smith. 326 career WS, 123 in best five seasons, 33, 25, 23 in best three seasons.
Alan Trammell. 318 career WS, 132 in best five seasons, 35, 29, 26 in best three seasons.
Pee Wee Reese. 314 career WS plus war credit, 134 in best five seasons, 32, 27, 26 in best three seasons.
Lou Boudreau. 277 career WS, 135 in best five seasons, 34, 32, 30 in best three seasons.
Thus, in all probability, Perucho Cepeda was at least the equal of fellow shortstops Larkin, Smith, Trammell, Reese, and Boudreau, all of whom are members of the BBFHOF. Do we have all the statistics to make this absolutely certain? Unfortunately not. But the statistics we do have for Cepeda, as well as the reputation Cepeda had before he compiled our available numbers, lead me to believe that Cepeda belongs in the BBFHOF.


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Original post made by Carrie Manley, Midtown, on Nov 11, 2012
As of of you may know, for the past few years, we've had a neighborhood grass-roots tradition of taking customized gifts up to the VA Spinal Cord unit at the Palo Alto VA. This year, I'm on anti-biotics for a bit of an ear infection, and the doctor says this is one gift that I cannot take into the VA to share with our vets! So, this year, as I have to step back due due to illness, I am so grateful that the next generation is so kindly and eagerly stepping up. I couldn't be prouder, in fact.
Paly junior Grace Grignon, Paly sophomore Will Goncher, and Menlo School sophomore Eric Luxenberg and several friends have generously decided to carry the banner for the cause this year to thank our veterans. At 10:00am tomorrow, Monday, Nov. 12 they are meeting here at our house, (764 Marion) to caravan up to the VA Hospital, where at 10:30am, they will join VA Recreational Therapist Tom McCarthy to go from room to room, handing out donated gifts to the veterans. Thank you, Grace, Will, Eric and friends!!
If you know of another young person who would like to join in this effort, please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com
Do you have something you could contribute for the kids to give out? We would greatly appreciate your help in this grassroots effort!
Below is a list of some ideas, but anything you can think of, is okay by us!
1) Decks of cards
2) Chocolate
3) Giants "World Series" Commemorative magazines
4) Fresh flowers in small vases (Karen at Nature's Alley in mid-town Palo Alto, across from Longs, is eager to help with this effort!)
5) sugarless candy (for Diabetics)
6) home-made cards
7) aviation, fishing, car, sports and other hobby magazines
8) art supplies, colored pencils, pads of drawing paper
9) home-baked cookies, (or store-bought!)
10) Did I mention chocolate?
11) home-made or store-bought cards, saying thank you, in your own words
12) some pens
13) book marks
14) gently-used coffee-table or paper-back books
15) jig-saw puzzles
16) cupcakes
17) homemade signs or banners that the youth volunteers can hang up to decorate a veteran's hospital room
18) I-tune gift cards for music or movies
19) play dough or stuffed animals--some of the veterans have children or grand-children comThake visit them, and they love to have gifts that they can share with their loved ones
20) salty snacks, like chips or pickles, since not everyone is a "sweets" person
21) a cash donation, that we can use to purchase small items like the ones on this list!
Those are just a few ideas... but what can you think of? Feel free to add to the list, and feel free to drop off anything between now and 9:30am tomorrow, Monday, Nov. 12th at 764 Marion Avenue, just east of Middlefield, and south of Oregon Expressway. There's a drop-off box ready for your much appreciated donations!
Recreational Therapist Tom McCarthy said it would be great if we could come up with enough stuff for 35 veterans in the Spinal Cord unit... but the truth is, there are many, many more veterans who will be spending this Veterans day in our VA hospice and hospital units in Palo Alto and Menlo Park. If it turns out that we get more than we need for the Spinal Cord unit, we'll figure out make more deliveries--and that's a promise!
The main point is that in this case, as in so many other life situations, it's not the specific gift--and it's the thought that counts. The gift provides the opportunity to walk into a hospital room and say thank you. It's the thought--and the action of showing up--that really count. These veterans showed up for our country, time and time again, and tomorrow, with your help, our kids will show up to say thank you.
A big thanks to the VA, and especially to Tom McCarthy, for making this opportunity possible.
And to everyone, sincere thanks, for all you do not just Veterans Day, but every day to help our community. It all adds up and makes a difference!
