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Sprinkled throughout Round Top Burger House are photos that take customers on a trip down memory lane. The restaurant is located on the corner of Sampson and McKinley streets in Westlake. (Pamela Seal / American Press)
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By Pamela Seal / American Press
Sasol isn't the only big news to hit Westlake these days. Round Top Burger House is definitely a drawing card since it opened its doors three months ago just west of the Calcasieu River.
Located on the corner of Sampson and McKinley streets, cars always fill the parking lot during the peak hours of lunch and dinner. Even though the food is made fresh to order, it's easy to be in and out in less than an hour if you are dining in.
As residents of Westlake, my husband Allen Seal and I have called in orders "to go" several times and been very satisfied with our selections. But last Friday, we opted for a double date with my parents, Gilbert and Ginny Fontenot. We wanted them to experience the flavorful food we have come to enjoy when we feel like treating ourselves.
Seeing how crowded Round Top is on a regular basis when I pass it on my way home from work, we all met at the restaurant at 6 p.m. in hopes of beating the dinner rush. We arrived just in time for me to snap an interior photo near the entrance before all the tables started filling up. Most of them were already filled with customers in the main dining area. A picnic table outside near the entrance can accommodate any overflow crowds or to simply enjoy when the weather is pleasant.
I can see why people enjoy dining in. Owners Lisa and David Query have created a laid back, casual atmosphere with a flair for a simpler time of life. Sprinkled throughout the restaurant are photos that take customers on a trip down memory lane, especially if you are from Westlake and surrounding areas. No worries though if you want to keep up with current events. There are three flat-screen televisions placed in various corners of the restaurant.
Customers are greeted with Southern hospitality as they place their orders at the counter. Payment is made at that time. Once you find a place to sit, your name is called when the order is ready. The hardest part for me was trying to decide what to order since everything on the menu sounded so good. They offer a variety of specialty burgers, sandwiches, po-boys and salads, as well as fried catfish.
As my usual order is the traditional hamburger, the fried catfish basket caught my eye, so I opted for that choice for my "dining in" experience. With Lent right around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to see if I liked it for future visits. I was convinced with every bite I took that I made the right decision. I can see why it is referred to as the "House Special" on the menu. The catfish was some of the most flavorful and crisp seafood I have ever tasted. Living in Southwest Louisiana, that is saying a mouthful.
The secret is in the batter, I was told. When I asked one of the employees how the fish is fried, she mentioned mustard as being a key ingredient. I'm not the only one who was raving about the catfish fillets. It's one of the top-selling items on the menu. The basket includes two large catfish fillets — cut and fried in eight easy-to-eat pieces — crinkle fries and Texas toast. After my husband and parents finished their meals, there was still plenty of fish to sample from my order. Something tells me more catfish will be ordered in the near future.
In addition to the catfish basket, other menu favorites, according to an employee, are the Mad Dog Burger (jalapenos, jalapeno mayonnaise and pepper jack cheese), Triple Po-boy (turkey, ham, roast beef, American, provolone and Swiss cheese), and the Bacon Cheddar Burger (pepper bacon and cheddar cheese).
Allen went for the Bacon Cheddar Burger, a repeat for him time and time again. He said he keeps going back to it because it's "just so good and flavorful."
The Mushroom Swiss Burger was calling Ginny's name, even though she ordered it without the cheese. All menu items are prepared "all the way" unless you say otherwise. Ginny especially liked that the onions on her mushroom burger were grilled, and she noted how big and juicy it was. She ordered the burger for $4.49, but she had the option of ordering a meal for $7.49 to include fries and a medium drink. All burger and sandwich choices offer the meal option.
Another specialty burger is the Western Burger (barbecue sauce, provolone cheese and homemade cole slaw). Of course, it wouldn't be a hamburger restaurant without a regular hamburger and cheeseburger. All burgers are made with a third pound of fresh 100 percent beef patties with lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, regular or jalapeno mayonnaise and mustard.
The hamburgers aren't the only things that will satisfy your hunger pangs. Not realizing just how large it would be, Gilbert ordered a whole roast beef and cheese po-boy. As a friendly tip, unless you have an appetite like a horse or you want to split a whole one with someone, Gilbert would suggest ordering a half if you are the only one eating it. In his case, I guess you could say his eyes were bigger than his stomach, so he ended up taking the other half home. It was so big and juicy because of the specialty house made au jus gravy, he ended up eating most of it with a fork and knife. Note to self: have plenty of napkins close by when eating the roast beef po-boy. Juicy and messy, but good.
Our total bill for four adults was $37.29 which included three drinks, two orders of fries and one order of onion rings. Incidentally, the onion rings are the big, fat ones; not the skinny, stringy ones.
Something new to the menu from the last time I ordered, are salads. Choices are chef, grilled chicken, and burger salads, priced at $6.99 each. Sounds perfect for anyone who is trying to cut back on carbs and stay away from bread. Truth be told, they sounded so delicious, I went back the next evening and picked up the grilled chicken and burger salads for our dinner. Once again, Round Top did not disappoint.
After the five-star rating I gave the fried catfish, I was especially glad to learn that Round Top Burger House will feature a few shrimp selections during the Lenten season — shrimp salads, shrimp baskets, and shrimp po-boys. Works for me. If they are as delicious and popular as the catfish, which is also offered in the form of a sandwich and a po-boy, the shrimp selections might remain as regular menu items. I'm crossing my fingers and toes on that one.
Additional sandwich choices include grilled chicken and BLT. Other po-boy options are turkey and cheese, and ham and cheese. Po-boys, served on a New Orleans style bun, are offered in half and whole sizes, with the exception of the fried catfish, which is only offered in the half-size.
Fries, onion rings and chips can be ordered as sides if they aren't included in any of the meal options. A children's menu includes chicken nuggets, corn dog and grilled cheese sandwich and includes fries and 12-ounce fountain drink or juice.
Drink options include self-serve fountain drinks, sweet and unsweetened tea, or bottled water.
Round Top Burger House is certainly living up to the reputations of prior businesses in the same location — King Cole Ice Cream Stand in the 1960s, and Perkins Fat Burger in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
This is one double date I won't soon forget. Great company, delicious food, and super-friendly service. Whether we opt for "take-out" or "dining in," Round Top will definitely be seeing more of us in 2013.


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In the laboratory I study molecular alterations in the hematopoietic (blood-forming) stem and progenitor cells that underlie the development of acute myeloid leukemia and the myelodysplastic syndromes. We believe that by studying these immature blood cells we will improve our understanding of what causes these diseases, as well as the mechanisms by which they may become resistant to standard therapies. I am also interested in identifying novel alterations in cell surface protein expression in these diseases to identify new therapeutic targets and to develop new diagnostic tests.
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Capecitabine (Xeloda®)
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About Capecitabine (Xeloda®)
Capecitabine works by inhibiting DNA synthesis and replication. Without proper DNA, cancerous cells cannot grow and divide, and thus die.
