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I finally got my MG 42 parkerized and finished. This has been a long project. the gun has been working for several months, but in a rough state. I finally got the time to parkerize it and fine tune it. I can't wait to take it out and shoot it again. The first photo is what it looked like at the beginning. the welds turned out pretty good, even the ratchet plate where it was reconstructed look like it has never been torched.
Many thanks to my bud, and pirate trainee, the wizard of wood, JJGlith for the excellent refinishing job on the stock!!
THe amount of skill some of you guys have never ceases to amaze me. Most excellent job!!! (very jealous and wanting one)
Bet it's a show stopper at the range
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Yeah, and it ain't krylon!! I stripped it down to the smallest parts and blasted and parked them all.
and your probably still spitting up Aluminum Oxide....Originally Posted by pirate56
& thanks for the credit for the stock...
ya gonna make a 1919 pistol too?
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Looks like it makes alot of us think " How'd he do that ? " great build, gives the rest of us hope,
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Kapatas was a lovely little beach at the bottom of a cliff. It's on the cover of the latest lonely planet for Turkey - with good reason. Like most of the Turkish beaches it was a stoney beach (and stones get hot in the Turkish sun!) and really clear water where you can see the bottom even though there is no hope of diving down and touching it.
Kas is a small fishing village, not too touristy down by the sea with the cliffs behind. The cliffs have Lycian tombs cut into them, which of course we had to climb up to, very much like rock climbing in places.
While in Kas we felt an earthquake which was unexpected, it was just up the coast in Fethiye where we were the day before
Much to Chris's excitement, there was a little pier type thing to jump off at the "beach" right by our guest house which occupied a morning of our time. We were also super lazy and we ordered lunch from a cafe on the beach (and Chris had a beer ;)).
What was also interesting was there is a Greek Island only 2 km off the Turkish coast. They had most of there islands taken off them after World War Two.
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Friday, August 5, 2011
Honeydew-Cucumber-Mint Popsicles
I know my blog posts have slowed down quite a bit lately. Remodeling a house, finishing a book, and being pregnant have taken up most of my time. I wanted to share this very easy, nourishing popsicle recipe with you and your children. These popsicles are sugar-free, sweetened only with the fruit itself. Ripe honeydew melon is very sweet, in fact, when I make these with the melon and mint alone, my children think they are too sweet! Adding the cucumber balances the flavors and adds nutrients like silica, and extra potassium and vitamin C.
I made a large batch of this recipe the other day, thinking they would make a great snack during labor. I made about 15 popsicles in varying sizes. Today we have five left. I usually only keep foods in the house I feel comfortable having my children eat; meaning they can go into the pantry, refrigerator, or freezer at any time and make themselves a snack. Today, though, I needed to cut them off from these healthy popsicles!
Everything is ready now for the homebirth our new baby. I have scrubbed the house down, pulled out the cloth diapers, slings, and blankets. I've washed and folded the little newborn clothes. The girls are really looking forward to being "mini-doulas" helping get the receiving blankets and hats when the time comes, as well as anything else that needs to be done. It could be anytime in the next few weeks.....oh the excitement around here lately! The boys ask everyday when the baby is coming.
Honeydew-Cucumber-Mint Popsicles
I like to use a very ripe honeydew melon for this recipe. You could also add the juice from one to two limes for a refreshing tart flavor. If you don't have very many popsicle molds, I would suggest using either a small melon or half a melon and a medium cucumber. You could also add ice cubes to any leftovers that won't fit into the molds and make a refreshing smoothie. Please note that this recipe is also suitable for all phases of the Elimination Diet!
1 medium to large honeydew melon, seeded
1 large cucumber, chopped
1 large handful fresh spearmint leaves
Cut the melon in half, scoop out the seeds, and then scoop out the flesh into a bowl to catch the juices. Add the melon and juices to a blender or Vita-Mix. Then add the chopped cucumber and fresh mint. Blend until smooth. Pour into popsicle molds. Freeze overnight. Source: www.NourishingMeals.com
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- Heather L.August 5, 2011 at 7:10 PM
Oh these sound fabulous Ali! I was just coming to your site to get the creamed kale recipe (to make for the 3rd time) and saw this. I've made sugar-free popsicles with watermelon and lime. Now this will be next on my list. Have a ton of cucumbers and mint in the garden right now! Just need to stop by the co-op tomorrow for melon! Thank you! Good luck on your home birth! ~HReplyDelete
Such great treats for the G-Kids! They are always up for trying something new and this is at the top of the list.ReplyDelete
Those look awesome, Ali! I know I love my honeydew sherbet. It's so sweet and refreshing. Nice to stretch out that sweetness as you did. I love the idea of cucumbers. :-)ReplyDelete
Glad the house is all ready for the new baby. I'm excited for you all!
Oh I love the color, how inviting! And I usually only eat melon alone or with mint which my tummy likes. I think the cucumber would work for me though, while adding lightness, cool.ReplyDelete
These look so healthy and refreshing! I have got to try them soon! {new follower}. God's blessings on the labor and delivery!ReplyDelete
I love your blog! I have been hanging around and following awhile... I can't wait to try these! I made some mint & melon pops too. (http://www.ourjubilantnest.blogspot.com/2011/06/fruit-pops-aka-popsicles.html)ReplyDelete
These look delicious! We just bought popsicle molds today, so I'm going to try them tomorrow.ReplyDelete
I too am expecting! Can you recommend any good books on homebirthing?
The popsicle molds look like a "healthier" plastic - where did you find them? Most of the popsicle molds I've seen in stores are of the cheap 'made in China' kind which I'd never buy. Thanks for the tips and healthy treat recipes!ReplyDelete
Thanks everyone!ReplyDelete
Kelly - I read a lot of books on homebirths about 10 yrs ago when I was pregnant for the first time. I checked them out from the library and don't remember the titles. Some of the books I own and highly recommend are: Ina May's Guide to Childbirth, Sacred Birthing, Birthing From Within, and Active Birth. Congrats to you! :)
Krista - I bought these popsicle molds years ago from our local co-op. They are made by Tovolo but I don't know if they are BPA-free or not. If I were to ever buy more I would either go for stainless steel popsicle molds or a healthier plastic option.
