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(a) Pleadings and motions. Pleadings in criminal proceedings shall be the complaint, indictment or the information, and the pleas of guilty and not guilty. All other pleas, and demurrers and motions to quash are abolished, and the defenses and objections raised before trial which heretofore could have been raised by one or more of them shall be raised only by motion to dismiss or to grant appropriate relief as provided in these rules.
(b) Pretrial motions. Any defense objection or request which is capable of determination without trial of the general issue may be raised before the trial by motion. The following must be raised prior to trial:
(1) Defenses and objections based on defects in the prior proceedings in the prosecution; or
(2) Defenses and objections based on defects in the complaint, indictment or information (other than it fails to show jurisdiction of the court or to charge an offense which objection shall be noticed by the court at any time during the pendency of the proceedings); or
(3) Motions to suppress evidence on the ground that it was illegally obtained; or
(4) Request for discovery under Rule 16; or
(5) Request for a severance of charges or defendants under Rule 14; or
(6) Motion to dismiss based upon former jeopardy.
(c) Motions to suppress. A motion to suppress evidence shall describe the evidence sought to be suppressed and the legal basis for its suppression sufficiently to give the opposing party reasonable notice of the issues.
(d) Form of pleading and documents. Every pleading, motion, notice, or judgment or order of the court shall be typed with black ribbon or produced by a computer or word processor type printer of letter quality on white paper and contain a caption setting forth the names of the parties, the title of the district court, together with the assigned number of the action, the designation of the document or pleading and the names, addresses and phone numbers of the attorneys appearing of record for the party filing the document or pleading. All pleadings, motions, notices, judgments, or other documents must be filed with the court and must be typed on 81/2 x 11 inch paper. The body of all such documents may be typed with double line spacing or one-and-one-half (11/2) line spacing with pica standard typing of not more than 10 letters to the inch. Every pleading shall have the name or designation thereof typed at the bottom of each page, and all attached exhibits must be legible and subject to reproduction by copying processes or be accompanied by a typewritten duplicate, and all handwritten exhibits shall be accompanied by a typewritten duplicate. The title of the court shall commence four (4) inches from the top of the first page. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney, or person appearing in propria persona, shall be typewritten or printed above the title of the court in the space to the left of the center of the page and beginning at least two (2) inches below the top edge thereof. This rule does not apply to printed forms approved by the Supreme Court or the Administrative District Judge or distributed through the Court Assistance Office in the county where the lawsuit is pending. Such forms may be completed by legibly hand-printing in black ink or by typing.
(e) Motion date. Motions pursuant to Rule 12(b) must be filed within twenty-eight (28) days after the entry of a plea of not guilty or seven (7) days before trial whichever is earlier. In felony cases, such motions must be brought on for hearing within fourteen (14) days after filing or forty-eight (48) hours before trial whichever is earlier. The court in its discretion may shorten or enlarge the time provided herein, and for good cause shown, or for excusable neglect, may relieve a party of failure to comply with this rule.
(f) Ruling on motion. A motion made before trial shall be determined before trial unless the court orders that it be deferred for determination at the trial of the general issue. Where factual issues are involved in determining a motion, the court shall state its essential findings on the record.
(g) Effect of failure to raise defenses or objections. Failure by the defendant to raise defenses or objections or to make requests which must be made prior to trial, or at the time set by the court pursuant to subsection (d), or prior to any extension thereof made by the court, shall constitute waiver thereof, but the court for cause shown may grant relief from the waiver.
(h) Records. A verbatim record shall be made of all proceedings at the hearings including such findings of fact and conclusions of law as are made orally.
(Adopted December 27, 1979, effective July 1, 1980; amended March 23, 1983, effective July 1, 1983; amended March 20, 1985, effective July 1, 1985; amended March 28, 1986, effective July 1, 1986; amended March 27, 1989, effective July 1, 1989; amended March 30, 1994, effective July 1, 1994; amended April 3, 1996, effective July 1, 1996; amended March 9, 1999, effective July 1, 1999; amended April 22, 2004, effective July 1, 2004; amended March 9, 2015, effective July 1, 2015).
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Two Rooms with Charm for 4 B&B
Size37 m²
Floor No.0(with elevator)
- Internet/WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Balcony/terrace
- Towels
- Family/child friendly
- Parking available
- Breakfast
- Lockable room
Accommodation summary
|Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
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Breakfast is included only in limited time.
Located in a super central location 5 minutes from Plaça Catalunya, with excellent connections to all attractions tourist, cultural and leisure spaces; with the T1 Bus (airport shuttle) on the same street stop, only 1 minute away.
I will be happy to provide you with the information you need to enjoy Barcelona.
I hope to see you soon.
House rulesThis offer is only for people quiet, neat and clean.
Be respectful towards others.
Guests under 23 years of age are not allowed.travelling alone.
Families with children are allowed.
Use of the kitchen are included in stays longer than 5 days.
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Reviews of this property
It was great to meet Senda. Her flat is very-well located inside the city. It was easy for us to reach all the destinations that we wanted to visit. She is a very good land-lady. She helped us to arrange our visits, gave us information. Flat is clean and cosy. We were satisfied with the breakfast that she served. If we have a chance in future to visit Barcelona again, we definitely want to stay there again. We recommend her flat very likely. Thank you Senda for everything, we had a great holiday. Best Regards.
Our stay at Sendas appartement was great. The rooms are clean and very cozy. The location is central, just a few steps to the metro station. Senda is a very helpful host. She always had good tips. We would come back again!
The apartment is exactly like the pictures show. The rooms are spacious and very clean. The breakfast was not included in the price, unlike it was written on the website, but we were allowed to prepare our own stuff.
The apartment is situated very central with very good connections to all sights, but at one of the main streets, where the traffic never ceases at night.
The only drawback for us: one shares the apartment with a smoker.
We had a nice time in Barcelona! The apartement is very central situated and you can walk or go by metro to the old town. Metro station or bus shuttle to the airport is very near. We enjoyed the nice and clean rooms /bathroom for three people with nice furniture and decoration. Breakfast is fine, too. Senda is a very friendly and helpful host and could us help in any question, she answers mails very promptly. Only disadvantage: Traffic noise, but if windows are closed it is much better, earplugs can help.
We recommand this place in Barcelona- greetings and thanks to Senda!
We had a fine time in Barcelona. Thanks to Senda. Her B&B is at a good place in Barcelona, near the centrum and themetro. The rooms are spacious and stylishly decorated. Breakfast is fine. If you want, she can tell you much about Barcelona, the history and what is worth to visit. Also the non standard places. And, not unimportantly, where you can't get better in the late evening/night. She also want to figure out something for you or make a phone call. Because very Barcelona full of traffic lights there are advancing State cars, but earphones and weary solve that problem on. Next time we choose again for Senda's B&B.
Senda and her apartement are perfect to visit Barcelona. Senda is a miraculous hostess and with a tasty and sufficient breakfast as well as tips from Senda could enjoy my two adult daughters and me our trip very well. The apartement is central to the Placa de Catalunya. It is perfect to begin the sightseeing trip. I hope very much to be allowed to live in the next visit in Barcelona again with Senda.
Many greetings to Senda!!!
Senda is very kind and helps wherever she can.
We felt very comfortable and the rooms are clean and big enough for four people.
One star less because of the traffic noise during night. With eardrops I slept very well.
Promptly response on inqueries on booking.
Host right on spot on arrival, warm welcome.
