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Lenovo unveiled its IdeaPad Yoga 11, IdeaPad Yoga 13, IdeaTab Lynx and ThinkPad Twist
Windows 8 will be here in a little over two weeks, and Lenovo is prepared to show off its new spread of devices that will run Microsoft's newest operating system.
Today, Lenovo unveiled its IdeaPad Yoga 11, IdeaPad Yoga 13, ThinkPad Twist and IdeaTab Lynx -- all
Windows 8-powered convertibles
. Lenovo is betting big that customers will want convertibles over traditional laptops or tablets, since convertibles combine the best of both worlds.
IdeaPad Yoga 11
The IdeaPad Yoga 11 is an 11.6-inch Windows RT device with a display that flips 360 degrees backwards, transforming the laptop into a tablet with a stand, if needed. Under the hood, the Yoga 11 is packing a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, 2GB of RAM, up to 64GB of storage, a 1366x768 display resolution, a 720p webcam, two USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI port, a card reader, 802.11n and Bluetooth 4.0.
You can pick up a Yoga 11 starting at $799. It's available in Silver Gray and Clementine Orange.
IdeaPad Yoga 13
The IdeaPad Yoga 13, like the Yoga 11, flips 360 backwards to turn the laptop into a tablet-like device. It also comes in Silver Gray and Clementine Orange, but most other specs are completely different. For starters, the Yoga 13 has a 13.3-inch display and runs Windows 8. It also has Intel Core i5 and i7 processors with Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of solid-state storage, a 1600x900 resolution, a 720p webcam, USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, an HDMI port, a card reader, 802.11n and Bluetooth 4.0.
The Yoga 13's price will start at $1,099.
ThinkPad Twist
Twist does exactly what the name indicates -- the display flips down and twists to cover the keyboard, turning the laptop into a tablet. It has a 12.5-inch display, 1366x768 resolution, Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors with Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics, up to 8GB of RAM, a 720p webcam, two USB 3.0 ports, 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabit Ethernet, Mini DisplayPort, Mini HDMI port and three storage options: 320GB HDD, 500GB HDD or 128GB SDD.
The Twist starts at $849.
IdeaTab Lynx
The IdeaTab Lynx is basically a tablet with optional keyboard dock, turning the device into a laptop. The display is 11.6 inches and it features a Clover Trail-based Intel Atom Z2760 processor, 2GB of DDR2, 32GB/64GB storage options, 2 MP front-facing camera, a 1366x768 resolution, Micro USB 2.0 port, Micro HDMI port, microSD card slot, 802.11n and Bluetooth 4.0.
The starting price for the Lynx is $599 for the tablet alone, but adding the keyboard dock will cost an additional $149.
Source: Lenovo
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The cup that sits on top of the other cups in the game dangerball (kind of like beer pong). When this cup is made not only do you have to drink the beer that is in that cup like beer pong, but your whole team has to take a shot of alcohol. The alcohol could be any kind you have in the house; vodka, 151, whiskey, and so on.
Team1: (after making the dangercup) OH YEAH! Take a shot and slam that cup.
Team2: We'll use the beer to chase our shots.
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1) Someone who lives in the Swan Lake Trailer Park in Mira Loma, CA. It is a gated community designed to keep the people in. 2) Someone who would be the absolute last person to attend a ballet or high school. 3) The antithesis of the graceful swan, Swan Lakers are more like inbred Ugly Ducklings.
Jerry Springer won't take no Swan Lakers.
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C.- North Carolina fell by just six points in a 21-16 loss to visiting Arizona State Friday night at Carmichael Arena. Five Tar Heels claimed victories, including a 13-4 major decision by No. 19-ranked sophomore Evan Henderson at 141 pounds over Arizona State's Matt Kraus. The North Carolina wrestlers will return to action Sunday at the Wolfpack Open.
Friday night's match started at 133 pounds with North Carolina's Joey Ward earning three Tar Heel team points in a 10-5 decision over Shane McGough. The sophomore began his Carolina dual career with two quick takedowns in the first period, releasing his opponent on each occasion. Ward secured his victory in the second period, earning points for near falls on three different occasions.
Henderson dominated Kraus to gain four points for the Tar Heels, making it a 7-0 margin over the Sun Devils. Henderson had the first takedown of the match and after back-to-back reversals, maintained control for the majority of the period. He was awarded points for near falls twice; once after his opponent had chosen bottom, the second after he earned a reversal.
Nathan Hoffer claimed the first Sun Devil win in a 9-7 decision over Carolina redshirt freshman Christian Barber. Barber was taken down first, but responded with an escape and takedown of his own in the first period. The second period moved the score in Hoffer's favor, with Hoffer earning three near fall points off of a takedown. Barber recorded an escape and takedown in the third period, but the score reflected a two-point deficit due to riding time.
Arizona State's Codey Combs earned a close 5-3 decision over sophomore transfer Chris Mears, pushing the team score within one point, 7-6. Combs had a steady upper hand over Mears in the first two periods, with Mears earning all his points in the third period. Mears matched Combs's takedown and escape, but Combs reversed Mears as time was running out in the match to claim the victory.
Redshirt freshman John Staudenmayer distanced the Tar Heels from the Sun Devils with a 6-2 decision over Parker Madl at 165 pounds. With a takedown, three points for a near fall and an escape, Staudenmayer took a 6-0 lead after two periods. He was taken down in the third to win 6-2, improving the Tar Heel team score to ten compared to Arizona State's six.
Blake Stauffer of Arizona State pinned North Carolina's Frank Abbondanza, a sophomore, in the third period to earn a Sun Devil team lead 12-10. The match was in Stauffer's favor, going into the third period, 4-0, before he secured the pin at 174 pounds with 14 seconds left in the match.
Sophomore Alex Utley helped the Tar Heels back to a 13-12 lead with a 13-6 deicision over Sun Devil Kevin Radford. Utley came back from a 4-2 deficit in the first period to an 8-6 lead after two periods. A stalling call on Radford produced an additional point for Utley in the match.
Antonio Giorgio, a redshirt sophomore who placed second in the Hokie Open last weekend, fell to Arizona State's Jake Meredith in a 6-4 decision. After Giorgio recorded the first takedown, his momentum was stopped by an illegal hold call. Meredith followed up with a reversal to gain the upper hand after the first period. Giorgio could not return form the 5-2 deficit after two periods, although he earned a takedown in the third. The Sun Devils gained a 15-13 lead with this win and held on to win the dual.
No. 9 Levi Cooper earned a pin over Tar Heel redshirt freshman Jake Barnhart at heavyweight. Cooper recorded six points before pinning Barnhart with 42 seconds remaining in the third period. This pin secured the Arizona State victory, improving the Sun Devils to a nine-point margin, 21-13.
Freshman Nathan Kraisser posted a 10-5 victory over Dalton Miller of Arizona State. Kraisser had the first takedown of the match in the first period and earned two points for a near fall. He took down Miller again in the second period after a Miller escape. His lead was diminished by two Sun Devil takedowns in the third period, to finish with a 10-5 victory. His win provided the final 21-16 tally in favor of Arizona State.
The Tar Heels will next appear at the Wolfpack Open Sunday. Their next home dual will take place Jan. 18 against Virginia.
