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Hello, my name is Brett. I am a, soon to be, new Beek in SE WI. I have secured a location for my hives about 30 min from my house. They have previously hosted some commercial bees on the property in years past.
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You make the case that her performance checks off all of the necessary bullets, and therefore this performance should be scored just as highly as Yuna's Les Miz. I will argue the other side of the brief. Tough, I know, but someone's got to do it . As a good advocate, I will do so through a series of objections:
-Objection #1: The bullets, as written, are undoubtedly true, but not comprehensive. As I mentioned in an an earlier post, the PCS guidelines implicitly assume and rely upon an aesthetic framework, without which the explicitly written explanations that you reference cannot possibly result in sensible outcomes.
If we are to believe Harold Bloom, the most important question that a critic addresses is actually the same as that for sports: greater than, less than, or equal to? IMO, although it is not explicitly stated in the bullets, this principle undergirds all aspects of the artistic components of PCS. It is not enough, in other words, that there is a consonance of music and performance. The reason that crayon drawings from the local kindergarten are not generally displayed in major museums, nor a grade-school writer of limericks chosen as Poet Laureate, is the same reason that li'l Miray is not getting a 9.5 in her components. None of these things, as a rule, display that which we believe to be aesthetically interesting and valuable: sureness and mastery of technique; complexity; nuance; individuated style and perspective; breadth, depth and power, both expressive and cognitive.
Now, it may be your point that these things are not explicitly explained in the bullet points. But I do think they are very much implied (all the talk of parts and wholes), and can be demonstrated to be practically and operationally present, as they should be. It is for this reason that a monotone naivete is not rewarded in PCS, as appropriate to the music as it may be. Should all this be made more explicit? I would vote in favor.
-Objection #2: Does this 6-year old skater really check off the boxes? I'm not so sure. The reason I say so is that almost all of the concepts and bullets you cite contain a critical idea: intentionality. Purpose, idea, concept, vision, motivation, symbolic meaning, interpretation, expression, involvement. What all of these key words share is intention. It is here that the youngster's program falls down.
First, there is the question of physical intention. Granted, the music is cartoony and stilted, which matches, at least approximately, the movements of the skater. But that is the point: is the skater intentionally moving this way to express the characteristics of the music? It is, I believe, more accurate to say that whoever supervised this program picked music which generally matched the skater's natural range and rhythm of movement. Compare this cartooniness with that of real professionals, such as Harold Lloyd, Charlie Chaplin, The Three Stooges, or even Bugs Bunny. When called upon to be cartoony or stilted, they can be, but in the most intentionally precise and graceful way imaginable. They are, one might even say, the Platonic forms of cartoony marches. The former is merely the struggles of a prodigious but real-life toddler. The latter is art.
Second, and somewhat related to the above, is the question of intellectual and emotional intention. In other words, apart from the question of whether the skater was deliberately and precisely moving a certain way (e.g. the micro-choreography), there is the issue of whether the six-year old intended that these movements express something highly specific that they meant for the audience to recognize. This is also aesthetically crucial. It is the reason that unintended silly accidents captured on video only make us latter-day Jackasses with limited half-lives on Youtube, while the exquisitely deliberate idiocies of Moe, Larry and Curly will, I am convinced, continue to outlive all of us, and our progeny.
Some concluding thoughts: All of this is not to say that figure skating programs, or art in general, must be full of seriousness and doom and gloom in order to be great. But adult simplicity and enthusiasm is different from childish artlessness. In my experience, one of the rarest traits is the ability to do exactly as one intends. In a performance activity such as skating, the trick is to be able to do this, and make people like it.


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#121 Fri 13 Feb 09 12:35pm
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Re: When did you start getting interested in cooking?
I saw my grandmothers and my mother cooking.
With one of my grandmothers, we used to bake Apple Pie or 'G�teau au yaourt' (once again, i don't know how you call it... yoghurt cake ?). Much later (about 2 years ago), I don't know why but I wanted to know how to prepare the coconut balls you have for dessert in vietnamese restaurants (not very easy), then I discovered the amazing world of culinary blogs and I thought "I want to cook, I'll have my own blog to show people the evolution of my cooking" and now, I just love it !
And everytime I visit the grandmother who I made pies and cakes with, she says "what about doing what you told me you were cooking when I had you on the phone last week ?"
Oh and yes, she gave me that precious old receipe book in which I found little pieces of paper with notes by her mother, her father or herself. Very precious, indeed !!!
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#122 Wed 13 Mar 13 7:25am
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#123 Wed 13 Mar 13 2:30pm
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Re: When did you start getting interested in cooking?
When I first got married in 1963. Always been a foodie and I was considered a 'nuisance' if I wanted to help my Mum in the kitchen. So, with talking and listening to older more experienced colleages at work, my interest kicked in and I've never looked back.
#124 Sun 17 Mar 13 5:52am
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Re: When did you start getting interested in cooking?
I got interested...well, it had to become? a necessity of life. living on my own I have to cook for myself. I got interested in health and eco food when I got sick and lost 30 kg of my weight. I had to regain it through something.
#125 Sun 17 Mar 13 2:52pm
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Re: When did you start getting interested in cooking?
I never really remember when did I started having interest in cooking. But I love cooking though I never had any formal cooking lessons. I learn cooking through my father when he ask me to cook food for a certain meal. My father has been home cook for many years so he knows a lot about cooking. He would just instruct me how to cook this certain food and what would be the ingredients but never teaches me hands on. Probably that was the beginning of it.
#126 Mon 18 Mar 13 10:54am
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Re: When did you start getting interested in cooking?
When I went away to Study in the MidEast just before I started University. The food we were given in the dorms was tasteless Arab stuff.
Well that stuff would probably be very spicy to most people here.
But to us lot it was flavourless and bland.
So we started making our own stuff on a stove we were given to make tea for ourselves.
#127 Tue 19 Mar 13 7:07pm
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Re: When did you start getting interested in cooking?
I guess it started at my grandma's house when I was a young girl. She always had something baking in the oven and a hot pot of soup on the stove. I actually found a couple of cookbooks she had gotten when i was small. They are Snoopy and the Peanuts gang ones. They are actually really cute for a little kid. Its full of simple little recipes and lunch bag treats. I wish she was still alive, she had a lot of recipes that i would love to know.


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Nice picture QNS, it's like a puzzle, find the guineas
I'm doing a photography course and one of the assignments is making something disappear with PhotoShop.
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Devendra Banhart's debut for Warner has all the charmingly split personality of 2007's Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon (XL), but here his multiplicity comes off less like the competing brilliances of a jewel's many facets and more like straight-up uncertainty. There was a time when such vulnerability worked to his advantage — when his warble seemed like a symptom of something serious and his songs stood bravely like fawns born into a forest fire. Across What Will We Be, our anti-hero appears repeatedly and variously cloaked — whether by pot smoke in the jam spot ("Rats"), by the haze of Lou Reed's cologne ("Baby"), or by the fumes of Subarus ("16th and Valencia Roxy Music").
