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Overall, we're charmed by Victoria's lively downtown, active port, great selection of restaurants, colorful hanging flower baskets, scenic coastal drive, and beachside parks
Our destination on the next morning is Butchart Gardens, where I'm instantly mesmerized by the 50+ acres of jaw-dropping displays of plants and flowers. The landscape in every direction is bursting with vibrant colors and covered with lavish textures. It's a photographer's dream come true, like stepping into a living Monet painting. I find myself drawn into every inch of detail, every shade of green, every perfectly arranged flower bed and plant combination. This is unreal, it's so beautiful. We slowly wander through an enormous rose garden with blossoms cascading across trellises overhead, delight at the gigantic bonsai trees and miniature temples mirrored in the reflection ponds of the Japanese garden, and marvel at the lush perfectly manicured flowers that cover what was once a barren, ugly carved out quarry. Butchart Gardens is a definite must see - double whatever amount of time you think you'll spend here and you'll still be in a rush to get through it all. I could have spent hours sitting and enjoying just one teeny spot of the endless acres of beauty.
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Exquisitely detailed with vivid markings for a convincing, true-to-life presentation. Removable heads are fully flocked to eliminate reflection, mimicking real feathering with rich color and a soft texture. Thick polyethylene construction ensures durability and prevents curling. Body length: 22-1/2''.
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Do these decoys have any ultraviolet protection? So the Geese don't see it and flare away.
the "u-vsion" paint by Flambeau is a gimmick. I do have ran both and noticed zero diffrence between geese flaring or not, i do not run any decoys with ultraviolet paint on them now as i found it is just a sales gimmick.
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i like itOn the eve of Infiniti's launch in Western Europe, Nissan's luxury division has presented the second-generation Infiniti FX SUV powered by an all-new 5.0L V8 engine. Debuting in flagship FX50 form, the new V8 developers a peak output of 390hp and 500Nm of torque and is matted to a seven-speed automatic transmission and ATTESA-E TS intelligent AWD system.Compared with the previous model, the new 2009 version features a 35mm longer wheelbase and a 50mm wider track. The SUV also gets a revised suspension set-up with active damping control and rear active steering, and being based on Nissan's FM platform the new FX also benefits from a remarkable for a V8 SUV 54-46 split weight distribution. Standard features of the car include 21in alloy wheels shod with 265mm performance tires, fog lamps and Bi-Xenon headlights, a DVD based navigation system, Around View Monitor parking aid and a Bose stereo. The new Infiniti FX50 will be available in North America in June and will reach European showrooms by October. The V8 model will be joined by a V6 version, likely to be Nissan's new 3.7L unit from the Infiniti G37 and EX37 models, later in the year. http://www.motorauthority.com/news/suvs/revealed-2009-infiniti-fx50/#more-5042
Egads that thing is ugly!!!But violent, right Thom?
For everyone who hates on the Focus for its fender bling, I expect each and every one of you to hate on the new FX's fender bling which is totally out of place and ridiculous.Did its adhesive not stick and it fell down??? Why is it so low???Other than that, I like the wheels!
Very cool technology, I just prefer the looks of the older model. To each his own...
God Bless the V8 Engine
I think it looks pretty cool, and aggressive. Yeah, the focus looks like they were going for the chrysler sebring in style, and then just ran outta steam. The previous FX still looks better imo.
Here's the dang fender vents again. Otherwise, I can't decide if I like this better.
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I think I wouldn't be so annoyed by the fender vents if they were actually REAL! How many cars need the vents? If the thing stoped faster with a functional vent"flare" on it then I'm all for functionality but this is form over function and makes the vehicle less for it.
Better to starve free than be a fat slave.
Actually, almost reminds me of the new Cayenne, I'm guessing that is their target anyhow, especailly the FX50 model.
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Standard 21 inch wheels? That's got to be one of the largest sets you can get factory. I'd hate to be the one replacing all 4 of those tires...although I've seen a large increase in tire/rim sizes over the past 5 - 8 years? I remember just a few years ago some new small cars came with standard 13 or 14" rims!IMO the official launch picture looks better than the spy ones I've seen...I was a little scurred when I came across those.
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It almost resembles the Vue. I like it, nice refresh from the previous.
YahforSeth:It almost resembles the Vue. I like it, nice refresh from the previous.I knew I wasn't crazy lol, but I don't like it as much as the original(in pictures for that matter), it just doesn't seem to have the same cache
It isn't ugly, but ain't exactly "uniquely beautiful" either. It reminds me a lot of Hyundai/Kia styling. I'm thinking Infiniti has lost it's stylistic edge thanks to Nissan diluting it by usurping too much of the Infiniti "look" in their products and so now we find Infiniti looking to separate itself (again) from the Mother company, but without any outstanding ideas. I bet it does look a lot nicer in person though.
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I like it but I think the old one was better and the "fender bling" (haha EP) doesn't do it any favors. I really like the old FX though so I bet this thing with the 5.0 liter is a blast.
I love the vents.Vents add something, weather functional or not, to an area that is boring.
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wingsnut:I love the vents.Vents add something, weather functional or not, to an area that is boring.I like fender vents too...but on this new FX, it is in a bad position and looks silly.The vents on the Focus look good, IMO.If they only moved the vents up a tad, it would looke better.


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We left olympus after breackfast and headed to Kas (Kash). It was once just a small fishing village, but is pretty much just fot the tourists now. Still it wasn't all that crowded, and seems to have a very nice chilled out feel to it. We spent th fist day hererelaxing in the camp ground, swiming and sun baking. The camp site is very nice, but has cold showers. We really cold just spend all day swiming in the crystal clear waters.
Yesterday we went sea kayaking over the sunken city. It was a nice day, and it was pretty cool to paddel over the ruins of a city that was sunk by earth quakes thouands of years ago
We have been doing a bit of shopping here too. Dave had a blow out so a new pair of thongs were required, and we bought a Water pipe as well! No we don't smoke, but it is a bit of fun and the tobacco (we got apple) smells so yummy. We got it home and set it up, just like they had told us too, and after much trying could not get the thing to work! We ask around at the camp site and some turkish people had a go for us, but nothing! We were a bit pissed off and took it back to the shop. The guy there added a few plastic seals, and everything started to work a lot better. But he could of offered us a free box of tobbaco for our troubles!
So to some up kas, we would have to say lots of sun and swimming.
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Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 - 6:00 pm
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RACE DATES: May 6th - 13th - 20th - 27th
Welcome to the Farmall Hill Mountain Bike Challenge. Whether you are a seasoned racer or your first time on the mountain bike this race has it all, for those who want a challenge. The 2014 Race Dates have been announced and things are changing this year to 4 part series in May. This race event will take place on 4 consecutive Tuesdays in May. The course is a two mile loop containing some nice ups and downs. Trophies are awarded at the end of the race series. Races start at 6:30pm sharp so arrive around 5pm to 6pm.
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Twenty-first UTSA Ph.D. program approved
By Omar Hernandez
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(Oct. 27, 2008)--UTSA's 21st doctoral degree program was approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The Ph.D. program in interdisciplinary learning and teaching will be implemented in fall 2009 and housed in the College of Education and Human Development.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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The addition of a Ph.D. in interdisciplinary learning and teaching is consistent with the goals of UTSA to become a premiere research university and will address the shortage of educated and qualified professionals. The program will help lead those professionals in the field of educational instruction development and presentation.
Students will receive training to prepare them to examine and research the interdisciplinary issues and perspectives of learning, teaching and curricular development associated with education for culturally and economically diverse populations.
The proposed program will draw from an applicant pool of K-12 teachers and community college instructors from the San Antonio area and across the nation. Admission into the Ph.D. program will be limited, and therefore competitive.
"UTSA is dedicated to addressing the educational needs of South Texas by developing programs that support the economic growth of the region while continuing to listen to the requests of our students," said UTSA President Ricardo Romo.
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HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE -- Soroptimist International of Clear Lake will hold a dinner and membership information meeting at Hidden Valley Lake Greenview Restaurant, 18174 Hidden Valley Road on Jan. 24.
Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m.
The speaker will be Ginny Craven of Operation Tango Mike. She founded the organization several years ago and has been honored for the work she does on behalf of U.S. military personnel. Craven will update the group on the holiday drive that provided gifts for deployed soldiers.
There will also be a presentation by membership director Pollyann Johnston and president Wanda Harris on the ideals and goals of Soroptimist International of Clear Lake. An update on the annual Spring Fling fundraiser, scheduled for March 2, will also be presented.