Allways helpful with advice on sights in Barcelona.
Kitchen well equipped.
We enjoyed our stay, not least thanks to Senda's hospitality.
We had a great stay in this bed & breakfast. The apartment is situated on the 4th floor on a busy street, very close to Universitat and Urgell Metro, and Ramblas in walking distance. The street is a bit noizy at night. Sena is a very friendly, helpful and enthusiastic host. Breakfast is also very good. I would highly recommend this b&b to anyone.
Senda was an absolutely lovely host, full of information and chatty. The rooms were bright, spacious and clean. Breakfast was good. Coming from very quiet rural living conditions, being on the Gran Via, with all its noise, took a little time to get used to, however you can hardly get a more central location than this. It was perfect for exploring the city and beaches and even for trips to other parts of Catalonia. Being a non-smoker the only downside to the stay was the occasional cigarette smoke in the flat, although I couldn't smell it in the rooms at all and we weren't in the flat very much.
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The Loop: Combining old people and virtual reality is hilarious
Who here has eaten at Denny's?
Go on, raise your hands. None of us are proud of it. In an effort to make us not feel shame, Denny's has begun to open "high-end" diners, the first in New York City. It boasts craft cocktails and fancy food.
Good try, good effort, Denny's. Garbage wrapped in pretty paper is still garbage.
I'm not all negative this week. I found an awesome clip of a young boy being told he can leave the hospital after getting chemotherapy that's sure to give you some feels.
Finally, we'll close out with a review of the latest virtual reality technology. It sounds boring (I got bored typing that sentence) but when it's done by older folks, it's hilarious.
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Investigators find broken rail at scene of train wreck
Updated 10:37 pm, Saturday, May 18, 2013
BRIDGEPORT -- After a day of combing through the wreckage of two trains that collided during Friday evening's rush hour, federal investigators have found a broken rail, but they do not know if it was a factor in the eastbound train's derailment.
Federal investigators combed through Metro-North train wreckage Saturday in what promises to be a lengthy investigation into the cause of Friday night's rush-hour collision.
National Transportation Safety Board staffers pulled up in a caravan of cars along Commerce Avenue, joining an awaiting group of state and city officials for a mid-morning tour of the crash scene.
NTSB member Earl Weener told reporters the probe is focusing on the train's brake performance, condition of wheels, condition of tracks and signals.
"We'll also be looking at how the crew behaved (and) operated the train," Weener said.
He said data recorders should have been on board both trains, collecting their rate of speed and other information.
The goal is not only to determine what happened, he said, but seek to prevent it in the future.
The NTSB's working theory is that a Metro-North train heading east from New York City's Grand Central Terminal to New Haven derailed at about 6:10 p.m. just outside Bridgeport and was struck by a westbound train from New Haven to Grand Central on an adjacent track. About 700 were on board, 70 were taken to the hospital with two in critical condition.
The site of the wreckage is, essentially, being treated like a crime scene, with the media and curious onlookers kept at a distance while NTSB experts begin sifting through the debris for answers.
Weener said Day 1 is focused on time-sensitive, "perishable evidence."
That is going to be a daunting task, based on the descriptions from the elected officials who viewed the wreckage.
"The scene down there is enormously violent," said U.S. Rep. Jim Himes.
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said it looked like giant toys had been strewn throughout the area.
"The sides of cars are torn away like ribbons of cloth," Blumenthal said.
Weener added, "The tracks are very much torn up."
Asked about possible foul play, Weener said nothing could be ruled out at this stage.
With the Metro North line out of service between Bridgeport and Norwalk, Gov. Dannel Malloy and other lawmakers urged commuters to be patient. Malloy said as of mid-Saturday morning he could not provide good information on when train service would return to normal.
"We will set up a system to move people from Bridgeport to the next closest station that can handle that traffic," he said, adding right now that is South Norwalk. "Folks east of Bridgeport, you should being making plans for alternative travel."
Malloy said the city and state are trying to stay out of the NTSB's way.
"People will have to be patient," said U.S. Senator Chris Murphy. "We want to get this investigation right."
The elected officials also said it was fortunate there were not more injuries considering the scale of the destruction.
"It's frankly amazing there weren't more serious injuries and lives lost on scene," Murphy said.
The crash occurred right behind Steve Junker's car customizing shop, Sunlimited, on Commerce Drive just below the I-95 overpass.
It was mostly business as usual for Junker as Saturday's investigation continued. He did allow some media onto his property to take photos of the trains.
"We heard a big boom" Junker recalled from night before.
But he said he and his staff were used to the noise because of ongoing construction in the vicinity of the train bridge where Commerce Drive meets Fairfield Avenue.
"They're doing construction, pounding beams into the ground. All day long all you hear is, `Boom, boom, boom.' We assumed it was the grand finale," Junker said.
Curious onlookers made their way down to the accident site Saturday morning to see the wreckage in person.
"This is just unbelievable," said Steve Traski, a Wilton resident, as he aimed his camera at the train.
Traski grew up in Bridgeport.
Traski recalled playing as a child in a vacant lot at the corner of Commerce Drive and Fairfield Avenue, now home to a McDonald's.
"We used to play in there where the trains came by," he said.
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FDA Approves Weight-management Drug Contrave »
"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Contrave (naltrexone hydrochloride and bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets) as treatment option for chronic weight management in addition to a reduced-calorie diet and physical act"...
Read the FDA Approves Weight-management Drug Contrave article »
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Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat, mental/mood changes (e.g., agitation, uncontrolled anger, hallucinations, nervousness), uncontrolled muscle movements, change in sexual ability/interest.
Stop taking this medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: severe headache, slurred speech, seizure, weakness on one side of the body, vision changes (e.g., blurred vision).
This drug may infrequently cause serious (sometimes fatal) lung or heart problems (pulmonary hypertension, heart valve problems). The risk increases with longer use of this medication and use of this drug along with other appetite-suppressant drugs/herbal products. If you notice any of the following unlikely but very serious side effects, stop taking this medication and consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately: chest pain, difficulty breathing with exercise, decreased ability to exercise, fainting, swelling of the legs/ankles/feet.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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Read the Ionamin (phentermine capsules) Side Effects Center for a complete guide to possible side effects
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to any other sympathomimetic amines (e.g., decongestants such as pseudoephedrine, stimulants such as amphetamine, appetite suppressants such as diethylpropion); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: uncontrolled high blood pressure, glaucoma, history of alcohol/drug abuse, vascular heart disease (e.g., chest pain, heart attack), mental/mood problems (e.g., severe anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia), high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension), stroke, overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: diabetes, controlled high blood pressure, other heart problems (e.g., heart murmur, fast/irregular heartbeat, heart valve problems), kidney disease, seizure problem.
This drug may make you dizzy or (rarely) drowsy or cause blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness or clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages.
If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar levels regularly as directed by your doctor. Your doctor may need to adjust your diabetes medication during treatment with this drug.
If you are using the tablets made to dissolve in the mouth, your medication may contain aspartame. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU) or any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid aspartame (or phenylalanine) in your diet, ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this medication safely.
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I <3 Patrick Willis (no homo)
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Insecure much, Harvey Milk?
Gonna be a good one. Clear skies. 60 degrees.
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Jesus christ this board confuses me. Sorry for the multi-post.
[quote user="JustinsBoner"][/quote] wow we are in trouble if he shows up and does that on tv
The Mods will make surethis isyour last post Moron.