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Nov 11, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Thank you Carrie, for taking on this responsibility! May all the good karma come back to yu for yur graciousness.
a resident of Barron Park
on Nov 11, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Such a great cause... will be dropping items off!
a resident of Midtown
on Nov 12, 2012 at 8:38 am
Big thanks to the Veterans Day elves (known and unknown) who brought many gifts through the night: raisins, Milano cookies, wool hats, Mr. Potato Head toys, Goldfish crackers, notepads, mounds of paperback books, and much more.
Special thanks to eight year old Brendan, who wrote the following letter, to be delivered this morning:
"Dear Veteran,
I hope you are having a great Veterans Day! Thank you for making our city good.
Your friend,
We're still collecting donations this morning, until 10am, at 764 Marion, and then the teen volunteers will head up for bedside deliveries at the Spinal Cord unit at the Palo Alto Veterans Hospital.
If we end up with any extras, we will share with the hundreds of veterans who attend the annual Holiday Crafts fair at the VA hospital auditorium, Wednesday, Dec. 5th. This is a wonderful event organized by VA Recreational Therapist Tom McCarthy, and to learn more about how you can help at the fair, or sing carols on Christmas morning at the VA, just call the VA hospital, (650) 493-5000, and ask for Tom McCarthy in building 7.
Thanks again to everyone for your donations and support for our veterans. Most of all, thank you, veterans!
a resident of Midtown
on Nov 13, 2012 at 8:29 am
Quick update on this item: a total of 8 teen volunteers, from Gunn, Paly, Menlo School and JLS went to three units at the VA hospital yesterday delivering your donated gifts and cards. The students were there for five hours! A big thank you to Grace, Will, Eric, Harry, Michaela, Ellen, Maddie and Maggi!! You are all awesome!! Also, thank you to two of the VA's finest: 4C Head Nurse Scott Sutorius and Building 7 Recreational Therapist Tom McCarthy for being so generous with your time, and for being such tremendous role models. Thanks, also to Brendan, Sarah and Jonathon for your beautiful home-made cards and letters. And thanks, too, to Karen at Nature's Alley in Mid-town for, once again, supporting this effort with the most lovely flowers, so appreciated by all the veterans. And to all the friends, known (Regina!!) and unknown, thank you for dropping off such thoughtful gifts. The teens loaded up three carts of presents, thanks to you! Also, thanks to our two volunteer drivers, Patti and Sue, for getting the teens up to the hospital on time for their Veterans Day deliveries! We couldn't have done all this without you! And one last sweet thank you: whoever made those brownies--they were a big hit!! Thank you!
If any of you would like to join in this on-going neighborhood effort to support our hospitalized veterans, please save the date: Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. Karen at the local floral shop, Nature's Alley (across from Long's) is hosting our 2nd annual "Holiday Flowers For Our Vets" party! Come make a bouquet, draw a card, and join in the fun! And those of you who are interested/available, you are then invited to make bedside deliveries to the VA hospice and hospital. Rumor has it some jolly guy in a red suit will be leading the way. For more information, please call Karen at Nature's Alley, (650)326-3632.
Thanks again, to all, for your help in supporting our Veterans Day efforts! Thank you, teens, and thank you, veterans!
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Nov 13, 2012 at 5:05 pm
The teens and Carrie were awesome yesterday (Monday, observed Veterans Day). The cards, gifts and kind words to the vets were thoughtful and certainly well received. But it was the generosity of spirit and time that touched the vets on 4C. The teens, even after four hours of visiting over in bulding 7, still paused and took the time to listen to the stories and little 'pearls' that some of the vets shared. More than one vet said afterwards that they feel like the country is going to be okay and in good shape since it will be in the hands of people like the ones who visited them on this day of remembrance and appreciation. Thank you for being yourselves, and for bringing sunshine into our hospital community.


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I have concerns about Nutritional Yeast in there. Many dietitians don't recommend it and it also gives me insane gas and digestive issues. Seems like a bad idea, what do you think?
Raw cheese sauce
Prep Time
Total Time
Shelf Life4 days in fridge
Rating5/5 (from 19 ratings)5
- 2 cups cashews
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons more water if needed to facilitate blending (optional)
Recipe Directions
- 1. Throw all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
- 2. Blend. This recipe can be a bit of a @#$#$% when blending, so if you're having trouble getting the mixture to mix properly, turn your high-speed blender off and insert a spatula down one side to let a pocket of air down near the blades. Then remove the spatula, put the lid back on and continue blending--going from slow all the way up to fast again. You can also add a bit more water (mentioned above) but I try not to add any more water than three additional tablespoons because I like to keep the texture more on the thick side.
- 3. Serve. I usually use right away, as a dip, on top of broccoli, on top of a raw veggie burger patty.
