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Chapter 1 Introduction
Planning for Healthy Travel: CDC Travelers' Health Website and Mobile Applications
Updated in 2013, the CDC Travelers' Health website contains 2 separate portals with different content for travelers and clinicians (Figure 1-01). Travelers and clinicians also have the ability to select the type of traveler (such as "traveling with children" or "immunocompromised traveler"), which allows them to receive customized health recommendations for those specific populations. Revised travel notice levels are based on the level of the health threat and precautions that travelers can take to protect themselves. Other updates include information centers with resources for clinicians, travelers, and the travel industry, and a directory of travel-related illnesses.
Destination Pages
The most popular feature of the Travelers' Health website are the "destination pages" (Figure 1-02). Each destination page has a clinician and traveler view that can be easily toggled back and forth. Destination pages provide health recommendations for a particular destination and include the following information:
- Vaccine and medicine recommendations
- Stay healthy and safe/patient counseling information:
- Eat and drink safely (preventing foodborne and waterborne illnesses)
- Prevent bug bites (preventing vectorborne infections)
- Stay safe outdoors (avoiding injury and illness during outdoor activities)
- Keep away from animals (avoiding injuries from animals and zoonotic infections)
- Reduce your exposure to germs (general hygiene measures for avoiding respiratory and other infections)
- Avoid sharing body fluids (preventing bloodborne infections)
- Know how to get medical care while traveling (finding care overseas)
- Select safe transportation (international road safety)
- Maintain personal security (avoiding becoming a victim of violence or crime)
- Healthy travel packing list
- Travel health notices
- Post-travel health information
Figure 1-01. CDC Travelers' Health website homepage
Figure 1-02. CDC Travelers' Health website sample destination page
Information Centers
The clinician information center (wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/clinician-information-center) includes useful resources such as clinical updates on travel medicine–related topics, travel medicine–related journal articles, continuing education courses on travel medicine, and in-clinic quick links, which include immunization and special population content (Figure 1-03).
The traveler information center (wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/common-travel-health-topics) consists of a series of printable fact sheets that cover >40 travel health topics written in plain language for the international traveler. Topics include travel health insurance, jet lag, motion sickness, cruise ship travel, and travel to high altitudes. The traveler information center functions as a traveler-focused version of the Yellow Book.
The travel industry information center (wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/travel-industry-information-center) contains specific guidelines for the air travel and cruise ship industries. It includes information on reporting illnesses and deaths among travelers, managing ill crew members, and other guidance.
Figure 1-03. CDC Travelers' Health website clinician information center
Disease Directory
The disease directory (wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/diseases) is an ever-expanding list of diseases that may be related to travel. It is intended to be a resource on rare as well as common infections, the risk to travelers, and what travelers can do to prevent them.
Travel Notices
CDC posts travel health notices about disease outbreaks and international events (such as natural disasters or mass gatherings) that may affect the health of travelers (Figure 1-04). The notices include information about what the situation or health risk is, who is affected, how travelers can protect their health, and links for more information. Travel health notices can be found at wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices.
CDC posts notices only about confirmed events from official sources. Serious consideration is given to the impact, both positive and negative, before posting a notice. To determine whether to post a notice, CDC uses a standard decision tool that is based on the 2005 International Health Regulations and consensus from agency experts. CDC also uses disease-specific criteria to help determine when a notice should be posted.
CDC issues different types of notices for international travelers. As of April 5, 2013, these definitions have been refined to make the announcements more easily understood by travelers, health care providers, and the general public. See Table 1-01 for the revised definitions. Notices are assigned different levels based on their health recommendations. All notices describe levels of risk for the traveler along with recommended preventive measures to take at each level of risk.
Figure 1-04. CDC Travelers' Health website sample travel notice
Table 1-01. CDC Travel Notice Definitions
|Notice Level
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|Level 1: Watch
|Reminder to follow usual precautions for this destination
|Usual baseline risk or slightly above baseline risk for destination and limited impact to the traveler
|Dengue in Panama-Outbreak Watch:
Because dengue is endemic to Panama, this notice most likely would signify that there is a slightly higher rate of dengue cases than predicted. Travelers are to follow "usual" insect precautions.
Olympics in London-Event Watch:
There may be possible health conditions in London that could impact travelers during the Olympics, such as measles. Travelers are to follow usual health precautions making sure they are up to date on their measles vaccine, follow traffic safety laws and use sunscreen
|Level 2: Alert
|Follow enhanced precautions for this destination
|Increased risk in defined settings or associated with specific risk factors
|Yellow Fever in Brazil-Outbreak Alert:
Because an outbreak of yellow fever was found in areas of Brazil outside of the reported yellow fever risk areas, this would be a change in "usual" precautions. Travelers should follow "enhanced precautions" for that risk area by receiving the yellow fever vaccine.
Flooding in El Salvador-Event Alert:
There are possible conditions that could affect the health of the traveler and parts of the destination's infrastructure could be compromised. Travelers are to follow special precautions for flooding
|Level 3: Warning
|Avoid all non-essential travel to this destination
|High risk to travelers
|SARS in Asia-Outbreak Warning:
Because SARS spread quickly and had a high case fatality rate, a warning notice signifies there was a high chance a traveler could be infected. Travelers should not travel if possible.
Earthquake in Haiti-Event Warning:
The destination's infrastructure (sanitation, transportation, etc.) cannot support travelers at this time.
Mobile Applications
CDC has developed 2 mobile applications for travelers, Can I Eat This? and TravWell, in addition to the mobile version of the Yellow Book. All are available for iOS and Android devices and can be accessed from wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/apps-about.
Can I Eat This?
CDC's Can I Eat This? application is intended to help international travelers avoid travelers' diarrhea by guiding their food and drink choices. Travelers can select the country they are in and answer a few simple questions about what they are eating or drinking, and the application will tell them whether it is likely to be safe. In addition to helping guide their on-the-spot decisions, Can I Eat This? also teaches travelers about general principles regarding safe food and water. All recommendations are stored locally on the user's device, so no international data connection is needed to use the application when traveling.