Is that all you got, chump? The '9ers will make sure this is your team's last game, moron.


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Six-pointer bulls at The Ranch. Just a few of the animals that attracts visitors not only at the Ranch but in and around Steamboat. Submitted by: Jonas Lagunday
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by Jeff Stevenson
The author is a professor of animal sciences at Kansas State University, Manhattan.
How long do you wait before you start A.I. breeding your cows after calving? That is the very definition of voluntary waiting period (VWP).
Setting the duration of your VWP should take into consideration a number of factors. Research indicates the reproductive tract of the cow requires approximately 30 to 40 days to undergo a healing process called involution after a normal calving. This process includes macro- and microscopic changes that prepare the reproductive tract, especially the uterus, for a renewed pregnancy.
Some, but not all, studies indicate that a longer VWP may improve conception rates possibly because of an improved uterine environment and more positive energy balance. Eight studies conducted before 1975 in heat detection herds showed that conception rates went up in a curvilinear fashion as interval to first A.I. breeding rose (Figure 1).
The colored spots in Figure 1 represent individual data points from the eight studies. Meanwhile, the line represents the average regression response across the days after calving for all eight studies. Note that change in conception rates improved very little after 70 days postpartum.
Is longer better?
Duration of the VWP may need to be longer when using timed A.I. programs. Evidence in one study (Tenhagen et al. 2003. Theriogenology 60:1527-1537) demonstrated that lactating cows, regardless of milk-producing ability, had greater pregnancy rates after a timed A.I. program (Ovsynch) when first insemination was delayed beyond the traditional 50 to 60 days. For example, in the highest-producing cows studied, pregnancy rate after timed A.I. improved when cows were inseminated between Days 94 and 102 rather than between Days 73 and 81.
To further validate the conclusions of the preceding study, survival and reproductive risk factors for culling in Holstein herds with at least 200 cows were calculated from 2.3 million DHI lactation records. The study included 727 herds with at least 200 cows from 2001 to 2006 (Devries et al. 2007. J. Dairy Sci. 93:613-623). Herds were located in 36 states, primarily east of the Mississippi River. Those researchers found that the risks for culling went up for cows that were in herds with shorter days to first insemination or had longer days to conception. Cows in herds that did not use a synchronized breeding program had slightly lower risks of culling than those in herds that at least possibly used a synchronized breeding program.
In a study published by the Animal Improvement Program Laboratory in Beltsville, Md., the VWP and adoption of synchronized breeding (ovulation synchronization followed by timed A.I.) were characterized from 33 million services of Holsteins and Jerseys in DHI herds (Miller et al. 2007. J. Dairy Sci. 90:1594-1606). Holstein cows that calved during March and April were bred later than those that calved during other months (February and March for Jerseys), whereas cows that calved during September and October were bred earlier.
First-lactation cows had longer days to first service than did older cows. The authors estimated the VWP to occur when at least 10 percent of cows had received their first A.I. breeding. Median (equal number of herds above and below) days to reach 10 percent of cows inseminated for the first time were 56 days. More than 65 percent of herds had 10 percent of cows inseminated by 60 days postpartum.
Herds that were identified as having synchronized breeding had the following characteristics when compared with herds that were classified as having traditional A.I. programs based mostly on heat detection:
Fewer days to first service (17 days)
More services (0.16 per cow)
Fewer days open (9.1 days)
Adoption of synchronized breeding for first services steadily grew from 1.9 percent of herd-years (2 percent of cows) for 1996 to 19.9 percent of herd-years (34.9 percent of cows) for 2005.
Another study (DeJarnette et al. 2007. J. Dairy Sci. 90:1073-1079) reported results from a survey that was mailed to approximately 4,000 dairy herds participating in a young sire progeny test program. The purpose was to estimate the percentage of herds that selectively altered their VWP for individual cows or groups of cows. Responses were received from 673 herds (17 percent) representing 583 Holsteins, 55 Jerseys, and 35 herds with other dairy breeds. The average VWP cited by respondents was 56 days, and ranged from 30 to 90 days, but did not differ by breed.
Among responding herds, 64 percent (432/673) indicated the VWP was selectively altered for one or more reasons. The most frequently cited reason for altering the VWP was postpartum health (44 percent) followed by other reasons (Figure 2). In Holstein herds that altered the VWP based on milk yield, the best production group (greater than 88 pounds per cow) averaged 14 more days to first service than the worst production group (less than 44 pounds per cow) of energy-corrected milk. In contrast, days to first service were nearly identical for all production groups in Holstein herds that did not vary the VWP based on milk yield.
When setting the duration of your herd VWP, you should consider all of the factors:
- Postpartum uterine involution and health
- First-service pregnancy rate
- Current health status
- Milk yield
- Lactation number
For some herds, individualizing the VWP for each cow is not feasible. Nonetheless, when applying timed A.I. programs before first services to weekly or biweekly clusters of cows, individual cows can be delayed to later clusters if there is merit to delaying her first A.I.


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lol*Gotta Eat.Times are hard for some.He may be out of work with six kids at home to feed.
BURRELL TOWNSHIP (KDKA) An Indiana County man is facing several charges, after wildlife officials say he went deer hunting in a Walmart parking lot.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission says 40-year-old Arcangelo Bianco Jr., fired several rounds from a handgun at a 10-point white-tailed deer from within the Burrell Township stores parking lot, and then bagged the animal near Old William Penn Highway.
Man Charged For Hunting In A Walmart Parking Lot « CBS Pittsburgh
I swear, by my life and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine. - Ayn Rand
lol*Gotta Eat.Times are hard for some.He may be out of work with six kids at home to feed.
SOON-We already lost the war. You are the resistance.
If the guy had a clear shot, wtf.
How often do you get to bring a 10 pointer home? heh, heh.
I could understand if he left a big steaming gut pile in the handi-capped parking spot, but damn, give a guy a break.
Clean-up in aisle 5.
Along comes the kenyan with a mop bucket,,,
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference- they deserve a place of honor with all that is good. George Washington
"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."
George Washington
All I could think of when I read the headline was "please dont let it be Arkansas"!
Clan MacPherson
I swear, by my life and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine. - Ayn Rand
As long as he didn't shine the deer it should be a clean kill lol. I didn't see anything about a flashlight on the guy.
"What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance?" -Thomas Jefferson-
"Our rights come from our humanity and may not be legislated away -- not by a vote of Congress, not by the consensus of our neighbors, not even by agreement of all Americans but one." Judge Andrew P. Napolitano
Four months ?!?!?Bianco faces a misdemeanor count of reckless endangerment, as well as several hunting violations, including hunting without a license, shooting on or across highways and unlawful killing or taking of big game. The charges come after a four-month investigation.
"Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem" Ronald Reagan


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DCI $250 each
Who has the best price on metric FAL receivers? I need one for my first build and don't want to pay $400+.
DCI $250 each
Definitely go with the DCI fal reciever, they are excellent quality for a reasonable price.
Other than DCI, since they are not currently in production, according to the NoDak Spud page, which reciever would you suggest in the same price range.
they are in production , you just need call them and put you name on the list . my friend just got 3 FAL receivers last month
Yea, I have my name on his list. Where can you get the century receivers I keep hearing about?
Century Arm International 1-800-527-1252
Product ID: RE1008
L1A1 Inch Receiver
Details & Associated Product Family
U.S. Mfr. Condition: New
Price: $299.87
Already called CAI and all they have in stock is inch receivers. I need metric.