Guest speaker for the fundraiser will be Christine Pelosi, attorney, author and activist. Pelosi has grassroots organizing and public policy experience and will speak on the topic of human trafficking and how it affects women and girls.
Soroptimist is a term that means "Best For Women." The objective of the group is to promote the advancement of women through volunteer service to the community and to serve as a global voice on issues of importance to women.
Soroptimist International of Clear Lake is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas, a worldwide organization that helps improve the lives of women and girls around the world and is open to all women.
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Soiree season packs a punch
The Soiree is already three weeks old, and the Coodabeens may as well not have been away for the past six months given the high quality of rabbitting on you've been able to enjoy!
Interesting guests, great live music, mouth-watering recipes and plenty of stories - both tall and true - have been a feature.
Normie Rowe, Shane Jacobson, Russell Mark, My Friend the Chocolate Cake, Howlin' Steam Train, Shirley Hardy-Rix, Lincoln Davies from 'The Tuck Shop' in NYC - just some of the interesting additions to the Saturday Soiree so far.
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First vertical steel column raised for A320 Family Assembly Line in Mobile, Alabama.
Following the completion of the ground work to prepare the Brookley Aeroplex site for building construction, Airbus' A320 Family Assembly Line began taking shape yesterday as the first steel column was raised to a vertical position. The steel support, rising 100 feet into the air, is the first of many that will form the frame for the Final Assembly Building.
A320 Family aircraft assembly in Mobile is slated to begin in 2015, with first deliveries from the facility in 2016. Airbus anticipates the facility will produce between 40 and 50 aircraft per year by 2018.


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|December 17, 1998, 11:02 PM
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I would like to hear the forum's thoughts on NV devices in general.
Handheld, goggles, scopes, whatever.
|December 17, 1998, 11:50 PM
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What do you want to know about it? Do you have a specific purpose you are planning on using it for? The forum has lot's of people experienced with NV, but more specificity may get the answer you want faster.
One thing to keep in mind, regardless, is to stay away from the Russian NV, they don't have the same health laws that the other countries do... and your eyes may suffer for it.
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|December 18, 1998, 12:08 AM
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I am having dinner with a guy who owns an NV distributing company Saturday night. He deals in high quality, current technology stuff, including Thermal Imaging ($12K+/unit). Among other things, we will be discussing how he can better serve the marketplace and make more money.
I am looking for general thoughts and comments on the commercially available NV. Including how people are using NV, what people want from their NV, etc, etc.
Comments from LEOs currently using NV equipment would also be appreciated.
It is more of a survey question than a quest for specific knowledge.
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|December 19, 1998, 01:39 AM
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I'm not a LEO, nor am I currently in the military, etc, so take what I say with a grain of salt.
IMHO, people who want NV all want the same thing: being able to see just like they would during the day.
Failing that, they want something that closely approximates it, and they want it in a package that offers them the most versatility.
I'd like to see the new monocular NVD become more accessable to the general public, as this offers many different uses: head mounted NOD, weapon mounted sight w/ or w/o optical sight, and it can be adapted to cameras. Too bad the price is up there...
Clarity and resistance to flashing are big issues too, though the III generation devices are an order of magnitude better.
But, for me, the single biggest concern was: will it take standard batteries? Make it take AA's, it's bad enough that we have to pay so much for the device to begin with, having to blow a bundle on the batteries as well isn't cool.
Just my 2 cents.
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I've always wanted nv but the cost....
You get my drift.
|December 21, 1998, 10:02 AM
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The fire department I'm on is raising money to buy a thermal imaging camera. We had the dealer come to the station with one once and we got to play around with it. Pretty cool. I'd buy one in a minute if I had the $14000 sitting around. Maybe then I could find that skunk that's hiding under the boathouse It picks up heat really well and you can see in just about anything. Smoke, dark, snow, etc. The price is the only drawback.
|December 21, 1998, 11:01 AM
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Andy, send me an Email. I can get you guys the latest, lightest Thermal imaging device on the civilian market for at least a grand less. (w/accessories, case, etc....)
|December 21, 1998, 12:07 PM
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Earlier this year I checked out Remington's NV monoscope. It's a 3rd gen. device and you buy an adapter to slip that puppy onto the objective eyepiece of your riflescope. Instant night engagement capabilities. Drool.
Drawback in the model I saw was lack of rubber coating for shock and waterproofing. Suggested changes to the factory rep. Other BIG drawback is the $5k price. Ouch!
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Hills, dales, churches and an Abbey
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Free camping
We carried on from there along the highway stopping at Glen Ullin to check out the campsite, but as there was a reunion going on it was a bit noisy, so we made dinner and then moved on to Richardton where we found a nice spot to watch the sunset (at 9.45pm we think as we may have gained an hour) and free camp for the night.
24th July.
Woke up at what we believed was 8.15am but in fact as we'd crossed back into mountain
time we had gained an hour which made it 7.15am. After breakfast we did a little half mile walk down to a nearby pond, which was all very nice until we got back and found that our legs were covered in ticks. We then spent an hour or so checking and removing said ticks from our clothing and ourselves and sweeping out the van to make sure that there were no more. Oh the joy of the great outdoors! When that nightmare was over we headed off on the scenic route from Gladstone following the Enchanted Highway, which has a few miles apart several steel works of art ranging from flying geese, fish, grasshoppers, pheasants and a tin family finishing off in Regent with the Wirly Gigs. We then drove to New England and then turned back up to the main highway at Dickinson.


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Year over year, the nation's dairy herd has grown by 77,000 head.
by Amanda Smith, Associate Editor, Hoard's Dairyman
May milk production refused to buck the trend set by the preceding months. When compared to May 2011, 2012's production was up 2.1 percent in the 23 major states. The milk production estimates are provided by the USDA's Milk Production report that was released on Tuesday.
May's 16.4 billion pounds topped April production which was revised to 16 billion pounds. The April revision was a boost of 38 million pounds. Year over year, April saw production elevate 3.5 percent.
Production per cow rose a marginal 22 pounds compared to the same month last year to 1,924 pounds. The number of cows was tallied at 8.52 million, down 3,000 head from April. Despite this slight decline, compared to May 2011 the number of U.S. dairy cattle has expanded by 77,000 head. Despite the small blip this past month dairy herd numbers have gained strength since at least January 2011.
Year over year, two of the 23 major milk producing states including Iowa and Pennsylvania, saw production shrink. Production in Missouri, Minnesota, Vermont and Virginia remained static compared to May 2011. Utah (8.3 percent), Colorado (8.2 percent), Florida (7.3 percent) and Arizona (5 percent) all posted milk production gains over five percent from 2011.
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College Secrets You Need to Know Now!
My favorite cover of Seventeen is the June 2008 issue with Taylor Swift on the cover. It was her first time on the cover of Seventeen, and she talks about how country music transformed her from a regular girl into a huge country music star. Taylor Swift is one of my favorite country music artists, but the reason this is my favorite cover is that, beyond being so talented, Taylor Swift is a genuinely nice person. Since becoming famous, she has remained true to herself and hasn't let the fame get to her.
She writes songs about important issues that teen girls face, and she is an incredible role model for girls. She inspires girls to be passionate about what they believe in, to be themselves and to pursue their dreams! Go Taylor!
My favorite Seventeen cover is the October 1976 issue with Olympic winning figure skater, Dorothy Hamill. More than 30 years later, Dorothy's Seventeen cover continues to be the last with a professional athlete gracing it! As an aspiring professional athlete, I'm extremely inspired by the fact that I could be the first athlete since Dorothy Hamill to be on the cover of Seventeen. Today, girls receive almost $150 million less in athletic scholarship funds each year and have significantly less opportunities in sports than guys. My story is an example not only that girls can exceed in sports but that they can go after their dreams even if the odds are against them. Dorothy Hamill's cover is a timeless piece in Seventeen's history showcasing that girls can achieve great things in sports. I hope I can do the same as Dorothy as well as show that just an average girl from a small town in Ohio can go after their wildest dreams and make them a reality!
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whiskeytripping. Here are photos of my patterns. Mine hang on the wall behind my two primary saws, but you can stack them any way you wish. My patterns are made from oak, pine, and Advantec.
Bee patterns.jpg This photo shows some of the patterns to make bee equipment. All of these anchor in the miter groove.
Pattern for top. Bottom to show miter anchor.jpg This photo shows pattern for hive top. Pattern is upside down to show the miter groove anchor.
Pattern that shows miter groove anchor.jpg This photo shows pattern for making the rabbet on front and rear of bee boxes for hanging frames. You can see the miter anchor in the miter groove.