CDC's TravWell is a companion to the Travelers' Health destination pages. It allows users to build an itinerary and receive destination-specific vaccine and medicine recommendations. For each itinerary, it also generates a customizable, destination-specific to-do list and packing list. TravWell also prompts users to set reminders for healthy behaviors, such as taking malaria prophylaxis or getting booster doses of vaccines. It also provides users with a place to store electronic copies of health-related travel documents, such as prescriptions or vaccination records.
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PHILADELPHIA – Acting United States Attorney Laurie Magid today announced the filing of a six-count indictment1 charging James Mannion, Carla Waltman, and Delbert Woodward, a/k/a ìChip,î with conspiracy in their operation of the Harrison Career Institute (ìHCIî) schools. Mannion is also charged with five counts of making false statements to the United States Department of Education.
HCI is a for-profit, proprietary school offering courses in the business and medical fields at various locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and Delaware. HCI received millions of dollars yearly in Title IV funds from the United States Department of Education in the form of loans and grants for its students. HCI was obligated to maintain accurate student files for those students receiving federal funds and to timely refund to the United States Department of Education any unused funds. The indictment charges that from October 2001 through August 2005, the defendants, all of whom were employees of HCI, engaged in a conspiracy to falsify documents to the United States Department of Education. Specifically, according to the indictment, defendants fabricated or directed others to fabricate leave of absence requests for the purpose of making a late refund owed to the United States Department of Education appear timely. Further, the indictment alleges that defendants fabricated or directed others to fabricate verification worksheets and accompanying tax reports and documents, which the United States Department of Education required to ensure a student's eligibility for student loans and grants. The indictment alleges that when these documents were fabricated, the defendants forged or directed others to forge student signatures on these documents without the students' knowledge or consent. The indictment also claims that defendants fabricated these documents on a regular basis, and prior to audits conducted by an independent auditor and by the United States Department of Education.
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What kind of rubber are hyperfirm guns made from. Does anyone know what supplier and what kind of resin foam? or rubber to look for?
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But we ain't tellin'
Yup, and it comes in 50 gallon drums ;) :lol
as far as i know, hyperfirm is a proprietary material designed for and exclusively used by one group. it's not something you could get on your own.
perhaps process of elimination here would help...
Contrary to what the term "HYPERFIRM" would lead you to believe, it's not latex.
I think i know what material it is, the problem is i'm not in the US to test it, or get it.:(
Ah well... ill figure out the caramel secret someday when i have i time.
I think stormtrooperguy is right. My understanding from talking to a friend of mine on the replica prop forums is that it is a proprietary material that only a certain company has rights to. It's also supposed to be nasty toxic stuff to work with.
There are other castable materials that have the same properties as "hyperfirm" rubber. They work great too!! I personally think that most people who dont know the supposed "recipe" think WAY too into the idea of some super secret concoction. In my experience with castable rubbers and foams, I have come to believe that it is much more simple than most would think. I may be way off though! Just my opinion!!
It possibly is a plastic like the used for the wheels, I don't know really, but, if I'm not wrong, Stormrider used the wheels foam, you can him what kind he used. :thumbsup
I've heard it is actually extracted from underground wells on another planet!:eek
Some folks say its harvested and grown deep in the jungle primeval by inmates of a Guatemalan insane asylum.
sorry to give it away, "hyperfirm rubber" is just a nickname for Concrete Stamping Rubber.
its also used for engine mounts and machine tooling pads, though for prop building its most comonly used by the guys over at sci-fire
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no way.
hyperfirm is made from the harvested tears of children.
that's why it costs so much.
LOL....Slave1pilot is Scifire
I think it is liver fluid from trolls
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Sorry Slave1pilot, I wasn't aware of that. Didn't mean to misrepresent you.
Many people don't
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The Thule BringIt! Guarantee will cover any defect or damage affecting your Thule product. Please check the details for your Thule product on our BringIt page, as it may differ from product to product. Any warranty case needs to be filed at the retailer where you have purchased the Thule product. They will then be able to assist you further.
I have Thule Snow Chains but cannot find anything on your site, who can I contact?
Our snow chain department has been divested to Konig in Italy. Please contact them on firstname.lastname@example.com
Why can't I find my vehicle in the Buyer's Guide?
The list only shows cars that have been successfully tested with a Thule rack. If you cannot find your car in the list, tests have indicated that there is a technical restriction to your car or the car has not been tested yet (only available for less than six months).
Where can I buy Thule products?
You can buy our products at any Thule dealer. You can find a Thule dealer in your region, using our Dealer Locator on Thule.com.
I have a question regarding my Brink / Thule hitch/tow bar. Who can I contact?
The tow bar department has been taken over by the Brink group. Please contact them via the Brink webpage.
I have acquired a Thule product second hand, is warranty transferable?
As stated in our warranty policy, we only grant warranty to first owners. Warranty is therefore non-transferable.
I would like to purchase the 'One Key' system, can I choose a specific key number?
You unfortunately cannot choose a specific lock number when ordering a One Key system. However, all keys and corresponding barrels in the One Key system will have the same number regardless.
Who can I contact regarding Thule products for my caravan or RV?
Please contact our caravan/RV department at email@example.com
Are any tools needed for installation?
Please only use the by Thule enclosed tools. Thule is not responsible for damage caused to the product by using other unapproved tools.
Cargo racks and baskets
How do I load a Thule roof box and drive safely with it?
For specific loading instructions please read the Security booklet and Fitting Instructions of your product. Our customer service team can send out a digital version of these if needed.
How do I store a roof box when I do not use it?
Damp, cold or heat will not damage your box. Clean it and oil the locks & hinges if the box is not used for a long period. Never store the box standing, then it might deform. We recommend to use the Thule Boxlift 571 for easy storing on to the ceiling.
Which Thule roof box fits my car?