How to Take Capecitabine
Capecitabine is taken by mouth, in pill form, within 30 minutes after a meal. It is typically taken twice a day and the morning and evening doses may be different amounts. Swallow the pills whole (do not crush, chew or break), with water.
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Storage and Handling
Store your medication in the original, labeled container at room temperature and in a dry location (unless otherwise directed by your healthcare provider or pharmacist). This medication should not be stored in a pillbox. Keep containers out of reach of children and pets.
If a caregiver prepares your dose for you, they should consider wearing gloves or pour the pills directly from their container into the cap, a small cup, or directly into your hand. They should avoid touching the pills. They should always wash their hands before and after giving you the medication. Pregnant or nursing women should not prepare the dose for you. Ask your oncology team where to return any unused medication for disposal. Do not flush down the toilet or throw in the trash.
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This medication may be covered under your prescription drug plan. Depending on your diagnosis and fund availability, co-pay assistance from private foundations may be available. Your care team can assist in identifying and referring you to these resources.
This medication is covered under Medicare part B for Medicare recipients. Make sure your pharmacist knows to process this prescription through your Medicare part B and NOT Part D.
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There are a number of things you can do to manage the side effects of capecitabine. Talk to your doctor or nurse about these recommendations. They can help you decide what will work best for you. These are some of the most common side effects:
This medication can cause diarrhea that can be severe and lead to serious dehydration. Notify your oncology team if you develop diarrhea or if the number of bowel movements you have in a day increases by 4 or more. Your oncology team can recommend medications to relieve diarrhea, and tell you how to take them, which is often different than the directions on the package.
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Hand and foot syndrome (HFS) is a skin reaction that appears on the palms of the hands and/or the soles of the feet as a result of certain chemotherapy agents being absorbed by the skin cells. HFS can begin as a mild tingling, numbness, pins-and-needles feeling, or pain or swelling of the hands and/or feet. This can then progress to painful swelling, blistering or peeling skin that can interfere with your ability to do normal activities. Be sure to let your oncology team know right away if you notice these symptoms, as they may need to adjust the chemotherapy dose or take a break to allow the skin to heal. Some tips to help prevent HFS include:
- Avoid tight shoes or socks.
- Avoid activities that put pressure on the palms or soles for 1 week after treatment.
- Apply moisturizer liberally and often.
- Avoid hot water for baths and showers.
Liver Toxicity
This medication can cause liver toxicity, which your doctor may monitor for using blood tests called liver function tests. If you develop elevations in your liver function tests, your healthcare provider may need to lower your dose or stop the medication. Notify your healthcare provider if you notice yellowing of the skin or eyes, your urine appears dark or brown or pain in your abdomen, as these can be signs of liver toxicity.
Fatigue is very common during cancer treatment and is an overwhelming feeling of exhaustion that is not usually relieved by rest. While on cancer treatment, and for a period after, you may need to adjust your schedule to manage fatigue. Plan times to rest during the day and conserve energy for more important activities. Exercise can help combat fatigue; a simple daily walk with a friend can help. Talk to your healthcare team for helpful tips on dealing with this side effect.
Mouth Ulcers (Sores)
Certain cancer treatments can cause sores or soreness in your mouth and/or throat. Notify your doctor or nurse if your mouth, tongue, inside of your cheek or throat becomes white, ulcerated or painful. Performing regular mouth care can help prevent or manage mouth sores. If mouth sores become painful, your doctor or nurse can recommend a pain reliever.
- Brush with a soft-bristle toothbrush or cotton swab twice a day.
- Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol. A baking soda and/or salt warm water mouth rinse (2 level teaspoons of baking soda or 1 level teaspoon salt in an eight ounce glass of warm water) is recommended 4 times daily.
- If your mouth becomes dry, eat moist foods, drink plenty of fluids (6-8 glasses), and suck on sugarless hard candy.
- Avoid smoking and chewing tobacco, drinking alcoholic beverages and citrus juice
Skin Reactions
This medication can cause serious skin reactions. Notify your oncology team right away if you develop a skin rash, blisters and/or peeling of your skin.
Low White Blood Cell Count (Leukopenia or Neutropenia)
White blood cells (WBC) are important for fighting infection. While receiving treatment, your WBC count can drop, putting you at a higher risk of getting an infection. You should let your doctor or nurse know right away if you have a fever (temperature greater than 100.4), sore throat or cold, shortness of breath, cough, burning with urination, or a sore that doesn't heal.
Tips to preventing infection:
- Washing hands, both yours and your visitors, is the best way to prevent the spread of infection.
- Avoid large crowds and people who are sick (i.e.: those who have a cold, fever or cough or live with someone with these symptoms).
- When working in your yard, wear protective clothing including long pants and gloves.
- Do not handle pet waste.
- Keep all cuts or scratches clean.
- Shower or bath daily and perform frequent mouth care.
- Do not cut cuticles or ingrown nails. You may wear nail polish, but not fake nails.
- Ask your doctor or nurse before scheduling dental appointments or procedures.
- Ask your doctor or nurse before you, or someone you live with, has any vaccinations.
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I'm a second-year beek looking at doing my second trap-out using the Hogan method.
I just finished successfully trapping four starts from a feral hive located in an ash tree, and just today I received an inquiry from someone who would like bees removed from a tree on their property.
I'd like to do this second trap out, but the thing is that I don't have any additional hive equipment that I could use to hive the bees that are collected from the new trap (and I'm not up for spending several hundred dollars to purchase the hive materials plus queens that would be necessary to establish brand new hives).
So I'm wondering if I can take the bees from this new trap and use them to fortify the four new colonies that were established from starts taken from the first trap.
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Overlooking the verdant valley, Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico invites guests to its 179 rooms, each uniquely decorated with plenty of Southwestern flair, not to mention private patios or balconies for watching the Arizona sunset. Beyond its colorful accommodations, the resort offers an array of activities and two on-site restaurants. Catch a match on one of the four lighted tennis courts or stroll along the nature trail. The grounds boast a championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. as well as an Olympic-size swimming pool.
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Curious Hat is an emerging children's app developer who is offering apps that will help to transform the way we think about mobile devices supporting children's learning and development.
Its two apps so far, Color Vacuum and PHLIP, are hopefully a demonstration of some fine things to come. Both of these apps ask children to look through the screen and out into the world around them. They embrace the idea that a mobile device is indeed mobile. These apps encourage children to walk around and explore the world around them capturing colors or beautiful images that they can then learn from and create puzzles with.