Still, even when Banhart seems more in a predicament than in the zone, he's hopelessly inventive. Several songs experience complete transformations over their modest three-minute spans, succeeding like little daybreaks. The sinuous clarinet and guitars in the first movement of "Maria Linoza" (and the Casablanca piano in the second) highlight Paul Butler's attentive production throughout: the simmering bossa of "Brindo," the spare keys and close vocals of "First Song for B," the bustling sweetness of "Foolin' " — a song doubtless driven by Little Joy's (and Los Hermanos') Rodrigo Amarante. It's a uniquely blemished album that's hard not to love despite its downsides — I mean, isn't that why we let Banhart crash on the couch in the first place?
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The Dorothy Lloyd Gilbert Awards for English majors provide financial assistance to deserving English majors for career planning and preparation. There are two separate award categories: the Summer Practicum Award and the Post Graduate Award. The Summer Practicum Award is for rising seniors wishing to pursue further study or internship work in the summer before their final year at Guilford; the Post Graduate Award is for graduating seniors wishing to pursue post-grad study or some other vocational discernment activity crucial to the transition from student to professional. The awards total $25,000.00, with the amount of each individual award determined by the requests of winning applications.
These awards are offered because a generous alumna recognizes the value of academic and professional experiences that enhance opportunities for personal growth and enrichment. The awards are intended to aid English majors in making the transition from student into a career built upon skills learned as an English major at Guilford College. These awards are also intended to foster community and networking within the English major and Guilford College alumni and carry with them the responsibility to help mentor a new cadre of English majors toward their dream careers.
Eligibility is open to all English majors with junior status heading into their final year at Guilford (rising seniors). The award must be used in the summer following the application—and the project undertaken must be completed by the beginning of the fall semester. As such, the Summer Practicum Award is intended to support projects that will provide career preparation and aid in the vocational discernment process. Individual grants in this category are expected to range between $500 – $2,000. Applicants must clearly state how you will use the funds, the relevance of the project to your English major, how your project will further your vocational goals and why you are deserving of the award.
Past Summer Practicum proposals were awarded funds for:
Eligibility is open to all graduating seniors with an English major, including those who have already graduated in the previous December. Post Graduation Award applications are welcomed from students who were awarded the Summer Practicum Award as rising seniors, but no preference will be given to these applicants. The award is meant to be used after graduation and the project undertaken should have clear boundaries. This award is meant to support an English major's transition from student to professional and to help students translate the skills they have learned as English majors into enter a career of their dreams. Individual grants in this category are expected to range between $2000 -$5,000. Applicants must clearly state how the funds will be used, the relevance of the project to the English degree, how your project will further vocational goals and why this project is deserving of the award.
Past Post-Graduation proposals were awarded funds for students who:
Important notes for both award categories
We will only consider concrete, well-defined projects with built-in external accountability from a sponsoring agency, non-profit organization, university or residency program. If the nature or viability of your proposed project changes between application and award, the grant may be withheld or cancelled at the discretion of the committee and donor. Thus, it is important to clearly articulate a "back-up" plan if you are awaiting acceptance into an internship, residency or other competitive program for which you will apply the Gilbert Award.
Interested applicants should complete the attached application and include an essay, observing the page limits. A committee, including the donor, will evaluate the applications giving consideration to the following criteria: project viability, quality and coherence of the written proposal, relevance to skills learned while an English major and the strength of the entire application. (Handwritten, incomplete, inaccurate or late applications will not be accepted.)
This application consists of three parts:
*It is important that your name appear only on the application page and not on the essay or budget, as the committee seeks blind submissions. Be sure to identify whether you are applying for a Summer Practicum or Post-Graduate award.
Please submit completed application no later than 5:00 p.m., March 15 to:
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We will help you outfit yourself with provisions and the skills you will need to:
Choose the experiences you'll take with you — joining the staff of our award-winning, nationally recognized campus newspaper or helping to create our eclectic student literary magazine. Applying for one of our Anderson Creative Writing Scholarships. Completing an internship in editing and publishing. Studying writing and literature in Europe, South America, Asia, the Caribbean or Africa.
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The Bachelor of Arts degree is offered in English and creative writing.
The English major involves study of that form of art through which humankind has constantly struggled to express most fully the central concerns of the human condition. We teach literature in English and in translation, running the gamut of time and space, from Beowulf to 21st-century Arab women writers. Our course offerings reflect our passion for texts that extend beyond the written word and into film, digital media, and cultural artifacts, among others.
We emphasize developing students' abilities to express their perceptions and analyses in discussion and writing. As such, the English major offers excellent preparation for work in a variety of professions including (but not limited to) media, education, law, business, journalism, and technical and professional writing.
Students interested in choosing the path of teaching can double-major in English and education studies in order to acquire teaching licensure; for those not desiring a double major, an A.B. in English followed by a M.A. in teaching for licensure is a good alternative. Advisors from both education studies and English provide a developmental support program for prospective teachers of English, helping students in all aspects of their program.
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The major consists of nine courses:
The option of completing a thesis is available to qualified students with the approval of their faculty advisor and the Department of English and Creative Writing.
The major requires a minimum of 36 credit hours (nine courses).
Internships can be done either off campus (e.g., Style magazine, News & Record) or on campus (e.g., editorship with The Guilfordian or The Greenleaf Review).
Total credit hours required for A.B. degree in English – 36 credits
*Requires ENGL 206 or instructor permission as prerequisite
**Requires ENGL 207 or instructor permission as prerequisite
*** Must be taken with advanced writing focus; instructor permission as prerequisite
NOTE: Both ENGL 102 and Historical Perspectives are prerequisites for ENGL 200, 211 and 212 and for all 300- and 400-level English courses. ENGL 250 and 350 Special Topics courses may fulfill literature or writing course requirements, depending on topic.
Students develop a "plan of study" for their individually designed major as part of ENGL 200 and then monitor progress toward the major in course-selection meetings with their advisors.
Students can count one independent study toward the major as an elective. Independent studies cannot be used to satisfy one of the major's five core requirements: ENGL 200, Literature before 1830 (Brit.) or 1865 (U.S.), 300-level literature course, practical application, ENGL 400.
The creative writing major is designed for students who seek both nourishment and focused experience in the craft of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and/or playwriting, whether in preparation for advanced study or work as a creative artist, or to enhance skills and readiness for language- and communication-centered fields including (but not limited to) media, education, law, entrepreneurship, public relations, advertising, digital content creation, activism and creative leadership. The major offers both structural coherence and creative flexibility, allowing emerging writers to concentrate on a field of special interest (fiction or poetry), or to sample from a range of genres and courses. Classes are taught by award-winning writing faculty who are themselves accomplished authors, and emphasize collaborative, workshop-centered learning; drafting, critique and revision of manuscripts; and practical editing and publishing skills and knowledge.
The option of completing a creative writing thesis is available to qualified students with the approval of their faculty advisor and the Department of English and Creative Writing. Enrolled creative writing majors are also eligible to apply for the Anderson Creative Writing Scholarship.
The creative writing major requires a minimum of 36 credits hours (nine courses).
Total credits required for A.B. degree in creative writing is 36 credits.
*Requires ENGL 206 or instructor permission as prerequisite
** Requires ENGL 207 or instructor permission as prerequisite
For further details of all programs, see both individual course descriptions and the department's advising guidelines, available from any department member. Students will take the introduction to the major (ENGL 200) when they declare the major (usually in the sophomore year) and the capstone course (ENGL 400) in their senior year.