Deep rabbet pattern.jpg This photo shows pattern for making rabbet on front and rear of bee boxes. Note the board on top of the pattern that prevents fingers from getting in the saw blade, and also holds the board tight against the saw table.
Hope this helps. Have one more pattern to post. The one that makes the "D" handles for the boxes using a Skil Saw.
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WIFI WPS brute forace attack Faster than cracking WPA/WPA2
All things wireless...
Seen wrote:Yeah I saw it yesterday. I kinda want to try it out and see how easy it is to crack, but will have to wait until people leave the house in case I break their Internet!
JTD121 wrote:ajohnson, you are definitely right, but there was only one WiFi network around that might have been vulnerable, and that was the neighbors' network. Like I explained, I did nothing when I got in, just looked to see if it was one of the ones that doesn't turn WPS off, and then logged off.
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THE PAPER BASKET is a one-stop shop for bride t-shirts, groom t-shirts, and matching wedding party apparel for bachelorette parties and bridal showers. We also offer a wide variety of note cards, postcards, magnets, wall clocks and other houseware and gifts printed with beautiful floral, vintage, Japanese, botanical, and retro patterns.
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Yuna- Her short program is incredibly catchy. I showed it to few of my guy friends, and they are swooning over her. I shouldn't repeat some of the lewd remarks about what they'd like to do to her though
I believe this program will have the greatest mass appeal without being tacky. I saw some fans were ticked off my "sex sells" comment in another thread, but I'm glad Yuna is using her feline features and sultry quality to advantage here. That is something she has over Mao or Joannie.
Very appropriate amound and placing of posing, which was of course enhanced by her perfect execution of the elements. And the footwork section was reminscent of some of the great step sequence under 6.0.
But, her long program is actually my favorite. If Mao's program screams "Russian", Yuna's program screams "O Canada". The Gershwin program has somewhat elitist feel to it, which reminds me of Jeff Buttle's programs done by David Wilson. The transitions were just incredible, and the jumps Her 3-3 lost wow factor for me just because I am so used to expecting such quality from her, but her salchow and double axel are better than ever despite difficult transitions in and out.
Mao- Masquerade works much better as short program. It no longer sounds as repetitive, and it looks so much better without seconds spent for telegraphing two triple axels. If not for the "recycling the old program" part, this is her best short program since Nocturn IMO. The biggest problem in this program is her dress. I have a theory that many fans already expect to see a crappy "Russian" program the moment they regard Mao clad in that hideous dress obviously inspired by the icecream cake sold in Stop&Shop. Change the dress ASAP. How about something like Yuna's long program dress, only black?
Her long program has potential to be a masterpiece. It is so much less repetitive than Masquerade from last year, and even if it is, it does not sound obnoxious. Again, change the dress! If she wants to compete with Yuna, drop the second triple axel, and go for a 3r-3r or 3r-2r, and throw in some transitions. Then voila, there is a OGM worthy program. I think some of the criticisms on her program are not replective of the program itself but rather of the execution at this particular event.
I don't think the olympics will be a one-woman-show as some people suggest. Here, Yuna landed 8 clean triples and 4 clean double axels whereas Mao landed 5 clean triples and one clean double axel in total. Add three clean triples and double axels to Mao's programs, and the gap between the two is gone.


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Victor Cruz Calls Redskins "Team To Beat" In NFC Playoffs
Excerpt: "It's not easy to pick a favorite in the NFC playoff race. There are teams that got hot down the stretch -- the Redskins, Vikings and Seahawks -- and a favorite like No. 1 seed Atlanta.
Victor Cruz's pick? The Giants played four of the conference's six playoff teams this year, but Cruz likes their divisional rival Redskins this postseason.
"It's tough for me to say this because we play in the same division as them, but I think Washington is having a good year," the Giants receiver said on WFAN Radio yesterday.
"They're having a year similar to us last year where they're kicking up at the right time. They're playing some good football. Typically the team that is playing the best towards the end of the year is the team that is going to potentially win it all." Read more...
Cruz "Positive" About New Contract With Giants
Excerpt: "Victor Cruz feels he's proven his worth to the Giants both on and off the field, and he remains "positive" that he'll soon get the long-term contract he's been seeking.THE NEW YORK POST
Though it didn't get done before the end of the regular season as he had wanted, Cruz reiterated his hope on Wednesday that the "tabled" negotiations will soon re-open. In an interview on WFAN, he said he's "comfortable" with where the talks stand and added "I feel positive that I'm going to be in New York for a very long time."
"I feel comfortable where we're at," Cruz said. "I think I've done enough to show them I'm a good guy on and off the field, and that I've done everything positive up until this point to prove that I'm somebody that the organization will want to keep around for a long time.
"So I'm comfortable in that. I'm positive things will come around and a positive outcome will come out of all this.''
Cruz, who followed up his record-setting 2011 (1,536 receiving yards) with a Pro Bowl season in 2012 (86 catches, 1,092 yards, 10 touchdowns) is due to become a restricted free agent when the signing period opens on March 12. If he doesn't have a new deal in place by then, the Giants almost certainly will use give him a "first-round" tender offer, which would guarantee him nearly $3 million in 2013.
That would also give the Giants the right to match any offer he receives as a restricted free agent, and the right to a first-round pick as compensation from the team that signs him if they don't match.
The two sides would appear to prefer to reach a long-term agreement before then, and talks were opened during the regular season. At one point Cruz said the "structure" of a deal was in place, but clearly there was more work to be done.
"It got tabled for a couple weeks, mainly because of the two sides agreeing to disagree at the same time," Cruz said. "But now that the season's over and the statistics are what they are, I think we're going to get back and pick up the pen again and see what we can do." Read more...
Bradshaw Runs Into Doubts
Excerpt: "Ahmad Bradshaw says he'll be "a Giant forever." But he can't say for sure that he'll be in a Giants uniform next season.
Bradshaw rushed for more than 1,000 yards for the second time in his career, and he says he's entering the offseason in relatively good health. But to hear him talk about it, his reward for that performance could be a dismissal from the only team he's ever known.
"You just never know who won't be back next year," Bradshaw said as he cleaned out his locker earlier this week. "Including me."
The statement may have seemed odd, especially since Bradshaw has two years remaining on the four-year extension that he signed in the summer of 2011. But the 26-year-old running back clearly doesn't believe that his role in New York is secure. He spoke the same way immediately after Sunday's season finale, saying that "this was going to be the last ride for a lot of guys to be Giants" and "it could be me by the same token." Read more...
Victor Cruz Expected to Seek $8 - 10 Million Per Season
Excerpt: "Victor Cruz has done enough to convince the Giants he deserves to be wearing his No. 80 jersey and doing his salsa in the end zone for a long time. It is going to cost the Giants dearly, though, to get him locked up with a multi-year deal.
Cruz is set to become a restricted free agent and he's not going anywhere, as the Giants know they cannot operate their offense without his skills at receiver. They would likely tender him on a one-year deal if they cannot agree on a long-term contract.After playing for the NFL minimums the past three years, Cruz won't come cheap, not after two outstanding seasons by a 26-year-old on the upside of his career. His asking price is expected to be somewhere between $8 million and $10 million per year. Cruz made $540,000 this season and the last two years he has been the greatest bargain in the league.
"I think I feel comfortable where we're at,'' Cruz said yesterday on his weekly WFAN spot. "I think I've done enough to show them I'm a good guy on and off the field and I've done everything positive up until this point to prove that I'm somebody the organization will want to keep around for a long time. I'm positive things will come around and a positive outcome will come out of all this.''
Cruz has previously said he wanted a new deal in place before the end of the season and revealed weeks ago that he believed the structure for such a deal was in place. Talks, he reported, "got tabled for a couple weeks mainly because the two sides agreeing to disagree at the same time. Now that the season is over and the statistics are what they are I think we're gonna get back and pick up the pen again and see what we can do.''Cruz is one of 22 free agents for the Giants to sort through but he figures to be a top priority. Fellow receiver Hakeem Nicks was slowed all season with foot and ankle issues, allowing opposing defenses to swing the attention to Cruz. Still, he caught 86 passes for 1,092 yards and 10 touchdowns, all team highs. He hasn't missed a game in two years.
A year ago, the free agent market produced some hefty salaries for receivers and Cruz will benefit from that spending spree. After all, he compares favorably to DeSean Jackson (five years, $47 million), Robert Meachem (four years, $25.9 million) and Pierre Garcon (five years, $42.5 million). Cruz' two-year totals (168 catches, 2,628 yards, 19 touchdowns) are better than any two seasons put together by Vincent Jackson and he signed a five year, $55.6 million mega deal with the Buccaneers." Read more...
