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Today on Muppet Wiki was a daily highlight of the wiki's interesting topics on the front page. Although we don't use this section anymore, the archives are still fun look back at weird and quirky items that may not have always qualified for Quality status.
Septemer 2008
- September 1 • Miss Piggy's Alternate Identities — Over the years, Miss Piggy has assumed a number of alter egos in order to further her illustrious career. Most famously she has played Nurse Piggy and the First Mate of the Swinetrek on The Muppet Show, but her stage appearances have also included Marie Antoinette, Maid Marion, Princess Leia and Sister Tuck. For television specials, she's been seen as Dorothy Gale, Cinderella, and even two Presidents of the United States.
August 2008
- August 31 • Bernie Brillstein (1931-2008) was Jim Henson's manager throughout most of his career. He also represented many of the cast members from Saturday Night Live, accounting for the "Land of Gorch" segments during the first season. It was through Brillstein that the Muppets would secure many of their first season guest stars on The Muppet Show. Brillstein pushed for the merchandising of the Muppet characters, something Henson was reluctant to do until he was convinced that profits would help him finance pet projects that he would rather be working on.
- August 30 • Busy Builders Playtown is a Sesame Street playset made by Colorforms in 1991. The set can be assembled into a 3-D diorama of Sesame Street, with busy storefronts on one side and the inside of the shops and apartments on the back. The Muppet characters are on cardstock, and can stand up when inserted into a cardstock base. The set comes with plastic Colorforms outfits and accessories which can be added to the characters or the background scenes.
- August 29 • David Beckham is a midfielder for the Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer team. He appears on Sesame Street Season 39 with Elmo in a Word of the Day segment for "Persistence" and can be seen in a special Backstage with Elmo segment for Sesamestreet.org.
- August 20 • China is a nation state in East Asia, and the most populous country in the world. It hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics. It has been a popular location for Sesame Street productions, as well as a leading manufacturer and exporter of plush Muppet merchandise.
- August 19 • Mitch Gaylord was the number one ranked gymnast in 1983 and 1984, and represented the U.S.A. in the 1984 Olympics. He led the U.S. team to a gold victory, and was the first American Gymnast to receive a perfect 10. He was twice featured in Muppet Magazine,
- August 18 • Greg Louganis is a famous Olympic diver who won back to back titles in diving events at the 1984 Los Angeles games, and the 1988 Seoul games. In 1987, he appeared in Muppet Magazine issue 19.
- August 17 • Slimey's World Games is a 1997 Sony Wonder video release where Slimey competes in the summer Worm Olympics. The video uses material from Episode 3300.
- August 12 • Crayola Color 'n Play released two Muppet sets in 1982. Each set includes a foldout book with coloring pages and cardboard characters which can stand up or be inserted into the scenes. The coloring pages can be wiped off with a cloth, to be re-colored later.
- August 11 • Sesame Street Season 39 starts today!
- August 10 • Dominique Dawes was the first African American female to win an Olympic gymnastics medal. She appeared on Sesame Street in Episode 3784 to demonstrate up, down, fast, and slow to Telly Monster. She is also part of the advisory board for Sesame Workshop's "Healthy Habits for Life."
- August 9 • "The Ojo-lympics": Ojo is having difficulty trying to decide what sport to play. She gets the idea to host her very own version of the Olympics called the "Ojo-lympics." Soon, all of the kids in the Big Blue House are in involved in the games.
- August 8 • The Olympic Games, or Olympics, are an international multi-sport event taking place every four years and comprising summer and winter games. Animal was the mascot of the U.S. Snowboarding Team for the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. The Olympics have been spoofed on Sesame Street and in Muppet Magazine.
- August 7 • Muppet Cuppets is a set of Sesame Street paper cups produced by Lily Cups in the early 1970s. The cups feature drawings by illustrator Michael J. Smollin.
- August 6 • Granny Rose travels a long way to visit Mopatop's Shop because she has heard you can get everything you want in the shop. She wants nothing, which is hard to come by. There always seems to be a little bit of something in nothing.
- August 5 • Captain Vegetable is a superhero on Sesame Street who encourages kids to eat vegetables. He wears a cape and always carries a carrot and a celery. His home base is a secret garden somewhere in New Jersey.
- August 4 • The Cube was an avant-garde drama written by Jerry Juhl and Jim Henson for television. It aired on NBC as part of the anthology series Experiments in Television. The hour-long piece takes place within a single set: a white, cubed space composed of a series of rectangular panels, in which the nameless protagonist is trapped.
- August 3 • Bear in the Big Blue House Christmas Books. Because it's never too early to think about winter holidays.
- August 2 • "The Sesame Street Book of Letters" is a picture book released as part of The Sesame Street Learning Kit. Various letters are examined, in random order, primarily using art and characters from cartoon inserts on Sesame Street, including Wanda the Witch. An appendix includes teaching notes for parents.
July 2008
- July 27 • Lola is a pink monster who lives on Plaza Sésamo, the Mexican co-production of Sesame Street. She appears in the Street segments of the show, and also has her own segment, "Lola Aventuras". She was included as a floral sculpture on a 2008 Tournament of Roses Parade float, along with other characters.
- July 26 • "Hey a Movie!" is the opening number from The Great Muppet Caper. It takes place in a busy street where Kermit, Fozzie, and Gonzo change into their reporter gear and try to find a good cover story for The Daily Chronicle. But when Gonzo decides to take a picture of a chicken, the trio miss Nicky Holiday stealing Lady Holiday's diamonds.
- July 25 • Gilda Radner was a comic actress best known for her Emmy award-winning work as an original cast member on Saturday Night Live. She appeared with the "Land of Gorch" Muppets in the first season, and did an introduction with Scred, who was dressed as one of the bees. She was also the guest star on Episode 304 of The Muppet Show.
- July 24 • Teeny Little Superguy appeared in animated segments created by Paul Fierlinger for Sesame Street, beginning in 1982 for Season 14. Though ostensibly a superhero, Teeny Little Superguy was actually more of a practical problem solver.
- July 23 • Dr. Edmund Johnston appears in the Farscape episode "A Constellation Of Doubt". A professor of cognitive behaviorism at Stanford University, Johnston is one of several experts who appear as "talking heads" in Alien Visitation. Executive producer Brian Henson was convinced to play the part when he was visiting the set.
- July 22 • Annie Get Your Gun is a musical by Irving Berlin, about real-life sharpshooter Annie Oakley. On Sesame Street, a "Dinner Theatre" segment was presented as "Annie Get Your Gumbo" in Episode 4155. A family who eats gumbo together, sings about it together with the parody song "There's No Dinners Like Family Dinners".
- July 18 • Muppet Star Wars PVC figures: These 6 PVC figures of Muppets portraying characters from Star Wars were sold as a set at the Disney World theme park for their annual Star Wars Weekends in July 2008.
- July 17 • Bernadette Peters is an award winning actress and singer of stage and screen. She has worked with the Muppets twice, guest starring on Episode 212 of The Muppet Show, and as a guest star when Kermit hosted The Tonight Show in 1979.
- July 16 • Legends of the Dark Crystal: The Garthim Wars is the first book in the Legends of the Dark Crystal manga series. UrSen, the mystic monk introduces the tale, which takes place 800 years prior to the events of The Dark Crystal.
- July 15 • The "African Alphabet" is a Sesame Street song originally performed by Kermit the Frog and a group of Anything Muppets voiced by the South African a capella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Rather than simply recounting the letters of the alphabet, the song tells a short story in which each word begins with a consecutive letter of the alphabet.
- July 14 • Duckleberry Swim: For those catching up on their summer book lists, we present this little quacker, a friend of Rubber Duckie as seen in the book Elmo Look and Find. Wearing a straw hat, Duckleberry rafts his way down Ernie's bathtub, in the manner of Mark Twain's famous Huck Finn.
- July 13 • Chuckie is the ventriloquist's dummy used by Fozzie Bear on The Muppet Show guest starring Edgar Bergen. Fozzie tries to use him in his act as a means of keeping up with the guest, but is frustrated when Chuckie initially remains silent, and shakes the dummy until he falls apart. Chuckie does speak of his own volition later on..
- July 12 • The Ernie & Bert Show is a recurring segment on Sesamstrasse, debuting on October 7, 2007. In these unique German skits, Ernie (puppeteered and voiced by Martin Paas) and Bert (Carsten Haffke) appear in a game show, with Bert as host and Ernie as contestant. Here is an example of a question: What has a engine and can drive? Ernie consult Rubber Duckie for advice. He then bring in his bathtub, claiming that is the answer. And later proving that his bath tub has a engine and can drive, when Bert claims thats the wrong answer.
- July 11 • My Sesame Street Home Video are videos that Random House released Sesame Street videos in 1986, under the label My Sesame Street Home Video. For awhile, Random House stopped releasing new videos under the My Sesame Street Home Video label, and a new collection called Sesame Songs Home Video. Then in 1993-1994, Random House released two more of these videos, A New Baby in My House and The Best of Elmo. In 1995, Sony Wonder started releasing Sesame Street videos.
- July 10 • Upside Down World" is sung by Ernie and Bert in Follow That Bird. Ernie upends the plane during the aerial search for Big Bird, as a way of getting the bird's attention. To Bert's annoyance, Ernie breaks into this jaunty tune about a world where everything is reversed. Halfway through the song, Bert's bottlecap collection falls out of the plane and falls on Big Bird, who mistakes it for a hailstorm.
- July 9 • Episode 0849 is the episode from Sesame Street where Cookie Monster raises money for endangered species.He ends up buying cookies for himself, claiming that he's the only Cookie Monster left in the world.
- July 8 • The first week of Season 30 (1998-1999) is finished. That week included new segments, new friends, and new changes! In Episode 3786, Alan was introduced with he new version of Hooper's Store. In Episode 3787, Gina studies to be a veterinarian. In Episode 3788, Big Bird and Elmo play the longest game of hide-and-seek. In Episode 3789, Maria builds Zoe's Zoemobile. In Episode 3790, Miles does his Video Project.
- July 4 • Independence Day, better known as the Fourth of July, is celebrated as the birthday of the United States of America. Uncle Sam, the Statue of Liberty, and other patriotic symbols associated with the day, and America in general, have been portrayed by the Muppets on many occasions. As revealed in the Hal Linden episode of The Muppet Show, the fourth is Statler's favorite holiday.
- July 3 • 1776 is a 1969 stage musical which adapts the debates and circumstances surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The general set-up and specific dialogue from the play were used by the Muppets in the 1982 special I Love Liberty. Fozzie Bear plays John Adams, Gonzo portrays John Dickinson, and Rizzo the Rat cameos as secretary Charles Thomson, among others.
- July 2 • The Declaration of Independence is that historic document which formally announced and justified the split of the American colonies from England. The declaration was adopted on July 4, 1776, but despite popular depictions, was not actually signed on that day. The event is depicted in the Sesame Street book B is for Books! with Ernie, Bert, and Telly Monster (as Ben Franklin) among the signers.
- July 1 • Stars & Stripes FOREVER! is a YouTube video starring Sam the Eagle, a penguin, the Swedish Chef, Bobo the Bear, Beaker and Animal. The video was posted on June 27, 2008, as the Muppets' celebration of the Fourth of July. The clip was posted by "Patrioticeagle", Sam's YouTube account.
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The Joyful Restraint of 2011 Burgundy
By: Will Lyons