The English minor involves principally the study of literature, a form of art through which humankind has constantly struggled to express verbally the central concerns of the human condition as understood in each age. English minors at Guilford study the literatures of the English-speaking world, primarily focusing on traditional and non-traditional American and British writers. Courses in literatures in translation are also offered.
The minor in English is not available to English majors.
The minor requires a minimum of 16 credit hours (four courses).
Total credit hours required for English minor is 16 credits.
Note: The department will periodically add courses to the above lists. Please check with the minor coordinator.
Students will develop a plan of study in ENGL 200. They will then process the coherence of the English minor via a portfolio of work done in the four courses in the minor (or three courses plus internship). Students will submit this portfolio to the English minor subcommittee of the Department of English and Creative Writing.
The portfolio should include sample copies of work done in the four courses in the minor (or three courses plus internship) and a five-page reflective paper.
In this paper, which should neither summarize the four courses/internship nor the papers included in the portfolio, minors should reflect on their experience with the minor in light of the coherence plan they developed in ENGL 200. They might, for example: define their personal goals in undertaking the minor; demonstrate how and why those goals have or have not been achieved in the four chosen courses/internship; provide clear examples of how their experience in the courses/internship has informed and challenged their ways of thinking; and discuss what that change in thinking has meant to them and how they expect to utilize the knowledge and analytical skills gained in their careers and/or lives in the future.
Minors must meet with a member of the English minor subcommittee before beginning the paper.
Portfolios are due by the Monday of the 14th week of the semester.
The minor allows students to gain practice in the craft of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and/or playwriting while exploring both the imaginative and the practical potential of learning to move readers through the power of artful language. Students pursuing the minor study the formal and aesthetic conventions that shape literature and creative writing in its various genres; draft, revise and polish their own creative writing; read and study models in specific genres; and gain introductory experience in both theory and the practice of being a creative writer.
Course experience includes workshop settings in which students share and learn from each other's creative work; literary study and discussion; and hands-on experience in the professional presentation of creative texts.
Consisting of four courses, the minor is designed to offer students an introductory yet concrete understanding of the forms and audiences of imaginative writing. It will benefit students from other majors who want to explore their own creative abilities, and those whose major studies and career aspirations can be directly enhanced by a more powerful understanding of how creative language can move the mind and heart — students, for example, interested in careers in education, law, activism, politics, business and the arts.
The minor in creative writing is not available to creative writing majors.
The minor requires a minimum of 16 credits hours (four courses).
Total credit hours required for creative writing minor - 16 credits.
Students will develop a plan of study in ENGL 200. They will then process the coherence of the creative writing minor via a portfolio of work done in the four courses in the minor (or three courses plus internship). Students will submit this portfolio to the creative writing minor subcommittee of the Department of English and Creative Writing.
In this paper, which should neither summarize the four courses/internship nor the sample writing included in the portfolio, minors should reflect on their experience with the minor in light of the coherence plan they developed in ENGL 200. They might, for example: define their personal goals in undertaking the minor; demonstrate how and why those goals have or have not been achieved in the four chosen courses/internship; provide clear examples of how their experience in the courses/internship has informed and challenged their ways of thinking about and crafting creative writing; and discuss what these changes have meant to them and how they expect to utilize the knowledge and creative skills gained in their careers and/or lives in the future.
Minors must meet with a member of the creative writing minor subcommittee before beginning the paper.
Portfolios are due by the Monday of the 14th week of the semester.
We live in a language and text-driven world, as well as one powered by ideas and creativity. The Department of English and Creative Writing is designed to help you develop the confidence and habits of mind you'll need to thrive in that world, while turning your passion for books, reading, writing and literature into in-demand professional skills for a creative, idea-seeking economy. Choose your own, personalized path through one of our two majors: English (for students who wish to focus broadly in areas that include literature, film, writing and journalism) or creative writing (for students who wish to focus specifically on the art of writing fiction, poetry and/or creative nonfiction). Regardless of which path you choose, you'll discover how to wield the power of words to create the life, and the world, you seek.
Internships are a great way to get academic credit while exploring vocational paths or discerning if a "dream job" is the right one for you. There are many opportunities on campus, in Greensboro, and farther afield–and we strongly encourage all majors to undertake one before graduating.
Past internships:
English majors are encouraged to embark on individual and/or group research projects to gain in-depth understanding of a subject of interest. Each year students have the opportunity to present these projects at the Guilford Undergraduate Symposium (GUS).
"I thought I would go to college and learn exactly what I needed for the professional world. Instead I gained so many more life experiences than I could even imagine."
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Laura is exploring her passion for helping people and working with kids through a position with Teach for America.
Greensboro, N.C., English major with a minor in communicationsFuture Plans: Promotions Team at 107.5 KZL & Rock 92 (Dick Broadcasting)Post-Grad Plan Details: I am also going to attend graduate school at UNCG.Parting Thoughts: Being an English major at Guilford was an enriching, thought provoking, as well as humbling experience. I can say without a doubt that Guilford has made me better person. Words cannot express how grateful I am to have had this experience. Guilford is truly a college that changes lives.
Future Plans: Will attend graduate school at Trinity (in Dublin) to study Conflict Reconciliation
Ava Nadel '17 has looked up to many things at Guilford — its hundreds of beautiful trees and mentors who made the College her home away from home.


text: There are a few optics out there that are of the reflex type that use tritium and fiber optics to be illuminated. They are always on, and do not use batteries. Trijicon makes several, but there are other manufacturers too. As with anything else though, you get what you pay for.


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I have a stress fracture in my back that I take medication for to ease the pain. I've been years without knowing what its like to be pain free. The other day I got stung 5 times on my left forearm, the worse I ever got stung working my hives. The next day my back was totally pain free! I've never paid too much attention to apitherapy but now I'm a little intrigued.
so my question is was this just a coincidence or did those stings do something to alleviate my back pain and if so, what did it do?


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I must say that the Katy trail is awesome. Quiet and peaceful, with a bit of road from time to time, but stretches of quiet beauty filled with flora and fauna. It has also been gentle on this novice hiker. Nothing like railroad bed gradeing. I am so grateful to so many kind souls along the way, none less than the kind librarian in the Windsor Public Library, who graciously allowed me more time to get all my internet work done. I have pictures to post so will be brief here and revisit time willing. Blessings to all.
Well I guess pictures will have to wait. This computer will not allow uploads. Blocked by fear again. It is enough to share this for now. Peace and Harmony.
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Increase in 2007 officer deaths: Pattern or anomaly?
By Dave Smith
From the If you just got back from a long vacation and haven't heard the news yet, law enforcement is having a terrible year. Deaths are up 39% over last year and officers killed by assaults are on course to reach the terrible numbers we saw thirty years ago. Just look at the year-to-date as of the morning of July 24th from the Officer Down Memorial Page (www.odmp.org) Website:
Accidental: 1
Aircraft accident: 2
Automobile accident: 31
Boating accident: 1
Bomb: 2
Drowned: 3
Exposure to toxins: 1
Gunfire: 40
Gunfire (Accidental): 3
Heart attack: 3
Motorcycle accident: 3
Struck by vehicle: 4
Vehicle pursuit: 3
Vehicular assault: 4
Weather/Natural disaster: 2
By Month:
January: 10
February: 12
March: 16
April: 19
May: 22
June: 15
July: 9
Average Tour: 10 years, 1 month
Average Age: 37
By Gender:
Female: 1
Male: 102
What we see at first blush is greater numbers in many categories and a few in categories we normally don't see many officers killed in, such as drowning [for more on drowning prevention read Taking the plunge: Water safety that could save your life] and weather disasters. 2007 will be a bad year no matter what the remaining months bring since the year-to- date numbers are so tragic. But what does this mean to you as you get ready to go on duty today, tonight, or are reading this from the terminal in you patrol vehicle?