133 - Joey Ward (NC) over Shane McGough (ASU) Dec, 15-10 - ASU 0, NC 3
141 - #19 Evan Henderson (NC) over Matt Kraus (ASU) MD, 13-4 - ASU 0, NC 7
149 - Nathan Hoffer (ASU) over Christian Barber (NC) Dec, 9-7 - ASU 3, NC 7
157 - Codey Combs (ASU) over Chris Mears (NC) Dec, 5-3 - ASU 6, NC 7
165 - John Staudenmayer (NC) over Parker Madl (ASU) Dec, 6-2 - ASU 6, NC 10
174 - Blake Stauffer (ASU) over Frank Abbondanza (NC) Pin, 6:46 - ASU 12, NC 10
184 - Alex Utley (NC) over Kevin Radford (ASU) Dec, 13-6 - ASU 12, NC 13
197 - Jake Meredith (ASU) over Antonio Giorgio (NC) Dec, 6-4 - ASU 15, NC 13
HWT - #9 Levi Cooper(ASU) over Jake Barnhart (NC) Pin, 6:18 - ASU 21, NC 13
125 - Nathan Kraisser (NC) over Dalton Miller (ASU) Dec, 10-5 - ASU 21, NC 16


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Hey guys & gals,
Looking to compile a list of songs that are often played during Giants game at Metlife. I know the basics..
Hells Bells
Back in the New York Groove
If anyone can add to the list I would greatly appreciate it. Looking to start a playlist on my IPod.
Rock, Rap.. Don't be shy.. Please include everything!


text: I did not list pairs before 1970 (Kennedys with world silver or Ludingtons with world bronze because I never even watched their tapes). So this poll begins at 1971 and does not include current pairs (or those who split and are skating with other partners). Who are your 3 most favorite US pairs from the past? I have tried to limit it to those with at least a top 10 finish, but you can pick any pair that you like, regardless of world/Olympic placement. I will remember to make it multiple choice this time.


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Big "T",
the only thing that is not wishful thinking is....
3-5% loss rate & 10 avg in the almonds. That is not wishful thinking. lol
keith writes:
3-5% loss rate & 10 avg in the almonds. That is not wishful thinking.
what I was suggesting in my prior post keith was that often time the language gets a bit confusing and somefolks might think (incorrectly I might add) that a drone producing hive and a drone mother hive is one and the same thing. I think perhaps I know what you were suggesting in the prior comment concerning drone hives (maybe).
with out a doubt your results (stated) are to be commended... it should be pointed out that on MANY OCCASIONS in the beekeeping world average does necessarily mean average of a population but an average calculated from a portion or fragment of a population. a bit more robust number (for either 'populations') might be the addition of standard deviation estimate to provide folks with a better feel for variation around 'the average'.
Well said Big T,
I think there is way too much fluff on this "mother drone hives". I do just fine with PLENTY of good strong regular hives for mating.
I can do fine without all the fluff, that dam fluff factor.
mother drone hive fluff, yea that the ticket.
I read where one of those 'science type persons' estimated how many 'drone mother hives' were required to saturate an area with drones for a large queen rearing operation. the number equated to an undoable task. for myself (beyond my own little efforts in selecting for drone mother hives) I somewhat to highly rely on my good neighbors bring in lots of excellent, resistant, honey collecting hives in large number and setting them about me in almost every direction. works for me....
My APH last year was 165 lb. Not bad with starting with 2# packages. I had 12 splits last year that produce 43 boxes of comb honey. Honey making is almost all in the queen. You have to have a queen that can produce a alot of bees when you need them.
hmm okay must have misread that.
if you are raising and makeing splits, why aren't you raising your own queens? at 15.00 each it would pay, you can raise 30 queens with about 4 hours work..... probably less time if you have a big surplus of bees and set up a queen area...... most of that time is spent setting up the mateing nucs....
The man is probably working 60 plus hours a week. He's averaging a reasonable amount of honey. He's selling some bees probably at a slightly better price than what he paid for them. This is a time when somebody is willing to give him 50-60 dollars for a package (I'm guessing). but he needs a queen. He doesn't need more work he needs a queen so he can get the $60. If he runs into a spell of bad weather he doen not have queens to sell packages. So being the sharp business man that he is, he shells out the $15 knowing that he can get $60 for his package after some effort. He does that way because it works and it is relatively predictable.
Philisophically and spiritually speaking I don't like the system because he depopulates in the fall. From a business point of view it's a great system. No overwintering hassles and losses. High school kids with a little training can help dump the packages. It's the best return of honey per hour of labour. No old queens. Hunting and fishing in the fall if you are into that kind of thing. Mexico in the winter, I personally prefer Brazil but that's another story for another day.
All you gotta do is go to Brazil and you'll understand. No word of a lie.
tahiti ain't got nothin' on rio.
jean- marc
You got it and understand the time and money deal. 3# packages for $75, OK I have to spend a little to make a little. Most people only see the end product and can't see all the work that goes in to it.
By spraying syrup where the bees need to use it, the bees build up ever fast. What takes me 10 min. would take the bees weeks to do. Time is money when your trying to make a living. I must be doing something right, almost 30 years in the business.
If you don't have a surplus of bees in 5 weeks your not doing something right. Or you need to get better QUEENS! I'll sell you one for $20.
o/o Ron Householder
we got some returned 50 gal drums the other day with your labels on them, you seem to get around a bit.
even if its only about Afriacanized bees.......... lets hear it Jean Marc
don't get me wrong never sad you were doing anything wrong, just trying to understand it....... might be something in there valuable for me also....
A few questions.... one what do you do with the bees in the fall???? kick them out ? kill them?? sell them off???
And you spray the frames with syrup... very interesting I could see how that might help packages be ready to shake a lot quicker, as nectar and pollen are in short supply early here....
you also mention your honey poundage numbers which seemed odd ot me but i could see that if yoru takeing all the honey, I leave 100 lbs on each hive so I could see that as a plus.
The syrup, what kind of mix and how many frames?? and how do you spray it??
Don't get me wrong, not trying to be critical at all just trying to follow....... if i could get that kind of buildup from packages I would be delerious!.... generaly pollen paties in feb and by may 1 I can shake out packaes or splits off of 2 year old hives.
thanks for the insights..
honeyhouseholder writes:
sprayed frames full of syrup and reset boxes so the hives are ready for the packages in the sping.
do you do this by hand or do you employ a pump/sump (I seem to recall that at one time kelley sold a bit of equipment to do this???).
would you mind providing some further detail about the concentration (1 to 1 or 2 to 1) of the syrup?


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Town Square
PW further restricting community dialogue?
Original post made by tax revolt 2, Country Fair, on Apr 5, 2009
For the last two weeks, the letters to the editor have not been posted as articles on pleasantonweekly.com. This prevents the letters from having town square threads started on them. I wonder why the change? If PW gets to select which letters it prints, and then prevents town square forums on them, then it defeats the publisher's goal of having open dialogue. as Gina said: "The purpose of Town Square is to have a community forum where people are not afraid to ask tough questions and bring things to community members and leaders without fear of reprisal."
I respect PW's right to do what it wants. But not practicing what you preach is a sure fire way to lose credibility.
But that's OK, one only needs to copy the letter into a new Town Square Forum posting.
Comments (27)
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on Apr 5, 2009 at 5:10 pm
The slanted reporting of the Pleasanton Weekly is just now coming to light? Please...
a resident of Livermore
on Apr 5, 2009 at 8:55 pm
It getting more and more like Argentina before the Bloody War!
Pleasanton Weekly staff reporter
on Apr 5, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Emily West is a registered user.
This was not intentional, there is something wrong with the backend coding. I'll ask our IT people about it tomorrow morning. Thanks for letting us know.