In many ways, today's fine-wine lovers have never had it so good. Such has been the improvement in modern winemaking techniques, the adoption of measures to eliminate cork taint and the opening up of vast swaths of unexplored viticultural land, that we have been blessed with better-quality and more interesting wines than ever before. Yes, prices have risen and, in some cases, moved our favorites beyond reach, but more often than not, these have been replaced by new wines coming onto the market.
It was a point I suggested to an old friend, who worked briefly in the wine trade after studying viticulture at the University of California, Davis. No longer involved in wine, he says he is consistently surprised at the quality on offer compared with a decade ago: "It's actually very hard to buy a bad bottle these days," he says.
The trick is finding an interesting one, which brings us to perhaps the most interesting wine region of them all: Burgundy. Its 2011 vintage has just been previewed in a plethora of tastings held in London and is on sale now. I can't think of any other fine-wine region in the world that continues to mesmerize and fascinate quite like Burgundy.
Its two principal grape varieties, Pinot Noir for red and Chardonnay for white—and the smattering of plantings of Gamay and Aligote—find an expression when planted in its network of villages in the Côte d'Or, inspiring not just the palate but the intellect, too.
In Burgundy, it is still possible to overpay for mediocre wine. Such is the complexity of the region that navigating its myriad villages and vineyards is akin to solving a cryptic crossword. Consumers often complain that its wines are inconsistent and too complex. Burgundians believe a wine's character is derived principally from the plot of land the vine is planted on, which is graded by a classification system based on the vineyard, village and subdistrict. But a highly classified wine can be expensive and not very good. To compound the problem, Burgundy's unpredictable weather means every year tastes slightly different. A good short cut is to pick your producer wisely.
It may be too much of a leap to say there are no bad vintages anymore, but certainly in Europe's classic regions, modern winemaking has made a huge difference. British importer Caspar Bowes explains that many of today's vintages are better described in terms of style rather than quality, arguing that those vintages that have been rated "great" in the past, such as 2009 and '10, are merely those that have had the ripest fruit and the most power.
The 2011 vintage is a case in point. It may not have the power of the 2010 but what it lacks in density and weight, it certainly makes up for in charm.
Flowering was early in the spring of 2011, which meant that although the harvest date was early—in some vineyards the earliest since the end of the 19th century—the grapes enjoyed a long hang time on the vine. This allowed them to mature more slowly, helping ripen the tannins and fruit evenly.
The result is red wines that are strongly aromatic, possessing an attractive perfumed fruit and a delicate floral character. This is matched by a lacy elegance, smooth tannins and a bright acidity that gives them power and zing. In short, at this young stage, judging from the dozens of cask samples I sniffed and slurped my way through in London, the wines are a joy to taste.
The good news is that both the 2011 reds and whites have restrained alcohol, which gives the wines a unique freshness. Quality is even in both the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. For reds, the standout villages were Nuits-St.-Georges and Volnay. For whites, Pernand-Vergelesses continues to produce scintillating Chardonnay.
The bad news is that, as in 2010, the crop was very small; and it comes before 2012, which, due to uneven weather, was even tinier. Coupled with demand from European and U.S. collectors and increased interest from Asia, this will mean real pressure on prices.
As Louis-Michel Liger-Belair, proprietor of Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, says, "Fill your cellars, as there will not be much wine in 2012." To which I would add: don't forget to stock up on 2010, a vintage where quality, particularly among the lesser village wines, is even throughout. Stock up before prices rise even further.
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Brisket, a naturally tough cut, becomes meltingly tender braised in beer and chiles. Try this with corn tortillas or as a filling for enchiladas or tamales. Or serve simply with rice and a green salad.
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes Appropriate
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Heart Healthy
High Fiber
High Potassium
Low Calorie
Low Carb
Low Cholesterol
Low Sat Fat
Serves 8
Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 210 min.
Step 1
Tear chiles into 1-inch pieces and place in a large bowl. Cover with hot water and let sit until softened, at least 20 minutes. Drain.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place tomatoes and their juices, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and the drained chile pieces in a food processor. Process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in beer.
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Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add brisket and brown on all sides, about 6 minutes total. Pour the chile sauce over the meat and bring to a simmer.
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Cover, transfer to the oven and bake for 2 hours. Stir in beans and continue baking until the meat is fall-apart tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour more.
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Do honeybees half sting? I have been hit 4 times since I started beekeeping May 10. 1 leg 1 hand 2 face. Yet i never had to pull out a stinger:confused:
Do honeybees half sting? I have been hit 4 times since I started beekeeping May 10. 1 leg 1 hand 2 face. Yet i never had to pull out a stinger:confused:
If it isn't broken, don't try to fix it. If you build it, they will fill it.
Yes at times I have been stung also had the same problem no swelling, no stinger this year only hit twice once in the face no vale dumb, she got stuck in my hair and watched her swing down like on a rope and hit me just above the eye. That time she left her stinger lots of swelling. I teach so the class thought I looked a little funny. it went down my face around the eye.
Now I wear a vale most of the time when I open things up
Wishing you all the best of tomorrows and good honey
I have had a few hives since 2006. Up til this year stings were not too bad -few hours of minor discomfort. This year I got stung twice, just above the elbow where my canvas gloves stop. I wish they went all the way up to the shoulder. The 1st was not too bad -the 2nd I can still feel going on 48hrs later. It must have been a direct hit in an area that was already grazed
I only get half-stings through clothing. On bare skin I always have to scrape out a stinger.
Bees, brews and fun
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In my experience with stings, the pain and swelling are directly proportional to how long the stinger stays in your flesh, pumping in the venom. Last week one got me on the fingertip and left the stinger in me while she flew away. I got it out almost instantly, and two hours later I had to push down on the area with my other fingers, just to feel it enough to locate it.
I guess it could be possible that one got you, but for whatever reason (thick clothes, funny angle) didn't get in deep enough for the barb on the stinger to engage, and as a result, she only got a piece of you.
Remember, the bees don't "eject" their stinger, it is RIPPED out violently when they fly away and it is committed to staying in you.
I guess what I am saying is the bee could have had the hymenopteran equivalent of a premature stinger ejaculation.
I've had one stick me multiple times without lodging it, and the other day I had one stick in a callus, I had to scrape it out but felt no effect at all.
Last week I got my first one right on my lower leg. I let it pump the venom for a while thinking of the tolerance it would help me build up. Needless to say I was limping around the rest of the day and itching at the sting area 5 days later.
I was wondering about this too because I got stung last thursday and my arm went twice the size it normally is and the arm not the sting site still itches. Last week I got stung in the neck for the first time in years and hardly no effect. So my question is what are the toxins in the sting that make you swell and itch and will I become immune to it or it or will I react like this every time I get stung.
i got stung in the neck for the first time. let me tell you it felt like a 1/2in drill bit being drilled in. the stinger was in for a while i got it out. dont know if you will ever be immuned to ti or not? i have been stung 6 times this year. i swell and it itches like heck for 4-6 days!
I've been half stung through gloves but never right on the skin. My reaction depends on where I get hit. I took a bunch a few weeks ago with only a little swelling. They were on the arms and hands. I got one under the eye a couple years ago and had a bad reaction. Mostly, I just get a little swelling and later, the itching. Again, it depends on where you get stung and the length of time that the stinger stays in.
"My wife always wanted girls. Just not thousands and thousands of them......"
I'd like to hear an authority on this. I have always regarded the idea of building up resistance to a poison through constant exposure as something of a wive's tale. While I am sure there is SOME kernel of truth to it, I am not sure that the mechanisms involved are reliable enough and consistent enough for a method to be built around.
Even if I am completely off on that, it seems a simple affair to just pull the stinger out every time and avoid the trouble of needing a "resistance".
Just anecdotal, but I have mean bees and have been stung many times. At first, my arm would really swell up. Now, it is usually quite minimal, except for the last sting at the eyebrow.
Benedryl has not helped me at all, just made me fall asleep.
I think my resistance is building.
Mossie bites bother me more than bee stings. I am immune to stings. But this year I took about 15 stings on my right hand. I had one knuckle that got very sore with minor swelling. It was gone in a couple of days though. I think the sting must have hit something it should not of in the joint. That is what I get for working hives in thin cloth gloves when needing to do serious work in the hives.
Gosh darn it! You'd think that when they sting me on the face they could aim for the BIG wrinkles. This week I'm enjoying no wrinkles on one side of my forhead!!!
But seriously... two stings this year, both my fault. Don't wear any gear till harvest, but only have a dozen hives.
ps.. found that impatience capensis, Jewelweed (the yellow and orange flowers that grow near poison ivy blloming now in Wisconsin) takes the sting out of nettles, poison ivy, and minor bee stings. Squash a plant up and rub on.
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Sometimes when I'm bored I like to search for jobs on monster in career tracks very different from my own. If I find a job listing that sounds interesting I sometimes invent a life that would go along with that path... just to see what would come up, I typed "Figure Skating" in the keyword field.
This listing came up, and it sounds like such a dream gig! Unfortunately it was posted in June so I'm sure that they have filled it.
Company: ABC Sports Location: New York, NY 10023
Status: Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project Job Category: Arts, Entertainment, and Media
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
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Job Description
ABC Sports seeks a freelance assistant researcher for the 2006-2007 figure skating season. Duties include assisting the head researcher with interviewing athletes, conducting research, compiling results, monitoring news, and writing research manuals; traveling to selected international competitions; providing information and answering questions for announcers and production staff; general proofreading and fact-checking.
Job Qualifications
Strong writing, research, and editing skills and solid sports knowledge required. Figure skating experience/knowledge and fluency in a foreign language (especially Russian, Japanese, or Chinese) a plus. International travel experience and knowledge of music are helpful. Journalism experience and/or television research experience preferred.
This is a freelance position and benefits are not provided. Pay is hourly and overtime-eligible.
Dates of employment
Work will begin in New York, NY offices in mid-September and end after the 2007 World Championships.