You can mount every Thule roof box on Thule crossbars as long as legal requirements are followed. There is a wide selection of designs, sizes, colours and smart features available within the Thule roof box assortment. Thule recommends to select a roof box model that fits to the transport demands, such as special dimension and amount of luggage. On our website thule.com you can compare all Thule roof boxes.
Can I mount a roof box on non-Thule roof bars? If yes, what adapters would I need?
We do have t-track solutions for non-Thule roof bars that have a 20 or 24 mm t-slot in them. Please contact your Thule dealer for the correct reference or for ordering these t-tracks.
My U-bolts don't fit my bars, what alternatives are there?
We do have t-track solutions for Thule boxes. Please contact your Thule dealer for the correct reference or for ordering these t-tracks.
What about roof box maintenance?
The roof box should be carefully cleaned and maintained, particularly during the winter months. For this purpose, only use a solution of water and standard washing-up liquid without any alcohol, bleach or ammonium additives as otherwise the surface of the roof box could suffer damage. Please do not use any standard car cockpit sprays. The locks should be lubricated with spray lubricant (no lubricant should be allowed to come into contact with the plastic surface of the roof box).
Roof racks
What should be the distance between the cross bars?
If no special fitting positions are given in the assembly instructions, a minimum distance of 700 mm between the load rack bars is mandatory.
What is the load capacity of my Thule roof rack?
The maximum load is always specified in the assembly instructions and is not to be exceeded. However, this limit is always subordinate to the maximum load recommended by the manufacturer of the car itself. It is always the lowest value that applies. Max. roof load = load rack weight + any fitted rack accessories + the weight of the load itself.
Which roof rack solutions will fit my car?
Please consult our Buyer's Guide on our website to find the matching solutions for your car model. Start by selecting the Roof Rack category and enter the required vehicle details. If your vehicle or car model is not listed, we unfortunately don't have a solution.
Can I re-use my older roof rack setups?
Please consult our Buyer's Guide on our website to find the matching solutions for your car model. Start by selecting the Roof Rack category and enter the required details of your new vehicle. If you already have some of these items, you can easily re-use them, if not you will have to follow the Buyer's Guide.
Bike racks
Will my bike rack also fit on a non-Thule roof rack?
Our products are only tested for secure and safe mounting on our own roof racks. Therefore we cannot guarantee the compatibility with non-Thule roof racks. If your roof bars have a T-Track slot, allowing 20 or 24 mm T-Track adapters, we may be able to supply the right solution for you, depending on your product.
Can I mount a carbon bike on a Thule bike rack?
You can mount carbon fibre bikes on any of our products that feature torque limiter knobs (e.g. Thule ProRide 598, Thule EasyFold, Thule EuroClassic G6, and bike racks with the Thule AcuTight Knob 528 accessory) in combination with our Carbon Frame Protector 984. The Thule Sprint 569 fork-mounted carrier is also recommended for bikes with sensitive frames such as carbon, it does not require the Carbon Frame Protector 984 and has protective features such as embedded elastomers to help protect the bike while in transit.
What are the requirements for my tow bar?
Compatibility when mounting a tow bar mounted rack is less dependant on the car design and more specifically dependant on the car's tow bar specifications. A tow-bar must meet the following criteria: - The maximum load capacity of the tow bar must certainly exceed the weight of the bike rack AND the weight of the bicycles you which to load. - The distance between the tow ball the car bumper should be at least 6,5 cm. - The tow bar must be made out of steel at least an equivalent material. tow bars made out of cast iron (GGG40) or Aluminium are not to be used in combination with our bike racks. - The electrical connection must be 7-pin or 13-pin (see your local & legal specifications). - The socket cannot be located directly on or just below the tow ball.
Will my bike fit your bike racks?
We cannot guarantee a 100% compatible installation for all bikes, as there are many different kinds of models, each with their own suspension, weight, frame size and/or accessories. We always advise to do enquire regarding a potential test mount at a local Thule dealer store before purchasing.
Can I still open my car's boot with my tow bar mounted bike rack?
All of the latest tow bar mounted bike racks can be tilted with the bikes mounted. On most vehicles, access to the luggage compartment is possible. Please understand that this cannot be tested on every single car model because of the wide range of tow bars, and their positioning. We would therefore advise you to enquire regarding a potential test fit at your local Thule dealer store. You can find the closest Thule dealer in your area via our 'Dealer Locator' on our website Thule.com.
Do I have to adhere to the weight limit per bike on a bike rack, even though I only mount one bike and this doesn't exceed the total allowed weight?
You must always respect the indicated weight for each bike separately. This rule is the same when mounting one or more bikes.
Can I still use a tow bar mounted bike rack when my car has a spare wheel on the hatch?
Yes, you can still use a bike rack. Depending on the model, we can supply an adapter which is shaped around your spare wheel allowing you to still fit the bike arm on your rack. Please note that in case of usage of such an adapter, one bicycle slot will become occupied.
Can I mount a hatch-mounted bike rack, if my car has a rear spoiler?
If your car has a standard metal-sheet rear spoiler, there is a chance that the car can have a rear door mounted rack, please consult our Buyer's Guide on Thule.com for compatibility. If your car is equipped with a plastic rear spoiler, there is a very high chance you will not be able to mount a bike rack on the hatch as these plastic spoilers are too weak to support the weight of the rack and mounted bikes. Again, please consult our Buyer's Guide on Thule.com for compatibility.
Sport racks
What is the recommended way to transport my skis in a Thule Ski rack?
Skis should be transported with their pointed ends facing the back of the car. Make sure that the ski bindings are not too close to the roof and also ensure that the skis do not strike against the luggage hatch.
Can I use the Ski Click for alpine skis?
No, unfortunately these can only be used with cross-country skis.
Bike accessories
Can I carry other brands of panniers on the Thule Pack 'n Pedal Tour Rack or use the Thule Panniers on other brand racks?