How are the DCI's castings compared to the DSA machined ones?
Stay away from a Century for your first build.
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Introduction to the Ombudsman Program
What is an Ombudsman
Program Description
History of Nursing Home Care
History of the Ombudsman Program
Program Structure
Title III Older Americans Act
Philosophy of Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Mission Statement and Goals
What is an Ombudsman?
The word ombudsman (om-budz-man) is of Swedish origin, and means one who speaks on behalf of another. The Missouri Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman Program is comprised of individuals whose main responsibility is to help residents in long-term care facilities maintain or improve their quality of life by helping ensure their rights are not violated.
Ombudsman Roles
The ombudsman has many different roles that may be applicable:
- Facilitator : Helps people formulate or simplify problems and complaints.
- Educator: Provides learning materials and educational brochures to facility staff, families, residents and the community at large, thus encouraging self-help and problem solving.
- Broker: Makes referrals and monitors the referral to see that the problem is solved.
- Intermediary: Promotes communication among those involved in a problem concerning long-term care.
- Collaborator: Works with residents and staff toward mutually beneficial solutions.
- Mediator: Brings together all pertinent individuals to arrive at an agreement or a compromise.
- Advocate: Act on behalf of someone else.
- Investigator: Gathers pertinent information from many sources. It is particularly important to evaluate the facts impartially.
- Problem solvers: Brings about resolutions to problems or complaints concerning various aspects of long-term care.
- Negotiator: Arranges for differing parties to discuss their issues and provides an objective third party viewpoint.
Ombudsman Program Description
Missouri's ombudsman program consists of ombudsman/volunteers serving residents of nursing homes and residential care facilities to provide support and assistance with any problems or complaints. Individual ombudsman volunteers are recruited by Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) or their service providers. Following screening and training, the ombudsman is assigned to a facility that has agreed to participate in the program. The ombudsman receives orientation to the facility and its procedures, prior to making regular contact with the residents.
Having an ombudsman assigned to a particular facility provides the most accessible means of complaint resolution. Missouri's Long-Term Care Facility Regulations include resident access to the services of an ombudsman, 19 CSR 30-88.010-2(18).
The program seeks to diminish the sense of isolation experienced by residents, especially those without family. The ombudsman can assist the resident in achieving a sense of self determination. Ombudsmen strive to reinforce the importance of resident rights. While residents are provided information regarding their rights upon admission, the ombudsman is there as the resident adjusts to the facility to reiterate those rights and offer assistance in exercising those rights.
Even though facilities are required to have a grievance procedure, residents may be hesitant to voice concerns/complaints to a facility staff person for any number of reasons, i.e. fear of retaliation if the complaint was directed at a staff member. However, since ombudsmen are often members of the community and not tied to the facility, they are perceived as more objective/receptive to complaints. Residents may even initially hesitate to register a complaint with an ombudsman; however, one of the advantages of the volunteer program model is that it enables the ombudsman to become a trusted friend over a period of time. By regular contact with residents the ombudsman becomes a confidant. The resident is assured of confidentiality, and the ombudsman will not pursue a complaint without the resident's permission. Once the Ombudsman gains the resident's confidence, she may be able to provide encouragement and information to allow the resident to handle the complaint her/himself or the ombudsman may be asked to speak on behalf of the resident to administration and/or to other parties regarding any problems. The ombudsman provides prompt feedback to the resident regarding efforts to resolve complaints.
Ombudsman volunteers are special. They are asked to make a significant commitment to the program, not only in terms of replacement and ongoing inservice training but through weekly contact with residents, reporting and travel.
** It is important to note that there may be times when permission is not given or it is withheld and yet some action ought to be taken for the safety and welfare of the resident. There will be further discussion on this subject later in this manual. However, if an ombudsman is ever in doubt as to how to handle a specific situation he/she should make contact with the regional ombudsman coordinator.
History of Nursing Home Care
Providing health care can be traced back through the centuries, even several centuries B.C. In early A.D. the Roman Empire authorized the Christians to build facilities to get the sick, poor, and aged off the streets. As the health care system advanced in the 1800s physicians started the practice of visiting patients in health care facilities. But these facilities still were crude answers for caring for the sick and aged. In America, the facilities for meeting the needs of infirm elderly people who were poor became known as the "poor farm" or the "county home."
The nursing home industry was a by-product of the 1936 Social Security Act. This Act prohibited Old Age Assistance (OAA) dollars from going directly to residents in public institutions. The need for an alternative spurred the growth of private and non-private institutions and homes. The 1950 amendments to the Social Security Act, extended OAA into the public medical institutions. This escalated the transition of people from public institutions to the private/not-for-profit institutions.
The creation of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965 became the most important factors in today's society for the development of long-term care facilities. Medicare, a federal insurance program for persons over 65, will pay for a skilled nursing facility on a limited basis. Medicaid, medical assistance for poor individuals over 65, the blind, the disabled, and members of families with dependent children, is a federal and state financed program. These two programs account for approximately one-half of the payments made to nursing facilities (Medicare, 2%; Medicaid, 48%).
History of the Ombudsman Program
The long-term care industry grew fast during the 1960's with little regulation. Because of well-publicized reports of abuse, neglect and substandard conditions in nursing homes, several congressional committees were convened to hear testimony and propose regulations for the nursing home industry. In 1971, President Nixon directed the Department of Health, Education and Welfare to establish the office of Nursing Home Affairs. This agency would coordinate the efforts of the other department agencies to increase the standards nationwide in nursing homes. In 1972, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program was initiated as a result of the 1971 White House Conference on Aging. Its purpose was to help states establish an investigative unit which would respond to complaints in long-term care facilities.
The Administration on Aging (AoA), located in the United States Department of Health and Human Services, is the federal agency charged with responsibility for coordinating programs that benefit the elderly. AoA allocates the funds authorized under the Older Americans Act. AoA is responsible for enforcing program priorities and allocation standards established by Congress.
In 1975, AoA made a small amount of funds available to states to develop the abilities of the Area Agencies on Aging to implement ombudsman activities. Missouri took advantage of these grants to establish the long-term care ombudsman program.
In 1978, the amendments to the Older Americans Act elevated the Nursing Home Ombudsman Program to a statutory level. The statute and subsequent regulations required all state agencies on aging to establish an ombudsman program. The 1981 reauthorization of the Older Americans Act resulted in a further expansion of ombudsman duties. In addition to nursing homes, personal care homes were included in the ombudsman realm of responsibilities. The program name was changed to Long-Term Care Ombudsman to reflect these added responsibilities. The 1987 Amendments to the Older American's Act strengthened significantly the program's ability to advocate on behalf of residents in long term care facilities.
Missouri Ombudsman Program Structure
The Missouri Division of Senior Services and Regulation, located in the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, is the hub for state advocacy services on behalf of the elderly.
The DHSS houses the Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. The office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) is the highest reporting authority for the state and local ombudsman programs. The state Long-Term Care Ombudsman coordinates the activities between the DHSS, The Regional Ombudsmen and the local ombudsmen volunteers. The state Long-Term Care Ombudsman works with advocacy groups, associations, and other interested agencies for the purpose of promoting the ombudsman program.
Missouri's ten Area Agencies on Aging administer the program on the local level by designating someone as the regional ombudsman coordinator. This coordinator may be an Area Agency on Aging staff person or may be a person who contracts with the area agency. Responsibilities of the coordinator include recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers.