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Unlike our daily gelato indulgence, this sweet stuff is actually good for you. Infused with brown sugar and four exotic plant oils, this softening body scrub gets rid of dirt and oil while gently exfoliating away rough surface skin. You'll immediately notice how refreshed your skin feels, not to mention how good the sweet rose- and cedar-infused scent smells.
I bought this because I was looking for a little luxury and I really liked the way the divine oil smelled. The scrub does not smell the exact same as the divine oil in the tub, but once you use it and are drying off I notice it smells more like the divine oil. The scrub its self is like if you could lather a body butter that has physical exfoliate in it up. I found the scrub to be quite drying, leaving me with that too clean and tight feeling regular bar soap leaves. The worst part for me is that my container ended up molding on me before I could finish it (most likely since it lacks traditional preservatives). I was using it sparingly since it was expensive, and the last time I went to use it there was fuzz on the sides and on the lid so I just threw it away. I would not repurchase this or recommend it to anyone. There are much better lower cost alternatives.2
Let me start by saying I don't like the smell of the divine oil, which I got of sample of with this purchase. Both the scrub and the oil smell the same to me--bad. The scrub is strange--you sort of have to pull a chunk of it off and mix it with water. I use it on my legs before shaving but try to keep it away from parts closer to my nose because the smell lingers. It works okay, but no better than cheap drugstore scrubs that don't have a bad smell.2
I bought this scrub because I am so in love with the Caudalie Divine Oil. It really wasn't what I expected. The granules are very small and the scrub is thick. You have to use a lot of it because if you mix it with water, it turns milky white becaues of the oils and still doesn't spread on the skin well. Also, somehow the scent is different in the scrub than the oil. The fragrance of the scrub is very overpowering. The first time, I used it on my entire body and it was just too much. It bordered on gross.
I tried again and used the scrub on just my legs before shaving. That worked out really well. The shave was very smooth and my legs felt and looked amazing afterwards. And using it on just my legs, the smell was fine.