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on Apr 5, 2009 at 9:54 pm
"This was not intentional."
Emily -- do you really think us all stupid?
a resident of Country Fair
on Apr 6, 2009 at 5:01 am
tax revolt 2 is a registered user.
Emily -
Thank you for the quick reply and for looking into the matter.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 6, 2009 at 8:45 am
Tax Revolt 2, Cholo, Another Gatetree resident and others,
If you will read today's editor's blog, you will see that Jeb Bing chose to publicize my name along with my blog name. I did not give him permission to do so and nowhere in any of the information provided by the Pleasanton Weekly is there any indication that the PW will publish real names.
He didn't like the fact that I contacted the owners of the Pleasanton Weekly about the way he was reporting on the parcel tax, and most particularly, that he did not disclose the fact that his wife is employeed by PUSD (at Foothill).
I'm not really concerned that he published my name. I had planned to do so once I got my hands on all the records I've asked PUSD to provide.
But all of you might want to consider that Jeb Bing could do the same to you.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 6, 2009 at 9:26 am
I for one, have all the faith in the world in Jeb and his staff. They are being as fair as they possibly can on this tax issue. I'm sure Jeb and Gina are being transparent and we should just trust them to do their JOBS.
(Thanks for the "heads-up" Ann. I didn't know they could find out who I was. I will probably play it safe now.)
a resident of Amador Valley High School
on Apr 6, 2009 at 11:53 am
WOW. Just Wow.
Dare I say more now that we have an answer to the questions that were asked long ago of the PW if postings are truly anonymous?
I have enjoyed these blogs since discovering them a year or so ago for the dialogue they allowed. But I will be thinking twice before posting in the future you can be sure of that!
a resident of Mohr Park
on Apr 6, 2009 at 12:06 pm
It's too bad it took something like a frequent poster's outing to make at least one person think twice before posting here. Maybe if more people thought twice there wouldn't be as many nasty, personal comments, as much name-calling, or even just the thoughtless disregard and lack of respect for someone else's opinion shown more and more frequently on this blog.
a resident of Amador Valley High School
on Apr 6, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Just so we are clear here---I seldom post, I have NEVER called anyone a name or used insulting adjectives and do not condone such behavior.
But I do have my own opinions and sometimes choose to share my thoughts on these forums. However, with this new disclosure that there is no real anonymity, I will think twice before posting any thought I have, no matter how civil my presentation.
And that is a shame that we can no longer have a level of comfort in anonymous dialogue.
a resident of Jensen Tract
on Apr 6, 2009 at 1:04 pm
I think it is terrible that the Pleasanton Weekly did that. Purposefully doing that is very vindictive of this "publication" or should we call it what it is, which is a tabloid.
a resident of Livermore
on Apr 6, 2009 at 1:19 pm
So many of my posts have been deleted so when it happens to others it doesn't seem to be such a big deal. Now that it's happening to everybody, it's starting to look and feel more and more like Argentina prior to the Bloody War. Plutonians may be outed but you haven't disappeard...yet!
I could care less who you are Ann but I do understand your upset at being outed. nasty nasty nasty players... When the media can control your speech, does it matter if you're registerd?
a resident of Avila
on Apr 6, 2009 at 1:24 pm
The editor, by disclosing the actual name of a poster who wished to be anonymous, violated Embarcadero Publishing's own TERMS OF USE policy!!!
"You agree not to disclose personal information about another person, nor post anything that misleads others as to the source of the posting."
a resident of Avila
on Apr 6, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Oh yes, and let's not forget that disclosing the actual name of the poster violated the publisher's so called privacy policy -- "All personal information you provide is kept confidential and not shared with any third parties."
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on Apr 6, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Ann Martin;
I was shocked when I read the Editor's Blog! I would venture to say this is inappropriate if not bordering in illegal.
As Tom pointed out, this action directly violates Embarcadero Publishing's own TERMS OF USE policy. Know a good lawyer?
a resident of Livermore
on Apr 6, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Call the ACLU for a Free Opinion!
a resident of Livermore
on Apr 6, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Call the ACLU for a Free Opinion!
a resident of Amador Valley High School
on Apr 6, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Was the original message changed? When I read Jeb's entry, there was no mention of a name. The message used a registered name, something like "save our schools," a name I see often in relation to the parcel tax blogs.
a resident of Val Vista
on Apr 6, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Parent of Two is a registered user.
In order, the "Full Disclosure" editorial with comments was:
1. Edited after about five comments to remove an "anonymous" poster's real name
2. Parsed (per my suggestion) to just have the disclosure and no additional incriminating statements and scapegoating
3. Deleted entirely
All this was done in the span of about three hours earlier today. It was all very exciting and breathtaking in a rubbernecking kind of way.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 6, 2009 at 5:30 pm
I was "outted" because I contacted Embarcadero Publishing about the fact that Jeb Bing had not disclosed his personal/financial ties to PUSD. In his blog entry, which has since been removed, Mr. Bing noted that I felt that he should distance himself from the parcel tax discussion because of his ties. While this is somewhat true (I actually suggested that the editorial page is the appropriate place for an editor's personal opinion, not in the news articles), my primary concern was that Mr. Bing had not disclosed pertinent information that would allow readers to balance Mr. Bing's personal connections against the tone and selection of his articles. Had he done so from the onset, I would have felt he'd fulfilled his journalistic responsibilities. No where in his post did Mr. Bing address/counter any of the statements I had posted.
There was no need for Mr. Bing to identify me or for him to identify anyone who posts on the blogs. I think all those who post have an expectation that the privacy policy published by the Pleasanton Weekly will be followed. With the exception of Mr. Bing, I believe bolggers can rely on this expectation, and I expect the Pleasanton Weekly President and Embarcadero Publishing will have a conversation with Mr. Bing about his actions. I can only surmise that Mr. Bing chose to publish my real name in an effort to intimidate me or any others who post opinions with which he disagrees.
While the purpose of his blog was to do what he had been asked to do - disclose his ties to PUSD - he did that in his two opening sentences. The remaining 1000 or so words was a resume of sorts and another editorial.
When I registered, I did not provide my real name, nor my real address. Mr Bing had to do some work to connect my blogger name with my real name.
Once the Pleasanton Weekly President was made aware (not by me, someone else saw Mr. Bing's blog first) that Mr. Bing had violated the Pleasanto Weekly's privacy policy, she removed identifying names and later removed the entire blog. She did this after talking with me and has my support.
Cholo, I have the ACLU's number and I'm not afraid to use it! But first I will allow the Pleasanton Weekly President the opportunity to handle this incident appropriately.
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on Apr 6, 2009 at 5:47 pm
I come to the PW forum frequently, but very rarely post. I read Mr. Bing's Disclosure Editorial this morning and couldn't help but post my shock and surprise at his lack of judgement by Outting you. Moments later the entire thread was removed, I hope you saved/printed it. In the past, I have really enjoyed reading articles by Mr. Bing, his choice to behave with spite towards you was a total shock, you responded and continue to respond with grace and style. Keep your head up and keep bringing us the facts.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 6, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Dear Seeing Things,
Thank you for your kind words. I have received dozens of emails and phone calls today from many people I know in the community who regardless of how they feel about the parcel tax, all agree that Mr. Bing crossed an ethical line in a big way.
They are appalled at his behavior. Many are now concerned about the integrity of the Pleasanton Weekly, but I assured them, and hope to continue to assure all bloggers that Mr. Bing's actions are not condoned by the PW President, and they can and should feel confident that other PW Staff members will not do as Mr. Bing did.