The State Long Term Care Ombudsman is the contact for all ombudsman activities in the state. Changes on policies, regulations, reporting requirements, or information updates are primarily via the State Ombudsman. The Regional Ombudsman Coordinators attend quarterly meetings hosted by the State Ombudsman. This meeting is used to exchange information and provide in-service training. The Ombudsman at the local level is always encouraged to solve problems at their own level. If the situation warrants it, the Regional Ombudsman Coordinator can be called upon to assist. The Regional Ombudsman Coordinator is able to call upon the State Ombudsman to assist in the situation when specific technical information is needed, the problem is a system-wide problem or added authority needs to be lent to the situation. In the ombudsman program calling in "THE STATE" means calling upon the State Ombudsman office to provide assistance.
When facility staff hear the term "THE STATE," they most likely think of the Section for Long Term Care Regulation (SLTCR) regional office staff (often called the state inspector's.) These are Division of SLTCR staff who are charged with the responsibility of conducting surveys twice a year in all facilities. It is through these surveys that facilities are notified of problems and/or areas of concern which need to be corrected in order for them to remain in compliance with Missouri state statues and regulations. SLTCR has seven offices located through out the state. Contact with regional staff may be formal or informal. Meetings of various nature, i.e., industry, training, quarterly in-service, etc., provide group contact and an opportunity to coordinate/promote program activities. (Please note that confidential information is never exchanged at any of these meetings.)
The Regional Ombudsman Coordinator interacts with the SLTCR staff on a regular basis. Prior to entering a facility for a survey, the Section for Long Term Care Regulation Regional Manager will consult with the Regional Ombudsman Coordinator about the types of complaints that ombudsmen are reporting. No confidential information is ever shared; however, the reports from the ombudsman in the facility can be very valuable in steering the inspector to situations that may need to be addressed.
The Regional Ombudsman Coordinators also have a contact with the Division of Senior Services toll-free hotline. Volunteers are not to call the hotline. The hotline is primarily for reporting resident abuse or neglect or exploitation of resources. The Regional Ombudsman Coordinators are kept informed as to the information needed to report such incidents.
Title III Older Americans Act
This chart shows the relationship of agencies responsible for implementing programs for the elderly, such as the Ombudsman program as outlined in the Older Americans Act.
Philosophy of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Volunteer Model
The adoption of the volunteer service model stems primarily from the belief that the extent of community presence in a long-term care facility has a direct, positive correlation with the quality of life in an institutional setting. Knowledge of a particular facility enables the volunteer to handle problems more effectively. An established relationship with the facility staff and residents facilitates resolution. Ombudsmen assume the role of confidant and as a result residents are more likely to express concerns that might not otherwise surface.
Ombudsmen provide a personalized approach to service delivery. Regular contact with residents builds trust, visibility and clarity of purpose, which in turn can encourage residents to solve issues on their own.
The focus of the ombudsman efforts is resident-initiated complaints. While complaints may be made on behalf of residents by other individuals, care is taken that such complaints accurately reflect the concerns of the resident. Complaints are received in the strictest of confidence.
Investigation/resolution is not attempted without the resident's permission unless the problem affects a number of residents and can be approached in a generic sense without breaching confidentiality. No problems is too big or too small for an ombudsman to deal with. Ombudsmen can often solve problems before they become serious.
Ombudsmen work within the system to make the system work for residents. By assuming the role of an independent, neutral mediator in seeking mutually satisfying solutions to grievances, Ombudsmen make a significant contribution to living conditions for residents.
A key in this program is the word "empower." To empower is to enable or permit some action. Ombudsmen should always look for ways to empower residents to help themselves. It would be ironic if this very system, set up to ensure that residents know their rights and maintain their dignity, became part of the problem. Mediating a situation is just as important a function as is being an advocate.
Statement of Overall Program Policy
It is important to understand the Ombudsman Program does not have enforcement powers of its own and is not a regulatory agency in any sense. Trust and confidence can be maintained only as long as residents, nursing home facilities, agencies and the public know the ombudsman has no vested interest in any given case. The ombudsman's only interest is ensuring long-term care residents are able to freely exercise their rights.
Missouri Ombudsman Program Mission Statement and Goals
The mission of Missouri's Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is: To improve the quality of life for residents of long term care facilities through advocacy and education. The goals of the program are:
- To provide ombudsman services to all residents of all long-term care facilities in Missouri, including Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded and Veterans Administration Nursing Homes.
- To advocate for residents rights.
- To provide community education regarding long-term care facility issues.
This is the task set before each volunteer ombudsman. These goals will help to ensure and maintain the best quality life possible for all residents in long-term care facilities.
To achieve these goals ombudsmen should:
- Make sure all residents are informed of their rights as established by law.
- Strive to empower residents and/or help to resolve all complaints at the facility level through the involvement of all concerned parties.
- Work with the Regional Ombudsman Coordinator to provide suggestions for relaying non-confidential information to the community on residents needs and concerns.
Quality of Life
Quality of Life refers to elements which make life worth living. The components by which quality of life would be measured are not all quantifiable. Needs vary from individual to individual. However, the licensing and certification regulations provide some guides to measuring quality of life. The mediation process will help clarify issues and allow the ombudsman to assist in correcting situations which diminish rather than enhance quality of life.


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OAKLAND — Shortstop Jed Lowrie got the day off Thursday as the A's shortstop continues to deal with neck pain.
The issue was more of prevention. Lowrie could have played if needed, but manager Bob Melvin wants to keep his players as healthy as possible, and a rest in a day game after a night game might do the trick.
At the same time, Melvin is looking to get playing time for Nick Punto now that the veteran utility infielder's calf muscle strain is no longer an issue.
Because Cook is throwing hard without any apparent strain on his arm, the rehab assignment might last be just one game.
That would make Cook available to start the road trip Tuesday in New York after his second disabled list stint of the year. He began the season with a shoulder problem, then the right forearm strain cropped up.
``I'm feeling 10 times better now than when I was when I can back from the shoulder thing,'' Cook said. ``I was healthy back then, but it was a matter of pitchability. Now I feel the pitchability is there.
``I knew five days ago that I wasn't ready. But that was five days ago. I feel ready to go now.''
Tigers' starter Anibal Sanchez was dominating the A's with a two-hitter when Callaspo came up as a pinch-hitter to open the ninth. The infielder battled Sanchez to the hilt, working him for a nine-pitch at-bat, including six foul balls, both hard grounders and little bleeders.
``That was the key at-bat,'' Melvin said. ``He (Sanchez) had the pitches to finish. But Callaspo wore him out with that at-bat.''


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I've owned my P239 for at least five years or more. It sees a lot of time in and out of the holster. It is the one firearm that gets sot EVERY time I go to the range no matter what else I'm shooting.
The finish on mine is holding up very well. I carry it it both a Milt Sparks leather holster and a Kydex. I've shot it in competition as well. Almost no wear showing thus far.
It's also one accurate little handgun even in .40 S&W. I love it and will never part with it.


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I made one..
of course it was the day before we left on a trip to the west coast.. So I had to rush.. but it is as cute as can be! Still needs a bit of finishing..
Why do I do that to myself?? when I'm supposed to be doing laundry and packing.. what am I doing? stuffing bits of stuff into a tiny bird ornament! but oh my, it is sweet! I'll finish it up now that I'm at home again. Then I can make some more!!