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I forgot I wanted to tell PatBeek -- Looking at your pics your hive is sitting up on blocks. That is how I had mine but down low just one one row of blocks and a big windstorm came through and blew it off and upside down, knocked all the comb down Yours might be better protected by the fence but anyway fyi if you get storms. I have had suggestions for angled legs, ratchet straps, tiedowns.
@Daniel Y Yeah I hear you about pros and cons. Mine did cross combs and I knocked a comb down. Then the storm! Did you put some wax on the guides? I didn't at first but after the storm I rehung the good ones straight and put the best ones on the outside plus waxed the guides so now they are building new ones straight. Also very new comb seems super soft so I am just gently scooting those bars over and not lifting them out. They have reattached the busted combs and built them bigger, seem more solid. I have had mine about a month after catching a swarm. I was wondering the same thing about maybe making partial frames at the top for extra solid top corners? One one comb they are attaching one side to the wall. I am leaving it alone until they repair the storm mess. I also wonder if it would be better to just leave some of the core brood nest completely alone and just check the outer ones? Anyway I guess we will learn!
@Robherc thanks for telling experience with smoker and syrup. I am almost in over my head catching this swarm! I wasn't planning on bees until next spring but running with it and having fun mostly


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I bought fabric and other sewing stuff for my birthday in November, but didn't go too crazy. No fabric purchases since and am trying to continue with that. I haven't been able to sew much either. Merry Christmas everyone.
Stash is large I guess seeing others mine is not that bad. If I pile some here and there not so big. DIL was packing some of it. I had some packed for moving, I really do not know what and how she packed it. Just labled it material I guess. I have no idea what is in the boxes. Ones I had labled I put what. She is not a sewer or quilt maker.
Last month, Nov, I was 82.
Madqulter , you're so sweet! I' m happy to share the anniversaries, but not the man! Lol! Tho' there have been days you could have had him for a quarter, and no returns or refunds! All in all, he 's a keeper, but 37years is a long time to go without a fight so of course, we've had a few. But he just bought me a Viking serger, so can't ditch him now. 8-)
Nancia, I got my own and I totally understand. lol We did go to the store today and I picked up a few rulers (well, more than a few actually). I am such a happy and lucky girl. Pat paid for the loot and he refused to tell me how much. So I gave him a big hug and a thank you and now I have to save for the circle set of rulers.
Glad I had my stash today--just eliminated 1 1/3 yds of fabric from it. GD's and I made potholders (5 of them) for teacher gifts--the one with the 4 pieces folded in half--easy for 7 and 10 yo to put together. No I won't go and replace the fabric and may go and put together a few more for the family members to enjoy.
I have a great idea! I am starting a medallion style quilt along in the block of the month category .. check it out. I think you could use scraps and fabric in your stash absolutely. I bet if you put one solid with it, say white or black or whatever goes with your scraps the most.. you could make your rounds all scrappy and use up lots of your little fabrics. Or your bigger ones if you have yardage. 3 yrds focal fabric and the rest stash.. see grand way to pick away at your stash. Mine is two shelves long and about 100 fq's and its making me very nervous. I plan to pick away at them and if necessary buy only solids such as more kona black or bright white that makes it easy to work with the others. So does that count as a moratorium for 2014 if I need solids so I can beat up my stash??
Are we getting a new set of rules for January? Can we have a link here to the new thread, please?
I have been very good this last month I made 4 22" bears, 4 pot holders, 6 sets of pillow cases and a pair of jammey bottoms out of my stash no new fabric since black friday


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I had two colonies to supercede first week of Oct. 2010. Never gave them much of a chance of mating, they both began to lay and over wintered fine.
3/12/11 inspection both had great bood patterns. 4/2/11 one queen had all but completly stopped laying, all drone cells sealed, less than 5% worker cells sealed all others empty, 3 queen cells piping ready to hatch. Lots of open necter had been gathered. Located queen and she looked withered.
Am I correct in my assumption that my late fall queen has probably became a drone layer and this is not swarm preps since there are no eggs or sealed worker brood?


text: Not sure if this can be here. I have a 1999 OBS burb with 131K miles on it. I have a miss between 1500 - 2200 rpms. There is no code or SES light. I put it on a scanner and it does not show a miss. It is not in the trans, as I can get it to miss while in park and rev up to 2500. I have replaced the following: tune-up (plugs/wire/cap/rotor) coil (2 different brands) fuel filter fuel pump O2 sensor TPS sensor seafoam in gas tank to clean injectors and swapped from the old poppet valve spider to the ungraded injector spider Still can't find miss. Any help? Basically stock, has flowmaster cat-back, K&n filter, and a PCM4less computer. I have even put the stock computer back in. Same problem. Motor still pulls strong to 5K rpm. If I am under light throttle and lite load, that is when the miss occurs. If I give it more gas, it goes away.


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This time last year, racing engagements were a bit thin for former Red Bull Development driver Brendon Hartley.
Sure, he was gainfully employed, and an integral part of the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One team, as a simulator driver.
But it doesn't matter how much you contribute to the development of a successful race car through computer chips, driving the real thing on a real race track is all racecar drivers really want to do.
However, his contribution to the development of the F1 car was rewarded when the New Zealander was handed the keys to it at a test at Magny-Cours, France, last year.
"It [a Formula One car] was quicker than I remember it, but I felt a lot more prepared than when I was only 18," said 22-year-old Hartley.
"There's still a big difference [between simulator and car] ... in the simulator when you crash nothing happens so you lose that fear and there's nowhere near as much force on your body."
Last year, Hartley raced at his first Le Mans 24-Hour for Murphy Prototypes, where at one stage the team were leading the LMP2 class until a mechanical failure ended their chances.
That was about it for the year in respect to track time until he got the call to race at the Daytona 24-Hour, and now things have taken off racing-wise.
Because of a standout performance where Hartley was setting the same lap times as the number one car, he has been signed to a full-time gig.
Starworks Motorsport's principal Peter Baron has been so impressed with the rookie endurance driver, and the pace he's shown when the car's working that he's got him on board for the rest of the US Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car series.
"I'm really happy about this as you can imagine," said Hartley. "They were pretty impressed with my speed at Daytona, and I'm now back for the whole season."
The championship is well respected in America and Europe and many of the big name and very successful endurance drivers take part. It's the world's number one sports car championship and is promoted by Nascar and has a big following.
"It's a pretty big thing to be involved in and it's a big opportunity for me. I'd done enough for them to want me to come back and do the season and I'll be driving with Scott Myer.
"It's all new to me so I'm just going to go there and take it as comes, just enjoy it and make the most of it," said Hartley.
Among those who don't follow endurance racing, there is a perception that drivers are circulating at around 90 per cent.
Nothing could be further from the truth. The cars are strong enough to be hurled around the track at full noise right on the ragged edge, meaning the drivers are also at full capacity - for hour after hour with no let-up.
"We're not just driving around on a Sunday afternoon, it's pretty serious stuff," said Hartley. "It all just seemed to click for me racing endurance sports cars ever since my first race at Spa where we finished on the podium.
"It was with a new team [Murphy Prototypes] who had never raced before and it opened a few eyes.
"I'm enjoying it probably more than anything else I've ever done, bar testing a Formula One car. I really love the racing and I've entered the category at the right time as it's really taking off in Europe. There's a big fan base, a lot of manufacturers enter cars and here are some really good drivers taking part."
With his F1 duties as well, Hartley's dance card is nearing full. Added to the dual workload is all the travel involved having to fly back and forth across the Atlantic.
"I'm going to be busy that's for sure. I've got 12 more races in America and I've been confirmed for this year's Le Man 24-Hour as well as the F1 simulator work.
"I love my job and it's a lot of work. Not many drivers get the opportunity as a day job to work on a simulator. I'm always learning something new and developing as a driver so that's a big positive as well."
You'd have to say Hartley is the perfect example of how when one door closes another will open - if you're good enough.
Hartley proved he was fast in open wheelers and he's already shown he can mix it with best in sports cars. It would appear the young man is on the cusp of probably making a hefty mark in his new adventure. His first hit-out is this weekend at the Circuit of Americas, Austin, Texas.


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Tonight's big project was starting some flower seeds. While Mom was at class, the four mini-geeks and I set up on the dining room table and got to it.
First, we amassed our supplies. Foremost, and I guess the reason for all this, is the seeds. As high-quality seeds have started appearing in the grocery stores, they've become an impulse buy. We wound up with several packets of flower seeds this way.
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Next are trays to start them in. I'm using peat trays. They came with plastic trays to hold the water and clear plastic tops so it acts as a tiny greenhouse. While not a renewable resource, the peat pots are undeniably more environmentally sound than plastic pots. As a bonus, when they're ready to go in the ground, you can plant your seedlings pot and all without having to risk delicate roots. You can reuse the plastic parts with new peat pots next season. The seeds need something to grow in, so you need potting soil. Any potting soil will do; I don't really have any strong opinions on the issue – just do not use soil you dug up from the yard. I wound up using a starter mix that was right next to the peat pots at the garden center.
Finally, are the tools for moving seeds and soil. Scissors for cutting open seed packets and a piece of paper to sort them on – those seeds can get small! Each kid got a small plastic Tupperware container and a teaspoon for managing their individual measure of potting mix. Continue Reading "Gardening with Kids: Starting Flower Seeds" »


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Pictured from left at the first research symposium in 2005: Ellen Clark,
Marcheta Evans, Edwin Barea-Rodriguez, Encarnacion Garza Jr. and
Harriett Romo.
UTSA conducts third annual research symposium
By Lorena Claeys
Executive Director, UTSA Academy for Teacher Excellence
(Nov. 5, 2007)--The UTSA College of Education and Human Development's Academy for Teacher Excellence and the Office of the Vice President for Research will host the third annual research symposium, "UTSA Community of Researchers: Diversity and Research for Academic Success," from 2 to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8 in the Business Building University Room (2.06.04) on the 1604 Campus.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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The event is free and open to the public. A reception follows from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
As part of UTSA Diversity Month activities, the sessions will highlight research and published works by UTSA faculty and graduate students on diversity and research for academic success.
Some speakers at the symposium are part of the 42 research award recipients from the UTSA Academy for Teacher Excellence (ATE). Grantees have conducted quantitative or qualitative research that informs administrators, teachers and university faculty, and community members with best practices that close the educational gaps and set educational standards among diverse student groups.
- Download the symposium presentation schedule (pdf document).
For more information, call (210) 458-4341.