Mr. Bing's "outing" of me will have no effect on what I post or how often I post.
The only effect Mr. Bing's behavior has had on me is to reinforce my concerns about his objectivity.
Again thank you for your response!
a resident of Downtown
on Apr 6, 2009 at 9:39 pm
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
T. Roosevelt 23 April 1910
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 6, 2009 at 10:03 pm
doglover is a registered user.
Is your post equating Jeb Bing to a strong man who stumbles?
a resident of Downtown
on Apr 6, 2009 at 11:32 pm
For Violated,
Your posts have always been informative and respectful. You are absolutely correct that Jeb had an obligation to disclose his connection before making any statements at all about the parcel tax. He is entitled to an opinion, without regard for his wife's job, but as the editor he is ethically required to disclose his connections.
When I read his statement this morning and saw your name in print I literally came up out of my chair in anger, astounded that he could be so vindictive and such a fool. I have subsequently written to the publisher and asked for her response. His resignation is, frankly, what I think should be the result of his willfull and deliberate actions.
None of this has any further connection to the parcel tax issue. This is an issue of misconduct that was clearly premeditated if it took effort for him to track you down. I admire your strength and dignity after what he did. I am certain that my anger would have reduced me to equally vindictive -- and also inappropriate -- actions. Thanks for informing all of us of the facts that some of us were not able to uncover on our own.
Now we can wait to see if Embarcadero Publishing values ethics and honesty as much as they proclaim.
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on Apr 7, 2009 at 5:30 pm
This violation of the rules demands action. Mr. Bing should either resign or be fired to reduce the possibility that readers of the weekly will become former readers of the weekly.
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And most of the time we needn't know anything at all about deeper mechanisms. Jacob describes it in the Old testament, the medieval 'put best to best' says it all. Darwin studied pigeon breeders - none of these people had a clue about genes. But they recognised the phenomenem of inherited traits.
So; this is not complicated. And there is little need for anything more complicated. However, given that we have a number-one identified primary enemy -varroa - to which non-treatment beekeeping is 99% directed (non-treatment largely means no varroa treatments) it is often useful and definitely interesting to some to look more closely as well at the mechanisms by which bees become and maintain resistance to varroa. Again, 99% of that conversation is - not all beekeepers understand - basically a simple breeding issue. Breeding (selection) is necessary; treating (an openly mating species) amounts to the very opposite of sound breeding practice.
So the main topic of interest is the way natural selection and deliberate breeding techniques allow treatment-free beekeeping in the face of the presence of varroa.
And the main objective I feel is to explore and discuss these things in a way that is focussed and accessible to as many beekeepers as possible. I try to K.I.S.S.
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Original post made by Don Flint, another community, on Jan 19, 2012
After a number of other people's posts on this site are attributed to me I feel compelled to set the record straight. Perhaps the fact that I am one of the very few who use their name when posting causes a few people to assume anything they don't like should be attributed to me. Ironic and somewhat counter-intuitive.
With recent Piepho related posts we see [removed because it contained information that cannot be verified by us or the commenter] (aka: "Informed Resident"), [removed for reason stated above]
One wonders how often politicians, their staff, and their appointees use aliases to promote their benefactors. [removed] and Mary appear smart enough to realize that as an appointee of Ms. Nejedly Piepho his defense of her may appear somewhat tainted. I think they're right but wouldn't it be refreshing to hear from a Piepho supporter who has not personally benefited from her authority to appoint.
And as far as that authority to appoint, let's not forget Mary's willingness to push the edges.
Recall that the BOS was forced to severely limit her (and her colleagues' ongoing appointment authority after the [removed because information here is not reflected document] There's a Grand Jury report on that one Web Link
And before you respond [removed], I am well aware that you don't believe that had anything to do with her. Just a wild string of coincidences and hardly any fingerprints, right?
Out in Discovery Bay we watched as Dave Piepho brought the local district to a stalemate so that his wife could appoint Brian Dawson to the DB-CSD. The other board members were adamantly against Dawson's appointment but Dave and Mary didn't care. At the time Dave responded to disgust for his actions in the board meeting by saying: Im doing this because I can. If you don't like it change the law. He is a can't guy, not a should guy, a point that I am sure was not missed by the ultimate finding that he was not even one of the two highest qualified candidates for the Cemetery District seat.
But [removed] does defend anything Piepho.
[Removed] effort it admirable, but his success rate is far from perfect. He was the person, after all, who accidentally turned his boy Dave Piepho in for illegally receiving several thousand dollars in stipends from the ratepayers of Discovery Bay. [Several statements were removed because the credibility of the site is questionable and, therefore, the statements could not be verified.]
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We know that when something is said about the Piepho-[removed] cabal their reaction is to attack the messenger. I suggest they would be more effective if they explained their view of the incidents rather than the person raising them.
Why not just step forward and, without the knee-jerk attack on the messenger, clearly explain why the stipends that Dave illegally claimed and received from his local board is a non-issue in the Piephos' political careers?
Explain why Mary and Dave fought so hard for his appointment to the Cemetery Board and why you truly don't believe it had anything to do with his plan to retain his LAFCO seat and ultimately be named LAFCO Chairman (he was Vice-Chair at the time, was he not).
Explain why the funds that Dave Piepho helped obtain (with the help of Mary's office) for the celebration of Mary Piepho's efforts to get Discovery Bay its very own zip code were legitimate despite the fact that they derived from Keller Canyon Mitigation Funds? Remember, the Auditor Controller's office and the Grand Jury pointed out how poorly those funds were managed and now the CCC-BOS has implemented safeguards to ensure the fund isn't raided by a similar political boondoggle.
And then wrap this all up for us, from the point of view of a Piepho political appointee, by explaining why these issues do not reflect on Mary's leadership.
[Removed because it contains accusations that cannot be verified]
The Piepho- [removed]cabal definition of a "half-truth" is a truth that they don't like and innuendo is a fact that reflects poorly on a component of the cabal. They will respond with personal attacks against me because that's all they have. That's ok; people are smart enough to see name calling and vulgar personal attacks as the last bastion of a fact challenged person.
If the cabal wants to encourage more posting from me they should continue to attribute other anonymous posts to me. I have plenty to share and all I need is a little push from my friends over there in Clipper Estates.
Don Flint
a resident of another community
on Jan 19, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Don Flint is a registered user.
I just received an email from Bob Mankin informing me that he is not "Informed Resident".
I would like to extend my apologies to Mr. Mankin and correct these sentences in my earlier post:
With recent Piepho related posts we see Bob Mankin (aka: �Informed Resident�), political appointee of Mary Nejedly Piepho, defending the politician who appointed him to his county advisory role.
That sentence, corrected, should read: "With recent Piepho related posts we see Informed Resident, political appointee of Mary Nejedly Piepho, defending the politician who appointed him to his county advisory role."
Also, in the third to last paragraph, where I wrote:
"The point is, Mr. Mankin � aka �Informed Resident� is not just a defender of Mary Piepho..."
I would correct that to read:
The point is Informed Resident is not just a defender of Mary Piepho..."
My apologies to Mr. Mankin.
Don Flint
a resident of another community
on Jan 19, 2012 at 3:18 pm
Voter3333 is a registered user.
To Don Flint,
I know who [removed because it was deleted from the original post] is and it really doesn't matter. I know who [removed because it was deleted from the original post] is. I also know who Mary Piepho is. I have read many many blogs, news articles, and documents generated by all three.