Ali - these look fantastic and so perfect for summer. I have the Tovolo popsicle molds and was just yesterday thinking about making some cantaloupe popsicles. I bet they would be great with the cucumber and mint as well. Thank you! And I'm eager to hear when the baby is born. I wish you the very, very best!!!!ReplyDelete
In the words of my daughter, (the picky eater)..."these are really good, Mom, you should try them!" So, I did and .... they are delicious and a perfect summer treat!ReplyDelete
Sending good vibes your way for an easy, relaxing, healthy homebirth!
- Paulins Zettel, ND, Guelph, CanadaAugust 6, 2011 at 9:30 AM
enjoy the coming of your new babe. Look forward to hearing from you again, when you are ready to come back. Will try the popsicles today!ReplyDelete
- StephanieAugust 6, 2011 at 5:43 PM
These look awesome! The mint will be a new flavor for us. We have been making a lot of your watermelon sorbet.... Ymmm. I am addicted to that stuff! By the way, the creamed kale was so good. I am serving it to company tomorrow, as we have so much kale in the gardens. Tonight we just made some of the "cream" and served it over steamed asparagus. It was fantastic!ReplyDelete
I am clear excited for you and the delivery of your new little one. Blessings to you! I hope it all goes well. Can't wait to hear.
Your recipes continue to be a huge blessing in our life and make our strict diet SO easy to live by. Thank you!!!!
These look amazing - so refreshing, bright and beautiful!ReplyDelete
I have all the ingredients but no popsicle molds! I might have to buy some when I'm running errands today.ReplyDelete
Best wishes for your homebirth! I hope you will share a few photos of the new baby.
- AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 4:35 PM
Will definitely be making these! I almost never buy honeydew because it does taste too sweet, but I think the cucumber and mint with it sound so refreshing.ReplyDelete
Are you writing another cookbook? Fingers crossed....:-)
These look really really yummy. I have not made popsicles yet this season and think I will do it asap! The summer is running short. Sending you positive homebirthing vibes.ReplyDelete
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Tim Young, 49, will be remembered for his work with Pequot Lakes youth athletics and his dedication to helping kids.
"He was great, a giving guy," Jim Urseth said of Young, who died Sunday, Dec. 9, of an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound while hunting with a muzzleloader in Mission Township.
"He never asked for anything in return, never asked for the limelight, no accolades. He just really loved helping the kids," Urseth said.
Young, of Breezy Point, and Urseth coached Pequot Lakes youth football together for four years, and Young coached Urseth's son in baseball. Young, a general contractor, and his wife, Deniece, also did work on Urseth's property.
"Because we were friends it was difficult to pay him," Urseth said. He just wanted a bowl of chili or a beer. He was a happy-go-lucky guy."
Urseth said Young would be remembered for his absolute generosity and the time and effort he devoted to kids, including his own children in their sports and activities.
"He was absolutely committed to the youth of Pequot," Urseth said. "It's a tremendous loss for the community and a tremendous loss for Pequot Lakes athletics. He really really gave of his time."
Chuck Lane also remembers Young for his coaching. Lane coached football with Young, and also coached Young's son in basketball. Though they knew each other through athletics, they were friends.
"Not a lot of coaches carry themselves the way Tim did with athletes. You could just tell that he cared about each athlete, and he put his heart and soul into coaching," Lane said.
Lane said Young had gained tremendous respect among his players.
"If a kid was struggling, Tim was the kind of guy to help the athlete out, and if they needed a shoulder to lean on, Tim would be there to lean on.
"As a coach he always expected, because of his passion, the most out of each athlete. And kids respected that. If a kid wasn't living up to their potential, he let them know," Lane said.
Lane said Young's passion for athletics was also expressed through his work in the football boosters club.
Young's work with the boosters included coordinating fundraisers to raise money for new bleachers at the football field.
"When he would take on a challenge, he would go full force, he gave it everything he had," Lane said.
Jackie Cogan, who works in Pequot Lakes Community Education's youth sports, also knew Young through his volunteer work in youth sports.
"He was really good with the kids; the kids really loved him. He was very fair and knowledgeable," Cogan said of Young's work.
Young has five children, ages 12 to 28. A funeral service for Young was held Saturday, Dec. 15, at Crosslake Lutheran Church.


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Election years are always times of high anxiety for politicians. That may explain why they say and do so many stupid things.
Such as this comment by Charlie Webster, chairman of the Maine Republican Party: "I'd say the average American is having a tough time. The economy's in real tough shape."
At first glance, this statement may not seem all that idiotic. It could even be argued that it's true. But what qualifies it as dopey is a little matter of context.
Webster issued his assessment on the state of the masses on the February 9 edition of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, while attending the Republican National Committee's annual meeting at a luxurious resort in Hawaii. Palm trees, beaches, hot tubs. The place even had its own submarine.
Webster never wastes an opportunity to portray himself and his party as representing the "working class," a group that was probably somewhat under-represented on those sub excursions. That could be because they were too busy hanging out in the whirlpool baths sipping tiki-bar drinks and ogling scantily clad beachgoers. Or maybe not.
Whatever the "average American" was doing to ease his or her tensions while Webster and his fellow RNC members endured endless meetings and seminars (suggested topic: "As Long As We Have A Clear Agenda Dealing With Homosexuals, Abortion, Guns, and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, We Don't Need A Plan To Fix The Economy"), their blue-collar constituency was never far from committee members' thoughts. They had them in mind when they developed talking points (say "working class," because even socialists like the way it sounds), and they constructed strategies to appeal to them (when people are angry, they always vote Republican — just like in 2008).
I don't mean to imply the Maine GOP is arrogant and out of touch, just because its chairman took a little working-class vacation in Hawaii.
I mean to infer it.
(That whirling sound is being caused by my high school English teacher spinning in her grave.)
The state's Republicans are falling into the same campaign mode that's served them so consistently in the past. They're convinced they're going to win, because . . . well, just because. This is their year. All the issues are going their way. And they've got great candidates, many of whom have been trained to avoid making obnoxious comments in public until after election day (remember, they're "the working class," not "the grubby bloodsucking leeches"). This has resulted in an outbreak of optimism among GOP strategists.
"With the Democrats having more people term-limited, it certainly provides us with more opportunities."
That was Dwayne Bickford, a spokesman for the Maine House Republicans being quoted in the Portland Press Herald.
In 2008. A year that would see the GOP lose a half-dozen state House seats and two state Senate seats.
"This year is day and night from previous years. Believe it or not, people wanted to run for public office."
That was Dan Schuberth, vice chairman of the state Republicans, speaking to the Kennebec Journal.