Giants Hope To Avoid Brownout With Young Safety
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Excerpt: "Stevie Brown is set to become a restricted free agent and, given the season he just gave the Giants, how can they move forward without re-signing him?
The season is over and done with for the Giants, but the hits keep coming for Brown, who yesterday was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week, the first Giants safety to receive that honor twice in a season.Brown, 25, finished up a breakthrough first year with the Giants in style. On the fifth play of last Sunday's 42-7 victory over the Eagles, Brown intercepted a Michael Vick pass and returned it 48 yards, setting up the Giants' first touchdown. Brown also had six solo tackles, matching Chase Blackburn for the team lead.
Signed as primarily a special teams player, Brown started 11 games, as Kenny Phillips was mostly out of the lineup with knee issues. Brown made the most of his playing time, leading the team with eight interceptions, second in the NFL behind Tim Jennings of the Bears, who had nine. The eight interceptions were the most by a Giant since Willie Williams had 10 in 1968. Brown previously played for the Raiders and Colts and in 23 career games did not have any interceptions.
"Stevie had an outstanding season and became a ball-hawk for us,'' Antrel Rolle said on WFAN. "It just seemed like he had a magnet for the ball. It was crazy.
''What happens next with Brown is probably tied to what the Giants do with Phillips, who after five seasons is an unrestricted free agent and seems headed elsewhere. Asked if he thinks he needs a change of scenery, Phillips laughed and said, "I just got to wait and see what happens.'' Read more...
Maybe they would finally be able to break out of their shell, play with consistency and become perennial title contenders. Maybe Eli Manning would take another step towards solidifying a place in Canton. Maybe Jason Pierre-Paul would emerge as the next Lawrence Taylor and maybe this team could repeat as Super Bowl champions.
Giants' Antrel Rolle" "Just Want To Apologize For A Letdown"
Excerpt: "Talent. It's what makes the NFL go 'round. Every team wants it, not every team has it, and even some who are fortunate enough to acquire it still find a way to fall flat on their face. Talent is one of many words that can be used to describe the 2012 New York Giants, and it is also what gave fans hope heading into the season that this team would be different.
None of those "maybe's" came to fruition this year. Today, safety Antrel Rolle apologized on behalf of his teammates for the colossal failure that was the 2012 season.
"Just want to apologize for a letdown," Rolle said on WFAN. "Unfortunately, we came up a little bit short this year. Something that pretty much caught all of us by surprise."
Rolle was the leader of a secondary that ranked 28th in the league in yards given up through the air. It's hard to pin the blame on any one player, because there were breakdowns throughout the entire unit. The pass rush was non-existent, Corey Webster was atrocious and Kenny Phillips missed over half the season with a knee injury. This unit was rarely, if ever, at full strength and there was not enough depth to account for any shortcomings." Read more...
Giants' Marc Ross To Interview For San Diego Chargers' GM Position
Excerpt: "Director of College Scouting, Marc Ross, has been a valuable member of the New York Giants staff since 2007. He has helped the Giants earn the reputation for being one of the top drafting teams in the NFL, and has helped General Manager Jerry Reese become one of the top GM's in the league. His keen eye for talent has earned him interviews for several open GM positions, the latest being the San Diego Chargers, as reported by Mike Garafolo." Read more...
Cruz: Contract Talks Tabled During Season
Excerpt: "Victor Cruz remains positive that he will receive a new deal from the New York Giants.
But the wide receiver said during his weekly spot on WFAN that both sides opted to put contract talks aside during the season after "agreeing to disagree."
"It got tabled for a couple weeks, mainly because of the two sides agreeing to disagree at the same time," Cruz said. "So it had been tabled for a couple weeks, but now that the season's over and the statistics are what they are, I think we're going to get back and pick up the pen again and see what we can do."
Cruz had said earlier in the season that parameters of an extension were in place. But neither side could come to an agreement on an extension.
Cruz finished the season with 86 receptions for 1,092 yards and 10 touchdowns and is heading to the Pro Bowl. He will be a restricted free agent in 2013 but remains positive about a long-term deal." Read more...
Eli Says He "Needed To Play Better"
Excerpt: "Eli Manning had two of the best games he has ever had this season.
He set career-highs of 510 yards passing against Tampa Bay and threw for five touchdowns in the season finale against Philadelphia.
But overall, 2012 was a bit of a step back for Manning. Coming off his best season ever in 2011, Manning failed to throw for 4,000 yards and 27 touchdowns for the first time since 2008.
"I don't think it was as good as it needed to be," Manning said on his weekly appearance on WFAN radio of his play this past season. "I think there were a couple of games where (I) wasn't as on and I needed to play better."
As hot as Manning got in the Tampa and Philadelphia wins, he also went ice cold at times.
He had a three-game touchdown drought in the middle of the season -– the worst stretch since his rookie season which sparked speculation of a tired arm –- and threw for one touchdown or less in 10 games this season.
Manning admitted that Hakeem Nicks' knee injury robbed the offense of a lot.
"Not having Hakeem 100 percent for most of the season really the last 10 weeks can hurt," Manning said. "He is out there playing hurt and you love that toughness about him.
"It just made it tough when you are starting a receiver who's got to win those one-on-one matchups and is your deep threat and playmaker," Manning continued. "It can be tough to adjust to that and timing was off on a number of things."
Not having a consistent third receiving threat also hurt as the Giants struggled to replace Mario Manningham.
Manning said having the stability of the same head coach and offensive coordinator beside him will help in the offseason." Read more...
Giants 42, Eagles 7: Hits Misses, And Musings
Excerpt: "I spent the better part of my ride home from Sunday night's game trying to think of a fitting analogy to best describe the Giants' 2012 season.
I finally settled on a childhood favorite of mine, the fable of The Tortoise and the Hare by Aesop, which, if you're not familiar, you can read here.Of if you'd rather have the condensed version of the tale, the gist of the story is that the hare, thinking he had all the time in the world to beat the tortoise in a race, decided to slack off only to awaken when it was too late – and to find that the tortoise, whom no one would have even imagined could beat a hare in a footrace, had indeed won.
So what does this have to do with the Giants' 2012 season?
Repeatedly, we heard the players say after a loss that they weren't worried, that the season was a marathon and not a sprint.It was almost as though they were shrugging off that, like the hare in the fable, they had perhaps grown fat with their positive press clippings that came with being the defending Super Bowl champions or that perhaps someone would stumble, and all would be right again.
It didn't work out that way, and the Giants, after a disappointing second half of the season that saw two uninspired and forgettable losses to the Falcons and the Ravens, awoke from their slumber to thump the Eagles into oblivion.But it was too late. Gone was having destiny in their hand. And with that, gone was their chance of defending their world title.It's a harsh lesson, but one that the Giants faithful can only hope that, whichever players are back next year, remembers and passes down to any of the new players who are coming in via free agency or the draft.
There are many hits to be handed out despite the Giants failed to get into the playoffs. Here are a few that stick out the most to me.
There must be something to playing against the Eagles for linebacker Chase Blackburn, who earlier in the season had one of his best games against Philly and who had yet another good game in the regular season finale. The Giants' best pass rusher, Blackburn was all over the place, very nearly sacking quarterback Michael Vick., And when he wasn't harassing Vick, he was limiting the damage LeSean McCoy and Bryce Brown tried to inflict against the Giants run defense.What was particularly impressive with Blackburn is that of his seven tackles, the majority came at or near the line of scrimmage and not seven or more yards down field, as we had seen from others on the defense in previous weeks.
I don't know what the future holds for Blackburn, an unrestricted free agent, but he's definitely one of the most underappreciated linebackers out there.
Offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride split the carries between David Wilson and Ahmad Bradshaw, and guess what? both were effective, especially Bradshaw, who has operated on one leg almost all season. by reducing the workload, he was kept fresh, and boy did he look pretty good in the process.
Assuming he returns next season – right now it's probably 50/50 as he'll likely have to take a pay cut – I hope that he considers following his lead blocking a bit better than he did at times this year.
A solid showing from Martellus Bennett, who mostly blocked in this one and did so effectively. He spoke the day after about how he hoped to be back next year – he's an unrestricted free agent – because he believes that another year in this offense will put him and Eli Manning together on the same page, something that wasn't always evident this year.
People like to pick on offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride – why I honestly don't know – but give him and the rest of the staff credit for aggressively going after the Eagles' defense's weak link, the linebackers, who were at fault for a couple of big Giants pass gains, including one of Manning's five touchdown throws that came on a wheel route.
I thought both Giants offensive tackles turned in good games.