The main goals of Curious Hat are to engage the children with the real world around them using the new technologies as exploration tools and create new opportunities of interaction between adults and children. Their approach is opposite to so much of the mainstream commentary you hear about screens and interactive technologies. Most people see them as passive tools that capture children in an insular space and prevent them from interacting with the world around them. Curious Hat isn't just talking about why this idea is limiting, it is out there showing how good design can actually facilitate children using mobile devices to engage with the world and others around them. Continue Reading "Curious Hat: Building the Education Apps of the Future" »


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Popular property highlights
Located in Sydney Central Business District, Travelodge Hotel Sydney is within 2 miles (3 km) of popular attractions such as Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay. The 406 rooms at this 3.5-star hotel include kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves. University of Sydney and Sydney Harbour Bridge are also nearby.
For your convenience, a buffet breakfast is served for a fee each morning from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
The 406 air-conditioned rooms feature kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Guests can expect WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, safes, and phones are other standard amenities.
Guests of Travelodge Hotel Sydney enjoy features like a fitness center, WiFi in public areas, and free newspapers. Airport transportation is made easy with a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available on request). The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. This hotel also has laundry facilities.
Property features
- Fitness center
- WiFi in rooms and public areas (fees apply)
- Concierge services
- Laundry facilities
Travelodge Hotel Sydney
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Travelodge Hotel Sydney is a perfect base for exploring the lively bars, restaurants and shops of Oxford Street. This centrally located property offers wireless Internet access, laundry facilities, dry cleaning service, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk. Airport shuttle is available (surcharge). This is a smoke-free property.
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 406
- Number of floors - 18
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Luggage storage
- Laundry facilities
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Kitchenette
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( AUD 9.95 per 24-hour period )
Available in some public areas: Wireless internet access ( AUD 9.95 per 24-hour period )
Room Amenities
Travelodge Hotel Sydney offers 406 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Sydney hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
- Pay movies
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower only
- Desk
- Cable TV service
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Flat-panel TV
- WiFi (surcharge)
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board
Where to Eat
Breakfast is available for a surcharge in the lounge.
Nearby restaurants:
Curve (charge-back facility available)
Longrain (Thai)
Two Good Eggs
Nearby Things to Do
Nearby recreational facilities include a health club/gym located 300 metres around the corner offering an expansive exercise floor with equipment and a varied program of classes. Approximately 0.5 km away is the Cook + Phillip (aquatic and recreational) Park with an 8-lane Olympic-sized pool, fitness centre, hydrotherapy pool, and children's play area. Approximately 2 km away via a scenic walk past St Mary's Cathedral, The Domain parkland, and The Art Gallery of New South Wales, is the Andrew (Boy) Charlton harbourside saltwater 50-metre pool with additional facilities including a shaded learners' pool, hot showers, and lockers. Walkers and joggers will find Hyde Park within 100 metres of the hotel, and The Domain and Royal Botanic Gardens approximately 1.5 km away.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Check-out time is 11 AM
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Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available.
- Pets not allowed
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- No onsite parking is available.
No rollaway/extra beds available
This hotel will place a credit/debit card pre-authorization for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
WiFi Policy: Each room is limited to 512 KB download and upload speed for 2 devices and unlimited data per 24 hour period.
- Deposit: AUD 50 per stay
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: AUD 19 for adults and AUD 9.5 for children (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: AUD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Onsite credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
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This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
National Rating
This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.


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Hi, I am trying to find the datasheet for product 480, the small arcade joystick. https://www.adafruit.com/products/480
I though this product had enough wires to send parallel signals. But after looking at it closer, I realized it have one to few wires to work the way i imagined.
So the product seems to be serial. If I can look at the datasheet I might be able to figure out how to get this to work with the arduino or the parallel load to 8 bit ic chip I bought. Or if there is a tutorial that explains how to connect 5 wire serial cables to an arduino that would be helpful too. But considering I have no clue which pins do what I would like something specific to this device.


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Popi you are so cute. I love how much you love Greece, it shines out through your writing every time.
THE PICTURESQUE VILLAGE OF LEFKARA -videos
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This beautiful traditional small village is just 40 kms from Larnaca, 8 km from Skarinou, off the Nicosia -Limassol road.
(Nicosia is the English word for Lefkosia, and Limassol is the English word for Lemesos).
It is a picturesque village, famous for its local lace known as
"Lefkaritika" and for its silverware.
According to tradition, Leonardo Da Vinci visited the village and bought an altar cloth, which he donated to the Milan cathedral.
The beautiful House of Patsalos, houses the Lace and Silverware Museum of Lefkara
The church of Archangelos Michail in Kato Lefkara is of the single aisled domed type, and has wall paintings of the late 12th century.
At Pano Lefkara -(upper) there is the church of the Holy Cross with a beautiful 18th century iconostasis and a unique 13th century silver cross.
A religious fair takes place on the 13th -14th September, in celebration of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
The choir is arriving early this morning, and I am at the airport waiting for them to come off the plane, together with Mr. Koutsoulides Dimitris- a member of the host choir.
For many of them, this is their first trip to Cyprus, and every time I am here in Larnaca I promise myself to do everything possible for the people from Greece to feel this hospitality and the personal touch - as if I am responsible for everything - but still this is how I feel because I am coming from this island and I want every single visitor coming here, to go back with the best memories ever
The choir arrives exactly the time we expected them to be here, and Mr. Koutsoulides hands a bunch of flowers to our choir conductor. We all get in the coach where some gifts are waiting for everyone on each seat.
Our first destination is a visit to Lefkara.
It is the 28th of October, and every single village in both Cyprus and Greece is celebrating. It is a National holiday, and is the big -Ohi- or "No Day",( the refusal of Greece in 1940 to allow Italian fascist troops into the country).
On this day, all public schools organize a parade where the best student of the school carries the Greek flag.
The streets are bedecked with flags, people wearing their formal clothes, parents with their younger children, all waiting for the parade to come, to admire their children, and feel this unique moving moment.
We are out in the streets and free to have a stroll in this beautiful picturesque village of Lefkara
Soon it is a fact. We hear the drums and all drop what we are doing and get to the side of the narrow streets to watch the parade coming.
You can see that pople are moved to tears. As the drums and parade approach, the beat gets louder, and the moment the parade passes from each one of us, it is so special. I see my friends getting out tissues to wipe their tears, and I , too, am moved by this parade. A friend of mine said that he has never had such a moving moment in his life, on any 28th October ever!
It is time to leave, and we are ready for our second destination this day. Women show each other what they have bought, and they are all so happy to have had such touching moments out here. Everyone seems to be excited and a good sign of a successful trip!
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Popi you are so cute. I love how much you love Greece, it shines out through your writing every time.
Louise thanks for your good words.
Yes, this is how I feel, but don't forget, I am writing about Cyprus, and this is an Independent Greek island.
There are two phots I will like to use on a calendar for the charity I run.
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Thank you.