In 2006. That election saw 10 GOP House incumbents defeated, while the Democrats were picking up 14 seats.
So what about this year? According to a letter Webster sent out in January, Republicans are "far ahead of previous attempts to find good candidates for the state Legislature."
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Staying in this house made our visit to Paris very comfortable.
We had a wonderful stay here. The people are very welcoming and helpful, and the house was warm and cosy. The neighbourhood is cool and there are food shops, cafes and restaurants near by. The metro station is less than 5 minutes walk away and takes you into the centre or up to Montmartre quickly. Recommended!
We has a wonderful stay at Anne's place . She was a wonderful host and was very thoughtful all the time, her husband is a great guy too.
The mansionette is super close to the train station , and it took us 30 minutes max to get to almost any Paris attraction . It is also located near a lot of Asian restaurants , so if you like this type of food , you will spend a lot of time around the neighborhood . The neighborhood is vibrant , but the house is inside a very quiet building . All was great .
Anne and Jean-Charles were very friendly and helpfull. They provided us with good info on local highlights and delicious croissants! The 'Cute Little House' on a courtyard is an oasis of peacefulness in a hectic Paris. The house is well equipped, and the Steinway piano is available for musical aspirations! We'd love to come again in the near future.
Nice, spacious and quite "little house" as Jean-Charles calls it.
Anne and Jean-Charles are very communicative, informative and friendly. Jean-Charles gave us a list of markets in the area and recommended the best transportation to use.
We spent 7 joyful days in the little house.
George & Susann
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By Basil Walters ——–
IT is often said that music is to Trench Town what acting is to Hollywood. So, it is only fitting that a cultural facility will be named in honor of one of the community's great sons, singer Alton Ellis.
This was announced Wednesday by Colin Weise, a representative of the Trench Town Development Association (TTDA).
ELLIS… died at age 70 on October 10, 2008 of lymphatic cancer
Weise says the main hall of the recently constructed Trench Town Multi-Purpose Building is to be dedicated to Ellis who died in 2008.
He made the announcement during the opening of JaMIN Recording Studio on 5th Street in Trench Town.
"Before this building was being built, on the day the ground was being broken, it was the same morning that Alton Ellis died. As soon as the building is fully finished, we will be dedicating this hall to be appropriately named the Alton Ellis Auditorium," Weise said to loud applause from the large gathering.
An innovator of the rock steady era of the 1960s, Alton Ellis is referred to as the 'Godfather of Rock Steady'.
He was the older brother of singer Hortense Ellis, who also had several hit songs in the rock steady period.
Ellis attended Ebenezer and Boys' Town schools, and initially sought fame as a dancer, competing on the popular Vere Johns Opportunity Hour. He switched to singing, starting his career in 1959 as part of the duo Alton and Eddy with Eddy Perkins. They recorded at Studio One for producer Clement 'Coxson' Dodd, scoring a massive hit with Muriel, their first recording.
Ellis ruled the Jamaican hit parade for most of the 1960s. Dancecrasher, Willow Tree, Breaking Up is Hard to Do, I'm Just a Guy and Sunday Coming were some of his many hits.
Ellis, who was awarded the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican government in 2004, died at age 70 on October 10, 2008 of lymphatic cancer at Hammersmith Hospital in London.


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The republicans must want Obama to get re-elected
Original post made by Resident, Another Pleasanton neighborhood, on Mar 14, 2012
"characterized Romney's words as a play to the conservative wing of the GOP.
"He did everything he could to pander to the far right wing of his party with extreme and out-of-touch positions like vowing to get rid of Planned Parenthood, as he did today," Schultz said in a statement Tuesday. "
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I am very disappointed in Romney because I did not think he would try to appeal to the republican right wing after seing what happened to McCain in 2008.
There is no way the right wing would vote for Obama even if they did not like the republican candidate or perceived Romney as "liberal." So why is it that the republicans insist on appealing to a group of right wing voters? They alone cannot win the election! They need the independent vote, and independents don't vote for extremes.
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a resident of Canyon Creek
on Mar 14, 2012 at 11:23 am
I also feel sorry for Romney who has had his liberty seriously infringed upon. His fellow Republicans have done nothing but force him to cater to the Arkansas chicken and pig farming, Walmart supporting wing, leg and breast of the GOP.
He used to be a free agent. But now he's become just a plaything of the GOP. Forcing him to pander, to eat grits, to say yew-awl, and to move to the right of Santorum.
When he becomes president we can count on him to look Putin in the eyes and stare him down. Cuz the one thing our good freedom-loving man Mitt has is a strong spine.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 14, 2012 at 12:59 pm
An interesting opinion:
"A party that takes Rick Santorum seriously is not a party serious enough to govern. Sadly, neither are the Democrats."
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a resident of Oak Hill
on Mar 14, 2012 at 1:25 pm
Well, it seems to me like the Republicans must be feeling pretty confident about winning the next Presidential election. Don't I always hear conservatives saying that Obama is "the worst President in history"? Well, then, that means that Obama should be a pushover in the next election, doesn't it? Now if conservatives had been saying that "Obama is the best President in history", then I would be able to understand how Republicans could lose the next election. It would be tough for anyone to beat the "best President in history". Nope, no explanations needed if they fail to beat the "best President in history". But they're not saying that! They're saying that Obama is "the WORST President in history"! So relax. The upcoming Presidential election will be a cakewalk for the GOP. It's absolutely inconceivable that the GOP could possibly fail to defeat Obama (aka, "the worst President in history").
a resident of Parkside
on Mar 14, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Resident, your last post is probably the best synopsis of our political scene that I've seen recently.
I wish we all had better options, but given the hand we were dealt with, I still have to vote for anyone but Obama.
I've seen what he's done and what he has tried to do (example-trillions in obamacare costs, most paid up front of any benefit, without having been fully vetted)---it's time to give anyone else a try.
a resident of Canyon Creek
on Mar 14, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Thanks Resident. I'm sure I speak for many of us that your one-sentence sinopsis was easy to read.
a resident of Livermore
on Mar 14, 2012 at 10:17 pm
the repubs don't have much to crow about...newt is a laugh, santorum is way to coo-coo, the usa is afraid of morgens...