Yes, virtually any type of pannier can be mounted to the Thule Pack 'n Pedal Tour Rack. The Thule Pack 'n Pedal panniers will fit virtually any other bike rack by using the Thule Pack 'n Pedal Rack Adapter Bracket Magnet. This bracket is included with Thule Pack 'n Pedal panniers but can also be purchased separately.
How can I create more clearance for pedalling action when panniers are mounted?
The Thule Pack 'n Pedal Rail Extender Kit can screw into the Thule Pack 'n Pedal Tour Rack rails to extend pedal/foot clearance.
Can I still use my tablet or smart phone when zipped inside the Thule Pack 'n Pedal Bike Wallet or iPad/Map Sleeve?
Yes, the protection screen remains touch-sensitive and so you can still operate your phone/tablet.
Can the Thule Pack 'n Pedal Rack Adapter Bracket Magnet, damage my laptop or other electronics?
No, the Thule Pack 'n Pedal Rack Adapter Bracket Magnet won't damage your laptop or other electronics. Modern electronics, including hard drives and smartphones are impervious to damage by simple magnets. We have taken additional measures and included dispersion materials in our panniers to deflect or minimize the magnet field going beyond the intended purpose of securing the bags on the rack.
Strollers and child carriers
Why did the brand change from Chariot to Thule?
Since 2011, Chariot has been part of Thule Group. Thule Group has taken the natural next step to rename the Chariot child carriers to Thule. The Chariot name will be maintained as a product name but the brand will change to Thule. You can follow the Thule Brigit warranty or the existing warranty procedures when there are issues with your Chariot.
Can I put an infant car seat in my Thule child carrier?
You can never put an infant car seat inside the Thule Child carriers. However, Thule Chariot Chinook and the Thule Glide series can take an infant car seat on top by using the Thule Chariot Infant Car Seat Adapter that comes with the product.
How can I stop my carrier from pulling to the right/left when I am jogging?
Ensure that the rear tires are equally inflated and check that the front wheel is centred and fully inserted in the dropouts. A child leaning to one side or excessive or bulky cargo on one side can adversely affect tracking. If your carrier is still rolling to one direction, follow the set of instructions below: 1. Remove the front wheel from the wheel arms. Note: If your carrier is rolling to the right, adjustments will be made to the right hand wheel arm. If your carrier is rolling to the left, adjustments will be made to the left hand wheel arm. These references to direction are made from the passengers' point of view. 2. With a 7/16"/11mm open end wrench and a Philips screwdriver, loosen the nuts holding the aluminium dropout to the wheel arm. 3. Slide the aluminium dropout towards the front of the carrier. Start by moving half the maximum allowable distance. 4. Tighten the nuts securely and push the carrier to test if it is now rolling straight. 5. If your carrier is still not rolling straight, loosen the nuts again and slide the dropout as far forward as possible and repeat step 4. If you find that your carrier is still not tracking straight we recommend visiting your local dealer and see if they can assist you further.
Where is the serial number located on my child carrier?
You can find the serial number of your Sport Series (Thule Chariot CX, Cougar, Cheetah) and Urban Series (Thule Chariot Chinook) by flipping the carrier over onto its left side. The serial number will be on the bar closest to the tire. The serial number on a Touring Series (Thule Chariot Corsaire, Captain) and Coaster is located inside the rear cargo compartment on the lower frame on the left-hand side.
Which axle mount adapter can I use on my bike if the standard one is not compatible?
Please use the axle adapter guide to determine which one is needed for your bike.
What can I do if my child carrier needs repairs?
Please turn to your local dealer for help in repairing your child carrier. They can provide you with spare parts as well.
What safety testing is performed on the Thule child carriers?
When you purchase a Thule child carrier, you're buying a product that has undergone years of internal and field testing – and retesting. Some tests include: side and rear impact, nose drop, suspension, tip over, and long-term durability on a very rough simulated road. All of the carriers meet international safety standards. The carriers are tested to meet or exceed ASTM and EN standards.
How old should my child be before I can start cycling/jogging/cross-country skiing/strolling?
You can start cycling with a child from the moment the child can sit upright unattended and wear a helmet. You can start jogging with a child at six months using the Thule Infant Sling or in the reclining seat position if using the Thule Chariot Chinook. Also the child needs to be able to wear a helmet. We recommend staying on smooth paths until your child is a minimum of one year old. You can start cross country skiing at six months old on trails groomed for cross-country skiers. Please keep external temperatures in mind; your child is sitting still and will require extra layers to remain warm. The Thule Bunting Bag is a great accessory to use with the Thule Cross Country Skiing & Hiking Kit. You can begin strolling with your child on smooth terrain from as early as new-born. Please note, if you choose to start strolling with any child this young, we recommend using a Thule Infant Sling or in the reclining seat position of Thule Chariot Chinook.
Are bicycle helmets required for children passengers?
We always recommend that children wear a helmet inside of the carrier when jogging or cycling. Please check your local traffic laws, for some countries wearing a helmet is obliged.
Can I use my cycling kit on motorised scooters, electric bicycles or use in-line skates?
Our carriers can be used in conjunction with electric pedal assist bicycles (E-bikes) permitting all bicycle trailer kit user manual warnings are adhered to and the maximum speed of 25kmph (15mph) is not exceeded. Please consult your local Thule dealer for correct installation and compatibility of the cycling kit. Motorized cycles with throttle control are NOT recommended. Always obey all local legal requirements. We strongly recommend against in-line skating with your child carrier as the product is not designed for in-line skating. Studies show that accidents tend to occur more often when in-line skating then while jogging or strolling with a carrier
Does the material offer any UV protection?
Our clear polyurethane windows block greater than 99% of UVA and UVB rays. The front mesh protects 49% and the mesh together protect as much as the tinted plastic
Can I use old accessories on a new carrier?
The compatibility of the accessories depends on the construction year of your carrier. Please contact the local Customer Service team for more information. You can find your carrier's construction year on the BA number label/sticker.