I appreciate your candid view on local events and controversy. The opinions of people are important when they are backed up with factual events or documentation such as you have done. Opinions generated only to discredit actual facts or persons providing actual facts have far less merit.
Keep up the good work Don Flint and continue to reveal this type of activity. It needs to be brought out so people know what is really going on.
a resident of another community
on Jan 19, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Barefootbandit is a registered user.
Nothing says "grudge" like posting on a website for a community you don't live in about a politicians that no longer serves there...


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The power of love
Pentecost and Memorial Day weave together in the month of May. Both are stories of power, strength and love.
In Acts 2:1-21, God pours out His power for the use of men and women. It is a gift to be used for salvation and peace in the Lord.
It is hard to imagine, in this day and age, a God who ties love and power together, but God is like that. There are many of us who have seen the power of love overcome great obstacles. Our families may have felt the healing or direction of love.
As we go about our day-to-day lives, it is easy to dismiss the power of love. We live our lives on the run, going here and there, chasing answers to problems of war, homelessness, joblessness and injustices.
While we run, it is hard to catch our breath enough to claim the power of the Spirit in our situations. We fall back on what we know, which falls way short of what we need.
We are surrounded by voices, each giving its take on the problem and offering expected uses of verbal or physical power. We are like the people at the Tower of Babel in the Old Testament; everyone is talking, but we can't understand each other.
Pentecost continues on in our day, in our lives. It is the power of God active in the world, available, making plans and preparing the way for God's plan to be carried out through us. Sometimes we listen and act. Oftentimes the world's answer seems a more immediate solution.
God doesn't want half our hearts or to be an afterthought. He wants our full commitment, our complete trust that love overcomes all things.
If we look for an example in our world, we might look at those in the military. It takes a complete dedication to the cause, to the others serving with you and to our nation. While there are stories of the rogues that cause harm within the ranks, they are not the norm. Our veterans and those serving now have put their lives on the line, and while it may seem unconnected to love, for most it is closely connected.
It is a love of freedom that brings most to the service. Most that have the power of the rifle at their disposal would prefer to use it in protection rather than attack. Those that must use the military arsenals would want for another way.
But here we are, in many cases where love and power seem at odds.
Pentecost still happens. It is the movement of the Spirit of God to transform our lives, our nation and our world. The Spirit can lead our battles if necessary, and it can redeem our pains beyond the battle fought.
The Spirit was a part of all those we remember this memorial weekend. It is present now, and it moves ahead of us to give us the option of power in love.
May our lives be a witness, a memorial to God's power and love. May we choose a gentler expression of power as we work together. May love be our power of choice.
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Love this and need it! Great job.
Re: DJ Cockatoo
inspired by my crazy dancing cockatoo, whose a huge fan of techno music.
Re: Bear Naked
Turtle Neck, Penguin Suit, Bear Naked
Re: Freebird
I had in mind the hitchhikers wandering across the country with a guitar strapped to their back, and just the clothes on their body. I realize you don't see as many of those nowdays, but back in the 70's and 80's it was fairly common. One of my friends was a musician who hitchhiked from place to place w/ his guitar, until he sold a couple of songs in Nashville and could afford a vehicle.
EDIT: Also, they title of this piece ("Freebird") is a direct take on the song "Free Bird" (or "Freebird") by Lynyrd Skynyrd, which contains the same imagery (of a guy "moving on" - which, in the 70's, would have been the quintessential hitchhiker w/ the guitar on his back).
I want that shirt!!
Re: Tyrannosaurus Rocks?
Seems like the joke would work better if T. Rex's right armpit was actually being restrained by part of the guitar. I find myself thinking, "Why doesn't he just bend over a little bit more?"
Re: Circus Lion
Very cool!
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Wonderful illustration and texture!
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I love the smug expression! Just like a real cat... right before they slip.
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This is my favorite in the fog. Sophisticated, yet... Silly.
madziamadzia wrote:I want that shirt!!
awesome! thanks
Re: The Foxtrot
good idea!
pretty! but I am not sure if it's on topic
I'd wear this every day, with my tea and crumpets!
I like what you did with the eyes - Would buy a thousand times over.
This one would make a really cute onsie for a baby. I wonder if Woot would consider doing that for one of the derbies.
Hello, new workout shirt!!
Re: T-Rocks jr.
Little T-Rex gets his hands on his dad's guitar and finds he has the same problem as the old man
Re: Generowl Von Hootte
Well done! This is great.
Definitely the best shirt here
isaaccates wrote:Seems like the joke would work better if T. Rex's right armpit was actually being restrained by part of the guitar. I find myself thinking, "Why doesn't he just bend over a little bit more?"
Because the guitar would bend with him. Try no to be ridiculous when you rewrite other people's concepts.
justynadorsz wrote:pretty! but I am not sure if it's on topic
You're not sure if a lion as a clown is on the topic of animals as people?
Sure it is. Clowns are people outfits, so dressing a lion up as a clown is an animal as a person.
Re: Stripes
It reminds me a bit of the Hipster Giraffe shirt I bought about a year ago.
This is gorgeous!
I love the colors and the idea - great shirt! The Foxtrot happens to be my favorite dance, so I'm a little biased
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I. Love. This.
Re: charging rhino
Ouch. Have you no shame?
I totally love this, and while, I'd be much more likely to buy this if it ended up in a long-sleeve or sweatshirt, you have my vote!
Pretty sweet take on a Zebra, and the colors choices are excellent!
Cute, and goofy.. my favorite combination. I can only imagine the comments I'd get if I ever got a chance to wear this. Well done!
Re: Tyrannosaurus Rocks
Dang it all... Finally get this thing finished and posted, only to find I've been beaten to the punch by a pretty awesome shirt of almost exactly the same idea and title. Sorry 'bout that, folks. And SeedUvPain, rock on.
Re: Push to the limit
This is so great! I love it!
Re: Dr. Mus musculus
Awesome as always! :-)
pangurban wrote:Dang it all... Finally get this thing finished and posted, only to find I've been beaten to the punch by a pretty awesome shirt of almost exactly the same idea and title. Sorry 'bout that, folks. And SeedUvPain, rock on.
Actually, to follow up my own comment - and because I'm new and still figuring out how this stuff works - when that happens, (a strikingly similar entry has gone up while one was working on one's own), is there an etiquette?
For now, I've just deleted my entry. It would need it's text deleted in any case. But having just spent half a day on the thing, it's definitely a little bit painful!
Edit: this probably belongs in the derby thread. Moving that direction....
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It's a shrimp party!!!! Or at least the shrimp are ready to party Friday night after work.
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My attempt at "cute".
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It appears that with BYU he was a LBer in a 3-4 scheme.......can he translate to our 4-3, and would he be a good fit?
It appears that with BYU he was a LBer in a 3-4 scheme.......can he translate to our 4-3, and would he be a good fit?
Yes, he's probably a prototype LDE and a guy you can kick inside on passing downs.
yea he's 6"6 270lbs.. same as JPP
I havent done a ton research on ansah yet, but from the looks of it he'll be overdrafted due to JPP's success...
Ansah is the guy that I want, but don't expect him to be at 19 when we draft. And I have no desire to draft up to get him. I'd be willing to trade down in the draft, but not trade up unless it's for a potential franchise QB like we did for Eli and the 'skins did for RGIII.
Do we really want a JPP clone on the other side? Neither one of them are pure pass rushers.