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 15, 2012 at 8:23 am
TEA Party's going to get sent home in November. They made lots of promises, but haven't accomplished a darn thing in two years. All they're doing is claiming their share of the Federal pork, just like all the others. So much for change!!
a resident of Parkside
on Mar 15, 2012 at 10:03 am
b, what federal 'pork' are you referring to? Is this something over and above what the rest of the pigs (Dems) are taking from the trough? Apparently, you're happy with the 'change' mandated by the Dems in power? Record deficits, no budget, high unemployment, burdensome regulations, class warfare, etc.....How do you propose the Tea Party fix the mess we're in?
a resident of Canyon Creek
on Mar 15, 2012 at 10:33 am
As a Tea Party activist, I'd like to see myself and others live in a economy where we can afford to buy our GED.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 15, 2012 at 5:02 pm
No, it isn't "over and above." I said that in my last post. They're doing exactly what everyone else is doing. So what's the point of them being there? They promised deficit reduction. They delivered more of the same ol' thing.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 15, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Here is some fun reading for you TEA Partiers: Web Link. Surprise, surprise. They promised us deficit reduction and reform, but now that they are in Washington, they can't waste money fast enough. The whole lot of them. They'll be gone soon enough.
a resident of Parkside
on Mar 15, 2012 at 7:20 pm
Ok, b, when you refer to 'they' you're not talking about the tea party supporters, you're talking about a few politicians who, like most other politicians, tried to help their constituents. The tea party supporters, of course, still advocate for lower taxes, eliminating waste and enabling people to succeed based on their own work rather than handouts or legislated preferences. I'm sure most of what they are trying to accomplish is blocked by a radical leftist president and a dem senate. So, now what?
Re-elect the current occupant of the WH.....nope.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 15, 2012 at 9:04 pm
Actually, they article called out quite a few marquee TEA Party names.
"One lawmaker's pork-barrel spending, of course, has always been another's opportunity to show his constituents he cares."
What a sham we were sold by the TEA Party. They're just run-of-the-mill tax-cut-and-spend Republicans. I've yet to meet a "TEA Party supporter" with a credible plan for cutting the deficit.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 16, 2012 at 7:31 pm
We have become so entrenched by the media that it is impossible to vote in a moderate on either side. A moderate can not get on the ticket of the 2 main parties and they control the elections. I try to vote for others, but it seems like a wasted vote when all the "rest of the candidates" get less than 5% of the vote combined. What are we to do? I'm not very smart in the way of elections and political savvy, so any suggestions would be appreciated?
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 18, 2012 at 12:27 am
Lazzboy, you are so right on all counts. Independents are the decider 40% in the middle. Yet, in most races they are only offered an extremists on each side. I applaud you for admit you're 'not vrey smart in the way of election and political savvy'. If only others knew they didn't know. The southern evangelicals and religious extremist tea partiers have pretty much totally destroyed an opportunity, by coniving, lying, shouting, preaching, scaring, meddling in politics which they know NOTHING about. There is a science to winning elections, but they charged in with cocksure arrogance, thinking they could say any stupid thing they wanted, force stupid positions, take extreme positions, preach their narrow-minded, judgemental beliefs, and win. They took the bait on a catholic issue, and instantly were in a different discussion...neither of which were the primary topic of jobs. I'd like a deal that if they keep their religion out of elections, government will stay out of their religion ! Romney should just walk away from the mess the righteous know-nothings have made, and the opportunity they have ruined. Because of them, Obama stays. ..So lazzboy, you are to be commended for your sense of personal responsibility and desire to learn, and cast an informed vote.
a resident of Canyon Creek
on Mar 20, 2012 at 5:03 am
I don't think Romney has a core.
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A rap label originating at Royal Oaks Country Club in H-Town. They have no competition other than the scrubs at NSR. Phat Ballz recently released a Christmas album, and their street cred is on the rise, due to multiple DUI's and various moving violations. Their key note rapper is D-pain. They specialize in hardcore gangsta rap, none of that pussy hip hop.
You heard this new cd? It's by Phat Ballz Recordz, and it's DOPE!
Phat Ballz runs the Houston rap scene.
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I believe this topic has come up before, but now that spring is here and brood nest buildup is in full swing, I thought I'd survey the group again.
In a top bar hive that hasn't artifically been provided whole sheets of worker-sized cell foundation (i.e., the bees have been allowed to draw out the comb "naturally"), what percentage of cells would you estimate are drone cells?
I realize there may be a lot of "variables" that influence this, but probably none as much as the bees having drawn out the comb, themselves (with the possible exception of a old, failing queen).
But the main thrust of the question is, do you see a difference between a TBH and a Langstroth-style hive as far as the percentage of drones in the colony?


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My wife and I made the decision last year to equip our kids with iPads, something that might have sounded excessive only the year before. Now it only makes sense. When you do the math, an iPad (or tablet of choice) for a child makes sense; when you have more than one child, the upfront hardware expenditure is higher, but the savings are even greater.
When the first iPad made its appearance in our house, it quickly became apparent how intuitive it was for the kids to use (for the record, mine are aged 9, 9 and 12 so they are reasonably responsible with fragile gear so long as it's in a protective case). But the thought of spending $500 for what seemed at the time to be a glorified video game system for the kids was impractical at best. A year into iPad ownership and a rapid evolution of what was available changed that scenario. As our household moved further into the digital lifestyle (I'd transitioned to e-readers and e-books, cable was long gone — replaced by Apple TVs and streaming video, music was streaming throughout the house, photos were all digital with occasional printed books) I started to do the math around the iPad equation.
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Anyone taking bio 235 at athabascau?
Hey i'm currently taking the course and was wondering if anyone HAD taken it or is at the moment.
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Hi Have you checked the forums at the Athabasca University students' union www (dot) ausu (dot) org also you can find lots of AU discussion on Facebook. There is a very active group there.
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Hi Everyone...just wondering if anyone is taking BIOL 235??..I have completed exams 1-3 as well as the assignments and labs. I would be more than willing to swap materaials with anyone needing some help..I am looking to find study notes for the final 11 chapters to prepare for the final exam...please let me know if you can help me out..it would be much appreciated as I plan to write the exam in about 2 and a half weeks..Thanks!!
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Peter Burling has always been destined for the America's Cup and the Olympic silver medallist took another step closer when he was named to skipper New Zealand's entry at September's Youth America's Cup in San Francisco.
Alongside him will be Blair Tuke, his partner at last year's Olympics, and who will be the "brains" of the team as tactician. Burling had some say in the makeup of the squad and it includes some of the brightest talents in New Zealand sailing.