A great collection of nice pictures, presented with a lot of passion and spontanuity. Lefkara is full of nice spots and picturesque streets, that is why you missed some more nice ones. I live in Lefkara by choice, i.e. I was not born there and chose to live there, and consider myself as very knowledgeable about different historical and other aspects of Lefkara. I was fortunate to buy and restore an old house in one of the nicest little streets next to the Timios Stavros Church, along with a guest house connected to the main house by a private bridge, where you are welcome to be my guest along with your entourage anytime and as long as you wish and enjoy breathtaking views from the verada, the bridge, the street. You will have the chance to hear many stories, to see unique antique collections from bells to oil paintings and furniture to Italian porcelain lamps all working... To hear about Barski, a Ukrainian monk who visited Cyprus and Lefkara... to visit the Regina,s castle (ruins only of a cistern), visit the 42 churches of Lefkara and the reasons behind it (like Aghios Mamas inside the hotel you mentioned). Congratulations again, a well done jobto be turned into something superb.


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I spent the past couple days making a few nucs. They are the D-Coates style. They have ventilation holes in each end, and have 3/8" full width entrances. They are glued at every joint with Titebond II, and stapled with 1" glue-coated staples. I built 125 of them; kept me busy during the last few (snowy) days. We have to primer and paint them as soon as the weather shapes up. We have amost 2' of snow on the ground right now, and it is 30 degrees F.
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Why Y? A Generation Comes Of Age
Years ago, Gen Xers watched with interest as Baby Boomers struggled with the rise of technology while the popular culture morphed, languages changed, sensibilities shifted. Some Boomers scrambled to figure out Internet browsers, decipher acronyms and emoticons while others were just trying to answer the oft-repeated question: "What's with kids these days?"
That same question, "what's with kids?" can be repeated as Boomers head toward retirement and Gen Xers entrench, firmly rooted in careers, family and positions of influence. Millennials, who were shaped by technology and grew up in a more progressive society, are reaching a critical point -- true, there are "kids" among them, but the Millennials are not on the margins. They're not kids any more.
The now mundane emoticon -- the digital offspring of that Smiley face that was itself born in the 1960s -- recently celebrated its 30th birthday, a sign that the digital era is no longer the new thing. Technology and the generation it shaped have come a long way.
Millennials, too, are coming of age, the oldest within the cohort born after 1981 have reached their 30th birthday. A staggering five million of them are adults. Media coverage typically mentions the cohort in terms of its emerging political clout, their impact on the work place or how marketers see them. Millennials gets the side-show treatment as most day-to-day coverage is aimed at Gen Xers and Baby Boomers.
We're setting out to change that.
Today, we launch our series Asking Y, a long-term commitment from HuffPost Canada and AOL Canada to report on Generation Y, Millennials, Echo Boomers or simply, those 30 and younger.
Our survey highlights. Post continues below the slideshow...
The Huffington Post Canada and Abacus Data surveyed 1,004 Canadian millennials from across the country on a variety of issues. Here's what we found:
We asked 1,004 Canadian millennials to rank the biggest challenges facing their generation.
2% rank the decriminalization of marijuana as No. 1 or 2.
5% of millennials rank internet regulation and online privacy as one of their top two issues.
7% rank bullying as the first or second biggest challenge.
8% of millennials rank retirement security No. 1 or 2.
11% of millennials say access to quality health care is one of the generation's top two challenges
20% of millennials rank pollution and environmental protection as No. 1 or 2 of the biggest challenges faced by this generation.
20% say affordable housing is in the top two.
24% of millennials peg the cost of education as their first or second choice for the generation's biggest challenge.
27% say the cost of food, gas and consumer goods are in the top two.
32% of millennials chose "student debt and personal debt" as the first or second biggest challenge.
We asked 1,004 millennials between the ages of 18-30 what it takes to be a good Canadian citizen.
15% of millennials say it takes being active in political parties...
28% of millennials say donating money to charity makes a good citizen..
35% of millennials say that being active in social organizations is important to citizenship..
63% of millennials say being informed about current events is important..
64% of millennials say being able to fluently speak one official language is important..
74% of millennials say a good citizen is someone who always votes in elections.
81% of millennials say good citizens honestly pay their taxes.
43% of millennials rank the availability of quality jobs as their first or second choice.
We asked 1,004 Canadian millennials what were their generation's biggest health challenges
3% say pollution
4% say sexually transmitted infections
7% say disease
11% say poor nutrition
16% say obesity
17% say addiction
19% say mental health
26% say lack of physical activity
Some views from 1,004 Canadian millennials on marriage and family..
18% of millennials are in a common law relationship
66% of millennials are single
15% of millennials are married
63% of unmarried millennials say yes 13% say no 24% say they are unsure
65% of unmarried women say yes 13% say no 22% say they are unsure
61% of unmarried men say yes 13% say no 26% say they are unsure
33% agree 67% disagree
12% of millennials surveyed have children 88% do not
64% of millennials say yes 12% say no 24% are unsure
Huffington Post Canada's series on millennials, Asking Y. Visit it here.
With our first pieces in Asking Y, we've taken a rare look at the generation. Last month, we commissioned Abacus Data to survey 1,004 Canadian millennials to provide one of the first national snapshots of those aged 18-30. The findings make clear the challenges the generation face, but also reveal a picture that is at times unexpected.This week you'll find:
- A Tumblr that we're using to curate the best of Millennial content. Visit it at askingy.tumblr.com
- Christian Cotroneo writes about a generation with high hopes and how it is faring in the face of The Great Recession
- Our infographic provides an overarching view of Millennials and how they view politics, citizenry, home ownership and marriage
- Millennial Jaime Morrison from Abacus Data writes about what keeps her up at night
- Our Life of Y video is a fun look at some of the findings from our national survey
- And we are turning to you -- our readers, many of you Millennials -- to tell us your stories.
In the coming weeks, we will be writing on the millennial view of home ownership, food choices, language and politics. In the following months, we are tackling many more topics. And we're excited to spark some debate and discussion.
Join the conversation below or tweet us @HuffPostCanada with the #AskingY tag. We may feature your comments in an upcoming post. You can also check out our Tumblr, or our dedicated page for more from the Asking Y series.
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Original post made by Don Frances, Mountain View Voice Editor, on Dec 10, 2009
Yet it seems the battle rages on. On the national stage, for example, Obama's (or just anybody's) attempts at much-needed health care reform are [Web Link disparaged daily] as "socialist."
The slur is so common these days that its use has leaked into Mountain View's conversations as well. Last week, for example, a certain "Concerned Citizen" of the Shoreline West neighborhood [Web Link wrote the following] on the ==I Voice's== Town Square:
"Let me get this straight, I pay my rent and also somebody else's rent? Isn't that socialism?"
In this case, Concerned was concerned about the City Council's recent enthusiasm for an affordable housing project on Evelyn Avenue. (Funding for this project has already been collected over the years from developers working on other projects.)