Preparation not Paranoia
The simple truth about officers killed and assaulted statistics is they are ambiguous until compared over a long period of time. It is simply too early to tell if we are seeing some sociological trend such as the criminologists' long predicted "Super-Predator" plague finally hitting society or a simple statistical run of random events going against the officers involved to a disproportionate extent; kind of like someone throwing six "sevens" in a row in a game of craps. Statistically this shouldn't happen but it does. Risk is a statistical reality as well and every time you speed to a call, make a traffic stop, search a building, get into a physical confrontation or an armed one you are gambling on winning.
We stack the odds by training both our skills and our mind to give us the edge. Regardless of what the reason for this year numbers are we shouldn't be driving around worried. Worrying is negative visualization, you would be driving around mentally practicing losing! We should be driving around with our memories refreshed that is this truly a dangerous job we need to be mentally rehearsing each potential crisis or risk we might face. Studies show what we think we "blueprint" and we need to keep it positive and focused on the immediate threats we might face.
Condition Yellow, a broad external awareness focusing on the "now." When we get a "routine" call we should immediate visualize any potential risk or threat we might face from accidents en route to assailants in waiting upon our arrival. This peaks our mind to not only deal with whatever we mentally rehearse for but also allows us to deal creatively with a novel threat and keeps us focused on the singular goal of every critical incident…winning!
One thing this terrible year should do is put to rest the debate about survival training. There are still many critics who believe the profession spends too much time preparing for the very rare life and death incidents and too little time dealing with liability and "customer service!" I have always been amazed at how many hours of training from day one in the academy on are spent on what might be described as "preventing a beef or lawsuit" classes. I am not saying these aren't important, but when I read someone wants these expanded even more and officer "winning" training reduced because it makes us too aggressive I am always amazed. One of our very real concerns is the phenomena of "liability hesitation" where an officer hesitates that one second because the mind is dealing with the fear of administrative actions or civil or criminal liability. This is minimized by realistic training designed to reinforce the General Orders of an agency and laws of the State…again, preparation not paranoia.
I do agree that if any profession deserved to be paranoid it is ours since someone is really out to get us! But all paranoia does is destroy performance and stress us. We are the hunters and we chose that path. The one striking statistic that this year reinforces is the 8 to 12 year liability window. The average tenure of the officers killed this year is 10 years and one month, age 37. This is exactly the optimum time for routine to have deteriorated your performance. Remember, routine de-trains you; lulls you, lies to you that the world is full of "yes" people and false alarms. Good training is a great antidote for these effects but remember the rule of being a winner: you don't wait for others to train and prepare you, you prepare yourself!
Carefully reread the data for this year so far and get your mind right. Has routine affected your mindset and skills? Dedicate yourself to not only seeing if you have developed any bad habits but attend to your brother and sister officers as well and warn them if they are getting slopping in their survival habits.
Finally, I don't know if we are just experiencing an exceptionally terrible years or a pattern for years to come. Regardless, use this sad year to make you better, more prepared and harder to kill…and never forget the fallen whose sacrifice is made more hallowed by your continuing to win in their memory.
Stay safe and WIN!


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A Fort Carson M.P. going above and beyond
Off duty but still ready to save a life
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo - A July Fourth Holiday weekend that a Fort Carson soldier and his family won't ever forget. Specialist Joel Irwin is a hero in my book. On Sunday the seventh, Irwin and his family were at Lake Goodwin north of Seattle. He and his family were on a picnic near the lake enjoying life. Moments later a life altering situation presented itself to Joel, "My wife yelled over at me and I looked over at her and she said, Joel a young man just drowned. I got off the picnic bench and ran down to the young man. By the time I got to him, my brother in law was also there. We just pretty much as a team worked on the young man."
The 16 year old who Irwin saved is okay. I asked Joel if he thought he was a hero because of what he did. He told me, "I honestly don't feel like I'm a hero. I was just doing my duty as a soldier and a military police officer who was trained in emergency services. I would hope that someone would do the same for my children."
Specialist Irwin is with the 127th Military Police Company, 759th Military Police Battalion. Someone nominated Joel to be our Wear Red Friday Hero. You can do the same for someone you believe is a hero who is in the military or supports the military. Go back to our home page and our Wear Red Section. The nomination form is on there.


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Also known as a Piece-o-Shit, this car has to be the worst car ever made. Although it may look cool and have a great name, this car has many defects. Everything from gaping holes in the back floor panel, to missing interior, from failing clutches, to having the clear coat applied before the paint, this car takes the cake as the worlds worst idea of a car.
by Deputy Dumb-Shit April 23, 2008
The Neon, depending on what year, can be very efficient and reliable. Highway miles ranging form the mid thirties and up to low forties have been recorded. Homely in its appearance, the car is well worth it in the long run.
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A new study suggests that men cannot simply agree with women to avoid conflict. Researchers at the University of Arizona looked at differences in communication styles and concluded that wives pick up on the fact that their husband's "Yes dears" and "Uh-huhs" were disingenuous, which aggravated the situation. Almost 7 in 10 men thought that would temper their wives.
By the way guys, using the word "fine" doesn't help either. Christian comedian Tim Hawkins has some other "Things You Don't Say To Your Wife.


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Every photo is the same in this gallery! I bet she's been working out really hard as she knows the first thing the media will pounce on is her weight. She's due to attend a charity event in the UK next month. Bet you anything the charity is hardly mentioned. It'll be all about her weight. When will the obsession with this woman end?