David Diehl, who went up against DE Brandon Graham, needed very little help and while Graham was successful with some early game pressures, credit Diehl for tightening his bootstraps and shutting the youngster down.
Will Beatty was almost spotless in his showing. I don't think we heard Trent Cole's name uttered once – and that's saying a lot considering Cole is one of the Eagles' best pass rusher, if not their best. While Beatty appeared to be the guilty part who yielded the Eagles' lone sack, it was hard to tell if Philip Hunt, the linebacker was supposed to be blocked by Kevin Boothe.
And how can I forget the entire organization for reaching out to the Sandy Hook Elementary School community?
The Giants hosted roughly 200 teachers, parents, students, and administrators, making them a big part of the pregame ceremony and it was just one of the most touching things I've witnessed.
To see all those little bundled up children — well let's just say I didn't need my binoculars to take note of how wide their eyes were in getting the opportunity to mingle with their heroes. It was simply an awesome way to pay tribute to a community that was rocked to its core by a senseless act of violence that we might never understand.
And along those lines, kudos to the Eagles, who were just as responsive as when they ran out of the tunnel trough the group assembled on their side, their players stopped to high-five all the children. As one of my colleagues had said at the time, that was a sure-fired way to stop the crowd from booing, and sure enough, the Giants fans, always classy, did just that.
Finally, love him or hate him, former Eagles head coach Andy Reid had a tough season, both personally and professionally. Perhaps the most devastating blow to him was losing his son Garrett back in August, an occurrence that no parent should have to go through.Yet Reid somehow found the strength to carry on and continue to coach, even as the team around him was falling apart. Sure, he's gotten the better of the Giants these past few years, but I think we can all agree that what he went through what with losing his son puts everything into perspective." Read more...
NFL Trade Rumors - NFL CAP Space
Excerpt: "Here's a look at the NFL cap space for each team. Remember that these numbers are very fluid which is why it's so hard to get a concrete total at a given time.
This information was provided by Pro Football Talk. These totals are as of November 1st, 2012.
NFC East:" Read more...
Cowboys: $3.7 million
Giants: $2.2 million
Eagles: $20.1 million
Redskins: $3.3 million
Raven's Lews To Retire
Andy Reid To Cardinals?


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Its about my new Deep KTBH;
Did any of you have experience with deep top bar comb? Will it collaps? Im thinking of maybe making a T-bar.
I know D. Murrell's KTBH is even bigger than mine and he reports no comb fall unless a very hot day which we dont have in Scandinavia.


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Potluck & Pitch: Share a Meal, Fund an Idea
In March 2015, Georgia Food Oasis-Atlanta (GFOA) hosted its first Potluck & Pitch. Potluck & Pitch is a dynamic event derived from the model created by Detroit Soup that combines a public meal with a democratic experiment in microfunding. The bi-annual event provides a platform and seed funding for the Atlanta community to share homegrown ideas to improve local food access and food systems.


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Why your next camera may well be a Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Hybrid
Former Crutchfield staff writer Woody Sherman spent years working as an editor and manager in the video industry at the national level.
More from Woody Sherman
Heads up!Welcome to this article from the Crutchfield archives. Have fun reading it, but be aware that the information may be outdated and links may be broken.
Hybrids need a harder look
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I'm talking about hybrids again.
Or "mirrorless, interchangeable lens cameras." Or, "compact system cameras." Pick your catchphrase.
Whatever you want to call them, they're here to stay. They cover the waterfront in terms of features and specialties, and while they don't command the North American market at this time, I can pretty much guarantee you'll be researching them in the near to medium term if you have any enthusiasm for cameras or photography. And if you choose not to, you'll be doing yourself a disservice.
A fast evolution rate
The Nikon 1 J3 comes in a variety of colors
From the exuberant, almost toy-like colors of the Nikon 1 Series, to the streamlined, big-sensor tech of the Sony Alpha NEX family, this segment of the market is now experiencing the fastest evolutionary growth spurt in photography today. And what used to be the domain of point-and-shoot step-ups and entry-level enthusiast cameras is now becoming fertile ground for the next generation of hobbyist and professional photographers.
Camera manufacturers are out to prove that this category is not the land of DSLR wannabees. They've got their own feel and look, and even a few features their bigger brethren might not have, like full-time live view while shooting video.
|The Sony NEX series of cameras offer a light pathway unobstructed by mirrors
Are mirrors necessary?
People are beginning to ask just why cameras need a mirror anymore. They soak up light and take up space, and the primary reason for their existence — to reroute light for optical viewfinders and internal sensors— has been blunted by advances made in electronic viewfinder technology. And if you remove a mirror from a camera's optical path, your design options increase. That space can now be put to better use — or dispensed with entirely in the interest of a smaller footprint.
This flexibility has led designers to make interesting choices. The Sony NEX camera bodies, for example, are quite slim and compact. But because they feature a large APS-C size sensor, they can look pretty interesting with a zoom lens attached. The bigger sensor forces the lenses to be larger too. Add their adaptor for Sony Alpha lenses into the mix, and the camera is effectively dwarfed by what's attached on the front end.
The "Cross-over" camera
|The Olympus OM-D E-M5 offers impressive image quality and a great lens selection.
The Nikon 1 has taken a different tack — smaller sensor, smaller lenses. And Panasonic and Olympus have a huge range of offerings that work with the large family of lenses available for the Micro Four Thirds format. Some of their cameras are more compact-inspired, and some are distinctly DSLR-like. But all of the cameras we've mentioned feature more portability than your standard DSLR body plus lens. If these cameras were cars, the DSLR would be your full-size SUV, and the hybrids would be in the "cross-over" class — the "Subaru Outback" of cameras, perhaps.
Who are the players?
I've talked about the Nikon 1 Series at length in the past year. The well-regarded Sony NEX-5N and NEX-7, last summer's hotness, have now been followed up by the excellent Wi-Fi® capable NEX-5R and NEX-6 models.
Canon, meantime has stuck a toe in the water with its EOS-M model, which draws its feature set from the popular EOS Rebel T4i. Panasonic continues to refine its wide-ranging, but maturing M43 product line. And then, there's Fujifilm.
Retro captures the buyers' imagination
|The Fujifilm X-100 captured imaginations in 2011 with retro looks and modern features
Fuji hit the jackpot with the introduction of their X100 camera in 2011. While it didn't feature an interchangeable lens mounting, it had a great, fast fixed 35mm equivalent f/2 lens, married to a classic rangefinder-style mirrorless body. Sporting a large, APS-C sensor and a unique hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder, the combination of retro styling, top quality imaging components, and innovative construction captured the imagination of a great many enthusiasts.
The camera quickly sold out days after it was introduced. They followed up that introduction with the smaller-sensor, zoom-lens X10, another fine camera with the same style pedigree, and shortly thereafter, Fujifilm announced the X-PRO1 and three wide-aperture prime lenses for its new "X-Mount" standard. Now, they've added to the line with more lenses and the well-received X-E1.
The Fujifilm X-E1 combines classic looks and cutting-edge technology.
The category matures and broadens
New features are coming into play for the hybrid sector. Many of these camera families are developing a versatile stable of lenses, and more will be introduced in the coming months. Wi-Fi is on the verge of becoming a standard offering for new products coming online. Full-frame sensor sizes will probably be explored by mainstream manufacturers for the mirrorless market before long.
DSLRs are by no means dead. They're still a vibrant segment of the market with innovations aplenty. They have lots of advantages and the lens families are well-established. But hybrids aren't just for the curious point-and-shooters wanting to advance a level or two. They've put on their big-boy pants and they're looking for top talent to help strut their stuff.
So when it comes time to research your next camera, do yourself a favor: click on that button that says "Hybrids." There's a bunch of goodness waiting for you, and it's getting better fast.


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Wow! Glad you planned for a delay! I head to DC tomorrow and will be there around 10pm EST. Hope you beat me there!
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We just pulled into St. Paul and there will be a representative from Amtrak getting on to help us with our connections and accommodations in Chicago since we will have to lay over for 12 hours before catching the train to DC. I called and made arrangements yesterday when I knew we would miss our connection, so I should be OK.
The crew on this train have been very nice, they gave us a complimentary meal tonight since we will be on the train an extra 10 to 11 hours. The picture below was taken at dinner tonight, the ladies seated with us are some of the people we have been sharing a car with.
I hope everyone is doing well and I will update again when I get a chance!


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My neighbor knows where there is a "wild" honeybee hive in a log. I've never seen it yet but when he mentioned it the first thing I though was that I'd like to go and get it or at least transplant the queen into one of my boxes.