- 4. Refrigerate leftovers. Leftover raw cheese sauce will keep for up to four days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
The Rawtarian's ThoughtsBy The Rawtarian
This raw cheese sauce recipe is one of the most frequently made savory recipes in my raw kitchen.
Fresh out of the VItamix when it's a bit warm, it's nice and runny - and perfect for serving over broccoli. (When serving over brocolli drop the raw cheese sauce from a spoon.)
When refrigerated, this raw cheese sauce becomes a bit firmer - more like raw cheez whiz! Perfect for spreading on raw bread, on top of a raw veggie or much more.
Want to know more about raw cheese sauce? Listen to The Raw Food Podcast, Episode 10, where I dish everything I know about raw cheese!
Another handy tip - got leftover raw cheese sauce and aren't sure what to do with it? Dehydrate it until it becomes nice and crispy. Crumble it up and you now have raw parmesan cheese that can be stored in a glass jar in your pantry! Lovely as a soup or salad topper.
Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates.
- This recipe provides you with 100% of your daily Riboflavin, and Vitamin B6.
- This recipe is a good source of Protein, and Iron.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Vitamin K.
Amounts per 81 g (3 oz) suggested serving
|% Daily
|10 %
|10 g
|17 %
|20 g
|25 %
|15 g
|4 %
|Dietary Fiber
|2.2 g
|7 %
|2.9 g
|18 mg
|2 %
|3 mg
|24 %
|395 mg
|17 %
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Mar 25, 2013
Hi Rachel, so glad you enjoyed. And you paired it with the perfect veg. I am not normally a broc fan, but the two go so well together.
Hi Ben, interesting. I would agree that if you are sensitive to it then you should definitely stay away from it. However, I do enjoy it myself and have never had a problem with it. What exactly is the dietician's objection to it?
Oct 19, 2016
Are the cashews soaked? If so, for how long? Recipe doesn't list them as soaked but I know that makes them easier to blend. Recipe sounds great and so do the others I've looked into so far. Thanks!
Hi Ines!
In general, you don't have to soak unless I specifically state to do so in the recipe.
HOWEVER, as you mentioned, if your blender isn't very good, you can certainly soak, drain, rinse clean, drain again, and pat dry. Doing so will indeed make the recipe easier to blend and the end result may be smoother.
Hope this helps!
Nice job Jade! And smart additions with the broc and carrots :)
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Oct 06, 2015
Amy Eats's Review
Raw cheese sauce
Just to share a small blending tip - put the liquids into the blender container first, before the nuts and yeast on top! Once the blades catch onto the liquid it blends like a dream - no need for messy spatula work! Thanks for the recipe! I followed it to a T and it was yums.
Thanks for the tip, Amy! Glad you liked the cheese sauce!
nayoung's Review
Raw cheese sauce
the simpliest but the most cheeeezzzy raw vegan cheese sauce!
actually better than cheese!
This recipe opened my journey to all kinds of your sauces :)
This sauce does hit the cheesy spot! Thanks for sharing, Nayoung!
Jul 13, 2015
Works a treat in a vegetable quinoa risotto. Just cook risotto as per normal then right before you serve add a generous amount of cheesy sauce. Sooooo good!
Mmm, sounds yummy, Tracy!
vesnam's Review
Raw cheese sauce
Fantastic :) I was sceptical about the "cheezy" flavour but it really is as described, am still surprised by it :)
Oh, good stuff, Vesna! See, aren't you glad you tried it?
Feb 08, 2015
dina's Review
Raw cheese sauce
oh yes this sauce is incredible and very seducing, it makes you want more and more !
if you leave the cashew in a cup of water over night, the sauce is done - the next day - in a wink of an eye !
plse tell me, the broccoli, do you eat it raw ?
of course to raw broc! Why ever not? <3
Jan 03, 2015
Kim's Review
Raw cheese sauce
I made this tonight and it was so yummy! My husband really liked it and he is a picky eater. I will be making this a lot.
I'm so glad to hear that, Kim! Thank you! :)
Dec 11, 2014
Nickuhn's Review
Raw cheese sauce
You are a magic maker in the kitchen!! I love this cheese sauce!!
You and me both! :)
Dec 04, 2014
Amy's Review
Raw cheese sauce
Paired this delish sauce with a salad of broccoli and apple. Amazing!
Hi Amy! Broccoli and apple sounds like an awesome combo! :)
Oct 31, 2014
Amanda's Review
Raw cheese sauce
One of the best ways to eat broccoli!! So good! I love these cheese recipe.