We need guys who can beat 1v1 matchups, its that simple. This year we had 1 guy (JPP) who was getting double teamed nonstop and that left everyone else in 1v1 matchups. The difference between this year and past years is Tuck and Osi did not win their 1v1 matchups. We need a guy who can do that. If we get really lucky we will find a guy who actually makes it a hard choice to Offensive coordinators deciding which player to double team.


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text: As a new fitness professional, you know that getting your clients to adopt a new habit of physical activity takes more than an assessment, a fitness program and your captivating smile. It requires an in-depth understanding and implementation of behavior change principles. Whether they want to increase physical activity, eat healthier or learn new ways to cope with stress, your clients' long-term success depends in large part on you. 1. Hone Your People Skills Multiple studies suggest strong working relationships boost client adherence to behavior change programs — so start there. People skills are paramount when it comes to influencing behavior; don't miss any opportunity to sharpen yours. Practice active listening and good body language to show people you're interested in who they are and what they have to say. Show genuine caring and concern for the challenges they face. It's been said that people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care —that's especially true when it comes to health behavior change. Establishing good rapport and building trust begins from your very first point of contact, whether it's by phone, email, text or in-person. Every interaction should be professional, respectful and friendly. As you review health history forms, ask questions to reveal client experiences, interests, and preferences. Look for common ground — do you share a passion for baseball? Do you both raise teenagers? Getting to know each other within professional boundaries helps you better relate to each other and fosters a positive working relationship. Just be cautious about oversharing so you can keep the focus on your client. 2. Honor Client Differences Recognizing different personality and learning styles helps you deliver the right level of service in the right way at the right time. Some clients want just the basics of what to do and how to do it; others will ask for details of why each step is important. Some are very verbal and social while others are quiet and reserved. Honoring these differences shows respect and makes you more effective. Asking the right questions early on facilitates self-discovery and offers insight into how clients operate: When you've tried to make this change before, what worked well? What didn't? What's motivating you to make this change now? How do you learn best? Do you want the big picture or the details? How can I best support you to reach your goals (i.e. phone or e-mail follow-ups in between sessions, reading lists, helping increase social support)? What character strengths (i.e. persistence, creativity, curiosity, love of learning) will help you on this path to wellness? With experience and training, you can skillfully adapt your approach to individual differences, shaping your clients' behavior and increasing their odds of long-term success. Read up on personality and learning styles, how to recognize them and how to communicate effectively with all kinds of people. 3. Cultivate Client Self-Management The ultimate goal of any health behavior change program is to help clients fully integrate the desired behavior into everyday life. To accomplish this, they need self-management skills. You can plant the seeds from the beginning of your work together. Here are a few examples: Environmental control. Help your clients change their physical and social environments to support their goals. If one of your clients wants to eat more produce, encourage her to create a weekly meal plan and shopping list to get a variety of fruits and vegetables in the house. If another wants to exercise more, encourage him to hang out with friends who make physical activity a priority. SMART goals. Walk clients through the process of setting SMART behavioral goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound. They should focus on behaviors clients need to implement (such as walking for 30 minutes, three times a week) to achieve their long-term goals (losing 20 pounds over six months). Behavior contracts. A written agreement is a powerful tool in shaping behavior. Work with your client to create one, outlining both the SMART goals and clear expectations for themselves and you. Enjoyment. Help your client make the right choices more appealing, such as exercising with a friend or hosting a potluck dinner featuring healthy recipes. Self-monitoring. Tracking fitness activities, keeping a meal diary and weighing in once a week are examples of client self-monitoring. Using of a 1-10 scale is also helpful for self-rating confidence in performing goal behaviors. The science of behavior change is a rapidly expanding field; this post touches on just a few basics to get you started. Check out other resources, such as the ACE Health Coach Manual, which offers in-depth guidance on this exciting topic.


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39 years of the annual Carter Family Memorial Festival
SCOTT COUNTY, Va. - For 39 years now a celebration of mountain life and culture is held at the Carter Fold and Museum to honor one of the most famous families in music -- the Carter Family.
A promise kept by the daughter of A.P. Carter has tuned into a national treasure that brings thousands to our region each year. We spent some time with a member of this historic family to learn more about it.
It's a solemn moment in an otherwise busy weekend for Rita Forrester as she places flowers on her family members' graves. She is the granddaughter of A.P. Carter of the famous Carter Family.
For her it's a bittersweet time as she get ready for the annual Carter Family Memorial Festival. "It reminds me of all the family that I no longer have when I think of all the years that my Mom was here helping with the festival and Uncle Joe was here. We'd have Helen and June, Anita, there would be family members everywhere," Rita says.
But soon the stage of the famous Carter Fold will fill with music and fun as it takes those attending back in time. "I think it's what you would have seen years ago. It's the type of music you would have seen years ago. It's the feeling you would have had at a show years ago maybe like when the Ryman started," she said.
Much has changed since the Fold was established in 1974, but thousands come each year to set foot on what to many is hallowed ground. "The Fold is probably the most unique place on Earth. I don't know of any other place where so many people of varying ages get together and enjoy the same thing. From babes in arms to 90-year-olds," she says.
What they enjoy is a sound first heard at the Bristol Sessions in 1927 that established the family band as country music's first family. The influence of that music can still be heard today. "They tell me there's songs on the chart today that it's Carter Family-based songs. One of the top songs on the charts it's a version of "Will You Miss Me When I'm Gone," Rita told us.
It's a musical spirit that will be around for a long time to come.
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Julius Gribou appointed executive vice provost
(Feb. 26, 2008)--UTSA Provost John Frederick announced today the appointment of Julius Gribou as executive vice provost. Gribou began his duties Feb. 18. He recently served as the interim provost and vice president for academic affairs during the university's national search for a provost.
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"I am grateful to Julius for his leadership and service as interim provost and vice president for academic affairs," said Frederick. "He will continue to be an asset to me in the provost's office as UTSA moves forward with an exciting agenda to becoming a premier public research university."
An architect with more than 20 years of international networking experience, Gribou will be responsible for space utilization, renovation and allocation. He also will oversee the development of UTSA's international programs and represent Frederick in his absence.
"I was honored to be selected by President Romo to serve as the interim provost and vice president for academic affairs," said Gribou. "I look forward to working with the provost and helping the university continue its move toward becoming a premier public research university. I am confident that my professional experience and work on the university's strategic plan will prove beneficial as we take UTSA to higher levels of excellence."
Prior to his service as interim provost and vice president for academic affairs, Gribou served as the founding dean of the College of Architecture. He earned a master's degree in architecture from the University of Illinois and a bachelor's degree in design from the University of Florida.
Gribou was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to Poland in 1991, where he conducted research on the country's historic preservation systems. He came to UTSA from Texas A&M University in 2000.


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Jens Lehmann has the qualities to be a top-class goalkeeping coach, according to Wojciech Szczesny.
The Polish goalkeeper joined Arsenal just weeks after Lehmann left Emirates Stadium in the summer of 2007 but has been a major beneficiary of the 41-year-old's surprise return to the Club this year.
Szczesny's emergence has been one of the big plusses of Arsenal's season and, speaking to the Official Matchday Programme, the 22-year-old explained how Lehmann has helped him develop his game.
"It's very interesting actually - after every game he talks to me in great detail," said Szczesny. "He also takes me to one side at training, or when we're doing some stretching, and gives me a lot of advice about little aspects of my game.
"It's not about big things, because I haven't made many massive mistakes, but he spots little details and uses his experience to help me. That's really useful and I'm very grateful for it.