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Discussion in 'The Trash Can' started by haribobo, Sep 19, 2010.
Who will medal? Multiple choice allowed.
Isn't Ashley Wagner going to be at Nebelhorn?
She withdrew. I was looking forward to seeing her programs next week.
You don't have Kanako Murakami among the choices. I'd argue she's one of the favorites for the title.
She withdrew as well. She would have been the clear favorite.
I didn't know that. Do you know the reason?
It is in here:
According to the information of Japan Skating Federation (JSF), Kanako Murakami and Cathy & Chris Reed got not to participate to Nebelhorn Trophy.
The reason for not participating has not been announced especially yet.
The skating information of JSF.
You made me blink with Katharina Hacker. I had to go hit Google to figure out that Katrina Hacker hadn't made a comeback.
Sarah Hecken has a good shot at medaling or even winning this event if she skates like she did at Worlds!
Häcker's been around a long time - she was natl. champ back in 2002 - but she always gets the lesser comps, like Triglav Trophy and Coupe de Nice.
This is an article in "Sankei Sports" in Japan.
Translated from Japanese.
Kanako Murakami gave up participating to Neblhorn Trophy.
September 22nd, 2010 JST
It was found that Kanako Murakami gave up participating to Neblhorn Trophy (in Oberstdorf, Germany) which she had scheduled to participate as her debut match of senior international competition and which is opened in September 23rd.
According to the person concerned, the reason not to be able to participate is because the skates had happened to break and the newly-made skates don't serve yet the purpose.
Murakami plans to participate to the senior of the Chubu Figure Skating Championship which is the domestic area competition in Japan and which starts on October 1st.
The article:
Kanako Murakami gave up participating to Neblhorn Trophy.
Cathy & Chris Reed planned to participate to Nebelhorn Trophy, but because Kathy had happened to suffer the light knee trouble, they gave up participating for being on the safe side.
Congrats to Cloudy Gumdrops, DORISPULASKI, Kati, MysticHaze, RFOS, and Sk8Kate who correctly guessed all 3 medalists.
This is the first time I got all the medalists right!!


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Skeletons, monsters, and vampires? Child's play! Ya know what has me scared to death this Halloween? The fact that NaNoWriMo starts tomorrow!
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For those that don't know, NaNoWriMo is National Novel Writing Month. It's a mad dash to the finish line of 50,000 words in 30 days. Winners are on the honor system and their only prize the simple satisfaction of having reached the end.
For the past three years I've tried to try. Every year I've meant to take a stab at this madness, every year I've failed. I do in fact have a "story" I'd like to start writing. Debate rages online as to whether it's cheating to start with an idea already in mind or if you must begin with a truly blank slate. In my case I don't really care. I just gotta get words on the page already.
So this year I planned ahead, I cleared my schedule and worked overtime to get things done so that I can condense the majority of my creative juices into sweet literary nectar. Of course I still volunteered to have Thanksgiving at our house. Lapse in judgement to say the least. These people are gonna have to be happy with stuffing from a box. Side note – I'm sure I'm not the only person who upon realizing that NaNoWriMo takes place in November, knew without a doubt, that the person who came up with this idea was not a mom.
Today I'm working like a mad woman to get any last minute things out of the way. November will be devoted to NaNoWriMo, an illustration project I have, and Thanksgiving. The only reason I'll manage to participate this year is because we moved from the east coast to Texas last year. I cannot begin to imagine attempting NaNoWriMo in the midst of Hurricane Sandy fallout.
But listen, let's just resolve that we are in this together. If you are trying to try (there is no try!) NaNoWriMo this year, then join us, the GeekMoms as we share with you our goals, tips, hopes, and fears for the next "thirty days and nights of literary abandon!"
I don't know how many of us will still be standing on the flip side. Heck I'm not even sure how many GeekMoms are attempting NaNoWriMo this year. When I polled our group the show of hands was, shall we say, tentative.
So join in, drop out, pop in again. Let's make this low stress. We'll be checking in with you at the beginning and end of every week this month. Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
Here's where the GeekMoms stand now:
Brigid – My goal is to get an outline finished for my story at a minimum. My fantasy goal is to finish an epic three book series. Heh, we'll see about that. But even if I don't hit 50,000, if I get an outline out of this month I'll feel like a winner. My family has been warned that interruptions while writing will result in painful and creative retribution. There is also a list of chores. Add me as a NaNoWriMo buddy.
Mandy – The first year I did NaNoWriMo was 2005 and that was the only year I won. I actually didn't finish the novel I was writing that year but I did reach the 50,000 words. I've tried every year since but haven't managed to reach that 50K mark. Even though I have a history of not winning, I still enjoy trying every year. My advice is to stay on track with trying to get at least 2500 words a day. If you fall behind, it's very hard to get caught up. That's what I'll be trying to do again this year. My goal is to actually win this year and I think I have a good shot. Right now, I haven't fully figured out what I'll be writing but I think will be in the fantasy genre.
Sophie – This will be my second year attempting NaNoWriMo, although my previous attempt in 2011 was something of a bust as I only completed a shade over 7,000 words before realizing I wasn't entirely sure where my novel was going. This year I have a new project in mind, a non-fiction piece I'm keeping close to my chest but which is going by the codename "Apples" (no, it's not a cookbook). I've worked out chapters in advance and set out a basic plan of attack, so overall I'm feeling more prepared.
The biggest hurdle that I foresee for myself is research; that takes time but is vital with a non-fiction manuscript so it's a necessary time killer. Of course having a toddler at home is also going to eat into my writing time, but with school in for most of the month hopefully I can find a balance between work, childcare, NaNo, and actually spending some time with my husband.
This year I also have a new weapon in my personal war on words: my iPad. My back doesn't always allow for extended writing session in my office but the iPad and Bluetooth keyboard means I can switch out and continue writing downstairs on a big, squishy sofa. That also gives me a regular change of scenery which might be just what I need. I'm looking forward to getting a good number of words down this November but I'm not going to be beating myself up if I don't make the big 5-0 by the time December gets here; there's more to life than NaNo. I'll be keeping my word count up-to-date on the NaNo site and if you'd like to add me as a writing buddy then please feel free to do so.Go Back to Top. Skip To: Start of Article.


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Know what items aren't allowed inside BMS
BRISTOL, Tenn. - Race week kicks off Wednesday with the truck race at Bristol Motor Speedway. This weekend will be a busy one for racing fans, but do you know what is and isn't allowed in the track?
We learned that if your cooler is too big or you have too many bags, you'll be making a trip to the car or camper. There are also certain things not allowed inside the track.
Excitement is building up at the BMS and people are ready to get inside the track. But you might want to make sure the things you plan to bring in meet the requirements.
We spoke to race fan Gerry McDougall about the check-in process. "When you buy your tickets they have the requirements in the little booklet that you get. They make it easy before you even leave home," he said.
But what are some of the things that will get you turned away? "Coolers that are over 14 inches [are not allowed]. Everything has to be under 14 inches to get past the security checkpoint," said Kevin Berkley, BMS events manager.
Berkley tells us each person is only allowed to bring in one bag and one cooler. "If you walk up to the gate and you have a cooler and five or six bags that you've been shopping with, that's not going to get you through the gate," he explained.
Berkley says while beer and liquor are allowed, glass containers of any kind cannot come in. "If it's the plastic bottles that are out there now, that's great. Cans are great, just no jars of pickles, mayo, anything like that to make sandwiches," he said.