Jason Saunders was one half of the men's 470 crew who finished fifth at the London Olympics, Andy Maloney was third at last year's Laser world championships, Sam Meech is a former Laser world youth champion and Jono Spurdle and Guy Endean are accomplished keelboat sailors.
Six sailors are on the boat during racing and all must hold a national passport and be aged between 19 and 24 years.
New Zealand will have a distinct advantage in the 12-team competition, given Burling's experience in skippering Team Korea last year in the America's Cup in San Francisco.
Burling has also been sharpening his skills on the AC45 used by Emirates Team New Zealand, who are supporting New Zealand's youth campaign.
"This is a really cool opportunity to race really fast and physical boats in a really small race track," Burling said. "The America's Cup has its drawcards even at youth level. We definitely go in as favourites. I would like to think we can come away with the win and it would be great for all our careers if we do well."
Burling's career is already in great shape.
He has been described as one of the world's most promising sailors because, as he says, he "knows how to make a boat go fast".
He's already been to two Olympics, even though he's just 22, and he's targeting a third with Tuke in 2016.
Burling is hopeful of helming Team Korea at the next America's Cup World Series event in Naples - their involvement is uncertain because they couldn't put a full America's Cup campaign together. "I would like to think I have got a good understanding of how the boat handles and what things to be careful of and what we can push," Burling said.


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Get the look of granite countertops in your kitchen without the expense, weight and difficulty of solid slabs with DIY-friendly polished granite tiles. Like regular tile, they're cut to fit and installed with standard tools and mortar.
Gorgeous and tough, granite makes a great countertop material. Unfortunately, greatness has its price: Granite slab countertops start at about $100 per sq. ft. But you can have granite countertops for half that cost (or even less) by using granite tile instead of professionally installed granite slabs. Budget-conscious builders and homeowners have done this for decades—and now there are granite tiles designed especially for countertops.
This article will show you how to install these special tiles. Since a countertop sits just a couple of feet below eye level, minor mistakes are easy to see. So we'll show you how to set your tiles flat, even and perfectly aligned.
The materials bill for our countertop and backsplash was less than $50 per sq. ft., including everything from screws and backer board to the tiles themselves. The number of inside and outside corners has a big impact on the total cost: Corners cost us about $40 each. Standard bullnose tiles cost $20 and field tiles just $10 each.
This is a two-weekend project for a typical kitchen. You'll spend about half that time tearing out your old countertop and creating a solid base for the tile. A countertop requires a bit more skill and precision than a wall or floor, so we don't recommend this as a first-time tile project. In addition to standard tile tools, you'll need to rent a tile saw for a day. You can't cut the tiles with a manual cutter. Aside from the tile, all the tools and materials you'll need are at home centers. Tiles are available at tile stores or online (search for "modular granite tile countertop.")
The tile we used has a thick, rounded "bullnose." That gives the front edge of the countertop a more elegant look than standard tile can and eliminates the slow, fussy task of cutting and installing thin strips of tile to cover the edge. There are outside corners, premitered inside corners and standard bullnose tiles. Special backsplash pieces are available too. The field tiles are just like standard granite floor tiles.
A few weeks before you tear off your old countertops, pull out a pencil and pad and calculate the number and types of tiles needed. Measure, then sketch your countertop on graph paper, including the sink. Label the tiles (bullnose, field, corners) to assess what's needed where.
When you arrive at a final count, you're almost ready to place your order. Because the tiles are color-matched before shipping, order a few extra to allow for cutting mistakes. Three extra field tiles and two extra bullnose tiles is a safe allowance for a simple job, but for a complex project, you might want extra insurance.
Protect the tile base against water damage with a coat of waterproofing membrane.
According to the manufacturer of our tiles, they can be installed directly onto an existing laminate countertop if the laminate is attached to a 3/4-in.-thick plywood substrate. Since the vast majority of countertops have a particleboard core, chances are you'll have to tear out your countertop and start from scratch. For construction details, see Figure A. Seal the backer board with a waterproofing membrane (Photo 1) for extra insurance. This coating prevents moisture from passing through the backer board and causing the plywood to swell or delaminate.
Set bullnose tiles on scraps of plywood to cut them. Granite is difficult to mark clearly, so stick on some masking tape and mark the tape.
Rub cut edges with a honing stone to bevel the edge slightly. Rub in a circular motion to avoid wearing a groove in the stone.
Number the tiles and sketch a layout map after the dry run. Remove the tiles and use the map to put each tile back in the correct order later.
Draw a baseline from the inside corner tiles to the end tiles. Use this line as a guide as you set the front row of tiles.
Once the base is in place, you're set to start laying tile. But first do a dry run. Dry-fitting gives you time to experiment with the arrangement of the tiles so that the natural color and grain variations flow from one tile to the next. A dry run also lets you cut the tiles all at once and minimizes the total rental fee for the tile saw.
The manufacturer recommends setting tiles tightly together and filling the shallow V-shaped bevels between them with grout. But we left 1/8-in. gaps between tiles using tile spacers. That gave us a little room for error in cutting and placing tiles and allowed the tiles to conform to our L-shaped countertop, which wasn't perfectly square.
Start the dry run from an inside corner and work outward so that the two mitered inside corner tiles fit together perfectly. Continue working out from the corner, laying a few bullnose tiles and filling in the back with field tiles.
Cutting bullnose tiles with a wet saw isn't any more difficult than cutting regular tiles, except that you'll need to stack a few plywood scraps under the tile so that you can cut the bullnose edge first (Photo 2). To avoid chipping or cracking the tile, guide it slowly and steadily past the blade. It's OK if a wall-facing cut is a little rough, but for visible cuts, smooth the sawn edge and create a slight bevel along the top edge with a honing stone (Photo 3).
After laying out all the tiles, label them and make a simple layout map (Photo 4) so you can set each tile right where it belongs later. Finally, remove the middle tiles and use the remaining end and corner pieces to draw guidelines (Photo 5).
Work in small sections, spreading just enough thin-set to set eight tiles. That gives you plenty of time to set and adjust tiles before the thin-set becomes too stiff.
Lay tiles perfectly flat using a straightedge. Set a "tester" tile on a spacer to account for the thickness of the thin-set. Run the straightedge from the tester to the tile you're setting to check for flatness.
Plow out thin-set that oozes up between tiles before it hardens. An old credit card fits into the narrow gaps and won't scratch the tile.