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Judy Judy Judy… Really?? Is that all you have to do is go through every single person's comments just to get in a word?? Really, I think you lack the intelligence of a REAL human being, and you have the sense of a(n) amoeba.. Because I have an over-weight child myself, but that's because of the situation I was forced into, sharing my child with my ex-s family. If it were up to me, my child would be on a DIET… Sooo your saying, JUDY, that it's okay that the child's mom allows her to be GROSSLY over-weight, teaches her to KEEP eating or she won't be famous anymore, and allows her to be disrespectful to every adult except for herself and her dad?? So, how's the child supposed to learn any morals or life lessons for future needs of gainful employment? You THINK she's going to be famous forever?? Oh yeah, we wanna watch her grow up into a complete SLOB, over-weight, and stuffing her face at the heavily weight and tune of 300+lbs, blobbing around the bedroom, because that's the ONLY thing she will have to look forward to if she keeps EATING like she does.. I don't call her names, I don't call anyone names, but if your unhealthy, I call it UNHEALTHY… OVER-WEIGHT… You can say all those things, but what does it do? Over-weight people take offense to all those words.. Seriously, I'm over-weight, I'm on a diet, I don't take offense of it, but I'm NOT going to STAY over-weight FOREVER! This child is going to turn into an over-weight, slob, laid up in a king size bed with food everywhere, coming out of ALL surfaces her her over-weight body, laughing and bellowing about something she doesn't like on her TV because this will be the ONLY excitement she will see at the ripe age of 20! I don't think this show is meant for the intellectual people of today's society, I think it's for the people with a VERY LOW IQ… Thumbs down for a TV SHOW that TEACHES to be obese and disrespectful…
Judy Carter
Posted at 7:06 PM on May 18, 2013
Yes, Sunshine, reaaaaaallllyyyyy! Exercise your constitutional right and turn the channel. It's that simple. I seriously doubt Alana will lead the horrific and lonely life you have envisioned for her in a few years. Relax, have a doughnut (or 5) and realize that it's only a televison show….primarily meant for entertainment. Have a lovely day!!! :)
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Hi Judy, I too agree with everything you say!! I thoroughly enjoy the show – it's an escape from all the EVIL going on in the world!! They are a down to earth family and not in the least bit pretentious!! They must be doing something right, why else would everyone be talking about them – and not always in a negative way!!! Way to go, Honey Boo Boo :-)
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A 15 pound gain for a 70 pound girl would be 20% – these pictures don't reflect that. Plus happening in less than 3 monyhs? Unlikely. As for being "forced" to gain weight by her mother after allegedly losing, that's more nonsense. Alana has demonstrated that she eats quite readily without any coaxing from Mama and the pictures confirm she's not wasting away..What you have is a chubby tyke with personality that a lot of people like and some busybodies who can't stand it so they start malicious rumors.. They instead need to get a life!
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Nancy. …. Sorry you feel this way. The way I see Honey Boo Boo is it makes me laugh and that is more than I can say for most of. the world news now a days. I get so tired of hearing about murder, rape etc.I did hear June is useing all the shows profits for education funds for all of her girls and I think that is GOOD news………
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Honey Boo Boo and her family are a simple, down to earth family who just enjoy being themselves. They don't worry about impressing snobby, people who I hate to tell you fart too. They live easy, simple ,lives and they all seem to love each other and their community. That's more than I can say for most people and families now a days………
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judy……i agree with everything you wrote. i watched the pilot episode and immediately liked this family. They were real, happy with one another and made no apologies for the way they lives their lives. it was just lovely to see. and i am thrilled that hey decided to share their lives with us for just a little while :) thank you from australia x
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Thanks for your post. That's all I try to get across to people. Live and let live. In my opinion and " yes" I know what they say about opinions, we all need more t.v. shows to laugh with and and soooooo many less that contain blood and violence. So to all you Boo Boo lovers, keep watching with me. Judy………..


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Cooking Odyssey
Embark on a Grecian odyssey to explore the rich and authentic tastes and history of Greek cuisine.
Learn about Greek cuisine and history through the locals from each place that is visited with special simple-to-follow cooking demonstrations.
Distributed by: The National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA)
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Santorini - Part 1
Episode #101 · Santorini, a cluster of islands created by a volcanic eruption in 3600 BC is home to a unique eco system and amazing food. Chef Yanni learns about local wines and teaches us how to bake a whole fish, fava and a cheese mousse dessert.
Santorini - Part 2
Episode #102 · Santorini, rumored to have the most beautiful sunsets in the world, is also known for its culinary delights. Chef Yianni demonstrates how to make an octopus & eggplant salad, a traditional Greek salad and kolokithokeftedes or simply, zucchini fritters.
Mykonos - Part 1
Episode #103 · Join Chef Yianni as he explores the sandy coast, windmills, and food of Mykonos and demonstrates how to make "Mostra", a traditional Mykonian appetizer, and a Greek Risotto with scallops.
Mykonos - Part 2
Episode #104 · Mykonos' trademark windmills portray the innovation of the locals, and food is no exception. Chef Yianni demonstrates how to make a light summer meal of grilled cuttlefish accompanied by various salads.
Episode #105 · While in Paros, Chef Yianni gets a lesson in cheese making, local traditions and has an evening of singing and dancing. Chef Yianni demonstrates how to make "Krithoto", orzo with squid and saffron, and "Revithia", traditional baked chickpeas.
Episode #106 · Chef Yianni explores Naxos and discovers a restaurant committed to using local organic products, visits a distillery established in 1896 and demonstrates how to make a stuffed pork loin with potatoes and a tart made with figs and cheese.
Episode #107 · Kea, or Tzia as it also known, is a small island located an hour from Athens by ferry, discovers an all organic farm and Pasteli, a healthy on the go snack. Chef Yianni makes the local specialty "Paspala" and "Spanakorizo".
Episode #108 · In the birthplace of democracy, Chef Yianni explores Athens and cooks his Aunt's beef stew with eggplant and zucchini, and special guest Francois Payard demonstrates how to make his Greek Napoleon.
Episode #109 · Skiathos was made famous by Mamma Mia, but Chef Yianni discovers there is more to Skiathos than Hollywood. Join Chef Yianni as he teaches us how to make a baked whole fish with tomato and onion sauce, bulgur wheat and amigdalota.
Episode #110 · Chef Yianni visits Volo/Pylio, takes a train ride on the oldest rail in all of Europe and teaches us how to make Spetsofai (Greek sausage and peppers) and an easy dessert of Greek yogurt and Glyka tou Koutaliou (spoon sweets).
Episode #111 · Chef Yianni explores the monasteries of Meteora that seem to be suspended in air dances at a Greek festival in Trikala and demonstrates how to make Hortopita, Souvlakia, and Tzatziki.
Episode #112 · Chef Yianni experiences a traditional way of life that has stood the test of time when he visits Metsovo. Chef Yianni demonstrates how to make Bouyourdi, Greek lamb with roasted potatoes and Halva.
Episode #113 · Chef Yianni explores Lefkada and discovers its world famous beach Porto Katsiki and demonstrates how to make Batzaria Salata (beet salad), Bakaliaro and Skordalia (Cod with Garlic Sauce) and Giaourtopita.
Thessaloniki - Part 1
Episode #201 · Eva takes us to the capital of the prefecture of central Macedonia, and her hometown, and Chef Yianni makes a feta & eggplant appetizer and bakaliaro fricasse with a little help from Eva.
Thessaloniki - Part 2
Episode #202 · Eva vists the museum of Byzantine culture explores a vineyard with one of the largest corkscrew collections in Europe and discovers a Jewish museum in northern Greece, and Chef Yianni makes a unique Byzantine inspired dessert.
Episode #203 · Eva visits a beautiful seaside resort and a traditional village with a history that spans 28 centuries and Chef Yanni makes sea bass with artichokes and potatoes, mushroom risotto and galaktoboureko with a twist.
Episode #204 · Eva visits the city of democracy and a unique eco-friendly store, and Chef Yianni along with a guest chef make loukanopita, roasted leg of lamb and loukoumades.
Episode #205 · Eva explores the mountain of the 12 ancient Greek gods and a vineyard with a unique selection of wines and Chef Yianni makes stifatho, moustalevria and spanakopita
Episode #206 · Eva visits a popular winter destination and the ski mecca of Greece, learns about the local cheese called formaella, and Chef Yiannis makes kokoras krasatos and karidato.