I hear you, Amanda. Nothing better than broccoli and cheese! :)
Sep 28, 2014
I would also be interested in a cheese recipe without the nutritional yeast. I love the taste of it and do not have a sensitive stomach to anything else. Nutritional yeast is the only food that I have extreme sensitivity to. If you do not have this problem, this sounds like a very yummy recipe. Thanks for all of the amazing recipes! I am newly raw and your recipes are what make me feel like I can be successful at maintaining this raw food lifestyle for the long term. Love your podcasts too :)
Feb 08, 2015
Deanna, just make the sauce without the yeast, it tastes delicous however ;)
It'll be a bit bland, but still useful. Also, maybe consider adding some onion powder (2 teaspoons perhaps) for a bit of flavor
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sako that is the email I last had contact from him. Stated he had the lowers in stock for 120 or so IIRC
What is the contact info for Kevinon AR lowers?
sako that is the email I last had contact from him. Stated he had the lowers in stock for 120 or so IIRC
I dont get it, why pay 120 for 80% lowers when you can buy MEGA lowers fully done for a couple dollars more. Id much rather do that than pay someone to do some finish work.
You can find FFL guys who will do the paper work on 10 of them to the same person for one fee.
Its a good thing I live in New Mexico, I go to buy gun, I fill out form, they call NCIC or whoever and they say "long gun" or "short gun" and with my unique name in 30 seconds I walk to register and pick up gun.
We are not required to register numbers nor anything other than swearing we are legaly able to own firearms.
Anyone that has to jump through the hoops of getting a "license" and filling out paperwork to buy a gun while waiting 6 weeks for background checks and then having to register their firearm......... I feel for you.
As to the purchase, even with the NCIC, your firearm purchase has left a permanent paper trail - the 4473. It's as good as registered. And that is precisely why some bend their own blanks, mill 80% ARs, etc.
Q - What is Bambi?
A - Viable Target
Also some people do it to get a one of kind lower, for example a 50BMG single shot with a solid magwell, marked to match their upper.
Yes if you just want a standard ar lower than why bother.
Some folks also like the satisfaction of saying I built it, not bought it.
Lots of different reasons just like different people, it's your money do with it as you wish.
"I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent
Q - What is Bambi?
A - Viable Target
Any update on who has AR15 80% Castings in stock? I could Use 3 to 5 ASAP
I can't find any, I have a suspicion that it has something to do with the BATF. None of the places which had them before seem to have them in stock, may just be the Obama scare or maybe some rule has changed.
KT Ordnance doesn't have them listed.
AR15Plus.com is OOS, their prices seem to be a bit out of control.
DSArms shows them on their site, but if you try to order, it will be canceled due to back order.
The tannery place has their pages with receivers just removed.
Looks like FTF Industries has them listed, though they are a bit pricey, they send you the blank and a copy of the blueprints. I just emailed them to see if they actually have them in stock and if they would sell the blanks w/o the blueprints. If so, I'll post back with what the deal is.


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Southern Miss captured the No. 2 seed with a 13-3 league record and a school-record 24 regular-season victories (24-5). The Golden Eagles were picked to finish 13th in the preseason poll, but ended up tying the program's highest tournament seed in school history. USM also earned the No. 2 seed in the inaugural year of the league (1995-96). Southern Miss enters championship week riding an 11-game winning streak.
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Home › Forums › Campfire › Pre-Trip Planning › North Lake/South Lake loop
Sep 16, 2013 at 3:16 pm #1307718
Thinking about doing this hike later this month… Problem is, we only have one car. Is there a shuttle service here to get back to the starting point trail head? Or, do most people bring two cars with them to do this trip..Sep 16, 2013 at 3:37 pm #2025219
I did this loop in August 2011, and I had only one car. I parked near North Lake, and I figured that I would finish at South Lake after four or five days. I had been told that there was plenty of traffic coming and going at South Lake, so hitching a ride should not be a problem.
Mid-day on the fourth day, I walked down from Bishop Pass and reached South Lake. I had a sign (RIDE?) on the back of my topo map, so I positioned myself at the exit of the South Lake parking lot. It was amazing how many drivers shook their head as they drove past me. After I waited for hours and hours, one driver gave me a lift downhill to the Highway 168 junction. It was getting into the evening hours, so I had to hurry things along, so I started walking uphill toward Lake Sabrina from there. Another driver gave me a lift uphill to the North Lake turnoff. From there, I walked uphill to North Lake to my car.
The morale is, don't count on any quick hitchhiking.