But my favorite part of this post by Concerned — and the reason I'm reprinting it here — was his invocation of the very spirit of capitalism, which is synonymous with the history of Silicon Valley:
==I Socialism did not create the light bulb, the transistor, television or anything else, capitalism did that. In 1956, Shockley Semiconductor Laboratory, at 391 San Antonio Road, Mountain View, was the first company to work on silicon semiconductor devices in what came to be known as Silicon Valley. Silicon Valley was not a product of Socialism.==
==I Low income housing is a "nice" word for a tenement or slum.==
==I So if I dropped out of high school because I was lazy, then the people who worked hard owe me a living? That is not the values that my parents taught me. If I wanted something, I had to earn it, have always done that and always will. Lazy people and low achievers can move to some third world socialist country if they want a free ride off of people who have to work for a living.==
I couldn't agree more, Concerned. The truth is I see socialism (and lazy people, for that matter) everywhere I go.
I see it every time I drive on one of these socialist roads, built by taxpayer money. The whole state's filthy with them.
Or when the socialist firefighters douse the flames consuming my neighbor's house — what is this, Russia?
Or just by hanging around Shoreline Park, a [Web Link socialist enterprise] built atop a former landfill. Nice park, comrades!
As for the lazy people, they're easily found at Shoreline Park, lolling around with the geese. Some are on the roads, too, neglecting to use their turn signals.
And a few are leaving comments on Town Square. You know them when you see them.
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a resident of Shoreline West
on Dec 11, 2009 at 10:01 am
Bravo, Don! Nicely put.
a resident of Monta Loma
on Dec 12, 2009 at 12:24 am
Yes, the partisan rhetoric gets silly, but I am disappointed when an intelligent professional such as yourself, a newspaper editor, focuses in on the hyperbole rather than seeking out and giving consideration to the more well-spoken criticism of the current health care reform plan that is available. Here's a good starting point: Web Link
Mountain View Voice Editor
on Dec 14, 2009 at 11:07 am
Don Frances is a registered user.
Thanks guys for your comments. Mike: I appreciate that link, as Matt Welch, editor of Reason, is an old friend of mine. I bet he'd be amused that you're sending me his way.
For the record, I think it's important to address the hyperbole and silly partisan rhetoric, in that it's damaging and needs to be rebuffed (also, it often makes for good comedic fodder).
a resident of Monta Loma
on Dec 15, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Matt Welch, the guy who singlehandedly brought down John McCain's Presidential bid. Oh, wait that was Sarah Palin.
a resident of Monta Loma
on Dec 16, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Mr. Frances, this is truly a puzzling piece of rhetoric you have put together here. Surely it has not escaped your attention that socialism is alive and "well" in this world. The USSR is hardly the sole instance of socialism in the world, China and Cuba come to mind.
If health care reform is truly "much needed" as you state, then shouldn't we strive to replace the current system with something that works better? Is that what the current bill going through the Senate does? Certainly congress doesn't see it this simply, or the matter would be settled. Shouldn't this grant me a liscense to be skeptical myself? It seems fairly obvious to me that the "reforms" being presented in Congress are socialist by nature. That is not meant as a slur, but rather an honest assesment by a concerned voter. Socialism is a political theory, not inherently good or bad, and the connotations that accompany the word are derived from the horrible poverty and suffering this political system has traditionally inflicted.
If you believe that subsidizing affordable housing is necessarily a good idea, or even a moral imperative, I would suggest you study up on what rent control has done to the city of East Palo Alto. Stagnating real estate markets in this way removes common incentives for exchange, which makes supply scarce and drives prices higher. In turn, a higher entry point for home ownership is created, leading to fewer homeowners and more landlords. Hopefully, reasonable people can agree that a higher percentage of owner occupied homes is highly desirable in any community.
It seems to me that equating road construction and fire protection with the "Concerned" comments is a far stretch at best. Disagreeing with the socialist model in no way implies a no government, or anarchist view, as seems to be the purpose of your disjointed closing statements.
On a personal note, I doubt that anyone is particulary impressed that you are old friends with Matt Welch. Name dropping is fairly transparent and sophmoric. If you are interested in reducing the "hyperbole and silly partisan rhetoric" as you state in your follow up comment, not indulging yourself in its creation might be a good place to start. A year ago dissent was patriotic, now it seems to be something that needs to be strangled in its infancy. Funny how perspective changes people.
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on Dec 16, 2009 at 12:53 pm
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Hi "What",
Thanks for your comment. I'm glad the column is drawing a bit of analysis. Let me clarify some of what I meant.
"The USSR is hardly the sole instance of socialism in the world." Right you are. In fact it's used every day, quite happily, by democratic capitalists right here in the USA. Whenever we drive on roads, for instance, or use the mail, or sit in a park, we are enjoying "socialist" services -- socialism being nothing more than the pooling of our resources for the betterment of all citizens.
So my point wasn't that health care reform isn't socialist -- it *should* be socialist, in my opinion. My point (easy to miss, as the column was very short) was that "socialism" should not be the slur it is being used as, and that the word is misapplied constantly, probably because people associate it with failed despotic states like the USSR.
So when you say that "Socialism is a political theory, not inherently good or bad, and the connotations that accompany the word are derived from the horrible poverty and suffering this political system has traditionally inflicted," I agree wholeheartedly. I'd go even farther and say that it's a political practice, a quite common one (even here), and a sometimes necessary one.
I don't know if it's necessary in the case of affordable housing. I guess it probably isn't. But I do think some form of it is necessary in the health care reform currently being debated in Congress.
Mostly I just want people to define their terms and be specific and clear, rather than fast and loose, with words like "socialism." That goes for affordable housing, health care and all other issues.
As for skepticism and dissent, I never said anyone should drop it, in fact as a journalist I believe we can't do without it.
As for your problem with my name-dropping, too bad. I'm only getting warmed up!
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Dec 17, 2009 at 1:18 pm
USA is a registered user.
Let's not be silly. Of course there are a number of areas where the national, state, or local governments should or must be in control where individual control does not make sense. Mustering armed forces, building roads, staffing police and fire departments, and building city parks are some of those areas. No one has an issue with that (though we do like to argue the implementation details.)
The problem comes when the government goes beyond what is necessary. Our nation and our culture were founded on the principles of individual liberties where government is limited in spirit and by the constitution to those areas where it needs to be involved.
Over the last few decades, the national and state government has grown along with a corresponding reduction in personal responsibilities and liberties. The health care "solution" proposed by the big government proponents is just one more step in the wrong direction that takes us farther away from our core principles. This is what has people upset.
a resident of Cuesta Park
on Apr 1, 2010 at 11:35 pm
Are people who don't believe in public investment doing posting on something called 'Town Square'? You are intellectually inconsistent for even yapping on this thing, which is clearly run by socialists who are trying to influence government with their private dollars, all in an effort to fund things like parks and town squares. Parks are communist!