Can I use two Thule Infant Slings, two Thule Baby Supporters or one of each at the same time in a double carrier?
Yes, although snug, they will fit into a double carrier. Please note, Thule Infant Sling is not required for the Thule Chariot Chinook because of its' reclining seat.
Why can't I insert my hitch arm into the Thule Chariot Chinook VersaWing?
Verify that the handlebar is in the cycling position before putting the hitch arm into the VersaWing. This is a safety feature to make sure that you can't use the cycling kit while an Infant Car Seat Adapter is in use.
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I presume this is from Odd Future's rendezvous in Boston last week. For those of you who missed it, here's my Boston Phoenix feature on OFWGKTA…
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Discussion in 'Fantasy Sports Central' started by BallDon'tLie, Sep 14, 2010.
I might be able to pull out a 5-4 win this week against your Freethrowers. The Curry injury is killing me but If Rufus can coach our guys to hit their free throws, get some steals, and keep hitting the 3-ball; we might be able to stop the bleeding.
Well, the Squirrels have 17 games left this week, and the Throws have 18, so I have a one game advantage through the weekend. I'm fairly certain you have 3PTers and turnovers sewn up, but in all reality, with 17/18 games left, we are only half way through the week, as we both started with around 36 games this week.
With our star PG on the shelf, we only have 16 games left. We're gonna be about 75 pts, 8 threes and 25 assists short this week. I'm just hoping we can keep it close against your ball club and minimize the damage next week against the Ballaholics.
Tough week for the Felonious Fifteen. With The Darko out, we are struggling.
The pack at the top is thinning out here folks...
Another W for the Ballahollics...........even though it came against a team that has injuries to every player. We'll take it though. :D I'm just glad that having Carmelo out didn't cost me.
This guy sounds almost as bad as Rufus Henry. :D Shout it out: Sterling heckles Davis - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
OMG Good for Sterling, LOL!
Sterling is beyond a joke. Quite literally an embarassment to the league by this point.
Who wants David Lee? I have a David Lee, OJ Mayo, and Roy Hibbert package ready to go! I'm looking for SG, SF, and a decent center. Who needs a change in scenery? New rotation may help...
David Lee (Roth) was a Squirrel last year and we'd be willing to take him back. He had some drama with a member of the Squirrel Girls (our dance team) but that's all in the past. His elbow concerns me. From what I read, it almost ended his career. (SF) Boris Diaw for David Lee? (SG) Arron Afflalo for David Lee?
Diaw wouldn't like the cold weather here in the Keweenaw. J Rich might though, he was good in Lansing.
J-Rich's average ranking for the season is 31. David Lee is around 190 or so with a diseased elbow that could cause his season end at any moment. No amount of LSD would afford me the ability to formulate a hallucination where that would be a good deal for the Squirrels. Spellcheck (ranked in top 50 all season) could help you guys. He's very good in all of the categories that you need help in and doesn't hurt you in the categories that you currently dominate.
Spellcheck is hardly an improvement (if any) over Ben Gordon, Butler, and the underperforming OJ Mayo. I wouldn't have a place for him anywhere, and wouldn't gain much by dumping Lee for him.
Is Flip Saunders doing some scouting for your team? He's more efficient and more consistent than the three guys that you had mentioned. Hedo Turkeyglue AND Spellcheck for David Lee. ...this allows you to get rid of a two of your stiffs (cough, cough - Reggie Williams?) and gets you help in cats that you need help in.
hita, any interest in Jason Terry and Rashard Lewis?
I'm borderline interested in Rashard Lewis, he could really help my 3PT. Terry, I'm kind of seeing that same over lap with Gordon, Butler and Mayo...
Everyone on my team except Amir is transfer listed. Check out the roster, it's a pretty impressive bunch. They keep piling up wins.
I sent you a trade offer a couple days ago that included David Lee, Caron Butler, and Ben Gordon, did you not get it?
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The war in Iraq has been on the back burner of the American political scene for some time. During the final months of the interminable primary season, the headlines were dominated by relatively hollow talk about NAFTA, a vitally important discussion of Senator Barack Obama's relationship with Reverend Jeremiah Wright, and the now moot question of whether onetime Democratic front-runner Senator Hillary Clinton could beat the math and wrestle her party's nomination away from Obama.
Obama has yet to confirm when he will make his promised trip to Iraq and Afghanistan, which will also include visits to France, Germany, Great Britain, and Israel — though it seems to be scheduled within the next couple of weeks. Regardless of whether it comes before or after the August 25 Democratic National Convention in Denver, that trip once again will catapult the Iraq War to the center of political debate.
The presumptive Republican nominee, Senator John McCain, discounts the continuing psychic, political, and economic cost of maintaining a large American military presence in Iraq for as many as 100 years. Obama does not. But so far, at least, Obama has failed to communicate the grave and complex difficulties the nation will face in withdrawing from the Iraq quagmire. That none of his fellow Democratic presidential aspirants failed to fully appreciate those difficulties is beside the point. After Obama's official August instatement as his party's standard-bearer, that will be even more irrelevant.
At issue is Obama's campaign position to immediately begin withdrawing combat brigades from Iraq, and to have achieved total withdrawal — save for some non-combat troops necessary to protect our diplomats — within 16 months of assuming office, which would be May 2010.
Putting aside the definition of what constitutes "combat" troops — and that is sure to become an issue in the months ahead — there are approximately 152,000 American servicemen and -women in Iraq. A close reading of the policy tea leaves that gather around Washington think tanks suggests that it would not be a surprise if the US still had somewhere between 60,000 and 80,000 boots on the ground by the middle of 2010. (For readers interested in more detail than space here allows, check out former Phoenix political writer Michael Crowley's piece in the May 7 issue of the New Republic, and George Packer's report in the current issue of the New Yorker.)