Another thing that isn't allowed: umbrellas. "Umbrellas are one of our biggest concerns," Berkley said. "There are no umbrellas allowed into the grandstands."
Another thing that is not allowed on the track are metal stadium seats.
Bristol, Tennessee police officer David Kirkpatick wants to encourage fans to leave the things they aren't taking in at home or locked in a camper. If you simply can't, he says you should, "Put any items in the trunk and not have anything that's in a place that can be seen. Also check and make sure your vehicle is locked."
Kirkpatrick tells us they will be doing patrols in parking lots and campgrounds before, during, and after the race. "That's one of the things we're looking for, people being in places they shouldn't be," he said.
Bristol police want to also encourage you to park in places that are well lit.
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Fast Facts
- Population:
- 21,612,000
- Capital:
- Bucharest; 1,853,000
- Area:
- 238,391 square kilometers (92,043 square miles)
- Language:
- Romanian, Hungarian, German
- Religion:
- Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, Catholic
- Currency:
- Leu
- Life Expectancy:
- 71
- GDP per Capita:
- Literacy Percent:
- 98
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Romania lies on the Black Sea coast of southeastern Europe. The Carpathian Mountains and the Transylvanian Alps divide the country into three physical and historical regions: Wallachia in the south, Moldavia in the northeast, and Transylvania in the country's center. The majority of the people are Romanian (89 percent), but the Hungarian minority, living in the Transylvanian basin, numbers some 1.7 million.
Communists took power in 1947 and installed a Soviet-style government. Under President Nicolae Ceausescu, however, Romania steered its own course, refusing to participate in Warsaw Pact maneuvers and conducting half its trade with the West. Police arrested dissidents and monitored contacts with foreigners.
A producer of grain and oil, Romania—so named because it was a colony of imperial Rome—is also a favored Black Sea vacation spot. But Romanian citizens enjoyed little of the bounty under communism. To help repay bank loans, petroleum and agricultural produce were exported during the 1980s, while imports were restricted, electricity was rationed, and shop shelves lay bare. With decline in production, basic commodities remained scarce and exports slowed.
In 1989 government security police killed demonstrators in Timisoara and Bucharest, igniting a revolution. The ensuing execution of Ceausescu and his wife ended their reign of repression, deprivation, and ethnic discrimination. The governments that followed have been laboring under massive foreign debt. Significant levels of public and private corruption impede economic growth and undercut public trust in new democratic institutions. Romania joined NATO in 2004 and became a member of the European Union in 2007.
- Industry: Textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber
- Agriculture: Wheat, corn, barley, sugar beets; eggs
- Exports: Textiles and footwear, metals and metal products, machinery and equipment, minerals and fuels
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almost everyone has certain things that while not a big deal just get under their skin (or at least I certainly do)
I was talking to my husband about if and how he responds when someone you care about continually (unknowingly) presses these buttons. He said he usually just does nothing and gets over it.
That is what I have been doing for years as well... but for some reason something that my MIL and nanny are saying is just bothering me so much that the more I ignore it, the more it is making me upset (and it seems like a waste of time to worry about something that I know would make me feel better if I asked them to stop saying it).
It is petty... they are not going to understand why it bothers me (as it does not bother 99.9% of other people in the world)... so I feel stupid saying anything.
SO... if you have a unique hot button issue... have you ever told someone what they were saying bothers you and how did you do it in a nice way that did not offend them (but made them stop)?
I generally say something like "you know, I'm a complete dork, but that thing where you slurp your coffee/ rub your feet like that on the floor/keep strangling our cats just drives me nuts. I know, I know, I'm the sensitive one here; can you PLEASE try not to do that around me if you can??? I know I'm an assshole" and usually I'll get a "oh, I didn't know that bothered you" or "I didn't realize it came off like that" or whatever and they'll try to stop, which will only work part way but will at least make me feel better.


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Now for the down sides: They they collect a lot of propolis, which can make seperating supers a little more difficult, and clean-up of frames/supers takes a little longer. The queens I have had are not as easily spotted as some other races due to the overall smaller size. If you get a Starline I would recommend getting the queen marked. Now for the worst downfall. Not many producers carry Starlines, and if you need a queen shipped ASAP kyou might be out of luck most of the year.


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Home › Forums › Gear Forums › Gear (General) › UV protection for fabric, WITHOUT waterproofing?
Feb 21, 2013 at 3:26 pm #1299553
Almost all my clothing is black. Warms me up nicely when the sun shines, even when the wind is blowing off a Labrador ice floe, and dries quickly. On the North Atlantic, it's only too hot to wear black for about ten days a year, and that's solved by going to the beach. Also, I look totally badass while all alone in the middle of nowhere, and the ravens are guaranteed to introduce themselves.
I've recently invested in some nice new gear, and I don't want it to die of exposure prematurely. Can anybody recommend a non-waterproofing, non-stiffening, non-whitening anti-UV treatment for synthetic fibres? Goretex shell, Nanopuff, various Polartec fleeces, Cap 3, MEC T2…yup, black all the way down. Rock on.
Most products seem intended to replace sunscreen use on skin, by making the fabric absorb the UV, but sunscreening ME is not my intent. Most of those are for natural fibres, anyway. I found McNett's UV Tech, which is marketed for use on plastic kayaks and PVC whatnots. Any experience with it on fabric?Feb 21, 2013 at 3:29 pm #1957070
Are you looking to reduce the amount of UV that goes through your clothing to your skin, or are you looking to prevent the synthetic clothing from breaking down from UV damage?Feb 21, 2013 at 4:25 pm #1957095
Looking to protect the fabric itself, from becoming brittle and fragile due to UV exposure. Already had it happen to a Columbia shell, after three years of all-season wear. Got greenish, rattly and crinkly, hardened, and started to fray at the creases.
As for my own hide, it's already crinkly, hardened, and fraying at the creases, so I'm not too concerned. It was free, anyway. Don't tell my doctor I said that.Feb 21, 2013 at 4:26 pm #1957096
I have a great deal of interest in the same question, although, I have found Columbia to be pretty terrible in terms of long-term wear. I stopped buying from them.Feb 21, 2013 at 8:13 pm #1957226
I have two REI backpacks and several long sleeve nylon shirts and pants, and a gortex jacket. They are all over at least 10 years old. None of it has turned brittle or has noticably fadded. they do have some wear and tear from use and one of the backpacks was repaired when a strap failed (bad stiching).
If your shell is brittle and fragile after only 3 years, It's probably made from low quality fabric.
Be careful when applying a UV treatment to rain gear. Rain gear has DWR coating on the fibers of the fabric. If you apply a UV treatment over a DWR coating the DWR coating may fail. LOok for a DWR coating that also blocks UV. That way your rain jacket will still have a DWR coating after you treat it.Feb 21, 2013 at 10:56 pm #1957289
Jerry AdamsBPL Member
@retiredjerryLocale: Oregon and Washington
Normally, UV degradation to Nylon is after months or even years of exposure
Like you wouldn't want a nylon boat cover or full time tent for multiple summers
You would have to do a lot of backpacking for that to be a problemFeb 22, 2013 at 4:40 am #1957321
"You would have to do a lot of backpacking for that to be a problem."
Yes I do, and so it is. I pretty much live outside a good part of the year. In other words, if somebody spent every single weekend out on the trail, it would take them at least three years to be out as much as I am in one year. Also, I'm far enough north that during the summer there are over 16 hours of daylight. That's a lot of UV exposure. The fact that most of my stuff is black no doubt exacerbates the issue.