And that comes from a guy who lives in CUESTA PARK!
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PETSc Training and Workshop
Where and When
- date: August 3-5, 2010
- time: 9:00-12:00 and 1:30-5:00
- location: WRRB 009
ARSC is pleased to offer a three day training workshop on the use of the Portable, Extensible Toolkit for Scientific Computation (petsc) during the first week of august.Registration is not required: this event is open to all interested members of the campus community.
The training will be offered as two half days of lecture (mornings) with hands-on and/or Q&A sessions in the afternoon. In addition, a special topic will be presented the last day of the training (August 5th). The special topic will be chosen by the attendees of the first day of the workshop based upon common interests.
About PETSc:
PETSc, pronounced PET-see (the S is silent), is a suite of data structures and routines for the scalable (parallel) solution of scientific applications modeled by partial differential equations. It employs the MPI standard for parallelism.
PETSc is intended for use in large-scale application projects, many ongoing computational science projects are built around the PETSc libraries. PETSc is easy to use for beginners. Moreover, its careful design allows advanced users to have detailed control over the solution process. PETSc includes a large suite of parallel linear and nonlinear equation solvers that are easily used in application codes written in C, C++, Fortran and now Python. PETSc provides many of the mechanisms needed within parallel application codes, such as simple parallel matrix and vector assembly routines that allow the overlap of communication and computation. In addition, PETSc includes support for parallel distributed arrays useful for finite difference methods.
Tuesday August 3rd
- PETSc's parallel programming model
- collective semantics
- runtime control using the options database
- installation and plugins
- (Jacobian-free) Newton-Krylov methods
- algorithmic framework
- what code needs to be written?
- composability
- multilevel/domain decomposition
- field-split relaxation/factorization
- checking for correctness
- debugging tools
Wednesday August 4th
- Performance and Scalability
- bottlenecks of implicit solvers
- cache effects and sparse matrix kernels
- communication
- profiling tools
- granularity
- handling coarse levels
- robustness tradeoffs
- bottlenecks of implicit solvers
- Hard Problems
- indefinite and stiff-wave systems
- anisotropy and heterogeneity
- preconditioning Schur complements
- custom smoothers
- custom coarse levels
- implementing as a plugin for maximum composability
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Of course I am being a little facetious when I ask the question, but my only memory of any significant play in Kiwanuka's career was playing the Titans in Vince Young's rookie year when and Kiwanuka didn't complete the sack on Young which ultimately cost the Giants the game.
JPP makes plays. Boley makes plays. In years past Tuck and Osi made plays. But for a guy who seemingly gets a lot of respect around here not to mention a new contract I never hear his name mentioned on any broadcasts of any of the Giant games. He seems invisible. The guy has 7 tackles in 4 games this year. If he is too big and slow to play LB, perhaps its time for him to transition back to the line.


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It's that time of year again, where I take a look at the upcoming slate of 16 games for the Patriots and make a game-by-game prediction. I've done this exercise the past two seasons, predicting an 11-5 record for the team in 2010 (actual outcome 14-2) and a 15-1 record in 2011 (actual outcome 13-3). Overall, I've been relatively close, but I'm not sure that actually means that I was any good a predicting, considering the Patriots' record has largely been between 10-6 and 16-0 for the past decade. As long as you stay in that range, and skew towards the middle, you're almost bound to be near the target.
But at any rate, this is more of a fun exercise and a look ahead at what's to come, then a measure of my football accumen, so let's get to it!
Week 1: @ Tennessee Titans
The Patriots have been astoundingly good in season openers, winning all but one of their previous ten (2003 to Buffalo). Given the fact that the Titans will be trotting out Jake Locker, who will be starting in his first regular season NFL game, and the Patriots will be sending out Tom Brady, I'm giving the edge to the Patriots here. Make it 10 out of 11.
Record: 1-0
Week 2: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Yet another game that should make Patriots fans very thankful for their quarterback situation. The Cardinals don't appear to be quite sure who will be tossing the ball for them when they roll into Foxoboro for the Patriots' home opener. The Cards don't have a ton of luck when traveling to New England. Thankfully for them, it should be a balmy September afteroon this time and not the blizzard they faced during the team's last meeting in 2008. Although the weather may be better, I'm not expecting a different outcome this time around.
Record: 2-0
Week 3: @ Baltimore Ravens
This is the grandaddy of them all for the Patriots in the regular season – a rematch of last season's AFC title game. You can be certain that Baltimore is still smarting from missing out on that Super Bowl trip and will be hungry to hand it to the Patriots. With two playoff meetings in the past three years, and some epic regular season battles scattered in between, there is certainly no love loss between these two teams.
This is a game that I believe the Patriots should win on paper. I honestly believe that the 2012 Patriots are more talented than the 2011 Patriots. I can't say the same thing for Baltimore, who appears to have taken a step back. However, will the Patriots be able to walk into one of the most hostile of road environments against a quality team thirsty for blood and pull out a win?
I'm sorry, but this one just wreeks of the typical early-season letdown game that seems to plague the Patriots lately. The Miami wildcat game in 2008, the Jets in 2009 and 2010, and the 21-point collapse to Buffalo in 2011.
Record: 2-1
Week 4: @ Buffalo Bills
With the New York Jets becoming more and more of a circus each day, it could very well be the Buffalo Bills who become the Patriots main AFC East rivals. The Bills landed a nice punch in the mouth in Week 3 of last season, and with the addition of Mario Williams to the fold, now possess a fearsome pass-rush that could have Brady scrambling all over the place if New England's offensive line woes carry over from the preseason.
I predicted a loss for the Patriots earlier, and back-to-back losses for the Pats have become twice-in-a-decade events. If the Patriots do manage to beat the Ravens, this could end up being a game that trips up New England, but I have to call for a W here.
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Canon City old school policing
Community oriented policing
CANON CITY - Canon City Police are making an even larger impact in the lives of the people they serve. I watched officers go old school and be part of the cops on the beat program. Canon City Police Chief Paul Schultz tells me, "We want to be part of the community not apart from the community. It's back to the future. The cop on the beat was a valuable thing many years ago. We are re-instituting that in Canon City."
During the whole month of September, 27 patrol officers are spending one hour in downtown Canon City talking with business owners and anyone else as they pound the pavement. This on the beat duty is in addition to the officers regular duties. Officer Shayne Corey is 100 percent behind it. He told me, "It gives us an opportunity to sit and talk sometimes about no problems with merchants. Other times, they have concerns and they want to express it to us. It gives us a chance to communicate. Overall it's a great situation it gives us a chance to mingle with the community and give us a chance for them to get to know us."
Downtown Canon City merchant, Beverly Mehring is positive about the cops on the beat program. She told me, "I don't know what we would do without them. I"m glad they'll be around her more."