Episode #207 · Eva visits a city in northern Greece with a long history and a unique product called krokos and Chef Yianni makes yiaprakia, baked chicken and rice with krokos and a refreshing krokos beverage.
Hersonisos and Ag. Nikolaos
Episode #208 · Eva makes a day trip to a little island with a unique history and explores a teaching museum while Chef Yianni makes kalitsounia, bakaliaros with revithia and rakomelo.
Episode #209 · Eva explores medieval villages, tours a winery that has brought an almost extinct variety of grapes back and discovers a product only cultivated on this island while Chef Yianni and a guest make a simple pomegranate salad and fresh hand rolled pasta
Episode #210 · Eva visits ancient Minoan ruins, learns how to make raki and celebrates with mantinades while Chef Yianni makes a pomegranate salad, ksinohondros me melitzana and raki infused clams.
Episode #211 · Eva explores the land of vendettas and discovers an agro-tourism getaway and Chef Yianni makes a simple pork, orange and honey appetizer and a dessert that lends a modern twist to the classic baklava.
Episode #212 · Eva explores an ancient Venetian castle located in a town known for honoring their ancestors, their traditions and most of all their hospitality.
Episode #213 · Eva visits a monastery with a special link to the Greek revolution, and a historical village that was restored after the discovery of an old olive press.


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Whats the percentage of people that start beekeeping and quit in the first 3 years?
Seem like to me the longer ya have bees the more thing that happen that can make some think twise about beekeeping.
Whats the percentage of people that start beekeeping and quit in the first 3 years?
Seem like to me the longer ya have bees the more thing that happen that can make some think twise about beekeeping.
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I think it's probably pretty high, especially with failures in concurrent years of either hives dying or not getting any honey. Just around here, it seemed there were 3-5 sideliners/small commercial guys throwing the towel in every month and I bet hobbyist were dropping quicker. Also from posts on the forums, seems like a lot of people just wanted to get bees because they're 'cool' but when it actually came to managing the hive and doing inspections it was way out of their comfort zone.
I find that small backyard beekeepers get overwhelmed with the knowledge needed and the time to get things done. Most of my customers who fail in the first couple seasons fail because timing of inspections and not taking proper actions. I just had a guy looking for Apiguard. Kinda too late for that kind of treatment. I asked him when he did his last inspection/mite load test? He replied in July.
Not his fault..............3 kids, wife, and dog. Just doesn't have the time.
Another trend here in New England is larger sideliners going out of business. Two in New Hamshire in the last month. Just missed out on a great auction.
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Sometimes i feel overwhelmed when it comes down to all the things that can or do go wrong.I have never had a mentor so i usually learn the hard way.Finding time to all that you should be doing can be difficult and when it comes to beekeeping i can't imagine my life without it.Keeping bees has changed my life in so many ways and all for the better.
In my personal experience, quite a few. Many because they refuse to either feed or to do the proper inspections and insist that the bees are supposed to take care of themselves. No one told them that 90% or more of swarms don't make it through the first winter on their own.
I can understand, though, since I lost my first hive (should have started two that first year) and buying packages or nucs gets expensive.
As for sideliners and small operations, I can see how it becomes impossible to continue, expenses can easily outstrip the productivity of your hives, and nothing gets cheaper. We still have varroa problems significant enough to cost too many hives to keep going on a marginal situation, it's not like it was in my Grandpa's day when you only occasionally lost a hive over winter and the worst thing you had to worry about was AFB.
I have only been in it for three years and I cant get enough. The harder it gets the more I want, I refuse to be beat by a bug.
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It can seem overwhelming sometimes and you can't just hope for the best! My secret weapons in my first years have been my mentor and my local bee club. Having support and lots of experienced beeks to ask questions of is invaluable! Now I'm hooked
I think a lot of hobbies are this way. I am into RC airplanes and I see it every weekend. Someone will show up at the field with a $500 to $1000 airplane that they have spent a month building. When asked if they have ever flown, the answer is always "No, but I have a simulator at home and I am good" - or somthing similar. They will refuse help, so we just sit back and watch. It is 100% failure, with most throwing their trashed plane into the garbage can (we pull it out after they leave ) and curse their way home.
Same with motorcycles. Do you know how many 1-2 year old $25,000 Harleys you can buy with less than 1000 miles on them? Usually because the driver never had a safety course and scared themselves $#!&less with a near death experience.
Bottom line is without support and/or a mentor the chances are not good. You need someone to encourage you when failure happens. And you need to know the expectations. I have crashed many an airplane. That is part of the hobby. Accept that you will fail. Most people can't drop $500-1000 on hives, or an model airplane, and watch them crash and still have the courage to do it again.
I doubt there are any statistics. Perhaps the bee suppliers could keep track of it - by noting the customers who order for a year or two and never order again. OD Frank says that he lived through a boom/bust cycle in the 70's, and expects to see a bust as beekeeping becomes less fashionable again. I haven't seen that here yet. There is not a glut of used equipment on Craigslist or in the flier I get from my bee club. However, knowing how things come in and out of fashion I would not be surprised - all it would take would be a bad swarm season in a city or a couple of anaphylatic reactions and a local bee-phobic TV anchor to turn the public off or slow the enthusiasm.
I think it woudl be hard to come up with any way to measure it. orders from suppliers is not one of them. How many people get into beekeeping put a hive or three out back and then just let them do their thing? Fix them when they need fixing but others pay about as much attention to them as they do any other element of their yard. I have a couple of those in my area. They may come to a group like this once a year to find replacement bees or solve a sudden problem and then they are gone. THey did not give up bees. They simply don't make them a significant part of their activities.
Everything gets darker, as it goes to where there is less light. Darrel Tank (5PM drawing instructor)
I have kept bees for years and I finally quit keeping them and now I let them keep me. I agree that alot of people get into beekeeping because it looks easy, you get to have honey, you can make stuff with wax,,etc, etc. But they dont realize the work and money involved. They get discouraged and give up. Even the best, most experienced beekeepers loose hives to different reasons.
If beekeeping is a real passion you will endure and learn either from self study, mistakes or mentors. I find that alot of newbies try to control the behavior of the bees to suit their needs, wants or what they think the bees should do. They have to remember that bees have been doing their thing alot longer than we have been keeping them.
Hey, this is just my 2 cents worth.
we have a real big bee club and the bee school has over 100 students every year. I would say maybe 40 percent of them will still have bees in 3 years.
Chris Cree
Cree's Bees
boy two phrases just made me chuckle and nod...
"watch them crash and still have the courage to do it again."
"can't just hope for the best!"
I rescued my hive from one of the ones that only had the time to give for about 2 years. I plan to give it a longer commitment and make it multiply into more.
My hobbies tend to grow on me and last for a long time. I did once or twice think about RC airplanes, I realized I did not have the time to commit to them.
Lol... I refer to beekeeping as my obsession, rather than a hobby!
I'm a newbee just finishing my second year. It is discouraging with the drought that I didn't get any honey this year either. I'm hooked though, I keep thinking about how many colonies I can add next year. There is a lot more to it than having a box with bees in it, but I find it fascinating all that goes on in the colony. I don't plan on giving up any time soon.
Ill tell you from experience why people would give up after less than a couple years. Although I didnt give it up, I was actually close due to these reasons:
Time Constraints - 4 kids, wife, job and hunting/fishing activities.