Shim the narrow tiles in front of the sink to keep them from tipping forward. Align the tops and fronts of these tiles using a straightedge.
"Back butter" the backsplash and cap pieces to minimize the mess on the wall. Support backsplash tiles with spacers to leave a 1/8-in. gap for caulk.
It's time to mix the thin-set. To prevent the tiles from sinking, aim for a peanut-butter-thick mix. When combed out with a 3/8-in. notched trowel, the thin-set should hold sharp ridges without slumping.
Lay the tiles from the inside corner out (Photo 6), just as you did during the dry run. Instead of fussing over each tile, lay two or three tiles at once, then treat them as a unit. Once you've positioned the tiles, use a straightedge to make sure they're set flat (Photo 7). At the beginning, you'll need to place a dry-laid tester tile on top of a 1/8-in.-thick spacer (such as a layer or two of cardboard). As you proceed, rest the level on the first tiles you've laid to help gauge the rest. After checking the height, nudge the straightedge against the bullnose edges to be sure the front edge stays straight and lines up with your guideline.
Be careful when adjusting tiles. Granite is tough stuff, but it's surprisingly easy to crack. To slide freshly set tiles, use your utility knife. Stab the point of the blade into the backer board, then lever the side of the blade against the bottom edge of the tile. If a tile sinks lower than its neighbors, lift it straight up with a suction cup (see below), scrape off the old thin-set, trowel on a fresh layer, then reset. Trying to tap down a high tile almost always causes a crack. Instead, try gently pressing and wiggling so the excess thin-set can squeeze out an open end. If that doesn't work, lift the tile and scrape away the excess thin-set. Clean out any thin-set that oozes out between the tiles as you go, before it has a chance to harden (Photo 8).
Thin-set sets quickly, but to be safe, give the counter a few hours (preferably overnight) to harden before starting the backsplash (Photo 10). Make sure your new backsplash isn't higher than your outlets before mixing any mortar. To prevent sliders, give your freshly tiled backsplash a day to cure before removing the spacers and packing the grout.
A suction cup tool is typically used for handling glass. But it's also great for tricky tile situations. On this project, you set the front tiles first and then insert field tiles between them and the wall. The suction cup lets you set these tiles perfectly. Without it, you'd have to drop the tiles into place, risking chipped edges.
Better yet, a suction cup saves the day when you notice a sunken tile that's already surrounded by other tiles. The ability to lift a tile straight up saves you the hassle of removing and resetting several neighboring tiles just to get at one sinker.
Seal the tiles with a penetrating stone sealer after the grout has dried. A foam paint roller applies the sealer quickly and evenly.
Once the granite's in place, this job is like any other tiling project. Use a float to pack grout into most of the lines, but you'll probably need to use your finger to work grout into the curves, such as the bullnose front edge and the backsplash cap. Sponge off the excess when the grout begins to harden. Wait until the grout is fully dry before buffing off the remaining haze with a clean cotton towel. You can now reinstall the sink, stove and other appliances.
Some foods and cleaners can stain or even etch granite and grout, so apply a stone sealer (Photo 11). Finally, lay a thin bead of caulk along the joint where the counter meets the backsplash.
Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you'll save time and frustration.
You'll also need a margin trowel, rubber gloves, a sponge, a tile saw, a suction cup tool, a honing stone and a foam paint roller.
Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time. Here's a list.


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Spike in flu cases prompts Reading Health System to establish hotline
WEST READING, Pa. - An increasing number of suspected flu cases around the region has prompted Reading Health System to set up a flu hotline.
The hotline -- 484-628-1FLU (1358) -- is available Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.
The Reading Hospital said it is currently treating about 80 patients in isolation for flu-like symptoms, which is much higher than the normal two to eight patients, said officials, adding that the emergency department is reporting about 100 to 200 patients a day being treated for flu or flu-like symptoms.
The free flu hotline is staffed by trained hospital personnel who will provide information based on the caller's age, reported symptoms, and other health-related conditions, officials said.
Depending on the information provided, officials said recommendations may be made to "rest and take fluids and over-the-counter medication, make an appointment with your doctor today or seek immediate medical assistance."
The information, official said, is not intended to replace a medical consultation with a physician and does not constitute a diagnosis.
The health system also provided the following tips for preventing the flu:
- Get a flu shot. It is not too late to be vaccinated. Call your doctor or clinic. No matter what anyone tells you: you can not catch the flu from a flu shot!
- Avoid sick people whenever possible.
- Avoid touching your nose, mouth, and eyes unless you have washed or sanitized your hands first.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand rub.
- Get plenty of rest.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Eat healthy and be active.
- Sanitize common surfaces at home or work.
Common flu symptoms, the health system said, include:
- Sudden onset of fever higher than 100° F, or 37.8° C with a cough or sore throat or both
- Nasal congestion and a runny nose
- Headache, body aches, and/or chills
- Exhaustion or overall weakness
It is easy to confuse flu with colds and other health problems, said health officials, who added that otherwise-healthy people with flu symptoms usually do not benefit from a trip to the emergency room and are better off at home with over-the-counter treatments to ease their symptoms.
Health officials said you should, however, call your doctor if:
- If your symptoms worsen
- If you are pregnant, over age 65, or have a medical condition that puts you at higher risk of flu complications; these conditions include asthma, chronic heart and lung disease, diabetes, a weakened immune system.
Doctors said you should go to the emergency room if you become seriously ill with symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, confusion, or if you are unable to eat or drink.
The Reading Health System provided the following tips if you do get sick:
- If you get sick, stay at home and rest. Most otherwise-healthy people with flu symptoms do not need to visit a hospital or physician office. With rest and proper care, your symptoms should go away in five to seven days.
- Avoid close contact with well people in your house so you won't make them sick.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash immediately after use.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based rub.
- Sanitize surfaces you touch throughout the day.
- Drink plenty of water and other clear liquids to prevent fluid loss and dehydration.
- Treat fever and cough with medicines you can buy at the store.
Do not return to work or other outside activities until 24 hours after your fever is gone without the use of fever-reducing medicines, health officials said.
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Love Adele…..but her outfit…sorry but it's like an old piece of victorian furniture, then there is the big headed lady dressed in the fairy outfit with the green tule…Why, why, why?…..then there are the other ladies who wore the colorul outfits as if going to a beach party…..why ladies and how dare someone put Jlo on this list?! Only thing of Jennifer that should be put on this list is her hair bun…..other than that she is beautiful and dress is beautiful as well. When stick girl Jolie wore something similar no one complained about her wearing it or showing her stick for a leg.