I'm over here in Northern Mexico and don't have much access to beekeeping stuff like all you over there in more developed countries have.
Since I've never seen it I don;t know what to think of it yet. Tomorrow I may go out there and take some pictures to bring back here.
I guess it would be like a cutout. So are these really hard to do? I only have a veil, gloves and smoke.
When would be a good time to do it too? Right now there are no flowers so all the bees are a lot less active.
Thanks for any help.


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What do you guys think? got a use for a 15 foot mast on a 1K?
What do you guys think? got a use for a 15 foot mast on a 1K?
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Keith, it looks like you may be trying to post a link to an email you received. If so, that's not going to work. In any case, the links you posted are broken.
USDA Zone 7A Elevation 1400 ft
Help, do I have to go to photo bucket first?
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Yes, go to photo bucket, open an account, upload the photos, post the link to the photos.
"I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies." - Thomas Jefferson
Thanks for all your help.
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You can't get them to make you a blue one?
Nothing stands out quite so well in the snow as yellow.. As a kid, I proved that often.
Nice looking unit, for sure.
So swinger finally decided to use their own design. I wondered how long they were going to use the one dean came up with. Lol
From first hand experince swinger lost my business with poor customer service. My hummer bee's have earnd my loyalty by being dependable. Remember A&O are the people that made swinger into forklifts from a bucket loader and created the market. The argument as who's lift is better is like saying ford trucks are better than Chevy it's customer Preference. What you load your bee's with or haul them with has little to do with good bee's its a four letter word WORK that makes a Difference
I don't remember Dean back in the 70's, but there's alot I don't remember.
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A use for a 15' mast? Ummmm roofing? Tree limbs? That's it! Now you can get that huge swarm that's 20' off the ground!
Jimmy, I could really use a fifteen foot mast, we mix our own sugar, we buy it in 2200lb super sacks so when we try to cut the bottom of the sack to go into our 1000 gal tank I have to run the forklift onto ramps to clear the tank. Also, we have pallet racking that goes up 14ft high. I would of bought the 12 mast but that thing hits everything in sight, it looks from the pics that this 15 mast is low profile.
P.s. there also great for double stacking in hi-cube containers.
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> I have to run the forklift onto ramps to clear the tank.
It seem like first dumpng the sugar into a bin on the ground would be a better option. Then lift the self-dumping bin up to the hopper. The bin is on top of the forks, rather than suspended from them, so clearance is much improved.
This bin might not be the exact size needed for your supersack, but demonstrates the idea.
The bin is already blue!
USDA Zone 7A Elevation 1400 ft
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What, there are new colors? I like it.
I just bought one but, it has the old colors on it.
Hey Mike, how can you tell an old color from a new color?
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David Schoonmaker
At one time or another, most of us have proved empirically, and
painfully, the old mother's tale that it's possible to get sunburned
on a cloudy day. On average, clouds do reduce the amount of
ultraviolet A and B radiation that reaches the Earth's surface and
our skin, but it far from stops the damaging rays. Indeed, clouds
are generally better at blocking visible light than UV.
Unfortunately, the average can, in some cases, be a pretty bad deal.
Investigators have known since 1964 that clouds can have paradoxical
effects on incident UV radiation. In more than a dozen studies since
then, every data set includes at least some examples of what is
known as cloud enhancement of UV. For people hoping to
avoid skin photoaging and cancer, this can be a confounding
characteristic. How much increase in radiation? It depends how you
look at it.
Although the mechanisms aren't yet entirely clear, the degree of
enhancement can be significant. Forrest Mims III with the Sun
Photometer Atmospheric Network and John Frederick with the
University of Chicago reported in a 1994 Nature article
measurements of UVB at the Mauna Loa Observatory as much as 29.8
percent above modeled clear-sky levels. In various other studies,
the range has been reported as a few percent up to 50 percent. Some
of the most prolific authors on the subject are Jeff Sabburg, Alfio
Parisi and Michael Kimlin at the University of Southern Queensland.
According to Sabburg, "In our latest research [soon to appear
in the Journal of Atmospheric Research], we use new
equipment and refine our methodology, and the highest UVI [an index
of skin reddening] enhancement we found was 25 percent."
But those values are with respect to expected clear-sky UV.
Compared with the level of attenuation usually seen when clouds are
present, such measurements can actually be 50 to 75 percent higher
than predicted, says Sabburg. And therein lies a conundrum for those
who work or recreate outdoors and depend on UV forecasts. No
national forecast based on the World Health Organization's numerical
scale for UV takes enhancement into account. Indeed, although
several mention the possibility on their Web sites, the calculations
instead assume that clouds reduce UV exposure. The U.S. National
Weather Service and Environmental Protection Agency, for example,
figure 89 percent transmission for scattered clouds, 73 percent
transmission for broken clouds and 32 percent transmission for
overcast conditions.
So how do we get more rather than less? Several studies suggest that
reflection off the sides of cumulus clouds is one mechanism by which
UV radiation can become focused. Sabburg and Joe Wong (also with the
University of Southern Queensland) have also postulated that
refraction and scattering of direct and diffuse radiation could
result in markedly increased enhancement. Thus cloud conditions that
include cirrus clouds thin enough not to completely obscure
the solar disk, along with lower-altitude cumulus clouds, may lead
to the perfect UV storm.
Just how common is cloud enhancement? The various studies have found
that between 1.4 and 8 percent of all measurements show cloud
enhancement compared with clear-sky values, depending on geographic
location, but as many as 25 percent of those made on partly cloudy
days may show it. Most often the enhancement lasts for 10 minutes or
less—not a concern for the sun worshiper—but it has been
known to persist for an hour.
The problem, of course, is predicting something that is influenced
by systems as dynamic as clouds. A model was developed in 1974 that
accounts reasonably well for observed results. The trouble is, just
for starters one must know the fraction of the sky covered and the
cloud optical depth—not characteristics that are predictable
well in advance. As Sabburg says, "Our research is more aimed
at measured, rather than forecast, UVI, but I think it would be
almost impossible to predict these cases."
He does think, however, that authorities should do more to educate
the public on the subject. Asked whether he wears sunblock on cloudy
days, he replied "Yes! Unless it is overcast and the sun is not
producing shadows—that is, it is not visible in some
form—and there is no chance of the sun shining through broken
patches of the cloud cover, I am still very conscious of the effects
of UV."
Bottom line: On a perfectly clear day, that UV forecast is likely to
be quite accurate. Add condensed water vapor to the atmospheric
mixture, though, and the outlook can become, well, cloudy.
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Sep 24, 2013 at 5:18 pm #1308026
In early October, I am going for a week trek on the AT in Tennessee. Temps supposedly could get to the high 20's. I have very little cold weather experience camping so I am looking for some guidance on what to take. I am from FLA and get cold pretty easy so I am a little concerned about the 'worse case possible' scenario.
I recently bought the Mountain Hardwear Jacket, but the rest I gathered from ski stuff and florida living.
Sleeping Arrangements are (oz weight listed):
40.6 – Single Person Wenzel Tent
14.4 – Blue Pad
36.8 – North Face Equinox Mummy Bag (rated to 35 degrees)
13.7 – Homemade summer blanket made of 2.5 oz Climashield APEX.
Camp Clothes
17.2 – Mountain Hardwear Compressor Jacket
12.7 – Fleece Jacket
8.5 – Long Underwear Top (Duofold 85% poly 15% cotton)
4.7 – Long Underwear Top (Merona 40% poly 60% cotton)
4.2 – Patagonia windshirt
2.9 – Compression shorts
6.6 – Long underwear Bottoms (Duofold 100% poly)
4.1 – ski socks
1.3 – knit cap
6.9 – Teva sandals
Hiking Clothes
4.9 – wicking T-Shirt
2.9 – compression underwear
9.3 – zipper leg synthetic fishing pants
1.2 – socks
15.6 – New Balance MT1010 trail runners
So this is the master list of stuff. I plan on hiking in the listed clothes with the optional windshirt.
For camp, I plan on:
– clean compression shorts
– long underwear bottoms
– zipper leg pants from day hiking (if dry)
– ski socks
– teva sandals
– Long underwear tops
– wind shirt
– mountain hardwear jacket
1. For sleeping, is this going to be enough? Too much?
2. Should I bring a fleece jacket too?
3. Should I bring the climashield blanked? Would it work as a sleeping liner?
4. One of my long tops is 1/2 the weight of the other…does it matter if I have the jacket and windshirt on also?
And lastly….rain. My take is that I will just get wet when hiking (I have a hat). For camping, I will stay in the shelter if it gets really bad.
Any comments would be appreciated. I really am wanting to get this correct from the start.