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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Review
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Since the introduction of the Lumix DMC-GH1 back in 2009, the GH-series' place in Panasonic's Lumix lineup has been clear; a flagship stills and video model designed for enthusiasts who demand a well-handling, responsive and customizable camera with all the latest technology the company has to offer. The goal was to show that a camera did not need to be the size of a DSLR to perform like one. The enthusiastic and largely unanticipated response to the GH2's movie capabilities by working videographers (Google 'GH2 video hack' to get an idea for how keenly its capabilities are being exploited) has meant that Panasonic must now also consider that its camera is being integrated into professional video rigs.
With the announcement of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3, it's clear that Panasonic believes accessible manual camera controls, durable build and video capability can sell a camera, without depending on the Micro Four Thirds advantage of smaller body sizes. If that sounds like a description of a mid-range DSLR then it probably should - this is the most DSLR-like Micro Four Thirds model yet, with dimensions that essentially match those of the APS-C Sony SLT-A65.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 key features
- 16MP Live MOS sensor with three-core Venus 7 FHD engine
- Magnesium alloy body with weather sealing (dust and splash proof)
- ISO 200-12800 (extended range of ISO 125-25600)
- 6 fps continuous shooting
- AF speed of 0.07 seconds
- 1.7 million dot equiv. 16:9 ratio OLED viewfinder (1024 x 576 pixels)
- 614k dot 3" OLED rear screen (640 x 480 pixels)
- Full HD 60p/50p video with 30p/25p option
- MOV (h.264), MP4 and AVCHD formats
- Video bit rates of 50Mbps in IPB and 72Mbps in All-I compression modes
- Timecode support in MOV(H.264) and AVCHD formats
- 3.5mm mic socket and headphone socket
- Four channel wireless control for the optional DMW-FL360L external flash
- PC socket
- iOS and Android app control via Wi-Fi
Key differences from the DMC-GH2
- Improved sensor and latest Venus image processor
- Weather sealed magnesium alloy body
- OLED EVF and rear display (versus LCD)
- Capacitive touch screen (rather than pressure-sensitive)
- 60p video capture (versus 60i /30p)
- 72Mbps bit rate maximum (versus 24Mbps)
- 3.5mm mic socket (rather than 2.5mm)
- Headphone socket
- 6 fps continuous shooting (versus 5)
- Five custom Fn buttons (versus three) and a second control dial
- Compatible with new DMW-BGGH3 battery grip
- PC socket for external flash
- Interval shooting
- HDR and multiple exposure modes
The GH3 gains a weather sealed (dust/splash proof) magnesium alloy body which now gives Panasonic a camera body to match their moisture- and dust-sealed Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH OIS lens and Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm F2.8 ASPH OIS fast zooms. Additional highlights include 6 fps shooting (or 4fps with updating live view) and five customizable function buttons. While the camera's still image resolution remains at 16MP, the GH3 has a new Live MOS sensor, three-core Venus 7 FHD processing engine and a new low pass filter.
Panasonic claims improvements in high ISO shadow detail, color reproduction and white balance over its predecessor. The GH3 also offers in-camera HDR and multiple exposure image modes, as well as Wi-Fi connectivity that Panasonic hopes to leverage with its remote triggering and image transfer apps for iOS and Android phones. One thing the GH3 loses, however, is the multi-aspect ratio sensor size found on its predecessor, with 3:2 and 16:9 format images being a crop from the camera's 4:3 ratio chip.
There are pro-focused additions to the GH3's video capabilities, with timecode-supported broadcast quality video that is capable of bit rates as high as 72Mbps (for 1080p at 30, 25 or 24fps, depending on region). Only the US $3500 Canon EOS 5D Mark III offers higher bit rates (and Panasonic suggests its compression might offer better quality), though Blackmagic is promising compressed CinemaRaw from its newly-announced $1000 Pocket Cinema Camera.
The GH3 gains the ability to shoot in MOV (h.264) format, freeing it from the restrictive frame- and bit-rates laid out in the AVCHD standard. This means the camera can capture files natively as 30p, as well as 60i. There is also the choice of All-I or IPB compression, which Panasonic is hoping will further endear it to videographers currently using GH2s.
The GH3's new EVF is a 1.7 million dot equivalent OLED panel with a 16:9 ratio of 873 x 500 pixels. Panasonic lists a robust 1.34x magnification (equivalent to 0.67x on a full frame SLR), and says that because information is transmitted to the panel 8x faster than the GH2, the on-screen image will remain smooth and natural even while panning quickly across a scene.
The rear display panel is a 3" 614k dot resolution (640 x 480 pixels) OLED unit that, like that of its predecessor, is touch-sensitive, though it's now capacitive, rather than pressure-sensitive. For both stills and video shooters looking to extend the camera's abilities, the GH3 offers a 3.5mm mic input (GH2 users had to resort to a 2.5 - 3.5mm adapter), headphone jack, PC sync socket and a new optional battery grip that attaches to base plate providing the option for additional power.
Compared to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
With the GH2 having gained such a strong following among enthusiasts and videographers, Panasonic has clearly prioritized external controls and accessory compatibility. As such, the GH3 is a noticeably more bulky camera than its predecessor, comparable in size to the Sony SLT-A57. As you'll see in the image below, control points have been redesigned and much of the camera's layout has been re-adjusted for the larger body.
*In this review we've worked with Andrew Reid of EOSHD.com to get a videographer's perspective on the video quality and movie behaviour of the GH3.
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Can anyone tell me if the TimeLapse output from the GH3 is single frames or is it a video clip @ 24/30 or XX frames per second. . .>>>> never mind. . . a second look at DPR's review, I found were the final output is individual frames, although in playback mode the GH3 will play those frames as a video clip. ..
dpr- can you always include every model's shutter actuation in the specification page....? thank you.
Really don't understand the rating of the jpeg compared to OMD em5. In text it seems a lot worse, in bars it's just a tiny hair worse. Whats with this? Both can't be right!
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E3, LOS ANGELES May 18, 2005 — Capcom® today announced Resident Evil® 4 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. The critically acclaimed survival horror masterpiece arrives on the PlayStation 2 with brand new features, enhancements and exciting surprises. Based on the popular Resident Evil series which has sold more than 26 million units worldwide and is Capcom's highest selling series, Resident Evil 4 sees the return of a familiar hero on a mission of the highest level. Capcom plans to release the title for North America in late 2005.
In Resident Evil 4 players are reacquainted with Leon S. Kennedy, Raccoon City Police Department's idealistic rookie cop from Resident Evil 2. It has been six years since the destruction of Raccoon City and in that time, the U.S. government has been able to destroy the nefarious Umbrella Corporation. Fast forward to 2004 and players rejoin Leon, who is now a U.S. agent with a top-secret mission. He has been tasked to look into the abduction of the President's daughter and his investigation has led him to a mysterious location in Europe. As Leon encounters unimaginable horrors, he must find out who or what is behind everything.
"Capcom's Resident Evil series is synonymous with survival horror. The games have a long standing reputation for introducing innovation and raising the bar to create intensely terrifying experiences for players," said Todd Thorson, director of marketing, Capcom Entertainment, Inc. "With a slew of new and redesigned concepts, Resident Evil 4 presents a fear more real than ever before. The game is set to revolutionize both the world of Resident Evil and survival horror."
Resident Evil 4 includes the following features:
• Unsurpassed visuals – Resident Evil 4 features breathtaking 3D graphics and effects
• Behind the camera view – Camera follows the player from behind and allows for intuitive movement
• New never before seen enemies – Creatures that defy the laws of nature!
• Advanced AI – Enemies are now smarter than ever and use their cunning abilities to team up and attack the player en mass
• Enhanced, deeper story elements – Conversations and monologues can be heard in real time
• Action button – Pressing the context sensitive button allows players to perform various actions
• Aim and shoot – Ability to zero in on enemies with weapons Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment.