–B.G.–Sep 16, 2013 at 3:40 pm #2025222
Billy RaySpectator
@rosyfinchLocale: the mountains
I hitched it… didn't take long. got rides all the way back to North Lake…
Had no sign. Just stuck out my thumb…
Guess it all depends on if you hit it right… and smile.
BSep 16, 2013 at 3:44 pm #2025223
Billy RaySpectator
@rosyfinchLocale: the mountains
No shuttle that I know of. Might try contacting Parcher's Resort. Maybe they have an employee that would like to make a few extra bucks…
Bill DSep 16, 2013 at 5:40 pm #2025252
jeffrey armbrusterBPL Member
@bookLocale: Northern California
I've had pretty good luck hitching back to my car twice on this loop. I think a good strategy is to somehow indicate that you're only going a short distance. One time I used a sign that read "my car is at south lake" which both indicated that I wasn't going far and that I owned a car, despite my scruffy appearance. Also, locals "got" that I was doing a loop.
But there are no guarantees…Sep 16, 2013 at 6:06 pm #2025258
Don AmundsonBPL Member
@amrowincLocale: Southern California
Hitching is cheap and would be my choice. The later in the year the less traffic but I suspect you'll get picked up by someone. There are shuttle services if you don't want to wing it.
Go here for info on shuttles etc. http://climber.org/data/shuttles.html
Have a great trip.Sep 17, 2013 at 6:53 am #2025392
Thanks for the feedback guys… I was a bit worried about hitching due to the late season and the fact we will be popping out mid week. Seems like the best alternative.Sep 18, 2013 at 7:21 am #2025756
One other question: Whats the typical time taken to do this trail? We have 5 days, but the first day would be a late start ( around 11 or so), and the exit day we have a 7 hr drive back to the bay area… Seems like that might be a cram?Sep 18, 2013 at 8:45 am #2025776
Bob said "The morale is, don't count on any quick hitchhiking." Boy, do I ever know that! Last summer I did the loop solo. I came out at North Lake Saturday morning about 10:30 am and was able to hitch a ride to Highway 168. I figured it would be no problem to hitch a ride to the turn off to South Lake. I ended up walking all the way past the little town of Aspendell (probably 3 miles) and finally got a ride to the turn off. I then had a number of cars pass by as they turned on to the little road. Finally, I just stepped in front of a truck and as they were telling me why I couldn't get a ride I jumped into the back of the truck!
Coming off a trail and then having to hike down an asphalt highway in the sun is not my idea of fun! I could not believe how people just cruised on by. Sometimes, I stood way out in the lane to get their attention, but, they just drove right on by. It looks a lot easier when you are looking at it on a map.
I've done this trip 2 times. Once solo, another with all of my kids and some friends. Solo, I started at 6:30 pm the first day, Wednesday, from South Lake, stayed at Long Lake with hard rain from 3:00 to 6:00 am. Rain stopped and I headed out about 7:00. Beautiful day until about 3:00 when it started raining and hailing at Big Pete Meadow. When I got to Little Pete I decided not to go over Muir and was glad I did. The next morning it was clear and I got up early and hiked over the pass and made it to Muir Trail Ranch (a bit off the North Lake / South Lake Loop) to sit in Blaney Meadows. The next morning I hiked up and over Paiute. Spent the night at the lake closest to the pass. Out Saturday am.
With my family, we left the South Lake trailhead at 2:00 pm and camped on the other side of Bishop Pass as my daughter in law had an IT band inflammation which made she and my son turn back the next morning. The next day the 6 of us hiked down Dusy, to Le Conte, over Muir and camped at Evolution Lake. The next day we hiked from Evolution lake down the canyon and then up Paiute about 3/4 of the way. We were out Saturday at about 11:00 am. So, it can be done in 3-4 days and days would be great.
Also, I have hiked it both times from South Lake. I think doing it from North Lake would be nicer for 2 reasons: 1. Once over Paiute the trail is pretty easy down to the bottom of the canyon. 2. I think it is a better way to see Evolution Valley. When we hiked the JMT a few years ago we stayed at Colby Meadows in Evolution Valley. It's quite beautiful.
We packed a mule train and told them our route and they said, "so, you're doing it the hard way".
Let me know if you have any other questions. It's a beautiful hike and you get to see some of the most memorable parts of the JMT.
ScottSep 18, 2013 at 10:11 am #2025803
"I ended up walking all the way past the little town of Aberdeen (probably 3 miles)"
Aspendell, not Aberdeen.