Thanks…Sep 24, 2013 at 5:49 pm #2027834
Just for reference I'll share what I normally carry/wear in similar conditions.
-Hiking pants, no long underwear
-synthetic t-shirt
-wool sweater
-Wind shirt
-23 oz synthetic quilt
-Short Prolite Thermarest
Camp Clothes
-Patagonia Nano Puff (similar to your Mtn. Hardware jacket)
-balaclava (my sleeping quilt has no hood so I double up)
Usually that is it. If I expect to lying around camp a lot I might swap out my Nano Puff for a 20 oz down ski jacket we got for $5 at a garage sale. Or I might add another shirt. I haven't used long underwear bottoms in a long time. If I was going to talk late at night with friends maybe I'd bring a pair. Otherwise I just wear my rain pants if my legs are cold.
Keep in mind I have dialed this system in over a period of years so I know what works for ME. YOU might be different. Don't be ashamed to bring a bit extra, carrying an extra pound or too is better then being cold and miserable.
I think you have plenty of clothes, my concern is your sleeping bag is a bit light and your blue pad is a bit minimal (assuming its the cheap Wal Mart type). If you improve the sleeping settup you might be able to leave some clothes behind. If you keep the same bag I'd keep all the clothes you have.
I'd consider a better qualty foam or inflatable pad for better insulation and a warmer sleeping bag or quilt. You could make a quilt out of 7.5 oz insulation that would be pretty warm. I'd pair it with a Equinox bivy to keep it from being drafty and sleep under a tarp.Sep 24, 2013 at 6:17 pm #2027842
Thanks for the feedback. It definitely helps.
To clarify…are you saying the Equinox Mummy is too little?
My sleeping bags/quilts are:
36.8 – North Face Equinox Mummy Bag (rated to 35 degrees)
13.7 – Homemade summer blanket made of 2.5 oz Climashield APEX
I can take the summer blanket along as well.Sep 24, 2013 at 6:39 pm #2027851
"To clarify…are you saying the Equinox Mummy is too little?"
I meant the Equinox Mummy+clothes might be a bit chilly, although definately safe in my opinion. All those clothes+mummy bag+quilt might actually be overkill though.
What I was suggesting was making another heavier quilt as a stand alone option, i.e. ditch the mummy and the current quilt and replace both with a MYOG quilt using heavier insulation. That would be lighter and more efficient. With a warmer quilt you could probably leave some of the clothing behind, all told that would save a pound or two. That is assuming you have time to make another quilt.
I'm tempted to say with all those clothes you could leave that summer quilt behind and just use the clothes+mummy bag. You definitely won't freeze to death.
However another option would be to keep the quilt but leave some of the sleeping clothes behind. You could skip the fleece and take the summer quilt instead. Used inside your mummy bag it would probably provide more warmth. This would leave you a bit light on insulation for around camp. The question would be "Will you pitch camp and go to bed quickly? Or will you lounge around several hours by a campfire"
One thing you need to do is make sure all this stuff fits together. You may not fit in your mummy bag with a coat and a quilt. Check before you commit.Sep 24, 2013 at 6:54 pm #2027854
Got ya…
Last question. I have slept on the walmart blue pad and as long as I am on the ground, it seems comfortable enough. Is there a heat loss issue with sleeping on one?Sep 24, 2013 at 7:03 pm #2027858
The insulation of sleeping pads is called "R-value" I'm not an expert on it, but my (short) blue pad seemed a bit cold when it was in the upper 20s. Of course a full length pad would have been better.
A blue pad from REI has and R-value of 1.6
A z-rest has a r-value of 2.2
A RidgeRest SOlite has an r-value of 2.8
My Prolite Thermarest has an r-value of 2.2 and its kept me warm it pretty cold temps.
I think a RidgeRest ($40) would be a cheap way to make your sleep system a bit warmer. Also I think the RR is a bit more comfortable then Walmart pads.Sep 25, 2013 at 5:51 am #2027992
I could possibly make a quilt in time for my trip.
I have some 2.5 oz Climashield APEX leftover from last year with ripstop.
The quilt I make last year is 13 oz with one layer of 2.5 oz.
Would I just buy two yards of 5.0 oz Climashield APEX and double up with the leftover 2.5 oz? (that sounds like it would make a quilt around 23 oz total weight with 7.5 oz loft)
Is this the idea? Sounds like it would reduce weight by 26 oz.
That just sounds freaky that a 23 oz quilt would work better than a 40 oz mummy bag.Sep 25, 2013 at 10:07 am #2028108
Jake DBPL Member
@jakedatcLocale: Bristol,RI
you should look at the AWOL AT book and see what the shelter spacing is for that area. if you are doing a point to point hike and staying on the AT you could skip the heavy tent and do a bivy in the shelter and be fine. maybe a tarp in case you want to close in the open side. i doubt the shelters are very busy this time of year.. maybe some SOBO's.
neo air xlite in regular size would get your R3.2 and 2-3" of plus air pad comfort. for 12oz.. 2oz less than the blue foam
seems like a lot of "top" clothing. i generally stick with what i can wear all at once. so short sleeve, long sleeve, puffy, rain/wind jacket.
this time of year isn't a good idea to "just get wet" some sort of rain jacket would be much more useful than the windshirt and 2nd long sleeve shirt.Sep 25, 2013 at 2:55 pm #2028241
Thanks for the rain comment. I just ordered some 10 oz driducks. People seem to live by them. I am not sure why I ever got that expensive windshirt.
As far as camping goes, we are actually planning to camp near (or in) the shelters. The tent is just an emergency thing (or if the shelter is full). We got 4 guys going so I am not sure we can count on having the full shelter access. Otherwise, I would LOVE to ditch the tent.
Based on other comments I ended up getting a 3/4 inflatable at 7 oz (klymit). I use the blue pad as a back support for my pack and also a great camp chair. I can cut it back to a 1/2 size and reduce some weight.Sep 25, 2013 at 4:23 pm #2028266
I believe you can buy 7.5 oz insulation from some of the suppliers. I looked into it once but ended up finding such a good deal I never made one. I think layering two insulation would be tricky.
I don't know how comfortable you are with tarps but one idea would be to take a tent for two guys and a two man tarp. That way if you can't all fit in the shelter two can take the tent and as a last resort two could us the tarp.
Edit – I'm in agreement that you would be fine with the current sleeping bag and clothes and you could safely leave the summer bag at home. I don't know the condition of your bag or its quality so I can't promise you won't have a cold spot somewhere. But I can't imagine you'd get so cold that you could not sleep or that you'd be in any danger.Oct 3, 2013 at 8:17 am #2030468
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@m-lLocale: W-Never Eat Soggy (W)affles
Your blue pad will not cut it, I would use the full length blue pad plus the klymit pad. But you might be lighter and warmer with a neoair plus 1/8 padOct 3, 2013 at 9:00 am #2030477
Ben CBPL Member
@alexdrewreedLocale: Kentucky
+1 on what Jake said. I would cut your extra clothing out. It weighs a lot. And avoid cotton on this trip. I would not carry that heavy tent if I planned sleeping in shelters. The AWOL book will help you plan that out. At most, I would take a tarp. Even if the shelter is full, you can likely sleep on the floor and stay dry.
Your bag might be enough. I have been fine with a 30 degree quilt well into November. But I would look at the forecast before I go. The easiest thing to do would be to add the blanket if it looks like it is going to be cold.
I'm not sure that Klymit pad will be warm enough. A warm pad is pretty important. What the R value on the one you bought?
And take a rain jacket instead of all the extra clothing. Its ok to stink, but no fun to be in cold rain. Also make sure you have a liner or something to keep all your insulation and bag dry.
And it should be a great time to be out on the AT in Tn. Where you going?Oct 3, 2013 at 10:38 am #2030504
My final list is below:
Sleeping Arrangements are (oz weight listed):
40.6 – Single Person Wenzel Tent
14.4 – Blue Pad
29.0 – Homemade 7.5 oz Climashield APEX quilt
6.7 – Klymit Pad
Camp Clothes
17.2 – Mountain Hardwear Compressor Jacket
4.7 – Long Underwear Top (Merona 40% poly 60% cotton)
4.2 – Patagonia windshirt
2.9 – Compression shorts
6.6 – Long underwear Bottoms (Duofold 100% poly)
4.1 – ski socks
1.3 – knit cap
6.9 – Teva sandals
10.4 – DriDucks (top and bottoms)
This is as good as it is going to get this go round. I think I could do better (the tent situation definitely sucks), but at this point, my thin Florida blood won't let me do it. (I remember freezing my butt off on a scout trip around 10 years ago in Florida… and that was car camping.)