The Canon City Cops on the beat program will go on through the month of September. It will take a break for the months of October and November. Chief Schultz tells me it will be back for the month of December and expanded to include all the shopping areas, not just downtown. After December, the program will be evaluated. Chief Schultz thinks the program will go citywide.


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Sunshine is a special someone who gives light and warmth in your life. Someone who you want to wake up with just like sunshine and know that that is what gives you life. Someone who is really hot and brightens your day and your life.
by Sorry123 October 30, 2009
A cute affectionate word use to show enderment toward a significant other. If you are someones sunshine it means, you make their world brighter!!
by aishah m August 06, 2006
someone (male or female) who is just your everything, they dont have to be someone you know personally they can be a famous person or even a fictional character, but its just someone you love and care for who makes you smile in your darkest times just by a simple action.
person 1: whos that person you're smiling at on your phone?
person 2: just my sunshine, they make me smile when im upset.
person 2: just my sunshine, they make me smile when im upset.
by Mrs. Hemmings February 16, 2014
A name given to a good friend who enlightens your day. Usually a girl who doesn't look themself up on urban dictionary unless someone mentions it. She also has a mom who hasn't met you yet and is dieing too. Point is, sunshine is a great person who likes smiling :
by Everyday Frost7z January 04, 2009
Pet name given to girls that are the light of your life. The name should only be used when you really care for the other person cuz if its overused, it'll loose it's worth
"You're my sunshine because you brighten up my day"
"You feel like a ray of sunshine in the morning"
"I love you, Sunshine <3"
"You feel like a ray of sunshine in the morning"
"I love you, Sunshine <3"
by Nick09H August 20, 2011
Term which originated in the 60's to refer to LSD or Lysergic acid diethylamide, a very potent hallucinogenic drug derived from ergot, a grain fungus that typically grows on rye.LSD was accidentally discovered by swiss scientist Albert Hofmann in 1938. Later introduced into the counter-culture movement and ever since used recreationally for decades
"Sunshine, Sunshine, Sunshine!!", a dealer's scream to attract dead-head acid fiends at any commonplace psychedelic concert.
by Andres Demarchi October 23, 2006
a really chill guy who is always smiling and always brightening everyones day also a Cali term for surfers with bleach blonde hair and chill as fuck like a chuck
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We only have 3 hives, all warrés.
Two have enough honey to allow us to rob the top box.
We're using clearer type boards.
We removed the top box, placed it on the ground on a solid board. Then removed the topcloth, and placed it back on the hive stack.
Then we put the escape board on top of the harvested box. We're using screen cones. Didn't know how many to put on the board, so one has 3 and another 5. There's a 2 inch rim to give the bees some room.
Bees have been escaping all day. I'll keep checking and when they're virtually all gone, we'll crush and strain.
Here's the escape board in use.


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At least 500 dolphins were found dead in the past few weeks on different beaches in northern Peru and the cause of death is still under investigation, media reports said. The Peruvian Sea Institute, or Imarpe, sent a team of scientists to investigate why the dolphins beached themselves in the northern regions of Lambayeque and Piura, the El Comercio newspaper reported. Other beachings of dolphins occurred in the past two years in northern Peru. The team covered a 142-kilometer (88-mile) stretch of coast on Jan. 28-29, traveling from Pimentel, a resort city in Lambayeque, to the southern part of the reserve in Illescas, located in Piura, the newspaper said, citing officials. Experts found at least 400 beached dolphins, with the discovery coming after about 100 other dolphins beached themselves in recent weeks. Fishermen told the Imarpe team that the dolphins were caught in nets regularly and drowned, the newspaper said. The scientists, however, confirmed that some young and adult dolphins died at sea and others arrived on the beaches near death.
Tests conducted on tissue samples in Lima determined that the marine mammals were not poisoned by fishermen and did not die from the effects of extractive activities in the regions. The marine mammals may have died from ingesting toxic algae, the head of Imarpe's Lambayeque office, Jaime de la Cruz, told El Comercio. Officials are concerned about the deaths because dolphins approach the coast at this time of year to mate and feed, De la Cruz said. In 2012, about 800 dolphins were found dead in central and northern Peru, with Imarpe concluding in a report that the animals died from natural causes. Contact with fishing vessels, pesticides, pollution from heavy metals and seismic mining exploration were among the human causes ruled out. The report, however, also ruled out some possible natural causes of the deaths, including lack of food, bacterial infections, viral infections and biotoxins. Hundreds of seabirds were also found dead in northern and central Peru in early 2012. The deaths of more than 1,200 pelicans were due to lack of food because of the migration of cold water fish as a result of the warming of ocean waters, officials said. Hundreds of dead seabirds were found along a 200-kilometer (124-mile) stretch of beaches in the Piura and Lambayeque regions in early 2012, Peruvian media reported. EFE. Fox News


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I guess it is based on the Clinton time frame when steel core 7.62x39 was stopped for imporation... the rumor being that it was due to oly's plans to build oa93 in that caliber. I even heard the reason no top tier builders were building 74 pistols was because they didn't want this to happen since then 74 would be considerd a hand gun round and put on the bad list of ammo.
anyway not trying to cause problems ;-) Very nice looking build!


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Crews continue to search for missing hunter
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Va. - Crews were back out in a wooded area of Tazewell County Monday looking for a missing hunter.
Search groups continue looking through wooded areas around 41-year-old Eric Smith's home trying to find some answers. "Eric is an excellent person and we'll do whatever it takes to find him," says Danny Quesenberry, who is Smith's co-worker.
Quesenberry is Smith's co-worker at the Buchanan Mine. He tells us Smith was last seen Friday around 10 a.m. when he left his home to go hunting on his land. "It was a passion with him. Hunting and his family are his two passions," adds Quesenberry.
Cedar Bluff Police Chief David Mills tells us Smith's wife reported him missing Friday night. "The thinking was that he had a deer down maybe late and was going to be dragging it in, so that's why the call came in around 8:00. When he didn't return she was concerned," says Mills.
There were several groups of volunteers out searching all throughout the day using dogs and a helicopter for thermal imaging to locate Mr. Smith. "He has a lot of land up there which he has been hunting on, about 40 acres. We've expanded past that of course," says Chief Mills.
Mills tells us they've searched the areas where Smith has tree stands and deer scouting cameras with no luck. Mills says now they are treating it as if something happened to Smith while he was hunting like a medical emergency. "What we were told is that he had flu symptoms and maybe even pneumonia-type symptoms, he was not feeling good at the time," adds Mills.
Meanwhile, Smith's co-workers tell us they will not stop searching until they find him. "When you know someone and you work with someone every day, you become just like a family and you would do anything for your family. He's a part of our family," says Quesenberry.
If you have information you're asked to contact the Cedar Bluff Police Department at (276) 963-3975.