The goretex shell is not a problem, the combined DWR/UV treatments are easy to find.
What I want to do is UV shield my fleece and poly and merino gear, without waterproofing it or killing breathability. Rips and tears can be fixed, the UV is the thing most likely to destroy my stuff. And it isn't going to be covered by warranty.
Hoping someone out there has found and used something they can recommend. Thanks!Feb 22, 2013 at 6:29 am #1957335
This isn't what you want to hear, but try wearing white. ;)
This also isn't what you want to hear, but get a cheap black shell and try the McNett UV treatment and see how it looks. Test it!
I also found this:
http://www.atsko.com/products/uv-protection/u-v-killer.htmlFeb 22, 2013 at 6:30 am #1957336
Even if you're replacing your gear every three years, your dollar to use ratio is still ridiculous. You're getting your money's worth.Feb 22, 2013 at 7:54 am #1957361
Jerry AdamsBPL Member
@retiredjerryLocale: Oregon and Washington
Polyester is better than nylon for UV protection. Fleece is usually polyester. And I think Merino should be fine.
Maybe it's not so bad if you use it full time and you have to replace it after a couple years.
Maybe it's just an issue for a tent that's left in the sun full time. Or nylon cord.Feb 22, 2013 at 10:51 am #1957415
Colin KrusorBPL Member
@ckrusorLocale: Northwest US
Nylon, urethane coatings, and kevlar are the most UV sensitive materials most backpackers will ever carry. The corresponding UV-resistant alternatives are polyester, silicone coatings, and dyneema.
As Jerry said, polyester fleece and wool won't harmed by sunlight. For nylon gear, there are lots of spray-on products for protecting fabrics from UV damage, but I haven't tried any of them. If it were me, I would just read a few reviews, pick the best one, and try it.Feb 22, 2013 at 3:05 pm #1957480
Max: Thanks for that. I looked at Atsko products on a commercial gear website, and it said they had DWR properties. Atsko's own website says no such thing. Research failure on my part. So I appreciate your help!
Also thanks to Jerry and Colin for the nylon versus poly information. Never knew it. Sounds like I can focus on the few nylon things, like windshirt and pants, and not worry so much about the other stuff. Good news!
BPL, you're an education. Thanks for being there.Feb 22, 2013 at 9:26 pm #1957605
Glad to help!Feb 22, 2013 at 10:32 pm #1957615
"What I want to do is UV shield my fleece and poly and merino gear, without waterproofing it or killing breathability."
I think you are confusing two very different things DWR is not waterproofing. DWR coating only prevent water from sticking to the fabric. It does not prevent water or air from flowing between the fibers of the fabric. To make fabric waterproof you need to fill in the gaps between the fibers with a thick film of Polyurethane or a solid PTFE membrane (Gortex, Event).
DWR coatings are used on Waterproof breathable rain gear to insure that water doesn't block the flow or air bettween the fibers. If the rain gear didn't have DWR coating water would fill in all the gaps between the fibers in the fabric and breathability would go to zero.
DWR coating will not affect the breathability of Fleece and other none waterproof fabrics.
I can't say the for UV teatments because I have never used them.Feb 23, 2013 at 5:55 am #1957651
Steven is right, I've been imprecise with the waterproof/DWR terms, as well as referring to 'breathability' without clarifying that for some of these garments, it's really the wicking effect that I don't want to mess with.
My (vague, uninformed, unscientific) understanding is that an external waterproofing treatment will form a solid membrane on and between the fibres, while a DWR treatment still 'waterproofs', but only the fibres themselves. Therefore both would interfere with the wicking properties of something like Capilene or T2 microgrid or merino, because wicking depends on absorption followed by transport. So don't DWR anything worn next to skin.
Is this even close to being right? Or is wicking still only about the gaps between fibres, and not the fibres themselves?Feb 23, 2013 at 10:02 am #1957726
"Is this even close to being right? Or is wicking still only about the gaps between fibers, and not the fibers themselves?"
Good question that I don't reallly know the answer to. However I would suspect it would depend a lot on the weave of the fabric as well as the fiber. For my fleece garments I hanen't knoticed any significant wicking.
I just tested one fleece jacket and two different base layers I have that are all made from polyester. The weave was different for each. I basically just dipped a portion of the fabric in water. In all cases just the portion of the fabric touching the water was wet and the surrounding dry fibers stayed dry. That leads me to think that the material the fiber is made of makes the biggest difference between wicking and none wicking.
You could test the effect of DWR coatings on your fabric by just treating a small section and by then apply a drop of water to that spot as well as a drop of water on a untreated section. If the DWR coating doesn't have a big effect on wicking, you could go on to treat the entire garment.
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RG, can you try signing out and signing back in to see if maybe something is not refreshing right?
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should fix
Seems ok now
Excellent. It definitely was the way a word was introduced into the filter.
Bill? What are you messing with today?
Now it was bleeping "fix" until signing out and back in.
I haven't touched anything, today. But, I had used a wildcard character with those letter combinations, and I think that caused the problems. I've since removed them, yesterday, but signing out and back in may have been the only way to really refresh your browser. If it keeps happening, I'd empty the cache as well.
It was just strange... after the logout/login yesterday, everything seemed fine. And posts this morning were all working. Then I tried to reply to a thread that had been getting heavily bleeped yesterday, and it was bleeping me again. When I signed out again and signed back in, it seemed fixed again.
Wasn't sure if you'd been up to more mischief... taking another crack at it... or whether there was some lingering issue from yesterday's posts.
I'll dump the cache now.
Let me know how it goes.
Just tried to say that you can't choose what types of **bleep** and which files it won't.
It bleeped the first "files" (and some following words) but left the second one.
EDIT: See?
That said:
Just tried to say that you can't choose what types of ƒiles SmartWare will back up and which files it won't.
"Just tried to say that you can't choose what types of **bleep** and which files it won't."
Nope... this one is posting from my other PC... it's IE6/win2K and I've never used it to connect to this site. It still won't let me say that... so it's not a FF issue or a cache issue.
Okay. There's got to be a bug in this somehow, cause I've already removed the words I had added. Let me look into this some more. There are some things that are different on the backside, so I'm wondering if there was an update I'm not aware of.
For the record, select things are still getting mistakenly redacted...
Just now it wouldn't let me say "ƒew seconds' delay while the drive wakes back up".
Sorry, RG, I was out on Friday. I'll look into it today. I've been reading on the updates and it seems like some fundamental things got changed.
That's ok... was just letting you know.
Starting to see more and more posts with the *bleep*, and it's happening to me more frequently too.
If it was just a word or two, it wouldn't be so bad, and I could re-word things to avoid it... but when it's sometimes taking out 20 or 30 words, I don't always remember what it was that I'd said.
But even "Firmware's Release Notes... " got nabbed a few minutes ago, despite working in here now.
There were a couple of words that I pulled, that had the wildcard after an "f". Let's see if that fixes it.
I don't give a flat flying fig about the friggen **bleep**ed up dictionary...
Works for me!
I too have noticed a lot more "bleep" appearing in post the past week or so.
I made some changes, yesterday. That should fix it, but let me know if it doesn't. Right now, I'm just considering it a misuse of a wildcard character. If things don't get better, then I'll need to take it up with Lithium.
I **bleep** the **bleep** **bleep** and **bleep**. What do you think bill_s?


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