"It's been enjoyable, and I'm looking forward to working with him more because I do learn a lot from him. He definitely has the qualities to be a very good coach – he has an ability to give out information in a very clear way, so that you can understand all his advice."
This interview first appeared in the Official Matchday Programme. You can subscribe to the Matchday Programme by calling 08700 20 20 20.Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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Discussion in 'SHOW ME YOUR...' started by rico, Oct 18, 2009.
If you can believe it, the wheels still turn.
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Here is an updated foto me and the wife's trucks
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new bars and seat for the wife.
looking good
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mYrsPd5yaY check this!!!
Gotta love these old heavyweights! They are like a disease... one is too many, and a dozen (or more) aren't enough!
Here are the presently rideable ones that live with us:
'63: (originally built by Pedro Colon, modified slightly by me)
'50: (Came from Chicago Area)
'40: (20" Frame model - presently being re-assembled, getting a new signplate, a black front fender, different wheels and tires, and a proper basket)
There are more sitting around too. Presently awaiting some parts to come back is a '52 that is going to be black, and others are a '39, two '48's, a '54, a '57, a 60, and a '66. It is not positive at this time if they will all come to life, but for sure there will be at least 9 complete ones before I'm done. The worst part of this? Storage of completed ones! It takes as much room for 4 of these as it does for a dozen conventional bikes!
(I have photos to prove that.. :roll: )
Loads of fun, and a lot of work yet to be done.
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I like that look FlyingDingo, it's got that freighter look too it. By seeing it in the snow and all it would look good with a couple of Canada Geese and a shot gun
This bike is not mine...I found the picture on the internet. I have a full-time job, but I have a home-based business called Planet of the Tee Shirts. I screenprint part-time in my garage. I want in the worst way to get my hands on a truck bike to advertise my business. I can picture one now with a Hanes or Fruit of the Loom 6 dozen box up front, me cruising around giving away tee shirts with my logo.
Does anyone have a truck bike to spare?
I thought that trash can was the front boxy thingy.
It's getting deeper....
Nice pic.Walker
My home made cycle truck from a past build off.
My Girlfriends Electra.
What a great idea for mounting a front cargo platform. I'll be using that one day!
cycle truck show this sunday in Arecibo Puerto Rico
Here's mine...prewar Schwinn...the "Trojan Powder Co...More Bang For Your Buck" Special...
Grocery Getter ... WWII era Roadmaster Cycle Truck ... CWC
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Reach Out to Inform Parents
Parental choice is the core of NCLB's supplemental educational services provision. The right to choose among educational supports for their child offers parents a powerful voice and directly involves them in some of the most important experiences in their child's life. Informing parents of their SES options starts that process. Ensuring that parents understand the options and can act on them is essential to fulfilling the intent of NCLB.
Parents are their child's first and most important teachers, and they have a vital interest in their child's educational progress. Some are able to hire a tutor when their child is falling behind or struggling. Prior to NCLB, low-income parents rarely had this option. Now these parents have the opportunity to select tutorial help for their child.
To do so, they need information: What services are available? Who will provide the services? How do I enroll my child? Districts are responsible for anticipating and answering these and other questions about SES. To help parents make an informed choice, they must convey the information clearly and fully. Although written communication with parents needs to meet legal requirements, the language should also be readily accessible to a range of parents with differing education and language backgrounds themselves. Any communication should present a straightforward and encouraging perspective about NCLB supplemental educational services.
First Steps
Communicate Options ClearlyTo select a provider, parents must first understand the opportunity provided under the SES provisions. Although written communication alone rarely suffices, sending a letter to parents letting them know about their child's eligibility for SES services is an important first step. San Diego mailed a letter home to the parents of every SES-eligible student. The straightforward letter contains seven basic components, which should be included in any SES parent-notification letter:
- clarification of NCLB supplemental educational services,
- explanation of how students become eligible for them,
- notice that the services are free,
- where to return an accompanying application,
- the district's timeline for enrolling,
- the district's process for notifying parents about enrollment dates and start dates, and
- who to call with questions.
Figure 8. San Diego Enrollment Form
Figure 9. Questions for Providers*
Either in the letter itself or in an accompanying publication, the district must include information about the providers that are offering services in the district and how to contact them. Because the services are free to eligible students, parents need not know the costs. But in choosing a provider, they will need to weigh cost- related information, such as how many sessions their child could have with each provider, how many hours per session, and how many other children will be taught at the same time. The district should include this kind of information in its communication to parents.
Along with its letter, San Diego sent a list of SES providers and a parent application form that offers brief descriptions of each service provider. Using the application enables a parent to enroll his or her child and select a provider in one step (see figure 8).
Los Angeles also mailed a basic informational letter home to the parents of SES-eligible students. With the letter was enclosed a provider selection brochure giving parents very clear, comparable information about each of the 26 providers that offer services in Los Angeles. The district wanted to give parents fair and parallel information about providers, whether they were a large corporation or a small community- or faith-based organization. For that reason, each provider was allocated one page in the brochure and was given specific guidelines and template instructions for describing its program: In developing its description, the provider was asked to address ten questions about its services and to include contact information. (Figure 9 identifies key provider information parents need in order to make a good SES choice for their child.) The brochure included fall and spring deadlines, a notice that the brochure was available in five languages in addition to English and Spanish, and an "official request form" that parents were encouraged to use to select a provider and to sign up an eligible child for services. A self-addressed envelope was included so parents could just drop the application in a mailbox. By making the return process easy and uncomplicated, Los Angeles hoped to persuade parents to take advantage of this new opportunity for their children. Los Angeles also sent reminder mailings designed to be eye-catching, such as the flyer in figure 10, which announces information available at the school site. The district's Web site includes, in both English and Spanish, background information on SES along with all provider descriptions from the brochure.
All of the districts in the study found that getting basic information to all parents of SES-eligible students was a challenge. Having accurate and up-to-date addresses in the district's student database is essential to avoid wasting time and postage.
Enlist Schools in a Campaign to Reach Parents
Generally speaking, parents' most trusted connections to their school district are at their child's school, with the principal or classroom teachers. As required by NCLB provisions, Toledo initially sent a letter to parents of SES-eligible students informing them of the law and encouraging them to request supplemental services for their children. But low response to this mailing caused Toledo's Title I leaders to consider that the district might have more success getting parents' attention by engaging schools in a collaborative effort to get the SES message out. Anticipating an 80 percent turnout for the November 2003 parent-teacher conferences-a number consistent with the district's past attendance patterns-Toledo's NCLB facilitator identified the conferences as a key opportunity to reach parents of SES-eligible students. She met with principals and teachers during regular staff meetings to lay out the plan: The district's NCLB staff would prepare classroom packets that included an individually addressed letter and a provider-description brochure for parents of SES-eligible students. Classroom teachers would hand these packets to parents during the conferences, explain the opportunity, and encourage them to request services for their children. Successful implementation of that plan proved a turning point for Toledo's SES participation.
Toledo's Title I leaders also kept schools informed about the numbers of their students enrolled in SES and urged teachers to contact parents of students not yet enrolled. The focused and consistent message to school staffs began to persuade them of the importance of SES in their overall school improvement efforts. Even principals and teachers who might initially have been skeptical about the value of SES came to embrace it as an essential opportunity for all of their eligible students. That enthusiasm revealed itself as they communicated with parents about taking advantage of the opportunity. Involving the principals and teachers at targeted schools in this team effort has resulted in many more children receiving the extra academic support that is rightfully theirs (see figure 11).