Mills has a few recommendations for anyone who goes hunting. He says to always take a cell phoneand a flashlight so at night you can signal for help if you're unable to move. He says to pack extra food, water, and an emergency blanket just in case something happens.
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hazing in the clearcoat? help please
I have a little issue with my clear and its bugging the hell out of me.
When i clear a car sometimes i get a hazing or fuzzy finish to the clear. Looking at the strip lights in the reflection of say a roof or bonnet it doesnt seem completly flat. Even after vigerous flatting with 1500/2000 and polishing. Sometimes the finish is like glass, others its quite fuzzy. Whats more annoying is that sometimes this wont happen for several weeks or months then it will dull slightly and produce the unwanted finish.
Its not massively noticable and ive never had a complaint from a customer about it but its bugging the hell out of me. Its obvliously more apparent in darker colours but i cant figure out what this is. It doesnt liok like solvent pop, its a much smaller problem than that but happens over the entire area. I thought it could be a water issue in the lines but i use quite a good water trap system. Im completly out of ideas and hope someone can help me out :confused:
"Im completly out of ideas and hope someone can help me out "
have no idea which paint system you're using but will try
1) you're too damn critical, the customer is happy, so be it
2) some colors are formulated that way to match the factory look
3) wrong reducer-hardener-clear combo, read the tech specs for the system
4) mixing cross brand materials, DON'T
5) solvent burn, too much material OR too little flashtime
6) old finish absorbed the solvent and is out-gassing, primer or filler still out- gassing
7) the moon is in the seventh house and Jupiter aligns with Mars :thumbup:
8) it is just a car and it IS going to the scrape-yard, no matter what :evil:
Have tons of fun with it, then grab a beer.
LOL Thats funny I don't care who you are
There is one tip in your description, it happens on the top surfaces.
Some clears are worse than others, but when piled on they get "milky" turning a whitish look. And even if they don't turn white, as time goes by they die back because of all the solvent that is trapped there.
You don't get it on the sides because you aren't applying it as wet and if you did it would likely run all over the floor. But because they are horizontal surfaces you could pour it out of the can and it wouldn't run. So because of this you are applying it super wet.
One of the dead givaways in trouble shooting is admiting what YOU did different where the problem occured.
oldBodyman, thanks for the reply. I think that i definatly do number 3 and 4 so will need to stop this.
MARTINSR, i take your point on board but i tend to hang my bonnets. I did a bonnet just last week and i hung it, definatly used the correct flash time etc and it noticed the problem the day after i sprayed it whilst i was polishing it.
Everyone of your problems is caused by the base-coat and nothing else.
First these problems will always show up first in Dark green, Dark blue or black colors as they are about twice as slow to dry as most colors. A few reds, like guards-red will fall in this category also but only a few.
Cause by:::
*Either you are using a crappy system. (low grade)
*Using improper grade reducer for base-coat.
*Not letting base flash long enough between coats or before clearing.
Take you pick, its one of the three, how to test the theory? Let one of the bases set over night before clearing, that will compensate for a lot of errors.
All your problems are solvent related to base, contraction and traped solvent deep down, that is why sometimes it takes two weeks to show up, usually in first coat of base.
did you use 2K sealer? I was thinking maybe solvent in base/clear is reacting with body filler, etc underneath.
i use 2k primer sealer yes with approx 10% or less solvent. I use 2k HS clear with no solvent. I use a mix of waterbase and solvent basecoat. Come to think of it, the last two colours i sprayed where this was apparent was a royal blue and black, both in solvent. I use the same slow speed reducer for everything.
The bonnet i did recently had a reaction with some previous paint and i had to dry flat this and spray the colour on really dry. I managed to get the colour on ok after about 10-12coats of real thin base, then cleared again with no solvent. The day after the hazing effect was quite apparent, probably the most noticable ive ever see it.
oldBodyman, your comments are the most interesting and i will definatly try leaving the base over night to see what happens!
Yes those colors are the ones that cause the problems 99% of the time.
Remember, contrary to what the cut and paster moderators post on here (just a couple)
Humidity plays a big roll as to how fast the solvents get out, so when the humidity is high, it is very important that the first coat gets extra flash time.
A good rule of thumb is at 70 degrees 50% humidity or more first coat should flash 39 minutes.
Also with the blues and greens they tend to not cover as well and obviously if you now have 5-8 coats of base to cover there is a lot of solvents still trapped.
Worse part is when you see these contraction and hazing problems, they can also lead to poor shone chip resistance and or even de-lamination of the base, if solvents trapped in first coat or de-lamination of clear if just cleared to soon.
Water-base is even more critical.
Barry is right, most people rush to get the second and third coats on. What seems like 20 minutes of waiting is usually 5 minutes. You get rushed to get the job done and apply the next coat way to early.
The solvents (reducers) get trapped under the next coat and after 3 coats of base, that's a lot of solvent under there. It works it's way to the clear and clouds the clear. The next event will be delamination.
Frank Cox
is this what we are talking about? I too have this problem
first picture is my problem
second picture is after a wet sand and buff
3rd picture 50/50shot
I am using the sherwin wiliams dementions base and clear.
this problem comes and goes for me. I am trying to narrow it down.
I am thinking to many base coats and not enough dry time.. first problem is the demensions base is so (water down) needs alot of coats to fill colour correctly.
I use to paint with the Sherwin Williams Ultra 7000 which was so great but can't get local no more. so working with what I can
after the clear is buffed etc I too see it come back to a little foggy after a week or 2.
base is mixed 2:1 and clear is 4:1 I am using a med hardner
temp inside is about 15c
its winter in canada so can't do much more in my paint room
The last time I had this problem, I had used some PPG Concept paint that a customer had already bought. I sanded and buffed... but the orange peel and a couple sags came back!!!
I fielded the question about having the clear continue to shink over very long periods... and a guy who used only that system said to let it dry 2-3 months before i sand and buff!!! Screw that!
My own clear reaches a stable finish in 1-2 days, and never ever shrinks again! It might be the nature of your paint system, keeping it from being good for anything but force-drying... or requires a pefect mixture, ideal conditions, and flawless spray technique.
Personally... when a product proves to be too sensitive... I never use it again! }:-(
whats a good system to go with for clear these days?
hard to find in my area solvent based stuff these days
Southern Polyurethanes Inc
SPI has been mentioned a lot on this forum and I believe they have a canadian distributor now which makes it easier for you. Someone with more experience will chime in shortly Im sure
Make sure you have a dry air in the hose when spraying and a good filter. Some high solids clear can actually trap moisture and air when being applied (very thick clear). Is the clear drying to fast? With the amount of orange peel, appears it may be drying too fast and the clear is not laying down flat. I have seen this with some Sherwin and PPG. I now use Wanda paint and I have superior results - plus I lay much more clear than most people do on a car because I am burying artwork. Make sure your flash times are correct - make sure the base is dry. Make sure your air pressure is high enough to atomize the clear.
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