The great thing is that I will learn from this. Which reminds me, I really want to take a thermometer along with me.
As far as where I am hiking, I will be starting at Carver's Gap and heading south for 5 days. Should be fun. And can't wait for the pre-hike / post-hike BBQ.Oct 3, 2013 at 4:17 pm #2030595
Looks good, I think you'll be just fine. If I recall that Mtn. Hardware jacket has a hood right? I'd take that plus a warm "beanie" hat for night. Quilts are great but you need insulation on your head if its cold. I'm assuming you have some kind of closure for the quilt? If not bring a couple safety pins and improvise one if it gets really cold.
Have fun!
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It is a one-storey house with a total size of 250 m2. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The accommodation is perfect for families with children or groups of friends who are planning a relaxing holiday. Two of the three bedrooms are furnished with double beds; the third has two single beds. There are 2 bathrooms: one with bathtub and one with shower. There is no AC, but we can provide you fans on request.
The finca has a rustic and cosy atmosphere. The rooms have been lovingly decorated with many details and make it easy for you to feel at home. The living room with three sofas invites you to relax with a good book, watching satellite TV or a DVD, surfing the internet (WIFI), or listening music. During cool autumn nights the fireplace conjures up a homely atmosphere in the living room. The kitchen is spacious and provides you with everything you need on holiday: microwave, coffee maker, vitro ceramic hob, cutlery, cooking utensils, fridge and a dishwasher. Of course, there is a washing machine, an iron and ironing board in the house. For the little ones a high chair is available. The dining area has a table and chairs for six people.
On the porch you will find a chill-out area with wicker chairs and a table. It is decorated with many details like plants and old craft items. Also you can organize a barbecue with the whole family. From the veranda you can overlook the 7 x 4 m private pool. There is also an outdoor shower where you can rinse off easily after a bath. All Sun worshipers can get comfortable on one of the four sun loungers. There is also a parasol available.
The house is situated on the outskirts of Buger. There is a neighbour about 50 yards from the house, but you cannot see from the outside of the garden and pool because the property is well protected at the sides by hedges and a small stone wall.
In Búger you will find a supermarket, a few small restaurants, a bank and a bakery. The town of Sa Pobla is only 10 minutes by car. On Sunday you can visit the market there where you can also purchase eggs from the region and clothing as well as fresh fruits and vegetables. The historic town of Pollença is also within easy reach by car and is well worth a visit. The small cobbled streets with small shops, restaurants and cafes invite you to linger. Visit the little church "Calvari", from where you have a panoramic view over the countryside and the town. You can reach this church climbing 365 steps - but well worth the effort.
In 20 minutes by car you can reach the sandy beach of Capellans / Can Picafort. The sandy beach invites you for sunbathing. On this beach is also a very good paella restaurant with stunning views to the sea. In Can Picafort you can find a wide selection of restaurants and supermarkets. The lively beach promenade contrasts with the relatively quiet area of Playa de Muro.
Búger (surgery, restaurants, bus stop): 500 m
Sa Pobla(supermarket, pharmacy, train station, etc.): 5 km
Airport: 44.9 km
Beach (Can Picafort):17.8 km
Golf course (Pollença): 21 km
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This Memorial Day, we thought it might be a good time to take a look at the rules for respectfully displaying the American flag. Let's dig into the United States Flag Code.
When did these rules fall into place?
Surprisingly late in American history. On Flag Day in 1923, a group of organizations headed by the American Legion outlined the National Flag Code as a set of advisory rules for displaying the flag. These rules became law during World War II and form the bulk of what's now the United States Flag Code.
These rules cover all manner of extremely specific situations, but they're all governed by the same basic principle: the flag is one of the most visible and important symbols of our country, so we should treat it with respect.
When is it acceptable to fly the flag upside down?
The flag code allows for flying the flag with the union (the blue field of stars) down only "as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property."
We know that the American flag is supposed to be displayed in a position of prominence over other flags on American soil. Are there any exceptions to this rule?
Section 7 of the flag code provides one major exception: the flag of the United Nations can be flown in the position of honor or prominence at the U.N. headquarters in New York.
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Are you really supposed to lower the flag at sunset?
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When should the flag be displayed?
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Where should the flag be displayed?
Section 6 of the flag code covers this question, too. The flag should be displayed in or near every schoolhouse on school days, on or near the main administration building of every public institution each day, and in or near every polling place on election days.
Why doesn't, say, the Dream Team take the courts in American-flag jerseys at the Olympics?
The flag code thought of that one, too. Section 8 of the code covers "Respect for the Flag," and it explicitly states, "No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations."
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Is it true you have to retire and burn a flag that touches the ground?
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What's the penalty for breaking the flag code?
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Even if the flag code did provide measures for its enforcement, it's not clear that the measures would be constitutional. Individual states used to have their own prohibitions on and penalties for desecrating the flag, but the 1989 Supreme Court decision Texas v. Johnson invalidated these laws as infringements on free speech. Congress responded by passing the Flag Protection Act, which made flag desecration a federal crime. The Supreme Court struck down this law in the 1990 case United States v. Eichman.
Can anyone stop me from displaying the flag?
In 2006 the Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005 officially became law. This law basically says that no condo board, housing co-op, or residential real estate management group can restrict a person's right to display the American flag on their own residential property as long as the display jibes with federal law and is reasonable.
What days is the flag always flown at half-staff?
The flag always flies on half-staff on Patriot Day (September 11 of each year), Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15), and Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (December 7). On Memorial Day, the flag flies at half-staff until noon, at which point it is raised to the top of the staff.
What if I can't fly my flag at half-staff?
Some flags, like the ones commonly seen in school classrooms or on houses, are fixed in a certain position on their poles. How does one handle the sticky situation of a flag that physically can't be flown at half-staff? The United States Code doesn't cover this conundrum, but the American Legion advocates adding a black ribbon to the top of the flag's pole to indicate mourning.
What about adding new stars for new states?
Should we ever pick up a 51st state, Section 2 of the flag code stipulates that the state will get a new star on the flag. It won't be an overnight process, though. The new star will make its debut on the first Fourth of July following the state's formal admission into the union.
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#1 Fri 23 Feb 07 5:12pm
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New 'Traffic Light System'?????
My son has just come home from school with one of those long long letters telling us about everything thats going on. Top of the list is a new 'Traffic Light System' in the dinner hall. The purpose of this is to help children choose at least one portion of protein, carbohydrate and vegetable with each meal. This will be supported by posters and cards placed around the school. Now don't get me wrong, I am in complete agreement that we should be providing healthy meal choices at school but I think this is a step too far and it will result in our children becomming obsessed with food at an impressionable young age. There are too many adults with unhealthy food obsessions, we really don't need to be giving our children more to worry about then they already have.
I'd love to know what others think and if this has been implemented elsewhere.
#2 Sat 24 Feb 07 5:48pm
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Re: New 'Traffic Light System'?????
Sounds an excellent idea!
Anything which helps children - and their parents - to understand about healthy eating and healthy living is worth encouraging.
Obsessions are caused by ignorance, and not by knowledge.
#3 Sun 25 Feb 07 9:24am
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Re: New 'Traffic Light System'?????
Sounds good to me. It re-instates the illusion of choice that children had earlier, while maintaining the newer, healthier regime. As for creating obsession, knowledge, especially at a young age is empowering. Thus, demonstrative portioning will help children to understand the idea of a balanced diet...not a bad thing.
As it is merely a tool to a: provide the illusion of greater choice as existed earlier, and b: give guidance in the nature of balancing a diet, I see no reason to stand opposed. However, should you really be upset, petition the council, or other government body. After all, the squeeky wheel gets the grease (reinstated in their food)
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Re: New 'Traffic Light System'?????
Mrs RKK Welcome to the forums.
I think that a 'traffic light' system is a fairly good idea. Children like to know what is good and what is not.
But , the school will have to be a little carefull with the colours that are used ,as there is a similar system in use for autistic children.
Red gives the meaning of stop or no
yellow gives the meaning of a warning to stop or what the child is doing is not good (e.g. shouting out,unacceptable behaviour).
Green gives the meaning of..its ok
If an autistic child goes to fetch lunch and sees the same red 'disc' that has been used in the classroom ,for example ,he/she will not recognise the different meaning.
Likewise with the other colours.
Some autistic children are very definate about what they will and won't eat, whilst others will eat anything.But if they are used to a particular system in the classroom this would automaticaly in their minds transfer to the lunchroom as it is 'school'.
Last edited by mummza (Sun 25 Feb 07 9:48am)
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