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So far i have disassembled the hasbro removed the visor cut out the grill work mask and cut the eyeslit down to make it more authentic. The pics of it rebuilt are just a practice run with tape to try and get the look right. Still needs some tweaking! I put sintra sheets in the cheeks. Man that thing is a total b@$!4rd to pull apart! Loads of hidden screws! Also had a go at adjusting th RF so it goes down at a right angle instead of where it usually sits so it wont inhibit vision. Still needs tweaking an adjusting but im getting there
very cool, i was wondering if this could be done...
The Hasbro is a good bit bigger than the movie sized one, but they're a cheaper and easier place to start than Rubies. I picked one up (missing rangefinder) at Goodwill last week for $2. On the shelf with my Rubies mod and Mystery Helmet, the Mystery Helmet (closest to movie size) is almost exactly halfway between the other two size-wise.
ok so its been a while......but heres an update! i have bought my self a dremmel type tool and wouldnt know where id be without it so.....next steps glued visor up wasnt happy with the shape of the eye slit so modded that a wee bit too! used some epoxy putty to extend out the cheeks and mandibles then bondo the lot sand and prime to identify what imperfections need to be back filled and re-sanded! man i just wanna get on and paint this thing! also a bit worried about sourcing a visor. down here they are really expensive! like $50 which is more than what i paid for the helmet! im wanting to do a budget job! if i wanted to spend $250 on a bucket id have just bought one off here! any recomendations from you guys would be amazing! also feed back would be nice to cheers!
haha last pic looks like super trooper bucket!
Looks great bud!!!
looking good, the hard work is paying off
Great job.Makes me want to experiment with mine.
looking really good
Its looking good, but I must say that the under cheeks do look a little long, making the whole front look too long.
Very very cool! Nice work at a reasonable cost.
By all means it is your bucket, and a remarkable job you've done so far, but if I may make a suggestion, by simply trimming the lower cheeks at a different angle may help, but Im not sure how much more progress you;ve made. I've drawn some lines to suggest a less steep angle for you.
Keep going, I look forward to seeing you finish it up *thumbs up*
Either way I look forward to seeing how it turns out good luck buddy.
hey guys next phase bin doing this only on the weekends when time allows thru work so thats whys this is taking so log but definately making progress. thanks to armydads advice i cut the front down and it looks sooo much better!(thanx armydad!) next was a million hours of sanding back filling and priming to make sure its nice and smooth then an undercoat of silver and maked off the areas that had the most damage. shot over with green then did visor and upper cheeks. masking ripped off some paint on lower left cheek so was pretty gutted when that happened!(arrggghh!) so touch ups later. next step will be more detailed damage and weathering the back of the bucket and keyholes and then hopefully finish! uen in for next months episode ......haha
Glad I could help, and I must say its looking much better, I did a mod of this helmet for halloween before getting my latest kit, but I must say you have taken it to a whole other level, congrats! Now take your time and paint it up right and you'll have a hell of a bucket.
thanx mate i know this will never be movie accurate but im gunna try n get it as close as i can
Very well done. I did my sons last year for
his fett costume. I had to shrink it down.
next step almost finished the visor need some weathering to dull it down a bit the lighting makes it look much more green than it actually is but hey pics arent always acurate represntations! have to touch up the kill stripes work some more on the dome and do the back but its starting to shape up nicely i think!


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State Senator Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) represents parts of four counties: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Walworth. Her Senate District 28 includes New Berlin, Franklin, Greendale, Hales Corners, Muskego, Waterford, Big Bend, the town of Vernon and parts of Greenfield, East Troy, and Mukwonago. Senator Lazich has been in the Legislature for more than a decade. She considers herself a tireless crusader for lower taxes, reduced spending and smaller government.
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Jaime Preble joins Pine River Dental Center
Following completion of building redesign and purchase of state-of-the-art equipment, the Pine River Dental Center has hired Jaime Preble as a new dentist with the company.
Preble is from Pierz, but she and her husband moved to the Pine River area for work and a change of scenery.
"My husband and I definitely knew we wanted to go to northern and rural Minnesota," she said. "We wanted to get a place in the country with some land."
Preble has an AAS from St. Cloud Technical College and a DDS degree from the University of Minnesota. Following her 2004 graduation from St. Cloud Technical College, she worked full time as a dental assistant at the Smile Center in Big Lake. She moved on to work at a cosmetic office in Sauk Rapids and ran a dental clinic at St. Cloud Technical College.
"The longer I worked as an assistant, I just wanted to be on the other side of the chair doing the work. I love it. I think it helps people. I think if you fix people's teeth you make them feel better," Preble said.
Preble is still working as a dental assistant in the Pine River office. She is waiting for her license to arrive in the mail, after which she must pay one more fee. Her expected start date is July 1.
There will be an open house from 4-7 p.m. July 11 to show the public changes to the building, updated equipment and for the public to meet Preble.


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|you could get Rosy Red Minnows. It doesn't get any cheaper than them $.15 ea at your local petsmart and they're the hardiest fish I've ever seen. I was just reading post on a different forum about someone who had a container pond that froze down to the point where there was only 2" of water not frozen and he only lost 7 out of his 100 something minnows.
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Definitely don't have room for koi. I've seen lots of pre fab ponds at the hardware store, but would like something that can stay on my deck since we have foxes in the area. Thats why I was thinking of small fish like mollies or platties or guppies. Just want something "natural" looking with lots of plants. Spring is not for a while so have lots of time to do more reading.
You could look into small native fish in your area (but you have to check local game laws about possessing them). They should be able to overwinter outside and will provide fertilizer for your plants.
Rosy reds are another option. They are captive-bred variants of the fathead minnow which is found all over the US.
Maybe white cloud minnows? They are small and a nice golden color, and I think they can survive colder temperatures, though I'm not sure to what extent.
I keep killifish and minnows in my koi pond, but I have to bring the killies indoors when it drops to near freezing. I just use a rubbermaid tub with an air stone because in florida cold temps dont really last for more than a week, but you could keep them in there longer with a cheap filter and water changes.
|Definitely don't have room for koi. I've seen lots of pre fab ponds at the hardware store, but would like something that can stay on my deck since we have foxes in the area. Thats why I was thinking of small fish like mollies or platties or guppies. Just want something "natural" looking with lots of plants. Spring is not for a while so have lots of time to do more reading.
Qustions on new small container pond
I have a small 50 gallon container pond on my deck. I used a stainless steel stock tank I picked up at tractor supply. I would have gone for the 100 gallon if I thought my deck could handle it but the 50 works nicely. I have a shubunkin and two fantails in there. This is my first year wintering them outside. I am a bit nervous considering the small amount of water they are in. I bought a floating heater that kicks in when the temp drops below 35. We just had our first cold streak in Baltimore and my water barrel was frozen solid but the pond had no ice anywhere. I do have a pump that moves the water through a gravity fed filter with some bio balls and floss into a waterfall to keep the water moving. The pond is in full sun so heat is an issue. Last year during our heat waves I was dumping ice into the waterfall to get the water temp around 80! Amazingly algae was never an issue. I also had a koi in there but he outgrew the pond very quickly. If you get a koi make sure you have enough space for them or a plan to move them to a larger space when necessary.
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Koi are hardier than platies when it comes to overwintering outside, but they are on par with goldfish in terms of dirtiness (and willingness to eat plants). They need large volumes of water and lots of space as they easily grow over a foot long. Ideally for a koi pond you'd need 500+ gallons of water, but the biggest you can go is best. While koi would be able to stay outside year-round, you are going to end up paying a lot more for this project than a small prefab pond.
Goldfish can also be overwintered outside in most locations (again provided the surface doesn't freeze over and the pond is deep enough). A goldfish pond will be much less expensive than a koi pond as you wouldn't need the large area or massive volumes of water.
|Wow lots of great info. I was also considering some platies. I've been thinking it might be best to have the container in the ground. Some people in the area have koi ponds in the area and they never bring their fish in the house in the winter. And to be honest I realllly dont want to bring more fish inside. Care Koi hardier then platies?
Smaller volume of water changes temperature faster than larger volumes.
In the summer it can overheat very easily.
Partial shade, such as the dappled light under a tree will help a lot. Early morning sun or very late in the afternoon is OK. If it still gets too hot you may have to add some shade cloth.
Digging it into the ground is very good insulation, and can help with cooling, especially if it is in an area where the soil is moist, like a flower garden.
The more water you can expose to the air for evaporation the cooler you can get it. Think about a small stream and waterfall.
In winter too small a container will freeze solid. No fish can handle that. As for heating it, there are a few things you can do, but essentially it comes down to spending money to heat it. Some ideas:
1) Insulate it by installing foam around it. This will help protect it from the cold earth, but you lose the summer cooling. Float a sheet of Styrofoam on the surface.
2) Build a mini-greenhouse over it. This can be as simple as some hoops stuck in the ground then drape some clear plastic over it. Depending on how much snow you get you decide how strong to make the hoops. Make sure the plastic sheeting is sealed at the ground so no air blows in. You could make an insulated 3-sided box, leaving the roof and south side to cover with glass or clear plastic.
3) If your area is mostly sunny in the winter (just cold) then look into solar water heating like they do for swimming pools or to pre-heat the water going into your water heater. You would need insulated pipes and a recirculating pump. Too many cloudy days will make this not work very well.
4) Stock tank de-icer will keep a small spot on the surface defrosted so the fish can get oxygen. Add a pump near the bottom of the pond that pumps the water upwards, and in a small container the stock tank water heater might be enough to keep the whole pond a bit warmer.
Best option:
Drain the plumbing, bring the fish and plants into the house and overwinter them in an aquarium. In the spring, refill with warm enough water and test it to be sure it stays warm enough before moving the fish outside.
Note that some fish are not very pretty when viewed from the top. This is to hide them from predators. Koi and Golds have been bred to be viewed from the top. Platies are OK, you will still see some color. They will handle temperatures into the mid 60sF. Guppies are almost impossible to see from the top. As colorful as they are from the side, they are still grey on the top.
Koi pond owner here...
In ponds I let the plants do all the filtering, and from the sounds of it, that's what you want, too. You don't need a traditional filter like you would in aquariums; you really just need something to keep the water moving. A simple bubbler or small fountain works well for this.
As for the summer, enough floating plants will shade the pond. Also try to position it in the shade if possible. Another thought for the summer is rain storms; you will want to look into some sort of overflow device, a spout to let the water out without hurting the plants or the fish. This is going to depend on the kind of pond you get.
For the winter, this is going to depend on your location. If it gets really cold, you might need to move the pond to your garage or other indoor place during the winter. If it doesn't get too cold you could bury it in the ground (which provides some insulation) and get a small pond heater. Farm animal water trough heaters also work for this. Overwintering in a tank inside is always an option, too.
I've always thought these projects to be neat little things. Costs a looooot less than a real pond, but you still get the same aesthetics and the lovely sound of running water.
|I wonder if I could just put in a heater during the winter? What about filtration?
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|I'm pretty sure the winter here destroys the mosquito fish population down to something like .5% of the annual high. I've read that Platy fish can tolerate cooler temps than fancy guppies but either way, they'll likely not make it through the winter outside without some ridiculous means of heating the pond. You could overwinter them inside or find a fish like your local shiners that do well with the local climate.
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So I have been wanting to start a small pond for quite a while. Nothing too big. Maybe something made from a large flower pot or one of those prefab ponds from the hardware store. For fish I was thinking of something like guppies or platties. Easy. Would I need some sort of filter? Obviously I would load it with plants too. What about when it gets hot in the summer and cold in the winter? How would I care for them? Looking for something that I could just top off the water every now and then.
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For me, the delight of the 2013 world championships was China's Zijun Li. Here she is:
Oh. wait. That's not Zijun Li.
Here is her worlds LP. (Please somebody tell me the aspect ratio is off in this Eurosport video. She's nt that slim, right?)
What does she need to do to become a factor next year? More speed maybe?