Get ready to get used to the term "conditional engagement." That is a phrase coined by a trio of experts at the Center for a New American Security to justify a reduced but continued American military presence in Iraq. The term is used in the Center's June report entitled "Shaping the Iraq Inheritance." That one of the report's authors is Colin Kahl, a key Obama Iraq-policy advisor, is what makes the notion of "conditional engagement" important. Although the Obama campaign has not endorsed the study, it has, via various rhetorical nods and winks, signaled that it is heading in this direction.
As intellectually uncomfortable as it may be for staunch opponents of the Iraq War, such as this newspaper, to accept, the Center study grants that the surge policy of President George W. Bush has met with limited success. The gains, while fragile, are quantifiable.
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Universal Fibers gearing up to host Paul Ryan in Bristol, Va.
BRISTOL, Va. - The Romney/Ryan campaign makes it second stop in our region Thursday. That means today has been a busy one for one local company.
It wasn't not quite business as usual for Universal Fibers as they had hours left to prepare their lawn Wednesday into a political platform for Vice Presidential hopeful Paul Ryan.
CEO Marc Ammen got the call on Monday, but he told us they've been hoping for a visit for quite some time. "We actually invited Governor Romney and Congressman Ryan a couple months ago. We sent a big banner, hand delivered it signed by many of our associates," said Ammen.
But to get around 3,000 people there, it's taken a whirlwind of preparations. 1,600 chairs and three sets of bleachers are being set out and about 1,000 feet of cable is being run for electricity, lights, and sound.
The event will look at little bit different than Governor Romney's stop in the region a couple of weeks ago. People will be encouraged to sit down, and we're told Ryan's speech will actually be utilizing some technology. "The congressman's preference for this particular event, as I understand it, is he did want a Jumbotron so that he can do a bit of a power point presentation to show content to those in the audience," Ammen added.
We caught up with Bill Hubbard as he was picking up tickets to the rally Wednesday afternoon. He told us he's excited to see the man who could be our next Vice President in person, but he is looking for some facts, too. "I'd like to hear him say how they will be able to get employment started again in this country and not the jobs being shipped overseas," Hubbard said.
Jobs and business are also what's keeping Universal Fibers moving full speed ahead as they hope for their chance to make a statement of their own. "We're a business, and we have to deal with the landscape that some out of Washington D.C. and often times they'll roll downhill, and we never have a voice into what's wrong about it or what's right about it," said Ammen.
Here are some facts to know if you want to come out to the campaign stop Thursday:
It will be at Universal Fibers in Bristol, Virginia at 14401 Industrial Park Road.
The rally is set to start at noon, but doors open at 10:00 a.m.
You can pick-up tickets at Abingdon Victory Office at 1060 West Main Street from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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I have them in a deep Nuc, and I added a second box today to give them more room (I don't have any extra 10 frame woodenware right now), but I'm worried that I may not have a queen. Maybe I should just combine them with one of my weak hives? How long should I wait to see?


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The President's health care plan, the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) has received criticism. There were technical problems when the plan's website launched on October 1, and concern about the plan itself as other details became known. The law aims to get insurance to the more than 48 million Americans without health insurance by next year.
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Oil Change instructions for Women:
1) Pull up to Jiffy Lube when the mileage reaches 3000 miles since
last oil change.
2) Drink a cup of coffee.
3) 15 minutes later, write a check and leave with a properly
Money spent:
Oil Change $20.00
Coffee $1.00
Total $21.00
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Oil Change instructions for Men:
1) Wait until Saturday, drive to auto parts store and buy a case of
filter, kitty litter, hand cleaner and a scented tree, write a check
2) Stop by 7 - 11 and buy a case of beer, write a check for $20,
3) Open a beer
and drink it.
4) Jack car up. Spend 30 minutes looking for jack stands.
5) Find jack stands under kid's pedal car.
6) In frustration, open another beer and drink it.
7) Place drain pan under engine.
8) Look for 9/16 box end wrench.
9) Give up and use crescent wrench.
10) Unscrew drain plug.
11) Drop drain plug in pan of hot oil: splash hot oil on you in
12) Crawl out from under car to wipe hot oil off of face and arms.
kitty litter on spilled oil.
13) Have another beer while watching oil drain.
14) Spend 30 minutes looking for oil filter wrench.
15) Give up; crawl under car and hammer a screwdriver through oil
and twist off.
16) Crawl out from under car with dripping oil filter splashing oil
everywhere from
oles. Cleverly hide old oil filter among trash in
can to avoid environmental penalties. Drink a beer.
17) Buddy shows up; finish case of beer with him. Decide to finish
change tomorrow so you can go see his new garage door opener.
18) Sunday: Skip church because "I gotta finish the oil change."
pan full of old oil out from underneath car. Cleverly dump oil in
hole in
back yard instead of taking it back to Autozone to recycle.
19) Throw kitty litter on oil spilled during step 18.
20) Beer? No, drank it all yesterday.
21) Walk to 7-11; buy beer.
22) Install new oil filter making sure to apply a thin coat of oil
gasket surface.
23) Dump first quart of fresh oil into engine.
24) Remember drain plug from step
25) Hurry to find drain plug in drain pan.
26) Remember that the used oil is buried in a hole in the back yard,
along with drain plug.
27) Drink beer.
28) Shovel out hole and sift oily mud for drain plug. Re-shovel
dirt into hole. Steal sand from kids sandbox to cleverly cover oily
of ground and avoid environmental penalties. Wash drain plug
in lawnmower gas.
29) Discover that first quart of fresh oil is now on the floor.
kitty litter on oil spill.
30) Drink beer.
31) Crawl under car getting kitty litter into eyes. Wipe eyes with
rag used to clean drain plug. Slip with stupid crescent wrench
drain plug and bang knuckles on frame.
32) Bang head on floorboards in reaction to
step 31.
33) Begin cussing fit.
34) Throw stupid crescent wrench.
35) Cuss for additional 10 minutes because wrench hit bowling
36) Beer.
37) Clean up hands and forehead and bandage as required t o stop
38) Beer.
39) Beer.