–B.G.–Sep 18, 2013 at 12:30 pm #2025867
Aspendell – Aberdeen
Yea, I was so irritated by the time I got there I couldn't see straight (even though I've been by it a number of times).Sep 18, 2013 at 12:33 pm #2025868
At the last time that I hiked over Bishop Pass going eastbound, I met a hiker who lived in Aspendell. She said that she hikes from South Lake up to the pass and back every day. Good Grief! That will keep you fit.
–B.G.–Sep 19, 2013 at 10:23 am #2026122
USA Duane HallBPL Member
@hikerduaneLocale: Extreme northern Sierra Nevada
I think I'll be leaving North Lake over the Lemarcke (sp) Col on Friday 09/27. Maybe five days back in Evolution Valley, so forth.
DuaneSep 19, 2013 at 10:40 am #2026134
Art …BPL Member
" Finally, I just stepped in front of a truck and as they were telling me why I couldn't get a ride I jumped into the back of the truck!
Coming off a trail and then having to hike down an asphalt highway in the sun is not my idea of fun! I could not believe how people just cruised on by. Sometimes, I stood way out in the lane to get their attention, but, they just drove right on by. "
Getting a ride is Not an entitlement, it is a gift.
Thanks to you a few drivers will probably never pick up a hitcher ever.Sep 19, 2013 at 12:45 pm #2026167
Duane said: "I think I'll be leaving North Lake over the Lemarcke (sp) Col on Friday 09/27. Maybe five days back in Evolution Valley, so forth.
We hiked that earlier in the year. Over Lamarck Col and then up and over Alpine Col. and out Paiute. Alpine Col is a bit of a slog over large boulders on both sides of the pass along both lakes.
I would like to do it the way you are doing it by spending sometime in the Darwin Basin and Evolution. Real pretty country.
ScottSep 19, 2013 at 1:00 pm #2026170
Or, better yet…
Start from North Lake, over Piute Pass, over Alpine Col, southbound, then cut back east over Echo Col.
I found the high part of Piute Pass to be reasonable when I was there last month. However, the bottom part of the trail on the west side gets a bit ugly (loose gravel and steep trail). So, escaping that with the Alpine Col alternative makes some sense.
The country may be pretty, but this is not the best season to see it.
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Check out the Stoeger Cougar. Stoeger Industries is a subsidiary of Beretta. The Stoeger Cougars are made in Turkey using the same machinery that Beretta used to make the original Cougars. It is every bit the quality of the Beretta. The Stoeger 8000 in 9mm is identical to the Beretta Cougar L Type P (Cougar L slide, lighter barrel and beveled slide, but with a full-length magazine).
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Drawings, by Julie McNiel, in Mohr Gallery
Original post made by CSMA, another community, on Jul 19, 2007
The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) at Finn Center in Mountain View will present an exhibition of drawings by Julie McNiel from August 4-September 24, 2007 in Mohr Gallery. On Friday, August 10 from 6-8 pm, there will be an artist talk and opening reception with McNiel. CSMA's Mohr Gallery exhibitions are presented by Heritage Bank of Commerce. On display will be recent gouache drawings as well as large-scale drawings that McNiel painted directly on the walls of Mohr Gallery. Gallery hours are 9 am to 7 pm Mon-Fri; 9 am to 3 pm Sat. The Gallery is closed on Sunday. Admission is FREE and open to the public.


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Mine are on the way too...one to FL and one to MO; one with Halloween fabric, one without
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Mine are on the way too...one to FL and one to MO; one with Halloween fabric, one without
Mine are also on the way to Montana. What fun was this???
It takes real skill to choke on air, fall upstairs and trip over completely nothing .... I have that skill!!!
My plate may be full, but my cup runneth over with blessings.
Boooooo hhhooooo ,ididnt get to play this,month,but iam checking out what could have been my lol
Ok mine are in the mail tomorrow. Halloween fabs and going to a state one of the national political candidates is from, not specifying whether where they grew up or current residence.
Good morning ladies. I just heard from Brenda with some sad news. Her father is about to pass on and she is on her way out of town to see him for the last time. Please keep her covered with prayer for a safe trip with a heavy heart. She will be back in touch when she returns as she will not have internet access.
Feel the fear and do it anyway!
Krystyna, are you 'filling' in for her on this swap?
Live today as if it may be your last, for who knows...
Forgot to say, my FQs went in today's mail - should be there Monday. Big air plane patch there - in the state - you military types know what I'm referring to
Live today as if it may be your last, for who knows...
Mine are all packed up and headed out tomorrow
Mischief Managed.
Sent my two packages out today. Sorry to hear about Brenda's dad. Prayers going her way.