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Despite the availability of multiple backup appliances supporting deduplication, Data Domain has continued to win customers at a steady pace. As of March 2009, the company had more than 2,900 customers and recruited hundreds of value added resellers. Its proven deduplication technology, integrated replication, and aggressive campaign to eliminate tape garnered it a tremendous amount of mind share and put it on most customers' short lists. So it comes as no surprise that they were acquired by a major storage vendor.
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JPP had 4.5 sacks his first year in the league and 16.5 his second year in the league. I did some calculations to see if I could come up with a formula to determine how many sacks he would have a year from now on. I came up with the following formula:
JPP = (4 ^ x) + .5 where x = years in the league
(4^1) + .5 = 4.5
(4^2) + .5 = 16.5
According to this formula JPP should have 64.5 sacks this upcoming season (which shatters Strahan's record) and 256.5 sacks the following season. I can't wait. The Giants are going to be unstoppable. Teams are going to quadruple team JPP, meaning Tuck will be able to just walk right to the QB.
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(March 27, 2007)--Stephanie Cameron, UTSA administrative services officer in the Office of Business Affairs, recently was named Mrs. San Antonio International 2007. She will represent Bexar County May 6 at the Mrs. Texas International Pageant in San Antonio.
Currently reporting to Pamela Bacon, associate vice president for administration, Cameron has worked at UTSA since 2002. She also served in the Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs.
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"We are very proud of Stephanie, not only for her selection as Mrs. San Antonio, but also for her diligence and commitment to completing her education while maintaining superior standards in the work environment," said Kerry Kennedy, UTSA vice president for business affairs. "She is a valuable asset to our office and is a most enjoyable and conscientious employee. We wish her the best of luck. No matter the outcome of the May 6 pageant, Stephanie is a winner in our minds."
The Mrs. International System was established more than 20 years ago to recognize women for their commitment to family, profession and community stewardship. Throughout the year, Cameron not only will compete for the state crown, but also will be available for appearances, special presentations, and civic and nonprofit projects.
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August 21, 1969
Framingham, MA US
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Includes: Train Kept a Rollin', I Can't Quit You Baby, Dazed and Confused, White Summer / Black Mountainside, What Is And What Should Never Be, You Shook Me, How Many More Times.
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Support act: Orpheus.
During the show, Robert Plant announces that "although the band had been travelling for 18 days without stopping", he and his colleagues "were willing to give a try to to a first - their first appearance onstage performing a number, What Is and What Should Never Be."
News Report: Zeppelin takes off at Carousel
Led Zeppelin is the British rock quartet whose appearance at the Newport Jazz Festival last month was an off-again, on-again affair. It seems the producer of that show, in an attempt to get gate crashing rockers out of town, denied that the group would ever appear; yet, in the end, it did.
Apparently, Carousel Theater's Frank Conley had such trepidations last night, even with the massed lurking on the hill that overlooks his Framingham tent. Before a packed house of 2,600, the Zeppelin proved to be made of something more than of air.
The first half of the program featured Orpheus, a Boston based group that is turning up everywhere these days. A sort of East Coast (hard) version of the Beach Boys, they ran through a tight set that featured rich vocal blendings.
Then the Zeppelin flew in, total theater of blues-rock, lead singer Robert Plant was the shrieking flight engineer, guiding the ship (imagine, if you will, a male Janis Joplin). Lead guitarist Jimmy Page was the orange-bedecked pilot, the man really in charge. Drummer John Bonham was the engine, always roaring lest the Zeppelin crash. And bassist John Paul Jones was the-passenger, seemingly along for the ride.
Most of the tune's came from the group's album (Atlantic SD 8216). There was Willie Dixon's Down and 'dirty Blues, "I 'Can't Quit You Babe," featuring a fine Jimmy Page solo, Later came Page's own earthy "Dazed and Confused," to be greeted by a standing ovation. Next there was a zinging Indian-influenced solo tune by Page again; then "But 'What Is and What Should Be" (never before done on stage); and at last Dixon's "You Shook Me."
The Zeppelin flew high all right, and therein may be its problem; it has a tendency to soar, rather than keep on a straight flight plan. In short, many of the tunes wander, and some people feel the blues should be played only straight ahead. But, after all, Zeppelins are flying machines. Even the kids on the hill must have liked the takeoff. (Aug. 1969 | N.COBB, Globe Staff)
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Snuck in next to Bonham
We snuck under the tent skirt next to Bonham as well. You must have come in at the same time. There was a fight at one of the aisles, and all the cops left there places. We were on the hill and saw our chance and in we went. Blown away completely by this show. Never seen anything like it before or since. And only 2600 people ? outrageous.