40) Dump in five fresh quarts of oil.
41) Beer.
42) Lower car from jack stands.
43) Accidentally crush remaining case of new motor oil.
44) Move car back to apply more kitty litter to fresh oil spilled
steps 23 - 43.
45) Beer.
46) Test drive car.
47) Get pulled over: arrested for driving under the influence.
48) Car gets impounded.
49) Call loving wife, make bail.
50) 12 hours later, get car from impound yard.
Money spent:
Parts $50.00
Impound fee $75.00
Bail $1500.00
Beer $40.00
Total - - $4,165.00
But you know the job was done right!
that appears accurate
American By Birth, Southern By the Grace Of God
i quit that a long time ago.after i got the beer i never made it home.
you got to kill it to grill it...Ted Nugent
That's where I have the advantage by not drinking beer.
You only have the rights you are willing to fight for.I Like 1911's.
I know its supposed to be humor, but I sure can relate to alot of that
you forgot about a lube job ,you know spend 10 mins trying to find the grease gun were you flung it last time you did it. finding grease etc those @#$% fitting.
I am shocked and appalled. <g> A gathering of manly men who build guns and grunt and build things that make loud noise and blow up, and you jest about oil changes? The picture may be accurate, but we should revel in the oil under our fingernails, exhalt in that first gush of hot oil as it pours all over your hand as you try vainly to get the drain plug out, and sing the sounds of manliness that comes from owning a race jack just to pump up the front end of the wife's minivan once every three months or 3000 miles. These things should bring out the inner-neaderthal in us, not be cause for lightsided humor.
So what if I own five oil filter wrenches in my quest for "the right one"? So what if I have a Dymo label maker just to print the next due oil change and stick it under the door seal? The manly side of life is escaping us.....
Retired US Navy
NRA Life Member -- NAHC Life Member
"Take, sink, burn, or destroy the enemy fleet": Lord St.Vincent's orders to Nelson off Toulon, 21 May 1798
Pretty much spells it out, huh?
Done it....
Ask questions first; Distance? Windage? Elevation?
""...when you capture spoils from the enemy, they must be used as rewards, so that all your men may have a keen desire to fight, each on his own account""
- Sun Tzu
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- Many find it hard to disconnect, even when on holiday
- Westin Dublin hotel lets users swap cell phones for "detox survival kit"
- "Digital detox" next big thing, according to travel industry report
- But many guests still prefer hotel wi-fi to ditching technology
With the advent of smartphones we've become used to being constantly connected, even when we're on the road or on vacation. But now a growing number of hotels are adding "digital detox" packages to their roster of offerings.
Detox packages are nothing new. For decades, hotels and vacation retreats have enticed guests to "clean out," often with the help of a specialized diet plan and fitness regimens (with a massage thrown in for good measure). These days, the concept is being pushed to help us disconnect from technology. The World Travel Market Global Trends Report even listed digital detox as one of the next big trends to hit the hospitality industry in the coming year.
The push has come on the heels of increasing reports of travelers' inability to "unplug." A recent Google survey found that in the United States, 80% of smartphone users almost never leave their home without their device, while a TripAdvisor survey found nearly half of mobile owners use their phone to augment their vacation (e.g. taking travel photos, researching restaurants, and so on).
"We've witnessed the increased dependency people now have on their electronic devices," notes Andrew Henning, the general manager at The Westin Dublin, in Ireland.
In March, the hotel introduced a digital detox package to combat this gadget addiction (recently classified in the media as "nomophobia"). Guests that partake in the package stash their electronic devices in a safe, and in exchange get a detox survival kit, which includes a board game, a walking map, a tree-planting kit, and other reminders that life exists beyond the confines of an iPad.
Via Yoga, a company that hosts yoga retreats in Mexico and Costa Rica, feels so strongly about the need for its guests to unplug that it decided to offer a 15% discount as an incentive for anyone willing to give up their iPhone.
"In the last couple of years, people have started carrying their phones and tablets with them all the time," notes Suzie Cavassa, the company founder.
"Our customers were even using them at dinner, or when hanging out by the pool," she says. "They were so preoccupied that they were missing out on the experiences they were paying for."
For guests that take the detox option (about 15 per season), Cavassa will lock away their devices and give them an emergency number, so that if someone does really need to reach them, they're not completely out of touch.
"If someone needs to get hold of you, they can. But you're not working or checking Facebook; you're just experiencing the moment, checking out the sunset, or having a great conversation with someone you just met."
Cavassa admits that it takes a few days for most guests to stop feeling antsy as a result of the separation from their devices. Physical activities, like surfing and yoga, help make the transition easier, she notes.
"Surfing is the type of activity that forces you to be in the present," she says. "There's no way you're thinking about Facebook or what you have to do at work when a giant wave comes at you."
Via Yoga's detox package is popular, but other venues offering similar packages admit that while there's interest, they're not flooded with bookings.
The Hotel Monaco Chicago provides guests with a "black-out" option, whereby they surrender their gadgets to reception upon checking in.
"We were constantly hearing from guests how they loved that the Monaco was an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city," says Marco Scherer, the hotel's general manager. "We decided to allow our guests the option to experience the ultimate seclusion by voluntarily forfeiting all methods of electronic communication at check-in."
Though guests are intrigued by the package, Scherer says very few actually opt to give up their devices.
"Most guests prefer our free wi-fi," he admits.
Henning says the same is true at the Westin. While guests from as far afield as Belgium, France, Poland and South Korea have called and expressed interest in the package, none have yet booked it.
He says: "We have found that guests are intrigued by the idea of detoxing from their electronic devices, but are not quite willing to make the commitment to a full digital detox."