Figure 10. Los Angeles Flyer
Figure 11. Toledo School Site Instructions
In Los Angeles, a similar campaign was initiated after an extensive mailing to parents yielded disheartening returns. Acknowledging that mail from "the district" might not grab parents' attention, district leaders held strategy meetings with principals and Title I coordinators from the 104 identified "program improvement" schools. Together, they undertook an information campaign to get parents' attention and encourage them to return the request form in the booklet they had received. In addition, staff prepared SES supply boxes for each school. The boxes contained extra provider selection booklets in English, Spanish, and five other languages; mailing labels for all eligible students; a CD listing all of the eligible students; and informational flyers in multiple languages to be sent home with eligible students. Schools became local information centers and principals and teachers communicated with parents about SES opportunities by holding parent meetings, greeting parents when they brought their children to school or picked them up, and by calling eligible parents to urge them to enroll their children in supplemental services.
Going Deeper
Expand Communication Channels
The districts in this study have discovered through many attempts that merely notifying parents by letter, as called for in NCLB guidelines, is insufficient. Because of the low return from their initial mail campaigns, every district in the study started seeking other methods and media to let parents know about SES opportunities. As noted above, connecting with parents through their children's schools is a practical strategy for informing them of their options. The broader school community offers other possibilities to connect with parents and let them know about their SES options. Parents can communicate the information through their informal networks-for example, as one mother tells another and she, in turn, tells yet another, the news spreads throughout the community. Natural gathering places like community centers, churches, health centers, and commercial shopping centers also lend themselves to serving as information and recruiting locations.
Other marketing strategies that districts have used include:
- articles and ads in local newspapers, especially in neighborhood and ethnic publications;
- press releases and news conferences;
- public service announcements on radio and television;
- flyers and posters (see figure 10, for example);
- interviews on radio and television;
- refrigerator magnets; and
- postcard reminders.
When effectively deployed, these strategies successfully accomplish six important communication goals:
- get parents' attention;
- inform them about their SES options;
- help them understand how to access their options;
- motivate parents to take action to exercise their options;
- encourage them to follow and communicate about their children's progress; and
- influence them to provide evaluative feedback regarding the impact and quality of the services their children receive.
Increase Community Involvement in Getting the Word Out
Using the natural informal communication networks of a community may be one of the most effective ways of getting information to parents about the NCLB supplemental educational services available to their children. With many people, word-of-mouth recommendations from credible people seem to be an effective way to sell an idea or a service.
For example, with the help of its very active Title I District Advisory Council, Rochester began to get the word out about SES opportunities through its existing parent information networks. Parents whose children were receiving NCLB supplemental educational services were asked to "spread the word" to other parents about the opportunities available. Parent liaisons at SES-eligible schools began calling parents and encouraging them to sign their children up for SES. The parents' marketing strategy worked: Many more eligible students began working with tutors and other providers.
The Rochester parents also suggested taking advantage of the district's popular regional parent outreach centers by using them as information and enrollment centers for SES. Having information about providers and enrollment forms available in these parent-friendly environments was another successful strategy for attracting and informing parents about the services their children were eligible to receive. Similarly, Forsyth's Transition Center has been successful in overcoming cultural and language barriers and has had similar results recruiting parents to select providers and enroll their children in supplemental services.
Working with respected community leaders and community- and faith-based organizations is another approach that several districts have used to encourage parents to take advantage of their new options. Community leaders and local grassroots organizations have well-established avenues into their communities and can generate a sense of urgency and importance about SES. Stressing the importance of parental choice as a newly available right for parents, community leaders can also emphasize parents' responsibility to use their opportunity to assist their children's academic progress.
Districts can also partner with any of a number of other organizations focused on improving education opportunities for children, in part, by getting relevant information to parents. To find out about specific organizations of this ilk, including each state's Parent Information Resource Center, the Black Alliance for Educational Options, the Hispanic Council for Reform and Educational Options, and the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education, see appendix C: Resources.
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looks like every redesign of the AR platform leans towards
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lots of politics in that statement.
good luck!
I have read this redesign of the AR15 to a gas piston system makes them more reliable than the original direct gas system. Anyone here have experience with one? Thank you very much in advance for any information.
nothing specific.
looks like every redesign of the AR platform leans towards
the AK design.
lots of politics in that statement.
good luck!
Most of the domestic piston conversions I've seen for the AR15/M16 have utilized the FAL type system with many actually using surplus FAL parts as they were available and dirt cheap a few years ago. Basically just a new or modified front sight/gas cylinder is installed and the carrier key is replaced with a solid one for the gas piston to push against. IIRC, the "Rhino" system was probably the first, first saw it back in the 80's I think. It used their own newly made parts but in overall design it was very similar to the FAL without a gas tube.
Moving the gas system forward and enlarging the parts keeps fouling out of the bolt and carrier, reduces upper receiver temps during rapid fire, and allows more dirt to accumulate before stoppages start happening. A valid consideration for a grunt but less so for the civilian shooter. Very few civillians drag their AR through the mud and sand, do amphibious landings, or go days without cleaning while shooting offf hundreds of rounds.
I've shot a Rhino back in the day, can't say I noticed any difference between it and an unmodified rifle. I have no doubt that it would have continued functioning long after an original gas system would have been fouled to the point of malfunctioning. Since I clean my AR on a regular basis I find justifying the added $600-$1000 cost of the gas piston conversions pretty hard to do.
i wouldn't spend the extra $$$ on it either --it is a neat idea and gets some of the dirt out of the chamber breech. but this is just one problem area on the ar15/m16 series. for a civie or LE type i can't see much to justify the extra $$$$
better mags would have a much bigger impact for less $$$
I'd buy an H&K 416 the minute they became available to civilians. I wouldn't care if they were $2000. I'd buy it.
Why buy it? If you can do the research, have the imagination, and have, or have access to; the equipment and tools.......... build it!
Want to buy: Tantal Left and Right side selector parts.
I'm no sheep!
if i had to have a gas piston-- i would get one of those $400 kits.
no i wouldn't put that much $$ in a HK--esp in 5.56.
i have trained with about every type of HK rifle and pistol up to 2006. HK is good. but i don't see them ahead of other firms like FN. in fact HK has turned out some real turkeys in recent years --like case less ammo weapons, the XM-8 and others--i can't really see how a g-36 is worth that much more than a m-4 although there all overpriced and over hyped. i would take a SCAR over either--
When H&K gets it right they hit a home run and I think the 416 is a defining improvement on the M16 platform. Similar items are not the same.
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Welcome to the 21st century, things are going to be very different.
Why spend the big bucks on an HK, been hearing very good news about the Adams Arms conversion, will know for myself shortly, just ordered mine.
I've heard the piston systems put more force on the bolt, and it makes sense, because the impingement one pushes the bolt forward, while the piston drags it on the lugs while rotating it...


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Until he is retired. Everyone can argue until his last game how good or bad he was. I for one did not get into football until I was close to age 10 and grew up with Dave Brown, Kent Graham. Danny Kanell, and Kerry Collins who was a complete statue. Eli is great in my book and those two Super Bowl runs were awesome and much appreciated. I dread the day Eli is gone and could care less what Elite is. Eli is a Champion, that is all that matters to me.
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The junior from Grand Rapids, Mich. (GR Christian HS) was voted the most valuable defensive player in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) this fall. During the season he was named a Division III national defensive player of the week after collecting 4.5 quarterback sacks against DePauw, Ind. He ranked among the Division III leaders in sacks (#14 with 11.5) and tackles for a loss (#17 with 20.5).


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