My two packages went out today, both a little NW of me, both wonderful ladies i have had before, many prayers to Brenda and her family....


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I like it. Cool idea.
They're sexy, lots of us want em but even with the roughest prices ever seen they've dried up in supply lately. Parsi doesn't list em on Gunbroker anymore, so what is one to do?
How about restoring the ones that were neutered?
As you can see, the dimensions on my copy were a lil off but it's passable and will stay on the rifle it's on. Next one will be a lot more accurate due to sitting down and doing an actual print.
Well, maybe a somewhat ghetto drawing but hey...
I'm hoping to do the next one using a standard non-uf FSB. In other words, add a section of tubing/pipe on to the rear of a standard FSB. Chunk of tube looks like it'll need to be around:
1.165" long
One thing to be kept in mind is the OD of the shoulder on the barrel of non-uf barrel assys. Checking several barrels it looks to average .605-.608 OD. The new rear section will need to be a lil larger ID (ie: .610) to enable it to slide over this shoulder.
I like it. Cool idea.
Enforcement, NOT Amnesty!!!!!!
"If theyre going to come here illegally, apply for & receive assistance through a corrupted Government agency encouraging this lawless behavior, work under the table & send billions of dollars each year back to their families in Mexico, while bleeding local economies dry, protest in our streets waving their Mexican flags DEMANDING rights, while I have to press 1′ for English, then they need to be shipped back to where they came from!" -Chad Miller
Yeah that's a good idea and you did a nice job on that
"Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem" Ronald Reagan
I saw the price difference between the AK and SKS underfolder bayonets, and for $10, thought I'd try an SKS bayonet. Turned out it's a bit shorter across the latch than the AK part, for some reason.
Looks nice!
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference- they deserve a place of honor with all that is good. George Washington
"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."
George Washington
Hey Trueno. After we talked about this some time back, I picked up a FSB that will need the tube added to the rear, and a gasblock to be un-neutered. Found a correct bayo assembly too. Glad I got that set of furniture from you for the same rifle. I can even strip my barrel and have a second set of parts ready. Let me know if you are going to take on projects.


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You can vastly cut down deadly fire risks by exercising good safety habits and simple prevention steps. This article lists the "Big 7" most common causes of preventable fires and tells you the simple things you can and should do to keep them from starting. Prevention costs little or nothing.
Most fires are unexpected because they're caused by the most ordinary, everyday items that you normally consider safe: a stove burner, a candle, an electric space heater, the water heater, an extension cord, a cigarette. What typically makes them dangerous are mental lapses, poor judgment, hurried actions and simple carelessness. While everyone makes mistakes, you can vastly cut down deadly fire risks by exercising good safety habits and simple prevention steps. In this article, we'll outline the "Big 7" most common causes of preventable fires and tell you the simple things you can and should do to keep them from starting.
According to statistics, this year fire will claim the lives of 30 of our readers and the homes of 500 others. Don't become part of this statistic. Well over 60 percent of house-fire fatalities occur in homes that are missing smoke alarms or have disabled alarms or alarms with dead batteries. Test your smoke alarms every month and replace units that are more than 10 years old.
A towel or curtains hanging too close to an unattended stove can ignite.
The statistics: Cooking fires cause 23% of home fires and 9% of deaths.
The grease in an unattended frying pan catches on fire and ignites nearby combustibles, which in turn ignite curtains, cabinets or anything else in the vicinity.
A true fire story:
WAUSAU, WI—A sleeping 4-year-old girl died of smoke inhalation in a house fire that started about 30 minutes after her mother left her alone to run errands. Apparently, a stove burner was left on under a frying pan containing grease used for frying chicken. She was the only person home at the time of the fire.
On average, every year one out of every eight homes will have a kitchen cooking fire. Cooking fires mostly occur on the cooktop, usually in the first 15 minutes of cooking. A common scenario is an unattended frying pan on a hot burner. If a fire starts, don't carry the pan outside; slip a lid over the flames from the side to keep from burning your arm. Many grease fires become full-scale house fires when a flaming pan is carried through the house, dripping a flaming grease trail all the way to the door.
Space heaters and wood stoves too close to combustibles cause most of these fires.
The statistics: Heating equipment causes 15% of home fires and 13% of deaths.
Wood stoves and space heaters igniting nearby combustibles are responsible for the lion's share of heating fires.