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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by TheeTFD, Nov 30, 2006.
Well if it's anything like hockey, the team that gets the best "single" player wins.
I just don't see Curry staying in shape for very much longer. The dude is laboring out there. With the lack of rebounding, shot-blocking, and passing, combined with the potential career-ending, uninsurable heart problem, I think Chicago was and continues to be right. I haven't run into too many people here that miss him. Tyson Chandler, however... it looks like it would have been cheaper keeping him than getting Ben. And they wouldn't be searching for a big man now at the trade deadline.
Re: The New York ZEKEs...Achieve a minor goal ! WoW, they surpass last years win total of 23...Yes they surpassed the loafty goals set by the only BBall coach to win a NCAA championship and a NBA championship. Larry Brown coming off a NBA finals season with the Detroit Pistons took the NY Zekes to 23 wins in his first season with NY. This dream job, as Larry is from New York paid $Ten Million a season, could have made him the daring of The Big Apple. Yet even through it all Larry feed the NY media feeding frenzy with juicy details of the inner workings of the NY Zekes. So juicy he needed to be bought out by Mr. Dolan for $18 million. Not a bad 2 years haul for Larry as he had to bought out by the Pistons for $7 million. Base salary at Detroit was $5 million, total for both years $40 million.
Re: The New York ZEKEs...Achieve a minor goal ! You know, with the player production he got, Jesus H. Christ in his 1st season as an NBA coach may have been able to squeeze 25 wins out of last season. If I was Zeke, I would have hired the messiah instead.
Re: The New York ZEKEs...Achieve a minor goal ! Yeah the messiah could at least be trusted to NOT pull the rug from under the GM, owner, fans and Madison Square garden.
Zeke wished Kidd would go away... This from the NY News... However, the Knicks coach would have no complaints if the Nets trade Jason Kidd - preferably far, far away. "I haven't had a lot of success in beating him," Thomas said. "He always beat my teams when I was at Indiana, and he beats me now. So the less I have to play against him, the better." --------- Come on Zeke you can figure this guy out.
Re: The New York ZEKEs...Achieve a minor goal ! But, the messiah COULD do it.
Re: The New York ZEKEs...Achieve a minor goal ! Don't you mean, "with LB deliberately trying to tank the season so he could get Zeke fired, it's a miracle that the players were able to squeeze out 23 wins?" Or how bout "With LB as coach, not even a team of DWade, Lebron, Carmello Anthony, AI and 8 other NBA allstars could win the gold medal"
Re: The New York ZEKEs...Achieve a minor goal ! You get what you pay for and $10M just don't buy that much. This is the NBA.
Re: The New York ZEKEs...Achieve a minor goal ! Dolan won't fire Zeke...report from Fox Sports News: James Dolan told the Knicks that Isiah Thomas' job is safe, and that he's happy with the job he's doing this season, leading the team to a 22-29 record thus far. Impact: Dolan told the Knicks players that Thomas didn't have "anything to worry about right now," a person in the room told The Newark Star-Ledger. To emphasize his point, Dolan reportedly playfully tapped Eddy Curry on the shoulder after making the statement, drawing laughs from everybody in the room. Last week, Curry said that if Thomas wasn't the coach of the Knicks, "I'd be trying to get out of here." (Mon. Feb 12, 2007) ---------------------- Knicks just can't put 2 or 3 good games together. They whack Orlando then get whacked by 76ers. Last nite they escape the Bucks with a 2 point win.
Dirty Knickers Moving up in the East. Can Zeke get em in the playoffs? They still have got to pass the Magic and Heat but they are coming on.
Re: Dirty Knickers I sure hope he can. Not because I like the Knicks, but because I hate the Heat and want a lottery pick from the Magic.
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Re: Dirty Knickers Sounds great to me.
Re: Dirty Knickers Jamm, we agree for once. But as soon as the Knicks get good we need to slam them hard
Why Zeke Will Be Back The thing is, if Dolan fires Zeke and brings in a new GM and coach, the new guys are going to want to blow up the team and start over. How many years is that going to take?...another 3 years? Dolan doesn't have that kind of time. The New York media (and probably Dolan's own father) are all over Dolan. He doesn't have another 3 years to bring this team around. Dolan and Zeke's fortunes (along with Marbury's and Curry's) are permanently linked. For better or worse, all these guys are stuck with each other. They have no way out but to start winning.
Re: Why Zeke Will Be Back That's stiff medicine ! But with the East being so weak maybe they can skate. With nobody looking. Looks like Raptors are the only ones with a clue over there.
With Jamal Crawford having ankle surgery, the Knicks hopes of grabbing that 8th spot will be in jeopardy as much as the Heat. ESPN.com - NBA - Crawford has bad ankle, may be out for season
Crawford's ankle. Francis' knee. Lee's ankle. Marbury's "turf toe". Richardson's bruised shoulder. Despite all of this, none of them have been in a wheel chair or cried recently. These guys are tough.
Crawfords production will be hard to replace. Normally I'd say it's ova, but the Knicks have bodies to throw at the problem. Zeke aint afraid to play anybody.
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Im currently awaiting some unpainted armor/soft props from BobaMaker and hope to find/make other key pieces through the help of fellow Dented Helmet members. I have some experience in painting and detailing, but this project will more or less be learning process as I go along. I plan on using an actual layering process of paint to give the most realistic weathering and damage effects. As for the key pieces Im missing I am still in need of a girth belt, shoes/toe spikes, shin tools, and EE-3 blaster kit. If anyone knows or recommends some great places for these items by all means, please let me know (hopefully Ill be able to post to the Cargo Hold soon).
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Andrew and I are two extremely introverted individuals. As a result, there are many things in a traditional wedding reception that cause us to become extremely uncomfortable. Also, we are two individuals who don't appreciate a lot of the social conventions found within traditional wedding receptions. Then, add that I'm a trans man and Andrew could be described as a pansexual yet cis male, for some, that in and of itself is enough reason to throw all tradition out the window, and build something unique.
Just like when we decided we were going to get married, were deciding on what to wear ,were deciding on the roles of family and guests, and were deciding on what type of ceremony we were going to have, our reception is going to be very much a reflection of the type of people we are, and the importance of the people who will be in attendance.