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Location is great jus in the heart of Marais and in an area with lot of restaurants and shops .
The flat is clean and equipped with all you need
The main bed is not the best for a couple ( more a queen than a king size )
Alex is very precise
We loved our homebase in the Marais, so nice to breakfast on the lovely cheeses and bread we found in shops nearby, and many great restaurants to choose from every night! Thanks for the recommendations Alex! The apartment is well appointed and exactly as advertised, very quiet for being so close to everything. Within walking distance of three different Metro tations but even a convenient walk right to the Seine for the Batobus!
Nice apartment, good environment, everything went well, Alexandre is very friendly and took care of everything. Gladly again.
Nice flat in good area, everything worked out fine, Alexandre is very friendly and cared for everything. We would be happy to book again.
Hi Alex, many thanks again from us all!
Schöne Wohnung, gute Umgebung, alles hat gut geklappt, Alexandre ist sehr freundlich und hat sich um alles gekümmert. Gerne wieder.
Nice flat in good area, everything worked out fine, Alexandre is very friendly und cared for everything. We would be happy to book again.
Hi Alex, many thanks again from us all!
Very nice appartement located in a quiet part of central Paris with many good restaurants and cafes. Perfect appartement for a family - close to a park with playgroud.
Problems with getting into the apartment at the agreed time and lack of flexibility on departure.
The apartment ok. One bed ("sofa bed) was somewhat unstable and shaky. Was a little faulty blinds, running toilet and dirty fridge on arrival.
Otherwise ok.
Problemer med at komme ind i lejligheden til aftalt tidspunkt og mangel på fleksibilitet ved afrejse.
Lejligheden ok. Den ene seng ("sovesofa) var noget ustabil og vakkelvorn. Problemer med lidt defekte persienner, løbende toilet og snavset køleskab ved ankomst.
Ellers ok.
Nice apartment in very nice neighborhood. Fine, fine, clear agreements, many shops, caterers and restaurants within walking distance.
Fijn appartement in heel gezellige wijk. Schoon, prima, heldere afspraken, veel winkels, traiteurs en restaurants op loopafstand.
The apartment was clean, very nice and practical and it is great mainly located. Alexandre is very nice and accommodating. I can recommend the apartment to anyone!!
Die Wohnung war sauber, sehr schön und praktisch eingerichtet und sie ist vor allem toll gelegen. Alexandre ist sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Ich kann die Wohnung jedem empfehlen!!!
Studio One really nice, furnished with taste, nothing really does have it because Alex, the owner, has thought of everything, in the heart of one of the most beautiful districts of paris! Perfect I would say
Uno Studio davvero carino , arredato con gusto , dove non manca davvero niente perché Alex ,il proprietario , ha pensato a tutto ;nel cuore di uno dei quartieri piu belli di paris ! Perfetto direi
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Attacks on the Press | Argentina, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Burundi, Ecuador, Egypt, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, UK, Venezuela
Would-Be Repressors Brandish 'Ethics' as Justification
Calls for journalists to exercise a sense of responsibility are very often code for censorship. Yet unethical journalism can also imperil the press. By Jean-Paul Marthoz


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Your gonna have some fun now - I'll tell you
Well, I have gone and done it had another day off (with b-day money in pocket). Went to the local gun show and picked up the stripped lower. Placed an order to stag arms for the internals and stock....This is what I have come up with so far. $281.00 invested so far. When complete should be about $125.00 cheaper than ordering a prebuilt from stag. Going to use on of there model 2h uppers for the top.
Wonder when my wife will learn not to leave me alone...LOL
Your gonna have some fun now - I'll tell you
Home alone with money will result in gun purchases every time.
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Journalists threatened, assaulted amid Senegal election
New York, February 29, 2012--The Committee to Protect Journalists called on Senegalese authorities today to thoroughly investigate recent attacks on the media and ensure that the press is able to report freely on the country's presidential election results and potential run-off. CPJ has documented at least 12 incidents of threats and physical harm against journalists reporting on the campaign, Sunday's vote, and its aftermath. Most of the incidents involved security officials or ruling party members.


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Friday, October 05, 2012
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows President Obama attracting support from 49% of voters nationwide, while Mitt Romney earns the vote from 47%. One percent (1%) prefers some other candidate, and three percent (3%) are undecided. See daily tracking history.
These results are based upon nightly interviews and reported on a three-day rolling average basis. As a result, only about one-third of the interviews for today's update were conducted after the presidential debate. The single night of polling conducted after the debate did show some improvement for Romney, but it remains to be seen whether that will continue or if it was merely statistical noise. Sunday morning's update will be the first national polling based entirely upon post-debate interviews.
it's a 5 day rolling sample, so the effects of the debate won't show until next Tuesday or so. other polls will be more post-debate genuine, unless the increase the Dem sample even more
Dang it, Gimp, you beat me to it!
3 day rolling average, so Sunday will be the first poll with full results.
I have a hard time believing Romney doesn't pick up 2-3 on that performance.
1. what percentage do/did you think were undecided and also LV, in Rasmussen's correspondents, before the debate? 5%? 10%?
2. by this time next week, ads will be running in Virginia and Ohio demonstrating that Romney lied/was disingenuous/does not know his arse from hole in ground (choose one) about his 5 trillion dollar tax cut giveaway.
Dont count on the bump (of whatever size it really is today) lasting.
Hugo Stiglitz
Last night Rasmussen himself said the post debate numbers won't be out until Sunday
Any of you folks read what I posted?
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Just a heads up. She hasn't written since January but in the past two weeks she's written three, two of them quite lengthy. Her experience at Worlds is particularly of interest here.
[snip]I was very well trained for [2006 Worlds]. Psychologically, I was trying to focus on enjoying the opportunity of competing at Worlds on home ice and to do my very best and take it one program at the time because I knew it would be a long week. In truth, I was determined to win my first Worlds medal in Calgary. I felt like that goal was reachable for me.
[snip]Once I finally made it to Calgary, everything went very well. All my practices were particularly good. I barely missed any jump. Not a "two foot landing", not even a hand down. Prior to the event, I had worked on a triple lutz-triple toe combo for my short program. I was landing solid ones in practice but my coach Manon and I agreed to not include it. When I'll include a triple-triple combo in my short program (other than triple toe-triple toe) it will be because the jump will be secure enough and, most important, there will be no doubt about the completion of the rotation.
It's always real interesting to get a skater's perspective on her experience. And I agree with her on the last partSaturday was the end of a very long and emotional season. I entered the long in 5th place and a podium was still possible. After a solid warm-up, I was waiting my turn backstage. As much as possible, I didn't want to know how the previous skaters would skate but when I went out of the room, I heard the crowd.
I started my program and felt literally flat. Like if I didn't have the energy left to fight. In the end, I performed a very disappointing four triple jumps program and my overall performance was not as inspired as it should have been. Usually, a six triple jumps program is "ok" for me and a 7 triples program is a good one. I did four that night! I ended the night in 7th place overall. We will never know how I would have scored and where I would have finished had I performed an "ok" or a good program. Oh well... That's all behind us now!
Today, I feel a lot of positive things happened on that night. First, the support of the crowd. All week long, the skating fans were absolutely AMAZING with me. Even after my long, I felt a lot of support. Second, what would it have been if I had found myself in the same situation (last flight, medal contention, very noisy and supportive home crowd, lots of emotions in the previous weeks, fatigue, etc.) for the first time in Vancouver, at the Olympics in 2010? Believe me, I learned from my experience and about the importance of sticking to an original plan during an event because many things can happen meanwhile. I cannot get distracted anymore by other's performances, whether they are good or not. Third, I am more motivated and determined than I have ever been. I think it woke up the little fighter in me that I have always been, back when I was novice. (I was disappointed at my first Nationals in novice where I finished 15th. The year after, I won novice.) Fourth, never ask me for predictions!!!


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Jesse Ryder, Nathan McCullum and Jacob Oram were the only New Zealand players to pick up new Indian Premier League contracts following last night's auction.
Ryder was purchased for $US260,000 ($NZ307,000) by the Delhi Daredevils after having previously played for the Pune Warriors and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
It's a pay rise for the former Black Cap after he played the last two years for the Warriors on a $US150,000 salary. The franchise decided not to take up an option for a third year.
Ryder, who is taking a self-imposed break from the international game, will join Ross Taylor at the Daredevils. The franchise also spent $US450,000 on South African Johan Botha.
McCullum was purchased for $US100,000 ($NZ118,00) by new franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad, who replaced Deccan Chargers, while Oram went for $US50,000 ($NZ59,000) to the Mumbai Indians.
Martin Guptill, Scott Styris were both passed up at the auction. Brendon McCullum (Kolkata Knight Riders), James Franklin (Mumbai Indians), Daniel Vettori (Royal Challengers Bangalore) all have current contracts in the Twenty20 league.
Australian Glenn Maxwell, who was bowled first ball against West Indies yesterday, was the big winner of the auction. Maxwell became an instant millionaire when the Mumbai Indians offered him a seven-figure deal.
Sri Lanka spinner Ajantha Mendis was next on the list with a $US725,000 deal from the Warriors while little known Australian Kane Richardson was offered $US700,000 by the Warriors.
The IPL begins in the first week of April.
- nzherald.co.nz