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Original post made by Tom Cushing, Danville, on Jan 23, 2013
Interestingly, there were 53 appearances of the term "we," and only two of the word "I." You can read it here: Web Link or see it here (after a commercial): Web Link If you love the language, check it out.
o -- o -- o -- o
But I digress. ;-) The coming conversation about gun violence may be the most important we will have as a nation, and it'll be useful from the outset to avoid a threshold misconception. That is that a constitutional protection found in the Bill of Rights cannot be limited in any way, without being lost completely. The right at issue, of course, is found in the Second Amendment. It reads as follows, in its entirety:
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
A bit of history: the former colonists, as they debated the scope of their new government, were loathe to substitute a new tyrant for the King whose Redcoats they had recently routed. So, would they be loosely affiliated or tightly bound to a central government -- and if the latter, how could they be protected from an over-reaching "new boss" (same as the old boss)? The Bill of Rights – protections for individuals against the powerful predatory instincts of their government – ensued. Each has been interpreted many times by the Supreme Court, and every one of them has limitations of one sort or another.
I have profound respect for the First Amendment, for instance, and consider it to be the single most fundamental guardian of our liberties as a free People. A few parts of its several protections come pretty close to being absolute limits on the power of government. Yet even its guarantees are subject to many reasonable restrictions – political messages, for example, can be banned from city streets, if blared from sound trucks at 3 AM. And you famously can't falsely yell "Fire" in a crowded theater, without punitive consequences. There is generally some balancing of the legitimate rights of individuals with those of the broader society. Indeed, there has only ever been one Supreme, if memory serves, who believed in so-called First Amendment absolutism (Hugo Black).
So it is with every other Bill of Rights protection, from searches-and-seizures to self-incrimination, and including, the right to keep and bear arms. In fact, the Second Amendment has long been considered the Constitution's "red-headed step-child," because its case law is sparse and its jurisprudence so relatively under-developed.
That is because for most of our history, the Court held that the so-called "militia" clause controlled the "rights" clause – such that the Amendment's effect was limited to matters involving those sort-of proto-military units, which were akin to a national guard before there was a standing army. Gun-control laws, then, were fought-over solely on the basis of whether they were a good idea, and not on whether they abridged a constitutional freedom.
Then in 2008, a 5-4 majority of the Roberts Court overturned that precedent, holding in the DC v. Heller case that individuals do have a constitutional right to their guns. Two years ago, the same majority elevated that right to "fundamental" status, meaning that the Court will require some as-yet-undefined but serious showing of a governmental interest before it will allow limitation of that right. But nowhere did the Court state that this spanking new right was absolute, or that no countervailing governmental interest could overcome it. They easily could have done so if they believed it.
It is an indication of just how under-developed the thinking is in this area that we don't have such a test in-place. Nor do we know upper limit to the lethality of the weaponry covered by the right. While I'd prefer "musket," Justice Scalia in an interview ruled out tanks (only because they can't be "borne"), but not bazookas, or surface-to-air missiles ("…that will have to be decided."). The point being that most of the law of the Second Amendment has yet to be written, and it almost certainly won't contain any "absolute" language. So, when you hear a speaker wax rhapsodic about an assault on our sacred Second Amendment traditions, or the like – that's your first clue that the speech had its beginnings in pasture leavings.
Postscript: I wrote most of this yesterday – honest – and on today's news, right on cue, comes a report of Wayne La Pierre of the National Rifle Association calling the Second Amendment – wait for it – "Absolute!"
So my question is this: I am not a guns guy personally, but I know and have deep respect for several responsible gun enthusiasts. So tell me, gun folk – does the NRA really represent you in this conversation? Is there no other organization that has a better strategy than to stake its claim on the far side of sanity and snarl at anyone who approaches? This would seem to be a perfect opportunity for such an outfit to come in, advocate for a reasonable approach over which we can all break bread, and "absolutely" steal the thunder of the NRA. Does such a group exist? Shouldn't it?
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It'll be hiking and general outdoors season again soon, and I want to direct readers' attention to Susan Savod's excellent article about Lyme Disease and associated ailments "So Sick From a Tick," which appeared in this fine publication back in the ink-on-paper era. It went 'viral' among folks with mysterious ailments, and Sue has received appreciative feedback from all over the continent, and beyond. The most important things you can learn are prevention and early treatment so that it never gets a head start. Her article is here: Web Link
a resident of Alamo
on Jan 27, 2013 at 9:26 am
"Posted by Opine Carey, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Jan 26, 2013 at 9:10 am
Talk about begging the question..."
Yeah, OC (Opie?), Nobody seems to want to identify with the NRA stance, and yet everyone acknowledges the organization's incredible influence. So I guess it's easiest for the membership to just keep their heads down, their powder dry, and let the NRA draw the critics' fire for the time being.
And it IS a very big bunch of questions. So next, we'll break it down into separate elements and see if there's any discussion to be had about those, more individually.
a resident of San Ramon
on Jan 27, 2013 at 12:42 pm
"Nobody wants to identify with the NRA stance..." ?
You really need to get out more.
a resident of Alamo
on Jan 28, 2013 at 6:29 am
True. Does that about cover it?
a resident of San Ramon
on Jan 28, 2013 at 5:12 pm
Why not expound on why Napolitano has put in for over 7000 assault guns. Our founding fathers were aware of the possibility of narcissistic elitists like Obama et al. I'm waiting for the great photo op when Feinstein goes to Oakland, stands on a car, and demands the gang bangers turn in their weapons. Lol!!!!!
a resident of Alamo
on Jan 28, 2013 at 6:07 pm
@ Dale: do you know for whose use Homeland Security wants to deploy those guns? If it's to ensure that Border Guards or others in harm's way aren't out-gunned, is that not a good thing in your eyes?
If this is just a cheap shot to try to make hay out of the fact that the feds buy weapons -- well, then I guess I'm not the ONLY one around here who needs to get out more.
Anyway, the floor is yours -- expound away!


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They didn't sign DeRosa? When did he go to SF?
I would have signed Lackey to be the 3rd or 4th starter instead of trading Melky for Vasquez.
I would have brought back Damon to DH instead of Nick Johnson.
We need a LF... Gardener is not the answer and we're running out of options.
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