A true fire story:
WINSTON-SALEM, NC—An electric space heater caused the death of a 3-month-old infant left at home with her brother and her two sisters early one morning, fire officials said. Manuel, age 11, smelled smoke in an upstairs room and was able to get two of his sisters outside but was unable to rescue his 3-month-old sister, who was asleep in the master bedroom. An electric space heater in the bedroom appears to have ignited a nearby pile of clothes. The mother was driving her husband to work when the fire started. A smoke detector had been installed near the kitchen, but the family took it down because it would go off when they cooked.
Most deaths from heating equipment occur when wood stoves and space heaters are in use and ignite nearby combustibles while everyone's asleep. Here are other common ways that wood stoves cause fires:
Tip: Establish a designated space heater zone in rooms where space heaters are used. The zone should be clear of blowing drapes and at least 5 ft. away from other combustibles.
Overloaded extension cords, bad connections and other careless use of electrical devices can melt wire insulation and cause a fire.
The statistics: Electrical equipment causes 9% of home fires and 10% of deaths.
Overloaded extension cords, hidden electrical shorts, bad connections, and oversized bulbs and fixtures can ignite nearby combustibles and burn down your house.
A true fire story:
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Clothes piled too close to a gas water heater can ignite when the water heater comes on. The protective doors for the gas burners are missing.
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Since water heaters are often in the same room as the laundry, clothes tend to get piled up against the water heater near the flame. The problem is worse when that flimsy cover plate falls off the burner access. Dryer vents catch on fire when built-up dust and lint ignite from either the burners or the heating elements and create a fire path to built-up lint within the vent hose. Especially dangerous are dryers that are vented with flexible vinyl hoses. The vinyl then catches on fire and lights anything near it.
Tip: Mark a "combustible-free" zone 3 ft. away from your water heater with masking tape.
Smoking in bed causes more fires than any other single source, because the fires usually start at night.
Cigarettes cause 5% of home fires and 23% of deaths.
Smoking kills more people than any other cause of fire because the fires usually start when everyone's asleep.
A true fire story:
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If a cigarette smolders in the bedclothes or drops on the carpet when the smoker falls asleep, the gases from smoldering fabrics will actually lull the smoker into a deeper and deeper sleep. Live butts that fall between cushions or are tossed into trash cans can take hours to ignite, and when they finally do, the household's in bed, asleep.
Most fires occur when candles burn unattended near combustibles.
Candles cause 5% of home fires and 3% of deaths.
Like cooking fires, most candle fires occur when candles burn unattended near combustibles—usually in bedrooms.
A true fire story:
INDIANA—A 23-year-old woman and her two daughters, ages 11 months and 2 years, died when wind from an open window blew curtains across an unattended candle, spreading flames to nearby combustibles. The house had two smoke alarms, one battery operated, the other hard-wired. Both were inoperable. Firefighters found the 11-month-old girl in a crib in the living room, dead from smoke inhalation and burns. Her mother and sister were found next to a bed, dead of smoke inhalation. All three had been napping when the fire broke out.
The recent popularity of candles and the 50 percent surge in candle-initiated fires in the last 10 years is no coincidence. Couple that with burning candles near combustibles or on shaky holders and there's a huge potential for a catastrophic fire. Using candles safely calls for the utmost in attention and care. They're simply a high-risk item because you can easily set them near combustibles without noticing, leave them unattended and forget about them entirely. They'll often get soft and fall out of a holder and ignite nearby combustibles or even ignite an underlying wooden holder or shelf. (It's wishful thinking, but if I had my way, we'd only burn candles at the dinner table and nowhere else.)
Tip: Go through your candle and candleholder collection and throw away tippy holders and candles with combustibles cast into them.
Matches and igniters stored within reach of children are the greatest hazards.
Children playing with fire cause 5% of home fires and 8% of deaths.
Not only do children playing with fire start 5 percent of the residential fires; they're also the most likely ones to die from those fires.
A true fire story:
TENNESSEE—A 2-year-old and his 23-year-old mother died when a fire spread through the house. The children's 28-year-old father, who rescued his three daughters before reentering the house to search for his wife and son, also died. There were no batteries in the kitchen's smoke alarm. The fire apparently began in a front bedroom under a bed. They believe that one of the children was playing with a lighter or matches and ignited a foam mattress. Flames then spread to the hallway, living room and kitchen. A padlocked door prevented the victims from leaving the home.
Children will often start fires while hiding in places like closets or under beds, where they're surrounded by combustibles. Their first reaction is often to hide from you or the fire after it starts. There, they become overcome by smoke and/or make it difficult for firefighters to find them. It's obvious that you shouldn't leave matches and lighters lying around, but you also have to be vigilant around burning candles.