Money- New house, one income, I commute to work, wife and kids commute to school. Solution, cut down on other things to supply feed to the bees, sell more honey to pay for bee related items!!
Property- I moved out of the country and into the city, no possibility of having a hive in town, if I didnt know people, I would have been out of luck. However, I am always on the look out for more property and areas to keep bees incase the local flora doesnt pan out, like what happened this year.
Most beekeepers probably buy a hive and dont realize how big it can get, it goes from this docile little package into a raging hive in a matter of a couple months, and its intimidating to people when bees are bumping off their veils. They also realize that bees can be protective and the neighbor gets stung and instead of being on bad terms with the neighbor, the hive takes a drive out into the country or the river and is set free, kinda like them cute chicks that city slickers buy at Easter............yes people, they do grow up into giant pooping machines.
The reason I am staying in beekeeping is because I am willing to adapt, I expected a bumper crop of honey this year, that didnt happen and the air was let out of my sails, but instead of giving up I am going to expand on things and make some queens and nucs to sell next spring, I have a connection now to sell honey to people making mead so if the flora co-operates I can get rid of large quantities.
If you love something with all your heart, there is nothing that will stop you from achieving your goals.
Coyote Creek Bees
I could have given up after last year, starting with two hives and losing both. In retrospect there wasn't much that I did wrong, but there were some things I could have done (namely requeening at the first sing of trouble) that would have improved my chances.
As it happens though I am fairly stubborn and unlikely to quit while I'm behind. Nine swarm traps this year caught four swarms. One was queenless; another had a terminal case of EFB. The other two are doing well. Add one package and two nucs from different suppliers. Add in 200 lbs of sugar, ten trays of Apiguard, and a few teaspoons of Fumagilin and Honey-B-Healthy. Five hives going into winter with ample stores, good queens, and plenty of bees. Apiguard failed to kill mites in one hive; that one will be getting oxalic acid drench in a couple of weeks.
If I can bring hives through the winter, head off swarming, and get a good crop of honey, I will consider myself a successful beekeeper. Only then would I feel good giving it up in favor of other hobbies, though that seems unlikely given how much I have come to love bees.
I know a few people about my age (27) keeping bees. Many of them through the university where they are working with pest management.
I know another handful that tried, things didn't go so well, and they quite.
I know only one that is trying to produce honey as part of her business.
Not all swarms that are cast are expected to survive.
I do not expect all who dabble in beekeeping to take it up permanently.
Maybe when we find someone interested in beekeeping we put a bucket of sugar syrup on their head and a pollen patty in their mouth to make sure they make it!
Hey, another 27-year-old Minnesotan :-)
Or ex-Minnesotan in my case.
There is definitely an explosion of people getting into beekeeping in this area, and I expect that many will not continue, but I think the 40% figure (of beekeepers continuing after two years) is a good estimate. So far I don't personally know anyone who has tried bees and given up.


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I read the tuttorial , but I was wondering if anyone has come up with a way without drilling ? I did something simular with my TK and the bolts dig in like a SOB!! has anyone used snaps?
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I read the tuttorial , but I was wondering if anyone has come up with a way without drilling ? I did something simular with my TK and the bolts dig in like a SOB!! has anyone used snaps?
I used industrial strength Velcro for mine.
Fabric glue for the pieces attached to the vest, and "Goop" glue for the pieces on the back of the armor plates.
It's been on there for over a year, and hasn't budged a millimeter. :thumbsup
Velcro sewn on vest and with polyurethane glue on armor, snaps mounted to small ABS tabs attached with Devcon plastic weld on the four points of each armor piece.
ok i think i got the idea, thanks.. considering using my old military flak vest for the vest not sure yet , would really give it the "armor" look
Personally I like the use of snaps. What I hate most about velcro is the sound it makes when it moves. Snaps just sound more secure, and they don't wear down after time.
I used Bobamakers method of using small 5mm bolts. The bolts are glued onto the armour, passed through the vest and washers and nuts are added. I thought they would dig in but they don't. I think because the armour is recessed slightly the depth of the bolts is taken up by the armour. I have used snaps and velcro, and i think the bolt method is the best by a long long way.
I will try to find the thread :)
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/showthread.php?t=20322 here it is
Snaps are good, i've seen some armor secured with snaps and its very sturdy, doesnt budge a bit. The downside, imo, is the potential difficulty of installing the snaps themselves. Miscaculate things by even a little and the snaps dont line up right and you've got off-kilter armor.
How well does "fabric glue" work? I bought my old vest with the velcro already sewn on.
I'm not a big fan of fabric glue myself. I use velco for almost all of my armor, and I sewed the velcro directly on. I have bad experience in the past with fabric glue and if I broke my armor cause it fell off I would be *very* sad.
Maybe try shorter bolts? They shouldn't need to be that long
Cheers for the info... really gonna give this a try when my FP Armour turns up? :love
i used snaps on my FP armor. and like pennywise stated you need to attach them on the armor first. i then used shoe polish on the ones that i had mounted to the armor and pressed the plates against the vest, leving nice reference marks where to attach the counterparts to the vest.
I think snaps will work best.
I love fabric glue. Shoe Goo! (made by Goop!), actually. E6000, or whatever, doesn't seem nearly as good. I used shoe Goo from Walmart in 2003 on my biker scout flight suit to attach the velcro and it is still holding strong, despite numerous washings, trooping in the Florida sun, heat, and humidity, and bull-riding.
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find it for about a year or so :(
Anyone ever thought of turning the vest inside out and then placing the armour on it in the desired position, you still get the mark in the same place but any residual marks will eventually be on the INSIDE of your vest as opposed to the outside, I'm thinking of this for the BobaMaker method with regards to the holes for the eyelets
snaps are god. after the use of snaps i hate velcro in all its lint-sticky-ness. ill only use it if i have no other choice or no time.


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Original post made by Paul Losch, a resident of Palo Alto, on Apr 6, 2010
Well intentioned people/leaders of enhancing our environment come down on opposite sides of the question, which is whether after the dump is shut down, a portion of it should be put aside as a composting facility.
This concept was voted down by myself and others on the Parks and Recreation Commission, but we only advise City Council. They decided Monday night to pursue the matter further, and there will be a study/analysis around one approach for composting on part of what is Byxbee Parkland.
It is easy to jump into the deep end of the pool on this one and get hopelessly struggling to not drown.
My opinion is that this particular matter is moving down the train tracks as the rails are being laid. There clearly are some conflicting objectives, conflicting City policies, and alternative approaches to the notion of composting. To extend the analogy probably further than it deserves to go, our City leadership is getting railroaded by funding a quarter million dollar study on one approach at one site.
I take a great deal of pride in living in a City that has done many innovative things that have been adapted by other communities over the years. I hope we can do that with composting in some form or fashion.
What's missing is a lack of clear objectives, no discussion around policy and master plans, and lack of alternatives to evaluate. Even though I opposed it when it was presented to us on the Parks and Recreation Commission a couple years back, I would be willing to learn why this is the best choice for Palo Altans. And if it is the best alternative, I would be prepared to support it.
That's not how this matter is going down.
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a resident of Midtown
on Apr 7, 2010 at 6:40 am
Walter_E_Wallis is a registered user.