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BART workers easily earned the most money on average last year among the 25 largest government agencies in the Bay Area, the San Jose Mercury News' review of public employee payroll data shows. What's more, BART employees also topped the list of the highest-paid transit operators in California.
And the results are not close. Even when eliminating high-paid police officers and executives, the average gross pay for the blue-collar BART union workers who are threatening another shutdown was $76,551 last year -- more than the average employee made at any large school district from San Jose to Walnut Creek, any county from Santa Cruz to Contra Costa or any transit line from San Diego to Sacramento.
BART's top-paid train operator grossed $155,308, compared with the $109,450 that the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority paid its top light-rail driver. BART's best-paid janitor made $82,752 while the upscale Hillsborough City School District paid its top custodian $59,360. And BART's electrician with the highest paycheck made $149,957 -- nearly twice the $79,878 that AC Transit's best-paid electrician made.
The wages are under heightened scrutiny as BART and its labor unions today enter their final week of negotiations, hoping to avert a second shutdown, Aug. 5, after a cooling-off period halted a 4-1/2 day strike earlier this month. Both sides remain far apart on the key issues of worker pay and contributions to pensions and health care.
Overall, BART's average employee -- executives included -- made nearly $30,000 more than employees at Los Angeles' transit line, and nearly $10,000 more than those at San Francisco Muni, the state's second-highest paid transit workers.
BART workers argue their wages have remained flat for four years. They say they are worthy of their salaries, pointing to the agency's strong on-time performance, high rider satisfaction and their work maintaining one of the nation's most antiquated rail lines.
"You buy a Mercedes, you get quality. You almost get what you pay for," said Dennis Acma, 47, of Dublin, a power support controller at BART for the past seven years. "They 're paying for that expertise. You got people who are dedicated that work here."
Despite the lack of recent wage increases, BART has not had trouble attracting -- or retaining people to fill their union jobs, such as station agent, train operator and maintenance worker, that typically require a high school diploma and a few years of general work experience.
Since 2007, BART has received nearly 65,000 job applications for about 1,800 line-level union openings. Only 6.8 percent of BART's blue-collar workforce left the job in the past year -- half the average national turnover rate for public and private employers -- and the typical union employee stays with BART for 13 years.
The data show BART pay is above average partly because of favorable rules that allow workers to pile up lots of overtime and cash out unused sick and vacation time, which has helped some employees double their base salary. But BART and experts say it's also the result of previous managers caving to the public demand to avoid strikes by including regular pay bumps for decades, until 2009.
(BART unions) have a degree of leverage from a strike perspective that many other industries don't, and this is a classic example of them capitalizing on it, said Christopher Thornberg, founding partner of Beacon Economics, a Los Angeles-based economics consulting firm. "If you ask me, it's a tiny bit short of blackmail: "Give me the money or the commute's going to get it. "
Union employees say the cost of living in the Bay Area has soared and BART's revenue has surged to record levels. Plus, because of management's push to increase health care and pension premiums, employees stand to see their take-home pay go down without raises.
And not all workers are highly paid. Last year, 830 part-time and full-time BART workers -- or nearly one-quarter of the rail line's workforce -- made less than the $62,680 median income in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metropolitan area.
Acma, the BART worker, said he's tired of people thinking they are drones who only push buttons and said the employees work hard, often on off-hours, holidays and weekends, for their money.
"It's unfortunate that our jobs do hold the Bay Area hostage," he said. "We're scrimping by, and sometimes the public treats us like we're above everybody else. We're not the 1-percenters."
But BART says it needs to limit worker costs, which, as in most transit agencies, are the biggest expense in its budget. If overall compensation goes up, BART officials say, they will have to delay payments toward new rail cars and other equipment needed to increase service.
Before state mediators earlier this month ordered both sides to keep their latest proposals secret, BART had offered a wage increase of 5 to 8 percent, depending on whether certain economic measures were met, over four years. That would push the average union gross pay to as much as $82,861 by 2017.
Unions had countered with a pay increase of 20.1 percent over three years, which would increase their average total pay to $92,991 by 2016.
The pay comes on top of the benefits BART workers earn, which are among the best in the Bay Area and have eaten up half the extra revenue the agency has collected in the past few years. Employees contribute nothing toward their pension and $92 a month toward health care.
"I don't know if it's an urban myth or just a saying, that the BART contract is held up in union halls around the county as the gold standard, BART spokeswoman Alicia Trost said. We have to bring our compensation packages more in line with what others have. Years of protecting the employees have caught up with us.


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Competitive Play *PSASBR Challenge Series* has STARTED![ Edited ]
The goal of this thread is to talk about all things related to PSASBR in regards to FraggedNation. We will be holding various events for the game and moving into a League and prizes tournament rotation. To test out settings and get ready for Season 1, we would appreciate players signing up here and give us any feedback on what you like, or dislike with the rules:
1v1: http://www.fraggednation.com/standings/ps3/playstation-all-stars-battle-royale/PS3-1v1-PSASBR-Season...
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January: PSASBR Challenge Series Release Tournament; 64 Players; 1st & 2nd Place Prizing
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1st Ever 2v2 Player to Black Belt level 300
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If you have ideas or thoughts about what you would like to see, please let us know here.
We will have the first major event of the challenge series starting in January. That will kick off the series for the events.
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January-March: Series Season One League Play with top 32 seeded into Playoffs
March: Series Season One Playoffs (Prized)
This will continue through the year. So, now is your time to let us know what you want to see with the events as we start to run them. These will be great events for both social and competitive players alike. We will start with a social based league for season one and if enough players are competing, the next season we will split into two separate leagues. Social and Competitive.
FraggedNation is all about hearing your thoughts and seeing what you want, so let's hear it.
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I want to see this game blow up. I played a 6-7 hour stream and still not bored with the game! Maybe some days or weeks have certain special rules on playstyles forcing you to adapt (For the fun not for the point of pissing people off). Maybe one day you play a match with no swords \ and the next day play the fastest characters in the game. That would be fun to see because it was a blast to play with special rules!
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Great recommentation. Keep them coming.
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Example: "Radec shouldn't be allowed because he can stand on the other side of the map and just shoot his laser gun and it's very difficult to approach him because every his gun shot throws you far away."
lol, did you even hear about zoning?
Another one: "Using same moves should be banned because some of the characters have moves that are just unblockable."
Oh no, he is charging his slow as turtle move!
Get you Smash banning mentality outta here!