Here's a deal for the Green Freaks - You can have your industrial site in Byxbee Park, just as soon as you bring back the yacht Harbor and give their building back to the Sea Scouts. It will be worth it to see all those El Toros skeetering around the South Bay.
a resident of Downtown North
on Apr 7, 2010 at 1:08 pm
I totally concur with you, Paul L. Except I think it's more like laying the pipes after turning on the water.
Monday night we heard several tons of civic boosterism, replete with various "facts" about the awaiting bounteous energy nirvana, etc.. What was notably lacking was any citation of a qualified source for these prognostications. I think a group of enthusiastic amateurs bootstrapped themselves with wishful thinking, wrapped it in some impressive numbers, and five members of our city council got moonstruck with the prospect of a nice new big municipal toy. A toy it certainly is - our director of public works told the council directly that the regional alternative would be just as effective and much less costly for Palo Alto.
The council has committed itself where it counts: money. There is no turning back unless somebody high up admits a mistake. Our public safety building and burgeoning budget deficit will have to wait. We're deep into garbage now in Palo Alto.
Sit down for this, Walter - I'm on your side. The south bay is one of the best small boat sailing spots in the world. Our yacht harbor was evicted because it was considered incompatible with the planned Byxbee Park. Once the park is compromised for a garbage processor there is no more possible reason to keep out the boats.
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Architects have long appreciated the benefits of good design, but the general public has not always understood the strong correlation between good design and human performance. A recent study of classroom environments conducted by the University of Salford in Manchester, England, and UK's Nightingale Associates Architects provides some much-needed validity to this connection.
Researchers tracked 751 students and 34 different classrooms in Blackpool, UK. Design factors included spatial organization and flexibility, classroom orientation, natural light, noise, temperature, air quality, and color. In their report, the research team determined that classroom design can influence a student's academic performance by up to 25 percent. Moreover, the influence upon a student in one of the best-designed classrooms versus an otherwise equal student in one of the worst-designed equates to a year of academic progress.
"It has long been known that various aspects of the built environment impact on people in buildings, but this is the first time a holistic assessment has been made that successfully links the overall impact directly to learning rates in schools," said Peter Barrett, professor of the University of Salford School of the Built Environment. "The impact identified is in fact greater than we imagined and the Salford team is looking forward to building on these clear results."
Thankfully, the study has been highly influential thus far, and is being used to argue for better schools in the UK. Although any analysis of this kind runs the risk of reducing the design process to a series of simple steps (e.g., pick a flattering versus an ugly color), strong evidence-based design will continue to be a critical tool for architecture as well as its inhabitants.
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We had a very good contact to Francois and his help by mobile was very appreciated by us.
The flat is a dream, the kitchen fully equipped and the sight over Paris stunning.
We parked at the Hopital St. Louis, a 15 min walk through the Belleville quarter (or 1 station by metro)
Check-In/out with William took no time and we really would like to come back some day to Paris and this nice flat.
Thanks to Francois and William.
We stayed 4 nights in Francois' apartment. The apartment is very roomy ,well equipped, and homey. The apartment is a fifth floor walk-up, but to it's credit it was quiet and we all slept well in comfortable beds.
The bathroom is old fashioned with a hand held shower, but it was all in good repair, clean, and plenty of hot water.
The location is close to a metro station (about 300m), and we easily got everywhere we needed in Paris via the metro, including to and from the airport (Charles De Gaulle).
The neighborhood is lively but not upscale. Grocery shops and restaurants are plentiful in the neighborhood although we didn't find any great ones to speak of.
Although we didn't actually meet Francois, our communications with him were helpful and accommodating. His proxies, Khady and William were very friendly and helpful.
Probably worth mentioning is that the 2 bedrroms are up a spiral staircase to a gabled renovated attic with skylights. If you're 6 ft. or over (as I am) you're going to have to do a lot of ducking to avoid banging into the ceilings and doorways.
François is a very friendly host who made our stay in Paris very easy and comfortable. The apartement is very clean, cosy and quiet with an amazing view of Paris.
The flat was very good equipped and is located central in Belville, a very interesting, multicultural and lively quarter of Paris. We enjoyed it to stay there, because after shopping and sightseeing the flat itself was very quiet. Thank you Francois, for very good and detailed information all around our stay and the well organized handling. My best commendations! Thanks a lot!
The Appartement was clean, good equipped and the neighborhood is very nice with the differential stores and the market. If we come back to Paris we would stay definitive in the flat again.
The Check-in and Check-out were easy including the deposit process.
We stayed with 2 Adults and 3 Kids in the Appartement.
Very friendly welcome and excellently located apartment (100m nearby metro station). The neighborhood is characterized by being friendly, open minded and multicultural. This apartment contributed significantly to recharge over batteries after exhaustive long days. To sum up: We had a great time over a long weekend and can highly recommend Francois' nice and calm apartment on top of Paris roofs!
We had e very relaxed stay in this quiet appartment. From the fifth floor we had a loverly view over the parisian rooftops (with even a blink from the eifeltower at the horizon). The place was nicely equipped with all the standard stuff you need for your stay. The plants made the final touch to feel at home in Paris.
Fantastic apartment with a lot of space, very quiet and well situated. Very good contact with Francois before the stay, and everything just worked perfectly! We´ll definately be back!
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Will AI create mindlike machines, or will it show how much a mindless machine can do?
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Edward A. Feigenbaum, a veteran of AI's first-generation, has declared that "computational intelligence is the manifest destiny of computer science." The slogan "manifest destiny" once expressed the sea-to-shining-sea territorial ambitions of the young United States. Feigenbaum, by analogy, is telling us there's no stopping AI until it reaches the level of human intelligence. (And then why stop there?)
Feigenbaum's declaration reiterates Minsky's prophecy from 50 years ago. They may both be proved right, one of these days. In the meantime, I see a different kind of territorial aggrandizement going on. AI is expanding into turf that once belonged to other specialities. It looks like the destiny of artificial intelligence may be to assimilate all the rest of applied computer science.
I came to appreciate how much the field has broadened as I was reading Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach, a recent textbook by Stuart Russell and Norvig. (The third edition came out in 2010.) It's a splendid book, and I recommend it not just for students of AI but for anyone seriously interested in computer science. And that's the point: Many of the ideas and methods introduced here would be quite at home in a text on algorithm design or optimization theory. Some of the more traditional AI themes are scarcely mentioned.
Russell and Norvig give a brief history of AI, where recent developments are introduced under the rubric "AI adopts the scientific method." This characterization seems a bit heavy-handed. Are we to conclude that previous generations were unscientific, toiling in benighted pursuit of cognitive phlogiston? The book's subtitle, "A Modern Approach," reinforces this impression. I'm sure the intent is not to be dismissive or scornful; it's just that the questions that animated AI research in its first decades no longer seem so urgent or central. But that's not because those questions have all been answered.
Meanwhile, the brash new style of AI plunges ahead. The roaring success of all those "shallow" methods—such as treating natural language as a sequence of n-grams—is something I find both exciting and perplexing. Exciting because these are algorithms we can implement and programs we can run; AI becomes a technology rather than a daydream. Perplexing because the shallow methods weren't supposed to work, and now we have to explain their unreasonable effectiveness. Perhaps this is how we'll get back to those deeper questions that Minsky warns we are neglecting.
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